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Power Players: John Ruiz

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John Ruiz

The University of Miami booster, through his company LifeWallet, has been instrumental in driving funds to Hurricanes athletes, most notably in men’s basketball, where Ruiz helped provide resources for the Final Four men’s basketball team. Ruiz became a lightning rod for criticism when he paid significant money to lure transfer Nijel Pack from Kansas State, but Pack proved to be instrumental in the Canes’ deep postseason run.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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