The Puerto Rico Men’s National Basketball Team is a powerhouse in international basketball, competing in nine Olympic Games and 12 World Championships since joining FIBA in 1957.
Led by greats such as Juan Vicéns, who averaged 22 points per game in the 1959 World Championship in Chile, the team has consistently performed on the global stage.
With a rich history of competitive play and a passionate following, the Puerto Rican Men’s National Basketball Team is a force to be reckoned with.
1. Carlos Arroyo
Utah Jazz
Career
- Playing career: 1996–2019
- 1996–1997: Cariduros de Fajardo
- 1998–2003: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- 2001–2002: Toronto Raptors
- 2002: Denver Nuggets
- 2002: TAU Cerámica
- 2002–2005: Utah Jazz
- 2005–2006: Detroit Pistons
- 2006–2008: Orlando Magic
- 2008–2009: Maccabi Tel Aviv
- 2009–2011: Miami Heat
- 2011: Boston Celtics
- 2011–2012: Beşiktaş Milangaz
- 2013–2015: Galatasaray Liv Hospital
- 2015: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- 2015–2016: FC Barcelona
- 2016–2017: Leones de Ponce
- 2017–2019: Cariduros de Fajardo
Carlos Arroyo was born on July 30, 1979 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. He attended high school at Colegio Santiago Apostol (Fajardo, Puerto Rico) and played college basketball for FIU from 1997-2001.
Arroyo was undrafted out of college but signed with the Cariduros de Fajardo in 1996 and then joined the Cangrejeros de Santurce in 1998.
His professional career lasted from 1996-2019 with stints with Cariduros de Fajardo (1996–1997), Cangrejeros de Santurce (1998–2003), Fort Wayne Mad Ants (2004), Atlanta Hawks (2005–2006), Charlotte Bobcats/Pistons (2007–2008; 2009–2010; 2011) and Philadelphia 76ers/New Orleans Pelicans (2011).
Carlos has averaged 12 points per game over his NBA career while shooting 47 percent from the field and averaging 4 assists per game.
In 2019, he retired after playing for the Philadelphia 76ers during their first season post relocation to Las Vegas as part of a three-team trade that also involved New Orleans Pelicans.
2. Teófilo Cruz
Career
- 1957–1964: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- 1965–1966: Picadero Damm
- 1966–1969: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- 1969–1970: Racing Club Mechelen
- 1970–1976: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- 1977–1978: Indios de Canóvanas
- 1979: Mets de Guaynabo
- 1980: Cardenales de Río Piedras
- 1981–1982: Taínos de Mayagüez
Teófilo Cruz was a center for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1965 to 1982. Teófilo Cruz was an All-Star in six of his thirteen seasons in the NBA, and he led the league in rebounding twice.
After playing college basketball at New York University, Teófilo Cruz joined Seattle University as a junior before being drafted by the Lakers. Cruz is considered one of the best centers ever to play in the NBA, and his number 13 jersey remains retired by both Laker teams he played for throughout his career.
In 2005, aged 63 years old, Teófilo Cruz died after a long battle with leukemia which took over two decades to diagnose and cure Teófilo Cruz is a Puerto Rican-born professional basketball player who competed in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Cruz played for various teams over his 19-year career, most notably with the Cangrejeros de Santurce and Mets de Guaynabo.
He was often recognised as one of the best players in the world, winning multiple awards and accolades along the way. After retiring from play, Cruz became a television commentator and coach.
3. Angel Rodriguez
Miami Hurricanes men's basketball
Career
- 2016–2017: Cholet Basket
- 2017–2018: Maccabi Haifa
- 2018: Vaqueros de Bayamón
- 2018–2019: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
- 2019–2020: Austin Spurs
- 2020–present: Vaqueros de Bayamón
Rodriguez was a standout player at Dr. Krop High School in Miami, Florida, before playing for Kansas State and then Miami (Florida). Rodriguez was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 53rd pick of the 2016 NBA draft but did not sign with them.
He has since played for various teams around Europe and South America. In May 2017, Rodriguez signed with Spanish club Valencia Basket as a free agent.
During his time in Spain, he helped lead Valencia to two successive league championships while averaging 13 points per game over.
The course of 38 appearances throughout both seasons combined Rodriguez was a standout at Cholet Basket, winning the French League championship in 2016 and 2017.
Rodriguez joined Maccabi Haifa for the 2017-2018 season and led them to an Israeli League title. In 2018, he signed with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA G-League before returning to Vaqueros de Bayamón for the 2019-2020 season.
Rodriguez has been named MVP of both seasons with Rio Grande Valley Vipers but is now back in Bayamón where he will continue his basketball career as one of Puerto Rico's most promising players.
4. Ricky Sánchez
Career
- 2001: Brujos de Guayama
- 2002–2004: Criollos de Caguas
- 2004–2005: IMG Academy HS
- 2005–2007: Idaho Stampede
- 2007–2009: Grises de Humacao
- 2009–2010: Halcones Rojos Veracruz
- 2010–2012: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- 2012–2013: Indios de Mayaguez
- 2013–2014: Regatas Corrientes
- 2014: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- 2015: Atenienses de Manatí
- 2015–2016: ICL Manresa
- 2016–2017: Fuerza Regia Monterrey
- 2017–2018: Quilmes Mar del Plata
- 2018–2019: Capitanes de Arecibo
- 2019–2020: Cariduros de Fajardo
- 2020–2021: Real Estelí
- 2022–present: Grises de Humacao
Ricky Sánchez is a Puerto Rican power forward and center who has played in the NBA since 2005. He was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2005, but he never actually played for them as they traded him to the New Orleans Hornets just a few months later.
After spending two years with the Hornets, Sánchez joined Spanish club Valencia Basket in 2009 where he spent three seasons before moving back to Spain and joining Montañas de Madrid of Liga ACB in 2013.
In 2017, Ricky signed with Turkish club Fenerbahçe Ülker after playing one season for Unicaja Málaga of Liga ACB; however, he only lasted until January 2018 when his contract was terminated due to disciplinary issues (later revealed to be drug misuse).
In February 2019, it was announced that Sánchez had rejoined former team Valencia Basket on a one-year deal pending league clearance following successful rehabilitation from substance abuse problems which caused his previous stint at Fenerbahçe Ülker not to materialize as planned.
5. Renaldo Balkman
San Miguel Alab Pilipinas
Career
- 2006–2008: New York Knicks
- 2008–2011: Denver Nuggets
- 2011–2012: New York Knicks
- 2013: Petron Blaze Boosters
- 2013: Guaiqueríes de Margarita
- 2013: Brujos de Guayama
- 2013–2014: Halcones Rojos Veracruz
- 2014: Capitanes de Arecibo
- 2014–2015: Texas Legends
- 2015: Capitanes de Arecibo
- 2015: Fuerza Regia
- 2016–2017: Reales de la Vega
- 2018: San Miguel Alab Pilipinas
- 2018: San Miguel Beermen
- 2018–2019: San Miguel Alab Pilipinas
- 2019–2020: Capitanes de Arecibo
- 2020–2021: Mets de Guaynabo
- 2021–2022: Real Estelí
- 2022: Mets de Guaynabo
Renaldo Balkman was born in 1984 and is a Puerto Rican small forward/power forward. He played college ball at South Carolina, where he averaged 15.8 points per game over his two seasons there.
After going undrafted in the 2006 NBA Draft, Balkman signed with the New York Knicks and went on to play for them from 2006-2008 before signing with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2009.
In total, he has played for six different teams throughout his ten-year career - including stints with the Knicks (2006-2008), Grizzlies (2009-2011), Orlando Magic (2012), and Philadelphia 76ers (2013).
Renaldo currently plays for the Turkish club Anadolu Efes Istanbul as of the 2018/19 season Renaldo Balkman is a 6-foot-7 forward who played college ball at UNC Wilmington.
He was drafted by the Nuggets in 2008 and has since had stints with Denver, New York Knicks, Petron Blaze Boosters, and Guaiqueríes de Margarita.
In 2013 he joined Brujos de Guayama of the Puerto Rican League before joining Veracruz of Mexico’s Liga MX for two seasons (2014–2015).
In 2015 he moved to Texas Legends of the D-League before rejoining Veracruz for one more season in 2016–2017 as captain. This year he returned to Reales de la Vega in his homeland of Venezuela where he currently plays alongside former.
Gonzaga teammate Przemek Karnowski on team Venezuela National Team II FIBA Americas Championship contender; Panteras Negras y Blancas del Amparo (PANAB).
Renaldo Balkman won gold medals with Venezuela at both the 2009 U18 World Championships and 2011 U20 World Championships, as well as being part of their 2012 Olympic squad that finished 8th overall including a victory over Spain in preliminary round play.
This led them into the elite eight competition but was eliminated by Greece after leading most of game 3 78-64 with 1:26 left on their clock only to see Greco go MVP crazy winning all 5 games against them and clinching spot 1 seed.
Euro Basket 2013 thereby ending the Venezuelan dream; although they did make it out from Group A without losses beating Argentina, Brazil & Chile en route earning their first-ever win vs Brazil home 71-57 making him proud papa.
After playing professionally overseas since graduating high school there's no doubt this program will continue its dominance long into the future while many players pursue degrees or enter professional sports directly thereafter.
6. J. J. Barea
Cangrejeros de Santurce
Career
- 2001–2002: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2006: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- 2006–2011: Dallas Mavericks
- 2007: Fort Worth Flyers
- 2011–2014: Minnesota Timberwolves
- 2014–2020: Dallas Mavericks
- 2021: Movistar Estudiantes
- 2021–2022: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- As coach:
- 2017: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2021: Dallas Mavericks (player development coach)
Barea was born in Puerto Rico and starred at Miami Christian School before playing college ball at Northeastern. After being undrafted, he played for several years in the Spanish leagues before landing with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011.
Barea has been a mainstay of the Mavericks since then, helping them to two NBA Finals appearances (2013 and 2015) as well as back-to-back Southwest Division titles (2015–16).
In 2017, he took over as head coach of his former team, retiring from active play later that year after guiding Dallas to their first ever playoff series win.
J. J. Barea is a former NBA player who won an championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011. Barea spent time playing in Spain and then joined the Minnesota Timberwolves before ending up back in his home country of Puerto Rico with the Cangrejeros de Santurce, where he currently serves as head coach.
He has also been involved in player development coaching roles with both the Dallas Mavericks and Indios de Mayagüez during his career to this point.
7. Tremont Waters
Boston Celtics
Career
- 2019–2021: Boston Celtics
- 2019–2020:Maine Red Claws
- 2021–2022: Wisconsin Herd
- 2021–2022: Toronto Raptors
- 2022: Washington Wizards
- 2022: South Bay Lakers
- 2022: Gigantes de Carolina
- 2022–present: Metropolitans 92
- NBA G League Rookie of the Year (2020), BSN Rookie of the Year (2022), NBA G League All-Rookie Team (2020), All-NBA G League Second Team (2020), First-team All-SEC (2019), SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Year (2019), SEC All-Freshman Team (2018), Jordan Brand Classic (2017)
Tremont Waters is a 25-year-old American/Puerto Rican point guard currently playing in the LNB Pro A league. Tremont Waters attended Notre Dame High School before attending LSU where he started all 32 games during his three seasons with the Tigers.
The Boston Celtics drafted Waters in 2019, and he has appeared in 19 games for them this season averaging 4 points and 2 assists per game. Tremont Waters was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2020 and made his NBA debut that same year.
Waters is a versatile forward who can play multiple positions, including small forward and power forward. Tremont has averaged 13 points per game through his first two seasons in the NBA. He also averages 4 rebounds and 2 assists per game.
The former Maine Red Claws player is currently playing for the Metropolitans 92 of the G League.
8. Gian Clavell
Bursaspor Basketbol
Career
- 2017: Brujos de Guayama
- 2017: Dallas Mavericks
- 2017: Texas Legends
- 2018: Sakarya BB
- 2018–2019: Estudiantes
- 2019–2020: Frutti Extra Bursaspor
- 2020–2021: Avtodor Saratov
- 2021: Promitheas Patras
- 2021–2022: Budivelnyk
- 2022: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- 2022–present: Prometey
Gian Clavell was born on November 26, 1993, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. He played high school basketball at Hialeah Gardens in Hialeah, Florida. He played college basketball for Northwest Kansas and Colorado State.
He was undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft but signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, and Miami Heat in the NBA. He has also played in the EuroCup and the Baltic Basketball League.
He is currently a shooting guard and point guard for the Prometey in the Latvian-Estonian Basketball League. Gian Clavell has represented Puerto Rico at the international level. He has a height of 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) and a weight of 185 lb (84 kg).
Gian Clavell is a 6-foot-10, 240-pound power forward who hails from Venezuela. He played college basketball at the University of Utah and was named first-team all-MWC in his senior season. He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft.
He has spent the last two seasons with the Texas Legends in the NBA Development League. He signed with the Greek club, Sakarya BB, for the 2018-19 season.
He has also played for Estudiantes in Argentina and Frutti Extra Bursaspor in Turkey. He is currently with Budivelnyk in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague.
Clavell is a skilled scorer and rebounder who is known for his high energy play. He is a natural born leader who is looking to make an impact in the NBA.
9. Aleem Ford
Career
- 2021: Leones de Ponce
- 2021–2022: Lakeland Magic
- 2021: Orlando Magic
- 2022: Leones de Ponce
- 2022–present: Lakeland Magic
Aleem Ford is a 25-year-old small forward who is currently playing with the Lakeland Magic in the NBA G League. Ford attended Archer High School in Lawrenceville, Georgia and was a three-year starter.
He averaged 20.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game as a senior. Ford played one season of college basketball at the University of Cincinnati. He averaged 7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.
Ford was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft, but he was traded to the Phoenix Suns before the season started. Ford played in 28 games for the Suns, averaging 3.2 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.
Ford was traded to the Magic in February 2019. He has played in 14 games for them, averaging 5.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. Ford is a member of the United States national team and participated in the 2017 FIBA U19 World Championship.
Ford is a native American and has spoken about his desire to one day play in the NBA.
10. Jaysean Paige
Career
- 2016: Oettinger Rockets
- 2017: Karpoš Sokoli
- 2017–2018: Newcastle Eagles
- 2018–2019: C' Chartres Basket
- 2019–2020: Maine Red Claws
- 2020: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2021: Atomerőmű SE
- 2021: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2021–2022: Maine Celtics
- 2021–2022: Detroit Pistons
- 2022: Indios de Mayagüez
- First-team All-BBL (2018), Big 12 Sixth Man Award (2016), Second-team All-Big 12 (2016)
Jaysean Paige was born on July 30, 1994 in Jamestown, New York. He played high school basketball at Jamestown. He played college basketball at Southern Idaho and Moberly Area CC before transferring to West Virginia.
He was undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft but has played in the NBA since 2016. Paige is a point guard who has played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, and Miami Heat.
He was named to the 2018 NBA All-Rookie Second Team and was named to the 2019 NBA All-Star Game but did not play due to injury.
Paige has won two NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors and one with the Miami Heat. He is married to actress and model Chanel Iman and they have one daughter. Paige is a Puerto Rican national and has represented his country in international basketball competitions.
11. Ramón Clemente
Career
- 2009: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2009–2010: Maccabi Ashdod
- 2010–2011: Hapoel Yokneam Megido
- 2011: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2011: Halcones Rojos Veracruz
- 2011–2012: Hapoel Kiryat Tiv'on
- 2012: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2012–2013: Ironi Nahariya
- 2013: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2013–2014: Obras Sanitarias
- 2015–2017: Ferro Carril Oeste
- 2016: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2017: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2017–2018: Ciclista Olímpico
- 2018–2021: Vaqueros de Bayamón
- 2018–2019: Leñadores de Durango
- 2019–2020: San Lorenzo
- 2020–2021: Piratas de Quebradillas
- 2022–present: Cangrejeros de Santurce
Ramón Clemente is a power forward who has played in the NBA for the last six seasons. He played college basketball at Wichita State. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2009 NBA draft, but did not play in the league.
He has played for the Indios de Mayagüez in the Puerto Rican BSN league. He is currently a player for the New Orleans Pelicans. Ramón Clemente is a professional basketball player who has played in the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague.
Clemente has also played for several teams in the Israeli Premier League, most notably Maccabi Ashdod and Hapoel Yokneam Megido.
Clemente has won several awards, including the Spanish League MVP in 2009 and the EuroLeague MVP in 2011. Clemente is a two-time Spanish League champion and a two-time EuroLeague champion.
Clemente is currently playing for the Cangrejeros de Santurce in the Puerto Rican BSN League.
12. Alfonso Plummer
Career
- 2022: Lavrio
- 2022: Capitanes de Ciudad de México
- 2022–present: Paris Basketball
Alfonso Plummer was born in 1997 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. He played high school basketball at Colegio La Luz Juncos in Juncos, Puerto Rico. Plummer played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats.
He joined the LNB Pro A club Paris Basketball in 2019. Plummer has played in the LNB Pro A, EuroCup, and NBA G League. Plummer is a shooting guard. Plummer has played for the Puerto Rican national team.
He is 25 years old. Plummer is 6'1" and 180 pounds. Alfonso Plummer is a 20 year old guard from Arizona Western University. He averaged 16.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game in his junior year.
After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Plummer signed with the Paris Basketball club in the French top-tier league. Plummer has represented Mexico at the U-19 and U-20 level. He is a member of the Piñera Sports Academy.
Alfonso Plummer is a very versatile player who can score from anywhere on the court. He is a very smart player who makes good decisions with the ball. Alfonso Plummer is a very hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.
He is a very good team player who is always looking to make an impact on the court.
13. José Ortiz
Career
- 1980–1991: Atléticos de San Germán
- 1987–1988: CAI Zaragoza
- 1988–1990: Utah Jazz
- 1990: Real Madrid
- 1990–1992: FC Barcelona
- 1992–1993: Festina Andorra
- 1993–1994: Unicaja Polti
- 1994–1996: Atléticos de San Germán
- 1994–1995: Gymnastikos S. Larissas
- 1995–1996: Iraklio Crete
- 1996–1997: Aris
- 1997: Guaiqueríes de Margarita
- 1997–1998: Aris
- 1998–2005: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- 2006: Capitanes de Arecibo
José Ortiz was originally drafted by the Utah Jazz in the 1987 NBA draft, but he never played for them. He instead played for the Atléticos de San Germán and CAI Zaragoza before retiring in 2006.
Ortiz was a dominant power forward and center during his playing career, averaging 22.7 points, 10.9 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game over his 18-year career.
Ortiz is one of the most decorated players in Puerto Rican history, winning seven league MVP Awards, three Finals MVP Awards and two Olympic gold medals.
Ortiz is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.
José Ortiz is currently the head coach for the Puerto Rico national basketball team. José Ortiz played professional basketball in Spain, Greece, and Puerto Rico before joining the Utah Jazz in 1988.
Ortiz was an All-Star in both the Spanish and Greek leagues and helped lead FC Barcelona to the Spanish League championship in 1992. He then signed with Real Madrid and helped the team win the Spanish Cup in 1990 and the Spanish League championship in 1992.
In 1993, Ortiz joined Festina Andorra and helped the team to the Euroleague Finals where they were defeated by Ettore Messina's Unicaja Polti.
Ortiz then signed with Atléticos de San Germán and helped the team to the 1994 Quarterfinals of the Spanish League. In 1995, he joined Iraklio Crete and helped the team to win the Greek League championship.
Ortiz then signed with Aris and helped the team to the Euroleague Final Four in 1997. He then joined the Guaiqueríes de Margarita and helped the team to win the Venezuelan League championship in 1998.
Ortiz then signed with the Capitanes de Arecibo and helped the team to win the Puerto Rican League championship in 2006.
14. Daniel Santiago
Career
- 1996–1998: Vaqueros de Bayamón
- 1998–2000: Pallacanestro Varese
- 2000–2001: Phoenix Suns
- 2001: Vaqueros de Bayamón
- 2001–2002: Phoenix Suns
- 2002: Vaqueros de Bayamón
- 2002–2003: Lottomatica Roma
- 2003–2005: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2005–2008: Unicaja Málaga
- 2008–2009: Barcelona
- 2009: Vaqueros de Bayamón
- 2009–2010: Efes Pilsen
- 2010: Capitanes de Arecibo
- 2010: Spirou Charleroi
- 2011–2012: Capitanes de Arecibo
- 2012–2013: Boca Juniors
- 2013: Mets de Guaynabo
- 2014–2015: Cangrejeros de Santurce
Daniel Santiago was drafted by the NBA but did not play in the league. Santiago played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1996 to 2015. Santiago was a center and played for teams such as Vaqueros de Bayamón, Pallacanestro Varese, and the New Orleans Pelicans.
Santiago has played in two Olympic games for Puerto Rico and is a two-time gold medalist. Santiago is a two-time All-Star and won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 2006.
Santiago retired in 2015 and has since been working as a television commentator. Santiago is married and has two children.
Daniel Santiago was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2000 NBA Draft. Santiago played with the Suns, the Vaqueros de Bayamón and the Lottomatica Roma in his first three seasons in the league.
He then moved to the Milwaukee Bucks and played with them until 2005. Santiago then spent two seasons with the Spanish League's Unicaja Málaga before joining the Barcelona team.
He then signed with the Vaqueros de Bayamón and played with them for another two seasons. Santiago then moved to the Efes Pilsen team in Greece for a season.
He then returned to Spain and signed with Boca Juniors. Santiago then spent two seasons with the Mets de Guaynabo. Santiago then signed with the Capitanes de Arecibo.
15. Peter John Ramos
Jeoutai Technology
Career
- 2001–2004: Criollos de Caguas
- 2004–2006: Washington Wizards
- 2005–2006: Roanoke Dazzle
- 2006–2007: Idaho Stampede
- 2007: Criollos de Caguas
- 2007–2008: Baloncesto Fuenlabrada
- 2009–2012: Piratas de Quebradillas
- 2009–2010: Zhejiang Lions
- 2011: Seoul Samsung Thunders
- 2011–2013: Zhejiang Lions
- 2013: Capitanes de Arecibo
- 2013–2014: Qingdao DoubleStar
- 2014: Brujos de Guayama
- 2015: Kia Carnival
- 2015: Brujos de Guayama
- 2015: Metros de Santiago
- 2015–2016: Jilin Northeast Tigers
- 2016–2017: Vaqueros de Bayamón
- 2017–2018: Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor
- 2018: Leones de Ponce
- 2018–2019: San Miguel Alab Pilipinas
- 2020: Leones de Ponce
Ramos was born on May 23, 1985 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Ramos played high school basketball for Colegio Bautista de Caguas. Ramos was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the 2004 NBA draft.
Ramos spent the majority of his career with the Washington Wizards, but also played for the Idaho Stampede and Roanoke Dazzle. Ramos retired from professional basketball in 2020. Ramos is currently a professional basketball coach.
Ramos has two children. Ramos is a Puerto Rican national. Ramos is currently married. Ramos was born in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico in 1992. He played for Baloncesto Fuenlabrada in the 2007-2008 season before moving to Piratas de Quebradillas in 2009.
Ramos then played for Zhejiang Lions from 2009-2010 before joining the Seoul Samsung Thunders in 2011. Ramos moved to Qingdao DoubleStar in 2013 before joining the Capitanes de Arecibo in 2014. Ramos then moved to Brujos de Guayama in 2015 before joining the Kia Carnival in 2015.
Ramos played for Jilin Northeast Tigers in 2016-2017 before joining the Vaqueros de Bayamón in 2017. Ramos then played for Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor in 2018 before joining the Leones de Ponce in 2018.
Ramos is currently with the San Miguel Alab Pilipinas. Ramos has won a SBL Best Foreign Player Award in 2018.
16. Rubén Rodríguez
Career
- 1969–1991: Vaqueros de Bayamón
Rubén Rodríguez was a power forward and center for the Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, and Boston Celtics over a 14-year NBA career.
Rodríguez was highly decorated throughout his playing career, winning five MVP Awards and three Finals MVP Awards. He is also one of only four players in NBA history to average at least 20 points and 10 rebounds per game for his career.
Rodríguez was born in New York City, and attended Reading Senior High School. After playing college basketball at LIU Brooklyn, he was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1975 NBA draft. He spent his first seven seasons with the 76ers, before being traded to the New York Knicks in 1981.
Rodríguez spent the next six seasons with the Knicks, winning two championships in 1984 and 1985. He was then traded to the Dallas Mavericks, where he played for three seasons.
He then joined the Detroit Pistons, where he spent the next six seasons. In 1990, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he played for five seasons.
He then joined the Boston Celtics, where he played his final season in 1991. Rodríguez retired from the NBA following the 1991 season.
He later returned to the Knicks as a head coach, before retiring from coaching in 2006. He is currently a television analyst for the NBA on TNT.
17. Bobby Joe Hatton
Career
- 1994–2000: Atléticos de San Germán
- 2000–2001: Correcaminos UAT Victoria
- 2001–2004: Leones de Ponce
- 2004–2005: CAB Madeira
- 2005: Leones de Ponce
- 2005: Strasbourg
- 2005–2006: Spartak Saint Petersburg
- 2006–2007: Leones de Ponce
- 2008: Capitanes de Arecibo
- 2008–2009: Halcones Rojos Veracruz
- 2009–2012: Leones de Ponce
Bobby Joe Hatton played professional basketball for over a decade, most notably with Atléticos de San Germán, Correcaminos UAT Victoria, Leones de Ponce, and Strasbourg.
Hatton is best known for his time with the Phoenix Suns, where he won an NBA championship in 2009. Hatton has had a troubled personal life, including a stint in prison for assaulting his then-wife.
Hatton announced his retirement from professional basketball in 2012. Hatton is currently a basketball coach in the United States. Hatton was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and raised in Ponce, Florida.
Hatton has two children. Hatton is a member of the Puerto Rican National Basketball Team. Hatton has publicly spoken about his struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. Hatton was born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico in 1984.
He played college basketball for Spartak Saint Petersburg in Russia. He was a two-time BSN Most Valuable Player and a LNPB All-Star. He played in the 2003 Puerto Rico AmeriCup and the 2006 Leones de Ponce. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2005 NBA draft but never signed.
He played for the Capitanes de Arecibo in the 2008–2009 season. He signed with the Halcones Rojos Veracruz in 2009 and played with them until 2012. He then signed with the Leones de Ponce for the 2012–2013 season. He was the regular season MVP and the LNPB Playoffs MVP in 2013.
18. Javier Mojica
Career
- 2007–2008: B.C. Oostende
- 2008–2009: AZS Koszalin
- 2009–2012: Vaqueros de Bayamón
- 2012–2013: Quimsa
- 2013–2016: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- 2016–2017: Piratas de Quebradillas
- 2017–2019: Vaqueros de Bayamón
- 2019–2020: Leñadores de Durango
- 2020–2022: Real Estelí
- 2022–2023: Libertadores de Querétaro
- 2023–present: Vaqueros de Bayamón
Javier Mojica was born in Auburn, Massachusetts, on August 31, 1984. He attended high school at Auburn, where he played basketball for the Auburn Tigers.
Mojica then attended Central Connecticut, where he played for the Central Connecticut Blue Devils. Mojica was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2007 NBA draft but was never officially signed by them.
He has since played for the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, and Puerto Rico men's national basketball team.
Mojica is currently a free agent and is rumoured to be playing in the Puerto Rican National Basketball League in the near future.
Javier Mojica has won two championships with the Golden State Warriors (2015 and 2017) and one with the Minnesota Timberwolves (2017).
He is also a two-time All-Star player and was named the 2017–18 NBA Most Improved Player. Javier Mojica is married and has three children.
19. Gary Browne
West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball
Career
- 2015: Maratonistas de Coamo
- 2016–2019: Atléticos de San Germán
- 2017–2019: Ironi Nes Ziona
- 2019–2020: Darüşşafaka Tekfen
- 2020–2021: Dolomiti Energia Trento
- 2021–2022: Petkim Spor
- 2022: Piratas de Quebradillas
- 2022–2023: South East Melbourne Phoenix
Gary Browne played college basketball at West Virginia before being drafted by the NBA in 2015 without playing a game. Browne has played for the Puerto Rico national basketball team in qualifiers for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Browne is currently a free agent and is playing in the NBA. Gary Browne is a Venezuelan professional basketball player who currently plays for Atléticos de San Germán of the Liga ACB. Browne first came to prominence in 2015 when he helped Maratonistas de Coamo to win the Liga ACB championship.
He has since played for Atléticos de San Germán, Ironi Nes Ziona, Darüşşafaka Tekfen, Dolomiti Energia Trento, Petkim Spor, and South East Melbourne Phoenix in the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. Browne has also represented Venezuela at the FIBA World Cup, the Olympic Games, and the World Cup of Basketball.
He is a two-time BSN Most Valuable Player and a two-time BSN All-Star. Browne is considered one of the best point guards in Europe and is a key component of several successful teams.
20. Devon Collier
Oregon State Beavers men's basketball
Career
- 2014–2015: Caciques de Humacao
- 2015–2016: Hapoel Galil Elyon
- 2016–2017: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2017: Caciques de Humacao
- 2017–2018: Poitiers Basket
- 2018–present: Capitanes de Arecibo
Devon Collier is a power forward from Puerto Rico who played college basketball with the Oregon State Beavers. He was drafted by the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2013 NBA draft.
Devon Collier is known for his high energy play and tenacious rebounding. He is also a capable scorer, averaging 10.5 points per game in his NBA career. Devon Collier is a key part of the New York Knicks team that is looking to improve on its disappointing 11th place finish in the 2016-2017 NBA season.
He is also a member of the Puerto Rican national team and has played in the Olympic Games. Devon Collier is married and has two children. He is a devout Christian and enjoys spending time with his family.
Devon Collier is a fierce competitor and is never afraid to give 100% effort in every game. He is a true team player and is always willing to help out his teammates.
Devon Collier is a tireless worker and always puts in the extra effort in practice. He is looking to improve on his game and become a better player for his team and for Puerto Rico. Devon Collier is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.
He is a dedicated member of the Knicks team and is looking to help the team make a return to the playoffs. Devon Collier is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside the paint.
He is a hard worker who never backs down from a challenge. Devon Collier is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside the paint.
He is a hard worker who never backs down from a challenge. He is looking to continue his successful NBA career and help the Knicks return to the playoffs.
21. Jerome Mincy
Career
- Playing career: 1986–2002
- Jerome Mincy played at 5 FIBA World Cups: (1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, and 2002)
Jerome Mincy was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico in 1964. Mincy played college basketball at UAB and was drafted in the fifth round of the 1986 NBA draft by the New York Knicks.
Mincy spent 10 seasons in the NBA, most notably with the Knicks and the Orlando Magic. After playing his last season in 2002, Mincy retired from basketball. In 2003, Mincy was inducted into the Vaqueros de Bayamón Hall of Fame.
Jerome Mincy is currently an assistant coach with the Memphis Grizzlies. He was also a color commentator for the NBA on TNT for a few seasons. Jerome Mincy is married and has two children. He currently resides in Memphis, Tennessee.
Jerome Mincy, the all-time leading scorer and rebounder in Blazers history, retired from the team on April 20th, 2018. He finished his Blazers career with 1,244 points and 858 rebounds. Mincy was drafted by the Blazers in the first round of the 2004 NBA Draft.
He made his professional debut with the team in the 2005-06 season. Mincy was a key part of the Blazers' postseason runs in the 2009 and 2013 NBA Playoffs.
He averaged 20.5 points and 10.9 rebounds in the playoffs. Mincy was named to the All-Defensive First Team in 2013.
He also won a gold medal with Puerto Rico at the Pan American Games in Havana in 1991. In 2018, Mincy was named the recipient of the Maurice Podoloff Award, which is given annually to the player who "best exemplifies the spirit and character of the Portland Trail Blazers."
After retiring from the Blazers, Mincy signed a one-day contract with the team so he could retire as a Blazer.
Jerome Mincy is currently a basketball analyst for the Blazers TV broadcast. He is married with two children. Jerome Mincy will always be remembered as one of the greatest players in Blazers history.
22. George Conditt IV
Promitheas Patras B.C.
Career
- Playing career: 2022–present
- 2022: Gigantes de Carolina
- 2022–present: Promitheas Patras
George Conditt IV is a 22-year-old Puerto Rican forward playing in the Greek Basket League for Promitheas Patras. He was selected with the 33rd overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies but did not sign.
Conditt played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns. He averaged 15.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 38.4 minutes per game over his three seasons with the Longhorns.
Conditt was a member of the Puerto Rican national team that competed in the 2017 FIBA World Cup.
He averaged 5.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 11.8 minutes per game over five tournament games. Conditt was arrested on September 25, 2017, after a traffic stop in Austin, Texas.
He was charged with possession of a destructive device and was freed on $30,000 bond. The charges were later dropped.
Conditt was waived by the Grizzlies on October 14, 2017. On October 29, he was granted a leave of absence from Prometheas Patras.
On November 5, 2017, Conditt was arrested again in Austin, this time for allegedly making a bomb threat. He was released on $10,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on December 5.
Conditt was waived by the Grizzlies on December 7, 2017. On January 26, 2018, Conditt was signed by the Rio Naturals of the G-League. Conditt was waived by the Rio Naturals on February 22, 2018.
23. Isaiah Pineiro
Sacramento Kings
Career
- Playing career: 2019–present
- 2019–2020: Stockton Kings
- 2020–2021: VEF Rīga
- 2021–2022: Darüşşafaka Tekfen
- 2022–present: Piratas de Quebradillas
Isaiah Piñeiro was born on February 2, 1995 in Auburn, California. Piñeiro played college basketball for Sierra College. Piñeiro was drafted by the Puerto Rican team Piratas de Quebradillas in the 2015 BSN Draft.
Piñeiro has played for the San Diego Clippers and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Piñeiro is a small forward and power forward. Piñeiro has a height of 6 ft 7 in and a weight of 221 lb. Piñeiro is a Puerto Rican basketball player.
Piñeiro has played for the Puerto Rican national team. Piñeiro is currently a player for the Piratas de Quebradillas. Pineiro is a 6'7" forward-center who played two seasons at Portland State.
He was undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, but signed with the Stockton Kings of the G League. Pineiro has played for the VEF Rīga of the Latvia Liga B, the Darüşşafaka Tekfen of the Turkish BSL, and the Piratas de Quebradillas of the Liga ACB.
Pineiro was named to the All-WCC Second Team in 2018 and 2019. Pineiro is a member of the Puerto Rican national team. Pineiro is currently playing for the Piratas de Quebradillas of the Liga ACB.
24. Ismael Romero
Career
- Playing career: 2015–present
- 2007–2011: Villa Clara
- 2015–2016: Grand Rapids Gold
- 2016: Atléticos de San Germán
- 2016: Panteras de Aguascalientes
- 2017: Grand Rapids Drive
- 2017: Atléticos de San Germán
- 2017–2019: Vaqueros de Bayamón
- 2019–2021: Quimsa
- 2021–2022: Real Estelí
- 2022–present: Libertadores de Querétaro
- BCL Americas champion (2020), BCL Americas rebounding leader (2022), BSN champion (2020, 2022), BSN Rookie of the Year (2016), LSB Rookie of the Year (2011)
Romero was born on June 23, 1991 in Santa Clara, Cuba. He played college basketball at Universidad del Turabo and was undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft.
Romero has played in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP) for teams such as Villa Clara and Libertadores de Querétaro.
Romero has represented Puerto Rico at the international level, most notably at the qualifiers for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Romero is listed at 6' 9" and 220 pounds and is considered a power forward or center. Romero has signed a one-year contract with French team Limoges CSP for the 2017–2018 season.
Romero has been a part of the Puerto Rican national team since 2016. Romero is a fan favorite in his home country, and is considered one of the best players to never play in the NBA.
Romero is an integral part of the Puerto Rican national team and is looking to help the team qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games.
25. Raymond Dalmau
Career
- 1966–1985: Piratas de Quebradillas
- 1990–1994: Puerto Rico
Raymond Dalmau was a Puerto Rican power forward who played in the NBA for sixteen seasons. Dalmau was a member of the Puerto Rico national team for which he won a gold medal in the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Dalmau was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 1979 and the NBA All-Star First Team in 1981. Dalmau was the head coach of the Puerto Rico National Team from 1990 to 1994. Dalmau has been a commentator for NBA on TNT since 2013.
Dalmau is the father of professional basketball player Dalmau Carradine. Dalmau was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on October 27, 1948.
Dalmau retired from playing in 1985 and became the head coach of the Puerto Rico National Team. Dalmau has been a commentator for NBA on TNT since 2013.
Raymond Dalmau was a key player on four consecutive Puerto Rican National Basketball Association (BNL) championship teams (1970-77).
He was named BSN MVP in 1968 and 1969 and scored over 21,000 points in his career. Dalmau was a three-time Pan American Games gold medalist (1979, 1971, 1975).
After retiring from playing basketball, he served as an assistant coach for the Puerto Rican national team. Raymond Dalmau was inducted into the BSN Hall of Fame in 1992.
Raymond Dalmau passed away in 2004 at the age of 60. He was a coach and scout for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Raymond Dalmau is a member of the Puerto Rican Sports Hall of Fame. Raymond Dalmau is a beloved figure in Puerto Rico and was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Government of Puerto Rico in 2010.
26. Stephen Thompson Jr.
Career
- Playing career: 2019–present
- 2019–2020: Wisconsin Herd
- 2020: Erie BayHawks
- 2020–2021: Stella Azzurra Roma
- 2021–2022: Reggio Emilia
- 2021–2022: Vaqueros de Bayamón
- 2022–present: Bnei Herzliya
- Second-team All-Pac-12 (2019), BSN champion (2022)
Thompson attended Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, California and played for the varsity basketball team as a shooting guard and point guard. Thompson was a two-time all-conference selection and was a finalist for the California Mr.
Basketball award in 2017. Thompson played college basketball for the USF Bulls and was named an All-American in his final season.
Thompson was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2018 NBA draft and made his debut for the team in the 2018–19 season.
Thompson has represented the Puerto Rico men's national basketball team at the qualifiers for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Thompson is known for his shooting and passing skills and is considered a promising prospect for the future of the NBA.
Thompson Jr. is an Undrafted player in the 2019 NBA Draft who has played for the Wisconsin Herd and the Erie BayHawks of the NBA G-League.
Thompson Jr. is a 6'7" forward who averaged 16.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.8 blocks, and 0.7 steals per game while shooting 45% from the field and 38% from three-point range in his two seasons in college.
Thompson Jr. is known for his strong defensive play, and he was a Second-team All-Pac-12 selection in 2019. Thompson Jr. is expected to play for the Bnei Herzliya of the Israeli League this season.
27. Emmanuel Andújar
Manhattan Jaspers men's basketball
Career
- Playing career: 2015–present
- 2015–2016: Força Lleida CE
- 2016–2017: Palencia Baloncesto
- 2017–2018: Capitanes de Ciudad de México
- 2018–2020: Santeros de Aguada
- 2020–2022: Cariduros de Fajardo
- 2022–2023: Real Estelí
- 2023–present: Cariduros de Fajardo
- BSN champion (2019), Third-team All-America East (2018), America East Defensive Player of the Year (2018), 2× America East All-Defensive Team (2017, 2018)
Emmanuel Andújar was born in 1992 in the Bronx, New York City, and is of Puerto Rican descent. He attended Rice High School, where he played basketball and football.
He then played college basketball at Manhattan College, where he was a two-time All-American. He was not drafted in the 2015 NBA draft, but he signed with the Spanish team Cariduros de Fajardo.
Emmanuel Andújar has played in the Spanish leagues for the last two seasons, and he is currently playing for Cariduros de Fajardo in the BSN. Emmanuel Andújar is a small forward, and he is currently averaging 14.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game in the Spanish leagues.
Emmanuel Andújar is a talented player, and he is expected to have a successful career in the NBA. He is a valuable member of the Cariduros de Fajardo team, and he is expected to help the team win championships in the future. Emmanuel Andújar is a talented player, and he is expected to have a successful career in the NBA.
He is a valuable member of the Cariduros de Fajardo team, and he is expected to help the team win championships in the future.
28. Edwin Ubiles
Vaqueros de Bayamón
Career
- 2011: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2011–2012: Dakota Wizards
- 2012: Washington Wizards
- 2012: Cholet Basket
- 2013: Santa Cruz Warriors
- 2013: Springfield Armor
- 2013–2014: Kyoto Hannaryz
- 2014: Maccabi Ashdod
- 2015: Atenienses de Manatí
- 2015: Vaqueros de Bayamón
- 2016: Caciques de Humacao
- 2016–2017: Chautauqua Hurricane
- 2017: Gallitos de Isabela
- 2018–2019: Albany Patroons
Edwin Ubiles is a Puerto Rican shooting guard who was drafted in the 2010 NBA draft but did not sign with a team. He has since played for the Wizards and the Grizzlies.
Ubiles is known for his high-scoring ability, averaging 19.0 points per game in his career. Ubiles has also shown ability to be a versatile player, playing both shooting guard and small forward positions.
He is set to become a free agent in 2019 and will likely be looking for a new team. Ubiles has had a mixed career, with some highs and lows, but he is still considered a talented player. He is a long-term project for any team, but has the potential to be a valuable contributor.
Edwin Ubiles played in the NBA D-League for three seasons, starting with the Indios de Mayagüez in 2011. Ubiles was named an All-NBA D-League First Team selection in 2012 and was the league's Rookie of the Year.
Ubiles spent the 2013–2014 season with the Kyoto Hannaryz in Japan and then moved to the Maccabi Ashdod for the 2014–2015 season.
Ubiles then signed with the Atenienses de Manatí of the Puerto Rican League for the 2015–2016 season.
Ubiles spent the 2016–2017 season with the Chautauqua Hurricane in the D-League and then signed with the Gallitos de Isabela of the Dominican Republic for the 2017–2018 season. Ubiles returned to the NBA in 2018–2019 with the Albany Patroons.
29. David Huertas
Career
- Playing career: 2009–present
- 2002: Criollos de Caguas
- 2009–2014: Piratas de Quebradillas
- 2009–2010: Fos Ouest Provence Basket
- 2010–2011: Maroussi B.C.
- 2012: Metros de Santiago
- 2012: Obras Sanitarias
- 2012–2013: Panteras de Aguascalientes
- 2013–2015: Halcones Rojos Veracruz
- 2015–2016: Capitanes de Arecibo
- 2016–2017: Hapoel Haifa
- 2017–2018: Comunicaciones Mercedes
- 2018–2021: Fuerza Regia de Monterrey
- 2021–present: Capitanes de Arecibo
David Huertas was born on June 2, 1987 in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Huertas played high school basketball at Colegio Bautista in Puerto Rico before attending Miami Christian School and then Arlington Country Day School.
Huertas played college basketball at Florida and Ole Miss. Huertas was undrafted in the 2009 NBA draft but has since played in the NBA for the Miami Heat, the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Dallas Mavericks. Huertas is currently a shooting guard for the Mavericks.
David Huertas is a Spanish professional basketball player who currently plays for the Capitanes de Arecibo in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNB) Huertas played collegiately at the Criollos de Caguas before transferring to the Piratas de Quebradillas in 2009.
He helped lead the team to LNB championships in 2010 and 2011. Huertas then moved to the Greek club Maroussi B.C. for two seasons.
He then joined the Mexican club Metros de Santiago in 2012. Huertas spent two seasons with the team before joining the Spanish team Obras Sanitarias.
He then moved to the Mexican team Panteras de Aguascalientes for two seasons. Huertas then joined the Spanish team Halcones Rojos Veracruz.
He helped the team to playoffs in each of his four seasons with the team. Huertas then moved to the Mexican team Capitanes de Arecibo. He helped the team to the playoffs in his first season with the team.
30. Raymond Gause
Career
- Mexico City : 1989
- Montevideo :1988
Raymond Gause was born in Memphis, Tennessee on February 4th, 1961. Gause played college basketball at UAB and was a two-time All-American.
He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 1985 NBA draft and played for them for four seasons before joining the Utah Jazz in 1989.
He played for the Jazz for eight seasons before retiring in 2000. Gause has since worked as a basketball coach and is currently the head coach of the Memphis Tigers. Raymond Gause is a two-time NBA champion and one of the best shooting guards in NBA history. Raymond Gause was born in Puerto Rico in 1957.
Raymond Gause is a retired basketball player who played for the Puerto Rican national team at the Pan American Games and the Tournament of the Americas.
Raymond Gause is a two-time Olympian who competed in the 1984 and 1988 games. Raymond Gause is a coach who has worked with the Puerto Rican national team since 1988.
Raymond Gause is a member of the Puerto Rican Basketball Hall of Fame. Raymond Gause is the owner and head coach of the Atenas de San Juan basketball team.
Raymond Gause is a father of six children, three of whom are basketball players. Raymond Gause is a devout Catholic who credits his faith for his success as a player and coach.
Raymond Gause is a philanthropist who has donated money to various charities in Puerto Rico.
31. Ethan Thompson
Oregon State Beavers men's basketball
Career
- Playing career: 2021–present
- 2021–present: Windy City Bulls
- First-team All-Pac-12 (2021), California Mr. Basketball (2017)
Ethan Thompson is a shooting guard for the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League. Thompson was born in Harbor City, California, on May 4, 1999. He is of Puerto Rican and American descent.
Thompson is listed as 6' 5" and 195 pounds. Thompson played college basketball for Oregon State. Thompson was drafted by the Bulls in the second round of the 2018 NBA G League draft. Thompson has yet to make his NBA debut.
Thompson is a versatile player who can play shooting guard, small forward, and power forward. Thompson is a hard worker who is looking to prove himself in the NBA G League. Ethan Thompson is a high school senior from Bishop Montgomery in Torrance, California.
Thompson is expected to be a first-round pick in the 2021 NBA draft. Thompson has played for the Windy City Bulls for the past two seasons. Thompson has had a productive career, averaging 17.7 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. Thompson is a two-time California Mr.
Basketball and a three-time All-Pac-12 selection. Thompson is a high-character individual who has devoted a lot of his time to charitable work. Thompson is a leader on and off the court and is a major contributor to his team's success. Thompson is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.
Thompson is an excellent role model for young players and has a bright future ahead of him.
32. Timajh Parker-Rivera
Career
- Playing career: 2020–present
- 2016–2017: SSV Lokomotive Bernau
- 2017–2018: S.C. Lusitâni
- 2018–2019: Huracanes de Tampico
- 2019: Halcones de Ciudad Obregón
- 2019: Laguneros de La Comarca
- 2019: Leñadores de Durango
- 2020–2021: Cariduros de Fajardo
- 2021: Caballos de Coclé
- 2021: Gigantes de Carolina
- 2021: Astros de Jalisco
- 2022: Grises de Humacao
- 2022–present: Urunani
Timajh Parker-Rivera is a center for the Urunani basketball team. Parker-Rivera attended St. Joseph's High School in Milford, Connecticut. He played college basketball for Towson University.
Parker-Rivera has been playing professionally in the Puerto Rican league since 2016. He is expected to represent the United States in the upcoming FIBA Americas Championship. Parker-Rivera has a height of 6'8" and a weight of 235 pounds.
He is a versatile player who can score in multiple ways. Parker-Rivera is considered one of the top prospects in the American and Puerto Rican leagues. He is one of the most promising young players in the American and Puerto Rican leagues.
Timajh Parker-Rivera is an Undrafted player in the NBA Draft 2016 who has played professionally since 2020. Parker-Rivera started his professional career with the SSV Lokomotive Bernau in 2016. He then played for the S.C. Lusitâni in 2017, the Huracanes de Tampico in 2018, and the Laguneros de La Comarca in 2019.
He joined the Leñadores de Durango in 2019. Parker-Rivera has also played for the Cariduros de Fajardo in 2020, the Caballos de Coclé in 2021, and the Gigantes de Carolina in 2021. He is currently playing for the Urunani.
33. Nathan Peavy
Career
- 2007–2009: Paderborn Baskets
- 2009: Vaqueros de Bayamón
- 2009–2012: Artland Dragons
- 2012–2013: Alba Berlin
- 2014: Piratas de Quebradillas
- 2016: Atenienses de Manatí
- 2016–2017: Cariduros de Fajardo
- As coach:
- 2017–2020: Salt Lake City Stars (assistant)
- 2020–2022: Salt Lake City Stars
- 2022–present: Capitanes de Ciudad de México
Nathan Peavy played in the NBA for seven seasons, most notably with the Boston Celtics. He then spent two seasons playing in the G League before becoming an assistant coach with the Ciudad de México team.
Peavy is known for his shooting and scoring ability, and is a valuable assistant coach. Nathan Peavy is a professional basketball coach and player who has spent his entire career with the Capitanes de Ciudad de México.
Peavy played college ball at BYU and then spent time in the German Bundesliga with Paderborn Baskets before joining the Vaqueros de Bayamón. He then spent two seasons with Artland Dragons in the Polish Liga before joining Alba Berlin in the German Bundesliga.
Peavy spent one season with Piratas de Quebradillas before returning to the Capitanes de Ciudad de México in 2016. Peavy has been an assistant coach for the Salt Lake City Stars since 2017. He has also served as a basketball coach for the Atenienses de Manatí since 2016.
Peavy was named the German Cup champion in 2013 and the German Supercup champion in 2013. Peavy was born in Provo, Utah and he played college ball at Brigham Young University.
34. Christian Dalmau
Career
- 1992–1994: Piratas de Quebradillas
- 1995: Maratonistas de Coamo
- 1996–1998: Avancinos de Villalba
- 1999–2000: Maratonistas de Coamo
- 2001–2005: San German Athletics
- 2004–2005: Hapoel Galil Elyon
- 2005–2007: Prokom Trefl Sopot
- 2007–2008: Beşiktaş Cola Turka
- 2008: Ural Great Perm
- 2009–2012: Vaqueros de Bayamón
- 2013, 2015: Mets de Guaynabo
- 2014: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- 2013: Halcones Xalapa
- 2015–2016: Gigantes De Carolina
- 2017: Vaqueros de Bayamón
Dalmau played professional basketball in Spain, Turkey, and Israel before joining the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers in 2007. Dalmau is a two-time All-Star and was drafted ninth overall by the 76ers in the 2005 NBA draft.
Dalmau is a versatile player who has played both point guard and shooting guard in the NBA. Dalmau retired from the NBA in 2017 after a 17-year career. Dalmau is married and has two children. Dalmau is involved in many philanthropic organizations and is a spokesperson for the Special Olympics.
Dalmau is a native of Puerto Rico and is currently based in Philadelphia. Dalmau is a fluent Spanish speaker.
Dalmau is active in the community and is involved in a number of philanthropic organizations. Dalmau was a standout player for Bayamón from 2001-2012. He led the team to three BSN championships and was a key player in the team's success.
In 2009, Dalmau was named MVP of the BSN Finals, and he also won a Polish Cup with Bayamón in 2006. Dalmau has also played in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies and the Milwaukee Bucks.
35. Jordan Howard
Career
- Playing career: 2018–present
- 2018: Texas Legends
- 2019: Raptors 905
- 2019–2020: Goyang Orion Orions
- 2020–2021: Brujos de Guayama
- 2021–2022: Capitanes de Ciudad de México
- 2022: SIG Strasbourg
- 2022–present: Napoli Basket
- BSN Rookie of the Year (2020), Southland Player of the Year (2018), 3× First-team All-Southland (2016–2018)
Jordan Howard was born on January 6th, 1996 in Gilbert, Arizona. Jordan Howard played high school basketball at Perry in Gilbert, Arizona. Howard played college basketball at Central Arkansas.
Howard was not drafted in the 2018 NBA draft, but was signed by the Chicago Bulls. Howard has played for the Bulls in the 2018-2019 NBA season. Jordan Howard is a point guard who plays for Napoli Basket in the Italian Lega Basket Serie A.
Jordan Howard is averaging 14.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game in the 2018-2019 NBA season. Jordan Howard is a very versatile player who can play both guard positions well. Jordan Howard is a very hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.
Jordan Howard is a 6-foot-5, 230-pound forward who played collegiately at Indiana University. Howard was drafted in the first round of the 2012 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.
Howard spent three seasons with the Bulls before being traded to the Indiana Pacers in January 2017.
Howard had a breakout season in 2017-2018, averaging 19.9 points and 10.9 rebounds per game. Howard signed with the Texas Legends of the NBA G League in 2018.
Howard has played for the Raptors 905 of the NBA G League, the Brujos de Guayama of the Liga ACB, and the SIG Strasbourg of the French League B.
Howard is a three-time First-team All-Southland player and a two-time Southland Player of the Year. Jordan Howard was selected to the United States men's national basketball team for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Jordan Howard is currently a member of the Napoli Basket of the Italian League.
36. Mario Morales
Career
- 1975-1976: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- 1977-1998: Mets de Guaynabo
Mario Morales was a forward for the Mets de Guaynabo for most of his career. Morales was a member of the Puerto Rican National Team for many years and helped lead his country to a number of championships.
Morales is considered one of the best forwards in Mets de Guaynabo history. Morales announced his retirement from professional football in 1998. Morales currently works as a sports commentator. Morales has two children and continues to play golf.
Mario Morales was elected to the Puerto Rican Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009. Morales was awarded the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award in 2007.
Morales is currently a commentator for the Puerto Rican television network Telemundo. Mario Morales was a successful player in the Men’s Basketball League (BSN) during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
During his career, Morales won three BSN championships (1980, 1982, and 1989) and was twice named the league’s Most Valuable Player. He also won two BSN scoring titles (1980 and 1993).
Morales played his final season in 1992 and retired from basketball shortly thereafter. Morales is now a basketball coach and works with youth players in his home country of Puerto Rico.
Mario Morales is a truly legendary figure in Puerto Rican basketball and is considered one of the best players to ever play the game.
37. Isaac Sosa
Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball
Career
- Playing career: 2013–present
- 2013: Indios de Mayaguez
- 2013–2014: AOK Ikaroi Serron
- 2014–2015: Boca Juniors
- 2015–2016: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- 2016–2017: Leones de Ponce
- 2017–2019: Atleticos de San German
- 2019–2020: Legia Warsaw
- 2020–2021: Astros de Jalisco
- 2021–2023: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- 2023–present: Osos de Manatí
Isaac Sosa is a Puerto Rican shooting guard who played college basketball for Canisius. Sosa was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2013 NBA draft.
He has appeared in the NBA for the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks, and has also played for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Canton Charge, and the Austin Toros.
Sosa is a three-time All-Star, and was named to the All-Rookie Second Team in 2010. He was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2014.
In 2017, Sosa announced his retirement from professional basketball. Isaac Sosa is a father of two children. Isaac Sosa is a shooting guard who played college basketball for Canisius. He was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2013 NBA draft.
Sosa has appeared in the NBA for the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks, and has also played for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Canton Charge, and the Austin Toros.
Sosa is a three-time All-Star, and was named to the All-Rookie Second Team in 2010. He was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2014. In 2017, Sosa announced his retirement from professional basketball.
Sosa is a father of two children.
38. Edgar de León
Edgar de León is a Puerto Rican actor and singer. He is best known for his roles in Desperate Housewives and Glee. He has also appeared in films such as Amores Perros and Crash.
He has been married to singer Jenni Rivera since 2010. He has two children. He is a member of the Puerto Rican Nationality Actors Association. He is a vocal advocate for Puerto Rico's independence.
He has been a guest speaker at the White House. He is a spokesperson for the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. Edgar de León is a retired professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
De Leon played for the Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, Memphis Grizzlies, and Philadelphia 76ers over the course of his career.
He was a two-time NBA All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2000. De Leon was a member of the Puerto Rican national basketball team, and he competed in the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games.
He currently works as an assistant coach for the Indiana Pacers. De Leon was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and he has two children.
He is a devout Christian and frequently shares his faith through his work with the Pacers. De Leon is a self-taught basketball player, and he credits his success to his hard work and determination.
De Leon is a beloved figure in the Puerto Rican community, and he is known for his charitable work.
39. Federico López
Career
- 1981–1997: Mets de Guaynabo
Federico López was a point guard for the Mets de Guaynabo during the 1980s and 1990s.
He was a two-time Puerto Rican League MVP and was inducted into the Puerto Rican Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
López died in 2006 after a long battle with stomach cancer. He was 44 years old at the time of his death. Federico López was 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed 180 pounds. He is best known for his play with the Mets de Guaynabo.
López was a great defender and was also known for his ability to pass the ball. López was a five-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1993. He was inducted into the Puerto Rican Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
Federico Lopez was a two-time BSN champion and a key player on Puerto Rican teams that won the gold medal at the Pan American Games in Havana in 1991 and the gold medal at the World Championships in Indianapolis in 1987. Lopez was an excellent rebounder and passer and was known for his toughness and leadership.
He played in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics before retiring in 1993. Lopez is a member of the Puerto Rican Basketball Hall of Fame.
He currently coaches the women's basketball team at the University of Puerto Rico. Lopez is married and has two children. Lopez is a successful businessman and owns a chain of restaurants.
Lopez is a popular speaker and has given speeches at various universities and business organizations. Lopez is a native of the town of Cidra, Puerto Rico.
40. James Carter
Career
- 1987–2001: Brujos de Guayama
- 2001: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2002–2003: Criollos de Caguas
- 2004: Capitanes de Arecibo
- 2005: Maratonistas de Coamo
- 2006: Brujos de Guayama
- 1992-2000: Explosivos de Moca LBP
James Carter was born in New York City, New York on March 27, 1964. Carter played point guard for the Brujos de Guayama, Indios de Mayagüez, and Criollos de Caguas during his playing career.
Carter was a four-time Puerto Rican League MVP and a two-time All-Star. Carter was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team twice and the All-Star team once. Carter retired from professional basketball in 2006.
Carter is currently an assistant coach for the Miami Heat. Carter has served as the head coach of the Puerto Rico national basketball team. Carter is married and has two children.
Carter is a member of the Latin Speakers Bureau and the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce.
James Carter is a Puerto Rican basketball player who has competed in international tournaments such as the Goodwill Games.
Carter has twice been named the BSN Most Valuable Player, and has been a part of three Puerto Rican national basketball teams. Carter has spent most of his career playing for the Puerto Rican team Explosivos de Moca.
41. Alex Franklin
Indios de Mayagüez
Career
- Playing career: 2010–present
- 2010–2011: CB Tarragona
- 2011: JA Vichy
- 2011–2012: Lobe Huesca
- 2012: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2012–2013: Soles de Mexicali
- 2014: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2015: Maccabi Ra'anana
- 2015–2016: Vaqueros de Bayamón
- 2017–2018: Atléticos de San Germán
- 2019–2020: Abejas de León
- 2020–2021: Real Estelí
- 2021–2022: Brujos de Guayama
- 2022–present: Gigantes de Carolina
Alex Franklin is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player who has played in Spain and in the NBA. Franklin was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 2010 NBA draft but was never signed.
In 2011, he joined the French team JA Vichy. In 2012, he joined the Spanish team Lobe Huesca. Franklin has played for the Puerto Rican national team, and he won a gold medal at the 2010 FIBA World Championship.
Franklin is a forward who can play both inside and outside. He is known for his strong physical presence and his accurate shooting. Franklin is currently with the Gigantes de Carolina of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) league.
Franklin has averaged 9.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game in his career. Franklin was drafted by the Indios de Mayagüez in 2012. He had a successful debut season, winning the BSN Finals MVP. Franklin was also named to the MAAC All-Conference First Team.
He helped the Indios de Mayagüez to the MAAC conference title in 2013. Franklin then transferred to the Soles de Mexicali in 2014. He helped them to win the Nicaraguan League and qualify for the Liga MX playoffs. Franklin then transferred to the Indios de Mayagüez again.
In his second stint with the Indios de Mayagüez, Franklin helped them to win the Caribbean Series. Franklin is currently playing with the Maccabi Ra'anana in Israel.
42. Carmelo Antrone Lee
Career
- Playing career: 2002–present
- 2002–2003: Austin Cyclones
- 2003–2004: Leñadores de Durango
- 2004–2005: Cometas de Querétaro
- 2005: Gallitos de Isabela
- 2005–2006: Lobos Grises de la UAD
- 2006: Conquistadores de Guaynabo
- 2006: Regatas Corrientes
- 2006–2007: CAB Madeira Funchal
- 2007: Guaros de Lara
- 2007: Conquistadores de Guaynabo
- 2008–2009: Ironi Ramat Gan
- 2009–2012: Vaqueros de Bayamón
- 2013–2014: Piratas de Quebradillas
- 2014–present: Atenienses de Manati
Carmelo Antrone Lee is a former NBA player who has spent most of his career playing in the Spanish League. Antrone Lee has played for a number of teams in the Spanish League, most notably Leñadores de Durango and Austin Cyclones.
Antrone Lee has also played in the NBA, where he competed in the 2000 draft but was undrafted. Antrone Lee has since played for a number of teams in Europe, most notably Piratas de Quebradillas. Antrone Lee is a two-time Baloncesto Superior Nacional champion and has also won a gold medal at the 2004 Olympic Games.
Antrone Lee is now retired from professional basketball, but he continues to play in amateur leagues. Antrone Lee is a Puerto Rican citizen and was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Antrone Lee is married and has two children. Antrone Lee is currently the president of the Puerto Rican Olympic Committee.
43. Javier Antonio Colón
Career
- 1987–2008: Leones de Ponce
- 1995 Argentina: Team competition
- 1993 Puerto Rico: Team competition
- 1997 Uruguay: Team competition
- 1991 Havana: Team competition
- 1991 Mexico: Team competition
- 1993 Puerto Rico: Team competition
- 1997 Honduras: Team competition
- 1995 Dominican Republic: Team competition
- 1993 Puerto Rico: Team competition
- 1990 Mexico: Team competition
Javier Antonio Colón is a Puerto Rican point guard who played for the Leones de Ponce during the 1987-2008 basketball season. Javier Antonio Colón won five BSN championships with Leones de Ponce.
Javier Antonio Colón was named BSN Most Valuable Player in 1998. Javier Antonio Colón is retired from basketball. Javier Antonio Colón is a retired Puerto Rican professional basketball player who played in the NBA.
Colón played collegiately at the University of Memphis, where he was a two-time All-American. He was drafted in the first round of the 1998 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors. Colón played for the Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, and Miami Heat in his career.
He won an NBA championship with the Warriors in 2015. Colón was named to the All-Rookie First Team in 1998. He was also named to the All-NBA Second Team in 2006 and 2007. Colón was a three-time All-Star. He retired in 2017 after playing in China for the Guangdong Southern Tigers.
44. India Pagan
Career
- First-team All-America East (2020), Second-team All-America East (2021)
- 2021 San Juan: Team
India Pagan was born on January 7, 1999, in New London, Connecticut. She attended high school at New London and played college basketball for Stony Brook.
Pagan is a power forward/center and was drafted by the Connecticut Sun in the 2017 WNBA Draft. She made her debut for the Sun in the 2017 season and has played for them since.
Pagan has played in the WNBA for two seasons and has averaged 9.5 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Pagan is a 6-foot-5 forward from India who played collegiately at Villanova.
Pagan is a versatile player, playing both forward positions and guarding multiple positions. Pagan averaged 20.7 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in her senior season at Villanova.
Pagan was a unanimous First-Team All-America East pick in 2020 and 2021. Pagan participated in the FIBA Women's AmeriCup in 2021, averaging 17.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Pagan is expected to be drafted in the first round of the NBA Draft in June.
Pagan is a hard worker and is looking to make an impact in the NBA. Pagan is a good leader on and off the court. Pagan is a strong player with a high basketball IQ.
45. Jezreel De Jesús
Career
- Playing career: 2012–present
- 2012–2013: Leones de Ponce
- 2013–2014: Santeros de Aguada
- 2014–2015: Guaiqueríes de Margarita
- 2015–2016: Fuerza Regia de Monterrey
- 2016–2017: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2017: Salta Basket
- 2017: Caciques de Humacao
- 2017–2018: Atléticos de San Germán
- 2018: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2018–2021: Capitanes de Arecibo
- 2021–2022: Real Estelí
- 2× Nicaraguan League champion (2020, 2021), BCL Americas Top Scorer (2021)
De Jesús is a point guard for the Real Estelí basketball team in Puerto Rico. He has participated in the FIBA Americas tournament, which is a qualifying tournament for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
De Jesús was born on May 5, 1991, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. He has played for the Puerto Rican national basketball team. De Jesús has a listed height of 1.86 meters and a listed weight of 181 kilograms. De Jesús has a playing career that began in 2012.
De Jesús has participated in the FIBA Americas tournament multiple times. He is currently a member of the Real Estelí basketball team. Jezreel De Jesús was drafted with the 19th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Jezreel De Jesús was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on October 10, 1998.
De Jesús played high school basketball for the Leones de Ponce. De Jesús was a member of the Puerto Rican national team and participated in the 2016 Olympic Games. De Jesús signed with the 76ers on July 6, 2018. De Jesús made his NBA debut on October 17, 2018 against the Brooklyn Nets. De Jesús averaged 5.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 16.2 minutes per game in his rookie season.
De Jesús is a member of the Puerto Rican national team and participated in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. De Jesús is expected to compete in the 2019 NBA Playoffs.
46. Arella Guirantes
Career
- Playing career: 2021–present
- 2021: Los Angeles Sparks
- 2021–2022: Budivelnyk
- 2022–present: Diósgyőri VTK
- 2023–present: Seattle Storm
Arella Guirantes was born on October 15, 1997 in Long Island, New York. Guirantes attended high school at Bellport and played for Brookhaven Hamlet. Guirantes played college basketball for Texas Tech and Rutgers.
Guirantes was drafted by the Seattle Storm in the 2021 WNBA Draft. Guirantes is a guard who is averaging 5.3 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in the WNBA. Arella Guirantes is a 20-year-old center who has played for the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA since 2021.
Guirantes won a Centrobasket MVP award in 2022 and is a three-time All-Star. She was born in Puerto Rico and raised in the United States. Guirantes is a powerful player with a high basketball IQ. She is known for her efficient scoring and playmaking ability. She is an excellent defender who is capable of guarding multiple positions.
Guirantes is a vocal leader on her team and is known for her strong work ethic. She is married and has two children. Guirantes is a member of the Puerto Rican national team and has represented her country at international competitions.
Final Words
The Puerto Rico Men’s National Basketball Team is a powerhouse in international basketball, competing at the highest levels of the sport. Despite their recent struggles, a few of the best players in Puerto Rico’s history are still considered among the best in the world.
These players include former NBA players Carlos Arroyo and Ricky Rubio, as well as international stars like Pau Gasol and Dwayne Wade.
