Juan Hernangómez
 Hernangómez in 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 41 – Denver Nuggets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Forward | |||||||||||||||||||||
| League | NBA | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born |
September 28, 1995 Madrid, Spain | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Spanish | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| NBA draft | 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 2012–present | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2016 | Estudiantes | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | →Estudiantes B | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–present | Denver Nuggets | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Juan Alberto "Juancho" Hernangómez Geuer (born September 28, 1995) is a Spanish professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously played for Estudiantes of the Liga ACB, and has represented the Spain national under-20 basketball team.[1]
Early career
Hernangómez began playing competitive basketball in 2007, with the youth teams of CB Las Rozas. He joined a youth squad of Real Madrid and played with the team until moving to Club Baloncesto Majadahonda for the following years.[2]
Professional career
CB Estudiantes (2012–2016)
In 2012, Hernangómez signed his first professional contract with CB Estudiantes and competed with their second team until 2014, when he was promoted to the main team.[3] In 2015–16, Hernangómez averaged 9.7 points and 5.7 rebounds in 34 games. He was subsequently named the recipient of the ACB Best Young Player Award.[4]
Denver Nuggets (2016–present)
On April 26, 2016, Hernangómez was named in the international early entry candidates list for the 2016 NBA draft.[5] He went on to be selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 15th overall pick.[6] On August 9, 2016, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Nuggets.[7]
National team career
In 2013, Hernangómez competed with the Spain national under-18 basketball team at the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship in Latvia. He joined the under-20 team for the following two years, playing at the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. Hernangómez also helped the senior national team practise for the EuroBasket 2015.[3][8]
Player profile
Hernangómez's style of play has drawn comparisons to NBA players Víctor Claver and Jonas Jerebko.[9] He has been praised for his speed, athleticism, and approximately 7-foot (2-metre) wingspan.[10] The duo of him and his brother, Willy, have also been compared to Spanish NBA stars Marc and Pau Gasol.[11]
Personal life
Hernangómez has an older brother, Willy, who currently plays for the New York Knicks and previously played for Real Madrid Baloncesto.[12] Hernangómez's father and sister have both had experience with Estudiantes.[2]
References
- ↑ "Juan Alberto Hernangomez". RealGM. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- 1 2 "Juancho Hernangómez". ClubEstudiantes.com. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- 1 2 "Juancho Hernangomez profile". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ↑ Juancho Hernangomez named best young player of ACB season
- ↑ NBA Announced Early Entry Candidates for 2016 NBA Draft
- ↑ Denver Nuggets Select Murray, Hernangomez and Beasley in First Round of 2016 NBA Draft
- ↑ Nuggets Sign Murray, Hernangomez and Beasley
- ↑ "Juancho Hernangomez and Alberto Abalde to help Spanish NT at practices". Sportando. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ↑ "Juan Hernangomez". NBADraft.net. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ↑ "Juan Hernangomez". DraftExpress. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ↑ "The Hernangomez brothers - watch this space!". FIBA. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ↑ "El presente y futuro de los Hernangómez: Willy y Juancho apuntan alto... ¿NBA?". Marca. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
External links
- Juan Hernangómez at acb.com
- Juan Hernangómez on Twitter
