Carlos Rivera (basketball)

Carlos Rubén Rivera Ruíz (born February 5, 1983) is a Puerto Rican former professional basketball player, and current assistant coach for Leones de Ponce of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). As a player, he was a key part of the Puerto Rican national team, where he participated at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup[1] and the 2015 FIBA Americas Championship.

Carlos Rivera
Leones de Ponce
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueBSN
Personal information
Born (1983-02-05) February 5, 1983
San Germán, Puerto Rico
NationalityPuerto Rican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
CollegeHofstra (2003–2007)
Playing career2007–2022
PositionGuard
Career history
As player:
2007–2008Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski
2008–2011Capitanes de Arecibo
2011–2014Halcones Rojos Veracruz
2014–2016Leones de Ponce
2016–2019Fuerza Regia de Monterrey
2019–2022Leones de Ponce
As coach:
2023–presentLeones de Ponce
Career highlights and awards

High school

He graduated from Miami Christian School in 2003, where he played alongside José Juan Barea.

College

He graduated from Hofstra University in 2007.

References

  1. "FIBA profile". fiba.com. Archived from the original on August 31, 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
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