Juan Hernangómez

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Juan Hernangómez
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Hernangómez in 2013
No. 41 – Movistar Estudiantes
Position Forward
League Liga ACB
Personal information
Born (1995-09-28) September 28, 1995 (age 28)
Madrid, Spain
Nationality Spanish
Listed height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight 230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
Playing career 2012–present
Career history
2012–present CB Estudiantes
2012–2014 → CB Estudiantes B
Career highlights and awards

Juan "Juancho" Alberto Hernangómez Geuer (born September 28, 1995) is a Spanish professional basketball player for Movistar Estudiantes of the Liga ACB. He is also a member of the Spain national under-20 basketball team and has competed in international competition on three occasions.[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

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]

International 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 would also help the official team in their practices for the EuroBasket 2015.[3][4]

Player profile

Hernangómez's style of play has drawn comparisons to NBA players Víctor Claver and Jonas Jerebko.[5] He has been praised for his speed, athleticism, and approximately 7-foot (2-metre) wingspan.[6] The duo of him and his brother, Guillermo, have also been compared to Spanish NBA stars Marc and Pau Gasol.[7]

Personal life

Hernangómez has an older brother, Willy, who currently plays with Real Madrid Baloncesto. Willy was drafted by the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2015 NBA draft.[8] Their father, Guillermo, played with CB Estudiantes in the 1980s. Juan's sister, Andrea, also has experience with Estudiantes.[2]

References

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