Juan Alberto "Juancho" Hernangómez Geuer is a Spanish professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association. He previously played for Estudiantes of the Liga ACB, and has represented the senior Spain national team.
Born: | September 28, 1995, Madrid, Spain |
Nationality: | Spanish |
Listed height: | 6 ft 9 in |
Listed weight: | 214 lb |
Position: | Power forward / Small forward |
League: | NBA |
NBA draft: | 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15, Denver Nuggets |
Team: | Minnesota Timberwolves |
Number: | 41 |
Twitter: | Juan Hernangómez's Twitter profile |
About Juan Hernangómez
Former representative for the Spain national under-20 basketball team who was drafted 15th overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 2016 NBA Draft.
Before Fame
He began playing competitive basketball in 2007 as a member of CB Las Rozas. He played for the Real Madrid youth squad as well.
Achievement
He began his professional career with CB Estudiantes in 2012. For the 2015-2016 season, he was named the ACB Best Young Player.
Family Life
He is the brother of Willy Hernangomez.
Associations
He and Willy became the next Spanish brother duo to join the NBA, following in the footsteps of Pau and Marc Gasol.
Information related to Juan Hernangómez
- National Basketball Association players from Spain
- Spanish expatriate basketball people in the United States
- Denver Nuggets draft picks
- CB Estudiantes players
- Sioux Falls Skyforce players
- Minnesota Timberwolves players
- Denver Nuggets players