Ángel García
| No. 17 – CB Granada | |
|---|---|
| Strong forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 11, 1988 Toa Baja, Puerto Rico |
| Nationality |  Puerto Rico |
| High school | East Chicago |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | University of Memphis |
| Pro career | 2010–present |
| League | LEB Oro |
| Career history | |
| CB Axarquía (2010–11) | |
Ángel Luis García García (born July 11, 1988) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player. García began playing basketball in his native municipality, before moving to Illinois, where he joined East Chicago in high school.[1] Internationally he represents Puerto Rico, debuting with the U-19 national team which went on to participate in the 2007 FIBA U-19 World Championships.
While in high school, he was included in the World Team that participated in the Nike Hoops Summit.[1] García was recruited to the University of Memphis by John Calipari, but was unable to play during his freshman year after confronting difficulties to meet the standards of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Eligibility Center. After being cleared, he was included in the roster but suffered an MCL injury that kept him inactive for months. Despite being expected to miss the entire season, García was cleared to play in February, participating with the team troughout the final stages of the season and post-season tournaments.
[1] In December 2010, he decided to sign with CB Málaga of the Liga ACB in Spain after playing only limited time in the gaming scheme of Memphis' new coach, Josh Pastner.[2] García debuted as a professional in the team's LEB Oro affiliate CB Axarquía.
On 2011, García signs for CB Granada.[3] Es cortado por el C.B Granada tras no renovarle el contrato temporal. Se lesionó de los ligamentos de la rodilla derecha el 11 de octubre en un entrenamiento con su equipo más reciente, C.B. Granada
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Player Bio: Angel Garcia". University of Memphis. http://www.gotigersgo.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/garcia_angel00.html. Retrieved 2010-12-30.
- ^ Raúl Álzaga (2010-12-14). "Deportes - Baloncesto" (in Spanish). Ángel "Piwi" García camino a España. Primera Hora.
- ^ Ángel ‘Piwi’ García vuelve a España de la mano de C.B. Granada Solobasket. September 21, 2011
