Ricky Rubio
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Ricard "Ricky" Rubio Vives (October 21, 1990 – ) is a Spanish pro basketball player. Considered a child prodigy in basketball, Rubio became the youngest ever to play in Spain's ACB on October 15, 2005.[1] The 6-4 Rubio is playing point guard for Joventut Badalona in arguably the top European basketball league. Due to his scoring dominance and creativity, Rubio has been compared to Pete Maravich.[2]
In August of 2006 Rubio led the Spanish national team to the FIBA Europe U16 Championship. During the tournament (excluding the final game), Rubio achieved two triple-doubles and one quadruple-double. In the 110-106 double overtime finale victory over Russia, Rubio scored 51 points (including a three-point buzzer-beater shoot from mid court to force the first overtime), grabbed 24 rebounds, made 12 assists and had 7 steals — a performance unprecedented in tournament history. Rubio also was named Most Valuable Player of the tournament after leading it in points, rebounds, assists and steals.
[edit] References
- ^ Libertad Digital, Ricky Rubio establece un nuevo récord al debutar en la ACB con catorce años.
- ^ NBAdraft.net, The Next Pistol Pete.
[edit] External links
- Ricky Rubio on ACB.com
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