Alex Abreu

Alexander Abreu Vázquez (born August 14, 1991) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player for Santeros de Aguada of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional. He formerly played in the German Basketball Bundesliga.[1][2] Standing at a height of 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m), he plays at the point guard position. Internationally, Abreu represents and plays for the Puerto Rican national team.[3]

This article uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Abreu and the second or maternal family name is Vázquez.
Alex Abreu
No. 1 – Santeros de Aguada
PositionPoint guard
LeagueBaloncesto Superior Nacional
Personal information
Born (1991-08-14) August 14, 1991
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
NationalityPuerto Rican
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolBayamón Military Academy
(Bayamón, Puerto Rico)
College
NBA draft2015 / Undrafted
Playing career2015–present
Career history
2015Maratonistas de Coamo
2015–presentSanteros de Aguada
2016–2017Panteras de Aguascalientes
2017Guaros de Lara
2017–2018Orléans Loiret Basket
2018–2019Champagne Châlons-Reims
2019Gießen 46ers
2019–presentSanteros de Aguada
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Puerto Rico
Centrobasket
2016 Panama

College career

Prior to his drug arrest, he played for The University of Akron, which was on track for one of the best seasons in program history. But, after having drugs shipped in from Puerto Rico, he was arrested and the team was quickly eliminated from the NCAA playoffs in the round of 64.[1]

Professional career

Orléans Loiret Basket

On June 16, 2017, Abreu signed a one-year deal with Orléans Loiret Basket of the LNB Pro B.[4]

National team career

Abreu represented Puerto Rico at the 2016 Centrobasket where he won a gold medal.[5] Abreu also played at the 2017 FIBA AmeriCup where he averaged 4.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game in two games.[5]

References
  1. Former drug dealer, Akron standout Alex Abreu wants players to learn from his past
  2. Alex Abreu débarque à l'OLB (in French)
  3. Álex Abreu está comprometido con el Equipo Nacional rumbo a Colombia (in Spanish)
  4. Abreu signs with Orleans
  5. Alexander Abreu's profile | FIBA
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