Juan Hernangómez


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.

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.

Professional career

CB Estudiantes (2012–2016)

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. In 2015–16, Hernangómez averaged 9.7 points and 5.7 rebounds in 34 games. He was subsequently named the recipient of the ACB Best Young Player Award.

Denver Nuggets (2016–2020)

On April 26, 2016, Hernangómez was named in the international early entry candidates list for the 2016 NBA draft. He went on to be selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 15th overall pick. On August 9, 2016, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Nuggets. On January 4, 2017, he was assigned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA Development League, pursuant to the flexible assignment rule. He was recalled by the Nuggets on three days later after appearing in one game for the Skyforce. On February 13, 2017, he scored a season-high 27 points to go with a season-best 10 rebounds in a 132–110 win over the Golden State Warriors. He hit six three-pointers against the Warriors to help the Nuggets tie an NBA record with 24 three-pointers. Early in the 2017–18 season, Hernangomez was diagnosed with mononucleosis, and as a result, he only played in 25 games during his sophomore campaign.

Minnesota Timberwolves (2020–present)

On February 5, 2020, Hernangómez was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

National team 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 also helped the senior Spain national team practice for the EuroBasket 2015.
His senior Spain national team major tournament debut was at the EuroBasket 2017. Hernangomez averaged 8.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.7 blocked shots in 19.7 minutes per game. Spain finished in third place, winning the bronze medal.
In June 2018, Hernangomez was again named to the Spain national team's roster in advance of the first stage of qualifiers for the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

Playoffs

Player profile

Hernangómez's style of play has drawn comparisons to NBA players Víctor Claver and Jonas Jerebko. He has been praised for his speed, athleticism, and approximately 7 ft wingspan. The duo of him and his brother, Willy, have also been compared to Spanish NBA stars Marc and Pau Gasol.

Personal life

Hernangómez's immediate family is made up of former or current basketball players. His older brother, Willy, currently plays for the Charlotte Hornets, having previously played for Real Madrid. His mother, Margarita Geuer Draeger was an international basketball player, winning a European championship with Spain in 1993. His father also played for Real Madrid and Estudiantes, and his younger sister currently plays for Estudiantes' youth team.