Arnaldo Toro

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Toro and the second or maternal family name is Barea.
Arnaldo Toro
Free agent
PositionPower forward / Center
Personal information
Born (1997-10-28) October 28, 1997
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
NationalityPuerto Rican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Benedict's Preparatory School (Newark, New Jersey)
College
NBA draft2021: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2022BC Nokia
2022Cariduros de Fajardo
2022–2023Landstede Hammers
2023–2024VEF Rīga
2024Santeros de Aguada
2024–2025Juventus Utena
Career highlights

Arnaldo Toro Barea (born October 28, 1997) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player who last played for Juventus Utena of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL). He played college basketball for George Washington University and St. John's. He also represents the senior Puerto Rican national team.[1] Standing at a height of 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m), he plays the power forward and center positions.

Professional career

VEF Rīga (2023–2024)

On October 5, 2023, Toro signed with VEF Rīga in Latvian-Estonian Basketball League and Basketball Champions League.[2]

Juventus Utena (2024–2025)

On August 6, 2024, Toro signed one-year deal with Juventus Utena of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL).[3] He was released by the team on April 14, 2025.

National team

Toro represented Puerto Rico in the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship, where he was the best rebounder and averaged double-double.[4] He represented Puerto Rico national team the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.[5] He was also part of the team that helped Puerto Rico qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics after defeating both Italy in the semifinals and Lithuania in the final of one of four 2024 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments.[6]

References

  1. ^ Realgm.com profile
  2. ^ VEF Rīga sastāvu papildina Arnaldo Toro Barea
  3. ^ "Komplektacija baigta: į Uteną atvykstą Čempionų lygoje dvigubą dublį rinkęs Puerto Riko rinktinės narys". utenosjuventus.lt (in Lithuanian). 6 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  4. ^ 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship profile
  5. ^ 2023 FIBA World Cup player profile
  6. ^ "Puerto Rico ends 20-year Olympic drought with historic win over Lithuania". fiba.basketball. 7 July 2024.
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