Joaquín Villanueva (basketball)

Joaquín Villanueva
Rayos de Hermosillo
PositionHead coach
LeagueCIBACOPA
Personal information
Born (1986-03-10) 10 March 1986
Mexico City, Mexico
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career history
As a player:
2012–2015Pioneros de Quintana Roo
2016Caballeros de Culiacán
2016Garzas Guerreras UATX
2017Aguacateros de Michoacán
2018–2020Mineros de Zacatecas
2021Dorados de Chihuahua
2022Mineros de Zacatecas
2023Halcones Rojos Veracruz
As a coach:
2025–Rayos de Hermosillo

Joaquín Villanueva Lozano (born 10 March 1986) is a Mexican former professional basketball player and current head coach of Rayos de Hermosillo.[1][2]

Career

Villanueva made his debut in 2012 season with the Pioneros de Quintana Roo to play in the LNBP, then in 2016 he made his debut in Caballeros de Culiacán in the CIBACOPA league.[3] He also played in the Mineros de Zacatecas and in the Halcones Rojos Veracruz of the same league.[4][5]

Coaching career

He started his coaching career in 2025 with Rayos de Hermosillo.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Rayos releva a su coach y rompe racha negativa con dramático triunfo sobre Halcones" (in Spanish). Grada Norte. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  2. ^ "Fernando Benítez y Joaquín Villanueva a Selección Mayor" (in Spanish). La Brecha. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  3. ^ ""Llega Joaquín Villanueva a aportar su granito de arena"" (in Spanish). Noroeste. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  4. ^ "Joaquín Villanueva y como Jonathan Rodríguez quieren entrar a la duela de Mineros" (in Spanish). El Sol de Zacatecas. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  5. ^ "Joaquín Villanueva jugará en Halcones Rojos" (in Spanish). Más noticias. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  6. ^ "Ganan Rayos en debut de Joaquín Villanueva como coach" (in Spanish). El Imparcial. Retrieved May 9, 2020.