Bruno Afonso David Fernandes, known as Bruno Fernando, is a professional Angolan basketball player who plays for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA as of November 2024. Fernando attended Montverde Academy before transferring to IMG Academy. After completing high school, he joined the Maryland Terrapins, representing the University of Maryland. He played the Terrapins for two years, appearing in 64 games, starting in 53 of them, and recording 770 points, 558 rebounds, and 89 assists as per his college profile. As a sophomore, Fernando played all 34 games, averaging 13.6 points and 10.6 rebounds.
In 2019, he was named to the First-Team All-Big Ten and the Big Ten All-Defensive Team. Fernando also played for the Angolan team at various levels. He was part of the 2014 Under-17 FIBA World Champions, where he averaged 9.1 points and 10.6 rebounds. Additionally, he represented Angola in the 2016 Rio Olympics qualifying tournament and won the FIBA Africa Under-18 Championship in 2016. Fernando was selected as the 34th overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2019 NBA draft, becoming the first Angolan player ever to be drafted into the NBA. He was later traded to the Atlanta Hawks. As of November 18, 2024, he has played 214 NBA games, scoring 853 points, grabbing 698 rebounds, and dishing out 155 assists.
Bruno Fernando Wingspan
According to NBA 2K25 ratings, Fernando’s wingspan is 7 feet 3 inches (221 cm). He plays as a center for the Toronto Raptors as of November 2024.
Bruno Fernando Height
According to his NBA profile, Bruno Fernando stands 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm).
Bruno Fernando Weight
According to his NBA profile, Bruno Fernando is listed as 240 lbs (109 kg).
Bruno Fernando Age
As of November 2024, Bruno Fernando is 26 years old, born on August 15, 1998, in Luanda, Angola.
FAQs on Bruno Fernando
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