Jerome Mincy
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| Position | Forward |
|---|---|
| League | BSN |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Team | Bayamón Cowboys |
| Nationality |  Puerto Rico |
| Born | October 10, 1964 Aguadilla, Puerto Rico |
| College | UAB |
| Draft | undrafted |
| Pro career | 1982 – 2002 |
Jerome Mincy (born October 10, 1964) in Ramey Air Force Base Aguadilla, Puerto Rico is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player of American parents. Mincy has played in the NCAA and the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico (BSN) with Bayamón Cowboys. He was a member of the Puerto Rican National Basketball Team from 1983 to 2002.
[edit] Brief Biography
Jerome joined the BSN's Vaqueros De Bayamon when he turned 18, in 1982, after a failed attempt at making the roster of the NBA's New York Knicks. He took the Vaqueros to two championships and many final appearances.
He also played for Puerto Rico's national basketball team from 1983 to 2002. He retired from the BSN after the 2002 Finals and from the Puerto Rican national team after the 2002 world championships in Indianapolis. He participated in 4 Olympic Games competitions representing Puerto Rico. He announced he will keep on the national team, but on an office position.
The Vaqueros team announced they will retire his jersey, number 8, at the start of next season. However, Mincy was traded to the Leones de Ponce before the season began. At a recent Leones visit to the Vaqueros home-court for a game, a fan was kicked out of the game, allegedly for carrying a poster that thanked Mincy for the years played with the Vaqueros.
Mincy was romantically involved with famous Puerto Rican model Taína in the late 90s.
Mincy enjoys talking to his fans and signing autographs, and he seems to like his celebrity status in Puerto Rico.
[edit] Career Stats
Mincy's NCAA stats are 1473 points with a 10.8 PPG, 933 rebounds, .477 field goal percentage, .638 free-throw percentage.
