Rick Apodaca
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| Position | Guard, Forward (internationally) |
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| League | NBDL |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Team |  Legea Scafati |
| Nationality |  Puerto Rico |
| Born | July 1, 1980 North Bergen, New Jersey |
| College | Hofstra |
| Draft | undrafted |
| Pro career | 2000–present |
Rick Apodaca (born in July 1, 1980) in North Bergen, New Jersey) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player. Apodaca has played in the NCAA, USBL, NBDL, and the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico (BSN) with the Arecibo Captains, Bayamón Cowboys, and San German Athletics. Apodaca has played internationally in Poland and Italy. Apodaca is a member of the 2004 Puerto Rican National Basketball Team that defeated the United States in the 2004 Olympic Games.
[edit] Brief Biography
Apodaca played for the Orlando Magic's summer league team in 2003. Apodaca played with the Huntsville Flight of the NBDL during the 2004-2005 season. Since 2004 Apodaca has played for the San German Athletics in the BSN. In 2003 Apodaca played for the Westchester Wilfire of the USBL.
Apodaca currently plays in Italy with Legea Scafati of Serie A league.
Apodaca has been a member of the Puerto Rican National Basketball Team since 2002. Apodaca has participated in the World Championships in Indianapolis in 2002, Pan American Games of 2003 which Puerto Rico won the bronze medal, the 2004 Olympic Games which Puerto Rico defeated the United States, and the World Championships in Japan in 2006.
Apodaca is the only Puerto Rican basketball player to earn Most Valuable Player honors in Europe by winning the Polish League MVP in 2005. Apodaca is having a stellar performance in Italian League during the 2006-2007 season that he has received offers to participate with the Miami Heat during the summer league.
[edit] Career Highlights
2000 BSN Rookie of the Year
2003 Pan American Games Bronze Medal
2003 Pre-Olimpic Tournament Bronze Medal
2005 Polish League Most Valuable Player
2006 Italian Division I League A All-Star Game Starter
[edit] External links
- Apodaca's biography @ HoopsHype.com
- Apodaca's player file @ NBA.com
- El Nuevo Dia Article
- El Nuevo Dia Article (2)
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