| Nickname(s) | Betinho |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Team | SL Benfica |
| Born | May 2, 1985 Cape Verde |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Pro career | 2003–present |
| Career history | FC Barreirense (2003–2007) Leche Rio Breogan (2007-2011) |
João Gomes (born May 2, 1985 in Fogo, Cape Verde), most commonly known as Betinho, is a Portuguese basketball player.[1]
Gomes played for FC Barreirense in Portugal, the club where he developed his basketball skills, and was noticed by American and European scouts. His performance with Barreirense led to an invitation to play in the Reebok EuroCamp 2006 and 2007 editions in Treviso. Betinho was draft eligible for the 2007 NBA Draft. After working out for several NBA teams such as the Boston Celtics, Portland Trail Blazers, and Detroit Pistons, he went undrafted.
He participated in EuroBasket 2007 in Spain for Portugal, averaging 10 ppg, 3.8 rpg and 1.2 apg. João Gomes was also a member of the Portuguese National Team in 2009 in the qualifying round for Eurobasket 2009.
On August 22, 2011, Betinho was confirmed as a new signing for SL Benfica.
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