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Juancho Hernangómez

Juan Alberto "Juancho" Hernangómez Geuer is a Spanish professional basketball player.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Juan Alberto "Juancho" Hernangómez Geuer is a Spanish professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for seven seasons before returning to Europe, and as of the latest available sources he plays for Panathinaikos in the Greek Basketball League and EuroLeague. Hernangómez has a direct connection to Canadian basketball fans as a former member of the Toronto Raptors during the 2022–23 NBA season.

Early life and youth career

Juancho Hernangómez was born in Madrid, Spain, on 28 September 1995. He developed as a player with Club Baloncesto Estudiantes before entering the NBA draft.

NBA career

The Denver Nuggets selected Hernangómez with the 15th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. He later played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz and Toronto Raptors during his seven-season NBA tenure.

Return to Europe

After his NBA career, Hernangómez signed with Panathinaikos. With the club, he won the 2024 EuroLeague title and the 2023–24 Greek championship. He was named to the All-EuroLeague Second Team for the 2024–25 season.

International career

Hernangómez has been a member of Spain's national team. He has participated in major international competitions, including FIBA World Cup, EuroBasket and Olympic tournaments.

Key facts

  • Hernangómez was selected 15th overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 2016 NBA draft.
  • He spent seven seasons in the NBA before returning to Europe.
  • He has played for Panathinaikos in the Greek Basketball League and EuroLeague.
  • He won the EuroLeague championship with Panathinaikos in 2024.
  • He was named to the All-EuroLeague Second Team for the 2024–25 season.
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Canadian context

He was a Toronto Raptors player during the 2022-23 NBA season, which gives him a direct connection to Canadian basketball fans.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Juancho Hernangómez?
He is a Spanish professional basketball player who has played in the NBA and in Europe.
What position does he play?
He is listed primarily as a power forward.
Which NBA team drafted him?
The Denver Nuggets drafted him 15th overall in 2016.
What team does he play for now?
The latest available sources list him with Panathinaikos in Greece.
Has he won major titles?
Yes. Sources list a 2024 EuroLeague championship with Panathinaikos and international medals with Spain.

References

  1. NBA — https://www.nba.com/player/1627823/juancho-hernangomez
    Supports: Birthdate, nationality, height, last attended school, draft position, and NBA experience.
  2. Basketball-Reference — https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hernaju01.html
    Supports: Draft details, position, and NBA career information.
  3. EuroLeague Basketball — https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/juancho-hernangomez/profile/012712/
    Supports: Panathinaikos team membership, 2024 EuroLeague title, awards, and international competition record.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juancho_Hernang%C3%B3mez
    Supports: Full name, birth date, and club history summary.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nba/player/stats/_/id/4017839/juancho-hernangomez
    Supports: NBA position, birthdate, draft information, and team history.