Usman Garuba
Real Madrid/C/
SpainPlayer Info
Usman Garuba is a defensive-minded Spanish center who has returned to his roots with Real Madrid after beginning his professional career in the NBA. The Madrid native was a first-round pick (23rd overall) by the Houston Rockets in the 2021 Draft, having already won multiple accolades with Real Madrid's senior team as a teenager. In the NBA, Garuba's calling card was his intelligent defense, rebounding, and passing ability for a big man, though his offensive game remained a work in progress. Now back with the European champions, wearing number 16, he rejoins a club where he is deeply familiar and can compete for the highest continental honors. His game is perfectly suited for EuroLeague basketball, where his high IQ, screening, and defensive versatility are highly prized. Garuba's journey represents a successful European development path—excelling at home, testing himself in the NBA, and returning as a more complete player to one of the world's best clubs.
Overview
Honors
Key Stats
Glossary
Liga ACB 2024-2025Regular Season
GP
24
MPG
13.42
PPG
5.5
2PM%
63%
3PM%
26%
REB
3.5
AST
0.46
STL
0.63
BLK
0.54
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Liga ACB 2024-2025Regular Season
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
24
Games Started
9
Minutes
13.42
Points
5.5
Rebound
3.5
Assist
0.46
Block
0.54
Steal
0.63
Field Goal %
55%
3-Point Field Goal %
26%
Free Throw %
69%
Offensive Rebound
1.33
Defensive Rebound
2.17
Turnovers
0.71
Assists/Turnovers
0.6
Personal Fouls
2.08
Total Data
Points
132
Rebound
84
Assist
11
Block
13
Steal
15
Field Goal %
55%
3-Point Field Goal %
26%
Free Throw %
69%
Offensive Rebound
32
Defensive Rebound
52
Turnovers
17
Personal Fouls
50