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- Born: September 23, 1989
- Birthplace: El Masnou, Spain
- Postion: Point Guard
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 180
- Youngest player in history of Spanish ACB LeagueESPN the Magazine: Ricky Rubio (November 6, 2008)
- Featured on April 2009 cover of Slam magazine, alongside Brandon Jennings
- Believed to be number 2 pick in 2009 NBA DraftWashington Times: NBA Lottery Watch (April 7, 2009)
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Ricky Rubio is a Spanish basketball prodigy, the youngest player ever to compete in Spain's premiere ACB League. Born in El Masnou, a seaside village near Barcelona, Rubio is point guard for DKV Joventut Barcelona.ESPN The Magazine: La Pistola Rubio declared for the NBA draft in March 2009 and is expected to be among the top picks.Sports Illustrated: Ricky Rubio of Spain wants to enter 2009 NBA draft (March 18, 2009).
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2009 NBA Draft
Because he turns 19 in September of the same year, Rubio just barely meets the NBA's age requirement. Having gained a reputation in America after a star turn against the US in the 2008 Olympics, Rubio is has been rated the number two NBA draft pick, behind Oklahoma's Blake Griffin.Washington Times: NBA Lottery Watch (April 7, 2009)
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