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).
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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Born
September 23, 1989
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Birthplace
El Masnou, Spain
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Postion
Point Guard
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Height
6' 4"
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Weight
180
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Youngest player in history of Spanish ACB LeagueESPN the Magazine: Ricky Rubio (November 6, 2008)
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Featured on April 2009 cover of Slam magazine, alongside Brandon Jennings
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Believed to be number 2 pick in 2009 NBA DraftWashington Times: NBA Lottery Watch (April 7, 2009)
