Dominican Republic

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Players
0 Antonio Pena PF 203 cm 38 yo
1 Angel Thomas Nunez PF 203 cm 95 kg 33 yo
3 Jean Montero PG, SG 188 cm 80 kg 21 yo
5 Victor Liz SG 183 cm 38 yo
7 Adris De Leon PG 180 cm 40 yo
10 Andres Feliz PG 183 cm 88 kg 27 yo
11 Eloy Vargas C 211 cm 36 yo
14 Miguel Simon PF 203 cm 30 yo
23 Eddy Polanco SG 193 cm 30 yo
24 Adonys Henriquez SG 198 cm 30 yo
27 Chris Duarte SG 196 cm 86 kg 27 yo
40 Luis Santos C 203 cm 30 yo
Nestor Garcia Head Coach
Statistics
GM 2P% 3P% FT% REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
News
Ivica Zubac shows off, Croatia claims spot in OQT finals

2024-07-06

Croatia led a nail-biting finish over the Dominican Republic with a score of 77-80 to claim a spot in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament finals. The game was close throughout, and neither team managed to outscore the other by more than 5 points in any quarter.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 32 points, leads Greece over Dominican Republic

2024-07-03

Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo hadn't played an official game since April 9th, when he suffered a calf strain during the 2024 NBA Playoffs. This injury caused him to miss key games in the first-round matchup against the Indiana Pacers, which Milwaukee ultimately lost.
Chris Duarte hopeful OQT can revive his career: 'I'll make sure everybody hears my name'

2024-07-02

Chris Duarte and the Dominican Republic had an easy afternoon in their Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Dominican Republic wants to recruit Tyson Perez

2024-05-30

The Dominican Republic is doing everything it can to have Tyson Perez for the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga. Perez is from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and wants to represent his country, too. However, the 28-year-old has already played for Spain in FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers and FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers.
Bladimir Regalado: Dominican Republic physio passes away during trip home from World Cup

2023-09-06

Horrible news shocked the Dominican Republic's basketball community after it was announced that the team's physio, Bladimir Regalado, had passed away. According to ElPadiTV, Regalado suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during his trip home from the Philippines, where the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is hosted.
Karl-Anthony Towns 39 points not enough to defeat Puerto Rico

2023-09-01

Karl-Anthony Towns was dominant on both sides of the court, but it was not enough for the Dominican Republic to defeat Puerto Rico. The underdogs won by a score of 102-97 (17-12, 28-33, 24-29, 33-23). The Dominican Republic was leading throughout the majority of the game, but Puerto Ricans made a big run in the fourth quarter.
Karl-Anthony Towns sends message to Filipino people

2023-08-31

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is having a very successful FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 so far, personally and with a team. His Dominican Republic has a perfect 3-0 record in the tournament as they prepare for the Second-Round battles against Puerto Rico and Serbia in Group I, while KAT is averaging 19.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.
Games
News
Ivica Zubac shows off, Croatia claims spot in OQT finals

2024-07-06

Croatia led a nail-biting finish over the Dominican Republic with a score of 77-80 to claim a spot in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament finals. The game was close throughout, and neither team managed to outscore the other by more than 5 points in any quarter.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 32 points, leads Greece over Dominican Republic

2024-07-03

Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo hadn't played an official game since April 9th, when he suffered a calf strain during the 2024 NBA Playoffs. This injury caused him to miss key games in the first-round matchup against the Indiana Pacers, which Milwaukee ultimately lost.
Chris Duarte hopeful OQT can revive his career: 'I'll make sure everybody hears my name'

2024-07-02

Chris Duarte and the Dominican Republic had an easy afternoon in their Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Dominican Republic wants to recruit Tyson Perez

2024-05-30

The Dominican Republic is doing everything it can to have Tyson Perez for the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga. Perez is from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and wants to represent his country, too. However, the 28-year-old has already played for Spain in FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers and FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers.
Bladimir Regalado: Dominican Republic physio passes away during trip home from World Cup

2023-09-06

Horrible news shocked the Dominican Republic's basketball community after it was announced that the team's physio, Bladimir Regalado, had passed away. According to ElPadiTV, Regalado suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during his trip home from the Philippines, where the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is hosted.
Karl-Anthony Towns 39 points not enough to defeat Puerto Rico

2023-09-01

Karl-Anthony Towns was dominant on both sides of the court, but it was not enough for the Dominican Republic to defeat Puerto Rico. The underdogs won by a score of 102-97 (17-12, 28-33, 24-29, 33-23). The Dominican Republic was leading throughout the majority of the game, but Puerto Ricans made a big run in the fourth quarter.
Karl-Anthony Towns sends message to Filipino people

2023-08-31

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is having a very successful FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 so far, personally and with a team. His Dominican Republic has a perfect 3-0 record in the tournament as they prepare for the Second-Round battles against Puerto Rico and Serbia in Group I, while KAT is averaging 19.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.
'It was electric': Karl-Anthony Towns on playing in front of record-breaking Filipino crowd

2023-08-30

It doesn't happen every day to have the chance to play in front of 38,115 people, especially for a basketball game.  It's something that Karl-Anthony Towns, the star of the Dominican Republic NT, experienced on his first day of the FIBA World Cup when his team played at the Philippines Arena, just outside of Manila, against the home team of the Gilas Pilipinas. 
Karl-Anthony Towns on his meeting with Manny Pacquiao: 'He's a legend'

2023-08-30

Everything is going well for Karl-Anthony Towns so far at the FIBA World Cup. His Dominican Republic advanced to the Second Group of the competition after winning all the games played in the first phase.  Towns has been playing at a really high level, but in between games, he also had the opportunity to meet a real legend of the Philippines, boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao. 
Karl-Anthony Towns after 3-0 group sweep: 'Everyone counted us out'

2023-08-29

The Dominican Republic's journey from underdogs to unbeatable in Group A has been nothing short of remarkable. The team coached by Nestor Garcia defeated Angola on Tuesday and completed a 3-0 sweep in their group in the FIBA World Cup 2023.
Karl-Anthony Towns struggles, but Dominican Republic stays undefeated

2023-08-29

Despite a lackluster performance by their star Karl-Anthony Towns, the Dominican Republic stayed undefeated in the FIBA World Cup 2023 and won Group A. Dominica edged out Angola 75-67 in Game Day 3, secured the third win in a row, and eliminated the African representatives from further contention.
Karl-Anthony Towns dominates, Dominican Republic stuns Italy

2023-08-27

Karl-Anthony Towns put on another dominant performance in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and guided his team to a second straight victory. After beating the hosts Philippines in the first game, the Dominican Republic stunned Italy on Sunday, 87-82.
Gianmarco Pozzecco ejected in Italy-Dominican Republic game

2023-08-27

Gianmarco Pozzecco continues to grapple with technical foul issues, a problem that has persisted since the emotional FIBA EuroBasket 2022 held last September. In Italy's second FIBA World Cup 2023 game against the Dominican Republic, their head coach faced ejection once again.
Inside record-breaking Philippine Arena: key difference from Europe

2023-08-26

I won't hide it. I've been to places in my basketball journalist career. But the Philippine Arena's greatness, the stands' depth, and the feeling of being in a unique basketball amphitheater were simply unparalleled. The basketball-crazy Filipino nation truly deserved this FIBA World Cup attendance record, with 38,115 fans showing up for the Philippines vs. Dominican Republic match.
Towns praises Philippines experience, while Clarkson leaves upset

2023-08-25

The FIBA World Cup opener couldn't have been scripted better. A record-breaking World Cup setting, with 38,115 fans in a basketball-crazy nation. The overwhelming feeling of awe being in such a grand venue like the Philippine Arena. And two NBA stars, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordan Clarkson, going head-to-head in a late-minute drama with their respective teams.
Karl-Anthony Towns posts double-double, Dominican Republic edges Philippines

2023-08-25

Utah Jazz star Jordan Clarkson put on a show in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 opener for the Philipines national team, but that was not enough to overcome the Dominican Republic with Karl-Anthony Towns on board. KAT led his team to an 87-81 win over Gilas Pilipinas, posting a strong double-double of 26 points (4/11 2PT, 1/5 3PT, 15/16 FT), 10 rebounds, and 19 EFF.
Philippines shatters FIBA World Cup attendance record with 38,115 fans

2023-08-25

Philippines basketball fans made history in Manila. 38,115 spectators packed the Philippine Arena, setting a new FIBA Basketball World Cup attendance record. The setting for this unprecedented feat was the Philippine national team's inaugural match in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, where they clashed against the Dominican Republic. 
Philippines game vs Dominican Republic will set an attendance record

2023-08-25

The Philippine national team will play its first game in the 2023 FIBA World Cup against the Dominican Republic. A record crowd will watch the match. The duel will take place in the Philippine Arena, the largest indoor venue in the world that holds up to 55,000 spectators. It is expected that 43,000 people will watch the game, shattering the previous FIBA World Cup record.
Karl-Anthony Towns headlines final 12-man Dominican Republic roster

2023-08-21

Dominican Republic is the latest team that announced its final 12-man roster for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns headlines the roster alongside Eloy Vargas and Victor Liz. Dominican Republic will play in Group A in Manilla, Philippines, and face Angola, Philippines, and Italy.
Karl-Anthony Towns returns after 10 years, Dominican Republic stuns Canada

2023-08-18

After much anticipation, Karl-Anthony Towns made his comeback to the Dominican Republic national team, helping his countrymen stun Canada in a friendly game.  In a tight 40-minute contest, the underdogs won 94-88 (27-26, 21-21, 18-19, 28-22), handing Canada their first loss in the preparatory cycle for the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Karl-Anthony Towns confirms his presence in the World Cup

2023-07-31

It's been ten years since Karl-Anthony Towns last wore the Dominican Republic jersey. Before each major international competition, he is eagerly awaited, but he always ended up skipping the tournament. This year seemed to be the right one since Rafael Uribe, the president of the national federation, had estimated a 90% chance of his participation in the World Cup.
Towns and Horford on Dominican Republic's extended list for World Cup

2023-07-26

The Dominican Republic's national team is often seen as the one capable of offering a surprise in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. With a month left until the competition, an extended list of candidates for the final roster has been announced.
Karl-Anthony Towns likely to play for Dominican Republic in World Cup

2023-07-18

Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Karl-Anthony Towns hasn't played for the Dominican Republic's national team in 10 years. The comeback might be on the corner. The Dominican Republic Basketball Federation's (FEDOMBAL) president Rafael Uribe recently went on a radio show Diamante Deportivo where he talked about the upcoming games for the national team.
Karl-Anthony Towns plans to play for Dominican Republic in FIBA World Cup 2023

2023-03-27

It's been a long wait for fans of the Dominican Republic, but NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns is ready to put on the national team jersey again. 'KAT' is planning on representing the country in FIBA World Cup 2023, when the Quisqueya competes at the tournament for the third straight edition.
Argentina wastes a 17-point lead and gets eliminated from World Cup

2023-02-27

The Argentinian national team led by as much as 17 points at one point in the do-or-die game but it was not enough to take down the Dominican Republic. Argentina led 61-44 with over 2 minutes remaining in the third quarter but then the guests started crawling back and the teams were only separated by 10 points heading into the final 10 minutes.
Karl-Anthony Towns and Al Horford lead Dominican Republic's NT list for WC Qualifiers

2022-07-31

Dominican Republic's national team will compete in the Second Round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers in August. Looking forward to the competition, the team's head coach Melvyn Lopez announced the preliminary 25-men squad for the upcoming competition. The most notable names on the roster - Boston Celtics big man Al Horford and Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns.
Italy advance to the final in Belgrade

2021-07-03

Italy got their ticket to the final thanks to a comfortable win over the Dominican Republic 79-59 (22-14, 20-16, 24-8, 13-21). They'll now wait for their opponent from the other semifinal between Serbia and Puerto Rico. In the first quarter, Italy had a great start, especially on the defensive side, limiting the Dominican Republic to just 6 points for a while. Mannion and Tonut provided the ...
Dominican Republic punch ticket to semis with a win against the Philippines

2021-07-01

Veteran guards led the Dominican Republic (1-1) to a win 94-67 (23-22, 16-19, 26-10, 29-16) against the Philippines (0-2). Another matchup with win-or-go-home significance started with an alley-oop from the Dominican Angel Thomas. It did not upset the Philippines, however, as they kept the quarter competitive and matched the Dominican attack with their own accurate shots. The second quarter ...
Boban Marjanovic leads Serbia to a win over the Dominican Republic

2021-06-29

Serbia (1-0) started their pursuit of an Olympic ticket with a 94-76 (31-23; 16-24; 20-19; 27-10) win over the Dominican Republic (0-1). The Caribbean country stayed within striking distance for the most part of the game but fell flat in the final quarter. Serbia came out firing on all cylinders and won the first quarter 31-23. However, the second belonged to the Dominicans, who stormed back and ...
Players
Seasons:   23/24 | 22/23 | 20/21 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 14/15 | 13/14 | 11/12 |
Statistics


2023/2024

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
OQT 3 55.9%
62/111 		32.1%
27/84 		84.6%
44/52 		31.3
19.3/12 		15.3 8 12.3 1.7 0 18.7 - 83


2022/2023

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 5 51.1%
92/180 		32.9%
49/149 		77.7%
94/121 		36.4
25.2/11.2 		18.6 6 14.2 2.4 - 22 - 85


2020/2021

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
OQT 3 48.6%
54/111 		27.7%
26/94 		91.5%
43/47 		38
25.7/12.3 		16.7 10 12.7 2 0 19.7 - 76.3


2019/2020

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2018/2019

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 5 44.6%
91/204 		30%
33/110 		70.9%
56/79 		34.2
23.2/11 		16.2 8.4 15 2.4 - 20.2 - 67.4


2013/2014

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 6 46.7%
120/257 		33.6%
39/116 		63%
51/81 		39.7
28.8/10.8 		13.5 5.7 18 3 - 19.7 - 68


2011/2012

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
Records
Seasons:   All | 23/24 | 22/23 | 20/21 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 14/15 | 13/14 | 11/12 | All

FIBA Basketball World Cup

Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency 2022-2023 91.2
Points 2022-2023 85
Rebounds 2013-2014 39.7
Assists 2022-2023 18.6
Steals 2018-2019 8.4
Blocks 2022-2023 2.4
2-pointers made 2013-2014 20
3-pointers made 2022-2023 9.8
Free throws made 2022-2023 18.8
Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency Karl-Anthony Towns
2022/2023 		22.8
Points Karl-Anthony Towns
2022/2023 		24.4
Rebounds Karl-Anthony Towns
2022/2023 		8
Assists Gelvis Solano
2018/2019 		6.6
Steals Victor Liz
2022/2023 		2
Blocks Eloy Vargas
2013/2014 		1.5
2-pointers made Karl-Anthony Towns
2022/2023 		4.4
3-pointers made Francisco Garcia
2013/2014 		3.6
Free throws made Karl-Anthony Towns
2022/2023 		7.8
Schedule
Seasons:   2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2015 | 2014 | 2012 |


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