Chris Ortiz

Christopher Ortiz (born April 2, 1993) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player for the Osos de Manatí of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional and the Puerto Rican national team.^[1] Standing at a height of 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m), he plays the power forward position.

Christopher Ortiz

No. 6 – Osos de Manatí
Position	Power forward
League	Baloncesto Superior Nacional
Personal information
Born	(1993-04-02) April 2, 1993 (age 32) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Nationality	Puerto Rican
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school	Christ the King (Middle Village, New York)
College	Kent State (2012–2016)
NBA draft	2016: undrafted
Playing career	2016–present
Career history
2023–2024	Blackwater Bossing
2024–present	Osos de Manatí

College career

Ortiz played college basketball at Kent State University.^[2]

Professional career

He is currently part of the Osos de Manatí of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.^[3]

National team career

Ortiz has represented Puerto Rico since 2013 as part of the Puerto Rican national team. He has played in many tournaments including FIBA Basketball World Cup and FIBA Americup. He was also part of the team that helped Puerto Rico qualify to the 2024 Summer Olympics after defeating both Italy in the semifinals and Lithuania in the final of one of four 2024 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments.^[4]