Emmanuel Andújar
American-Puerto Rican forward for Capitanes de Arecibo and Puerto Rico.
Emmanuel “Emmy” Andújar, born January 27, 1992, is an American-Puerto Rican basketball player for the Capitanes de Arecibo of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) and represents Puerto Rico internationally. He played college basketball for the Manhattan Jaspers, where he earned MAAC All-Rookie, All-Tournament, and First Team honors. Andújar’s journey includes a professional start in Spain, a BSN championship in 2019, and a return to basketball after an 18-month battle with cancer.
Quick Facts
- League
- BSN
- Team
- Capitanes de Arecibo
- Position
- Small forward
- Number
- 2
- Born
- 27 January 1993
- Birthplace
- New York City, NY, U.S.
- Nationality
- American; Puerto Rican
- High school
- Rice (New York City, NY)
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- Andújar helped guide Rice High School to the 2011 CHSAA class AA championship game as a senior.
- Andújar lost his older brother, José, while he was a freshman in college.
College career
As a freshman, Andújar averaged 8.5 points per game and was named to the MAAC All-Rookie team. He played all 29 games as a sophomore, averaging 7.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. During his junior year, he averaged 8.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game and earned MAAC All-Tournament honors. In his senior season, he started 31 of 32 games, averaging 16.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, earning MAAC First Team, All-MET, and All-Tournament recognition.
Professional career
Andújar began his professional career in Spain with ICG Forca Leída of the Liga Española de Baloncesto, averaging 10.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game in 28 games. He then played in Puerto Rico for the Atenienses de Manatí (five games) and later for the Santeros de Aguada over three seasons, winning a BSN championship in 2019. After the team moved to Fajardo, he played for the Cariduros de Fajardo, averaging 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game in 30 games.
Lore / Story / Guide
Andújar’s college career at Manhattan saw steady growth. As a freshman (2011–2012), he averaged 8.5 points per game and made the MAAC All-Rookie team. By his senior year, he started 31 of 32 games, averaging 16.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, earning MAAC First Team, All-MET, and All-Tournament honors. Professionally, he began with ICG Forca Leída in Spain’s Liga Española de Baloncesto, averaging 10.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 28 games. In Puerto Rico, he played five games for Atenienses de Manatí, then three seasons with Santeros de Aguada, winning the BSN championship in 2019. When the team moved to Fajardo, he averaged 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 30 games for Cariduros de Fajardo. Andújar first represented Puerto Rico at the U18 level. In summer 2021, he was selected for the senior men’s team trials in Belgrade, Serbia, aiming for the Tokyo Olympics. Off the court, he was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 but returned to basketball 18 months later to play for Puerto Rico in the Pan-Am games. He graduated with a degree in communications.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Emmanuel Andújar born?
Emmanuel Andújar was born on 27 January 1993 in New York City, NY, U.S.
What position does Emmanuel Andújar play?
Emmanuel Andújar's position is listed as Small forward.
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