Carlos Escalera

Carlos Escalera (born June 26, 1979 in Mayagüez) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player.[1] Escalera has played in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico (BSN) with Guaynabo Conquistadores, Mayaguez Tainos, Aguadilla Tiburones, Coamo Marathon Runners, and Bayamón Cowboys Guaynabo Mets, and Capitanes De Arecibo

Carlos L. Escalera
Personal information
Born(1979-06-26)June 26, 1979
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
NationalityPuerto Rican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
CollegeMSSU
NBA draft2004(undrafted) / Undrafted
Playing career2006–present
PositionShooting guard
Career highlights and awards

Brief Biography

Escalera is the half-brother of former University of Miami star Guillermo Diaz. Escalera has played in the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico since 1997. In 2003 he was the Most Valuable Player for the BSN averaging 25.4 PPG, 4.2 RPG, and 2.9 APG for the Coamo Marathon Runners. For the past six years in Puerto Rico, he has averaged over 17 points per game. In four of those seasons, he shot over 50 percent from the field.

Escalera, scored 42 points in the Miami Tropics first-ever game in the ABA.

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References

  1. Kelly, Omar (30 March 2006). "DIAZ DECLARES FOR NBA DRAFT". South Florida Sun. p. 4C. Retrieved 1 April 2011.


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