Eduardo Mingas

Eduardo Fernando Mingas (born 29 January 1979) is an Angolan former professional basketball player. Standing at 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in), Mingas primarily plays the power forward position. He is considered one of the best basketball players in Angolan and African basketball history.

Eduardo Mingas
Mingas in 2014
Personal information
Born (1979-01-29) 29 January 1979
Saurimo, Angola
NationalityAngolan
Listed height198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Listed weight106 kg (234 lb)
Career information
NBA draft2001: undrafted
Playing career1995–2022
PositionPower forward
Career history
2000–2005Interclube
2006–2010Petro de Luanda
2010–2013Interclube
2013–2017Recreativo do Libolo
2017–2019Primeiro de Agosto
2019–2021Petro de Luanda
2021–2022Interclube
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Angola
AfroBasket
Gold medal – first placeAbidjan 2013National team
Gold medal – first place Benghazi 2009National team
Gold medal – first placeLuanda 2007National team
Gold medal – first placeAlgiers 2005National team
Silver medal – second place Antananarivo 2011National team
Silver medal – second placeRadès 2015National Team

Professional career

On 21 October 2021, at age 42, Mingas signed with Interclube for a third stint.[1]

International career

Mingas has represented the Angola at the 2002 World Championship, 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2006 World Championships.[2]

References
  1. "EDUARDO MINGAS ASSINA PELO INTERCLUBE – Fintabue". 10 May 202 (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  2. "Eduardo Mingas". FIBA. Retrieved 31 July 2015.


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