Filiberto Rivera
- January 4, 2024
- Basketball Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Filiberto Rivera |
Occupation | Basketball Player |
Date Of Birth | Sep 28, 1982(1982-09-28) |
Age | 42 |
Birthplace | Carolina |
Country | Puerto Rico |
Horoscope | Virgo |
Filiberto Rivera Biography
Name | Filiberto Rivera |
Birthday | Sep 28 |
Birth Year | 1982 |
Place Of Birth | Carolina |
Birth Country | Puerto Rico |
Birth Sign | Virgo |
Filiberto Rivera is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on September 28, 1982 in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Filiberto Rivera (born on September 28th 1982) Also called “Fili”, is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player who is a member of Santeros de Aguada of the BSN in Puerto Rico. Rivera has played for the NCAA, NJCAA and the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) as well as international basketball with the BSN in Germany as well as Italy. Rivera has been a part of the Puerto Rican National Team since 2006.
Rivera was a standout in his college career, where Rivera received the honor of the First Team NJCAA All-American, Junior College Player of the Year (2002-03) and was named First Team All-WAC in his senior and junior seasons. He is ranked third on the University of Texas El Paso all-time lists of the number of career assist (381)and the percentage of free-throws (.815). The Texas-El Paso following his in the first two seasons in Southeastern Community College in West Burlington, Iowa.
During his senior year (2004–05); Rivera averaged 13.5 points while leading the WAC and ranking seventh nationally in assists (7.2 apg). Also paced the conference in free throw shooting (.853) and ranked sixth in steals (1.3 spg). Season total of 229 assists set a school record. Dished out 10 or more assists five times and posted two double-doubles. Recorded a school single-game record 18 assists versus zero turnovers vs. Louisiana Tech. Tallied 23 points and six assists at Nevada. Posted 19 points and 12 assists vs. Fresno State. Scored 21 points and grabbed a career-high seven steals at San Jose State. Registered a career-high 32 points vs. Boise State in the WAC Tournament title game. Earned WAC Tournament MVP honors.
During the summer of 2005, Filiberto participated in the Summer Pro League with the Dallas Mavericks and Cleveland Cavaliers.
In his sophomore year (2002-03) at Southeastern CC, Rivera averaged 16.2 points and 6.7 assists. The team helped lead Southeastern towards a 37-1 mark and an NJCAA Tournament championship. Averaged 17.4 points in the NJCAA Tournament on his way to winning MVP awards. The team was led by 18 , which was in the final game against. the San Jacinto (Tex.). Achieved a season-high of 37 points in the game vs. Iowa Western. Named as a first Team NJCAA All- American and Junior College Player of the Year.
Filiberto Rivera Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Basketball Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Filiberto Rivera is one of the richest Basketball Player from Puerto Rico. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Filiberto Rivera 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Rivera has been a player with the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico since 1999. Rivera was named the Rookie of the Year award in 2000 for the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico.
The first season of his rookie season (2001-02); Rivera averaged 11.9 points, and high for the team of 5.1 assists. He was third on the team for scoring and was the top player in steals per game. Contributed to team’s score of 25-10 in the overall.
During his junior year (2003–04); Rivera averaged 11.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists (third in the WAC) and 1.7 steals (fourth). Scored in double figures in 21 games. Recorded season-high 22 points at San Jose State. Tallied 14 points and eight assists vs. Rutgers. Named to the WAC All-Tournament team after averaging 9.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists in three games. Registered 14 points, six assists, and a career-high nine rebounds vs. Nevada in the WAC Tournament title game. Scored 12 points and grabbed six assists vs. Maryland in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Filiberto Rivera height 6 ft 2 in Filiberto weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Filiberto Rivera Dating?
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On 2006 Rivera participated in the BSN, where he led the team to the league’s championship. On January 29, 2008, the Carolina Giants announced that they began negotiations with Rivera. On January 31, 2008 the team officially announced Rivera’s signing.
Facts & Trivia
Filiberto Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Puerto Rico. Filiberto Rivera celebrates birthday on September 28 of every year.
On October 28, 2016, Rivera parted ways with the German team Science City Jena.