Guillermo Gustavo “Willy” Hernangomez Geuer is a Spanish basketball player. He is currently playing in the Center position for FC Barcelona Basquet in the Liga ACB and in the EuroLeague. However, he has also dabbled in the NBA for various teams like the New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans.
Willy Hernangomez was born on May 27, 1994 in Madrid, Spain. He is the older brother of basketball player Juancho Hernangomez. He has played basketball all over Europe and has garnered praise for his basketball skills. He also has several achievements in his credit so far. This includes being the FIBA EuroBasket MVP IN 2022, member of the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2017. He is also a 2-times Liga ACB Champion in 2013 and 2016. He is also a 2-times member of the ACB All-Young Players Team in 2015 and 2016. Willy Hernangomzes has represented Spain at the 2011 U18 European Championship in Poland and 2014 U20 European Championship in Greece. He has also competed in the EuroBasket (2015 in France, 2017 in Turkey and 2022 in Germany). He competed in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in China and the 2020 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The older Hernangomez has achieved a PPG of 7.3 with a RPG of 5.8, APG of 1.1 and a BPG of .4 in his basketball career so far. He will be playing for the Spain National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Willy Hernangomez Parents
Willy Hernangomez was born to Guillermo Hernangomez Heredero and Margarita Ivonne “Wonny” Geuer Draeger. He comes from a family with a basketball background.
Willy Hernangomez Mother
Willy Hernangomez’s mother is Margarita Ivonne “Wonny” Geuer Draeger. She is a former athlete and a basketball player like her son. She was a member of the Spain Women’s National Basketball Team and won a gold medal at the European Championship in 1993. Apart from this, she also won 4 Liga Femenina titles and the FIBA European Championship Cup in 1993.
Margarita Ivonne “Wonny” Geuer Draeger provided basketball exposure to her son. It helped him to become a successful basketball player.
Willy Hernangomez Father
Willy Hernangomez’s father is Guillermo Hernangomez Herdero. He is a former athlete and a basketball player like his son. He used to play for Real Madrid Baloncesto and Club Baloncesto Estudiantes, S.A.D. during his career.
Guillermo Hernangomez Heredero also provided valuable advice and knowledge to his son to help him become a good basketball player.
What Nationality are Willy Hernangomez’s Parents?
Willy Hernangomez’s parents, Guillermo Hernangomez Heredero and Margarita Ivonne “Wonny” Geuer Draeger both reside in Spain and are Spanish by nationality.
However, his mother is German by ethnicity and his father is Spanish by ethnicity.
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FAQs
A. Willy Hernangomez is currently 29 years old as of 2023.
A. Willy Hernangomez is from Spain.
A. Willy Hernangomez plays in the Center position in basketball.
A. Willy Hernangomez’s parents are Guillermo Hernangomez Heredero and Margarita Ivonne “Wonny” Geuer Draeger.
A. Willy Hernangomez is a part of the Spain National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
