Gerardo Suero


Angel Gerardo Suero is a Dominican basketball player. He entered the 2012 NBA Draft, but was not selected. Suero is also a member of the Dominican Republic national basketball team.

Early life

Suero was born on April 20, 1989, to Gerardo Suero and Zoralla Castillo. His father was a 1980 Olympic Games quarterfinalist in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes. In February 2007, Suero left his hometown of Villa Juana to live in the United States.

High school

Suero attended high school at Our Savior New American School. He averaged 33.1 points and 9.7 rebounds as a senior.

College

Suero attended Wabash Valley College, before transferring to Career Technical Institutes in New York City, and eventually the University of Albany.
Suero averaged 21.5 points per game in his first year at the University of Albany, along with 5.8 rebounds per game.
He claimed honors in the America East Conference as being America East Player of the Week 4 times.