Richard Nguema
About
Richard Nguema Balboa, a versatile basketball talent with dual nationality, began with Real Madrid, winning Liga ACB and Copa ULEB. Despite reduced time at Club Baloncesto Estudiantes, he excelled. His journey spanned teams and leagues in Spain, Guinea Ecuatorial, and the Dominican Republic. Beyond sports, he brings five years of project management
Experience
Basketball coach
Sep 2022 - Present
Since September 2022, I've taken on the role of basketball coach at CB Teguise, holding positions within the junior team and the first autonomous category, contributing to player development and team success.
Project Manager
Sep 2018 - Present
For the past five years, I've been actively engaged as a project manager at Fundacion Martinez Hermanos, focusing on social sports projects in West Africa. This experience has allowed me to contribute meaningfully to community development through sports initiatives.
Basketball player
Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
In the 2017-2018 season, I joined Cañeros del Este, a team in the top-tier Liga Nacional de Baloncesto (LNB) in the Dominican Republic.
Basketball player
Jan 2017 - Jul 2018
In 2017, I made a return to Malabo Kings to participate in the Africa Cup, marking a historic moment as the first team from Guinea Ecuatorial to compete in the tournament.
Basketball player
Mar 2016 - Jul 2016
Amid a break in the African championship, I returned to Cáceres in March, and together we clinched the promotion.
Basketball player
Jul 2013 - Sep 2016
During my time with Malabo Kings, representing my parents' homeland, we secured the Central Africa championship four times. Additionally, I earned the title of Best Point Guard in Zone 4 for three consecutive seasons.
Basketball player
Dec 2012 - Sep 2013
In the 2012-13 season, I played for Cáceres in LEB Oro, helping the team thrive in the league.
Basketball player
Aug 2010 - Jul 2012
During my time with Obradoiro CAB from 2010 to 2012, I was recruited with a specific goal: securing promotion from LEB Oro to ACB. Successfully achieving this objective marked a significant accomplishment for the team during those years.
Basketball player
Aug 2008 - May 2010
From 2008 to 2010, I brought my basketball skills to Club Baloncesto Estudiantes. During this period, I actively participated in EBA and ACB competitions, making substantial contributions to the team's performance and embodying a strong presence on the court.
Basketball player
Sep 2000 - May 2008
I played for Real Madrid from 2000 to 2008, starting in the youth teams and eventually playing for the first team for two seasons.
Education
Business Administrtion
- Bachelors
Sep 2012 - Aug 2017
While pursuing my passion for playing, I earned a degree in Business Administration from UNED.
