Rafael Castro

Rafael Castro
Houston Rockets
PositionCenter
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2003-03-30) March 30, 2003
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolDover (Dover, New Jersey)
College
NBA draft2026: undrafted
Playing career2026–present
Career history
2026–presentHouston Rockets
2026–present→Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Career highlights
  • 2× Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2025, 2026)
  • 2× Atlantic-10 All-Defensive Team (2025, 2026)

Rafael Castro (born March 30, 2003) is a Dominican-American basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Providence Friars and George Washington Revolutionaries.

Early life

Castro attended Dover High School in Dover, New Jersey, and committed to play college basketball for the Providence Friars over offers from other schools such as Dayton, Miami, Seton Hall, Xavier, and VCU.[1]

College career

As a freshman in 2021–22, Castro did not appear in any games and was redshirted.[2] In the 2022–23 season, he averaged just 1.8 points on 6.5 minutes per game.[3] In 2023–24, Castro averaged 2.9 points in 34 games played. After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[4]

Castro transferred to play for the George Washington Revolutionaries.[5] On November 12, 2024, he posted 12 points and 12 rebounds in a victory against North Carolina A&T.[6] On January 15, 2025, Castro posted 27 points and 13 rebounds in a loss versus Duquesne.[7] He finished the 2024-25 season, he averaged 14.0 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, earning All-Defensive and Second Team All-League honors.[8] On December 31, 2025, Castro scored a season-high 27 points in a victory versus Richmond.[9] He finished the 2025-26 season, averaging 15.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game.[10] After the conclusion of the season, Castro prepared for the 2026 NBA draft, accepting an invite to the NBA scouting combine.[11][12]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA draft, Castro signed a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. [13]

References

  1. ↑ Koch, Bill (5 November 2020). "New Jersey forward Rafael Castro commits to Providence". The Providence Journal. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  2. ↑ Koch, Bill (4 April 2023). "Another big name returning to Providence College basketball — how the team is shaping up". The Providence Journal. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  3. ↑ DeGruy, Jaden; Jainchill, Ryan (13 April 2026). "Castro leaves men's basketball as both product and pillar of program's turnaround". The GW Hatchet. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  4. ↑ Jainchill, Ryan (28 October 2024). "Men's basketball picks up four transfers looking to turn tables". The GW Hatchet. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Spitalny, Ben (16 April 2024). "Men's basketball bolsters frontcourt with Providence transfer Castro". The GW Hatchet. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  6. ↑ Erickson, Nick. "Outside-In: GW's Rafael Castro Redefines the Modern Big Man". GW Today. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  7. ↑ DeGruy, Jaden; Jainchill, Ryan (14 April 2025). "Best male athlete: Rafael Castro". The GW Hatchet. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  8. ↑ Stevens, Patrick (28 October 2025). "MBB Preview: With Castro Leading a Deep, Talented Scoring Team, GW Poised for Successful Season". Atlantic 10. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  9. ↑ Jainchill, Ryan (14 May 2026). "Castro called up to NBA Combine with draft stock on the rise". The GW Hatchet. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  10. ↑ Marvi, Robert. "2026 Lakers draft prospects: Rafael Castro". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  11. ↑ Villalpando, Eduardo (19 May 2026). "Dominican Prospect Rafael Castro Emerges as Sleeper in Draft". VAVEL.com. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  12. ↑ Almanza, Clemente. "Report: Thunder had predraft workout with George Washington's Rafael Castro". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  13. ↑ "BALONCESTO NBA: Rafael Castro firma un pacto de dos vías con los Bucks de Milwaukee. El centro dominicano probablemente pasará la mayor parte de su tiempo con su filial de la G League, el Wisconsin Herd". Listin Diario (in Spanish). 25 June 2026.
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