Bruno Fernando committed to Southern Methodist University in April 2016 but decided the following month to reclassify into the Class of 2017.
11 Facts About Bruno Fernando
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In October 2016, Bruno Fernando committed to the University of Maryland, after considering Auburn, Alabama, and Florida State, among others.
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Bruno Fernando had a strong freshman season as he averaged 10.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game, and earned All-Big Ten Freshman honors.
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Bruno Fernando was selected as the 34th pick of the 2019 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Bruno Fernando became the first Angolan player to be selected in the NBA draft.
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Bruno Fernando missed several games in January 2020 due to the death of his mother.
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On June 20,2021, Bruno Fernando was suspended for one game without pay for leaving the bench during an altercation between the Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers.
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On July 26,2022, Bruno Fernando re-signed with the Rockets in a two-way deal.
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In 2016, Bruno Fernando made his debut with Angola's men's national team and participated in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade.
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Bruno Fernando later joined the Angola senior team for the 2018 Olympic Qualifiers.
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Bruno Fernando did not play for his country for four years, until returning in August 2022 for Angola's World Cup qualifiers.