Ismael Romero (ex Guaynabo) agreed terms with Al Ittihad Tripoli

Al Ittihad Tripoli (D1) strengthened their roster with the addition of experienced 35-year-old Puerto Rican-Cuban international 205cm center Ismael Romero. He played this summer at Mets de Guaynabo in the Puerto Rican BSN league. In 31 games he recently played, he recorded very impressive stats: 17.4ppg, 8.2rpg, and 2.7apg. He was also voted League Player of the Week.
In 2015, he was selected by the Grand Rapids Drive (D-League) in the fourth round (63rd overall) of the draft.
Romero represented Puerto Rico at the FIBA Olympic Games in Paris (France) two years ago. During this event, he scored an average of 7.3 points per game and had 7 rebounds per game.
Thanks to his pro career, he managed to play on five different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and North America) in twelve different countries. Romero has played previously in Argentina (Quimsa), Israel (Hapoel Haifa), Mexico (Libertadores, Panteras, and Capitanes), Philippines (Bolts), Puerto Rico (Vaqueros and Atleticos), Spain (Real Betis), South Korea (Sonicboom), Cuba (Lobos and Villa Clara), Libya (Al Ahly Tripoli), Dominican Republic (Gigantes), NBA G League (Grand Rapids Gold), and Nicaragua (Real Esteli). His team made it to the PBA Philippine Final Four in 2026. He was selected to Asia-Basket.com East Asia Super League Honorable Mention in 2026.