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Ricardo Julio Ledo (born September 10, 1992)[1] is an American professional basketball player for the Beirut Club of the Lebanese Basketball League. He committed to play for the Providence Friars, but the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) ruled him academically ineligible to play during his freshman season in 2012–13.[2] Ledo never played for the Friars that season, and at the end of the year he declared he was entering the 2013 NBA draft.[3]

Key Information

High school career

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During his high school career, Ledo spent his first two years enrolled at Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, Rhode Island. Ledo attended St. Andrew's School in Barrington, Rhode Island, Notre Dame Preparatory School in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and South Kent School in South Kent, Connecticut.[4] At St. Andrew's, Ledo's squad finished second in the NEPSAC Class B conference; at Notre Dame, he led the team to the Prep National Finals; and, at South Kent, he was a Second Team All-Conference performer as a senior.[4]

College ineligibility

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Ledo was rated the #21 overall college prospect by ESPN[2] and was a McDonald's All-American.[5] He committed to play for Providence College in his home state of Rhode Island. In September of his freshman year, the NCAA ruled him academically ineligible due to not having enough credits.[2][4] He stayed at school with the hope that he would be eligible during the second semester, but the NCAA never reinstated him.[3]

Professional career

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Dallas Mavericks (2013–2015)

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After spending one year at Providence without being able to play, Ledo declared for the 2013 NBA draft.[2] Despite never playing a single game in his career with Providence, he is still credited by the NBA as a player who came out of Providence as opposed to high school.

Ledo was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 43rd overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. His draft rights were then traded to the Philadelphia 76ers and finally to the Dallas Mavericks. On July 24, 2013, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Mavericks.[6] During his rookie and sophomore seasons, he had multiple assignments with the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League.[7] In order to make room for the signing of Amar'e Stoudemire, the Mavericks waived Ledo on February 18, 2015, after appearing in just 16 games over two seasons.[8] On March 3, he re-joined the Texas Legends.[9]

New York Knicks (2015)

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On March 19, 2015, Ledo signed a 10-day contract with the New York Knicks.[10] On March 29, he signed a second 10-day contract with the Knicks.[11] On April 3, he scored a career-high 21 points in an 87–101 loss to the Washington Wizards.[12] On April 8, he signed with the Knicks for the rest of the season.[13] On July 30, he was waived by the Knicks.[14]

Reno Bighorns (2015–2016)

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On October 30, 2015, he was acquired by the Reno Bighorns of the NBA Development League.[15] On February 8, 2016, he was named in the West All-Star team for the 2016 NBA D-League All-Star Game as a replacement for Erick Green, who received an NBA call-up, after averaging 20.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 29.9 minutes in 30 games.[16]

International career and G-League (2016–present)

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On April 21, 2016, Ledo signed with Santeros de Aguada of the Puerto Rican League.[17] Two days later he made his debut for Santeros in an 80–79 loss to the Atléticos de San Germán, recording 21 points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 28 minutes.[18][19] On May 12, he was waived by Santeros.[20]

On August 12, 2016, Ledo signed with Turkish BSL club Yeşilgiresun Belediye for the 2016–17 Basketbol Süper Ligi season.[21] Ledo finished the season as scoring champion, after he averaged 21.1 points per game.[22] After the end of the Turkish season, on May 14, 2017, Ledo signed with Spanish club Baskonia for the 2017 ACB Playoffs.[23]

On June 7, 2017, Ledo signed a two-year deal with Turkish club Anadolu Efes.[24] He was released by Efes after appearing in six BSL games and twelve EuroLeague games. In January 2018, he was acquired by the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League,[25] where he played in 17 games, averaging 15.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 steals in 33.9 minutes.[26] On March 27, after the G League season concluded, he signed with Vaqueros de Bayamón of the Puerto Rican League.[27]

On July 26, 2018, Ledo signed a one-year deal with Italian club Pallacanestro Reggiana.[28] On November 29, 2018, Pallacanestro Reggiana announced that they have parted ways with Ledo. The American was the top scorer in Serie A so far with 23.5 points per game in eight contests.[29]

On January 18, 2019, Ledo joined Beijing Fly Dragons to replace Pierre Jackson.[30]

On August 6, 2019, he signed with Anwil Włocławek of the Polish Basketball League.[31] During the 2019–20 season, he averaged 16.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.0 steals per game.[32]

On January 4, 2021, Ledo signed with the Chinese basketball team, Shanxi Loongs.[33][34] On February 23, 2021, his contract was terminated.[35]

On February 27, 2021, he signed with Lokman Hekim Fethiye Belediyespor of the Turkish BSL.[36]

On November 23, 2021, Ledo signed with Formosa Taishin Dreamers of the P. LEAGUE+.[37] On December 23, 2021, his contract was terminated.[38]

In January 2022, Ledo joined Guangdong Southern Tigers.[39]

On March 7, 2023, he signed with Semt77 Yalovaspor of the Turkish Basketball League (TBL).[40]

On July 11, 2023, Ledo signed with Anhui Wenyi of the National Basketball League.[41]

On January 3, 2024, Ledo returned to Europe after another stint in China, signing with Greek club AEK Athens for the rest of the season.[42] On January 15, however, Ledo was released from the club.[43]

On July 16, 2024, Ledo signed with the Blackwater Bossing of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) as the team's import for the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup.[44] On August 26, 2024, he was replaced by George King.[45]

On December 22, 2024, Ledo signed with the Beirut Club of the Lebanese Basketball League.[46][47]

NBA career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2013–14 Dallas 11 0 3.0 .353 .375 1.000 .2 .2 .1 .0 1.7
2014–15 Dallas 5 0 2.2 .000 .000 .500 .4 .2 .0 .0 .2
2014–15 New York 12 0 19.4 .356 .417 .750 2.8 1.5 .5 .1 7.4
Career 28 0 9.9 .336 .371 .769 1.4 .8 .3 .0 3.9

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from Grokipedia
Ricky Ledo (born September 10, 1992) is an American professional player who last played as a shooting guard and for CS Antonine in Lebanon's Division 1 League (DLBL). Standing at 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) and weighing 195 pounds (88 kg), Ledo has built a career spanning the , and international leagues across more than a dozen countries. Ledo honed his skills at , where he played for the from 2010 to 2013, earning recognition as a top high school recruit ranked among the nation's elite prospects. Selected by the with the 43rd overall pick in the second round of the , he briefly appeared in the NBA with the and , averaging 3.9 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game across 47 career appearances. His NBA tenure was limited, leading him to the and a nomadic international career that includes stints in leagues from , , , , , the , , , , , , , and . Throughout his professional journey, Ledo has demonstrated versatility and scoring prowess, notably averaging 19.4 points per game during the early 2025 Lebanese Basketball League season with before joining Trotamundos de Carabobo in May 2025 for the SPB campaign. He signed with CS Antonine in August 2025, where he averaged 25.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game in three October appearances before sustaining an injury reported in early 2025. As of 2025, Ledo is in his 13th professional season, marked by resilience and global adaptability.

Early career

High school career

Ricky Ledo was born on September 10, 1992, in , to parents Ricardo Carrasco and Kimeco Ledo. Growing up in a tough urban environment in Providence, Ledo began playing as a young child, using the sport as an outlet amid personal challenges that shaped his early development. Ledo attended in , for his freshman and years, where he quickly emerged as a standout player. As a in the 2008–09 , he earned second-team All-State honors from the Rhode Island Interscholastic League and contributed significantly to the team's success, including exploding for 31 points in the Division I state championship game to help secure Hendricken's sixth straight title. During his time at , Ledo received multiple All-State selections, highlighting his scoring ability and athleticism in Rhode Island high school . Seeking greater competition and exposure, Ledo transferred to prep schools, first to St. Andrew's School in , for his junior year, where he briefly played alongside future NBA player , before moving to other preps including a short stint at Notre Dame Preparatory School; he attended four different high schools over five years. He eventually enrolled at South Kent School in South Kent, , for the 2011–12 postgraduate season. At South Kent, he averaged 23.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, helping the team achieve a strong record and compete in national tournaments. His performances in high-profile events, such as the Pangos All-American Camp, showcased his elite scoring instincts and athleticism, drawing attention from college scouts. Ledo's high school talent led to recruitment by several major college programs, including local favorite , due to his roots. Scouting services ranked him as a top prospect in the class of 2012, with placing him at No. 21 overall, at No. 6, and Scout at No. 25, marking him as a high-major caliber player despite his unconventional prep path.

College career and draft eligibility

Ricky Ledo, a highly regarded recruit from his high school days at South Kent School, committed to Providence College on December 25, 2010, under then-head coach Keno Davis, with expectations that he would bolster the Friars' backcourt as a top-25 national prospect for the 2011–12 season. Following Davis's dismissal in March 2011, Ledo decommitted but recommitted to the program in September 2011 upon the hiring of new coach Ed Cooley, who had previously recruited him aggressively. Ledo enrolled at Providence in the fall of 2012, practicing with the team throughout the season. On September 5, 2012, the NCAA ruled Ledo a partial qualifier, citing academic deficiencies stemming from his attendance at four different high schools over five years, which resulted in insufficient core courses to meet full eligibility standards for competition. This determination allowed him to remain on scholarship and participate in practices but barred him from playing in any games during his freshman year, disrupting Providence's plans to feature him as a scoring guard in the . On April 9, 2013, Ledo announced his decision to forgo remaining collegiate eligibility and declare as an early entry candidate for the , having never appeared in a college game. In the draft held on June 27, 2013, he was selected 43rd overall in the second round by the , with his rights immediately traded to the in exchange for a future second-round pick and cash considerations. Ledo's ineligibility and subsequent departure forced significant adjustments to Providence's roster and strategy under Cooley, as the team had anticipated his contributions to their rebuilding efforts; although he provided value in practices, his absence from games contributed to a 12-19 record in the 2012–13 season and altered recruitment dynamics moving forward.

NBA career

Dallas Mavericks (2013–2015)

Ricky Ledo signed a four-year contract with the on July 24, 2013, with the 2013–14 salary valued at $544,000 and the first two years fully guaranteed for a total of $1,360,482. The deal reflected the Mavericks' investment in the second-round draft pick's potential as a versatile player, despite his limited college experience. Ledo made his first appearance for in the 2013 , playing in six games and averaging 7.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 36 percent from the field. His performances highlighted his athleticism and scoring ability, though efficiency issues were evident in limited minutes. During the 2013–14 season, Ledo was assigned to the , the ' NBA Development League affiliate, multiple times to facilitate his development. He made his NBA debut on November 1, 2013, against the and scored his first NBA points in that game. Ledo appeared in 11 games and averaged 1.7 points and 0.7 rebounds in 3.2 minutes per game. With the , he showcased his scoring talent, including a 20-point effort on February 21, 2014, against the Delaware 87ers in a 107–92 loss. Entering the 2014–15 season, Ledo participated in and preseason, appearing in seven exhibition games and averaging 6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. Regular-season opportunities remained scarce due to the team's depth at guard and positions, limiting him to 4 games with averages of 0.3 points and 0.3 rebounds in 1.8 minutes. Ledo continued receiving D-League assignments to the Legends, where he averaged 20.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists across 26 games that season. After two seasons, the Mavericks waived Ledo on February 18, 2015, to create roster space. Over his time with , he appeared in 15 total NBA games without any playoff exposure, averaging 1.3 points, 0.5 rebounds, and 0.2 assists in 3.0 minutes per game.

New York Knicks (2015)

Following his release by the in February 2015, Ricky Ledo signed a 10-day contract with the on March 19, 2015, providing him a second NBA opportunity built on his prior developmental experience with . He appeared in his first game for the Knicks three days later, on March 22, 2015, against the , entering as a reserve. Ledo secured a second 10-day contract with the Knicks on March 29, 2015. On April 8, 2015, the team converted his deal to a contract for the remainder of the 2014–15 season. In 12 total appearances off the bench during this stint, Ledo averaged 7.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 19.4 minutes per game, serving primarily as a backup guard amid competition from established players like José Calderón and . One highlight came on April 3, 2015, in a 101–87 loss to the , where Ledo achieved his career high of 21 points on 6-of-13 shooting (including 2-of-4 from three-point range) and 7-of-8 free throws, while adding nine rebounds in 32 minutes. Despite these flashes of scoring potential, his overall role remained limited by the Knicks' deep backcourt rotation. The Knicks waived Ledo on July 30, 2015, prior to the 2015–16 , ending his brief tenure with the team after just four months and minimal long-term impact.

Post-NBA career

G League assignments (2015–2018)

Following his release from the in July 2015, Ricky Ledo was acquired by the Reno Bighorns, the Knicks' affiliate in the NBA Development League (later rebranded as the G League), on October 30, 2015, via a trade involving the rights to center . In the 2015–16 season, Ledo emerged as a key scoring option for the Bighorns, appearing in 50 games while starting 49, and posting averages of 21.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game over 30.5 minutes of play; he shot 44.2% from the field and 39.5% from three-point range during this period. A highlight came on November 15, 2015, when he scored 30 points in a win over the Iowa Energy, showcasing his athleticism as a 6-foot-7 guard capable of driving and creating his own . His prolific scoring earned him a spot as a Western Conference replacement in the 2016 NBA D-League All-Star Game, where he contributed to the event's showcase of rising talent. After spending the 2016–17 season abroad, Ledo returned to the G League when the , affiliate of the , acquired his returning player rights on January 23, 2018, in a trade that also brought veteran guard Gary to the team. For the remainder of the 2017–18 season, Ledo suited up for 17 games with the Herd, starting 14, and averaged 15.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game in 33.8 minutes, while converting 96.4% of his free throws. These assignments solidified his role as a versatile scoring guard, using the G League as a platform for skill refinement and NBA call-up pursuits following his brief stints with and New York. Across his G League play from 2015 to 2018, Ledo appeared in 67 games, accumulating 1,326 points for an average of 19.8 , with 417 rebounds and 185 assists overall.

International career (2016–present)

Ledo's international career commenced in 2016 with a stint in the Turkish , where he joined Pınar for the 2016–17 season and led the league in scoring with an average of 21.2 , showcasing his scoring prowess as a versatile wing. He transitioned to Yeşilgiresun Belediye for the 2017–18 season in the same league, averaging 14.5 while adapting to the competitive European style of play. In July 2018, Ledo signed with of Italy's , where he averaged 23.5 points per game over eight appearances. On January 18, 2019, he moved to the with Beijing BeiKong, where he averaged 33.7 points per game over 14 games and delivered standout performances, including a career-high 54 points in a 2019 game against Tianjin. He later returned to with teams such as the and , contributing to his development as a scorer across Asian leagues. Ledo's time in highlighted his ability to handle high-pressure environments, though transitions between leagues presented challenges, including occasional injuries that affected his consistency. Returning to in January 2024, Ledo signed with in the Greek Basket League on January 3 for the remainder of the 2023–24 season, averaging 10.8 in limited appearances before parting ways on January 15. Later that year, on July 16, he joined the in the as an for the Governors' Cup, but an led to his release on August 26 after just a few games. Ledo signed with of the on December 22, 2024, where he averaged 19.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game over 12 outings in the 2024–25 season, demonstrating resilience amid frequent team changes. He re-signed with the team on January 13, 2025, continuing his contributions until moving to Trotamundos de in Venezuela's SPB league in May 2025. By November 2025, Ledo had joined CS Antonine in Lebanon's Division A on August 27, 2025, early-season stats showing him averaging 25.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game across three contests, underscoring his ongoing adaptability as a high-volume scorer with over 15 points per game across more than 200 international appearances. Injuries, such as the one that curtailed his Philippine stint, have been a recurring hurdle, yet Ledo has maintained a career average exceeding 15 points per game, with notable highs like 28 points in key CBA matchups.

Career statistics

NBA regular season

Ledo appeared in a total of 28 NBA regular-season games over two seasons, split between the and , averaging 3.9 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game. His shooting efficiency was limited, with a career of 34.0% and three-point percentage of 38.9%, alongside a free-throw percentage of 76.9%. He never appeared in an NBA playoff game. The following table summarizes his per-game averages during his NBA regular-season tenure:
SeasonTeamGPMPGPPGRPGAPGFG%3P%
2013–14113.01.70.20.2.353.375
2014–1552.20.20.40.2.000.000
2014–15NYK1219.47.42.81.5.356.417
Career289.93.91.40.8.340.389

Career highs and records

Ricky Ledo's NBA career highs occurred primarily during his time with the in the 2014–15 season. His single-game high for points was 21, achieved on April 3, 2015, against the , where he also recorded his career-high 9 rebounds and played 31 minutes and 38 seconds. He reached 4 assists in a game on April 1, 2015, versus the , while his high for steals was 2, set on March 28, 2015, against the . Ledo recorded 1 block in an NBA game on April 10, 2015, against the . In the , Ledo posted several notable single-game performances across multiple teams and seasons. His high for points was 33, during a playoff game with the Reno Bighorns against the D-Fenders on April 10, 2016. He achieved 30 points in a regular-season game versus the Bakersfield Jam on November 15, 2015, also with Reno. For assists, Ledo's peak was 12, recorded on March 3, 2016, in a G League contest. He grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds on January 4, 2016, while playing for the . Ledo's international career featured even higher scoring outputs in various leagues. His overall single-game points high was 54, set on February 28, 2019, with the in the (CBA). He scored 42 points in a Turkish (BSL) game on November 19, 2016, with Yeşilgiresun Belediye, establishing a personal best in that league at the time. In the CBA with Shanxi Fenjiu, Ledo tallied 35 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in an overtime thriller on January 27, 2021. Among Ledo's unique achievements, he became one of the rare players drafted into the NBA without playing any college games due to academic ineligibility at , a situation reminiscent of cases like in 2004. In terms of awards, Ledo was selected as a replacement for the Western Conference team in the 2016 while with the Reno Bighorns. He led the 2016–17 Turkish BSL in scoring with a 21.1 average for Yeşilgiresun Belediye. As of November 2025, Ledo continues his career in Venezuela's SPB with Trotamundos de , without surpassing prior single-game highs.
CategoryNBA HighGame DetailsG League HighGame DetailsInternational HighGame Details
Points21vs. , Apr. 3, 201533vs. D-Fenders, Apr. 10, 2016 (playoffs)54vs. , Feb. 28, 2019
Rebounds9vs. , Apr. 3, 201517vs. Vipers, Jan. 4, 2016N/AN/A
Assists4vs. , Apr. 1, 201512Mar. 3, 201610vs. , Jan. 27, 2021
Steals2vs. Bulls, Mar. 28, 2015N/AN/AN/AN/A

References

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