Rigoberto Mendoza

Rigoberto Mendoza (born 6 July 1992) is a Dominican professional basketball player for Santeros de Aguada of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). He has previously played in Spain, Israel, Venezuela, and Mexico throughout his professional career.

Professional career Mendoza debuted in the Dominican league, where he played for Reales de La Vega. Later, he further gained experience in Spanish, Puerto Rican and Argentine basketball.

He joined Capitanes de Ciudad de México of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional for the 2017–2018 season, the first in franchise history. His impact was felt immediately as he averaged 15.7 points, as well as 2.8 assists per game.

On November 5, 2021, Mendoza signed with the Mexico City Capitanes of the NBA G League.

On January 19, 2022, Mendoza signed with Real Estelí of the Liga Superior de Baloncesto.

On April 16, 2023, Mendoza signed with Piratas de La Guaira of the Superliga Profesional de Baloncesto.

On July 14, 2023, Mendoza signed with Monbus Obradoiro of the Spanish Liga ACB.

On January 13, 2025, Mendoza signed a one-year contract with Petro de Luanda, the defending champions of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) and the Angolan Basketball League.

National team Mendoza has played for the Dominican Republic national basketball team on many occasions. At the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China, he was one of the cornerstones of the team that surprisingly beat Germany and advanced to the second round instead of the heavily favored competitor. Mendoza won a gold medal with his national team at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games held in San Salvador, El Salvador.