Rubio named top young player in Europe

Minnesota Timberwolves prospect Ricky Rubio has been named the best young male player in Europe for the third year in a row. The Timberwolves said Thursday the honor comes from the European division of the international basketball governing body FIBA.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves prospect Ricky Rubio has been named the best young male player in Europe for the third year in a row.

The Timberwolves said Thursday the honor comes from the European division of the international basketball governing body FIBA.

The point guard from Spain has played this season for professional team FC Barcelona. The Timberwolves took Rubio with the fifth pick in last year’s draft and hold his NBA rights.

Rubio started playing professionally at age 14. He’s 19 now.

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