NBA Players from Antigua and Barbuda: Full List (2026)
1 NBA player has come from Antigua and Barbuda, by Wikipedia’s count (including 1 U.S.-born Antiguan). As of October 2026, none is on an NBA roster. The most recent was Norvel Pelle (2019-2022).
NBA players from Antigua and Barbuda at a glance
| NBA players, all time | 1 (Wikipedia count) |
|---|---|
| On NBA rosters, October 2026 | None |
| First to play in the NBA | Norvel Pelle (2019) |
| Longest NBA career | Norvel Pelle (3 seasons) |
| Centers | None yet |
| 7-foot prospects in our database | None right now |
| Last checked | 9 October 2026 |
Every NBA player from Antigua and Barbuda
Sorted by NBA debut, earliest first. Status is as of October 2026, before the 2026-27 regular season, so it includes players on training camp deals.
| Player | Position | NBA seasons | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norvel Pelle | Forward | 2019-2022 | Former player | Born in Antigua and Barbuda; listed under Lebanon |
Players from Antigua and Barbuda in the NBA in 2026-27
No player from Antigua and Barbuda is on an NBA roster as of October 2026.
NBA centers from Antigua and Barbuda
No player from Antigua and Barbuda has played center in the NBA so far.
7-Foot Prospects from Antigua and Barbuda
No active player from Antigua and Barbuda listed at 7 feet or taller and born in 2001 or later is in our 7-Foot Prospect Database right now (last checked on 9 October 2026). The database tracks nearly 400 young 7-footers from 61 countries, and we add new names as they appear.
Player profiles from our archive
This section was first published in 2018. Teams and career details in it are as of that time; the tables above show where things stand in October 2026.
There aren’t many NBA players hailing from Antigua and Barbuda. In fact, there is only 1 player who played in the NBA: Julius Hodge. Antigua and Barbuda do have a National Basketball team, which you can check out here.
Julius Melvin Hodge was born in Harlem, New York on November 18th 1983, but this professional NBA athlete lived in Antigua most of his life, and descends from U. S. Virgin Island citizens. He went to North Carolina State University where he played for four years, and was chosen Atlantic Coast Conferences’ Player of the Year for the 2003-04 season after he led NCSU’s team up to the Sweet 16 round of NCAA’s tournament.
After finishing his college career, the Denver Nuggets chose him in the 2005 NBA Draft, where he was awarded number 20 in the first draft round. Then he performed on the 2005-06 season during 14 games, where he scored for the Nuggets an average of 0.9 points in 2.4 minutes.
The first game in his NBA career was on January 5th 2007 against the Los Angeles Lakers. After only six days he was part of a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks, and on February 7th of that year they also let him go. The Seattle Supersonics’ summer league team picked him up for the rest of that season.
Hodge went international, signing on August 10th 2007 with the team Cimberio Varese in Italy, and later in the season he changed to another Series A team in Italy called Legea Scafati.
Due to some problems he had in Italy to get the club managers to pay his salary, he went to Australia and on December 21st 2007 he became part of the Adelaide 36ers, replacing Mike Chappell.
He stayed in Australia for several years after that, except in the summer of 2009 where he participated in a Chicago Bulls training camp, but wasn’t picked up for the final roster. Then in November of the same year the Melbourne Tigers signed him to replace Chris Anstey.
After playing for several teams in countries like Venezuela, Iran, China, Vietnam and France, he returned to the USA and on May 18th 2015 he was appointed by Buffalo Bulls’ head coach Nate Oats to be the Director of Player Development of the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Why didn’t Julius Hodge make it in the NBA?
It’s unclear. Partly bad decision making, and partly his makeup.
He was skinny, and his shot was not automatic. His handle was fun and flashy, but not fundamental.
In terms of decision making, here is a since-deleted Tweet that he wrote, which he probably regrets:
Julius Hodge: “I remember purposefully sabotaging my Denver Nuggets pre-draft workout because I did not want to play for Karl. Had worst workout of my life”
You can read more about Julius Hodge’s fatal decision here on Reddit.
Frequently asked questions
How many NBA players are from Antigua and Barbuda?
Wikipedia counts 1 (including 1 U.S.-born Antiguan).
Which players from Antigua and Barbuda are in the NBA in 2026-27?
None as of October 2026. The most recent was Norvel Pelle (2019-2022).
Who was the first NBA player from Antigua and Barbuda?
Norvel Pelle, who debuted in 2019 (born in Antigua and Barbuda; listed under Lebanon).
Which centers from Antigua and Barbuda have played in the NBA?
None so far.
Are there 7-foot prospects from Antigua and Barbuda?
Not right now. Our 7-Foot Prospect Database has no active player from Antigua and Barbuda listed at 7 feet or taller and born in 2001 or later.
More guides: NBA players by country. Scouting reports: NBA center prospects.
Sources: Wikipedia, List of NBA players born outside the United States (revision of 3 October 2026); RealGM NBA player list (9 October 2026); Low Key NBA 7-Foot Prospect Database. U.S.-born players with family ties to Antigua and Barbuda may be missing from the table. Last checked 9 October 2026.
