NBA Players from Trinidad and Tobago: Full List (2026)
2 NBA players have come from Trinidad and Tobago, by Wikipedia’s count (including 1 U.S.-born Trinidadian). As of October 2026, none is on an NBA roster. The most recent was Carl Herrera (1991-1999).
NBA players from Trinidad and Tobago at a glance
| NBA players, all time | 2 (Wikipedia count) |
|---|---|
| On NBA rosters, October 2026 | None |
| First to play in the NBA | Ken Charles (1973) |
| Longest NBA career | Carl Herrera (8 seasons) |
| Centers | None yet |
| 7-foot prospects in our database | None right now |
| Last checked | 9 October 2026 |
Every NBA player from Trinidad and Tobago
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Charles | Guard | 1973-1978 | Former player | |
| Carl Herrera | Forward | 1991-1999 | Former player | Born in Trinidad and Tobago; listed under Venezuela |
Every NBA career from Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
First to last NBA season for each player. Orange means on an NBA roster in 2026-27.
First seasonLast season
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Player
Position
NBA seasons
Status
Ken Charles
Guard
1973-1978
Former player
Carl Herrera
Forward
1991-1999
Former player
Players from Trinidad and Tobago in the NBA in 2026-27
No player from Trinidad and Tobago is on an NBA roster as of October 2026.
NBA centers from Trinidad and Tobago
No player from Trinidad and Tobago has played center in the NBA so far.
7-Foot Prospects from Trinidad and Tobago
No active player from Trinidad and Tobago 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.
Ken Charles is a former NBA player from Trinidad and Tobago. He played in the NBA and in the Trinidad and Tobago national basketball team, which is one of the best in the CBC championship. The CBC is a competition that is run by FIBA and in which teams from the Caribbean participate. Their best years were from 1986 to 1990 when they won four gold medals in a row. Totally they have six gold medals, making them the second most successful Caribbean nation. The Bahamas have one more than them, seven.
Trinidad and Tobago NBA Players:
Ken Charles
Kenneth M. Charles was born July 10, 1951, in Port of Spain, San Fernando (Trinidad and Tobago). He stood at 6″ 3′ and played as a guard throughout his career. Before NBA he played for the Brooklyn Preparatory School (Brooklyn, New York) and college basketball for Fordham University. During the 1973 NBA draft, he was selected as the overall 38th pick by the Buffalo Braves where he stayed for three seasons (1973 to 1975). He also played for Atlanta Hawks from 1976 to 1978. In the five season he spent in the NBA he played a total of 322 games in which he had an average of 8.5 points and 2.5 assists per game.
Right now there are no immediate, additional NBA players expected to come from Trinidad and Tobago, but hopefully in the future we will see some blue chip NCAA or NBA prospects coming from Trinidad and Tobago.
How Trinidad and Tobago compares with other small basketball countries
NBA players all time: the eight leaders among the 46 countries we compared, and Trinidad and Tobago.
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Country
NBA players, all time
Nigeria
30
Lithuania
17
Italy
14
Montenegro
10
Bahamas
9
Cameroon
8
Congo
8
Israel
8
Trinidad and Tobago
2
Frequently asked questions
How many NBA players are from Trinidad and Tobago?
Wikipedia counts 2 (including 1 U.S.-born Trinidadian).
Which players from Trinidad and Tobago are in the NBA in 2026-27?
None as of October 2026. The most recent was Carl Herrera (1991-1999).
Who was the first NBA player from Trinidad and Tobago?
Ken Charles, who debuted in 1973.
Which centers from Trinidad and Tobago have played in the NBA?
None so far.
Are there 7-foot prospects from Trinidad and Tobago?
Not right now. Our 7-Foot Prospect Database has no active player from Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago may be missing from the table. Last checked 9 October 2026.
