Jose Alvarado

Jose Alvarado is a professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans, known for his defensive prowess and offensive contributions from the point guard position. After being named the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) Player of the Year in 2016, Jose Alvarado made school history at Christ the King Regional High School by achieving the first quadruple-double, recording 18 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals in a single game during his senior year. He concluded his high school career averaging 17.9 points per game and was recognized as the TimesLedger Player of the Year in 2017. Alvarado committed to play college basketball for Georgia Tech in 2016, quickly making an impact as a freshman in the 2017-2018 season by starting all 25 games he played and averaging 12.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.

His exceptional performance was further recognized when he won the Rising Stars Challenge MVP award in 2023. Alvarado also represents Puerto Rico internationally, contributing significantly to their qualification for the 2024 Summer Olympics. His leadership and skill were highlighted when he earned MVP honors at the San Juan Olympic Qualifying Tournament in 2024. Demonstrating his continued value to the franchise, Alvarado signed a 2-year, $9 million contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans in September 2024, solidifying his position as a key contributor to the team’s future success.