Kyle VINALES

An elite, high-scoring point guard with extensive international experience, known for his quick handle and a lethal perimeter stroke. He proved his scoring prowess in the NCAA before transitioning into a global journeyman who has dominated professional leagues across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. His tight control of the pick-and-roll makes him a nightmare to defend in modern half-court environments. 

PROFESSIONAL Career

2025-26 Season (Current)

Splitting a high-major international campaign, he made a major impact across competitive environments, most notably putting up an explosive 27.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 9.4 assists, and 1.2 steals on 46.4% from the field 46.8% from three, and 92.6% from the line in 9 games for the Sichuan Blue Whales in the CBA. Finishing his year for NKA Universitas Pecs in the NBIA, aervaging 18.2 points, 1.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 2.0 steals on 43.5% from the field, 42.4% from three, and 70.8% from the stripe.

2024-25 Season

He continued his dominance across foreign professional tiers, highlighting his status as an elite primary playmaker during a heavy international run with Al Ittihad Alexandria in Egypt, averaging 12.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.4 steals on 38.9% from the field, 26.1% from three, and 100% from the stripe.

2023-24 Season

Suiting up for Avtodor in the VTB United League for 6 games, he averaged 20.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.2 steals in 34.8 minutes of play, he then returned to Puerto Rico’s BSN where he starred across 20 appearances for the Indios de Mayagüez. During this BSN stretch, he put up 12.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per contest on 40.7% from the floor, 32.3% from deep, and 77.8% from the free-throw line.  Finishing with 10 appeareances for Esenler Erokspor in the T-TBL wehre he averaged 17.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists on 46.5% from the field, 42.6% from three, and 88.6% from the line.

2022-23 Season

He completed a highly productive run in France's top tier LNB Pro A, suiting up for 17 games with SLUC Nancy Basket. He logged 10.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game while knocking down 41.4% of his field goals, 35.8% of his three-pointers, and 85.2% from the stripe. He also made an impact with Legia Warszawa in Poland in 23 games averaging 18.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 6.0 assists in 23 games played in the P-OBL. Finishing with a 7 game season for Indios de Mayaguez in the BSN averaging 17.9 points on an insanely efficient 48.5% from the field, 45.0% from three, and 91.7% from the free-throw line.

2021-22 Season

He signed with Studentski Centar Podgoric in the Liga ABA, appearing in 12 games and showing out with 17.8 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game while shooting an efficient 48.1% from the floor, 37.7% from deep, and 93.3% from the free-throw line. He also had a 27 game season back home in the BSN with Mets de Guaynabo, having averages fo 15.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 5.7 assists on 43.2% from the field, 38.8% from three, and 83.3% from the line. 

2020-21 Season

Suiting up for Lietkabelis in Lithuania and the EuroCup, he appeared in 36 LKL league games averaging 16.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.0 steals in 28.2 minutes of play. Moving to 10 EuroCup games, averaging 14.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists while shooting 32.4% from the floor, 27.4% from three, and an elite 91.9% from the stripe. He additionally played for Cangrejeros de Santurce for a 5 game stint and Gigantes de Carolina in Puerto Rico for 2 games. 

2019-20 Season

Signed a contract with Kalev/Cramo in the Estonian-Latvian Basketball League, showcasing his scoring range on his way to earning a VTB United League All-Star selection. He averaged 15.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists on 51.7% from the field, 44.3% from three, and 85.4% from the free-throw line in the ELBL. Improving to 17.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.6 assists for the VTB United League. 

2018-19 Season

Suited up for AEK Larnaca in Cyprus, appearing in 15 regular season games and dropping 17.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 48.1% from the floor, 41.4% from deep, and 88.4% from the stripe. While improving his scoring to 18.6 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.4 steals in the Europe Cup. He later added another summer run in Puerto Rico with Brujos de Guayama, averaging 12.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, 2.4 on 40.8% from the field, 35.2% from three, and 81.0% from the line.

2017-18 Season

Playing in Puerto Rico's BSN for Caciques de Humacao, he logged an impactful 26 games, averaging 20.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per contest while shooting 48.7% from the floor, 47.2% from deep, and 93.4% from the free-throw line. He also spent time with US Monastir in Tunisia. 

 

2016-17 Season

Spent another season with Brujos de Guayama in Puerto Rico, solidifying his reputation as a premier scoring threat across multiple continents. He averaged double figures with 14.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists on 46.2% from the field, 37.4% from three, and 84.4% from the line.   

2015-16 Season

Traveled overseas to compete for Club Africain in Tunisia, winning a championship in the Tunisian League. Then playing his domestic summer season back in the Puerto Rican BSN with Brujos de Guayama, averaging 8.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.0 steals on 46.2% from the field, 40.0% from three, and 88.9% from the line. 

2014-15 Season

Began his professional path immediately following his college years, signing with Vaqueros de Bayamón in Puerto Rico. He appeared in 50 games, providing a spark plug off the bench with averages of 7.4 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game while hitting 40.1% field-goal, 31.7% from three, and 72.3% from the stripe. 

COLLEGIATE Career

2013-14 Season

In his final year for Central Connecticut State in the NCAA, he appeared in 20 games, posting averages of 17.2 points, 1.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.4 steals per contest on 38.3% shooting from the field, 39.7% from three, and 78.4% from the free-throw line, earning himself All-NEC Third Team honours. 

2012-13 Season

Continued his dominance into his sophomore campaign for the Blue Devils, logging 30 games and putting up a massive 21.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.4 steals per game while playing 38.2 minutes per contest on 41.1% from the floor, 36.5% from deep, and 80.4% from the stripe, taking home NABC All-District (18) First Team and All-NEC First Team honours. 

2011-12 Season

As a true freshman at Central Connecticut State, he appeared in 29 games, averaging 17.9 points, 2.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.2 steals per contest on 39.3% from the field, 38.6% from deep, and 84.3% from the free-throw line, earning a spot on the NEC All-Rookie Team and NEC Rookie of the Year after a stellar campaign. 

Notable ACHIEVEMENTS 

• Named Tunisian League Champion and Tunisian League MVP during his breakout overseas run (2015). 
• Selected as a VTB United League All-Star (2020). 
• Earned All-BSN First Team honors in Puerto Rico's top flight league (2018). 
• Voted to the NABC All-District (18) First Team and All-NEC First Team (2013). 
• Awarded NEC Rookie of the Year and selected to the NEC All-Rookie Team (2012). 

Did you know? Vinales made a scorching collegiate debut by hitting 24 points and 5 steals against Yale, and then backed it up in his very next game by dropping a season-high 39 points against Niagara!