Jose Ortiz
School:
Height:
6-10
Position:
Center
Hometown:
Cayey, Puerto Rico
High School:
Ben Harrison High School
- Ranked 28th in the nation in scoring and 26th in field-goal percentage in 1987
- Pacific-10 Conference MVP in 1987
- Did not play in NCAA Tournament
- Averaged 21 points and 9 rebounds in two NIT games in 1987 (1-1 record)
- Played four years in the Puerto Rican Superior League before attending college
- Selected by the Utah Jazz in first round of 1987 NBA draft (15th pick overall).