Chris Ortiz


Christopher Ortiz is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player for the Kaohsiung Aquas of the Taiwan Professional Basketball League and the Puerto Rican national team. Standing at a height of, he plays the power forward position.

College career

Ortiz played college basketball at Kent State University.

Professional career

He played with the Osos de Manatí of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.
On October 21, 2025, Ortiz signed with the Kaohsiung Aquas of the Taiwan Professional Basketball League.

National team career

Ortiz has represented Puerto Rico since 2013 as part of the Puerto Rican national team. He has played in many tournaments including FIBA Basketball World Cup and FIBA Americup. He was also part of the team that helped Puerto Rico qualify to the 2024 Summer Olympics after defeating both Italy in the semifinals and Lithuania in the final of one of four 2024 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments.