Luis Castillo (basketball referee)


Luis Miguel Castillo Larroca, commonly known as Luis Castillo or Luismi Castillo, is a Spanish professional basketball referee who officiates in the Spanish Liga ACB and at international FIBA competitions, such as FIBA World Cup and EuroBasket.
He is a member of the Referees Committee of the Region of Murcia and has served as one of the regular referees in ACB league fixtures for more than a decade.

Biography

Castillo was born in Murcia, Spain.
He progressed through the Spanish refereeing system and made his debut in the Liga ACB in the 2007–08 season.
Castillo obtained his FIBA international referee licence in 2015 after successfully completing the FIBA clinic for referees, becoming one of Spain's FIBA-listed officials.
He has been appointed by FIBA to officiate at multiple international competitions and events. Notable international appointments and selections include:
He has also been involved in FIBA pre-Olympic and World Cup qualifying tournaments and other international assignments, representing Spain among the pool of elite European referees selected by FIBA for major championships.

Recognition