Raptors recall rookie Bruno Caboclo from NBA Development League

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday they have recalled forward Bruno Caboclo from the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League.

After being demoted to the D-League on Christmas day, the 19-year-old rookie appeared in three games with Fort Wayne, averaging 4.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 13.0 minutes. His highlight was 13 points, seven rebounds and two blocks in 20 minutes in his first game Dec. 27 at Iowa.

Caboclo made his NBA debut Nov. 21 versus Milwaukee and scored a season-high eight points in 12 minutes of action. He has played a total of 15 minutes in three games with Toronto this season, recording eight points and two rebounds.

A native of Osasco, Brazil, Caboclo was selected 20th overall by Toronto in the 2014 NBA Draft.

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