History of Karim López in Timeline
Karim Hiram López Mondaca is a Mexican professional basketball player. He most recently played for the New Zealand Breakers in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL).
April 2007: Karim López Born
On April 12, 2007, Karim López was born in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. His father, Jesús Hiram López, played for the Mexico national basketball team. He started playing basketball from a young age after trying soccer and taekwondo.
2022: Competes at Centrobasket U15 Championship
In 2022, López competed for Mexico at the Centrobasket U15 Championship.
2022: Joins Joventut Badalona "B" team
In 2022, López played for Joventut Badalona's "B" team for two seasons.
2023: Plays at FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship
In 2023, López played at the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship, scoring 23 points in a loss to the United States team.
2023: Promoted to senior squad
In 2023, López was promoted to the senior squad of Joventut Badalona and appeared in four games during the 2023–24 season.
August 2024: Signs with New Zealand Breakers
In August 2024, after leaving Joventut, López signed with the New Zealand Breakers of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) as a Next Star.
2024: Plays for senior national team
In 2024, López played for the senior national team of Mexico during the Olympic qualification tournament.
2025: Appears in 25 games
During the 2025–26 NBL season, López appeared in 25 games for the Breakers, averaging 9.6 points and 4.7 rebounds.
January 2026: Scores career-high points
On January 30, 2026, López scored a career-high 32 points in the Breakers' 97–95 win over Melbourne United.
March 23, 2026: Declares for NBA draft
On March 23, 2026, López declared for the 2026 NBA draft, where he is regarded as a top prospect.
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