Thijs De Ridder PF #28
Height: 6-9 (206cm)
Weight: 238 lbs (108kg)
Born: Jan 31, 2003 (23 years old)
Hometown: Brasschaat, Belgium
Nationality: Belgium
Current Team: Virginia
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Agent: Stefano Meller, E.J. Kusnyer
NBA Draft: 2025 Undrafted
Pre-Draft Team: Bilbao Basket (Spain)
Thijs De Ridder Bio
Name: Thijs De Ridder
Position: PF
Jersey: #28
Current Team: Virginia
Born: Jan 31, 2003
Age: 23 years old
Birthplace/Hometown: Brasschaat, Belgium
Nationality: Belgium
Height: 6-9 (206cm)
Weight: 238 lbs (108kg)
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Agent: Stefano Meller, E.J. Kusnyer
Draft Entry: 2025 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2023 Early Entrant (Withdrew), 2024 Early Entrant (Withdrew)
Drafted: Undrafted
Pre-Draft Team: Bilbao Basket (Spain)
NCAA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x NABC East District First Team | 2026 |
| 1x ACC All-First Team | 2026 |
| 1x ACC All-Tournament Second Team | 2026 |
| 1x ACC Player of the Week | 2/2/2026 |
| 1x ACC Rookie of the Week | 2/2/2026 |
| 1x ACC All-Rookie Team | 2026 |
International Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x BNXT League Dream Team | 2023 |
| 1x BNXT League Rising Star of the Year (Belgium) | 2023 |
| 1x BNXT League Sixth Man of the Year | 2023 |
| 1x Spanish ACB Best Young Team | 2025 |
National Awards & Honors
| Award | Event |
|---|---|
| All-Tournament Team | 2023 U20 Euro Championship A |
| All-Tournament Team | 2019 U16 Euro Championship B |