Miguel Mercado, who had lung cancer, died way too young on Nov. 4, 2007. He was only 52, and is survived by his wife, Rosana Montes, and 6 children. "I always said Miguel was the Pat Riley of Puerto Rico, he was a very knowledgeable and hard-working coach. He was key in finding great players for our program." (...Art Alvarez)

 

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Miguel Mercado - a Tropics legend.

 

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Mercado with wife Rosana and their daughter Anais.

 

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Mercado with Kansas State Coach Frank Martin.

 

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Mercado with his family and coach Art Alvarez.

 

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Mercado with Coach Art Alvarez.

 

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Mercado and fellow coaches at Hoop Dreams Camp.

 

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Mercado with Tropics players Pierre Rodriguez, Marlon Rivera and Ray Waters.

 

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Mercado and Art Alvarez share a laugh.

 

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Mercado and the Tropics enjoy a Virginia snow fall.

 

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Mercado with his high school team in Puerto Rico.

 

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L-R, Mercado with Jose Juan Barea and Art Alvarez.

 

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Mercado talks to a camper.

 

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Mercado talks during the first Hoop Dreams Camp.

 

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Co-founders Art Alvarez and Mercado shae a hug during the first Hoop Dreams Camp.

 

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