Chris Duarte is a professional basketball player born on June 13, 1997, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. He moved to the United States to pursue his basketball career, playing college basketball first at Northwest Florida State College before transferring to the University of Oregon. Duarte gained recognition for his impressive skills as a shooting guard and was selected by the Indiana Pacers as the 13th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Known for his scoring ability, defensive prowess, and maturity on the court, he quickly became a key player for the Pacers.