2005-07 [Colby Community College]
Ortiz played two seasons at Colby Community College where he averaged 8.3 points and 8.6 rebounds per game during his sophomore campaign... ranked first on the squad with 41 blocked shots and second on the team with 40 steals in his final season.

High School
A native of Cali, Colombia, Ortiz played basketball at Liceo Colombia Libra where he averaged 23.4 points, 13.8 rebounds and 5.8 steals per game during his junior season... earned three letters on the hardwood during his prep career.

From the Charity Stripe
Ortiz is the son of Carlos Antonio Velez and Aura Rosa Ortiz... born on July 15, 1983... has one sister - Stephanny... has a two-year-old son, Kevin... majoring in communications.