Manuel Narvaez

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Manuel Narvaez
Position Center
League NBDL
Height ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Weight 240 lb (109 kg)
Team Albuquerque Thunderbirds
Nationality Flag of Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
Born May 12, 1981
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
College Southern Nazarene
Draft undrafted
Pro career 2006 – present

Manuel Narvaez (born May 12, 1981 in Bayamon) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player. Narvaez has played in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico (BSN) with Ponce Lions, Bayamón Cowboys, Morovis Titans, and the Isabela Gallitos. Narvaez was drafted by the Albuquerque Thunderbirds with the 1st pick of the fourth round of the 2006 (NBDL) Draft. He was a member of the of the 2006 Puerto Rican National Team.

[edit] Brief Biography

Narvaez played his college career with Southern Nazarene from 2000-2004. During his junior year (2002-2003); Narvaez averaged 15.8 PPG and 11.6 RPG. During his senior year (2003-2004); Narvaez averaged 18.6 PPG and 12.5 RPG and was named NAIA Third Team All-American.

Narvaez has played professionally in the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico since 2000. In 2006 Narvaez was drafted by the Albuquerque Thunderbirds with the 1st pick of the fourth round of the 2006 (NBDL) Draft.

Narvaez has been a member of the Puerto Rican National Basketball Team in 2006, participating in the Central American and Caribbean Games earning the Gold Medal and the Basketball World Championship 2006.

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