Juan Pablo Vaulet
| No. 7 – Estudiantes | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | LNB |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
March 22, 1996 Córdoba, Argentina |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2015 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall |
| Selected by the Charlotte Hornets | |
| Playing career | 2014–present |
| Career history | |
| 2014–present | Estudiantes (Argentina) |
Juan Pablo Vaulet (born March 22, 1996) is an Argentine professional basketball player who currently plays for Weber Bahía Estudiantes of the Liga Nacional de Básquet. Vaulet has been strongly compared to his fellow countryman Manu Ginóbili. Manu's brother, Sebastián, coached Vaulet while he was with Estudiantes in 2014–15.[1]
Professional career
As a junior, Vaulet played for such clubs as Parque Vélez Sarsfield, Unión Eléctrica, General Paz Juniors and Hindú Club.[2]
In 2014, Vaulet began his professional career, signing with Weber Bahía Estudiantes of the Liga Nacional de Básquet. In his rookie season, he averaged 7.2 points and 4.1 rebounds in 34 games.
NBA
Vaulet entered the 2015 NBA draft as its youngest international early entrant to remain eligible on draft day. On June 25, 2015, he was drafted with the 39th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets, who later traded his draft rights to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for two future second-round picks and cash considerations.[3]
International career
Vaulet has been a starter for the Argentina national team at multiple junior FIBA competitions.[4]
References
- ↑ "Are the Spurs trying to unearth the next Manu Ginobili?". PoundingtheRock.com. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ↑ "La historia del joven cordobés que se robó las miradas de la NBA". Clarin.com. June 26, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015. (Spanish)
- ↑ "Nets Acquire Four New Players on Draft Night". NBA.com. June 26, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
- ↑ "Did San Antonio find the next Manu Ginobili?". Fox Sports. Retrieved 24 June 2015.