Venezuela

Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
      
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Players
5 Gregory Vargas PG, SG 182 cm 90 kg 39 yo
6 Garly Sojo SF 195 cm 25 yo
7 Jhornan Zamora SG 196 cm 36 yo
8 David Cubillan PG 183 cm 79 kg 37 yo
9 Pedro Chourio SG 186 cm 82 kg 35 yo
14 Miguel Ruiz PF 202 cm 104 kg 34 yo
15 Windi Graterol C 205 cm 110 kg 38 yo
19 Heissler Guillent PG 183 cm 79 kg 38 yo
20 Yohanner Sifontes PG 188 cm 29 yo
24 Michael Carrera SF 196 cm 98 kg 32 yo
35 Jose Materan PF 196 cm 28 yo
43 Nestor Colmenares C, PF 203 cm 110 kg 37 yo
Fernando Hector Duro Head Coach
Statistics
GM 2P% 3P% FT% REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
FIBA WC 5 48.8 35.1 64.0 33.4 19.6 7.0 15.0 1.6 - 21.8 - 74.2 78.4 »
News
Venezuelan player Garly Sojo passes away at 24 years old

2023-12-22

Venezuelan basketball is in grief. Garly Sojo, who represented Venezuela in the 2023 FIBA World Cup this past September, passed away, the Venezuelan Basketball Federation announced. The player suffered an epileptic attack while he was alone at home, meridiano.net report. Sojo was only 24 years old.
Japan erases 15-point 4th-quarter deficit to earn second World Cup win

2023-08-31

Euphoria in Japan continues. Even though they were trailing by 15 points in the fourth quarter, Japan erased it and defeated Venezuela 86-77 (15-19, 21-22, 17-21, 33-15). Venezuela had a 15-point lead with 8 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter (53-68) but it wasn't enough to capture the victory. Makoto Hiejima scored 11 points in a row and got Japan to just five (65-70).
Luka Doncic drops 37 points in his World Cup debut against Venezuela

2023-08-26

Luka Doncic put on a show in his first game in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, while Doncic-led Slovenia comfortably beat Venezuela 100-85 (31-33, 25-18, 22-12, 22-22). Doncic dominated offensively, scoring 37 points on 11-for-18 shooting (2/8 3PT, 13/16 FT) with 7 rebounds and 6 assists in his tally in 31 minutes of play.
Venezuela releases a 21-man extended list for World Cup

2023-07-19

Venezuela booked a surprise ticket to the 2023 FIBA World Cup over Argentina in the Qualifiers. The country's federation has now presented an extended list of candidates for the upcoming tournament.
United States-Venezuela game suspended due to rain leaks

2022-09-05

The United States-Venezuela game in the 2022 FIBA AmeriCup was postponed at halftime with the U.S. leading the way, 48-21. Heavy rain caused multiple leaks inside the Geraldo Magalhaes Sports Gymnasium (Recife, Brazil), prompting officials to determine that the game could not be resumed safely.
Doncic, Tobey lead Slovenia to the OQT final

2021-07-03

Slovenia has taken care of business by defeating Venezuela 98-70 (26-21; 22-20; 23-14; 27-15) and advancing to the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament final in Kaunas, Lithuania. Slovenia jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter. They led 17-6 after two free throws by Luka Doncic with 4:27 left. However, Venezuela stayed within striking distance, and the period ended 26-21. The team from ...
Venezuela earns victory against Korea

2021-06-30

Venezuela (1-1) almost let their lead slip away, but managed to secure a win against Korea (0-1) 94-80 (27-18, 29-20, 14-28, 24-14). Korea was no match for Venezuela right from the start. South American team started the game strongly and shot with incredible accuracy from 3-point range (10 for 15), eliminating any and all chances of a competitive battle. The team's biggest lead was up to 20 points ...
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News
Venezuelan player Garly Sojo passes away at 24 years old

2023-12-22

Venezuelan basketball is in grief. Garly Sojo, who represented Venezuela in the 2023 FIBA World Cup this past September, passed away, the Venezuelan Basketball Federation announced. The player suffered an epileptic attack while he was alone at home, meridiano.net report. Sojo was only 24 years old.
Japan erases 15-point 4th-quarter deficit to earn second World Cup win

2023-08-31

Euphoria in Japan continues. Even though they were trailing by 15 points in the fourth quarter, Japan erased it and defeated Venezuela 86-77 (15-19, 21-22, 17-21, 33-15). Venezuela had a 15-point lead with 8 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter (53-68) but it wasn't enough to capture the victory. Makoto Hiejima scored 11 points in a row and got Japan to just five (65-70).
Luka Doncic drops 37 points in his World Cup debut against Venezuela

2023-08-26

Luka Doncic put on a show in his first game in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, while Doncic-led Slovenia comfortably beat Venezuela 100-85 (31-33, 25-18, 22-12, 22-22). Doncic dominated offensively, scoring 37 points on 11-for-18 shooting (2/8 3PT, 13/16 FT) with 7 rebounds and 6 assists in his tally in 31 minutes of play.
Venezuela releases a 21-man extended list for World Cup

2023-07-19

Venezuela booked a surprise ticket to the 2023 FIBA World Cup over Argentina in the Qualifiers. The country's federation has now presented an extended list of candidates for the upcoming tournament.
United States-Venezuela game suspended due to rain leaks

2022-09-05

The United States-Venezuela game in the 2022 FIBA AmeriCup was postponed at halftime with the U.S. leading the way, 48-21. Heavy rain caused multiple leaks inside the Geraldo Magalhaes Sports Gymnasium (Recife, Brazil), prompting officials to determine that the game could not be resumed safely.
Doncic, Tobey lead Slovenia to the OQT final

2021-07-03

Slovenia has taken care of business by defeating Venezuela 98-70 (26-21; 22-20; 23-14; 27-15) and advancing to the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament final in Kaunas, Lithuania. Slovenia jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter. They led 17-6 after two free throws by Luka Doncic with 4:27 left. However, Venezuela stayed within striking distance, and the period ended 26-21. The team from ...
Venezuela earns victory against Korea

2021-06-30

Venezuela (1-1) almost let their lead slip away, but managed to secure a win against Korea (0-1) 94-80 (27-18, 29-20, 14-28, 24-14). Korea was no match for Venezuela right from the start. South American team started the game strongly and shot with incredible accuracy from 3-point range (10 for 15), eliminating any and all chances of a competitive battle. The team's biggest lead was up to 20 points ...
Lithuania secure victory in first qualifying game vs. Venezuela (1)

2021-06-29

Lithuania (1-0) started their journey toward the Tokyo Olympics with a win over Venezuela (0-1) 76-65 (11-10; 25-18; 19-16; 21-21). And Lithuania's NBA talents were instrumental to their victory. The tension in the air was apparent during the first quarter. With home fans cheering for the host Lithuania, the team won the first period by one point (11-10). The team was more efficient in the second ...
Players
Seasons:   22/23 | 20/21 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 16/17 | 15/16 | 14/15 | 11/12 | 05/06


FIBA Basketball World Cup

NO GM MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PF RF PTS EFF
5 Gregory Vargas 2 4:53 1/2
(50%) 		1/1
(100%) 		0/0 0
0/0 		0 0 1 0 1 0 2.5 1
6 Garly Sojo 5 23:35 13/24
(54.2%) 		9/25
(36%) 		9/14
(64.3%) 		4.2
2.8/1.4 		1.2 0.8 2.2 0.2 2.2 0 12.4 10.2
7 Jhornan Zamora 5 20:24 3/5
(60%) 		11/33
(33.3%) 		2/2
(100%) 		2.6
2/0.6 		1.2 0.8 0.8 0 2 0 8.2 7.2
8 David Cubillan 5 20:24 5/12
(41.7%) 		9/22
(40.9%) 		1/1
(100%) 		1.4
1.2/0.2 		3.2 0.8 1.6 0.2 1.4 0 7.6 7.6
9 Pedro Chourio 5 19:21 7/17
(41.2%) 		7/23
(30.4%) 		0/0 2.6
2.2/0.4 		1 0.6 1 0 1.8 0 7 5
14 Miguel Ruiz 5 16:08 3/12
(25%) 		0/0 3/3
(100%) 		3.6
2.2/1.4 		1 1 0.8 0 3.2 0 1.8 4.8
15 Windi Graterol 5 10:04 2/8
(25%) 		0/1
(0%) 		0/2
(0%) 		2.4
1.6/0.8 		0.6 0.8 0.6 0.8 2 0 0.8 3
19 Heissler Guillent 5 23:48 11/24
(45.8%) 		7/19
(36.8%) 		5/5
(100%) 		1.8
1.4/0.4 		6.6 0.6 2.2 0 1.4 0 9.6 11.4
20 Yohanner Sifontes 4 10:00 2/6
(33.3%) 		4/7
(57.1%) 		1/4
(25%) 		1.3
0.8/0.5 		0.3 0 0.5 0 1 0 4.3 2.8
24 Michael Carrera 2 22:43 3/12
(25%) 		2/6
(33.3%) 		3/4
(75%) 		3
2/1 		1 0.5 0.5 0 2 0 7.5 4.5
35 Jose Materan 5 19:37 10/11
(90.9%) 		8/24
(33.3%) 		2/4
(50%) 		1.6
1/0.6 		1.2 0 1 0 2 0 9.2 7.2
43 Nestor Colmenares 5 27:33 21/33
(63.6%) 		1/7
(14.3%) 		6/11
(54.5%) 		6.2
3.6/2.6 		3 1.4 1.6 0.4 3.8 0 10.2 15
Statistics


2022/2023

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 5 48.8%
81/166 		35.1%
59/168 		64%
32/50 		33.4
22/11.4 		19.6 7 15 1.6 - 21.8 - 74.2


2020/2021

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
OQT 3 50.5%
54/107 		33.7%
34/101 		73.1%
19/26 		34
22.7/11.3 		17.3 9 11 2 0 22 - 76.3


2018/2019

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 5 46.2%
96/208 		31%
39/126 		69.7%
46/66 		40.2
23.4/16.8 		15.8 7.4 12.2 1.4 - 23.4 - 71


2016/2017

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2015/2016

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
Olympics 5 43.8%
88/201 		23.5%
24/102 		76.1%
67/88 		26.8
15.8/11 		16.6 7.8 13.2 1.4 - 24 - 63


2014/2015

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2011/2012

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2005/2006

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 5 41%
98/239 		28.7%
27/94 		60.2%
59/98 		37
23.2/13.8 		12.8 6.6 18.4 3 - 17.6 - 67.2
Records
Seasons:   All | 22/23 | 20/21 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 16/17 | 15/16 | 14/15 | 11/12 | 05/06

FIBA Basketball World Cup

Team records - 2022/2023 Season
Efficiency 99 Japan 2023-8-31
Points 85 Slovenia 2023-8-26
Rebounds 46 Japan 2023-8-31
Assists 26 Japan 2023-8-31
Steals 11 Japan 2023-8-31
Blocks 3 Finland 2023-9-2
2-pointers made 21 Japan 2023-8-31
3-pointers made 16 Slovenia 2023-8-26
Free throws made 15 Cabo Verde 2023-8-28
Personal records - 2022/2023 Season
Efficiency 25 Nestor Colmenares Georgia --
Points 20 Garly Sojo Japan --
Rebounds 12 Nestor Colmenares Georgia --
Assists 10 Heissler Guillent Japan --
Steals 3 David Cubillan Finland --
Blocks 2 Windi Graterol Finland --
2-pointers made 8 Nestor Colmenares Japan --
3-pointers made 4 Garly Sojo Slovenia --
Free throws made 5 Garly Sojo Cabo Verde --
Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency 2022-2023 78.4
Points 2022-2023 74.2
Rebounds 2018-2019 40.2
Assists 2022-2023 19.6
Steals 2022-2023 7
Blocks 2005-2006 3
2-pointers made 2005-2006 19.6
3-pointers made 2022-2023 11.8
Free throws made 2005-2006 11.8
Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency Nestor Colmenares
2022/2023 		15
Points Heissler Guillent
2018/2019 		13
Rebounds Richard Lugo
2005/2006 		11.4
Assists Heissler Guillent
2022/2023 		6.6
Steals Ernesto Mijares
2005/2006 		1.6
Blocks Richard Lugo
2005/2006 		2
2-pointers made Richard Lugo
2005/2006 		5
3-pointers made Heissler Guillent
2018/2019 		2.4
Free throws made Michael Carrera
2018/2019 		4
Schedule
Seasons:   2023 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2012 | 2006


FIBA Basketball World Cup
2023-08-26 Slovenia Venezuela 100-85   stat »
2023-08-28 Venezuela Cabo Verde 75-81   stat »
2023-08-30 Georgia Venezuela 70-59   stat »
2023-08-31 Japan Venezuela 86-77   stat »
2023-09-02 Finland Venezuela 90-75   stat »