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 ...
Games
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
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:   | 22/23 | 20/21 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 16/17 | 15/16 | 14/15 | 11/12 | 05/06
Schedule
Seasons:   22/23 | 20/21 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 16/17 | 15/16 | 14/15 | 11/12 | 05/06


FIBA Basketball World Cup
2006-08-19 Venezuela Lebanon 72-82   stat »
2006-08-20 Nigeria Venezuela 77-84   stat »
2006-08-21 Argentina Venezuela 96-54   stat »
2006-08-23 Venezuela Serbia 65-90   stat »
2006-08-24 France Venezuela 81-61   stat »
2019-08-31 Poland Venezuela 80-69   stat »
2019-09-02 Venezuela Côte d'Ivoire 87-71   stat »
2019-09-04 Venezuela China 72-59   stat »
2019-09-06 Argentina Venezuela 87-67   stat »
2019-09-08 Venezuela Russia 60-69   stat »
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 »
Olympic Games
2016-08-07 Venezuela Serbia 62-86   stat »
2016-08-08 USA Venezuela 113-69   stat »
2016-08-11 Venezuela China 72-68   stat »
2016-08-13 France Venezuela 96-56   stat »
2016-08-14 Australia Venezuela 81-56   stat »
FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament
2012-07-03 Nigeria Venezuela 69-71
2012-07-04 Venezuela Lithuania 82-100   stat »
2021-06-29 Lithuania Venezuela 76-65   stat »
2021-06-30 Venezuela South Korea 94-80   stat »
2021-07-03 Slovenia Venezuela 98-70   stat »