Jarvis Varnado

Basketball player, NBA champion

Jarvis Varnado - Basketball player, NBA champion
Born

March 1st, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1988, Varnado played college basketball at Mississippi State University, where he became one of the NCAA's all-time leading shot-blockers. He entered the NBA Draft in 2010 and was selected in the second round by the Miami Heat. Varnado played a key role in the Heat's success during his tenure, contributing to the team's depth. After his time in the NBA, he also played professionally in various international leagues and earned accolades for his defensive skills.

Won an NBA Championship with the Miami Heat in 2012

Ranked second all-time in NCAA career blocks

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