Juan Pablo Vaulet

Juan Pablo Vaulet (born March 22, 1996) is an Argentine professional basketball player for Baxi Manresa of the Liga ACB. Manu's brother, Sebastián, coached Vaulet while he was with Bahía Basket in 2014–15.[1]

Juan Pablo Vaulet
No. 22 – Baxi Manresa
PositionSmall forward
LeagueLiga ACB
Personal information
Born (1996-03-22) March 22, 1996
Córdoba, Argentina
NationalityArgentine
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2015 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall
Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
Playing career2014–present
Career history
2014–2019Bahía Basket
2019–presentManresa

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.

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] On July 18, 2019, Vaulet signed a two-year with Spanish club Baxi Manresa.[4]

International career

Vaulet has been a starter for the Argentina national team at multiple junior FIBA competitions.[5]

References
  1. "Are the Spurs trying to unearth the next Manu Ginobili?". PoundingtheRock.com. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  2. "La historia del joven cordobés que se robó las miradas de la NBA". Clarin.com. June 26, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015. (in Spanish)
  3. "Nets Acquire Four New Players on Draft Night". NBA.com. June 26, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  4. "BAXI Manresa sign Juan Pablo Vaulet". Sportando. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  5. "Did San Antonio find the next Manu Ginobili?". Fox Sports. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
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