José Vargas (basketball)

José Luis Vargas, commonly known as "El Grillo" (born June 23, 1963), is a Dominican former professional basketball player.

José Vargas
Personal information
Born (1963-06-23) June 23, 1963
La Romana, Dominican Republic
NationalityDominican
Listed height2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)
Listed weight102 kg (225 lb)
Career information
CollegeLSU (1984–1988)
NBA draft1988: 2nd round, 49th overall pick
Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
Playing career1988–2006
PositionCenter
Career history
1991–1993Maccabi Tel Aviv
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing the  Dominican Republic
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2003 Dominican Republic
Centrobasket
Silver medal – second place 2003 Mexico

College career

Vargas played college basketball for Louisiana State University.[1]

Professional career

Vargas was drafted in the second round of the 1988 National Basketball Association Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. He never played in the NBA, though, instead leaving to play in the Italian league.[2]

He played for Maccabi Tel Aviv from 1991-1993.

He played with Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama.

References

  1. "Darth With A Heart". Sports Illustrated. 1988-01-11. Retrieved 2 February 2011.
  2. "Mavs Lose 2nd-Round Pick". The Victoria Advocate. AP. 1988-08-10. p. 4B. Retrieved 2 February 2011.


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