Josimar Ayarza
Josimar Abdiel Ayarza Tous (born May 3, 1987) is a Panamanian professional basketball player.
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 3, 1987 Panama City, Panama |
| Nationality | Panama |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | Cuesta College (2007–2009) Southern Miss (2009–2011) |
| Playing career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2013 | 9 de Julio de Río Tercero |
| 2013–2014 | Bauru |
| 2014–2015 | Estudiantes Concordia |
| 2015 | Caballeros de Culiacán |
| 2015–2016 | Welcome |
| 2016–2017 | Atletico Echague Parana |
| 2017–2021 | Caballos de Coclé |
| 2020–2021 | Correbasket UAT |
| 2021–2022 | Universidad de Concepción |
| 2022 | Caribbean Storm Islands |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life
As a collegiate freshman for Cuesta College, in March 2008, Ayarza was selected for All-Western State Conference First Team accolades after averaging 18.7 points and 8.2 rebounds.[1] Then as a sophomore, he received first-team all-state selection from the CCCAA after averaging 16.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.7 blocks.[2]
Ayarza then signed a letter of intent to play for Southern Mississippi. He scored 410 total points for the Golden Eagles combined from 2009 to 2011.[3]
Professional career
He played for Atletico Echague Parana of the Liga Nacional de Básquet in Argentina.
International basketball
He represented the Panama's national basketball team at the 2015 FIBA COCABA Championship in San José, Costa Rica, where he helped secure the gold medal.[4]
References
- Milne, Brian (March 11, 2008). "Harrison Named to All-Big West First Team". The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA). pp. S1.
- "Cuesta Basketball Pair Named All-State". The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA). March 18, 2009. pp. S1.
- Southern Miss 2022-23 Basketball Media Guide. University of Southern Miss Athletics. 2022. p. 58.
- 2015 FIBA COCABA Championship for Men, ARCHIVE.FIBA.com, accessed 17 March 2017.
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