Jeff Xavier facts for kids
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| No. 21 – Cáceres | |
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| Point guard / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 7, 1985 Pawtucket, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Nationality | Cape Verdean |
| High school | St. Raphael Academy (Pawtucket, Rhode Island) |
| Listed height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1.23 in) |
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| NBA Draft | 2009 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2009–present |
| League | LEB Oro |
| Career history | |
| 2009–2010 | Breogán |
| 2010–2011 | Cáceres |
| 2011–2012 | Palencia |
| 2012–2013 | Atapuerca Burgos |
| 2013–2015 | Ford Burgos |
| 2015–2016 | medi Bayreuth |
| 2016 | Breogán |
| 2016–2017 | FC Porto |
| 2017–2018 | UJAP Quimper 29 |
| 2018–2020 | Básquet Coruña |
| 2020–present | Cáceres |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jeffrey G. Xavier, born on September 7, 1985, is a talented basketball player from Cape Verde. He plays for the Cáceres team in Spain's LEB Oro league. Jeff is a Point guard and a shooting guard, which means he helps lead the team and score points.
Jeff went to Providence College, graduating in 2009. Before that, he studied at Manhattan College for two years. He also proudly plays for the Cape Verde national basketball team. Even though he was born in the United States, he represents Cape Verde in international games. He is a graduate of St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
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Jeff's Professional Basketball Journey
Jeff Xavier started his professional basketball career in 2009. His first team was Leche Río Breogán, which plays in the LEB Oro league in Spain. This league is one of the top basketball leagues in Spain, just below the main one.
In the next season, 2010–2011, Jeff moved to another team in the same league, Cáceres 2016. He then signed with his third LEB Oro team, Palencia Baloncesto, in 2011. This shows he was a valued player, moving between different teams in the league.
Over the years, Jeff has played for many different teams. These include Atapuerca Burgos, Ford Burgos, medi Bayreuth in Germany, and FC Porto in Portugal. He also played for UJAP Quimper 29 in France and Básquet Coruña back in Spain. Since 2020, he has been playing for Cáceres again.
Playing for His Country
Jeff Xavier is a very important member of the Cape Verde national basketball team. He has represented his country in big international competitions. For example, he played with them during the qualifying games for the AfroBasket 2021 tournament. This is a major basketball championship for African nations.
Awards and Achievements
During his career, Jeff Xavier has helped his teams win some important trophies.
With CB Atapuerca
- LEB Oro: (1) 2012–13.
- This means his team won the LEB Oro league championship in the 2012–2013 season.
- Copa Príncipe de Asturias: (1) 2013.
- This is another important cup competition in Spanish basketball that his team won in 2013.
Individual Awards
- All-LEB Oro Team (2016)
- This award means he was chosen as one of the best players in the entire LEB Oro league during the 2015–2016 season.
See also
In Spanish: Jeff Xavier para niños
