Torraye Braggs facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | May 15, 1976 Fresno, California, U.S. |
| High school | Edison (Fresno, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 253 lb (115 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 57th overall |
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | |
| Pro career | 1998–2012 |
| Career history | |
| 1998 | Alerta Cantabria |
| 1998–1999 | Gran Canaria |
| 1999 | Gaiteros del Zulia |
| 1999–2000 | Rockford Lightning |
| 2000 | Manresa |
| 2000 | Gaiteros del Zulia |
| 2000–2001 | Indiana Legends |
| 2001–2002 | Aris Thessaloniki |
| 2002 | Toros de Aragua |
| 2002 | Cangrejeros de Santurce |
| 2002 | Coca-Cola Tigers |
| 2002 | PAOK Thessaloniki |
| 2003 | Hapoel Jerusalem |
| 2003 | Gallitos de Isabela |
| 2003 | Maratonistas de Coamo |
| 2003 | Houston Rockets |
| 2003–2004 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 2004 | Washington Wizards |
| 2004 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2004 | Barangay Ginebra Kings |
| 2004–2005 | Spartak Saint Petersburg |
| 2005 | Houston Rockets |
| 2005 | Mobis |
| 2005–2006 | Tulsa 66ers |
| 2006 | Spartak Primorye |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Torraye L. Braggs (born May 15, 1976) is an American professional basketball player. He played as a power forward or center. Torraye had a long career playing for many different teams. He played in the NBA and in basketball leagues in 17 other countries. These countries included Spain, Venezuela, Greece, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Israel, Russia, South Korea, and China.
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Early Basketball Days
Torraye Braggs was born in Fresno, California. He went to Edison High School in Fresno. There, he played high school basketball.
College Basketball Journey
After high school, Torraye continued his basketball career in college. From 1994 to 1996, he played for San Jose City College. Then, he moved on to play NCAA Division I college basketball. He joined the Xavier Musketeers at Xavier University. He played for them from 1996 to 1998.
Professional Career Highlights
After college, Torraye Braggs was chosen by the Utah Jazz. This happened in the second round of the 1998 NBA draft. He was the 57th player picked overall.
Playing in the NBA
Torraye started his professional career in Spain. He played for the Spanish ACB League team Alerta Cantabria. After playing in Europe for several years, he got to play in the NBA. He played for the Houston Rockets in November 2003 and again in March 2005. He also played for the Washington Wizards from January to February 2004. During his time in the NBA, he scored about 2.1 points per game.
Basketball Around the World
Besides the NBA, Torraye played for teams in other leagues in the United States. These included the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), the American Basketball Association (ABA), and the NBA Developmental League (NBDL).
In the 2006–07 season, Torraye played for ASK Rīga in the Latvian Basketball League. He helped his team win the Latvian League championship that season. He was a strong player, scoring an average of 13.0 points per game in the Latvian league. He also scored 14.4 points per game in the Baltic Basketball League. In the 2008–09 season, Torraye played for Malvín in the Uruguayan Basketball League.
Torraye Braggs had a long and successful career. He played basketball in many different countries. He was known for his skills as a power forward and center.
See also
In Spanish: Torraye Braggs para niños
