Josimar Abdiel Ayarza Tous (born May 3, 1987) is a Panamanian professional basketball player.

Josimar Ayarza
Free agent
PositionPower forward
Personal information
Born (1987-05-03) May 3, 1987 (age 37)
Panama City, Panama
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Career information
CollegeCuesta College (2007–2009)
Southern Miss (2009–2011)
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–20139 de Julio de Río Tercero
2013–2014Bauru
2014–2015Estudiantes Concordia
2015Caballeros de Culiacán
2015–2016Welcome
2016–2017Atletico Echague Parana
2017–2021Caballos de Coclé
2020–2021Correbasket UAT
2021–2022Universidad de Concepción
2022Caribbean Storm Islands
Career highlights and awards

Early life

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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

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He played for Atletico Echague Parana of the Liga Nacional de Básquet in Argentina.

International basketball

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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

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  1. ^ Milne, Brian (March 11, 2008). "Harrison Named to All-Big West First Team". The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA). pp. S1.
  2. ^ "Cuesta Basketball Pair Named All-State". The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA). March 18, 2009. pp. S1.
  3. ^ Southern Miss 2022-23 Basketball Media Guide. University of Southern Miss Athletics. 2022. p. 58.
  4. ^ 2015 FIBA COCABA Championship for Men, ARCHIVE.FIBA.com, accessed 17 March 2017.
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