Caio Torres

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Caio Torres
Personal information
Born (1987-06-03) June 3, 1987 (age 36)
São Paulo, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Listed height2.10 m (6 ft 11 in)
Listed weight136 kg (300 lb)
Career information
Playing career2002–present
Position Center
Career history
2002–2004 Pinheiros
2004–2005 CB Guadalajara
2005–2008 CB Estudiantes
2008–2009 Club Melilla Baloncesto
2009–2011 Menorca Bàsquet
2011–2013 Flamengo
2013–2015 São José
2015–2016 Paulistano
2016–2018 Mogi das Cruzes
2018 Ciclista Olímpico
2018–2019 Vasco da Gama
2019–2020 Pinheiros
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
FIBA AmeriCup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2005 Santo Domingo
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 Mar del Plata
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2007 Rio de Janeiro
FIBA South American Championship
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2004 Rio de Janeiro
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2006 Caracas

Caio Aparecido Da Silveira Torres (born 3 June 1987) is a Brazilian professional basketball player.

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Professional career

Torres declared himself eligible for the 2005 NBA draft and 2007 NBA draft, but withdrew prior to both. [1]

Torres has played with São José Basketball and several other clubs in the Brazilian League. [2] [3]

National team career

A member of the senior men's Brazilian national basketball team, Torres played with the squad at the 2006 FIBA World Championship, where Brazil finished in 19th place. He also played at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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References

  1. NBA Announces Early Entries for 2007 NBA Draft NBA.com, 4 May 2007
  2. ACB's profile Archived 2010-10-30 at the Wayback Machine ACB.com
  3. Profile DraftExpress.com