Vaafuti Tavana

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Vaafuti Tavana
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Futi Tavana (Legavolley 2012)
Personal information
Nationality American
Born (1987-09-25) September 25, 1987 (age 35)
Height6 ft 7 in (200 cm)
Weight243 lb (110 kg)
Spike142 in (360 cm)
Block134 in (340 cm)
Volleyball information
Number13 (national team)
Career
YearsTeams
2015 Jakarta BNI 46
National team
2015 Flag of the United States.svg United States

Vaafuti Tavana (born September 25, 1987) is an American male volleyball player. He is part of the United States men's national volleyball team. On club level he plays for Jakarta BNI 46. [1]

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References

  1. "Team Roster – United Statesmen's volleyball team". fivb.org. Retrieved January 9, 2016.