External links
- Jeff Varem nba.com
- Jeff Varem cstv.com
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 16, 1983 Benue, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Buffalo Traditional (Buffalo, New York) |
| College | Vincennes (2001–2003) Washington State (2003–2005) |
| NBA draft | 2005: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2005–2011 |
| Position | Small forward / power forward |
| Career history | |
| 2005–2006 | Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez |
| 2006–2007 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2007 | Tulsa 66ers |
| 2007 | Coca-Cola Tigers |
| 2007–2008 | ASVEL |
| 2009 | Saba Mehr Tehran |
| 2009 | Barako Bull Energy Boosters |
| 2009–2010 | Saba Mehr Tehran |
| 2010–2011 | Anyang KGC |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jeff Varem (born 16 July 1983) is a Nigerian professional basketball player. He formerly played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA Development League. He also played as an import for the Coca-Cola Tigers and the Barako Bull Energy Boosters in the Philippine Basketball Association.
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