Venezuelan Federation announces 23-player list for Qatar 2027 World Cup Qualifiers

- November 23, 2025
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Michael Carrera
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Right after announcing a new head coach for the Men's Senior National Team, Spanish Curro Segura, the Venezuelan Basketball Federation (FVB) released a list of 23 players for the beginning of the Qatar 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.

Venezuela will face Colombia in Matchday 1 and Matchday 2 in Group C action. Venezuela will visit Colombia in Cali at Evangelista Mora Colisseum on November 27th. Then, on November 30th, they'll host Colombia at Jose Joaquin Carrillo Arena (Miranda Park) in Caracas.

Group C also includes Brazil and Chile. Meanwhile, the United States, Mexico, Domincan Republic and Nicaragua will play in Group A. Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Jamaica and Canada will play in a tough Group B and Group D will include Argentina, Uruguay, Panama and Cuba.

This is the 23-man squad's list:
Jean Aranguren (190-G-2003) - George Washington University, NCAA, USA
Jonathan Griman (211-F) - California Baptist, NCAA, USA
Jeiminson Marquez (201-F-2006) - Northwest Florida State College, NJCAA, USA
Jose Ascanio (204-F-1996) - Club Ciclista Olimpico, Argentina
Evert Bernal (195-SF-1996) - Atenas Sport Club, Argentina
Michael Carrera (196-F-1993, college: S.Carolina) - Diablos Rojos, Mexico
Elian Centeno (200-PF-2000) - Club Villa San Martin, Argentina
Jesus Centeno (205-C-2006) - Gimnasia y Esgrima Comodoro, Argentina
Anyelo Cisneros (200-F-1997) - Gimnasia y Esgrima Comodoro, Argentina
Pedro Chourio (196-G-1990) - Guaiqueries de Margarita, Venezuela
Nestor Colmenares (200-C-1987, college: Campbellsville) - Defensor Sporting, Uruguay
David Cubillan (181-PG-1987, college: Marquette) - Trotamundos de Carabobo, Venezuela
Fernando Fuenmayor (201-C/F-2000) - Racing Club, Argentina
Carlos Fulda (186-SG-2002) - Sabios de Caldas, Colombia
Windi Graterol (204-C-1986) - La Union de Formosa, Argentina
Yeferson Guerra (192-G-2003) - Club Atletico Union, Argentina
Jose Materan (198-G/F-1996) - Bauru Basket, Brazil
Enrique Medina (218-C-2004) - Spanish Basketball Academy, Spain
Edwin Mijares (186-PG-1992) - Club Ciclista Olimpico, Argentina
Franger Pirela (187-G/F-2002) - Comunicaciones Mercedes, Argentina
Fabrizio Pugliatti (200-G-2004) - Trapani Sharks, Italy
Yohanner Sifontes (192-G-1995) - Basquete Unifacisa, Brazil
Jhonny Tovar (203-F , college: Felician) - Anagennisi BC, Greece

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Standings
Group A
1
10-1
2
10-2
4
4-7
5
4-7
6
3-8
7
3-8
Group B
3
4-6
6
2-8
Full Standings
Last Updated: 3/4/2025
Standings
1
20-3
2
19-5
3
16-8
6
14-10
7
13-11
8
11-13
9
10-14
10
8-15
11
8-16
12
5-19
13
1-23
Full Standings
Last Updated: 5/6/2026
Standings
Group A
1
6-0
2
3-3
Group B
3
1-5
Group C
2
4-2
3
1-5
Group D
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Last Updated: 2/13/2026
II Standings
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Last Updated: 3/4/2025
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Full Standings
Last Updated: 8/19/2020
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Major
2
1-1
U17
1
4-0
2
3-1
3
2-2
4
1-3
Full Standings
Last Updated: 11/12/2024
Stats Leaders
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
Deshields_Keron

Trot.
(190-PG-92)
Avg: 20.8

15.8
15.0
Stats Leaders
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
Colome_Jaison_3

Piratas
(190-SG-1996)
Avg: 18.9

18.9
18.9
18.7
18.3
Stats Leaders
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
Maxwell_Stephen_1

Univ.
(201-F-1993)
Avg: 23.0

19.3
17.7
Stats Leaders
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
Not_Available

BOL
(185-F-)
Avg: 20.8

20.3
16.8
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Pioneros
(201-F-97)