About Álvaro Teherán
Lived 1966 – 2020 (aged 54). Álvaro Teherán was a Colombian basketball player.
Álvaro Teherán Teherán (January 6, 1966 – May 4, 2020) was a Colombian basketball player who was selected with the 44th overall pick in the 1991 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. A 7'1" center, Teherán played college basketball at Houston Baptist from 1987 to 1989 and Houston from 1989 to 1991.
Born in María La Baja, Colombia, Teherán was the son of Romualdo Teherán and Cecilia Teherán (not related). He was noticed playing basketball by Alfonso Torres in 1984, who recommended that he moved to Cartagena, Colombia.
He died on May 4, 2020, having been hospitalized with kidney failure in December 2019.
His son, Jaret Valencia, was a high school basketball prospect at Veritas Prep in Calabasas, California and played college basketball.
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Who was Álvaro Teherán?
Colombian basketball player (1966-2020)
When was Álvaro Teherán born?
Álvaro Teherán was born on 6 January 1966 in María La Baja.
When did Álvaro Teherán die?
Álvaro Teherán died on 4 May 2020 in Cartagena.
What was Álvaro Teherán's occupation?
Álvaro Teherán was a basketball player.
What nationality was Álvaro Teherán?
Álvaro Teherán was Colombian.
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