Rayan Rupert
Rayan Rupert (born 31 May 2004) is a French professional basketball player who last played for the New Zealand Breakers of the National Basketball League (NBL).
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| Position | Shooting guard | |||||||||||||
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| Born | 31 May 2004 Strasbourg, France | |||||||||||||
| Nationality | French | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 199 cm (6 ft 6 in) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | |||||||||||||
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| Playing career | 2019–present | |||||||||||||
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| 2019–2021 | Centre Fédéral | |||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Pôle France | |||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | New Zealand Breakers | |||||||||||||
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Early life
Rupert is a graduate of the INSEP Academy in France.[1]
Professional career
Between 2019 and 2021, Rupert played for Centre Fédéral in the French NM1.[2] He continued in the NM1 in the 2021–22 season with Pôle France.[2]
On 10 June 2022, Rupert signed with the New Zealand Breakers for the 2022–23 NBL season as part of the league's Next Stars program.[1]
Personal life
Rupert's father, Thierry, was a EuroLeague player and captain of the French national team while his sister, Iliana, was the 12th overall pick in the 2021 WNBA draft.[3]
References
- "French Phenom Rayan Rupert the Latest NBL Next Star". NBL.com.au. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- "Rayan Rupert". australiabasket.com. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- "Basketball: New Zealand Breakers sign French teenager Rayan Rupert". nzherald.co.nz. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
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