A really good story about UALR soph Michael Javes' background

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One word that describes UALR sophomore Michael Javes is potential. He's got so much potential that Venezuela really wants him to one day play for its national team. And Web site Se Habla Basket (www.sehablabasket.com) writes and Tweets quite a bit about Javes.

Javes averaged 5.0 points and 4.2 rebounds per game as a freshman. But with added weight and strength, big things are expected of him this year.

Javes' international situation is a bit unique. He's from Cali, Columbia, which is where UALR lists his hometown. But his mother is Columbian and his father Venezuelan. It appears he'd like to play with Venezuela. But it's not that simple.

Here's a link to a story we've translated using Google Translate. As we've said before, these translations aren't perfect, but it gives you an idea. Make sure and scroll to the bottom to read the story from the Leader newspaper. Good stuff.

After you click this link, click the "Read More" tab on the story. It will open in the English translation.
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