Álvaro Teherán
Álvaro Teherán | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date María La Baja, Colombia |
| Died | May 4, 2020 (aged 54) |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 1987–1991 (college) |
| Known for | Professional basketball athlete, 44th pick in the 1991 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers |
Álvaro Teherán Teherán (January 6, 1966 – May 4, 2020) was a professional basketball athlete from Colombia who was chosen as the 44th pick in the 1991 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Standing at 7 feet 1 inch and playing the center position, Teherán competed at the collegiate level for Houston Baptist University between 1987 and 1989, followed by the University of Houston from 1989 to 1991.
Originating from María La Baja, Colombia, his basketball potential was identified in 1984 by Alfonso Torres, who advised him to relocate to Cartagena to further develop his skills in the sport.
Teherán died on May 4, 2020, after being admitted to the hospital in December 2019 due to kidney failure.
His basketball tradition was carried on by his son, Jaret Valencia, who emerged as a high school talent at Veritas Prep in Calabasas, California, and later played at the collegiate level.