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'''Braian Alexander Angola-Rodas''' (born April 6, 1994) is a Colombian basketball player who competed in [[college basketball]] for the [[Florida State Seminoles men's basketball|Florida State Seminoles]] of the [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] (ACC). The {{height|ft=6|in=6}} [[guard (basketball)|guard]] competed for [[Findlay Prep]] in high school, before playing at [[North Idaho College]] for his first two college seasons. He has represented the [[Colombia national basketball team]]. Angola was signed to play for the [[Orlando Magic]] for the 2018 [[NBA Summer League]] |
'''Braian Alexander Angola-Rodas''' (born April 6, 1994) is a Colombian basketball player who competed in [[college basketball]] for the [[Florida State Seminoles men's basketball|Florida State Seminoles]] of the [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] (ACC). The {{height|ft=6|in=6}} [[guard (basketball)|guard]] competed for [[Findlay Prep]] in high school, before playing at [[North Idaho College]] for his first two college seasons. He has represented the [[Colombia national basketball team]]. Angola was signed to play for the [[Orlando Magic]] for the 2018 [[NBA Summer League]]. |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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| Position | Guard |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 6, 1994 Villanueva, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nevada) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2018: undrafted |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Braian Alexander Angola-Rodas (born April 6, 1994) is a Colombian basketball player who competed in college basketball for the Florida State Seminoles of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) guard competed for Findlay Prep in high school, before playing at North Idaho College for his first two college seasons. He has represented the Colombia national basketball team. Angola was signed to play for the Orlando Magic for the 2018 NBA Summer League.
Early life
Angola was born in Villanueva, Casanare in Colombia to Ofelia Rodas and Hugo Angola.[1] His mother and two younger sisters, Karol and Michel, brother Jhon Fredy supported his decision to start playing basketball.[2] At age 14, Angola moved alone to the United States to continue his basketball career, despite not speaking any English.[3][4] In his early years, he drew attention for his success on the Colombia youth national team.[5]
High school career
At the high school level, Angola represented Findlay Prep, a basketball program based in Henderson, Nevada.[6] Although mostly separated from his family, he often visited them in Colombia.[7] In the 2012–13 season, he averaged 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists with a .500 field goal percentage.[1] Angola helped his team finish with a 35–1 record and a Final Four bid at the DICK'S Sporting Goods High School Nationals tournament.[1] While at Findlay Prep, he was most notably teammates with Nigel Williams-Goss, future college star with the Gonzaga Bulldogs.[8] His time with the team has been credited for improving his English.[4]
College career
Angola first attended North Idaho College in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where he played under head coach Corey Symons.[6] As a freshman, he averaged 13.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, leading the team to a 23–7 record.[1] In his sophomore season, Angola posted 21.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game en route to earning National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I All-America First Team honors.[1] He also helped the team finish with a 31–2 record, starting the season on a 31-game winning streak.[1]
After receiving offers from several major NCAA Division I programs heading into his junior season, Angola transferred to Florida State in April 2016.[9] He saw a limited role as a first-year member of the team, averaging 4.6 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game.[1] His senior season, he put 12.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists
International career
Angola played for the Colombia national basketball team at the 2017 FIBA AmeriCup, where he averaged 12.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.[10]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Braian Angola". Florida State Seminoles. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ Rosuck, Jacob (July 26, 2017). "Braian Angola-Rodas — Family Man". Florida State Seminoles. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ Clark, Corey. "Even before FSU's big win, it was a magical moment for Angola". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ a b Nelke, Mark (March 22, 2018). "Angola — From scorer at NIC to defender at Florida State". Coeur d'Alene Press. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ Ferrante, Bob (March 2, 2018). "Angola's odyssey: From Colombia to Vegas to Idaho to FSU grad". 247Sports.com. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ a b Meehan, Jim (March 19, 2018). "Florida State's Braian Angola, a former NIC standout, shines on and off court". The Spokesman-Review.
- ^ Flores, Alfy (September 24, 2017). "Braian Angola prospers for Colombian national team". FSView & Florida Flambeau. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ Viydo, Taylor (March 21, 2018). "Florida State player has strong ties to the Inland Northwest". KREM (TV). Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ "FSU lands junior college star Braian Angola-Rodas". Fox Sports. April 20, 2016. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ "Braian Alexander Angola Rodas". FIBA. Retrieved March 23, 2018.