Juan Pablo Vaulet
Quick Facts
Biography
Juan Pablo Vaulet (born March 22, 1996) is an Argentine professional basketball player for Baxi Manresa of the Liga ACB. Manu's brother, Sebastián, coached Vaulet while he was with Bahía Basket in 2014–15.
Professional career
As a junior, Vaulet played for such clubs as Parque Vélez Sarsfield, Unión Eléctrica, General Paz Juniors and Hindú Club.
In 2014, Vaulet began his professional career, signing with Weber Bahía Estudiantes of the Liga Nacional de Básquet. In his rookie season, he averaged 7.2 points and 4.1 rebounds in 34 games.
Vaulet entered the 2015 NBA draft as its youngest international early entrant to remain eligible on draft day. On June 25, 2015, he was drafted with the 39th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets, who later traded his draft rights to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for two future second-round picks and cash considerations. On July 18, 2019, Vaulet signed a two-year with Spanish club Baxi Manresa.
International career
Vaulet has been a starter for the Argentina national team at multiple junior FIBA competitions.