JaJa Richards 5023 (2011-2012: Barreteros)

Before
50232796Botafogo00
502327675Edison (FL)19881992
50233174Pensacola JC19921994
50231054Loyola, IL19921996
5023732Unimed/Franca19992000
50231901Gallitos19992000
50236766Mersin20052007
502310068Miami Tropics20072008
50232599Malvin20082009
50231806Panteras20092009
502313350Guaymas20092009
50237245Lobos Grises20102011
50234513Fuerza Regia20102011
After
50232796Botafogo
502327675Edison (FL)
50233174Pensacola JC
50231054Loyola, IL
5023732Unimed/Franca
50231901Gallitos
50236766Mersin
502310068Miami Tropics
50232599Malvin
50231806Panteras
502313350Guaymas
50237245Lobos Grises
50234513Fuerza Regia
Born: Nov.19, 1974 in Santa Cruz, Virgin Island
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Outlook:
A giant! very long; excellent rebounder and shot blocker. Excellent rebounder and shot blocker, very long and good hands. He can scorer well in the paint, runs the floor very well for a player of his size. He is a rebounder, shot blocker. Can score in the paint, he is very mobile and runs the floor well.Could become deadly when develops a mid range jumper.
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Career:
1988-1989: Bradenton, FL / Edison Academy
1989-1990: Bradenton, FL / Edison Academy
1990-1991: Bradenton, FL / Edison Academy
1991-1992: Bradenton, FL / Edison Academy
1992-1993: Pensacola State College (JUCO)
1993-1994: Pensacola State College (JUCO, starting five)
1994-1995: Loyola University of Chicago (NCAA)
1995-1996: Loyola University of Chicago (NCAA, starting five)
1997-1998: Delaware Blue Bombers (ABA)
1998: Tampa Bay Windjammers (USBL)
1998-1999: Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel): was injured and had to leave the team not being paid (had to stop practices) in Aug.'98 and joined Mansfield Hawks (IBA): 8.1ppg, 6.9rpg, then went to Beijing Aoshen (China): 21.1ppg, 10.9rpg
1999: Isabela (Puerto Rico): RPG-5(10.8)
1999-2000: Franca Marathon (Brazil), went to Isabela (Puerto Rico): in April '00 (before the season started) was replaced by Seth Sundberg, so joined back Franca Marathon (Brazil): 7.1ppg, 4.8rpg
2000-2001: Started the season at Cincinnati Stuff (IBL)
2001: NBA Ambassadors: the team created for the Liga Sudamericana Tournament in Feb-March: 6 games: 3.7ppg, 3.7rpg
2001: In May '01 signed with Vaqueros de Bayamon (Puerto Rico), but left in July to attend NBA summer camps
2001: Blu Summuer League in Treviso (Italy)
2001: Shaw's Pro Summer League in Boston (Philadelphia 76ers)
2001-2002: Automovel Clube de Campos (Brazil): 8 games: 5.6ppg, 6.1rpg, 6ast, 2.0bpg, 3.4spg
2002: Vaqueros de Bayamon (Puerto Rico-BSN): 1 game: 4.0ppg, 7.0rpg
2002: Mavort Quito (Ecuador)
2003: In Feb.'03 signed at Piratas de Quebradillas (Puerto Rico-BSN), but then went to Maratonistas de Coamo (Puerto Rico-BSN): in June was replaced by Torraye Braggs
2003-2004: Defensor Sporting Club (Uruguay-Primera Liga)
2004: Maratonistas de Coamo (Puerto Rico-BSN, starting five): 30 games: 8.4ppg, 9.4rpg, 1.9apg, 2.6bpg
2004: In Aug. signed at Correcaminos UAT Victoria (Mexico-LNBP)
2004-2005: Mabetex Prishtina (Kosovo-SuperLeague): left in Jan.'05
2005: Coca-Cola Tigers (Philippines-PBA, starting five): Fiesta Conf: 4 games: 11.5ppg, 13.3rpg, 2.0bpg, released in March '05, shortly signed at Maratonistas de Coamo (Puerto Rico-BSN): 22 games: 6.1ppg, 8.4rpg, 2.3bpg, 2FGP: 48.0%, FT: 46.0%
2005: TianJin Peace Bay (China-CBL)
2005-2006: Mersin Buyuksehir Belediyesi (Turkey-TBL, starting five): 28 games: 9.5ppg, RPG-2(10.2), 1.1spg, 2FGP: 52.0%, 3PT: 64.0%, FT: 59.0%
2006: TianJin Peace Bay (China-CBL)
2006-2007: in Aug.'06 joined BC Kyiv (Ukraine-Superleague), left in Oct.'06 and signed at Mersin Buyuksehir Belediyesi (Turkey-TBL): 19 games: 5.4ppg, 4.4rpg, 2FGP: 56.0%, FT: 62.2%; got injured in Nov.'06 and was sidelined for 2 months, temporarily replaced by Jared Homan, while in Feb.'07 Richards joined back the team replacing Ezra Williams
2007: TianJin Peace Bay (China-CBL)
2007-2008: Miami Tropics (Liga Americas): Liga Americas: 9 games: 3.3ppg, 4.1rpg
2008: Drafted (Sorteo Comunitarios) by Grises de Humacao (Puerto Rico-BSN,1rd(1))
2008: Grises de Humacao (Puerto Rico-BSN): 16 games: 6.3ppg, 6.6rpg, 2.0bpg, 2FGP: 55%, FT: 53%
2008-2009: Barreteros de Zacatecazs (Mexico-LNBP): 33 games: 7.9ppg, 10.3rpg, 1.2apg, 1.6spg, 2.1bpg, 2FGP: 53.1%, FT: 52.3%, in Jan.'09 moved to Malvin (Uruguay-LUB, starting five): 7.6ppg, 8.4rpg
2009: In May signed at Panteras de Miranda (Venezuela-LPB): 1 game: 2pts, 8reb, 2ast, played also at Ostioneros de Guaymas (Mexico-CIBACOPA, starting five): Blocks-1(1.8bpg)
2009-2010: Barreteros de Zacatecazs (Mexico-LNBP, starting five): 40 games: 6.4ppg, 7.4rpg, FGP: 51.4%, FT: 54.7%
2010-2011: Lobos Grises de la UAD Durango (Mexico-LNBP, starting five): 3 games: 3.0ppg, 2.7rpg, 1.0spg, 1.3bpg; in Nov.'10 moved to Fuerza Regia Monterrey (Mexico-LNBP): 29 games: 3.2ppg, 3.9rpg
2011-2012: In Nov.'11 signed at Barreteros de Zacatecas (Mexico-LNBP): 23 games: 4.4ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.0bpg
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Awards/Achievements:
U.S. Virgin Islands National Team -1997-04, 06-07, 10-12
Centrobasket -1997, 99,03(Semifinals)
IBA Champion -1999
CARICOM Championship -2000(Finals), 04, 06
Tournament of the Americas (Copa America) - 01, 03
Carioca League Semifinals -2001
Puerto Rican BSN Finalist -2002
Latinbasket.com Puerto Rican All-BSN Defensive Team -2003
Puerto Rican BSN All-Star Game -2004
Tournament of the Americas -2007: 4 games: 1.5ppg, 2.5rpg
Puerto Rican BSN Semifinals -2008
Uruguay LUB Semifinals -2009
Latinbasket.com All-Mexican CIBACOPA Second Team -2009
Centrobasket in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) -2010: 4 games: 3.5ppg, 5.0rpg, BPG-4(1.5bpg)
Central American and Caribbean Games in Mayaguez (Puerto Rico) -2010: 5 games: 3.6ppg, 5.0rpg, BPG-3(2.6bpg)
Mexican LNBP Regular Season Runner-Up -2011
Mexican LNBP Semifinals -2011
Centrobasket in San Juan (Puerto Rico) -2012: 2 games: 0pts, 2.0rpg