Charlie Villanueva was cut from the Dominican Republic national team for being overweight.
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Charlie Villanueva reportedly was cut from the Dominican Republic basketball team for being out of shape, and he’s attempting to defend himself in response.
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John Calipari cuts Charlie Villanueva from Dominican Republic team for being overweight
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Have you ever wondered how good international basketball squads really are? Well, the fact that coaches can easily cut C-Class NBA names from an international roster without even a slight hesitation should be your sign that international competition has never been better. Detroit Pistons power forward, Charlie Villanueva has been cut by the Dominican Republic’s head coach, and...
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