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Briante Weber

Benetton Treviso/PG/

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Briante Weber is a lightning-quick point guard whose defensive intensity has defined his career, currently playing for Benetton Treviso in Italy's Lega Basket Serie A. At 32 years old and 188 cm, Weber is renowned as one of the best perimeter defenders in basketball outside the NBA. His path began at VCU, where he became the NCAA's all-time leader in steals before a knee injury curtailed his senior season. His perseverance led him to the NBA, where he had brief stints with several teams, including the Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte Hornets, always making an impact with his defensive pressure. Weber found his greatest success in Europe, particularly in Italy and Greece. He has won multiple Best Defender awards in the Italian league and was instrumental in Treviso's 2021 Italian Cup victory. His honors include Italian League Defensive Player of the Year and several All-Defensive Team selections. Weber's signature is his relentless on-ball defense, speed in transition, and leadership. He is the engine of his team, a defensive catalyst who changes games with his energy and steals.

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