Former French basketball standout Tyran De Lattibeaudiere thriving in Mexico at 35
At 35, the Jamaican is still performing at a high level in Mexico.
Photo credit: Astros de Jalisco
Based in Mexico, Jamaican forward Tyran De Lattibeaudiere continues to light up the scoreboard at 35 years old. Since summer 2025, he has been wearing the Astros de Jalisco jersey with pride, proving that experience and skill can triumph over youth.
Stellar numbers across two competitions
In CIBACOPA 2025-2026, De Lattibeaudiere is posting impressive averages of 15.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.4 steals for a 20.4 efficiency rating across 14 games. He ranks as the second-best statistical player on his team, which sits atop the championship standings with a remarkable record of 19 wins and just one loss.
His production extends to international competition as well. In the Basketball Champions League Americas, his numbers remain solid: 14.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists for a 17.4 efficiency rating in 20 minutes across 8 games. The veteran forward has delivered standout performances, including 23 points and 9 rebounds against Culiacan and a spectacular 39 efficiency rating against Guaymas.
From French courts to Mexican arenas
Athletic, combative and equipped with excellent touch near the basket, « Ty » embodies the modern forward profile: scorer, rebounder and capable of tough defense. France remains the heart of his European career, where from 2018 to 2024, De Lattibeaudiere played more than 150 games and established himself as one of the most consistent forwards in the divisions he frequented.
After being seen in 2018-2019 with Tours in NM1 averaging 13.5 points and 7.4 rebounds, he enjoyed successful stints in Pro B between 2019 and 2023 with Denain, Nancy, Tours, and Orléans. He even appeared in Betclic ELITE in 2023-2024 with Le Mans Sarthe, posting 9 points and 4.1 rebounds in 9 games. In Pro B, he consistently averaged over 14 points and 6 rebounds, with shooting percentages often exceeding 55%.
De Lattibeaudiere represents the inspiring story of a player who, without being drafted into the NBA, has built a rich and respected international career. From the concrete floors of French gyms to Mexican arenas, he continues to impose his style: combative, efficient and always ready to lead his team. The Astros have found in him a quiet leader who speaks through his play on the court.
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