Travin Thibodeaux

Travin Thibodeaux
No. 25 – Bogor Hornbills
PositionPower forward
LeagueIBL
Personal information
Born (1996-02-19) 19 February 1996
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight234 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High schoolBrusly (Brusly, Louisiana)
College
NBA draft2018: undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2020Fort Wayne Mad Ants
2021BC Kyiv-Basket
2021Saskatchewan Rattlers
2021–2022BC Balkan Botevgrad
2022–2023APOEL B.C.
2023–2024Manama Club
2024Shabab Al Ahli
2024Kesatria Bengawan Solo
2024Al Riyadi Beirut
2025Kesatria Bengawan Solo
2026–presentBogor Hornbills
Career highlights

Travin Marquell Thibodeaux (born February 19, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Bogor Hornbills of the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL). He played college basketball for the New Orleans Privateers. Standing at 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m), he plays the power forward position.

Early career

Thibodeaux attended Brusly High School in Brusly, Louisiana, averaging 17.1 points, 15.3 rebounds and 3.9 blocks as a senior.

He garnered All-District 7-3A honors in his final two seasons, earning second team recognition as a junior and first team as a senior while also awarded Defensive MVP.[1]

College career

Thibodeaux spent all four years of his collegiate eligibility with the University of New Orleans Privateers (NCAA Division 1). Over the course of his four-year collegiate career, Thibodeaux gained recognition for his defensive tenacity, as well as his ability to put the ball in the basket.

Thibodeaux averaged 8.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists over the course of his four-year career.[2] As a junior, Thibodeaux led the University of New Orleans in assists (104), while ranking second in rebounds (233) and rebounds per game (7.3). In his senior year for the Privateers, Thibodeaux led the team in scoring 16.2 points per game, field goal percentage (54.2), rebounds (5.8), free throws (89), steals (39) and blocks (29).[3]

Thibodeaux’s impressive collegiate career earned him a multitude of accolades including the National Association of Basketball Coaches 2017-2018 All-District (23) First Team[4], as well as the 2016-2017 Southland All-Defensive Team[5] and Southland All-Academic Second Team.[6]

Professional career

Fort Wayne Mad Ants

After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Thibodeaux joined the Indiana Pacers' NBA G League affiliate, the Noblesville Boom, which was still known as Fort Wayne Mad Ants at the time.[7] In his two years, he averaged 6.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 61 games.[8]

BC Kyiv

On 13 January 2021, Thibodeaux signed with The BC Kyiv-Basket of Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague.[9]

Saskatchewan Rattlers

On 1 April 2021, Thibodeaux signed with The Saskatchewan Rattlers, member club of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.[10]

BC Balkan Botevgrad

On 1 September 2021, Thibodeaux signed with The BC Balkan Botevgrad of the National Basketball League (Bulgaria).[11]

APOEL B.C.

On 12 February 2022, Thibodeaux started to play for Cypriot professional basketball club based in the city of Nicosia, APOEL B.C..[12]

Manama Club

On 7 July 2023, Thibodeaux signed with The Manama Club, member club of the Bahraini Premier League.[13]

Shabab Al Ahli Club Dubai

In June 2024, Thibodeaux signed with The Shabab Al Ahli, member club of the UAE National Basketball League based in the city of Dubai.

He represented Shabab Al Ahli in the inaugural 2024 Basketball Champions League Asia. Appearing in five games, he helped the team finish as runners-up in the tournament. He averaged 14.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, earning selection to the tournament's All-Star Five.[14]

Kesatria Bengawan Solo

On 26 June 2024, Thibodeaux signed with The Kesatria Bengawan Solo, of the Indonesian Basketball League in the middle of ongoing season, replacing Taylor Johns. In his 6 matches with the Kesatria Bengawan, he averaged 22.83 points, 10 rebounds, and 3.5 assists.[15]

Al Riyadi Club Beirut

On 28 August 2024, The Lebanese Basketball League defending champion, Al Riyadi Club Beirut, agreed terms with Thibodeaux to play for the 2024 FIBA Intercontinental Cup.[16]

Return to Kesatria Bengawan Solo

On 23 November 2024, Thibodeaux re-joined the Kesatria Bengawan Solo for the 2025 IBL season.[17] By averaging 7.0 defensive rebounds and 1.4 steals per game, he earned a place on the 2025 IBL All-Defensive Team.[18]

Bogor Hornbills

In December 2025, after spending two seasons with the Kesatria Bengawan Solo, Thibodeaux joined fellow IBL club the Bogor Hornbills for his third season.[19] In 20 regular-season games, he averaged 25.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 2.0 steals per game.

His performances helped improve the Bogor Hornbills' fortunes, leading the team from missing the playoffs the previous season to finishing third in the final standings of the 2026 IBL season. As a result of his contributions, he earned a place on the 2026 All-IBL First Team, while also named as the 2026 IBL Most Valuable Player.[20][21]

References

  1. ↑ "All-District Basketball Teams". nola.com. 6 April 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  2. ↑ "Travin Thibodeaux Overview". sports-reference.com. 1 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  3. ↑ "Saskatchewan Rattlers Sign Dynamic Big Man Travin Thibodeaux". cebl.ca. 1 April 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  4. ↑ "NCAA Division I Basketball Awards". realgm.com. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  5. ↑ "Historical Southland Conference Awards". realgm.com. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  6. ↑ "Travin Thibodeaux Named To SLC Men's Basketball All-Academic Team". unoprivateers.com. 30 March 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "Travin Thibodeaux Signs with Mad Ants". unoprivateers.com. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  8. ↑ "NBA gleague stats for Travin Thibodeaux". gleague.nba.com. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "Travin Thibodeaux is a newcomer at Kyiv Basket". eurobasket.com. 13 January 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  10. ↑ "Rattlers Sign Dynamic Big Man Travin Thibodeaux". saskatoonmamba.ca. 1 April 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  11. ↑ @balkanbotevgrad; (1 September 2021). "Американският център Трейвин Тибодо е последното чуждестранно попълнение в тима на Балкан". Retrieved 22 June 2026 – via Instagram.
  12. ↑ "2021-2022 APOEL BC Roster". cbf.basketball. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  13. ↑ @manamaclub; (7 July 2023). "Officially, T Thibodeaux is Manami for the coming challenges". Retrieved 22 June 2026 – via Instagram.
  14. ↑ @bclasia; (19 June 2024). "Travin Thibodeaux powered his way through an All-Star Five selection". Retrieved 22 June 2026 – via Instagram.
  15. ↑ "Travin Thibodeaux, dari Al Ahli ke Kesatria". iblindonesia.com (in indonesia). Retrieved 16 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  16. ↑ "Al Riyadi inks Travin Thibodeaux, ex Kesatria BS". asia-basket.com. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  17. ↑ "Kesatria Panggil Travin Thibodeaux Lagi". iblindonesia.com (in indonesia). 23 November 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  18. ↑ "Kesatria Punya Dua Pemain Bertahan Terbaik di Liga". iblindonesia.com (in indonesia). 1 August 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  19. ↑ "Travin Thibodeaux Pindah ke Hornbills". iblindonesia.com (in indonesia). 15 December 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  20. ↑ @hornbills; (20 June 2026). "Hats off to Mr. MVP for All-IBL GoPay First Team". Retrieved 22 June 2026 – via Instagram.
  21. ↑ "Travin Thibodeaux Kalahkan DJ Cooper II Untuk Raih Gelar IBL League MVP 2026". iblindonesia.com (in indonesia). 23 May 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
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