Josimar Ayarza

Josimar Abdiel Ayarza Tous (born May 3, 1987) is a Panamanian professional basketball player.

Early life
As a collegiate freshman for Cuesta College, in March 2008, Ayarza was selected for All-Western State Conference First Team accolades after averaging 18.7 points and 8.2 rebounds. Then as a sophomore, he received first-team all-state selection from the CCCAA after averaging 16.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.7 blocks.

Ayarza then signed a letter of intent to play for Southern Mississippi. He scored 410 total points for the Golden Eagles combined from 2009 to 2011.

Professional career
He played for Atletico Echague Parana of the Liga Nacional de Básquet in Argentina.

International basketball
He represented the Panama's national basketball team at the 2015 FIBA COCABA Championship in San José, Costa Rica, where he helped secure the gold medal.