Tavernari is also a member of the Brazilian national basketball team. He made his debut for the team at the 2008 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men.Player Profile at FIBA.com He was also a member of the Brazil team that won the gold medal at the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship. Tavernari saw action in four games off the bench for the Brazilians, scoring nine points each in victories over Mexico and Uruguay. During the summer of 2010, Tavernari helped Brazil win gold at the South American Championships in Neiva, Colombia. While averaging a team second-best 11 points, Tavernari led the team in shooting percentage at 60%.Profile at usbasket.com That is, to this day, the last South American Championship won by Brazil.
