[2] On January 23, 2010, Varnado surpassed Adonal Foyle on the NCAA's Division I all-time career blocks list to become the second-leading shot-blocker.

He is one of just two college players in history to achieve the milestone of 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 500 blocks (along with David Robinson).

[7] On August 12, 2011, he signed a contract with Hapoel Jerusalem of Israeli Basketball Super League.

[9] After being waived by the Heat, Varnado joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA Development League.

[26] Varnado's D-League rights were traded by the Iowa Energy to the Los Angeles D-Fenders on December 30, 2014.

[28] On July 22, 2015, Varnado signed a one-year deal with Dinamo Sassari to play in the Serie A and the European first tier EuroLeague.

[30] On August 30, 2016, Varnado was reported to have signed with İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL).

[32] On August 2, 2017, Varnado was reported to have signed a one-year deal with Tecnyconta Zaragoza of the Liga ACB.

[36] On January 15, 2019, Varnado parted ways with the Hustle to join Fos Provence of the French LNB Pro A, where he averaged 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 18 games played.

[37] On September 25, 2019, Varnado returned to Israel for a second stint, signing a one-year deal with Hapoel Gilboa Galil.

[39] On October 6, 2021, Varnado signed with Club Atlético Aguada of the Liga Uruguaya de Básquetbol.