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| league = [[Liga ACB]]<br>[[Euroleague Basketball|Euroleague]]
| league = [[Liga ACB]]<br>[[Euroleague Basketball|Euroleague]]
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| team = FC Barcelona Basquet
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| nationality = Cypriot / Bulgarian
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| team1 = [[Aris B.C.|Aris Thessaloniki]]
| team1 = [[Aris B.C.|Aris Thessaloniki]]
| years2 = 2015-present
| team2 = [[FC Barcelona Basquet|FC Barcelona Lassa]]
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*[[Greek Basket League awards|Greek League MVP]] (2015)
*[[Greek Basket League awards|Greek League MVP]] (2015)
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In August 2013, he re-signed with Aris for 3 years.<ref name="arisbc.gr"/> In the [[2013–14 Greek Basket League|next season]], he established himself in the team, appeared in 26 games and averaged 11.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 0.9 steals per game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esake.gr/el/action/EsakeplayerView?idplayer=00000069&mode=1&idteam=&idchampionship=46F7BA21|title=Alexander Vezenkov player statistics 2013–14|publisher=Greek Basket League|language=Greek|accessdate=27 March 2015}}</ref> He was named the Greek League Best Young Player again in 2014.<ref>[http://esake.gr/el/F88FC6F9 ESAKE.gr Καλύτερος νέος παίκτης 2014: ΑΛ. ΒΕΖΕΝΚΟΦ {{el icon}}.]</ref> In the local derby against rivals [[P.A.O.K. B.C.|PAOK]], during the [[2014–15 Greek Basket League|2014–15 season]], Vezenkov achieved Greek League career-highs in scoring and rebounding, with 29 points and 14 rebounds respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esake.gr/el/B4B2F249|script-title=el:Το ντέρμπι κρίθηκε στον «αέρα»|publisher=Greek Basket League|language=Greek|date=7 February 2015|accessdate=27 March 2015}}</ref> He played in all 26 games of the [[2014–15 Greek Basket League|regular season]], averaging 18.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.esake.gr/el/action/EsakeplayerView?idplayer=00000069&mode=1 | language=Greek| title=ΒΕΖΕΝΚΟΦ Αλέξανδρος Basket League ΣΚΡΑΤΣ 2014-15 | publisher=[[Greek Basket League]] | accessdate=12 May 2015}}</ref> Vezenkov led the league in scoring, with 469, and was second in rebounding, with 201.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gazzetta.gr/stili/afierwmata/article/743456/oi-koryfaioi-tis-kanonikis-periodoy-sti-basket-league-pics | title=Οι κορυφαίοι της κανονικής περιόδου στη Basket League! (pics) Διάβασε περισσότερα στο: Οι κορυφαίοι της κανονικής περιόδου στη Basket League! | publisher=gazzetta.gr | date=11 May 2015 | accessdate=12 May 2015 | language=Greek}}</ref> He was also named the league's [[Greek Basket League awards|Most Valuable Player]], Most Improved Player and Best Young Player this season.<ref>[http://www.eurohoops.net/2015/07/league-action/108518]</ref>
In August 2013, he re-signed with Aris for 3 years.<ref name="arisbc.gr"/> In the [[2013–14 Greek Basket League|next season]], he established himself in the team, appeared in 26 games and averaged 11.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 0.9 steals per game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esake.gr/el/action/EsakeplayerView?idplayer=00000069&mode=1&idteam=&idchampionship=46F7BA21|title=Alexander Vezenkov player statistics 2013–14|publisher=Greek Basket League|language=Greek|accessdate=27 March 2015}}</ref> He was named the Greek League Best Young Player again in 2014.<ref>[http://esake.gr/el/F88FC6F9 ESAKE.gr Καλύτερος νέος παίκτης 2014: ΑΛ. ΒΕΖΕΝΚΟΦ {{el icon}}.]</ref> In the local derby against rivals [[P.A.O.K. B.C.|PAOK]], during the [[2014–15 Greek Basket League|2014–15 season]], Vezenkov achieved Greek League career-highs in scoring and rebounding, with 29 points and 14 rebounds respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esake.gr/el/B4B2F249|script-title=el:Το ντέρμπι κρίθηκε στον «αέρα»|publisher=Greek Basket League|language=Greek|date=7 February 2015|accessdate=27 March 2015}}</ref> He played in all 26 games of the [[2014–15 Greek Basket League|regular season]], averaging 18.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.esake.gr/el/action/EsakeplayerView?idplayer=00000069&mode=1 | language=Greek| title=ΒΕΖΕΝΚΟΦ Αλέξανδρος Basket League ΣΚΡΑΤΣ 2014-15 | publisher=[[Greek Basket League]] | accessdate=12 May 2015}}</ref> Vezenkov led the league in scoring, with 469, and was second in rebounding, with 201.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gazzetta.gr/stili/afierwmata/article/743456/oi-koryfaioi-tis-kanonikis-periodoy-sti-basket-league-pics | title=Οι κορυφαίοι της κανονικής περιόδου στη Basket League! (pics) Διάβασε περισσότερα στο: Οι κορυφαίοι της κανονικής περιόδου στη Basket League! | publisher=gazzetta.gr | date=11 May 2015 | accessdate=12 May 2015 | language=Greek}}</ref> He was also named the league's [[Greek Basket League awards|Most Valuable Player]], Most Improved Player and Best Young Player this season.<ref>[http://www.eurohoops.net/2015/07/league-action/108518]</ref>

On July 31th, he signed a multi-year deal with [[FC Barcelona Basquet|FC Barcelona]].<ref>Barcelona announces Aleksandar Vezenkov http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/spain/171198/barcelona-officially-lands-aleksandar-vezenkov.html</ref>


==Bulgarian national team==
==Bulgarian national team==

Revision as of 16:20, 31 July 2015

Aleksandar Vezenkov
Αλέξανδρος Βεζένκοφ
FC Barcelona Basquet
PositionPower forward
LeagueLiga ACB
Euroleague
Personal information
Born (1995-08-06) 6 August 1995 (age 29)
Nicosia, Cyprus
NationalityCypriot / Bulgarian
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2015Aris Thessaloniki
2015-presentFC Barcelona Lassa
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Aleksandar "Aleks" Vezenkov (Greek: Αλέξανδρος "Αλέξης" Βεζένκοφ, Aleksandros "Alexis" Vezenkov, Bulgarian: Александър "Алекс" Везенков; born 6 August 1995 in Nicosia, Cyprus), commonly known as Sasha Vezenkov (Greek: Σάσα Βεζένκοφ), is a Cypriot[1]-Bulgarian[2] professional basketball player.[3] He is a 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) tall[4] 102 kg (225 lb.)[5] power forward. Vezenkov has filed documentation to obtain Greek citizenship.[6] Vezenkov has regularly chosen to represent the Bulgarian national team, on both the junior and senior levels, even though he has never lived there.His father Sasko is a former international basketball player who played at Eurobasket 1989 and Eurobasket 1991.Sasko moved to Cyprus,and he played there basketball for many years

Early career

Always considered to be one of the best players in his age group in Europe, Vezenkov began playing youth club basketball in Cyprus in 2005 with APOEL Nicosia's youth teams. In 2009, he moved to Greece and began playing youth club basketball with Aris' youth teams, until 2011, when he joined Aris' senior men's club.[7] He has trained for several years at Nick Galis Hall, located near the center of Thessaloniki, Greece.

On 16 May 2013, Vezenkov committed to play American college basketball in the Big East Conference, at Xavier University, with the Xavier Musketeers.[8] However, he ultimately decided to stay in Greece with his club team Aris instead.[9]

Professional career

Vezenkov began his pro career with the senior men's team of Aris, in the Greek League, in 2011, appearing in 10 games, with an average of 2.5 minutes on the floor.[10] In the 2012–13 season, he appeared in 21 games, averaging 3.9 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.[11] He was named the Greek League Best Young Player in 2013.[12]

In August 2013, he re-signed with Aris for 3 years.[9] In the next season, he established himself in the team, appeared in 26 games and averaged 11.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 0.9 steals per game.[13] He was named the Greek League Best Young Player again in 2014.[14] In the local derby against rivals PAOK, during the 2014–15 season, Vezenkov achieved Greek League career-highs in scoring and rebounding, with 29 points and 14 rebounds respectively.[15] He played in all 26 games of the regular season, averaging 18.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.[16] Vezenkov led the league in scoring, with 469, and was second in rebounding, with 201.[17] He was also named the league's Most Valuable Player, Most Improved Player and Best Young Player this season.[18]

On July 31th, he signed a multi-year deal with FC Barcelona.[19]

Bulgarian national team

Vezenkov has been a member of the Bulgarian junior national teams. With Bulgaria's junior national teams, he played at the following tournaments: both the 2010 and 2011 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championships, the 2012 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, the 2012 FIBA Europe Under-20 Division B Championship, and the 2013 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship. He led the 2011 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship in scoring, with an average of 27.1 points per game.[20]

He led the 2013 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship in scoring, with an average of 22.4 points per game.[21] He also led the 2014 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship in scoring, averaging 19.3 points per game,[22] and rebounds, averaging 11.2 rebounds per game.[23] He was also named to the tournament's All-Tournament Team.[24]

Vezenkov also represented the senior men's Bulgarian national team in the second qualification tournament for FIBA EuroBasket 2015, averaging 17.3 points per game, and also being the highest scoring player for the team in 5 of their 6 games, as well as the team's overall top scorer.[25]

Awards and accomplishments

Pro career

Bulgarian national team

Individual

  • 2x Best Young Basketball Player of Bulgaria: 2013–14, 2014–15[26]
  • 2nd Place in the Viasport.bg "Best Young Sportsperson of Bulgaria" rankings: 2014[27]

Personal life

Vezenkov is the son of Sasho Vezenkov,[28] who has served as both manager and director of sports of Lukoil Akademik.[29][30]

References

  1. ^ ΒΕΖΕΝΚΟΦ Αλέξανδρος | NATIONALITY ΚΥΠΡΟΣ Template:El icon.
  2. ^ FIBAEurope.com Aleksandar Vezenkov (Bulgaria) Nationality: BUL.
  3. ^ "Αλέξανδρος Βεζένκοφ / Aleksandar Vezenkov". Aris B.C. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
  4. ^ ΒΕΖΕΝΚΟΦ Αλέξανδρος | HEIGHT 2.06 Template:El icon.
  5. ^ Onsports.gr Προφίλ Βάρος 102 kgr Template:El icon.
  6. ^ Syridis, Giorgos (15 November 2014). "Αλ. Βεζένκοφ: "Νιώθω σαν να είμαι Ελληνας" (Al. Vezenkov: I feel like a Greek)". Kathimerini. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  7. ^ Eurohopes.com Aleksandar Vezenkov Miscellaneous.
  8. ^ CollegeBasketballTalk.com Xavier lands 6–8 forward Aleksandar Vezenkov.
  9. ^ a b Ο Αλέξανδρος Βεζένκοβ στον ΑΡΗ για τα επόμενα τρία χρόνια Template:El icon.
  10. ^ "Alexander Vezenkov player statistics 2011–12" (in Greek). Greek Basket League. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  11. ^ "Alexander Vezenkov player statistics 2012–13" (in Greek). Greek Basket League. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  12. ^ A1Basket.gr Basket League Greece 2012–13 best rookie: Aleksandar Vezenkov.
  13. ^ "Alexander Vezenkov player statistics 2013–14" (in Greek). Greek Basket League. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  14. ^ ESAKE.gr Καλύτερος νέος παίκτης 2014: ΑΛ. ΒΕΖΕΝΚΟΦ Template:El icon.
  15. ^ Το ντέρμπι κρίθηκε στον «αέρα» (in Greek). Greek Basket League. 7 February 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  16. ^ "ΒΕΖΕΝΚΟΦ Αλέξανδρος Basket League ΣΚΡΑΤΣ 2014-15" (in Greek). Greek Basket League. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  17. ^ "Οι κορυφαίοι της κανονικής περιόδου στη Basket League! (pics) Διάβασε περισσότερα στο: Οι κορυφαίοι της κανονικής περιόδου στη Basket League!" (in Greek). gazzetta.gr. 11 May 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
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  19. ^ Barcelona announces Aleksandar Vezenkov http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/spain/171198/barcelona-officially-lands-aleksandar-vezenkov.html
  20. ^ FIBAEurope.com STATISTICAL LEADERS – PLAYERS Points Per Game.
  21. ^ STATISTICAL LEADERS – PLAYERS Points Per Game.
  22. ^ FIBAEurope.com STATISTICAL LEADERS – PLAYERS Points Per Game.
  23. ^ FIBAEurope.com STATISTICAL LEADERS – PLAYERS Total Rebounds.
  24. ^ FIBAEurope.com Osman Headlines All-Tournament Team.
  25. ^ Aleksandar Vezenkov FIBA EuroBasket 2015 Qualification Profile.
  26. ^ gong editors (1 May 2015). "Везенков отново стана Най-добър млад играч в България" (in Bulgarian). gong.bg. Retrieved 2 May 2015. {{cite news}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  27. ^ Kamenov, Kalin (24 December 2014). "30-те най-обещаващи млади спортисти на България" (in Bulgarian). kalinkamenov.com. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  28. ^ Sasho Vezenkov
  29. ^ Сашо Везенков: федерацията се ръководи от Тити, "Ту носи баница, ту носи боза, ту с всички", заяви треньорът на Лукойл (PDF) (in Bulgarian). livemedia.bg. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2014. {{cite news}}: Invalid |script-title=: missing prefix (help)
  30. ^ Информация за шампионите в българското баскетболно първенство (PDF) (in Bulgarian). basketball.bg. 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2014. {{cite news}}: Invalid |script-title=: missing prefix (help)

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