Ádám Hanga
Basketball player, EuroLeague champion
Born
April 12th, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Hungary
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Played professional basketball in Hungary before transitioning to international play. Joined the Spanish club Baskonia in 2015, contributing to the team's success in the EuroLeague. Secured a EuroLeague championship title and represented Hungary in international competitions, including the FIBA EuroBasket tournaments. Demonstrated versatility on the court as a forward and established a reputation for defensive skills and teamwork.
Won EuroLeague title with Baskonia in 2020
Represented Hungary in FIBA EuroBasket
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