Anžejs Pasečņiks

Latvian basketball player, EuroLeague athlete

Anžejs Pasečņiks - Latvian basketball player, EuroLeague athlete
Born

December 20th, 1995
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Latvia

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Played professional basketball in Europe, primarily for the Latvian national team and clubs in Spain. Participated in the EuroLeague, one of the most prestigious basketball competitions. Competed at an international level, representing Latvia in various FIBA tournaments.

Competed in the EuroLeague with multiple clubs

Represented Latvia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup

Played professionally in the Spanish ACB League

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