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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