Joel Bolomboy

Basketball player, NBA G League standout

Joel Bolomboy - Basketball player, NBA G League standout
Born

January 28th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in Russia, played collegiate basketball at Weber State University, where earned All-Big Sky honors. Entered the 2016 NBA Draft and was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans, later joining the Utah Jazz's summer league team. Played for various teams in the NBA G League, including the Salt Lake City Stars, showing strong performance as a forward. Represented the Ukrainian national team in international competitions, contributing to their efforts in FIBA tournaments.

Played for Utah Jazz in the NBA

Competed in the NBA G League

Represented Ukraine in international competitions

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