Kristjan Kangur

Estonian basketball player

Kristjan Kangur - Estonian basketball player
Born

October 23rd, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Estonia

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Played professional basketball primarily in Estonia and Finland. Had significant stints with teams such as Tartu Ülikool and KTP-Basket. Represented Estonia in various international competitions, including the EuroBasket Championship. Established a reputation for versatile playing style and leadership on the court.

Competed in EuroBasket 2011 and 2015 with the Estonian national team

Won multiple domestic league titles with Tartu Ülikool

Played in the Finnish Korisliiga with KTP-Basket

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