Maarten van Gent
Basketball player and coach in Netherlands
This individual played professional basketball in the Netherlands and transitioned to coaching after retirement. Contributions to basketball included coaching various teams at different levels, fostering talent in the sport. Achievements in the coaching career included leading teams to several championships and further development of the basketball community in the country.
Played for several Dutch basketball teams
Coached teams to national championships
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