Vallo Allingu
Estonian basketball player and coach
Born in 1978, this basketball player represented Estonia in international competitions. Played for clubs such as Saku Sporting and Tartu Ülikool/Rock. Later transitioned into coaching, contributing to the development of basketball in Estonia. His experiences as both a player and coach have influenced the sport's growth at the grassroots level in the country.
Represented Estonia in FIBA competitions
Played for Saku Sporting and Tartu Ülikool/Rock
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