Vlad Moldoveanu

Romanian basketball player, FIBA EuroCup champion

Vlad Moldoveanu - Romanian basketball player, FIBA EuroCup champion
Born

February 11th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Romania

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Competed internationally for Romania in basketball. Played collegiate basketball in the United States for George Mason University. Achieved success in European leagues, including winning the FIBA EuroCup in 2015. Represented Romania in various European championships and contributed to the growth of basketball in the country.

Played for George Mason University

Won the FIBA EuroCup in 2015

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