Marek Blaževič
Marek Blaževič (born 1 September 2001) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for Žalgiris Kaunas of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) and the EuroLeague. Standing 2.07 m, he plays the center position.
| No. 1 – Žalgiris Kaunas | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | LKL EuroLeague |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 1 September 2001 Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Nationality | Lithuanian |
| Listed height | 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in) |
| Listed weight | 110 kg (243 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2017–present |
| Career history | |
| 2017–2020 | Rytas |
| 2017–2019 | →Perlas Vilnius |
| 2020–present | Žalgiris Kaunas |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Professional career
Blaževič made his professional debut with BC Perlas on 2017-2018 season.
On 6 June 2018 he signed with Rytas Vilnius.[1] He made his LKL debut on 23 September 2018, against BC Juventus. In his second professional game with Rytas, he scored 13 points, drawing attention of local media.[2]
Playing for the Lietuvos rytas under-18 team, Blaževič won the 2018 EuroLeague Basketball Next Generation Tournament. He was selected to All-tournament team.
On June 29, 2020, he signed with Žalgiris Kaunas of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL).[3]
References
- https://www.basketnews.lt/news-121145-zalgirio-viliotas-marekas-blazevicius-sudare-kontrakta-su-lietuvos-rytu.html
- https://www.rytasvilnius.lt/lt/naujienos/rytas/n/gausiai-sirgaliu-palaikomas-vilniaus-rytas-iskovojo-nesunkia-pergale-pries-skycop-615/
- "Zalgiris signs Marek Blazevic to long-term deal". Sportando. June 29, 2020. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
4. Žalgiris signs Blazevic, according to Crosarka.com