Peter van Paassen
Peter van Paassen (born 20 December 1978) is a former Dutch basketball player.[1] Van Paassen played for multiple teams in Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands. Standing at 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m), he usually played as center. Van Paassen has won the Dutch MVP award two times, which makes him one of the few Dutch players to ever win the award. On 20 August 2013, Van Paassen announced his retirement.[2]
![]() Van Paassen with EiffelTowers in 2010 | |
Personal information | |
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Born | Den Haag, Netherlands | 20 December 1978
Nationality | Dutch |
Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
Career information | |
College | St. Bonaventure (1997–2001) |
NBA draft | 2001 / Undrafted |
Playing career | 2001–2013 |
Position | Center |
Number | 8, 12, 14 |
Career history | |
As player: | |
2001–2003 | Oostende |
2003–2004 | Melilla |
2004–2005 | Den Helder |
2005–2009 | Amsterdam |
2009–2013 | EiffelTowers Den Bosch |
2010–2011 | →Mons-Hainaut |
As coach: | |
2015–2017 | Apollo Amsterdam (assistant) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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International career
Van Paassen played 64 games for the Dutch national basketball team in his career.
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References
- "Peter van Paassen". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- "Basketballer Van Paassen stopt" (in Dutch). Volkskrant.nl. 20 August 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
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