Vít Krejčí

Vít Krejčí (born 19 June 2000) is a Czech professional basketball player for Casademont Zaragoza of the Liga ACB.

Vít Krejčí
No. 27 – Casademont Zaragoza
PositionPoint guard
LeagueLiga ACB
Champions League
Personal information
Born (2000-06-19) 19 June 2000
Strakonice, Czech Republic
NationalityCzech
Listed height2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
Career information
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017–presentZaragoza
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Czech Republic
FIBA U20 European Championship B
2019 PortugalTeam

Early life and career

Krejčí was born in Strakonice, Czech Republic and played basketball for the youth academy of Sokol Pisek.[1] At age 14, he joined Spanish basketball club Zaragoza. In the 2016–17 season, he began playing for Anagan Olivar, the reserve team of Zaragoza, in the Liga EBA.[2]

Professional career

On 5 March 2017, at 16 years and eight months of age, Krejčí made his professional debut for Zaragoza against Fuenlabrada. He tied with Sergi García as the second-youngest debutant in club history, behind Carlos Alocén.[2] On 17 April 2020, Krejčí declared for the 2020 NBA draft.[3] In the 2019–20 season, Krejčí averaged 3.2 points in 9.2 minutes per game and was named to the ACB All-Young Players Team.[4]

National team career

Krejčí represented the Czech Republic on several occasions at the youth level. He was named to the All-Star Five of the 2019 FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Matosinhos, Portugal after averaging 14.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists, leading his team to the silver medal. In February 2019, Krejčí made his debut for the senior national team during the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification stage.[2]

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References
  1. "Vít Krejci: así lo ha hecho el base que empieza a despuntar en el Casademont Zaragoza" (in Spanish). Gigantes del Basket. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  2. Hein, David (26 March 2020). "Krejci growing in confidence with Zaragoza and Czechs". Basketball Champions League. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  3. "Vit Krejci: Declares for draft". CBS Sports. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  4. "Mejor Quinteto Joven El Corte Inglés de la Liga Endesa 2019-20" (in Spanish). Liga ACB. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
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