Nationality Ukrainian Listed height 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) 1994–1995 SC Nikolaev | Listed weight 232 lb (105 kg) Name Grigorij Khizhnyak Pro career 1994–2010 | |
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Born July 16, 1974 (age 50) Nikolaev, Ukraine ( 1974-07-16 ) | ||
In Memoriam - Grigorij Khizhnyak
Grigorij Khizhnyak (Ukrainian: Григорій Хижняк; born July 16, 1974) is a retired Ukrainian professional basketball player.
Contents
- In Memoriam Grigorij Khizhnyak
- Professional career
- Ukrainian national team
- EuroLeague career statistics
- References
Professional career
A dominant defensive force in the paint, the 2.16 m (7'1") tall center, led the EuroLeague in blocks per game for two consecutive years, in 2001 and 2002, while playing with Žalgiris Kaunas. Among his greatest career achievements, was his participation in the 2005 ULEB Cup (now called EuroCup) final, with Makedonikos.
Ukrainian national team
Khizhnyak was a regular member of the senior men's Ukrainian national basketball team.
EuroLeague career statistics
Note: The EuroLeague is not the only competition in which the player participated for the team during the season. He also played in domestic competition, and regional competition if applicable.
References
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