Tom Van Avermaet

Tom Van Avermaet (born 14 May 1989 in Brussels, Belgium is a Belgian basketball player. At 1.73 m (5 ft. 8) tall and at the Point Guard position, he is a showtime-oriented player who always works hard for his team to provide them with the necessary assists and offensive flow. Tom made his debut during a Belgian Cup game between Basketball Club Oostende and Optima Gent Basketball, his highlight was a friendly game against Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. where he played for about 3 minutes. He took 2 shots, which he both missed but was widely regarded as a great Ostend-raised basketball talent. Due to his studies, Veterinary medicine, he had to change teams and chose the neighbouring Duva Fruit Basketball Gistel-Oostende in the Belgian Provincial League where he could become a great teamleader and fan favorite once more while still being able to develop his academic skills. Unfortunately Tom was sidelined his first season because of a heavy knee injury. He tore his ACL while hustling for a ball in transition. Now he currently plays for another local Ostend team called the Koninklijke Basketbalvereniging Oostende Bredene, where he tries to get his career back on track. In his second season Tom was able to lead his team to promotion in the Belgian Provincial Division. Next season they will be playing in the first provincial division where Tom will surely dominate once more as he will try to stay fit.

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• Oscar nominated shorts 2013 tom van avermaet death of a shadow best live action short
• Tom van avermaet en het verhaal van dood van een schaduw
• References

Tom's best aspects of his game:

Leading the offense as a true floor general, Making tough angled bank shots and his Mental resilience & spirit throughout the entire game.