Personal information | |
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Born | Zwolle, Netherlands | 7 June 1995
Nationality | Dutch |
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Career information | |
Playing career | 2011–present |
Position | Power forward |
Career history | |
2011–2013 | Landstede Zwolle |
2014–2017 | Donar |
2017–2018 | Zamora |
2018–2019 | Aris Leeuwarden |
Bas Veenstra (born 7 June 1995) is a Dutch professional basketball player. [1] Veenstra usually plays as power forward and occasionally as center or small forward.
Veenstra started his professional career with his hometown team Landstede Basketbal.
He missed the 2013–14 season, because of a knee injury.
In July 2014, Veenstra signed a 1-year deal with Donar Groningen. [2] In June 2015, he extended his contract with 2 years. [3]
In July 2018, Veenstra signed a one-year contract with Aris Leeuwarden. [4]
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