Kees Akerboom Jr.

Kees Akerboom
	Akerboom in 2008
Personal information
Born	20 December 1983 (age 38); Sint-Michielsgestel, Netherlands
Nationality	Dutch
Listed height	2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
Listed weight	88 kg (194 lb)
Career information
Playing career	2001–2018
Position	Small forward
Number	12
Career history
2001–2004	Den Bosch
2004–2006	Donar
2006–2018	Den Bosch
Career highlights and awards
	No. 12 retired by Den Bosch ; 3× DBL champion (2007, 2012, 2015); 4× Dutch Cup champion (2008, 2009, 2013, 2016); 2× Dutch Supercup champion (2013, 2015); All-DBL Team (2011); DBL Rookie of the Year (2003); 5× Kees Akerboom Trophy (2008, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2016); DBL MVP Under 23 (2004); 11× DBL All-Star (2004, 2006, 2008–2012, 2014–2017); DBL All-Star Game MVP (2010);

Last updated August 28, 2022

Kees Akerboom Jr. (born 20 December 1983) is a retired Dutch basketball player. Kees is the son of Kees Akerboom Sr., a former successful professional basketball player as well. During the majority of his career, Akerboom played with Den Bosch, which he won three DBL championships with. He also played for the Netherlands national basketball team during his career.

Professional career

Akerboom started his professional career with the same team as his father did, EiffelTowers Den Bosch in the Dutch Eredivisie.

On 29 May 2004, Akerboom signed with MPC Capitals from Groningen.^[1]

After two seasons with the Capitals, Akerboom returned to EiffelTowers. He won his first Dutch championship in 2007. He won his second in 2012, after beating ZZ Leiden 4–1 in the Finals. In 2015, Akerboom won his third championship after beating Donar 4–1 in the Finals.

On 31 May 2018, Akerboom announced his retirement at age 34.^[2] He set a new all-time record for games played for Den Bosch, with 671 games.^[3] His jersey number 12 was retired by Den Bosch.^[4]

International career

Akerboom played 99 games for the Netherlands national basketball team over twelve years. He was a member of the team playing at EuroBasket 2015. On 5 July 2016, Akerboom's retirement from the Dutch national team was announced.^[5]

International statistics


Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2015 EuroBasket	Netherlands	5	–	17.5	.304	.333	.750	1.2	.2	–	–	4.4

Honours

Club

Den Bosch ^[6]

Dutch Basketball League: 2006–07, 2011–12, 2014–15
NBB Cup: 2007–08, 2008–09, 2012–13
Dutch Supercup: 2013

Individual

DBL All-Star (11): 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
DBL All-First Team: 2010–11
DBL Rookie of the Year: 2002–03
DBL MVP Under 23: 2003–04
DBL Three points percentage leader: 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2011–12
DBL All Star Game: 3 Point Contest Winner: 2008, 2009
DBL All-Star Game MVP: 2010

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References

↑ "Kees Akerboom verruilt Tulip voor Groningen" (in Dutch). Omroepbrabant.nl. 2004-05-29. Retrieved 2017-10-24.
↑ "Kees Akerboom stopt met basketbal". BD.nl. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
↑ "Basketballer Kees Akerboom jr. Pakt record: 656 wedstrijden voor Bossche club". 9 March 2018.
↑ "Den Bosch zwaait Akerboom uit". Eredivisie basketbal Nederland, basketballleague.nl (in Dutch). 23 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
↑ "Basketballer Kees Akerboom jr. stopt bij Nederlands team" (in Dutch). Nu.nl. 2016-07-05. Retrieved 2017-10-24.
↑ Kees Akerboom is represented by Court Side Basketball Agency, Court Side, accessed 8 July 2011.

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[1] "Kees Akerboom verruilt Tulip voor Groningen" (in Dutch). Omroepbrabant.nl. 2004-05-29. Retrieved 2017-10-24.

[2] "Kees Akerboom stopt met basketbal". BD.nl. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2018.

[3] "Basketballer Kees Akerboom jr. Pakt record: 656 wedstrijden voor Bossche club". 9 March 2018.

[Eredivisie_basketbal_Nederland,_basketballleague.nl_2018-4] "Den Bosch zwaait Akerboom uit". Eredivisie basketbal Nederland, basketballleague.nl (in Dutch). 23 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.

[5] "Basketballer Kees Akerboom jr. stopt bij Nederlands team" (in Dutch). Nu.nl. 2016-07-05. Retrieved 2017-10-24.

[6] Kees Akerboom is represented by Court Side Basketball Agency, Court Side, accessed 8 July 2011.

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Personal information
Akerboom in 2008
Born	(1983-12-20) 20 December 1983 (age 38) Sint-Michielsgestel, Netherlands
Nationality	Dutch
Listed height	2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
Listed weight	88 kg (194 lb)
Career information
Playing career	2001–2018
Position	Small forward
Number	12
Career history
2001–2004	Den Bosch
2004–2006	Donar
2006–2018	Den Bosch

Career highlights and awards
No. 12 retired by Den Bosch 3× DBL champion (2007, 2012, 2015) 4× Dutch Cup champion (2008, 2009, 2013, 2016) 2× Dutch Supercup champion (2013, 2015) All-DBL Team (2011) DBL Rookie of the Year (2003) 5× Kees Akerboom Trophy (2008, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2016) DBL MVP Under 23 (2004) 11× DBL All-Star (2004, 2006, 2008–2012, 2014–2017) DBL All-Star Game MVP (2010)