Urim Zenelaj

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Urim Zenelaj
No. 14Proton Cable Prizreni
Position Center
League Kosovo Superleague
Personal information
Born (1991-06-17) June 17, 1991 (age 33)
Gjinoc, Suva Reka, FR Yugoslavia
NationalityKosovan
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight297 lb (135 kg)
Career information
NBA draft 2013: undrafted
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2012 Bashkimi
2012–2013 RTV21
2013–2016 Ylli
2016–2017 Prishtina
2017–2018 Bashkimi
2018–present Proton Cable Prizreni
Career highlights and awards

Urim Zenelaj (born June 17, 1991) is a Kosovan professional basketball player for Proton Cable Prizreni in the Kosovo Superleague.

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Youth career

Zenelaj played for the youth team of Vanoli Cremona from 2009 until 2010. [1]

Professional career

Bashkimi (2017–2018)

On September 12, 2017, Zenelaj signed for Bashkimi of the Kosovo Superleague and BIBL. [2] He won the Superleague with Bashkimi. [3]

Prizreni (2018–present)

On August 9, 2018, Zenelaj signed for Prizreni of the Kosovo Superleague. [4] In 2021, he won the Kosovo Supercup. [5]

International career

Zenelaj was part of the Kosovan national team in the EuroBasket 2017 qualification. [6]

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References

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  5. "FBK – Federata e Basketbollit te Kosoves, Kosovo Basketball Federation". basketbolli.com. Retrieved 2019-08-10.
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