 Lietmeijer with Aris Leeuwarden in 2011 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 8, 1991 Groningen, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Listed height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2010–2018 |
| Position | Shooting guard / point guard |
| Career history | |
| 2010–2011 | GasTerra Flames |
| 2011–2013 | Aris Leeuwarden |
| 2013–2015 | Landstede Zwolle |
| 2015–2017 | Den Bosch |
| 2017–2018 | Aris Leeuwarden |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Valentijn Lietmeijer (born May 8, 1991) is a retired Dutch professional basketball player. [1]
Lietmeijers first professional club was Gasterra Flames from his hometown Groningen. After being named Dutch Basketball League Rookie of the Year, he left the club and joined Aris Leeuwarden
On August 9, 2013 Lietmeijer signed with Landstede Basketbal. [2] On April 16, 2014 he scored a franchise record 10 three-point field goals, scoring 34 points in a home game against Challenge Sports Rotterdam. [3]
On June 23, 2015, he signed a 3-year deal with SPM Shoeters Den Bosch. [4]
On August 2, 2017, Lietmeijer returned to Aris Leeuwarden. [5]
After another year with injuries Lietmeijer decided to quit professional basketball in June 2018. [6]
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