Personal information | |
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Born | Tallinn, Estonia | April 29, 1986
Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
Career information | |
Playing career | 2003–2017 |
Position | Center |
Career history | |
2003–2005 | Rakvere Tarvas |
2005–2007 | Nybit |
2007–2008 | Palma Aqua Magica |
2008–2010 | BC Kalev/Cramo |
2010–2012 | Rakvere Tarvas |
2012–2013 | Palma Air Europa |
2013–2017 | Valga |
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