 Driesen, with blue shirt | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 2, 1988 Antwerp, Belgium |
| Listed height | 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2006–present |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 2006–2008 | Estudiantes |
| 2008–2009 | Illescas |
| 2009 | La Palma |
| 2009–2012 | Estudiantes |
| 2012–2014 | Antwerp Giants |
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