Marek Blaževič
| No. 1 – Žalgiris Kaunas | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | LKL EuroLeague |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 1 September 2001 Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Nationality | Lithuanian |
| Listed height | 2.09 m (6 ft 10 in) |
| Listed weight | 114 kg (251 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2017–present |
| Career history | |
| 2017–2020 | Rytas |
| 2017–2019 | →Perlas Vilnius |
| 2020–present | Žalgiris Kaunas |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Marek Blaževič (born 1 September 2001) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for Žalgiris Kaunas of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) and the EuroLeague. Standing at 2.09 m (6 ft 10+1⁄2 in), he plays the center position.
Professional career
Blaževič made his professional debut with BC Perlas on 2017–18 season.
On 6 June 2018 he signed with Rytas Vilnius.[1] He made his LKL debut on 23 September 2018, against Juventus Utena. In his second professional game with Rytas, he scored 13 points, drawing attention of local media.[2] Playing for the Lietuvos rytas Vilnius under-18 team, Blaževič won the 2018 EuroLeague Basketball Next Generation Tournament. He was selected to All-tournament team.[citation needed]
On 29 June 2020, he signed with Žalgiris Kaunas.[3]
References
- ^ "Vilniaus "Lietuvos rytas" pasirašė sutartį su vienu perspektyviausių 16-mečių Lietuvoje Marek Blaževič". rytasvilnius.lt (in Lithuanian). 6 June 2018. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
- ^ "Gausiai sirgalių palaikomas Vilniaus "Rytas" iškovojo nesunkią pergalę prieš "Skycop"". www.rytasvilnius.lt (in Lithuanian). 30 September 2018. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
- ^ "Naujausias "Žalgirio" narys – Marekas Blaževičius (VIDEO)". Žalgiris (in Lithuanian). 29 June 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2020.