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Alexander Petrenko

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Alexander Petrenko
Personal information
Born(1976-02-04)February 4, 1976
Almaty, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union
DiedJuly 21, 2006(2006-07-21) (aged 30)
Samara, Russia
NationalityRussian
Listed height6 ft 8.75 in (2.05 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
PositionPower forward
Coaching career1993–2006
Career history
1993–1997Samara
1997–1999Arsenal Tula
1999–2000UNICS
2000–2002CSKA Moscow
2002–2006Khimki
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Russia
FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Turkey Under-16

Alexander Anatolievich Petrenko (alternate spelling: Alexandre) (February 4, 1976 – July 21, 2006) was a Russian professional basketball player. He was born in Almaty, Kazakh SSR, and held Russian citizenship.

Professional career

Petrenko played professional basketball with Khimki Moscow Region, in the Russian Championship. He was named the Russian League Player of the Year in 2006.

National team career

Petrenko was a member of the senior Russian national basketball team. He played at the 1999 EuroBasket.[1]

Death

Petrenko died in a car crash near Samara, Russia, on July 21, 2006.[2]

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