Abramo Canka

Abramo Canka (born Abramo Penè; 18 March 2002) is an Italian professional basketball player for Nevėžis Kėdainiai of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL), on loan from Lokomotiv Kuban.

Abramo Canka
Canka with Roseto Sharks in September 2018
No. 10 – Nevėžis Kėdainiai
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
LeagueLithuanian Basketball League
Personal information
Born (2002-03-18) 18 March 2002
Genoa, Italy
NationalityItalian
Listed height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Listed weight82 kg (181 lb)
Career information
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017–2020Stella Azzurra Roma
2018–2020→Roseto Sharks
2020–presentLokomotiv Kuban
2020–present→Nevėžis Kėdainiai

Early life and youth career

Born in Genoa, Italy to a Senegalese father and an Albanian mother, Canka grew up playing basketball for Tigullio Sport Team Ligure. On 4 August 2016, he joined the youth academy of Serie B club Stella Azzurra Roma.[1][2] Canka played for Stella Azzurra's under-18 team at Adidas Next Generation Tournament Munich in January 2020 and was named to the all-tournament team after averaging 16.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.3 steals per game, leading his team to the final of the tournament.[3]

Professional career

In the 2018–19 season, Canka began playing for Roseto Sharks of the Serie A2 Basket and was the youngest player in the league, making his debut at age 16.[1] On 13 October 2019, he recorded a career-high 25 points, shooting 12-of-15 from the field, along with nine rebounds, five assists and five steals in a 113–112 double overtime win over JuveCaserta.[4] In the 2019–20 season, Canka averaged 7.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game.[5]

On 27 June 2020, Canka signed a long-term contract with Lokomotiv Kuban of the VTB United League.[5] Six days later, he was loaned to Nevėžis Kėdainiai of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL).[6]

National team career

Canka represented Italy at the 2018 FIBA U16 European Championship in Novi Sad, Serbia. In seven games, he averaged 10.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, two assists and 1.9 steals per game, leading his team to 12th place.[7]

References
  1. Rapone, Marco (30 July 2018). "Penè, scommessa Sharks: "A Roseto per vincere"". il Centro. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  2. "Abramo Penè nuovo innesto in casa Stellazzurra Basketball Academy. In arrivo anche gli altri 2002 Stefano Faloppa e Raffaele Romano" (in Italian). Stella Azzurra Roma. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  3. Robledillo, Albert (3 May 2020). "ANGT Munich, Kaunas & Belgrade - Top Performers". Eurohopes. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  4. Lupo, Nicola (13 October 2019). "Roseto, brilla il classe 2002 Abramo Canka: 25 punti e 9 rimbalzi contro Caserta" (in Italian). Sportando. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  5. Lupo, Nicola (27 June 2020). "Abramo Canka signs long-term deal with Lokomotiv Kuban". Sportando. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  6. "Nevezis adds NBA prospects Abramo Canka and Ariel Hukporti". Sportando. July 3, 2020. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  7. "Abramo Pene (ITA)'s profile - FIBA U16 European Championship 2018". FIBA. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
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