Hans Vanwijn
Hans Vanwijn (born 15 February 1995) is a Belgian professional basketball player for JDA Dijon and Belgium.
| No. 9 – JDA Dijon | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | LNB Pro A |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 15 February 1995 Heusden-Zolder, Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Listed height | 205 cm (6 ft 9 in) |
| Listed weight | 93 kg (205 lb) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2017 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2010–present |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2014 | Leuven Bears |
| 2014–2017 | Limburg United |
| 2017–2020 | Antwerp Giants |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Professional career
Vanwijn was named the BLB Young Player of the Year during the 2015–16 season, after averaging 7.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for Limburg.[1]
On 14 April 2017, it was announced that Vanwijn transferred to Antwerp Giants, signing a 3-year contract with the club.[2] In the 2018–19 season, he reached the Final Four of the Basketball Champions League with Antwerp. The team ended in the third place.
After the 2019–20 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Vanwijn decided not to extend his contract with Antwerp.[3]
International career
Vanwijn has been a member of the Belgian national basketball team since 2017.[4]
References
- "Amerikaan Tofi beste basketballer in België". Sporza.be. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
- "Hans Vanwijn naar Port of Antwerp Giants". Gazet van Antwerpen. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
- "Hans Vanwijn verlaat Antwerp Giants: "Kijk uit naar nieuwe uitdaging"". sporza.be. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
- "VANWIJN, Hans". Basket Belgium. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
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