Marek Blaževič
Marek Blaževič (born 1 September 2001) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for Monbus Obradoiro of the Spanish Liga ACB. Standing at 2.09 m (6 ft 10+1⁄2 in), he plays the center position.
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| No. 11 – Monbus Obradoiro | |
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| Position | Center |
| League | Liga ACB |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 1 September 2001 Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Nationality | Lithuanian |
| Listed height | 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) |
| Listed weight | 114 kg (251 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2017–present |
| Career history | |
| 2017–2020 | Rytas |
| 2017–2019 | →Perlas Vilnius |
| 2020–2022 | Žalgiris Kaunas |
| 2022–present | Monbus Obradoiro |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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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.
On 29 June 2020, he signed with Žalgiris Kaunas.[3]
On July 2, 2022, he has signed with Monbus Obradoiro of the Spanish Liga ACB.[4]
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.
- "Marek Blazevic to join Obradoiro". Sportando. July 2, 2022. Retrieved August 17, 2022.