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Position: C Born: 08/25/87 Height: 6-11 / 2.11 Weight: 246 lbs. / 112 kg. From: Ukraine
Good athleticism at the center position... Decent potential as a defender... Good shot blocker... Raw offensively.
Grew up with BC Kyiv (Ukraine). Moved to BC Donetsk (Ukraine) in 2010-11. Signed with the Detroit Pistons in July 2012. Named MVP of the Ukrainian Cup in 2008. Played at the Ukrainian League All-Star Game in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Won the Ukrainian League with BC Donetsk in 2012. Member of the Ukrainian National Team.