Alexander Petrenko

Alexander Petrenko
Personal information
Born (1976-02-04)February 4, 1976
Almaty, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union
Died July 21, 2006(2006-07-21) (aged 30)
Samara, Russia
Nationality Russian
Listed height 6 ft 8.75 in (2.05 m)
Listed weight 230 lb (104 kg)
Position Power forward
Coaching career 1993–2006
Career history
1993–1997 Samara
1997–1999 Arsenal Tula
1999–2000 UNICS
2000–2002 CSKA Moscow
2002–2006 Khimki
Career highlights and awards

Alexander "Sasha" 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.

Russian national team

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]

References

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