Anžejs Pasečņiks
Latvian basketball player (born 1995) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anžejs Pasečņiks (Latvian pronunciation: ['an.ʒɛ͡is 'pa.sɛt͡ʃ.ɲiks]; born 20 December 1995) is a Latvian professional basketball player for Tofaş of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the FIBA Europe Cup (FEC).
.jpg) Pasečņiks in 2025 | |
| No. 18 – Tofaş | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center / power forward |
| League | BSL FEC |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 20 December 1995 Riga, Latvia |
| Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Listed weight | 229 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2017: 1st round, 25th overall pick |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Playing career | 2012–present |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2015 | VEF Rīga |
| 2015–2019 | Herbalife Gran Canaria |
| 2019 | Capital City Go-Go |
| 2019–2021 | Washington Wizards |
| 2021–2022 | Real Betis |
| 2022–2023 | Metropolitans 92 |
| 2023 | Real Betis |
| 2023–2024 | Zunder Palencia |
| 2024–present | Tofaş |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Professional career
Summarize
Perspective
VEF Rīga (2012–2015)
He made his professional debut in the Latvian League with VEF Rīga in 2012.[1]
Herbalife Gran Canaria (2015–2019)
In August 2015, Pasečņiks signed with the Spanish club Herbalife Gran Canaria. He would play in its reserve team, club of the Liga EBA, fourth division.[2] He debuted with the ACB team in the Supercopa Endesa.
Washington Wizards / Capital City Go-Go (2019–2021)
Pasečņiks was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 25th overall pick in the first round of the 2017 NBA draft.[3] He was immediately traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for future first-round and second-round picks.
On 1 July 2019, the Sixers renounced their draft right to Pasečņiks[4] and two days later, he joined the Washington Wizards summer league team.[5] On 16 October, he signed by the Wizards,[6] but was waived three days later.[7] On 27 October, joined the Capital City Go-Go.[8] On 17 December, the Wizards announced that they had signed Pasečņiks to a two-way contract.[9] On 18 December, Pasečņiks made his debut in the NBA, coming off from bench with nine points, eight rebounds and an assist in a 110–109 overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls.[10] On 12 January 2020, the Wizards announced that they had signed Pasečņiks to a multi-year contract.[11] The Wizards waived Pasečņiks on 17 January 2021.[12]
Real Betis (2021–2022)
On 9 November 2021, Pasečņiks signed with Real Betis of the Spanish Liga ACB.[13]
Metropolitans 92 (2022–2023)
On 30 November 2022, Pasečņiks signed with Metropolitans 92.[14]
Zunder Palencia (2023–2024)
On 23 August 2023, Pasečņiks signed with Zunder Palencia.[15]
On 12 August 2024, Pasečņiks signed a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks,[16] but was waived on 21 October.[17]
Tofaş (2024–present)
On 5 November 2024, Pasečņiks signed with Tofaş of the Basketball Super League.[18]
National team career
He was a regular Latvia youth national team player. He helped Latvia's U-18 national team reach semi-finals at the 2013 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, where he was named to the All-Tournament Team, averaging 12.6 points and 7.7 rebounds at the tournament.
Accomplishments and awards
Individual
- 2013 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship: All-Tournament Team
- European Under-18 All-Star Game MVP (2013)
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Washington | 27 | 0 | 16.2 | .526 | .000 | .586 | 4.0 | .7 | .3 | .4 | 5.8 |
| 2020–21 | Washington | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | .000 | .000 | — | 1.0 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| Career | 28 | 0 | 15.8 | .521 | .000 | .586 | 3.9 | .7 | .3 | .4 | 5.6 | |
References
External links
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