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Grigorij Khizhnyak (alternate spelling: Grygorii Khizhniak, Ukrainian: Григорій Хижняк; July 16, 1974 – October 5, 2018) was a Ukrainian professional basketball player.[1] Standing at a height of 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m), he played at the center position. He was the EuroLeague's leader in blocked shots in two consecutive seasons, in 2000–01 and 2001–02.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 16, 1974 Mykolaiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Died | October 5, 2018 (aged 44) |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1994–2010 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1994–1995 | Mykolaiv |
| 1995–1998 | Budivelnyk |
| 1998–1999 | Avtodor Saratov |
| 1999–2000 | Kyiv |
| 2000–2001 | Žalgiris Kaunas |
| 2001 | Shabab Al Ahli |
| 2001–2002 | Žalgiris Kaunas |
| 2002 | Kyiv |
| 2003 | Pamesa Valencia |
| 2003–2004 | Peristeri |
| 2004–2005 | Makedonikos |
| 2005–2006 | Dynamo St. Petersburg |
| 2006 | Azovmash Mariupol |
| 2006–2007 | Kyiv |
| 2007–2009 | Dnipro |
| 2009–2010 | Budivelnyk |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Khizhnyak, who was a dominant defensive force in the paint, led the EuroLeague in blocks per game for two consecutive years (2001, 2002), while playing with the Lithuanian League club Žalgiris Kaunas. Among his greatest career achievements, was his participation in the ULEB Cup (EuroCup)'s 2005 Final, while he was a member of the Greek League club Makedonikos.
Khizhnyak was a regular member of the senior men's Ukrainian national basketball team. With Ukraine, he played at the 1997 EuroBasket, and the 2003 EuroBasket.
Khizhnyak died of a heart attack on 5 October, 2018, at the age of 44.[2][3]
| 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 | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
| Bold | Career high |
| Led the league |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–01 | Žalgiris Kaunas | 12 | 12 | 29.8 | .539 | .000 | .840 | 7.2 | .8 | .7 | 3.2 | 12.1 | 18.8 |
| 2001–02 | 14 | 14 | 32.2 | .508 | .333 | .888 | 8.1 | 1.4 | .9 | 3.2 | 14.4 | 21.6 | |
| Career | 26 | 26 | 31.1 | .520 | .167 | .865 | 7.7 | 1.2 | .8 | 3.2 | 13.3 | 20.3 | |
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