Andrey Zubkov

Andrey Yuryevich Zubkov (Russian: Андрей Юрьевич Зубков; born June 29, 1991) is a Russian professional basketball player for the Russian team Zenit Saint Petersburg of the VTB United League, and of the EuroLeague until it was suspended due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. He also represents the senior Russian national team. He is a 2.06 m (6'9") tall[1] power forward.

Andrey Zubkov
No. 20 – Zenit Saint Petersburg
PositionPower forward
LeagueVTB United League
EuroLeague (suspended)
Personal information
Born (1991-06-29) June 29, 1991
Chelyabinsk, Russian SFSR,
Soviet Union
NationalityRussian
Listed height2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2013 / Undrafted
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2017Lokomotiv Kuban
2017–2019Khimki
2019–presentZenit Saint Petersburg
Career highlights and awards

Early career

Zubkov grew up with the juniors of Lokomotiv-Kuban. He made his debut with Lokomotiv U-23 team during the 2009–10 season, he also played there during the 2010–11 championship season.

Professional career

Zubkov made his debut with the main team during the 2011–12 season.[2] In December 2016, he was named the VTB United League MVP of the Month.[3]

On June 24, 2019, he signed a 3-year contract with the Russian team Zenit Saint Petersburg of the VTB United League. [4]

Russian national team

Zubkov has been a member of the senior Russian national basketball team. He played at the EuroBasket 2015,[5] and at the EuroBasket 2017.

References
  1. ZUBKOV, ANDREY HEIGHT: 2.06.
  2. "ZUBKOV, ANDREY - Welcome to EUROLEAGUE BASKETBALL". www.euroleague.net. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  3. "Andrei Zubkov Wins December MVP". VTB United League.
  4. "Andrey Zubkov signs with Zenit". Sportando. June 24, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  5. "Profile". eurobasket2015.org. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
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