Kestutis Šeštokas
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Kęstutis Šeštokas is a Lithuania
n professional basketball player, who plays at the power forward
position. Currently he is a member of Molėtai Ežerūnas-Karys basketball team. He is the only player who has won the domestic leagues (LKL, LBL
, KML) of all three Baltic states. His major trophies include the Euroleague
title in 1999, the ULEB Cup
title in 2005 and the Saporta Cup
in 1998 as well as many regional and domestic titles.
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
n professional basketball player, who plays at the power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
position. Currently he is a member of Molėtai Ežerūnas-Karys basketball team. He is the only player who has won the domestic leagues (LKL, LBL
Latvian Basketball League
Latvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK...
, KML) of all three Baltic states. His major trophies include the Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
title in 1999, the ULEB Cup
ULEB Cup
Eurocup Basketball is the second-tier level transnational professional basketball competition in Europe. The Eurocup is the level that is one tier below the Turkish Airlines Euroleague level...
title in 2005 and the Saporta Cup
Saporta Cup
Saporta Cup was the name of the second-tier level European professional club basketball competition, where the National Cup winners from all over Europe played against each other. The competition was organized by FIBA Europe...
in 1998 as well as many regional and domestic titles.
National Team
- 1994 European U-18 Champion
- 1996 European U-20 Champion
- 1997 member of the Lithuanian squadLithuania national basketball teamThe Lithuanian national basketball team is the representative for Lithuania in international men's basketball. Lithuania won bronze medals in three out of five Olympic tournaments it participated in....
at EuroBasket 1997EuroBasket 1997-Venues:The tournament was played at three venues in Spain. Girona and Badalona hosted the first and the second round, while the entire knockout stage was played at Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona.-First round:-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:...
Club
- 1993–94 Lithuanian League Championship (Žalgiris KaunasBC ŽalgirisBC Žalgiris is a professional basketball team that is based in Kaunas, Lithuania. It is one of the oldest teams in the Euroleague and plays domestically in the Lietuvos krepšinio lyga , and regionally in the VTB United League...
) - 1994–95 Lithuanian League Championship (Žalgiris Kaunas)
- 1995–96 Lithuanian League Championship (Žalgiris Kaunas)
- 1996–97 Lithuanian League Championship (Žalgiris Kaunas)
- 1997–98 EuroCupSaporta CupSaporta Cup was the name of the second-tier level European professional club basketball competition, where the National Cup winners from all over Europe played against each other. The competition was organized by FIBA Europe...
Championship (Žalgiris Kaunas) - 1997–98 Baltic Cup Championship (Žalgiris Kaunas)
- 1997–98 Lithuanian League Championship (Žalgiris Kaunas)
- 1998–99 EuroleagueEuroleagueEuroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
Championship (Žalgiris Kaunas) - 1998–99 NEBLNorth European Basketball LeagueNorth European Basketball League - was short-lived basketball league founded in 1998 by Šarūnas Marčiulionis. This league was first commercial project of regional league in Europe, and initially intended for participation of best basketball teams from 5 countries - Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia,...
Championship (Žalgiris Kaunas) - 1998–99 Lithuanian League Championship (Žalgiris Kaunas)
- 2001–02 NEBL Championship (Lietuvos Rytas VilniusBC Lietuvos RytasBC Lietuvos rytas is a professional basketball club based in Vilnius, Lithuania playing in the Lithuanian Basketball League , the VTB United League, and the Eurocup...
) - 2001–02 Lithuanian League Championship (Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius)
- 2003–04 Latvian LeagueLatvian Basketball LeagueLatvian Basketball League is the national basketball championship of Latvia. The first LBL season was played in 1992. From 1992 to 1999 all championships were won by BK Brocēni, however from 2000 to 2006 BK Ventspils were the champions. In 2007, ASK Rīga stopped BK Ventspils winning streak. BK...
Championship (BK VentspilsBK VentspilsBK Ventspils is a professional basketball club that is located in Ventspils, Latvia. The club competes in the Latvian Basketball League and the Baltic Basketball League .-History:...
) - 2004–05 ULEB CupULEB CupEurocup Basketball is the second-tier level transnational professional basketball competition in Europe. The Eurocup is the level that is one tier below the Turkish Airlines Euroleague level...
Championship (Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius) - 2004–05 Latvian League Championship (BK Ventspils)
- 2005–06 Cypriot LeagueCyprus Basketball Division 1The Cypriot First Division A of the Men’s Basketball League is currently the top competition on the Cyprus Basketball calendar. It is run and governed by the Cyprus Basketball Federation...
Championship (AEL LimassolProteas EKA AELProteas EKA AEL , is a Cypriot professional basketball club based in Limassol, Cyprus. The club competes in the Cypriot League...
) - 2007–08 Estonian League Championship (Tartu Ülikool/RockTartu Ülikool/RockTartu Ülikool is an Estonian professional basketball club, based in Tartu, currently participating in the Korvpalli Meistriliiga, the Baltic Basketball League and the EuroChallenge. The basketball team belongs to The University of Tartu and plays their home games at the Tartu Ülikooli Spordihoone ...
) - 2008–09 NKLNational Basketball League (Lithuania)The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league...
Championship (Rudupis Prienai) - 2010-11 RKL Championship (Molėtai Ežerūnas-Karys)
External links
- Profile at basketpedya.com