Vladimir Veremeenko
Encyclopedia
Vladimir Veremeenko is a Belarus
ian professional basketball
player. A power forward
from Gomel, he was drafted by the Washington Wizards
with the 48th pick in the 2006 NBA Draft
. He started his career at Avtodor Saratov
, then moved with this team from Saratov to Saint Petersburg and played for new club Dynamo St. Petersburg
, which based on Avtodor, then went on to play for Khimki BC
in the Russian Super League
for two seasons. Veremeenko was signed by UNICS Kazan
in August, 2008. The Washington Wizards
traded their rights to Veremeenko to the Chicago Bulls
on July 8, 2010 in a deal that sent Kirk Hinrich
to the Wizards.
Belarus
Belarus , officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered clockwise by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Its capital is Minsk; other major cities include Brest, Grodno , Gomel ,...
ian professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. A 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...
from Gomel, he was drafted by the Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
with the 48th pick in the 2006 NBA Draft
2006 NBA Draft
The 2006 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2006 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players,...
. He started his career at Avtodor Saratov
Avtodor
Avtodor Saratov is a professional basketball team from Saratov, Russia. It is one of the most storied teams in provincial Russia.- Notable players :-External links:**...
, then moved with this team from Saratov to Saint Petersburg and played for new club Dynamo St. Petersburg
Dynamo Saint Petersburg
Dynamo Saint Petersburg was a Russian professional basketball club that was based in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The club was founded in the year 2004, and within only a year, it won the FIBA Europe League championship in 2005, against Kyiv. After another year, the club went bankrupt in 2006....
, which based on Avtodor, then went on to play for Khimki BC
Khimki BC
BC Khimki is a Russian professional basketball team that is based in Khimki, Moscow Oblast. The club's first team participates in the PBL, the VTB United League, and also the Euroleague.-History:...
in the Russian Super League
Russian Basketball Super League
The Russian Basketball SuperLeague is a men's professional basketball league that was the pre-eminent league of Russian professional basketball until 2010...
for two seasons. Veremeenko was signed by UNICS Kazan
UNICS Kazan
UNICS Kazan is a professional basketball club in Kazan, Russia playing in the PBL. Their home arena is Basket Hall Arena.Though officially the professional club was founded in 1991 , UNICS traces its origin back to KSU's college team Burevestnik which participated in USSR student championships...
in August, 2008. The Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
traded their rights to Veremeenko to the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
on July 8, 2010 in a deal that sent Kirk Hinrich
Kirk Hinrich
Kirk James Hinrich is an American professional basketball player, currently a guard for the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. He has also been a member of the USA National Team....
to the Wizards.
Club Honors
- FIBA Europe League:
- - (1) - 2004/05;
- ULEB Eurocup:
- - (1) - 2010/11;
- Russian ChampionshipRussian Basketball Super LeagueThe Russian Basketball SuperLeague is a men's professional basketball league that was the pre-eminent league of Russian professional basketball until 2010...
:
- Russian Championship
- - (1) - 2007/08;
- - (4) - 2005/06, 2006/07, 2009/10, 2010/11;
- Russian Basketball CupRussian Basketball CupThe Russian Basketball Cup is the primary professional national domestic basketball cup competition of Russia. The first cup tournament took place in the year 2000...
:
- Russian Basketball Cup
- - (2) - 2008, 2009;
- - (1) - 2010;