Alexander Anatolievich Petrenko (alternative spelling: Alexandre; 4 February 1976 – 21 July 2006) was a Russian professional basketball player. He was born in Almaty, Kazakh SSR, and held Russian citizenship.

Alexander Petrenko
Personal information
Born(1976-02-04)4 February 1976
Almaty, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union
Died21 July 2006(2006-07-21) (aged 30)
Samara, Russia
NationalityRussian
Listed height6 ft 8.75 in (2.05 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
PositionPower forward
Coaching career1993–2006
Career history
1993–1997Samara
1997–1999Arsenal Tula
1999–2000UNICS
2000–2002CSKA Moscow
2002–2006Khimki
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Russia
FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Turkey Under-16

Professional career

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Petrenko played professional basketball with Khimki Moscow Region, in the Russian Championship. He was named the Russian League Player of the Year in 2006.

National team career

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Petrenko was a member of the senior Russian national basketball team. He played at the 1999 EuroBasket.[1]

Death

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Petrenko died in a car crash near Samara, Russia, on 21 July 2006.[2]

References

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