Kevin van Wijk (born 17 April 1989) is a Dutch professional basketball player for CB Marín Peixegalego of the LEB Oro.[1] Van Wijk played three years of college basketball for the Valparaiso Crusaders.

Kevin van Wijk
Van Wijk with Ourense in May 2019
No. 16 – CB Marín Peixegalego
PositionPower forward / center
LeagueLEB Oro
Personal information
Born (1989-04-17) 17 April 1989 (age 35)
Hoofddorp, Netherlands
NationalityDutch
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight222 lb (101 kg)
Career information
CollegeValparaiso (2010–2013)
Playing career2007–present
Career history
2007–2009Gran Canaria B
2013–2014Oviedo
2014–2015Breogán
2015–2016Oviedo
2016–2017Melilla
2017–2018Huesca
2018–2022Ourense
2022–presentCB Marín Peixegalego

Career edit

In September 2013, van Wijk signed his first pro-contract with Oviedo CB from the LEB Oro, the second division in Spain.[2] On August 29, 2021, van Wijk re-signed with Río Ourense Termal.[3]

Thanks to his good season, van Wijk was pre-selected with the Netherlands national basketball team.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ Profile at espn.com
  2. ^ Kevin van Wijk to Oviedo Baloncesto (in Dutch)
  3. ^ "Ourense keeps van Wijk for another season". Eurobasket. August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  4. ^ Kevin van Wijk is called by the Dutch team; Oviedo CB, 19 March 2014 (in Spanish)

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