Petr Benda (born March 25, 1982) is a Czech professional basketball player, who currently plays for Basketball Nymburk. He also represented the senior Czech Republic national team. Benda plays at the power forward and center positions.[1]

Petr Benda
Benda (in white) with ČEZ Nymburk in 2017.
No. 4 – ERA Nymburk
PositionPower forward / center
LeagueNBL
Personal information
Born (1982-03-25) March 25, 1982 (age 42)
Jihlava, Czechoslovakia
NationalityCzech
Listed height6 ft 8.5 in (2.04 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2004: undrafted
Playing career2000–present
Career history
2000–2001Jihlava
2001–2007Brno
2007–presentNymburk
Career highlights and awards

Professional career

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Benda started his pro career in 2000–01, with BK Jihlava.[2] For the following season, he signed with BVV Brno, where he played until 2007. Then, he signed with the Czech powerhouse Basketball Nymburk, which he would also play with in the EuroCup.

National team career

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Benda was a member of the senior Czech national team. He represented the Czech Republic at the following tournaments: the 2007 EuroBasket, the 2013 EuroBasket, the 2015 EuroBasket, and the 2016 Belgrade FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament.[3]

Czech national team stats

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Tournament GP PPG RPG APG
3 13.0 5.2 1.0
5 4.8 3.0 0.2

References

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