Kyrylo Fesenko
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| Position | Center |
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| Height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Weight | 288 lb (131 kg) |
| League | NBA |
| Team | Utah Jazz |
| Jersey | #44 |
| Born | December 24, 1986 Dnipropetrovsk, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality |  Ukrainian |
| Draft | 2nd round, 38th overall, 2007 Philadelphia 76ers |
| Pro career | 2003–present |
| Former teams | Azovmash Mariupol (2003-2005) CK Mariupol (2005-2006) Cherkasky Mavpi Cherkasy (2006-2007) |
| Official profile | Info Page |
Kyrylo Fesenko (Ukrainian: Кирило Фесенко, born December 24, 1986, in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union) is a Ukrainian professional basketball player. He is a 7'1" 288 lb center.
After playing four seasons in native Ukraine, Fesenko was selected 38th overall in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers and then traded to the Utah Jazz, signing a three-year contract with the Jazz on August 15, 2007.[1] He has spent most of his rookie season with the NBA Development League Utah Flash. Fesenko wears a size 18 shoe. He also owns a 7-4 wingspan and 9-4 standing reach (same standing reach as Greg Oden).[2]
[edit] NBA Debut
On November 30, 2007, Fesenko made his NBA debut against the Los Angeles Lakers. He was recalled from the Utah Flash due to the absence of Carlos Boozer (sprained ankle) and Mehmet Okur (back spasms). Fesenko scored 6 points, had 7 rebounds and managed 1 assist.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Hamilton, Linda. "Sleepless Fesenko inks Jazz contract", Deseret Morning News, August 16, 2007.
- ^ NBA.com : Kyrylo Fesenko Bio Page
- ^ Lakers at Jazz Game Info. NBA.com (November 30, 2007).
[edit] External links
- Kyrylo Fesenko Info Page at NBA.com
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