Russian basketball player (born 1993)
Sergey Vasiliyevich Karasev (Russian : Серге́й Васильевич Карасёв , Karasyov ; born October 26, 1993) is a Russian professional basketball player for Russian team Zenit Saint Petersburg of the VTB United League .[ 1] [ 2] He was drafted with the 19th pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers .
Professional career
Triumph Lyubertsy (2010–2013)
After playing for the Triumph Lyubertsy Under-23 team in 2009–10, Karasev joined the senior team for the 2010–11 PBL season. Karasev averaged 16.1 points per game during the 2012–13 season of the 2nd-tier European league , the EuroCup .[ 3] On April 3, 2013, Karasev decided to declare for the NBA draft .[ 4]
Cleveland Cavaliers (2013–2014)
Karasev was selected with the 19th overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2013 NBA draft . On August 20, 2013, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Cavaliers.[ 5] During his rookie season, he had multiple assignments with the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League .[ 6]
Brooklyn Nets (2014–2016)
On July 10, 2014, Karasev was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade involving the Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics .[ 7] On October 24, 2014, the Nets exercised their third-year team option on Karasev's rookie scale contract, extending the contract through the 2015–16 season.[ 8] On March 11, 2015, he was ruled out for the rest of the 2014–15 season after being diagnosed with a dislocated patella and a torn MCL of the right knee, along with multiple loose bodies in the knee joint.[ 9]
On March 26, 2016, Karasev scored a career-high 17 points in a 120–110 win over the Indiana Pacers .[ 10]
Zenit Saint Petersburg (2016–2019)
On July 1, 2016, Karasev returned to Russia and signed a 2+1 deal with Zenit Saint Petersburg .[ 11]
BC Khimki (2019–2021)
On July 1, 2019, Karasev signed a two-year contract with Russian club Khimki .[ 12]
Zenit Saint Petersburg (second stint) (2021–present)
On June 7, 2021, Karasev officially returned to Zenit Saint Petersburg.[citation needed ]
Career statistics
NBA
Regular season
Russian national team
Karasev was a regular Russian junior national team representative as he competed at the 2009 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship , won a silver medal at the 2010 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship , and a bronze medal at the 2011 FIBA Under-19 World Cup .[citation needed ]
Karasev represented the Russian senior national team for the first time at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London .[ 13]
Personal life
Karasev is the son of former Russian international player and former Zenit Saint Petersburg head coach, Vasily Karasev .[ 14] He also used to play under his father during his time with Triumph Lyubertsy, as well as for Russia's national team during EuroBasket 2013 .[citation needed ]
References
^ "7 - Sergey Karasev" . nbadraft.net . Retrieved July 22, 2012 .
^ "Sergey Karasev 2013 NBA Draft Profile" . ESPN.com . Retrieved July 22, 2012 .
^ KARASEV, SERGEY – Welcome to Eurocup
^ NBA Draft 2013: Russian guard Sergey Karasev declares
^ Cavaliers Sign 2013 Draft Picks to Contracts
^ 2013-14 NBA Assignments
^ Brooklyn Nets Acquire Jarrett Jack and Sergey Karasev
^ Brooklyn Nets Exercise Options on Plumlee and Karasev
^ SERGEY KARASEV MEDICAL UPDATE
^ Lopez scores 23 to lead Nets past Pacers 120-110
^ "Сергей Карасев продолжит карьеру в "Зените" " . basket.fc-zenit.ru (in Russian). 1 July 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016 .
^ Ιουλ. 2019 14:56, Επιμέλεια: Φάνης Παναγιώτου Δημοσίευση: 01. "Χίμκι: Απέκτησε τον Καράσεφ μέχρι το 2021" . www.sport24.gr . Retrieved 2019-07-01 . {{cite web }}
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^ "Team Russia Profile – 2012 Olympic Men" . FIBA.com . Archived from the original on November 25, 2015. Retrieved October 22, 2013 .
^ Taylor, Jeff (April 29, 2012). "A great Russian tale" . FIBA.com . Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved July 22, 2012 .
External links
Head coach: Pascual
Assistant coaches: Zorzano
Panagiotopoulos
Uchaykin
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