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Jānis Bērziņš (born May 4, 1993) is a Latvian professional basketball player for Legia Warszawa of the Polish Basketball League. Standing at 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) he plays at the small forward position.

Jānis Bērziņš

No. 31 – Legia Warszawa
Position	Small forward
League	PLK
Personal information
Born	(1993-05-04) 4 May 1993 (age 29) Limbaži, Latvia
Nationality	Latvian
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
NBA draft	2015 / Undrafted
Playing career	2009–present
Career history
2009–2011	BK Valmiera
2011–2012	VEF Rīga
2012–2013	→ BK Valmiera
2013–2016	VEF Rīga
2016–2017	Orlandina Basket
2018–2020	Ventspils
2020–2021	Stelmet Zielona Góra
2021–2022	Baxi Manresa
2022	Larisa
2022–present	Legia Warsaw
Career highlights and awards
2× LBL champion (2012, 2015) Polish Cup winner (2021) Polish Supercup winner (2020)
Medals Men's Basketball Representing  Latvia FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship 2013 Estonia National Team

Professional career

Jānis Bērziņš who in childhood was raised in Latvian most northern town Rūjiena started his professional career in 2009 with BK Valmiera. He played there for two seasons until he joined VEF Rīga, signing a multiyear contract. After his first season with VEF he was loaned back to Valmiera. Bērziņš had very successful 2012–2013 campaign. First he played major role for Valmiera, that won Latvian League bronze medals, which was followed by invitation to participate in Adidas Eurocamp, which was held in Treviso, Italy.

In August 2013, after an impressive showing with Latvian team in U20 European Championship, Bērziņš signed an extension with VEF Rīga.[1] He also had contract offer from Spanish powerhouse Barcelona,[2] but instead chose Riga as best place for his development.

On July 2, 2020, he has signed with Stelmet Zielona Góra of the Polish League.[3]

On July 16, 2021, he signed with Baxi Manresa of the Spanish Liga ACB.[4]

On January 14, 2022, Berzins moved to Larisa of the Greek Basket League. In 25 league games, he averaged 5.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1 assist, playing around 18 minutes per contest.

On July 14, 2022, he has signed with Legia Warszawa of the Polish Basketball League.[5]

Latvian National Team

Jānis has played for Latvian U16, U18 and U20 National Team as well as Senior National Team. In July 2013, Bērziņš was big part of Latvia's historic run at U20 European Championship in Tallinn, Estonia, which was highlighted by making finals, while Jānis was named to All-Tournament team.[6]

References

External links

• Eurobasket Profile

На других языках

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- [en] Jānis Bērziņš (basketball)

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[es] Jānis Bērziņš (baloncestista)

Jānis Bērziņš (Limbaži, 4 de mayo de 1993) es un baloncestista letón que actualmente está sin equipo. Con 2,01 metros de estatura, juega en la posición de alero.

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[ru] Берзиньш, Янис (баскетболист)

Янис Берзиньш (латыш. Jānis Bērziņš; род. 4 мая 1993, Лимбажи) — латвийский баскетболист, играющий на позиции лёгкого форварда. Выступает за баскетбольный клуб «Легия».

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