Vyacheslav Andreyevich Zaytsev (Russian: Вячеслав Андреевич Зайцев; born August 28, 1989) is a Russian professional basketball player for BC UNICS of the VTB United League, and of the EuroLeague until it was suspended due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[1][2]
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No. 8 – BC UNICS | |
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Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
League | VTB United League |
Personal information | |
Born | (1989-08-28) August 28, 1989 (age 32) Saint Petersburg, Russia |
Nationality | Russian |
Listed height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
Listed weight | 88 kg (194 lb) |
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Playing career | 2008–present |
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2008–2011 | Khimki |
2011–2015 | Enisey |
2015–2016 | Krasny Oktyabr |
2016–2021 | Khimki |
2021–present | BC UNICS |
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In July 2016, Zaytsev signed a one-year contract with an option for a second year, with Khimki Moscow Region, returning to his former club after five years.[3] On June 30, 2017, Zaytsev re-signed with Khimki, for another two years.[citation needed]
Zaytsev played for the Russian junior national Under-18 and Under-20 teams.[1]
UNICS current roster | |
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