Kyrylo Anatoliyovych Fesenko (Ukrainian: Кирило Анатолійович Фесенко; born 24 December 1986) is a Ukrainian professional basketball player for Al-Nasr SC of the Libyan Division I Basketball League. Standing at 2.16 m (7 ft 1 in), he plays the center position. He wears a size 18 shoe and has a 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wingspan and 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m) standing reach (same standing reach as Greg Oden).[1]
 Fesenko with Lokomotiv Kuban in 2015 | |
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 24 December 1986 Dnipropetrovsk, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Listed height | 2.16 m (7 ft 1 in) |
| Listed weight | 137 kg (302 lb) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2007: 2nd round, 38th overall pick |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Playing career | 2003–present |
| Career history | |
| 2003–2006 | Azovmash Mariupol |
| 2006–2007 | Cherkaski Mavpy |
| 2007–2011 | Utah Jazz |
| 2007–2009 | →Utah Flash |
| 2012 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2013 | Donetsk |
| 2014 | Delaware 87ers |
| 2014 | Canton Charge |
| 2014–2015 | Avtodor Saratov |
| 2015–2016 | Lokomotiv Kuban |
| 2016 | Cantù |
| 2016 | Monaco |
| 2016–2018 | Sidigas Avellino |
| 2018–2021 | Dnipro |
| 2021–2022 | Sanaye Hormozgan |
| 2022–2023 | Al-Nasr SC |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Basketball career edit
Early career (2003–2006) edit
Born in Dnipropetrovsk, Fesenko began his basketball career in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague, first with the second division team of BC Azovmash in 2003 then to its first division from 2004 to 2006. He then played for the Cherkaski Mavpy for a season.[1]
First NBA stint (2007–2013) edit
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 15 August, 2007.[2] In 2010, he turned down a multiyear deal with the Houston Rockets and re-signed with the Jazz for 1 year. He became an unrestricted free agent in 2011.[3] He spent most of his rookie season with the NBA Development League Utah Flash.
On 30 November 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.[4]
Fesenko spent part of the 2011–12 NBA season with the Indiana Pacers. In October 2012, he joined the Chicago Bulls.[5] Later that month he was waived.[6]
Return to Europe (2013) edit
In January 2013, Fesenko signed with BC Donetsk.[7] In November 2013, he signed with Śląsk Wrocław.[8] He later left Wrocław before appearing in a game for them.
D-League / Return to NBA (2014) edit
In January 2014, Fesenko was acquired by the Delaware 87ers. On March 8, 2014, he was traded to the Canton Charge.[9]
On 18 September 2014, Fesenko signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.[10] However, he was later waived by the Timberwolves on October 20, 2014.[11]
Return to Europe (2014–2021) edit
On 5 November 2014, Fesenko signed with the VTB United League and EuroChallenge team Avtodor Saratov.[12]
On 9 June 2015, Fesenko signed a one-year contract with Lokomotiv Kuban.[13] On January 5, 2016, he parted ways with Lokomotiv,[14] and the following day he was hired until the end of the season by Pallacanestro Cantù.[15] On May 6, 2016, he left Cantù and signed with AS Monaco Basket for the rest of the 2015–16 LNB Pro A season.[16]
On 16 August 2016, Fesenko signed with Italian club Sidigas Avellino for the 2016–17 season.[17] On July 30, 2017, he re-signed with Avellino for one more season.[18]
Iran (2021–present) edit
In October 2021, Fesenko signed with Sanaye Hormozgan of the Iranian Basketball Super League.[19]
NBA career statistics edit
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season edit
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–08 | Utah | 9 | 0 | 7.8 | .375 | .000 | .500 | 2.8 | .2 | .0 | .3 | 1.6 |
| 2008–09 | Utah | 21 | 1 | 7.4 | .583 | .000 | .333 | 1.8 | .2 | .3 | .7 | 2.3 |
| 2009–10 | Utah | 49 | 5 | 8.3 | .547 | .000 | .421 | 1.8 | .3 | .1 | .4 | 2.6 |
| 2010–11 | Utah | 53 | 1 | 8.6 | .440 | .000 | .391 | 2.0 | .3 | .1 | .3 | 2.0 |
| 2011–12 | Indiana | 3 | 0 | 5.7 | .400 | .000 | .667 | 3.0 | .3 | .7 | .0 | 2.7 |
| Career | 135 | 7 | 8.2 | .496 | .000 | .410 | 2.0 | .3 | .1 | .4 | 2.3 | |
Playoffs edit
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | Utah | 10 | 9 | 18.1 | .433 | .000 | .333 | 3.9 | 1.2 | .0 | .5 | 3.3 |
See also edit
References edit
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Kyrylo Fesenko at fiba.com