John Turek
American basketball player
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John Turek (born February 19, 1983) is an American retired professional basketball player.
BornFebruary 19, 1983
Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight243 lb (110 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 19, 1983 Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 243 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Abraham Lincoln (Council Bluffs, Iowa) |
| College | Nebraska (2001–2005) |
| NBA draft | 2005: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2005–2015 |
| Position | Center / power forward |
| Number | 4, 12, 15, 44 |
| Career history | |
| 2005–2006 | Omniworld Almere |
| 2006–2007 | Hanzevast Capitals |
| 2007–2008 | Optima Gent |
| 2008–2009 | Turów Zgorzelec |
| 2009–2010 | Phoenix Hagen |
| 2010–2011 | GasTerra Flames |
| 2012–2013 | Neckar Riesen Ludwigsburg |
| 2013–2014 | Champagne Châlons-Reims |
| 2014–2015 | Rosa Radom |
| Career highlights | |
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Career
Standing at 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m), Turek played as power forward or center. He played collegiately for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and continued his career as a professional player in Europe. Turek played for teams based in the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Germany and France.
Personal life
His brother, Joshua Turek, is a wheelchair basketball player, Paralympic gold medalist, and politician.[1]
Honours
Club
- NBB Cup (1): 2010–11
Individual
- BBL blocks leader (1): 2009–10
- DBL All-Star (1): 2006