Martin Vanjak
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 8, 1977 |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| Listed height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1995–2005 |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1995-1998 | Zrinjevac |
| 1998-2000 | Zadar |
| 2000-2001 | Šibenka |
| 2001-2005 | Široki |
| Career highlights | |
| |
Martin Vanjak (born 8 March 1977) is a Croatian retired professional basketball player who played as a guard. Born in Zadar, he played for several clubs in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina during the late 1990s and early 2000s, most notably for HKK Široki, with whom he won the Basketball Championship of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2004.[1]
Professional career
Vanjak began his professional career in Croatia, playing for KK Zrinjevac in Zagreb before later appearing for KK Zadar and KK Šibenka.[2]
He later moved to Bosnia and Herzegovina where he played for HKK Široki, then known as Široki Hercegtisak for sponsporship reasons.[3] During his time with the club he competed in the ABA League, as well as European competitions such as the FIBA Europe League, the FIBA Korać Cup, and the FIBA Saporta Cup.[4]
One of the highlights of his career came in the 2003–04 season when he led Široki to a win in the Basketball Championship of Bosnia and Herzegovina.[5][6][7] In the final game of the finals series versus Bosna in a sold-out Skenderija he scored 32 points and was named MVP.[8][9]
Standing 188 cm tall, Vanjak played primarily as a point guard and was known for his scoring and shooting ability.[10]