Hans Vanwijn

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Hans Vanwijn
No. 10 – Nanterre 92
PositionPower forward
LeagueLNB Pro A
Personal information
Born (1995-02-15) 15 February 1995 (age 28)
Heusden-Zolder, Belgium
NationalityBelgian
Listed height205 cm (6 ft 9 in)
Listed weight93 kg (205 lb)
Career information
NBA draft2017 / Undrafted
Playing career2010–present
Career history
2013–2014Leuven Bears
20142017Limburg United
20172020Antwerp Giants
2020–2021JDA Dijon
2021–2022Casademont Zaragoza
2022–presentNanterre 92
Career highlights and awards

Hans Vanwijn (born 15 February 1995) is a Belgian professional basketball player for Nanterre 92 of the LNB Pro A.

Professional career

Vanwijn was named the BLB Young Player of the Year during the 2015–16 season, after averaging 7.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for Limburg.[1]

On 14 April 2017, it was announced that Vanwijn transferred to Antwerp Giants, signing a 3-year contract with the club.[2] In the 2018–19 season, he reached the Final Four of the Basketball Champions League with Antwerp. The team ended in the third place.

After the 2019–20 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Vanwijn decided not to extend his contract with Antwerp.[3]

On July 8, 2021, he has signed with Casademont Zaragoza of the Liga ACB.[4]

On July 1, 2022, he has signed with Nanterre 92 of the LNB Pro A.[5]

International career

Vanwijn has been a member of the Belgian national basketball team since 2017.[6]

Honours

Antwerp Giants

References

  1. ^ "Amerikaan Tofi beste basketballer in België". Sporza.be. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
  2. ^ "Hans Vanwijn naar Port of Antwerp Giants". Gazet van Antwerpen. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
  3. ^ "Hans Vanwijn verlaat Antwerp Giants: "Kijk uit naar nieuwe uitdaging"". sporza.be. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Casademont Zaragoza lands Hans Vanwjin". Sportando. July 8, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "Hans Vanwijn signs with Nanterre". Sportando. July 4, 2022. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  6. ^ "VANWIJN, Hans". Basket Belgium. Retrieved 2017-09-06.