Dmitry Khvostov (basketball)

Dmitry Grigoryevich Khvostov (Russian: Дми́трий Григорьевич Хвосто́в; born August 21, 1989) is a Russian professional basketball player for Nizhny Novgorod of the VTB United League. He was part of Russia's bronze medal winning team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. He is 1.90 m in height and 86 kg in weight.

For the Russian poet, see Dmitry Khvostov.
Dmitry Khvostov
Khvostov with Khimki in October 2012
No. 13 – BC Nizhny Novgorod
PositionPoint guard
LeagueVTB United League
Personal information
Born (1989-08-21) August 21, 1989
Ivanovo, Russian SFSR,
Soviet Union
NationalityRussian
Listed height6 ft 2.75 in (1.90 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2011: undrafted
Playing career2006–present
Career history
2006–2011Dynamo Moscow
2011–2013Khimki
2013–2016Nizhny Novgorod
2016–2019Lokomotiv Kuban
2019–2021Zenit Saint Petersburg
2021–presentNizhny Novgorod
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Russia
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2012 London
EuroBasket
Bronze medal – third place2011 Lithuania

Professional career

Khvostov was named the Best Russian Young Player in 2009. In 2012, he won the EuroCup championship with Khimki Moscow Region.

On June 26, 2019, Khvostov signed a three-year contract with Zenit Saint Petersburg of the VTB United League.[1]

National team career

Khvostov has been a member of the senior men's Russia national basketball team. He played with Russia's senior team at the EuroBasket 2011, where he won a bronze medal. He also played at the 2012 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal.[2]

References
  1. "Dmitriy Khvostov signs with Zenit". Sportando. June 26, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  2. "Dmitry Khvostov Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
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