Yaroslav Korolev
| No. 21 – Planasa Navarra | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | LEB Oro |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
May 7, 1987 Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers | |
| Playing career | 2003–present |
| Career history | |
| 2003–2004 | Avtodor Saratov |
| 2004–2005 | CSKA Moscow |
| 2005–2007 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2007–2009 | Dynamo Moscow |
| 2009–2010 | Albuquerque Thunderbirds |
| 2010 | Reno Bighorns |
| 2010–2011 | CB Granada |
| 2011–2012 | Gipuzkoa BC |
| 2012–2014 | Spartak Saint Petersburg |
| 2014–2015 | Panionios |
| 2015 | Rethymno Cretan Kings |
| 2016–present | Navarra |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Yaroslav Igorevich Korolev (Russian: Ярослав Игоревич Королёв; born May 7, 1987) is a Russian professional basketball player who currently plays for Planasa Navarra of the LEB Oro.
Professional career
Korolev was selected 12th overall in the 2005 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. Korolev played for CSKA Moscow in the Russian Super League before joining the Clippers.
On July 6, 2007, the Clippers offered Korolev a contract to remain with the team but rescinded their offer in September 2007.[1] He then returned to the Clippers during the preseason on a non-guaranteed contract, but was waived before the season began.[2][3]
In December 2007, Korolev signed with Dynamo Moscow.[4]
In November 2009, Korolev was drafted in the fourth round of the NBDL Draft by the Albuquerque Thunderbirds.[5] He was traded to the Reno Bighorns on January 19, 2010.[6]
On July 26, 2010 he signed a contract with Spanish club CB Granada.[7]
In August 2011 he signed with Lagun Aro GBC.[8] In December 2012, he joined Spartak St. Petersburg.[9]
In October 2014, Korolev signed with the Greek League team Panionios for the 2014–15 season.[10]
NBA career statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | Clippers | 24 | 0 | 5.3 | .300 | .286 | .700 | .5 | .4 | .1 | .0 | 1.1 |
| 2006-07 | Clippers | 10 | 0 | 4.1 | .250 | .200 | .500 | .3 | .4 | .3 | .0 | 1.2 |
| Career | 34 | 0 | 4.9 | .283 | .250 | .625 | .5 | .4 | .2 | .0 | 1.1 |
References
- ↑ Clippers sever ties with Korolev.
- ↑ Korolev will be in camp.
- ↑ Clippers waive former first-round pick Korolev.
- ↑ Dynamo Moscow inks Yaroslav Korolev
- ↑ 2009 Draft Board
- ↑ Bighorns Acquire Korolev From Albuquerque
- ↑ CB Granada tabs Yaroslav Korolev
- ↑ Lagun Aro lands Yaroslav Korolev
- ↑ Ex-Clipper Korolev Signs for Spartak
- ↑ Yaroslav Korolev to Panionios Athens
External links
- Twitter Account
- NBA.com Profile
- Yaroslav Korolev at Basketball-Reference.com
- Euroleague.net Profile
- Eurobasket.com Profile
- Greek Basket League Profile (Greek)
- Spanish League Profile (Spanish)
- Draftexpress.com Profile
- Yaroslav Korolev Pictures