13 Facts About Artsiom Parakhouski

Artsiom Parakhouski finished his American college career in 2010 with the Radford University Highlanders, located in Radford, Virginia.

Artsiom Parakhouski was named the Big South Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year in 2009 and 2010, becoming the fifth multiple player of the year winner in Big South history.

Artsiom Parakhouski was forced to switch to basketball, a sport he had never even played, when his body grew too large for any realistic football aspirations.

Artsiom Parakhouski was spotted by Ali Ton, then a Binghamton University men's basketball assistant coach, at the Junior European Championships.

Artsiom Parakhouski then spent his final two college seasons as a Radford Highlander.

Artsiom Parakhouski led Radford to win the Big South Conference tournament by scoring 26 points and grabbing 18 rebounds in the championship game.

Artsiom Parakhouski averaged 13.4 rebounds in 31 games played, which led the nation in rebounds per game.

Artsiom Parakhouski scored 21.4 points and block 2.1 shots per game.

Artsiom Parakhouski ended his two-year career at Radford having scored 1,195 points, grabbed 783 rebounds and blocked 115 shots.

Artsiom Parakhouski was the two-time conference player of the year and was a two-time First Team All Big South selection.

Artsiom Parakhouski did not get selected in the 2010 NBA draft; however, he played for the Boston Celtics in the 2010 Orlando Pro Summer League.

Artsiom Parakhouski won the 2017 Israeli League Cup and the 2018 Israeli League Championship titles with Maccabi.

Artsiom Parakhouski was named the King Mindaugas Cup MVP.