1. Sergey Vasiliyevich Karasev is a Russian professional basketball player for Russian team Zenit Saint Petersburg of the VTB United League.
11 Facts About Sergey Karasev
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Sergey Karasev was drafted with the 19th pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Sergey Karasev was selected with the 19th overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2013 NBA draft.
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On July 10,2014, Sergey Karasev was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade involving the Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics.
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On July 1,2016, Sergey Karasev returned to Russia and signed a 2+1 deal with Zenit Saint Petersburg.
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On July 1,2019, Sergey Karasev signed a two-year contract with Russian club Khimki.
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On June 7,2021, Sergey Karasev officially returned to Zenit Saint Petersburg.
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Sergey Karasev was a regular Russian junior national team representative as he competed at the 2009 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship, won a silver medal at the 2010 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, and a bronze medal at the 2011 FIBA Under-19 World Cup.
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Sergey Karasev represented the Russian senior national team for the first time at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
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Sergey Karasev is the son of former Russian international player and former Zenit Saint Petersburg head coach, Vasily Sergey Karasev.
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Sergey Karasev used to play under his father during his time with Triumph Lyubertsy, as well as for Russia's national team during EuroBasket 2013.