Alexander Volkov (basketball)

Oleksandr Anatoliyovych Volkov (Ukrainian: Олександр Анатолійович Волков; born 29 March 1964), commonly known as Sasha Volkov, is a retired Ukrainian professional basketball player. He was born in Omsk, RSFSR, Soviet Union. At 6'10" (2.08 m) tall, he played at the power forward and center positions. He was versatile with the ball and quick on his feet, which made him a very sought after player.

Oleksandr Volkov
Volkov in 2013
Personal information
Born (1964-03-28) 28 March 1964
Omsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
NationalityUkrainian
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight243 lb (110 kg)
Career information
NBA draft1986: 6th round, 134th overall pick
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Playing career1981–2002
PositionPower forward / center
Number8
Career history
1981–1986Stroitel
1986–1988CSKA Moscow
1988–1989Stroitel
19891992Atlanta Hawks
1992–1993Reggio Calabria
1993–1994Panathinaikos
1994–1995Olympiacos
2000–2002Kyiv
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
FIBA Hall of Fame as player
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing the  Soviet Union
Olympic Games
1988 Seoul
FIBA World Cup
1986 Spain
1990 Argentina
EuroBasket
1985 West Germany
1987 Greece
1989 Yugoslavia
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