Vyacheslav Zaytsev (basketball)

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Vyacheslav Zaytsev
No. 8 – BC UNICS
PositionPoint guard
LeagueVTB United League
EuroLeague (suspended)
Personal information
Born (1989-08-28) August 28, 1989 (age 34)
Saint Petersburg, Russia
NationalityRussian
Listed height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Listed weight88 kg (194 lb)
Career information
Playing career2008–present
Career history
2008–2011Khimki
2011–2015Enisey
2015–2016Krasny Oktyabr
2016–2021Khimki
2021–presentBC UNICS
Career highlights and awards

Vyacheslav Andreyevich Zaytsev (Russian: Вячеслав Андреевич Зайцев; born August 28, 1989) is a Russian professional basketball player for BC UNICS of the VTB United League, and of the EuroLeague until it was suspended due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[1][2]

Professional career[edit]

In July 2016, Zaytsev signed a one-year contract with an option for a second year, with Khimki Moscow Region, returning to his former club after five years.[3] On June 30, 2017, Zaytsev re-signed with Khimki, for another two years.[citation needed]

International career[edit]

Zaytsev played for the Russian junior national Under-18 and Under-20 teams.[1]

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