Mindaugas Timinskas facts for kids
Timinskas with Valencia, in 2005.
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| Born | March 28, 1974 Šilutė, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union |
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| Nationality | Lithuanian | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 232 lb (105 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| College | Iona (1993–1997) | |||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1997 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1997–2009 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 1997 | Šilutė | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1997 | Strasbourg | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Weissenfels | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–1999 | Carigo Gorizia | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2000 | Žalgiris | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2002 | Tau Cerámica | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2002 | Paris Basket Racing | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2005 | Žalgiris | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2008 | Pamesa Valencia | |||||||||||||||||||
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Mindaugas Timinskas, born on March 28, 1974, is a famous former professional basketball player and coach from Lithuania. He played for the main Lithuanian national team, representing his country in big games.
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Mindaugas Timinskas's College Basketball Journey
Mindaugas Timinskas was born in Šilutė, which was part of the Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic at the time. He moved to the United States to play college basketball. From 1993 to 1997, he played for Iona College. This was in NCAA Division I, which is the highest level of college sports in the U.S.
Mindaugas Timinskas's Professional Basketball Career
After finishing college, Timinskas went back to Lithuania. He started his professional basketball career in the 1997–98 season. His first team was Šilutė, the team from his hometown. They played in the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL).
One of his most memorable times was playing for the Spanish team TAU Cerámica. This was during the EuroLeague 2000–01 Finals. In these finals, he scored a lot of points in three different games. He scored 18 points in Game 4, which helped his team force a fifth and final game. People still remember a powerful dunk he made in that game. It's considered one of the best highlights in the modern EuroLeague history.
Mindaugas Timinskas as a Coach
After his playing career, Timinskas became a basketball coach. He was named the head coach for the varsity basketball team at Cary Academy. He coached this team from the 2012–13 season until the 2015–16 season.
Mindaugas Timinskas's Awards and Achievements
Mindaugas Timinskas earned many awards and achievements throughout his basketball career.
College Achievements
- MAAC Player of the Year: (1997)
Professional Club Achievements
- Lithuanian All-Star Game MVP: (2000)
- Spanish ACB League Champion: (2002)
- 3× Lithuanian LKL League Champion: (2003, 2004, 2005)
- Lithuanian League Finals MVP: (2005)
Lithuanian National Team Achievements
- 1996 FIBA Europe Under-22 Championship:
Gold
- 1995 EuroBasket:
Silver
- 2000 Summer Olympics:
Bronze
See also
In Spanish: Mindaugas Timinskas para niños
