Uvis Helmanis facts for kids
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| Alvark Tokyo | |
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| Assistant coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 10, 1972 Talsi, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8.5 in (2.04 m) |
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Pro career | 1992–2010 |
| Coaching career | 2010–present |
| League | B.League |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1992–1994 | Bonus Riga |
| 1994–1998 | BK Metropole |
| 1998–1999 | BK Brocēni |
| 1999–2000 | Bobry Bytom |
| 2000–2001 | Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski |
| 2001 | BK Gulbenes Buki |
| 2001 | Śląsk Wrocław |
| 2001–2002 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 2002–2006 | GHP Bamberg |
| 2006–2008 | BK Ventspils |
| 2008–2009 | ASK Riga |
| 2009–2010 | BK Barons Kvartāls |
| As coach: | |
| 2010 | BK Barons Kvartāls |
| 2011 | Czarni Słupsk (assistant) |
| 2011–2013 | VEF Rīga (assistant) |
| 2013–2016 | Liepāja/Triobet |
| 2016–2017 | Valmiera/ORDO |
| 2018 | BK Ogre (assistant) |
| 2018–2020 | Rytas Vilnius (assistant) |
| 2020–2022 | Löwen Erfurt |
| 2022–present | Alvark Tokyo (assistant) |
Uvis Helmanis (born June 10, 1972) is a famous Latvian basketball player who used to play as a power forward. After he stopped playing, he became a basketball coach. Currently, he works as an assistant coach for Alvark Tokyo.
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Uvis Helmanis: A Basketball Star
Uvis Helmanis was a very important player for the Latvian National Team for many years. He was known for being strong and experienced on the court. Standing at 2.04 meters (about 6 feet 8.5 inches) tall, he could play close to the basket. However, he was also great at shooting from further away.
Playing Style and Skills
Helmanis used his size well, especially when playing defense. But his best skill was his ability to make three-point shots. Even though he didn't look super fast, he was very good at finding open spots behind the three-point line to shoot.
National Champion Achievements
Uvis Helmanis won national championships in three different countries during his career:
- Latvia
- Poland
- Germany
After playing for four successful years with the team in Bamberg, Germany, Helmanis returned to Latvia. He joined BK Ventspils, a well-known team, and showed off his skills in the Baltic League and ULEB Cup games. He was not the loudest leader, but he was a key part of his team.
EuroBasket History
In the summer of 2009, Uvis Helmanis made history. He became the first Latvian player ever to play in six different EuroBasket tournaments. This is a huge achievement in European basketball!
From Player to Coach
After a long and successful playing career, Uvis Helmanis decided to become a basketball coach.
Starting His Coaching Journey
In 2010, after winning the Latvian Championship with Barons LMT, he retired as a player. He immediately became the head coach for the same team. Later, he moved to Poland to work as an assistant coach for Czarni Słupsk.
Coaching in Latvia and Beyond
After one season in Poland, Uvis came back to Latvia. He joined the coaching staff of BC VEF Rīga as an assistant coach. In 2013, he became the head coach for BK Liepājas Lauvas. He has continued to coach different teams, including:
- Valmiera/ORDO
- BK Ogre (assistant coach)
- Rytas Vilnius (assistant coach)
- Löwen Erfurt (head coach)
- Alvark Tokyo (assistant coach)
He is currently an assistant coach for Alvark Tokyo.
