Igor Nesterenko (Hebrew: איגור נסטרנקו; born August 18, 1990) is an Israeli-Ukrainian professional basketball player for Maccabi Rishon LeZion of the Israeli Basketball Premier League in Israel.
 Nesterenko | |
| No. 18 – Maccabi Rishon LeZion | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | Liga Leumit |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 18, 1990 Kiliya, Ukraine |
| Nationality | Israeli / Ukrainian |
| Listed height | 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in) |
| Listed weight | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Gymnasia Realit (Rishon LeZion) |
| NBA draft | 2012: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2008–present |
| Career history | |
| 2008–2015 | Maccabi Rishon LeZion |
| 2012–2013 | → Elitzur Yavne |
| 2015–2016 | Ironi Nes Ziona |
| 2016–2019 | Ironi Nahariya |
| 2019–2022 | Hapoel Haifa |
| 2022–present | Maccabi Rishon LeZion |
Early life
editNesterenko was born in Kiliya, Ukraine, to a Jewish family. Nesterenko lived his first three years in Ukraine before growing up in Rishon LeZion, Israel. He played for the Maccabi Rishon LeZion youth team and the Gymnasia Realit high school team.[1]
Professional career
editIn 2008, Nesterenko started his professional career with Maccabi Rishon LeZion. On November 1, 2008, he made his professional debut in a match against Maccabi Haifa.[2]
In his fourth season with Rishon LeZion, Nesterenko was loaned to Elitzur Yavne of the Liga Leumit.[3] In his seventh season, Nesterenko helped Rishon LeZion reach the 2015 Israeli League Semifinals, where they eventually were eliminated by Hapoel Jerusalem.
On August 17, 2015, Nesterenko signed a one-year deal with Ironi Nes Ziona.[4]
On July 5, 2016, Nesterenko signed with Ironi Nahariya for the 2016–17 season.[5] Nesterenko helped Nahariya reach the 2017 Israeli League Quarterfinals, as well as reaching the 2017 FIBA Europe Cup Quarterfinals, where they eventually were eliminated by Telekom Baskets Bonn.
On July 23, 2017, Nesterenko signed a two-year contract extension with Ironi Nahariya.[6] On January 3, 2018, Nesterenko recorded a career-high 20 points, shooting 7-of-8 from the field, along with four rebounds and three assists in a 90–98 loss to Hapoel Holon.[7] In 33 games played during the 2017–18 season, he averaged 7.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.
On September 8, 2019, Nesterenko joined Hapoel Haifa of the Israeli National League, signing a one-year deal with an option for another one.[8]
References
edit- ^ "סנטר ראשון". haaretz.co.il (in Hebrew). October 9, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Winner League, Game 2: M. Rishon Vs Heat Haifa". basket.co.il. November 1, 2008. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "נסטרנקו חתם ביבנה, ברוקס בכפ"ס/כוכב יאיר". ONE.co.il (in Hebrew). July 6, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "עירוני נס ציונה: איגור נסטרנקו חתם לעונה אחת". walla.co.il (in Hebrew). August 17, 2015. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "עירוני נהריה: ניב ברקוביץ' ואיגור נסטרנקו חתמו לעונה אחת". walla.co.il (in Hebrew). July 5, 2016. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Igor Nesterenko signed a new 2-year contract with Ironi Nahariya". Sportando.basketball. July 23, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Winner League, Game 11: UNET Holon Vs Nahariya". basket.co.il. January 3, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "איגור נסטרנקו חתם בהפועל חיפה לעונה אחת". ONE.co.il (in Hebrew). September 8, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.