Rain Veideman
| No. 6 – Kalev/Cramo | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League |
Estonian League VTB United League FIBA Europe Cup |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
October 1, 1991 Haljala, Estonia |
| Nationality | Estonian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2007–present |
| Career history | |
| 2007–2008 | Kalev II |
| 2008–2009 | Kuremaa |
| 2009–2010 | Rakvere Tarvas |
| 2010–2012 | Tartu Ülikool/Rock |
| 2012 | Bayreuth |
| 2012–2013 | Tartu Ülikool/Rock |
| 2013–present | Kalev/Cramo |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Rain Veideman (born October 1, 1991) is an Estonian professional basketball player for Kalev/Cramo of the Estonian League.
Professional career
Kuremaa (2008–2009)
Veideman made his debut in the Estonian League at the age of 17, playing for Kuremaa. Before joining Kuremaa, Veideman played for Kalev II, reserve team of Kalev/Cramo. Kuremaa finished the 2008–09 season last, despite Veideman averaging 10.9 points per game.
Rakvere Tarvas (2009–2010)
In 2009, Veideman signed for Rakvere Tarvas. The team finished the 2009–10 season as runners-up, while Veideman averaged 15.1 points per game. He won the KML Best Young Player Award and was selected to the All-KML First Team.[1]
Tartu Ülikool/Rock (2010–2013)
In 2010, Veideman signed for the Estonian champions Tartu Ülikool/Rock. The team failed to defend their title, finishing the 2010–11 season as runners-up. Veideman scored 15.6 points per game and once again won the KML Best Young Player Award.[2] On February 4, 2012, Veideman was loaned to Bayreuth of the German Basketball Bundesliga.[3] He averaged 7.5 points per game as Bayreuth finished the 2011–12 season in 13th place. Veideman returned to Tartu Ülikool/Rock for the 2012–13 season, where he scored 10.2 points per game as the team reached the finals but lost the series to Kalev/Cramo 0–4.
Kalev/Cramo (2013–present)
On July 30, 2013, Veideman signed for Kalev/Cramo.[4] Veideman averaged 9.2 points as Kalev/Cramo won the 2013–14 season. He was also selected to the All-KML First Team and won the VTB United League Top Estonian Player Award.[5][6] Kalev/Cramo finished the 2014–15 season as runners-up with Veideman scoring 11.8 points per game and placed 9th in the 2014–15 VTB United League season, with Veideman winning his second Top Estonian Player Award.[7]
International career
Veideman is a member of the Estonia national basketball team since 2010. He competed at the FIBA EuroBasket 2011 Division B and the EuroBasket 2015, finishing in 20th place.
Awards and accomplishments
- Estonian League Champion: 2014
- 3x Estonian Cup Champion: 2010, 2011, 2015
- Baltic Basketball League Cup: 2010
- 2x KML Best Young Player: 2010, 2011
- 2x All-KML First Team: 2010, 2014
- VTB United League Top Estonian Player: 2014, 2015
References
- ↑ "Eesti parimaks korvpalluriks valiti Kristjan Kangur" (in Estonian). Delfi.
- ↑ "Eesti Korvpalliliit tegi teatavaks lõppenud hooaja parimad" (in Estonian). Delfi.
- ↑ "Rain Veideman siirdub Saksamaa Bundesligasse" (in Estonian). basket.ut.ee. February 4, 2012.
- ↑ "AMETLIK: Kalev/Cramo sõlmis Veidemaniga lepingu ja palkas uue abitreeneri" (in Estonian). Delfi. July 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Kalevist kaks, Rockist kolm! Kes valiti korvpallihooaja parimateks mängijateks?" (in Estonian). Delfi.
- ↑ "Rain Veideman named League's top Estonian player". VTB United League. 18 April 2014. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
- ↑ "Rain Veideman named League's top Estonian player". VTB United League. 27 April 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
External links
- Rain Veideman at basket.ee (Estonian)
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