Semyon Antonov
Russian forward who won Olympic and European bronze medals.
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Semyon Sergeyevich Antonov, born July 18, 1989, is a Russian professional basketball player who suits up for CSKA Moscow in the VTB United League. He has also represented the senior Russian national team, earning bronze medals at both the Olympic and European levels. Antonov began his professional career in 2006 with Avtodor Saratov, later moving through TSU Basket Tambov and Nizhny Novgorod before joining CSKA Moscow in 2016. His national team journey includes junior tournaments and senior competitions, where he helped Russia secure bronze at EuroBasket 2011 and the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Background
Antonov's professional path started in 2006 with Avtodor Saratov, where he played until the end of the 2008–09 season. He then spent one season at TSU Basket Tambov before moving to Nizhny Novgorod in 2011, staying for six seasons. On June 17, 2016, he signed a two-year contract with CSKA Moscow that included an option for another year. He renewed his contract on June 21, 2021, for three more seasons.
In EuroLeague play, Antonov appeared in 178 career games, averaging 3.1 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game. His most productive season came in 2014–15 with Nizhny Novgorod, where he started 23 of 24 games, averaged 25.6 minutes, and posted 7.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per contest. With CSKA, he won a EuroLeague championship in the 2018–19 season, marked by a green highlight in the stats table.
Career statistics and honours
Medals
- Bronze 2012 London Team
- Bronze EuroBasket — 2011 Lithuania
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Semyon Antonov born?
Semyon Antonov was born on 18 July 1989 in Nizhnevartovsk, Russian SFSR; Soviet Union.
What position does Semyon Antonov play?
Semyon Antonov's position is listed as Power forward.
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: Semyon Antonov (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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