EuroBasket 2009

Riste Stefanov

F.Y.R. of Macedonia

Born :	30.08.1981
Place of birth:	Kavadarci (MKD)
Nationality:	MKD
Height (m):	1.94
Position:	PG
Current club (2008/09):	LUKOIL ACADEMIC (Bulgaria-A1)

Statistics

Points per game:	4.2
Rebounds per game:	0.7
Assists per game:	1.3

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Accumulated statistics

G	Min	2P FG		3P FG		FT		Reb			AS	PF	TO	ST	BS	Pts
G	Min	M/A	%	M/A	%	M/A	%	O	D	Tot	AS	PF	TO	ST	BS	Pts
6	18.2	3/10	30.0	6/21	28.6	1/2	50.0	0.0	0.7	0.7	1.3	1.5	0.8	0.5	0.0	25

PLAYER PROFILE
GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
SEASON AND CAREER HIGHS
PLAYER HISTORY

Riste Stefanov - EuroBasket 2009 Profile

Team 2008-09: LUKOIL ACADEMIC (Bulgaria-A1)
Career: Kavadarci (MKD-1, 1998-2000), MZT Skopje (MKD-1, 2000-01), Union Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia-1A, 2001), Balkan Steel Skopje (MKD-1, 2001-02), Besiktas (Turkey-TBL, 2002-03), Rabotnicki Skopje (MKD-1, 2003-05), Lukoil Academic (Bulgaria-A1, 2005-09)

Hugely underrated, Stefanov has just completed a fourth season in Bulgaria and is one of the best players in the league. Hardly surprising when you consider that he had a fantastic EuroCup campaign with Lukoil averaging almost 14 points per game and showing how dangerous he can be from the perimeter. He is considered to be the best shooter on the FYR of Macedonia roster and if he can get his bombs to drop then he could just provide the firepower to spring a few surprises. A likely starter and at almost 2.00m, he doesn't just provide an outside threat, he will also grab his share of rebounds, make a smart pass when needed and provide intensity all over the court.