Igor Nesterenko

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.

Igor Nesterenko
Nesterenko
No. 18 – Maccabi Rishon LeZion
PositionCenter
LeagueLiga Leumit
Personal information
Born (1990-08-18) August 18, 1990
Kiliya, Ukraine
NationalityIsraeli / Ukrainian
Listed height2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)
Listed weight100 kg (220 lb)
Career information
High schoolGymnasia Realit (Rishon LeZion)
NBA draft2012: undrafted
Playing career2008–present
Career history
2008–2015Maccabi Rishon LeZion
2012–2013→ Elitzur Yavne
2015–2016Ironi Nes Ziona
2016–2019Ironi Nahariya
2019–2022Hapoel Haifa
2022–presentMaccabi Rishon LeZion

Early life

Nesterenko 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

In 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
  1. "סנטר ראשון". haaretz.co.il (in Hebrew). October 9, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  2. "Winner League, Game 2: M. Rishon Vs Heat Haifa". basket.co.il. November 1, 2008. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  3. "נסטרנקו חתם ביבנה, ברוקס בכפ"ס/כוכב יאיר". ONE.co.il (in Hebrew). July 6, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  4. "עירוני נס ציונה: איגור נסטרנקו חתם לעונה אחת". walla.co.il (in Hebrew). August 17, 2015. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  5. "עירוני נהריה: ניב ברקוביץ' ואיגור נסטרנקו חתמו לעונה אחת". walla.co.il (in Hebrew). July 5, 2016. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  6. "Igor Nesterenko signed a new 2-year contract with Ironi Nahariya". Sportando.basketball. July 23, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  7. "Winner League, Game 11: UNET Holon Vs Nahariya". basket.co.il. January 3, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  8. "איגור נסטרנקו חתם בהפועל חיפה לעונה אחת". ONE.co.il (in Hebrew). September 8, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
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