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ILJA KURUCS

ILJA KURUCS

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Center

U18 Zalgiris Kaunas

Nationality

Latvia

Height

205 cm

Born

31 Jul 2007

Achievements

  • Won the 2025 NextGen EuroLeague with Zalgiris Kaunas.
  • Has been member of the Latvian U16 and U18 national teams.
  • Played at the 2023 European U16 Championship.
  • Played at the 2025 European U18 Championship.

About ILJA KURUCS

Grew up with GS Riga (Latvia) youth teams.

Moved to Czech Republic for the 2023-24 season, signed by GBA Academy.

Moved to Lithuania for the 2024-25 season, signed by BC Zalgiris Kaunas, played with the 2nd team, NKL, and the U18 team.