Alex Len is a professional NBA player and plays at the Center position. He is 7 feet tall and weighs 250 lbs and plays for the Sacramento Kings as of December 2024. Len came to the United States in 2011 and joined the University of Maryland. He averaged 6.0 points, 2.1 blocks and 5.4 rebounds per game in his freshman season and averaged 11.9 points, 2.1 blocks and 7.8 rebounds per game. He played there till 2013, after which he declared for the 2013 NBA Draft and was picked with the fifth overall pick in the first round by the Phoenix Suns. His big frame allows him to be a formidable presence on the defensive end as he can deter drives to the basket and can also rebound the ball due to his height advantage.
Len averaged 2.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.4 blocks per game in his rookie season for the Phoenix Suns. In subsequent years he started to show good improvement in all statistical areas, with his best season being the 2018-19 season, where he averaged 11.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game and played 77 games for the Atlanta Hawks. Len averaged 2.5 points, 1.0 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game in the 2023-24 season for the Sacramento Kings, where he played 48 games in the season.
What is Alex Len’s nationality?
Alex Len holds Ukrainian nationality and he was born in Antratsyt, Luhansk, Ukraine on June 16, 1993. Len's mother's name is Yuliia and she ran track in her career.
Alex Len’s hometown
Alex Len grew up in Antratsyt, Luhansk in Ukraine and participated in gymnastics in his childhood. He also loved watching Jackie Chan films. He started playing basketball at the age of 13 and attended Dnipro Higher College in Dnipro, Ukraine. He was also part of the Ukraine National team at the 2009 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship and the 2010 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, and became the fourth best-scorer, second-best rebounder and best shot-blocker in the 2010 tournament.
Alex Len’s birthplace
Alex Len was born in Antratsyt, Ukraine. Len was trained in gymnastics by Ihor Korobchynskyi, a three-time Olympic medalist.
FAQs on Alex Len
A. As of December 2024, Alex Len plays for the Sacramento Kings.
A. Alex Len plays at the Center position.
A. Alex Len is 31 years old, as of December 2024.
A. Alex Len attended and played for the University of Maryland from 2011 to 2013.
