What is Jakob Poeltl's wingspan?

Last Modified Feb 21, 2024 13:29 GMT
What is Jakob Poeltl's wingspan?
Jakob Poeltl. Image Credit: Getty Images

Known for his defensive prowess and inside paint presence, Jakob Poeltl has established himself in the NBA as a solid rim protector. His interest in basketball started at a very young age when his parent opted to enroll him in a youth basketball program near their Vienna house, where he played for seven years. Poeltl got selected to play collegiate basketball for the University of Utah after his performance in the 2013 FIBA Under 18 championship where he averaged a double-double in points and rebounds.

He played 70 games for his college at 26.9 minutes per game and started all the games. He scored an average of 13.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 assists per game. He won numerous accolades in college, including Pac-12 Player of the Year, the Pete Newell Big Man Award and the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award. He was named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman team as a freshman and First-Team All-Pac 12 honor. He declared himself for the 2016 NBA Draft forgoing the remaining two years of college.

What is Jakob Poeltl's wingspan?
Jakob Poeltl. Image Credit: Getty Images

Jakob Poeltl Wingspan

Poeltl has a wingspan of 7 ft 2.75 in. He was drafted by the Toronto Raptors as the 9th overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft. He played for the Toronto Raptors and Raptors 905 (Toronto’s D-League Affiliate) from 2016 to 2018. He was traded to the San Antonio Spurs in July 2018, where he stayed till 2023, after which he made a return to the Toronto Raptors in 2023.

Playing eight NBA seasons, he averaged 21.6 minutes in the 532 games he played. He scored at an impressive rate of 8.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 blocks per game. He also featured in 22 playoff games, scoring an average of 5.0 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.

Jakob Poeltl Height

Jakob Poeltl stands 7’0” in height and plays as a center in the NBA. He has a standing reach of 9’3.5” and with such height, and standing to reach along with his great rebounding and defending abilities, he can fit into starting five of any team. He had previously played for the Traiskirchen Lions, a professional basketball club in Austria, before entering the NBA.

Jakob Poeltl Age

Jakob Poeltl is 28 years of age as of February 2024 and was born on October 15, 1995, in Vienna, Austria. He got the athletics from his parents, who were members of the national volleyball team for Austria. He is an efficient scorer with a strong presence on the floor and has a high basketball IQ. His ability to anchor the defense makes him a valuable part of the team.

FAQ's on Jakob Poeltl's wingspan

A. Jakob Poeltl weighs 260 lbs (118 kg).

A. Jakob Poeltl has signed a four-year contract worth $78,000,000 with the Toronto Raptors, where his average annual salary and base salary for the 2023-24 NBA season would be $19,500,000.

A. Jakob Poeltl went to the University of Utah.

A. Jakob Poeltl plays for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA.

A. Jakob Poeltl stands at a staggering height of 7 ft (2.13 m).

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