Luke Petrasek

Luke Petrasek (born August 17, 1995) is an American basketball player for the Nizhny Novgorod of the VTB United League. He played college basketball for Columbia.

Luke Petrasek
Petrasek (left) with Columbia University in 2016
No. 18 – Nizhny Novgorod
PositionForward
LeagueVTB United League
Basketball Champions League
Personal information
Born (1995-08-17) August 17, 1995
East Northport, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolNorthport
(East Northport, New York)
CollegeColumbia (2013–2017)
NBA draft2017 / Undrafted
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017–2019Greensboro Swarm
2019–2020Gießen 46ers
2020–presentNizhny Novgorod
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

Early life

Petrasek's grandfather Connie Simmons, played for the New York Knicks from 1949 to 1954. Petrasek attended Northport High School, which he led to the 2013 Long Island Class AA Championship. He was a Newsday All-Long Island First Team honoree.[1]

College career

Petrasek immediately entered the starting lineup for Columbia and named was named Ivy League rookie of the week after scoring 20 points and blocking three shots in an 82-59 win over Fairleigh Dickinson on December 21, 2013.[2] As a junior at Columbia, Petrasek averaged 10.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.[3] Shooting 11-for-14 from the floor, Petrasek scored a career-high 31 points to lead Columbia to a 79-75 win over Cornell on January 20, 2017.[4] Petrasek averaged 15.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game as a senior. He earned second-team All-Ivy League honors. For his college career, he averaged 9.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.[5]

Professional career

Greensboro Swarm (2017–2019)

After not being chosen in the 2017 NBA Draft, he was invited by the Charlotte Hornets to participate in the NBA Summer League and made the training camp roster.[5] Petrasek was signed by the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League in October.[6] He averaged 6.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per game in his first season with the Swarm.[7] Petrasek was invited to play for the Hornets in the 2018 Summer League.[8]

Gießen 46ers (2019–2020)

On July 18, 2019, Petrasek signed with the Gießen 46ers.[9] He averaged 10.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.[10]

Nizhny Novgorod (2020–present)

On July 13, 2020, he has signed with Nizhny Novgorod of the VTB United League.[10]

References
  1. Kramer, Ari (May 30, 2017). "Knicks work out Luke Petrasek, Columbia center and East Northport native". NewsDay. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  2. Hermann, Mark (December 28, 2013). "East Northport's Luke Petrasek of Columbia has basketball in his blood". NewsDay. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  3. McManus, Chris. "Seton Hall 2016-17 non-conference preview: Columbia". Seton Hall Pirates. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  4. "Petrasek's 31 helps Columbia top Cornell 79-75 in Ivy opener". ESPN. Associated Press. January 20, 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  5. "Charlotte Hornets Announce 2017 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. September 18, 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  6. "Greensboro Swarm Announce 2017 Training Camp Roster". WFMY News. October 23, 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  7. "Luke Petrasek: Decent overall game". CBS Sports. February 21, 2018. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  8. Bonnell, Rick (June 29, 2018). "Charlotte Hornets' summer roster includes Monk, Bacon and a former Tar Heel surprise". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  9. Carchia, Emiliano (July 18, 2019). "Giessen 46ers sign Luke Petrasek". Sportando. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  10. "Luke Petrasek joins Nizhny Novgorod". Sportando. July 13, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
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