Artūrs Kurucs (born 19 January 2000) is a Latvian professional basketball player for UCAM Murcia of the Spanish Liga ACB and the Basketball Champions League.[1][2] At 1.93 meters tall, his natural position on the field is at guard.

Artūrs Kurucs
Kurucs in 2023
No. 25 – UCAM Murcia
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard
LeagueLiga ACB
Personal information
Born (2000-01-19) 19 January 2000 (age 24)
Cēsis, Latvia
NationalityLatvian
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
Playing career2015–present
Career history
2015–2019Fundación 5+11
2017–2023Baskonia
2019–2020VEF Rīga
2023Promitheas Patras
2023–presentUCAM Murcia
Career highlights and awards

Personal life

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Kurucs' older brother, Rodions, is also a professional basketball player, for Murcia.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Arturs KURUCS". FIBA. 21 August 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  2. ^ Yahyabeyoglu, Fersu (21 August 2019). "Arturs Kurucs (ex Baskonia) signs at VEF Riga". EuroBasket. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  3. ^ Dowd, Tom (September 18, 2018). "Rodions Kurucs Built his Road to Brooklyn from a Family Tree". NBA.com. Retrieved June 12, 2020.