Erik Sajantila (born 29 January 2001) is a Finnish basketball player who plays for Helsinki Seagulls in Finnish Korisliiga. He played for Helsinki Basketball Academy team HBA-Märsky during 2017–2021, before starting his senior career with Lahti.

Erik Sajantila
Helsinki Seagulls
PositionShooting guard, Power forward
LeagueKorisliiga
Personal information
Born (2001-01-29) January 29, 2001 (age 23)
Helsinki, Finland
Listed height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Listed weight88 kg (194 lb)
Career information
High schoolHelsinki Basketball Academy,
(Helsinki, Finland)
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017–2021HBA-Märsky
2021–2024Lahti Basketball
2024–presentHelsinki Seagulls

Career

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While playing for Lahti Basketball, Sajantila was named the Korisliiga Player of the Month in October 2023, with a record of 30.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game during a 30-day span.[1] He also scored 49 points against Bisons Loimaa.[2][3][4]

On 25 June 2024, Sajantila signed with fellow Korisliiga team Helsinki Seagulls.[5]

International career

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A former youth international, Sajantila also represented Finland in the postponed 2021 Summer Universiade competitions in Chengdu in the summer 2023,[6] where Finland finished 5th, the best position in the nation's history.

Personal life

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He is the son of Martti Sajantila, Finnish basketball coach and a former player who played for Finland national basketball team.[7]

Honours

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References

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