Mikhail Chopov (Russian: Чопов Михаил Алексеевич; born June 1, 2006) is a Kazakhstani professional basketball player who currently plays for the Champion team, based in Almaty, playing in the Higher Basketball League of Kazakhstan. Chopov is also a member of the Kazakhstan national basketball team at the U18 level.

Mikhail Chopov
No. 16 – Champion
LeagueHigher Basketball League, Kazakhstan
Personal information
Born (2006-06-01) June 1, 2006 (age 18)
Almaty, Kazakhstan
NationalityKazakhstani
Listed height2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)

Early life and career

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Mikhail Chopov began his basketball career at a young age, which led to his recruitment by the TwoSteps team in 2020.

Club career

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TwoSteps Team (2020–2024)

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From 2020 to 2024, Mikhail Chopov played for the TwoSteps team, where he was an important player in the Kazakhstan Championship.[1]

Champion (2024–present)

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In 2024, Chopov joined the Champion team, based in Almaty, which participates in the Higher Basketball League of Kazakhstan.[2]

International career

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Mikhail Chopov represents Kazakhstan at the U18 level. He has participated in the U18 Asia Basketball Cup in Amman, Jordan.[3]

The Kazakhstan U18 basketball team secured their place in the upcoming FIBA U18 Asia Basketball Cup, set to take place in Jordan from September 2 to 9, 2024, after winning the Central Asia qualifying tournament in Bishkek. During the qualifiers, Kazakhstan achieved victories over Kyrgyzstan (59–42) and Uzbekistan (113–54). In the game against Uzbekistan, Mikhail Chopov was a key contributor, scoring 12 points.[4]

During the FIBA U18 Asia Cup, Chopov scored a three-pointer in the game against Japan, showcasing his long-range shooting ability.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "TwoSteps Team Stats". NBF Kazakhstan. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  2. ^ "Allbase Player Data: Mikhail Chopov". NBF Kazakhstan. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  3. ^ "Kazakhstan bound for FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2024 after sweep of CABA Qualifiers". FIBA. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  4. ^ "Kazakhstan bound for FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2024 after sweep of CABA Qualifiers". FIBA. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  5. ^ "Game Report: Kazakhstan vs Japan at FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2024". FIBA. Retrieved 2024-09-30.

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  1. ^ "Kazakhstan bound for FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2024 after sweep of CABA Qualifiers". FIBA. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  2. ^ "Player Stats: Mikhail Chopov". NBF Kazakhstan. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  3. ^ "Roster: Mikhail Chopov". 52 Basketball. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  4. ^ "Player Profile: Mikhail Chopov". NLBL. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  5. ^ "Mikhail Chopov - Kazakhstan Team Profile". FIBA. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  6. ^ "Mikhail Chopov Player Profile". Asia-Basket. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  7. ^ "Mikhail Chopov Player Information". Scout Basketball. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  8. ^ "Mikhail Chopov Player Summary". RealGM Basketball. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  9. ^ "Allbase Player Data: Mikhail Chopov". NBF Kazakhstan. Retrieved 2024-09-30.