Arsalan Kazemi
Iran/SF/
IranPlayer Info
Arsalan Kazemi is an Iranian professional small forward, a trailblazer as the first Iranian-born player to be selected in the NBA Draft. A tenacious rebounder and defender, Kazemi played college basketball at Rice University and the University of Oregon, where he led the Pac-12 in rebounding. He was selected by the Washington Wizards with the 54th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. Although his NBA opportunity was limited, Kazemi returned to the Middle East to become a superstar. He has led the Iranian national team to multiple Asian Championships and has been a dominant force in the Iranian Super League, winning multiple MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards. His game is built on relentless energy, elite rebounding for his position, and a high motor. Now 35, Kazemi is not only a national icon in Iran but also one of the most decorated and respected Asian basketball players of his generation.
Overview
Honors
Key Stats
Glossary
FIBA World Cup 2023Group Stage
GP
5
MPG
21.2
PPG
3
2PM%
64%
3PM%
0%
REB
5.8
AST
2.2
STL
2
BLK
0
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
More
Statistics
FIBA World Cup 2023Group Stage
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
5
Games Started
4
Minutes
21.2
Points
3
Rebound
5.8
Assist
2.2
Block
0
Steal
2
Field Goal %
63%
3-Point Field Goal %
0%
Free Throw %
50%
Offensive Rebound
1.8
Defensive Rebound
4
Turnovers
1
Assists/Turnovers
2.2
Personal Fouls
1.4
Total Data
Points
15
Rebound
29
Assist
11
Block
0
Steal
10
Field Goal %
63%
3-Point Field Goal %
0%
Free Throw %
50%
Offensive Rebound
9
Defensive Rebound
20
Turnovers
5
Personal Fouls
7