Alexander Petrenko


Alexander Anatolievich Petrenko was a Russian professional basketball player. He was born in Almaty, Kazakh SSR, and held Russian citizenship.

Professional career

Petrenko played professional basketball with Khimki Moscow Region, in the Russian Championship. He was named the Russian League Player of the Year in 2006.

National team career

Petrenko was a member of the senior Russian national basketball team. He played at the 1999 EuroBasket.

Death

Petrenko died in a car crash near Samara, Russia, on July 21, 2006.