Łukasz Kolenda is a Polish professional basketball player for Arka Gdynia of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). Standing at 1.96 m, he plays Point guard position.

Łukasz Kolenda
No. 10 – AMW Arka Gdynia
PositionPoint guard
LeaguePLK
Personal information
Born (1999-07-28) 28 July 1999 (age 25)
Ełk, Poland
NationalityPolish
Listed height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Career information
NBA draft2021: undrafted
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–2021Trefl Sopot
2021–2024Śląsk Wrocław
2024–presentArka Gdynia
Career highlights and awards

Professional career

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Łukasz Kolenda joined Trefl Sopot in 2012.[1]

In the 2020–21 PLK season, his team finished 5th and exceeded expectations. The quarter-finals series against Śląsk Wrocław was Kolenda's first playoff experience. Yet, he was not able to prevent his team from falling 1-3 overall. For the series, Kolenda praised the defense tactics of the opponent's head coach Oliver Vidin.[1]

In April 2021, Łukasz Kolenda's contract with Trefl Sopot expired.[1]

On July 9, 2021, he has signed with Śląsk Wrocław of the PLK.[2]

On July 20, 2024, he signed with Arka Gdynia of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).[3]

National team

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Kolenda has been a member of the Polish national team.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Łukasz Kolenda opuści Polskę? Koszykarz mówi, co może się wydarzyć [WYWIAD] Karol Wasiek (sportowefakty.wp.pl), 16 April 2021. Accessed 20 May 2021.(in Polish)
  2. ^ "Łukasz Kolenda in Wrocław". plk.pl (in Polish). July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  3. ^ "Hej Kolenda, Kolenda". arkagdyniakosz.pl (in Polish). July 20, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  4. ^ Jakub Kłyszejko (28 March 2021). "Energa Basket Liga. Łukasz Kolenda: gra w dobrym zagranicznym klubie jest moim marzeniem. Jestem na nią gotowy". TVP Sport (in Polish). Retrieved 30 April 2021.
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