Alexander Volkov (basketball)

Oleksandr Volkov
Volkov in 2013
Personal information
Born (1964-03-28) 28 March 1964 (age 60)
Omsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
NationalityUkrainian
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight243 lb (110 kg)
Career information
NBA draft1986: 6th round, 134th overall pick
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Playing career1981–2002
PositionPower forward / center
Number8
Career history
1981–1986Stroitel
1986–1988CSKA Moscow
1988–1989Stroitel
19891992Atlanta Hawks
1992–1993Reggio Calabria
1993–1994Panathinaikos
1994–1995Olympiacos
2000–2002Kyiv
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference
FIBA Hall of Fame
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing the  Soviet Union
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul
FIBA World Cup
Silver medal – second place 1986 Spain
Silver medal – second place 1990 Argentina
EuroBasket
Gold medal – first place 1985 West Germany
Silver medal – second place 1987 Greece
Bronze medal – third place 1989 Yugoslavia

Oleksandr Anatoliyovych Volkov (Ukrainian: Олександр Анатолійович Волков; born 29 March 1964), commonly known as Sasha Volkov, is a retired Ukrainian professional basketball player. He was born in Omsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. At 6'10" (2.08 m) tall, he played at the power forward and center positions. He was versatile with the ball and quick on his feet, which made him a very sought after player.