Carlos Cabezas
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Carlos Eduardo Cabezas Jurado (born November 14, 1980) is a Spanish
professional basketball player. He is the nephew of the former Uruguay
an professional footballer Hugo Cabezas, who played in Spain
in the late 70s. His father (Hugo's brother) and his grandfather are also former Uruguayan professional basketball players. He is 1.87 m (6 ft 1 ¾ in) tall. He is currently playing with the Spanish pro club CAI Zaragoza.
. He then moved to the LEB club Circulo Badajoz during the 1999-00 season. He joined the senior Spanish ACB League club Unicaja Málaga in 2000.
The Orlando Magic
of the NBA invited Cabezas to play for their Summer League team at the Orlando Pro Summer League in 2009, but he declined the offer. He joined the Russian Super League
club Khimki Moscow Region in 2009. In October 2010 he signed a one-year contract with CAI Zaragoza.
, the gold medal at the 1999 FIBA Under-19 World Championship
, and the bronze medal at the 2000 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
. Cabezas also won the gold medal with the senior Spanish national basketball team
at the 2006 FIBA World Championship
. He also won the silver medal at the 2007 FIBA European Championship
.
Spanish people
The Spanish are citizens of the Kingdom of Spain. Within Spain, there are also a number of vigorous nationalisms and regionalisms, reflecting the country's complex history....
professional basketball player. He is the nephew of the former Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an professional footballer Hugo Cabezas, who played in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
in the late 70s. His father (Hugo's brother) and his grandfather are also former Uruguayan professional basketball players. He is 1.87 m (6 ft 1 ¾ in) tall. He is currently playing with the Spanish pro club CAI Zaragoza.
Pro career
Cabezas began his playing career with the youth teams of Unicaja Málaga in Spain. He made his professional debut during the 1998-99 season with Unicaja Macias, the farm team of Unicaja Málaga, in the Spanish EBA LeagueLiga Española de Baloncesto
Liga Española de Baloncesto is the second league of the Spanish basketball league system behind the ACB. It is run by the FEB. The Liga Española de Baloncesto is divided into two categories and they are sponsored by Adecco. The names of the two leagues are Adecco Oro and Adecco Plata.The LEB league...
. He then moved to the LEB club Circulo Badajoz during the 1999-00 season. He joined the senior Spanish ACB League club Unicaja Málaga in 2000.
The Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...
of the NBA invited Cabezas to play for their Summer League team at the Orlando Pro Summer League in 2009, but he declined the offer. He joined the Russian Super League
Russian Basketball Super League
The Russian Basketball SuperLeague is a men's professional basketball league that was the pre-eminent league of Russian professional basketball until 2010...
club Khimki Moscow Region in 2009. In October 2010 he signed a one-year contract with CAI Zaragoza.
Spanish national team
With the junior national teams of Spain, Cabezas won the gold medal at the 1998 FIBA Europe Under-18 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship was inaugurated in 1964 and for the following 40 years it had been held biannually. From 2004 onwards, it is held every year.-Summaries:-Performances by nation:...
, the gold medal at the 1999 FIBA Under-19 World Championship
FIBA Under-19 World Championship
The FIBA Under-19 World Championship is a men's under-19 only basketball competition organized by FIBA. From its inauguration in 1979 until 2007 it was held every four years...
, and the bronze medal at the 2000 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, previously known as European Championship for Men 'Under22 and Under, is a basketball competition inaugurated in 1992. Until 2004 it was held biannually, but from 2004 onwards it is held every year. The current champions are Spain.Since 2005, a second level...
. Cabezas also won the gold medal with the senior Spanish national basketball team
Spain national basketball team
The Spanish national basketball team is the basketball team representing Spain in international competitions, organized and run by the Spanish Basketball Federation...
at the 2006 FIBA World Championship
2006 FIBA World Championship
The 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006. It was co-organised by the International Basketball Federation , Japan Basketball Association and the 2006 Organizing Committee...
. He also won the silver medal at the 2007 FIBA European Championship
Eurobasket 2007
-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Second round:- Group E :- Group F :-Championship bracket:- Quarterfinals :-Classification rounds:- Semifinals :- Third place game:- Final :...
.
Club career
- Won the Korać CupKorac CupThe Korać Cup was an annual basketball club competition held by FIBA between the 1971-72 and 2001-02 seasons. It was the third-tier level club competition in European basketball, after the European Champions' Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup...
Championship (2001) - Won the Spanish King's CupCopa del Rey de BaloncestoThe Copa del Rey de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's top professional league, Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto. It was originally known as the Copa de España de Baloncesto and was first played in 1933. It was the first nationwide...
(2005) - Won the Spanish Championship (2006)
Spanish national team
- 1998 FIBA Europe Under-18 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-18 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-18 Championship was inaugurated in 1964 and for the following 40 years it had been held biannually. From 2004 onwards, it is held every year.-Summaries:-Performances by nation:...
- Gold Medal - 1999 FIBA Under-19 World ChampionshipFIBA Under-19 World ChampionshipThe FIBA Under-19 World Championship is a men's under-19 only basketball competition organized by FIBA. From its inauguration in 1979 until 2007 it was held every four years...
- Gold Medal - 2000 FIBA Europe Under-20 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-20 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, previously known as European Championship for Men 'Under22 and Under, is a basketball competition inaugurated in 1992. Until 2004 it was held biannually, but from 2004 onwards it is held every year. The current champions are Spain.Since 2005, a second level...
- Bronze Medal - 2006 FIBA World Championship2006 FIBA World ChampionshipThe 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006. It was co-organised by the International Basketball Federation , Japan Basketball Association and the 2006 Organizing Committee...
- Gold Medal - 2007 FIBA European ChampionshipEurobasket 2007-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:-Second round:- Group E :- Group F :-Championship bracket:- Quarterfinals :-Classification rounds:- Semifinals :- Third place game:- Final :...
- Silver Medal - 2009 FIBA European ChampionshipEuroBasket 2009The EuroBasket 2009 was the 36th EuroBasket, the biennial regional basketball championship contested by European nations and held by FIBA Europe. The tournament, which was hosted by Poland, began on 7 September 2009 and concluded with the final on 20 September 2009...
- Gold Medal