Karol Gruszecki

Karol Gruszecki
Gruszecki with Czarni Słupsk in 2014
No. 34 – Anwil Włocławek
PositionShooting guard / small forward
LeaguePLK
Personal information
Born (1989-11-04) 4 November 1989 (age 35)
Łódź, Poland
NationalityPolish
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
CollegeNorth Platte CC (2009–2011)
Texas–Arlington (2011–2013)
NBA draft2013: undrafted
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013–2014Spirou Charleroi
2014→Czarni Słupsk
2014–2015Czarni Słupsk
2015–2017Zielona Góra
2017–2020Polski Cukier Toruń
2020–2022Trefl Sopot
2022–2024Spójnia Stargard
2024–presentAnwil Włocławek
Career highlights and awards

Karol Gruszecki (born 4 November 1989) is a Polish professional basketball player for Anwil Włocławek of the Polish Basketball League (PLK) and the Polish national basketball team.

Professional career

Gruszecki signed with Spirou Charleroi in Belgium for the 2013–14 season.[1] He finished the season in his home country of Poland, on loan with Czarni Słupsk. For the next season, Gruszecki signed a full contract with Czarni Słupsk. After the 2014–15 season, he was named to the All-PLK First Team.[2] He also finished as runner-up in the voting for Best Polish Player.[3] He signed with reigning PLK champion and EuroLeague team Stelmet Zielona Góra in the 2015 offseason. He played with them for two seasons before signing with Pierniki Toruń.

On 19 February 2018, Torún won its first trophy when it beat Zielona Góra 88–80 in the final of the Polish Cup. Gruszecki was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.[4]

On July 15, 2020, he has signed with Trefl Sopot of PLK.v[5]

On June 28, 2022, he has signed with Spójnia Stargard of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).[6]

On July 18, 2024, he signed with Anwil Włocławek of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).[7]

International career

Gruszecki was selected for the Polish national basketball team for EuroBasket 2015 and 2017.

References

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  4. ^ "Polski Cukier Toruń zdobywa Puchar Polski". Sport.pl. 19 February 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  5. ^ "Trefl signs Karol Gruszecki". Eurobasket. July 15, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
  6. ^ "Gruszecki dołącza do PGE Spójni". plk.pl (in Polish). June 28, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  7. ^ "Doświadczenie na skrzydle - Karol Gruszecki Rottweilerem". kkwloclawek.pl (in Polish). July 18, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.