 Jakimovski with
Washington State in 2021 | |
| No. 23 – Washington State Cougars | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | Pac-12 Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 18 March 2001 Skopje, Macedonia |
| Nationality | Macedonian |
| Listed height | 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) |
| Listed weight | 97.5 kg (215 lb) |
| Career information | |
| College | Washington State (2020–present) |
| Playing career | 2019–present |
| Career history | |
| 2019–2020 | Torino |
Andrej Jakimovski (born 18 March 2001) is a Macedonian college basketball player for the Washington State Cougars of the Pac-12 Conference. Listed at 6 feet 8 inches (2.0 m) and 215 pounds (98 kg), he plays the small forward position.
Early career
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Jakimovski played for Basket Torino of the Italian Serie A2 Basket during the 2019–20 season. He saw little playing time for Torino. In the Italian NextGen Under-19 competition, he averaged 28 points, 14 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 3 steals per game. [1]
On 21 June 2020, Jakimovski committed to playing college basketball for the Washington State Cougars. He had several offers from European professional teams but decided to come to America to play collegiately. [1] According to Washington State coach Kyle Smith, the Cougars had been recruiting him for over a year. [2] Jakimovski was also recruited by Utah, Georgia Tech, Boston College, Minnesota, Utah State and Davidson. [3] He was regarded as a four-star prospect by 247Sports and is Washington State's fourth-highest rated recruit after Klay Thompson, Mouhamed Gueye, and Michael Harthun. [4]
College career
As a freshman, Jakimovski averaged 5.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. After the season, he announced he was entering the transfer portal. [5] Jakimovski initially committed to Loyola (Maryland), but ultimately opted to return to Washington State. [6] As a sophomore, he averaged 5.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. [7] Jakimovski averaged 7.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game as a junior. [8]
National team career
Jakimovski made three appearances for the Macedonian junior national teams at the FIBA U16 and U18 European Championships. [1] He led the FIBA U18 European Championship B in scoring with 18.4 points per game to go with 9.4 rebounds per game, leading the team to a fourth-place finish. [3] In February 2020, Jakimovski made his debut for the senior national team during the FIBA European qualifying tournament. [1]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Washington State | 25 | 19 | 25.2 | .313 | .320 | .600 | 4.1 | 1.8 | .3 | .2 | 5.5 |
References
- ^ a b c d Givony, Jonathan (21 June 2020). "Andrej Jakimovski to play for Washington State basketball after strong European season". ESPN. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ Arthur, Ben (22 June 2020). "Washington State University signs elite European prospect Andrej Jakimovski". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ a b Lawson, Theo (21 June 2020). "Washington State signs elite international prospect Andrej Jakimovski". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ Lawson, Theo (23 June 2020). "Andrej Jakimovski earns 4-star rating, giving Washington State top recruiting class in program history". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ Bolton, Barry (June 16, 2021). "WSU forward Andrej Jakimovski enters transfer portal". 247 Sports. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ Nusser, Jeff; Powers, Craig (August 14, 2021). "Andrej Jakimovski finds his way back home, will return to WSU". Coug Center. SB Nation. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
- ^ Hicks, Daylon (July 6, 2022). "Andrej Jakimovski showcases skills in FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers". The Daily Evergreen. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Woods, Greg (September 30, 2023). "How far can WSU men's hoops go this season? That might depend on the newcomers". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
External links
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Jakimovski with
Washington State in 2021 | |
| No. 23 – Washington State Cougars | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | Pac-12 Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 18 March 2001 Skopje, Macedonia |
| Nationality | Macedonian |
| Listed height | 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) |
| Listed weight | 97.5 kg (215 lb) |
| Career information | |
| College | Washington State (2020–present) |
| Playing career | 2019–present |
| Career history | |
| 2019–2020 | Torino |
Andrej Jakimovski (born 18 March 2001) is a Macedonian college basketball player for the Washington State Cougars of the Pac-12 Conference. Listed at 6 feet 8 inches (2.0 m) and 215 pounds (98 kg), he plays the small forward position.
Early career
Jakimovski played for Basket Torino of the Italian Serie A2 Basket during the 2019–20 season. He saw little playing time for Torino. In the Italian NextGen Under-19 competition, he averaged 28 points, 14 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 3 steals per game. [1]
On 21 June 2020, Jakimovski committed to playing college basketball for the Washington State Cougars. He had several offers from European professional teams but decided to come to America to play collegiately. [1] According to Washington State coach Kyle Smith, the Cougars had been recruiting him for over a year. [2] Jakimovski was also recruited by Utah, Georgia Tech, Boston College, Minnesota, Utah State and Davidson. [3] He was regarded as a four-star prospect by 247Sports and is Washington State's fourth-highest rated recruit after Klay Thompson, Mouhamed Gueye, and Michael Harthun. [4]
College career
As a freshman, Jakimovski averaged 5.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. After the season, he announced he was entering the transfer portal. [5] Jakimovski initially committed to Loyola (Maryland), but ultimately opted to return to Washington State. [6] As a sophomore, he averaged 5.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. [7] Jakimovski averaged 7.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game as a junior. [8]
National team career
Jakimovski made three appearances for the Macedonian junior national teams at the FIBA U16 and U18 European Championships. [1] He led the FIBA U18 European Championship B in scoring with 18.4 points per game to go with 9.4 rebounds per game, leading the team to a fourth-place finish. [3] In February 2020, Jakimovski made his debut for the senior national team during the FIBA European qualifying tournament. [1]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Washington State | 25 | 19 | 25.2 | .313 | .320 | .600 | 4.1 | 1.8 | .3 | .2 | 5.5 |
References
- ^ a b c d Givony, Jonathan (21 June 2020). "Andrej Jakimovski to play for Washington State basketball after strong European season". ESPN. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ Arthur, Ben (22 June 2020). "Washington State University signs elite European prospect Andrej Jakimovski". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ a b Lawson, Theo (21 June 2020). "Washington State signs elite international prospect Andrej Jakimovski". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ Lawson, Theo (23 June 2020). "Andrej Jakimovski earns 4-star rating, giving Washington State top recruiting class in program history". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ Bolton, Barry (June 16, 2021). "WSU forward Andrej Jakimovski enters transfer portal". 247 Sports. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ Nusser, Jeff; Powers, Craig (August 14, 2021). "Andrej Jakimovski finds his way back home, will return to WSU". Coug Center. SB Nation. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
- ^ Hicks, Daylon (July 6, 2022). "Andrej Jakimovski showcases skills in FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers". The Daily Evergreen. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Woods, Greg (September 30, 2023). "How far can WSU men's hoops go this season? That might depend on the newcomers". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
External links
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