Joonas Riismaa Explained

Joonas Riismaa
Position:Small forward
Height M:1.99[1]
Weight Kg:90
Team:Free Agent
Nationality:Estonian
Birth Date:6 March 2002
Birth Place:Rapla, Estonia
Career Start:2018
Years1:2018–2022
Team1:Pistoia Basket 2000
Years2:2018–2020
Team2:→Basket Montale
Years3:2022–2024
Team3:New Basket Brindisi

Joonas Riismaa (born 6 March 2002) is an Estonian professional basketball player who last played for New Basket Brindisi of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He also represents the Estonian national team.

Professional career

Riismaa played youth basketball with Mens Sana Basketball Academy.[2] In 2018, he signed a junior contract with Pistoia Basket.[3] After playing for Pistoia's under-18 and reserve teams from 2018 to 2020, Riismaa made his debut for the senior team in 2020.

On 11 July 2022, Riismaa signed a contract with Happy Casa Brindisi of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) and the FIBA Europe Cup.[4]

National team career

Riismaa helped the Estonian U20 national team win the bronze medal at the Division B tournament of the 2022 FIBA U20 European Championship.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joonas Riismaa. FIBA.basketball.
  2. Web site: Eesti korvpallitalent siirdub Itaaliasse. et. 3 August 2016. Postimees Sport. 24 April 2023.
  3. Web site: Itaalia kõrgliigaklubisse siirdunud Joonas Riismaa: mingit allahindlust mulle ei tehta. et. 26 October 2018. Korvpall24 . 24 April 2023.
  4. Web site: 20-aastane ääremängija Joonas Riismaa liitus Itaalia kõrgliigaklubiga Brindisi. Estonian Basketball Association. 11 July 2022. et. 1 March 2023.
  5. Web site: Serbia finish unbeaten to take the title; Estonia clinch Division A status. FIBA.basketball. 24 July 2022. 1 March 2023.