Rait Keerles in 2007. |
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Position | Power Forward |
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Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
League | 2. Basketball-Bundesliga |
Team | Gloria Giants Düsseldorf |
Born | November 22, 1980 Paide, Estonia |
Nationality | Estonian |
Draft | Undrafted |
Pro career | 1997–present |
Career history | BC Kalev (1997–1998) Canon ENM (1998–1999) Tallinna Kalev (1999–2000) Ehitustööriist (2000–2005) BC Kalev/Cramo (2005–2011) |
Awards | All-KML First Team (2006) |
Rait Keerles (born November 22, 1980 in Paide, Estonia) is an Estonian professional basketball player. Keerles started his professional career in 1997, when he signed with BC Kalev. He has also played for Canon ENM and Tallinna Kalev before signing with BC Kalev/Cramo (previously known as Ehitustööriist). With the team he won four Estonian Cups and four Estonian Championship gold medals. From 2009–2011 Keerles was the capten of the team. In July 2011, Keerles signed with Gloria Giants Düsseldorf of the German 2. Bundesliga.[1] He has also been a member of the Estonia national basketball team in 2002/03 and 2008/09 seasons.