Valery Vitalevich Likhodey (alternative spelling: Valerii Likhodei)[1] (Russian: Валерий Витальевич Лиходей; born 23 October 1986) is a Russian former professional basketball.
.JPG) Likhodey for Triumph Lyubertsy in 2011 | |
| BC Astana | |
|---|---|
| Position | Assistant coach |
| League | Kazakhstan Championship VTB United League FIBA Asia Champions Cup |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 23 October 1986 Rostov-on-Don, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8.5 in (2.04 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2008: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2003–2023 |
| Career history | |
| 2003–2004 | CSKA Moscow |
| 2004–2008 | CSK VVS Samara |
| 2008–2011 | Triumph Lyubertsy |
| 2011–2012 | Spartak Saint Petersburg |
| 2012–2014 | Lokomotiv Kuban |
| 2014–2016 | UNICS |
| 2016–2017 | Khimki |
| 2017–2018 | Nevėžis |
| 2018 | Orlandina |
| 2018–2019 | Włocławek |
| 2019–2020 | UNICS |
| 2020–2021 | Włocławek |
| 2021 | Legia Warszawa |
| 2022–2023 | BC Astana |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Professional career
During his professional career, Likhodey has played with CSKA Moscow, CSK VVS Samara, Triumph Lyubertsy, Spartak Saint Petersburg.[citation needed]
In June 2012, he signed with Lokomotiv Kuban.[2] In July 2014, he parted ways with Lokomotiv.[3]
On 17 July 2014 he signed a one-year deal with UNICS Kazan.[4] On 22 June 2015 he re-signed with UNICS for one more season.[5]
On 29 June 2016 he signed with Khimki for the 2016–17 season.[6]
In August 2017, he moved to Lithuanian club Nevėžis.[7]
On 23 February 2018 Likhodey signed with the Italian club Orlandina Basket.[8] In August 2018 he signed one year deal with polish Anwil Włocławek.[citation needed]
On 27 June 2019 he signed 1+1 year contract with UNICS of the VTB United League.[9]
On 6 July 2020 he signed with Anwil Włocławek of the Polish Basketball League.[10]
On 3 February 2021 he signed with Legia Warszawa of the Polish Basketball League.[11]
On 21 November 2022 he signed with BC Astana of the Kazakhstan Basketball Championship and the VTB United League.[12]
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 | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
| Bold | Career high |
EuroLeague
| * | Led the league |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Lokomotiv Kuban | 21 | 3 | 14.9 | .483 | .547* | .455 | 2.0 | .2 | .2 | .4 | 5.9 | 4.9 |
| 2014–15 | UNICS | 4 | 0 | 1.3 | .000 | — | — | .3 | — | — | .3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Career | 25 | 3 | 12.7 | .477 | .547 | .455 | 1.7 | .2 | .2 | .4 | 5.0 | 4.1 | |
Awards and accomplishments
Club career
- EuroCup champion: (2013)
- FIBA EuroCup Challenge champion (2007)
- Russian League All-Star: (2011)
Russian Junior National team
- 2009 Summer Universiade:
Silver
