Christopher Czerapowicz ('91) actually is number 8 of 1991 ranking by Eurohopes. The 1.97 swedish prospect has been playing last years with Sanda Basket, at second division in his home country. Last season he finished with 19.0 points (45% behind the arc) and 7.1 rebounds, and this summer he won the U-18 Division "B" European Championship at Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina). He is one of the big names of next generations of Northern Europe. Eurohopes contact him.

 

-What would you say about your strengths as a player?
I would say my strengths are my hability to rebound the ball, good for my size. I am a pretty versatile player and a good scorer.

-And what do you need to improve?
I have to improve my quickness and strengthness, get better taking it to the hoop. Also improve my passing.

-For people that have not seen you play, what NBA or european player would you say you are most similar to? Who is your favorite player, or the one you followed most growing up?
I would say my style of play is pretty similar to Joe Johnson (it's a very hard question to answear). My favorite player is Paul Pierce. I'm half american and Boston is where my family comes from, so a big Celtics fan.

-What kind of basketball do you follow in Sweden? NBA, Euroleague, NCAA, Baltic League......?
I dont really have a favourite Euroleague team. I follow swedish basketball and NBA very well, college ball a little.

-What are your plans for next season?
I'm going to Davidson (NCAA) next season if everything works out right. 

-And finally, talk about your U18 NT teammates Andreas Person, Viktor Gaddefors, Daniel Persson, Pierre Hampton, Carl Engström and Alexander Lindqvist.
All my NT teammates are very good players. The ones you've mentioned are all very versatile, they can play basically any position with exception of Carl Engström, who is just learning how to play the game, but is learning very fast.

-Good luck from Eurohopes. 

 

Photo: FIBA Europe / Viktor Rebay