Lojeski with Olympiacos in October 2013
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Position | Shooting guard / Small forward |
League |
Greek Basket League EuroLeague |
Personal information | |
Born |
Racine, Wisconsin |
July 24, 1985
Nationality | American / Belgian |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | St. Catherine's (Racine, Wisconsin) |
College |
Eastern Wyoming (2003–2005) Hawaii (2005–2007) |
NBA draft | 2007 / Undrafted |
Playing career | 2007–present |
Career history | |
2007–2009 | Okapi Aalstar |
2009–2013 | Oostende |
2013–present | Olympiacos |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Matthew Thomas "Matt" Lojeski (born July 24, 1985) is an American-born Belgian professional basketball player who plays for Olympiacos of the Greek Basket League. He also represents the senior men's Belgian national basketball team. Standing at 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m), and weighing 92 kg (203 lbs.), he plays at the shooting guard and small forward positions.
Lojeski played high school basketball at St. Catherine's High School in Racine, Wisconsin. While in high school, Lojeski played basketball, baseball, and soccer, and also competed in cross country sports. As a basketball player, he was named All-County and All-Conference twice, and All-State once. As a baseball player, he was named All-Conference twice.
Lojeski played college basketball at Eastern Wyoming College (NJCAA) from 2003 to 2005. At Eastern Wyoming, he was named to the NJCAA All-Tournament Team in 2004, and to the NJCAA All-American Third Team in 2005.
After being recruited by the Utah State Aggies and the DePaul Blue Demons, Lojeski ultimately decided to play at the University of Hawaii (NCAA Division I), where he played with the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, from 2005 to 2007. While at Hawaii, he was selected to the Great Alaska Shootout's All-Tournament Team, and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Rainbow Classic in 2006. He was also selected to the All-WAC Newcomer Team in 2006. He was named to the All-WAC Second Team in 2007.