Karl Johan Lips

Karl Johan Lips
No. 9 – Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski
PositionPower forward
LeaguePLK
Personal information
Born (1996-07-20) 20 July 1996 (age 30)
Tallinn, Estonia
Listed height
2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
Listed weight
106 kg (234 lb)
Career information
Playing career
2011–present
Career history
2011–2012Viimsi
2012–2014Audentes
2013–2014→ Audentes II
2014–2017Rapla
2014–2016→ Rapla II
2016–2017→ Kohila
2017Rakvere Tarvas
2017–2018Pärnu
2018–2021Tallinna Kalev
2021Viimsi
2021–2022Chieti
2022–2023Viimsi
2023–2024Balkan Botevgrad
2024Chieti
2024–2026Tartu Ülikool
2026–presentStal Ostrów Wielkopolski
Career highlights

Karl Johan Lips (born 20 July 1996) is an Estonian professional basketball player for Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). Standing at 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in), he plays at the power forward position. He also represents the Estonian national team.

Youth career

Lips began playing basketball with the youth teams of Viimsi.

Professional career

Lips started his professional career with Rapla of the Korvpalli Meistriliiga during the 2014–15 season. On 2 February 2017, he left Rapla, and signed with Rakvere Tarvas, until the end of the season.

On 4 August 2017, Lips signed with Pärnu.

He joined Tallinna Kalev ahead of the 2018–19 season.

On 30 July 2021, Lips returned to his boyhood club Viimsi. However, on 17 November, it was announced that he would join Chieti of the Serie A2 on a two-month contract, replacing the injured Cameron Jackson. He returned to Viimsi on 31 January 2022.

On 21 July 2023, Lips signed with the reigning Bulgarian League champions Balkan Botevgrad. On 3 January 2024, his contract was terminated. On 11 January, he signed with his former club Chieti until the end of the season.

On 7 July 2024, Lips signed with Tartu Ülikool. He was named the Estonian-Latvian League regular season Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2026.

On June 13, 2026, he signed with Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).

National team career

Senior national team

Lips made his debut for the Estonian national team at the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

3x3 basketball

Lips represented Estonia at the 2019 FIBA 3x3 World Cup and the 2021 FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup.

References

  1. ↑ Ojassaar, Raul (2 February 2017). "Karl Johan Lips lahkub Raplast ning liitub Rakvere Tarvaga". Delfi Sport (in Estonian). Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  2. ↑ Mölder, Merilin (4 August 2017). "Karl-Johan Lips mängib uuel hooajal Pärnu meeskonnas". Delfi Sport (in Estonian). Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "KK Viimsi esimene ametlik mängija on Karl Johan Lips". Delfi Sport (in Estonian). 30 July 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  4. ↑ Kuldkepp, Ats (17 November 2021). "Viimsi jäi põhimängijast ilma: Karl Johan Lips sõlmis lepingu Itaalia klubiga". Delfi Sport (in Estonian). Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  5. ↑ Naudi, Meelis (31 January 2022). "Itaalia klubist lahkunud Lips liitus uuesti Viimsiga". Delfi Sport (in Estonian). Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  6. ↑ Kaljurand, Eigo (21 July 2023). "Karl Johan Lips leidis uue tööandja piiri tagant". Delfi Sport (in Estonian). Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  7. ↑ "Нови две промени в Балкан" (in Bulgarian). Balkan Botevgrad. 3 January 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  8. ↑ Kaljurand, Eigo (11 January 2024). "Karl-Johan Lips leidis uue tööandja Itaaliast". Delfi Sport (in Estonian). Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  9. ↑ Naudi, Meelis (7 July 2024). "Tartu Ülikooli korvpallimeeskond sai uueks hooajaks veel ühe pusletüki paika". Delfi Sport (in Estonian). Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  10. ↑ "Estończyk w składzie Tasomix Rosiek Stali". plk.pl (in Polish). 13 June 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.