Stefan Nguyen

Stefan Nguyen

Personal information
Born	(1992-02-24) February 24, 1992 (age 34) Ängelholm, Sweden
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	181 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school	Luleå Basketgymnasium
Position	Point guard
Number	24
Career history
2011–2013	08 Stockholm HR
2013–2015	Malbas
2015–2019	Saigon Heat
2016	Danang Dragons
2018–2019	Hanoi Buffaloes
Career highlights
VBA champion (2016)
Medals Men's basketball Representing  Vietnam Southeast Asian Games 2019 Philippines Team

Stefan Nguyễn Tuấn Tú (born 24 February 1992) is a Vietnamese-Swedish basketball coach and former professional player. A point guard, he won the 2016 VBA title with the Danang Dragons and also played for the Saigon Heat and Hanoi Buffaloes.

Early career

Stefan was born in Ängelholm to Vietnamese parents. He spent his high school years at the Luleå Riksbasket Gymnasium and also represented Sweden in various age groups internationally against the likes of Jonas Valančiūnas, Enes Kanter Freedom, Dario Šarić and Rudy Gobert.

Pro career

After finishing up Highschool at the age of 18. He decided to go pro with 08 Stockholm. 2 years with 08 led to a move to Malbas Basket where he would be the key player to lead his team to the SBL in Sweden. After that successful season Stefan looked to play overseas and got in touch with Saigon Heat. Nguyen signed with the Saigon Heat prior to the 2015–16 ASEAN Basketball League.

Coaching career

After retiring from professional basketball in 2020, he turned his attention to coaching full-time. He founded Next Level Basketball in 2018. He also serves as an assistant coach for the Danang Dragons of the VBA.

References

External links

• Career statistics and player information from ASEANBasketballLeague.com