Petr Samoylenko
# Petr Samoylenko

Petr Samoylenko (born February 7, 1977) is a retired Russian professional basketball player. At a height of 6 ft 1 3⁄4 in (1.87 m) tall, and a weight of 190 pounds (86 kg), he played at the point guard position. He was best known throughout his career for being a defensive specialist.

## Professional career

Samoylenko played professionally with Samara, UNICS Kazan, Dynamo Moscow, and Spartak Primorye.

## Russian national team

Samoylenko was a long-time member of the senior Russian national basketball team. With Russia's senior national team, he played at the following tournaments: the EuroBasket 2001, the EuroBasket 2003, the EuroBasket 2005, the EuroBasket 2007, and the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

## Club honors

* North European League
   * Winner (1): 2002–03
* FIBA Europe League
   * Winner (1): 2003–04
* VTB League
   * Runner-up (2): 2009–10, 2011–12
* EuroCup
   * Winner (1): 2010–11
* Russian League
   * Runner-up (4): 2000–01, 2001–02, 2003–04, 2006–07
   * Third place (9): 1996–97, 1997–98, 1999–00, 2002–03, 2004–05, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11
* Russian Cup
   * Winner (2): 2003, 2009
   * Runner-up (3): 2005, 2007, 2010
