Nigel van Oostrum


Nigel Luuk van Oostrum is a British-Dutch professional basketball player, who currently plays for Landstede Hammers of the Dutch Basketball League.

Professional career

Van Oostrum started his professional career with Den Helder Kings of the Dutch Basketball League. When that club was dissolved in December 2014, he signed with Aris Leeuwarden.
In July 2016, Van Oostrum joined Landstede Basketbal. On 5 October 2017, he won his first trophy with Landstede after the club won the Dutch Basketball Supercup. In the 2018–19 season, Van Oostrum was part of the Landstede team that won the club's first national championship.

International career

Van Oostrum played for the England national basketball team at the U18 European Championship for Men.

Personal

Van Oostrum is the son of Duco van Oostrum, who played basketball at Ymir, the precursor of Aris Leeuwarden, and since 1995 teaches at Sheffield University. Nigel is the older brother of Devon van Oostrum.