Ruslan Pateev


Ruslan Menirovich Pateev is a Russian professional basketball player for Legia Warsaw of the Polish League. He was born in Moscow, Soviet Union, and played college basketball at Arizona State University.

Early career

Pateev started his youth club basketball career in 2005, in Khimki's youth teams, where he played in the European Youth Basketball League. In 2007, he moved to Montverde Academy, in Florida, United States, where he spent two years, playing under head coach Kevin Sutton.

College career

In 2009, Pateev moved to Arizona State University, where he played college basketball, with the Arizona State Sun Devils, until 2013.

Professional career

In September 2013, Pateev signed a two-year pro-contract with the Russian VTB United League team Khimki Moscow Region.
In August 2018 Pateev signed a deal with Polish basketball team Legia Warsaw from top Polish division.