About Peter van Paassen
Born 1978. Peter van Paassen is a Dutch basketball player.
Peter van Paassen (born 20 December 1978) is a Dutch former basketball player. Van Paassen played for multiple teams in Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands. Standing at 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m), he usually played as center. Van Paassen has won the Dutch MVP award two times, which makes him one of the few Dutch players to ever win the award. On 20 August 2013, Van Paassen announced his retirement.
International career Van Paassen played 64 games for the Dutch national basketball team in his career.
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Who is Peter van Paassen?
Dutch basketball player (born 1978)
When was Peter van Paassen born?
Peter van Paassen was born on 20 December 1978 in The Hague.
What is Peter van Paassen's occupation?
Peter van Paassen is a basketball player.
What nationality is Peter van Paassen?
Peter van Paassen is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter van Paassen. https://biography.guide/peter-van-paassen/
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