Kjeld Zuidema
| No. 32 – ZZ Leiden | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | BNXT League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 21, 2001 Eexterzandvoort, Drenthe, Netherlands |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2020–present |
| Career history | |
| 2020–2026 | Donar |
| 2026–present | ZZ Leiden |
| Career highlights | |
Kjeld Zuidema (born June 21, 2001) is a Dutch professional basketball player for ZZ Leiden in the BNXT League.
Professional career
Zuidema started his career in 2020 with Donar after coming up through its youth academy. In the first match of his professional career he was in the starting five against Almere Sailors, which was subsequently won 124-64.[1]
In 2022, he won the first prize of the career, the Dutch Cup.[2]
In 2023 he renewed his contract with Donar, despite the financial difficulties of the club. Due to this loyalty he was appointed as the new captain of the club.[3]
In 2026, he won the Dutch Cup again.[4]
On 16 July, Zuidema signed with ZZ Leiden, also playing in the BNXT League.[5]
International career
In the summer of 2025 Kjeld Zuidema made his first appearance for the Dutch national team.[6] He played in the last match of the 2027 world cup pre-qualifying tournament. He noted 0 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals.[7]
References
- ↑ "Zuidema: very happy I made my debut". rtvnoord.nl. 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Donar wins national cup after exciting duel with rival Heroes". rtvnoord.nl. 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Kjeld Zuidema is the first building block for the new Donar". Donar.nl. 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Donar wins the Basketball Cup for the eighth time". BNXT. 2026. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Zorg en Zekerheid Leiden signs Kjeld Zuidema". BNXT. July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Captain Donar starts the season with wings after dream comes true". rtvnoord. 2025. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Boxscore NED-BUL". 2025. Retrieved March 30, 2026.