History of Egor Demin in Timeline

Egor Vladimirovich Demin is a Russian basketball player currently playing for the BYU Cougars in the Big 12 Conference. Prior to joining BYU, Demin played for Real Madrid. He is a notable athlete in the realm of international basketball.

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March 2006: Egor Demin's Birth

Egor Demin was born on March 2006. He is a Russian basketball player.

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March 2006: Egor Demin's Birth and Early Life

Egor Demin was born on March 3, 2006. His father, Vladimir, was also a basketball player. Egor grew up in Moscow and trained at the Moscow Basketball Academy (Trinta School).

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September 2021: Signs with Real Madrid in September 2021

In September 2021, Egor Demin, considered a top Russian prospect, signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid at age 15 after receiving six offers from European teams.

2021: Represents Russia at FIBA U16 European Challengers Tournament in 2021

In 2021, Egor Demin represented Russia at the FIBA U16 European Challengers tournament. His performance led to comparisons with Luka Dončić by ESPN journalist Mike Schmitz.

2021: Training at the Moscow Basketball Academy until 2021

Until 2021, Egor Demin trained at the Moscow Basketball Academy (also known as the Trinta School). He received offers to play with other teams, including BC Khimki, but opted to stay at the academy until age 15 to be with his coach, Evgeny Gorbunov.

2022: Wins Spanish Cadet Championship in 2022

In 2022, playing for the cadet "A" team in the Real Madrid academy, Egor Demin helped them win the Spanish Cadet Championship, averaging 17.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in the tournament.

May 2023: Promotion to Real Madrid Main Squad in May 2023

In May 2023, Egor Demin received a promotion to the main Real Madrid squad and made his debut at the age of 17, playing in one game.

2023: Commitment to BYU Cougars in 2023

Following the 2023–24 season, Egor Demin opted to move to the U.S. to play college basketball and committed to play for the BYU Cougars. He was the program’s first five-star recruit.