Yuri Korneev

Yuri Korneev
Personal information
Born(1937-03-26)March 26, 1937
Moscow, Soviet Union
DiedJune 17, 2002(2002-06-17) (aged 65)
Moscow, Russia
NationalityRussian
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
Playing career1954–1966
PositionSmall forward
Career history
1954–1961Dynamo Moscow
1962–1966CSKA Moscow
Career highlights
Medals
Representing  Soviet Union
Men's Basketball
Olympic Games
1960 RomeUSSR
1964 TokyoUSSR
World Cup
1963 BrazilUSSR
EuroBasket
1959 TurkeyUSSR
1961 YugoslaviaUSSR

Yuri Korneev (March 26, 1937 in Moscow, Soviet Union June 17, 2002), was a Russian basketball player. At a height of 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) tall, he played at the small forward position. He was among the 105 player nominees for the 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors list.