Heiko Niidas (born 15 March 1983 in

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) is an Estonian professional

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player. He has spent his entire basketball career playing in the

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. During the 2007–2008 season, he averaged 16.9 points per game while playing for

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. In the 2008/2009 season, Niidas played for Tallinna Kalev.

Personal

His sister is married to

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References

1983 births Living people Basketball players from Tallinn Estonian men's basketball players Korvpalli Meistriliiga players BC Kalev/Cramo players BC Tallinn Kalev players Centers (basketball) {{Estonia-basketball-bio-stub