Aaron Ott

Aaron Ryan Ott (6 June, 1991 in Cape Cross) is a Brunanter basketball player, notable for being drafted in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Playing for the American team in the 2010-11 NBA season, Ott is still the last Brunanter to play in the NBA. He played for some other European teams, since 2013 for the Cape Cross Cardinals.

Biography
Ott was born in Cape Cross. He played his youth career with the Cape Cross Meremen and a semi-professional career in the Brunanter 2nd Basketball League seemed acceptable. Ott's father wanted him to study at the Royal University of Koningstad, however, the young Aaron decided to play basketball. Before he went to the first team of the Meremen, a two-year contract with the Cape Cross Cardinals, a team from the same city, was sign.

With the Cardinals, Ott had a worse season. He and his team finished seventh in the Brunanter Basketball League. Ott won no other prizes and the Brunantstad Eagles won the King's Cup, making it the worst season of the Cardinals since years.

Spanish team Saski Baskonia obtained the young Brunanter player. Playing at the Fernando Buesa Arena, Ott won the ACB season of 2009-10. He was not a member of the starting five in the beginning of the season, but Aaron Ott received a starting place with Baskonia. He ranked third in the rebounds rankings. Being MVP of the Week in the 23rd week, Ott was the only Brunanter to win any prize in the Spanish competition that year. He was even Player of the Month January. His team also played in the 2009-10 Euroleague Basketball, without any good results for Ott.

The 2010 NBA Draft was the peak of Ott's career. He stayed with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2010-11 NBA season, being the last Brunanter to play in the world's most famous competition in basketball, the NBA. However, his team finished last in the season, Ott only played a few games for the Timberwolves, making him a reserve Center player. He left the team after one season, being an interest for European teams, especially those in Russia, Greece and Lithuania.

He signed with Russian team BC Khimki. His team finished second in the Russian Super League, however, they won the 2011-12 Eurocup. After one season, he signed back with the Cape Cross Cardinals in Brunant, winning several prizes.