Dmytro Skapintsev
Dmytro Skapintsev is a Ukrainian professional basketball player for Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Ligat HaAl and the EuroCup.
Professional career
Early career (2015–2022)
Skapintsev's professional career began with his hometown team, Cherkaski Mavpy, where he played six years. In 2019, he joined the Cal State Northridge Matadors. He spent a few months with the team but never appeared in a game.In 2021, Skapintsev moved to Kyiv-Basket, and would remain with the team through the beginning of 2022. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine shut down the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague season, Skapintsev played out the rest of the year with Pieno žvaigždės.
New York / Westchester Knicks (2022–2024)
On 23 October 2022, Skapintsev signed with the Westchester Knicks, playing out the 2022–23 season with the team.In July 2023, Skapintsev joined the New York Knicks for the 2023 NBA Summer League and on 3 August, he signed with New York. However, he was waived on 15 September and on 9 November, he was named to the Westchester Knicks opening night roster.
On 23 December 2023, Skapintsev signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks, making his NBA debut that night in a 130–111 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. However, he was waived on 1 January 2024 and two days later, he rejoined Westchester.