Joonas Riismaa


Joonas Riismaa is an Estonian professional basketball player for Derthona Basket of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A, on loan from Pallacanestro Cantù. He also represents the Estonia men's national [basketball team|Estonian national team].

Professional career

Riismaa played youth basketball with Mens Sana Basketball Academy. In 2018, he signed a junior contract with Pistoia Basket. After playing for Pistoia's under-18 and reserve teams from 2018 to 2020, Riismaa made his debut for the senior team in 2020.
On 11 July 2022, Riismaa signed a contract with Happy Casa Brindisi of the Lega Basket Serie A and the FIBA Europe Cup.
Riismaa became Italian Serie A2 champion in 2025 with Pallacanestro Cantù, averaging 4.5 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.
On September 8, 2025, he was loaned to Derthona Basket of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A.

National team career

Riismaa helped the Estonian U20 national team win the bronze medal at the Division B tournament of the 2022 FIBA U20 European Championship.