Kristian Sjolund

Kristian Henning Sjolund is a Norwegian-American professional basketball player who most recently played for German team OrangeAcademy. He has also played for the Norway men's national [basketball team].

Early life

Sjolund was born in the United States. His father had played college basketball for Florida Atlantic University between 1993 and 1997. He was raised in Kongsberg, Norway, and started basketball at the age of five in a youth team of Kongsberg Miners. When growing up, he also played in a same team with his cousin Tobias Rotegård.

Professional career

Sjolund started his senior career with Kongsberg Miners in the 2015–16 season, before moving back to U.S. to start high school.
After finishing college, Sjolund played for Medi Bayreuth in German ProA.
In January 2024, he signed with Kauhajoki Karhu Basket in Finnish Korisliiga. They finished 3rd in the league and won the bronze medal.

National team career

Sjolund is a former Norwegian youth international at U16 and U18 levels.
He has represented the Norway senior national team at the EuroBasket 2025 pre-qualifiers and 2027 FIBA World Cup pre-qualifiers.