Sergei Alexandrovič Belov (Russian: Сергей Александрович Белов; born January 23, 1944 in Nashevoko, Russia) is a former basketball player, most notably playing for the Soviet Union at Olympic Games. A member of the Soviet national team for 14 years (1967-1980), he helped them winning a gold medal (1972) and three bronze medals (1968, 1976, 1980). Belov is considered to be one of the best non-American basketball players of all time. He was inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame on May 11, 1992. Jump to: navigation, search January 23 is the 23rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1944 was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search Basketball is very popular in U.S. colleges. ... Jump to: navigation, search The Olympic Games, or Olympics, is an international multi-sport event taking place every two years and alternating between Summer and Winter Games. ... The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame honors players who have shown exceptional skill at basketball, all-time great coaches and referees, and other major contributors to the game. ... Jump to: navigation, search May 11 is the 131st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (132nd in leap years). ... Jump to: navigation, search 1992 was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ...