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The Vilnius “Rytas” team was bolstered by Maurice Ndour, who played in the NBA and the Euroleague, before the all-important start to the Champions League tournament.
The 28-year-old 206cm forward previously defended the honor of the New York Knicks, Real Madrid, UNIKS Kazan and Valencia clubs.
Rytas has signed a contract with the Senegalese national team leader until the end of the season and will not exceed the preseason budget for basketball player salaries, according to a press release.
The club expects Ndour to join the team in the middle of next week and will already be able to help in the clash with Kaunas “Žalgiris” and in the first FIBA Champions League match at home with Athens “Peristeri”.
“Maurice has a lot to say about the teams he has played for. His individual skills should significantly strengthen our game in defense and help us to be even more aggressive in attack, – said the head of” Rytas “coach Donaldas Kairys. – This is an extremely talented basketball player. Another player on our team who has the highest level of basketball experience. We hope that he will be able to perform in the game with “Žalgiris”, that the fans will warmly welcome him into the team and we will support firmly in the two important parties that come.
Senegal team captain with impressive arm length in 2019. FIBA registered 10.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in the World Championship.
In the same year, Ndour was voted the best defensive basketball player in the VTB league and entered the All-Star game.
2019-2020 In the Euroleague season, Ndouras scored 6.3 points each with 2.4 rebounds and 7 utility points.
“Tomorrow” on October 25. They will face Kaunas “Žalgiris” at home, and in two days they will also begin a new stage in the club’s history with their Champions League debut with the “Peristeri” team.
Ndouro game moments:
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