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Photo: Rokas Lukoševičius
Photo Rokas Lukoševičius
The Vilnius Rytas squad was complemented by an experienced 211cm tall midfielder, Keith Benson. The 32-year-old American will strengthen the capital club’s thin chain when Rokas Gustys fell out of the lineup for a long time due to injury.
Benson will arrive in Lithuania as soon as all the necessary documents have been arranged. The newcomer is a known man from “Ryto”. to the coach. 2013-2014 In the 2007 season, the American played for the Minsk Cmoki team led by Kmokis and scored 15.6 points and 7.7 rebounds in the VTB Championship.
“Negotiations about the newcomer were carried out intensively both in the coaching team and in discussions with the club officials. We had several basic options and we discussed them in depth. I’m thankful that my wishes were trusted when choosing the player and Keith comes to the team, said Kairys, Ryto’s strategist. – I think this player can give the most effect right now, we really need to stop the bleeding in the high chain. He has a lot of experience and has gotten into all kinds of situations during his career. That is the type of person we need the most now. Especially because I know Keith well and he has played in our country and also knows a lot of things. “
2011 Benson was named 48th by the Atlanta Hawks as an NBA rookie.
The American played three games in the strongest league in the world, representing the Golden State Warriors team.
Benson has already played in Lithuania. Midfielder 2014-2015 The season competed in Klaipeda “Neptune”. In the Euroleague, the highest scored an average of 4.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 5.9 profit points.
2016 the American with the Sioux Falls Skyforce team became the NBA G league champion.
Benson 2019-2020 He has spent the season in Australia and has previously played in Estonia, China, Italy and the Philippines.
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