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Vilnius Rytas strengthens the front line. It was officially announced that the capital club was complemented by a 32-year-old and 211 cm tall American. Keithas Bensonas.
“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 my wishes were trusted when choosing a player and Keith will come to the team, says Rytas strategist Donaldas Kairys. – 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. “
K. Benson played in Lithuania between 2014 and 2015. season, when he played for Klaipėda’s “Neptune”, but then he did not like Kazys Maksvytis and in 10 minutes in the Euroleague they registered averages of 4.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 5.9 utility points. The center did not stay in our country at that time and went to Estonia.
Last season, the American found himself in Australia, where he did not shine (12 min, 5.7 points, 3.9 reb), and immediately after the New Year he moved to Saudi Arabia, where the season was interrupted by a pandemic. This season, K. Benson has yet to play anywhere.
2018-2019 season, the athlete defended the honor “Eisbaren” of Bremerhaven. In the German championship, he registered averages of 11.8 points and 7.3 rebounds in 22 minutes. The team achieved just 8 victories and suffered 26 failures, finishing 17th and relegated to the lower division.
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