It is not the first year that Riga VEF signs contracts with individual guest players until the conclusion of their participation in the FIBA Champions League matches. This season, games on the international stage For the brother-in-law ended sooner than expected, withdrawing after the group stage battles.
The 33-year-old and 201 cm tall American forward Jamar Abrams, who scored 5.2 points and grabbed three rebounds in the Champions League games, did not prove himself successfully in the team. On the other hand, in the Latvian-Estonian league, the American was on the court in nine games, marking himself with 4.3 points and 3.1 rebounds, which are quite modest indicators for the contribution of a guest player.
By the end of the Eurocups, an agreement had also been reached with 30-year-old Glen Kouzi, who once became the Latvian champion with “VEF Rīga”. In the CL tournament, the point guard averaged seven points and distributed 6.7 assists to his teammates. On the other hand, in the duels of the local championship, Kousia has 12.6 points and 4.5 assists.
Riga VEF has reached an agreement with the 184 cm tall basketball player so that he will help the capital’s team in the fight for the highest goals in the joint Latvian-Estonian league and in the spring also in the playoffs of the Latvian basketball league.
With thoughts not only about this season, but about possible cooperation in the future as well, the people of Riga added a Swedish defender to their ranks before Christmas Elijah Clarence.
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By mutual agreement, we have terminated the contract with the American striker Jamar Abrams.
At the same time, we would like to inform you that the contract with American defender Glen Cousy has been extended until the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/UdN11BJdHI
— VEF Riga (@vefriga) December 26, 2022
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