On this Sunday afternoon, the Maccabi de Tel Avivrival of Valencia Basket in the Euroleaguehas made official what was an open secret, the signing of Jasiel Rivero. The Cuban power forward signs a contract with the Israeli entity two season contract, although the second is optional. On the Maccabi website, Rivero has declared that he is “super happy for this new opportunity”.
“I wish that the great Maccabi project produces many successes in this next season and good things. I am really looking forward to coming to Tel Aviv and joining the family. I want to say to the fans that they have fun with the team because we are going to give it our all on the pitch.”added the Caribbean, to which his new coach, Oded Katschqualify as a player “versatilewho can play both in the position of ‘4’ and in that of ‘5’, a reinforcement that can provide toughness”.
For the sports director, Avi Eban, “Rivero knows the Euroleague and will fit into the team’s DNA.” “This is a hungry and committed player, that everything is left in the field”he added.
Thank you message from Valencia Basket
For its part, Valencia Basket, which keep your rights in the acbissued the following statement after of seasons in which the 29-year-old Cuban has defended the ‘taronja’ shirt:
“Cuban power forward Jasiel Rivero disassociates himself from Valencia Basket, once the contract he had with our first men’s team has ended after two seasons defending our colors. In the 2022-23 academic year he played a total of 50 games with averages of 10.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 11.8 valuation.
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— Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) July 30, 2023
The club wants to thank Rivero for the professionalism, dedication and work carried out during the time he has defended the Valencia Basket shirt, and wishes them the best in their future, both professionally and personally.
Jasiel Rivero He arrived at Valencia Basket in the summer of 2021 from San Pablo Burgos and has disputed a total of 105 games with the taronja shirt with an average of 10.8 points, 4 rebounds and 12.2 valuation credits“.
James Webb III pays the clause to go to Maccabi
Paved the way for Nate Reuvers
Jasiel Rivero will meet again at Maccabi with James Webb III, with whom he shared a squad this past season. The Cuban has been subject to the right of first refusal by Valencia BC, for which the club sent him an offer in the acb, an offer that, like the one made to Jared Harper, had an expiration date, the Wednesday August 2. Without Rivero, Valencia frees up an extra-community place. The Cuban’s gap, which was not included in the plans for the 23/24 course, will be covered by the 2.11 m American Nate Reuvers.
The deadline for Jared Harper’s response is extended to Wednesday
2023-07-30 17:11:29
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