EWE Baskets Signs New Big Man in Response to Injury Concerns

The EWE Baskets are responding to their ongoing injury concerns and have signed a new big man, Artur Konontsuk. The 23-year-old played in Spain’s first division until recently.

The new Oldenburg Artur Konontsuk: Here in the white national jersey against the Finnish superstar Lauri Markkanen. IMAGO/All Over Press Finland

After the personnel concerns at EWE Baskets Oldenburg increased further due to the injury to center Norris Agbakoko, the current BBL tenth is reacting with the third additional commitment of the current season. Artur Konotsuk comes from Granada, Spain. The Estonian international did not progress beyond the role of a supplementary player for the Andalusians. The EWE Baskets had previously signed the two Americans Chaundee Brown Jr. and Geno Crandall.

Before moving to Spain, the power forward played in his home country and impressed there with his ability to throw from outside and as a strong rebounder. Oldenburg’s coach Pedro Calles outlines the requirements for his new signing as follows: “Artur has experience in European basketball, has played in the FIBA ​​Europe Cup and most recently in Spain. He is a power forward who can widen the playing field with his throw. In the In the current situation, Artur must also be able to flexibly switch to other positions.”

Several players in the major positions are out

Konotsuk is in good spirits to be able to help the EWE Baskets in the difficult current situation: “I’m a team player. I always try to make the right decision on the court. I have a good throw from outside and I’m versatile enough to to be able to be used in many positions. I’m looking forward to the BBL.”

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In Oldenburg, the 23-year-old should help alleviate injury concerns in the big positions, where, in addition to Agbakoko, Deane Williams, Brekkott Chapman and Alen Pjanic are missing. He could be used in the BBL on the next match day when the EWE Baskets play against their play-off opponent Ludwigsburg from last year (Saturday, 6.30 p.m.).

2024-01-25 09:24:13
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