Adrien Moerman has signed a short-term contract with Swiss club Fribourg Olympic, committing to the reigning champions for three months until December 23, 2026. The 38-year-old French forward arrives to cover for Natan Jurkovitz, who recently fractured a hand while playing for the Switzerland 3×3 national team, according to club announcements reported across sports outlets.
The acquisition brings significant pedigree to the SB League, introducing a player with two EuroLeague titles to the Swiss domestic competition. Moerman, standing at 202 cm and capable of playing both power forward and center positions, was a free agent following his stint with French club Roanne in the spring, where he averaged 10.9 points and 5.9 rebounds in ÉLITE 2 play.
Addressing an Urgent Roster Need in Fribourg
Fribourg Olympic turned to the veteran market after Jurkovitz suffered his hand injury. Club officials indicated that the signing directly addresses an urgent sporting need to stabilize the frontcourt rotation for the opening weeks of the season and European competition.
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Moerman will wear the number 18 jersey for Fribourg. His ability to stretch the floor with outside shooting—having shot 32.7% from beyond the arc on nearly four attempts per game in his recent French second-division action—alongside his traditional interior scoring gives the coaching staff tactical flexibility in both domestic fixtures and continental play.
European Ambitions and the Decision to Move to Switzerland
Beyond filling an injury gap, Moerman opted for Fribourg over other potential destinations due to the club’s participation in international competition. Beyond the domestic SB League, Fribourg Olympic will compete in the FIBA Europe Cup, slotted into Group H alongside Mykonos BC, Lokomotiv Plovdiv, CSM CSU Oradea, and VEF Riga.
Reports surrounding the transfer indicate that Moerman valued the opportunity to work under head coach Thibaut Petit, who also serves as the Swiss national team coach, and preferred the challenge of playing continental games twice a week over remaining in the French Pro B circuit.
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