Erick Green has returned to Acqua S.Bernardo Pallacanestro Cantù, the club announced, aiming to revitalize a squad currently searching for its first victory of the season.
The 32-year-old guard, who previously played for the team during the 2025/2026 campaign, joins the roster after parting ways with Reyer Venezia.
The move comes as Cantù looks to address a difficult start to the Serie A season, having recorded six losses in its first six games. According to reporting from Pianetabasket.com, the club secured the American veteran following a competitive recruitment process that included interest from other LBA teams like Scafati and Udine.
“I am enthusiastic about returning to a city that truly made me feel at home, and I am ready to get to work to win with my teammates,” Green said in a statement released by Pallacanestro Cantù. “I look forward to seeing the fans and everyone who supported us during the past season.”
Green’s arrival serves as a strategic replacement within the rotation. The team is currently managing the fallout from the suspension of playmaker Semaj Christon by the National Anti-Doping Tribunal following an adverse finding after an October 11 match against Napoli. Pianetabasket.com said that Christon is expected to depart the club, with the team moving to finalize his contract rescission.
During his previous stint in the 2025/2026 season, Green established himself as a reliable offensive focal point for the Brianza-based club. He averaged 14.8 points over 17 appearances, providing the perimeter scoring that head coach Frank Vitucci now hopes to reignite.
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The guard, born in Inglewood, California, brings a diverse professional background to the roster. After a standout collegiate career at Virginia Tech, where he averaged 25 points per game, Green was selected 46th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz. His professional journey has since spanned the NBA—with stints in Denver and Sacramento—and several high-profile European leagues, including tenures with Olympiacos, Valencia, and Fenerbahçe.
Before his return to Cantù, Green began the current season with Reyer Venezia. In five Serie A appearances for the Venetian side, he averaged 9 points in approximately 18 minutes of play, shooting 42.1% from three-point range. His EuroCup output was similarly productive, yielding 10.3 points per game across four appearances, according to data cited by Pianetabasket.com.
General Manager Simone Giofrè expressed confidence that Green’s prior tenure with the club will minimize his adjustment period. “We welcome Erick, who knows our reality very well, and we are certain he will be able to integrate into the new team in a very short time,” Giofrè told Pallacanestro Cantù.
The integration of the 191-centimeter, 83-kilogram guard is the latest move in a season defined by personnel challenges for the organization. While the club has successfully brought back a known quantity, the disciplinary situation surrounding the roster remains an active matter. The legal and administrative process regarding Christon continues to move forward, regardless of the team’s move to secure a replacement.
Cantù is scheduled to continue its LBA campaign as it attempts to secure its first win of the year. The club has not yet confirmed the specific date for Green’s first game back in the rotation.
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