Gipson to Bamberg, Koffi to Le Man

2012-08-03T16:43:52+00:00 2014-08-12T18:24:24+00:00.

Aris Barkas

03/Aug/12 16:43

Eurohoops.net

German champion Brose Baskets signed veteran guard Teddy Gipson from Pau-Orthez and French club Le Mans will fight in the Euroleague qualifying round with the steady presence of center Alain Koffi in its paint

By Aris Barkas/ barkas@eurohoops.net

The revamp of Brose Baskets roster puts emphasis in experience. After Slovenian forward Bostjan Nachbar, one more veteran player, American guard Teddy Gipson (photo) jointed the German champs. As it was officially announced, 32 years old Gipson after three season at French club Pau Orthez will make his Euroleague debut as a member of Bamberg‘s team.

Meanwhile, French league runner up Le Mans re-signed to a two year contract 28 years old center Alain Koffi. With the exception of 2009-10 season, when he played in Spain for Joventut Badalona, Koffi was always wearing the colors of Le Mans as a pro player, since 2002. Between 2006 and 2008 he player three seasons at Euroleague and his team will try to return in the competition via the qualifying round.

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