By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
Kevin Hervey has signed a two-year contract to join Virtus Segafredo Bologna, the team announced Saturday.
He became the second summer addition following Michele Ruzzier.
Per the press release: “Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna S.p.A. announces that it has reached a two-year agreement with Kevin Hervey.
The comment of Kevin Hervey:”I’m very happy to come to this Club and be part of a great team. I will see you soon in Bologna to take our victories.”
The words of General Manager Paolo Ronci: “We wanted to add physicality and athletic qualities in a key position such as number 4, while trying to maintain the ability to open up the court with dangerous shooting, even from three points. Hervey has these characteristics and he has the age, he is a 1996, to be able to improve his full potential. From the talks we had with him, we have perceived great knowledge of the Virtus Segafredo world and desire to choose us. We welcome Kevin, who has signed a contract until June 30, 2023″.
A 207cm strong wing, Kevin Hervey was born in Arlington, Texas, on July 9, 1996.
He played for four years in the NCAA with the University of Texas jersey; during his time at the College, Hervey became the best rebounder in the history of the university, the second best scorer ever and the fifth best in three-point shots scored, in addition to racking up 36 double-doubles, the highest number ever recorded so far in the history of the College.
In 2018 he was selected in the NBA draft by Oklahoma: with the Thunder’s jersey he played for two seasons between the first team and the G-League.
In the season just ended he wore the Lokomotiv Kuban’s jersey, ending his year in the Russian league with a 10.4 point average in the regular season and 16 in the playoffs.
Opponent of Virtus Segafredo Bologna in the EuroCup, in the 2020/2021 season he closed his European experience with an average of 12.4 points, 7 rebounds and 2 saves per game.
Virtus Segafredo Bologna officially welcomes Kevin Hervey to the big Virtus family.”