By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
JDA Dijon has inked Rashard Kelly for the 2021-22 season, the team announced Monday.
Kelly, 25, played under Nenad Markovic last season at Gaziantep and followed him to France. The former Wichita State standout will debut in the Basketball Champions League with his new side directly into the Regular Season.
“I am excited to join Dijon,” he mentioned, per the press release, “We are building a great team. I hope I can bring back a few more trophies to the club and continue winning in the Basketball Champions League. I can’t wait to play this season.”
Another French outlet, Le Mans will go through qualifiers but with the help of BCL regular, TaShawn Thomas. The former Hapoel Holon and Hapoel Jerusalem big penned a one-year contract, the team announced Monday.