By George Orfanakis / info@eurohoops.net
The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague teams are getting ready for the upcoming season, and many organizations have already made many moves in the off-season and the summer window. Thus, the rosters for many teams have been almost completed, and EuroLeague fans are having their discussions and debates based on their first impressions.
As it happens every year, it is fascinating to present the players, who are rookies in Europe’s best competition, regardless of age and experience.
Eurohoops singled out the ten most essential rookies for the upcoming season.
Alec Peters (CSKA Moscow)
D.O.B.: 13 April 1995
Height: 206 cm
Position: F
Alec Peters was drafted as the 54th pick of the 2017 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns, and a year later he decided to join CSKA Moscow. Peters, 23 is expected to help the ‘Army Team’ significantly in an effort to achieve the ultimate goal, which is to win the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague competition.
The American forward played 20 NBA games with Arizona’s team last year and has characteristics that head coach Dimitris Itoudis can utilize for the sake of his team. He can score from deep, post up smaller defenders, but can also facilitate the offense.
The 23-year old had an impressive game last season with the Suns, scoring 36 points (eight three-pointers) against the Dallas Mavericks.