By Semih Tuna/ info@eurohoops.net
After officially parting ways with Anadolu Efes, the 33-year-old French forward Amath M’Baye is set to join CSKA Moscow for the next season, as the two sides are near to closing an agreement, according to Semih Tuna of Eurohoops.
In 33 EuroLeague appearances this year, he averaged 7.0 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, shooting 52.5% from two, 51.7% from beyond the arc, and 85.0% at the free throw line. Winning this year’s BSL in the Finals against Pinar Karsiyaka, his numbers were way better in the domestic league, putting up 12.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per night in Turkey.
Before joining Anadolu Efes in the summer of 2022, Amath M’Baye was a central piece of Pinar Karsiyaka, where he played from 2019 until 2022 in the Basketball Champions League. He won the same competition with Virtus Bologna in the 2018-19 season, after playing in Italy for Happy Casa Brindisi and Olimpia Milano as well. Under Vincent Collet, he got the bronze medal with France at the 2019 World Cup and the silver medal at EuroBasket 2022.
Amath M’Baye is in advanced talks with CSKA Moscow for next season with the two sides closing on a deal. More on @Eurohoopsnet and @EurohoopsTR
— Semih Tuna (@semih_tuna) June 26, 2023
PHOTO CREDIT: Turkish Airlines EuroLeague