After a long career in Europe, he will get a second chance in the EuroCup
Reyer adds size with center Chris Horton
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Umana Reyer Venice bolstered its frontcourt with the signing of center Chris Horton, the club announced Monday.
Horton (2.02 meters, 31 years old) arrives from Sportinvest Trapani Sharks, where he averaged 10.4 points on 68.1% two-point shooting and 6.4 rebounds in 36 Italian League games last season. He was eighth in the league in rebounding. Horton posted four double-doubles, including one against Reyer with 18 points and 14 rebounds in a 110-100 victory.
Horton started his career with Grand Rapids in the G League and has also played for Alba Fehervar in Hungary, GS Kymis in Greece, BCM Gravlines Dunkerque, Cholet Basket and Nanterre 92 in France, Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel and Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar in Russia. He made his EuroCup debut with Hapoel and averaged 6.8 points and 7.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals in four EuroCup games.
"I am thrilled to be part of Reyer, a club with a great tradition and passion that can be felt from afar. I am enthusiastic and motivated, ready to give my all to contribute to the team's success. From the first contacts I felt a strong mutual interest," Horton said.
"My personal goals align perfectly with those of the team: we want to win, we want to compete at the highest level. To do so, it will be essential that each of us is willing to fight for the teammate next to him. Strength comes from unity. I am ready to make myself completely available to the group, on and off the court, to build the right chemistry and a solid identity together. I can't wait to get started."