The Australian guard arrives after shining in the NBL and G League
Taran Armstrong signs for Dubai
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Dubai Basketball has announced the signing of Taran Armstrong, who joins on a one-year deal with an option for a further year.
Armstrong (1.96 meters, 23 years old) most recently played for the Golden State Warriors' affiliate franchise, the Santa Cruz Warriors, in the G League. In 12 appearances to finish the 2024-25 season, he posted 11.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1.3 steals.
The Australian guard spent the bulk of that 2024-25 campaign with the Cairns Taipans, where he starred with averages of 17.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 0.9 steals across 19 NBL games.
When Armstrong makes his debut for Dubai, he will appear in the EuroLeague for the first time.
He will also become the 18th Australian player to play in the EuroLeague, following in the footsteps of the likes of Joe Ingles, Dante Exum and Aron Baynes.