Valencia Basket has confirmed the signing of Kassius Robertson, with the guard penning a two-year contract at the club. Robertson (1.90 meters, 29 years old) is coming off a highly impressive season with Obradoiro, where he posted 17.4 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 25 Spanish League fixtures. The 2023-24 campaign will be the Canadian international's first opportunity to play in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.
Valencia brings in scorer Kassius Robertson
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Kassius Robertson: A consistent scorer
Robertson began his professional career with German club Medi Bayreuth in the 2018-19 season, where he averaged 12.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.7 rebounds in 34 German League games. In the 2019-20 campaign, the ex-University of Missouri star suited up for Fortitudo Bologna, posting 14.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals across 21 Italian League contests. Once again, Robertson represented Niagara in the offseason, playing seven games with the Canadian team.
Having begun to make a name for himself in Europe, he agreed to sign for Obradoiro for the first time ahead of the 2020-21 season. Robertson was an instant hit in Spain, averaging 15.2 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists through 33 Spanish League games. The following campaign, 2021-22, he maintained a similar level of performance with averages of 14.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 34 Spanish League fixtures.
Having decided to test his luck in Italy with Reggio Emilia in the summer of 2022, Robertson played seven Italian League games with the team, posting 8.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists, before returning to Obradoiro in late November 2022. Robertson went on to have his best scoring season to date with 17.4 points per game, in addition to 2.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
Where does Robertson fit in at Valencia?
While Valencia remains in the market for guards, with the club reportedly looking at bringing Matt Thomas back to the club following his release by Panathinaikos Athens, Robertson joins a backcourt that boasts star point guard Chris Jones. Coach Alex Mumbru is also able to call upon the likes of Josep Puerto, Martin Hermansson and Millan Jimenez, but in Robertson and Jones he now has two players who have regularly displayed their ability to score the basketball. Valencia fans will be hoping that Robertson can carry over his displays from last season as he embarks upon his rookie season in the EuroLeague.