The Bulgarian led the FIBA Europe Cup in rebounding last season
NINERS Chemnitz adds rebounding ace Yordan Minchev
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NINERS Chemnitz continued its roster overhaul ahead of its BKT EuroCup debut by signing forward Yordan Minchev for the 2024-25 season.
Minchev (2.05 meters, 26 years old) arrives from Spirou Charleroi, with which he led the 2024–25 FIBA Europe Cup in rebounding. A physical and energetic presence in the frontcourt, Minchev averaged 12.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.4 steals plus blocks over 45 games across all competitions last season. He shot 61% on two-pointers and 32% from behind the arc. In Europe Cup action, he posted 7.0 rebounds in just 24 minutes per game.
"Yordan is a very physical player who isn’t afraid of doing the dirty work under the basket," Coach Rodrigo Pastore said. "He also brings international experience and the ability to score in different ways. That combination will definitely help us."
Minchev is a product of the Levski Sofia youth system and he made his professional debut with that club before joining Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in 2016, while still 17 years old. He would even appear in a air of EuroLeague games with Fenerbahce. Minchev has since played for Vrsac in Serbia, MZT Skopje in North Macedonia, Istanbul BSB in Turkiye, Ose Lions in Hungary, CSU Sibiu in Romania and Rilski Sportist and Balkan Botevgrad in Bulgaria. He has represented Bulgaria at every level and remains a key player for the senior national team.
“I’m very happy to be part of this team next season and I’m already looking forward to this great opportunity,” Minchev said. “I’ve been following the NINERS since their impressive FIBA Europe Cup win in 2024. I can’t wait to meet the team and the staff, work hard, and enjoy a successful season together.”