Leonardo Okeke leaves Varese

Leonardo Okeke

21-year-old double-passport holder Nigerian 205cm power forward Leonardo Okeke, agency: Players Group, left Itelyum Varese (Serie A). He played there last season. In 6 games, he recorded 3.2ppg and 1.2rpg. The previous (2022-23) season he played at Club Joventut Badalona (Liga Endesa) in the Spanish league. He also played 3 games in the Spanish Liga Endesa, but he did not score anything. The other team he played briefly for was another Spanish team CB Prat Juventud (LEB Silver) in Spain. Another team he played briefly for was Bertram Yachts Derthona Tortona.
Okeke represented Italy at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Podgorica (Montenegro) two years ago. During this event, he scored an average of 14 ppg and had 8.7 rpg.
He has played previously for four other teams: Monferrato, Oleggio, Borgomanero, and Milano.


Itelyum Varese roster for 2024-25:

Guards:
Jaylen Hands
Jordan Harris
Nicolo Mannion

Forwards:
Justin Gray
Davide Alviti

Coach: Herman Mandole


Tags : LEONARDO OKEKE, ITELYUM VARESE, ITALIAN BASKETBALL, ITALIAN TRANSACTIONS, BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, FIBA EUROPE CUP