Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs EuroLeague Forward-Center Zack LeDay for Two Seasons
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv has signed American forward-center Zack LeDay to a two-year deal through 2027/28. LeDay, coming from Olimpia Milano, is a proven EuroLeague player known for his scoring and versatility. The club and coach praised his experience and motivation to contribute to the team's success.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv signs Zack LeDay on a two-year contract through 2027/28.
- LeDay averaged 13.1 points and 4.2 rebounds per EuroLeague game with Olimpia Milano.
- He began his pro career in Israel with Hapoel Gilboa/Galil before playing in top European clubs.
- LeDay can play both power forward and center positions, adding versatility to Hapoel.
- The club praised his motivation, experience, and improved outside shooting.
- Coach Dimitris Itoudis expects LeDay to help build team culture and competitiveness.
Hapoel Tel Aviv has announced the signing of American forward-center Zack LeDay on a two-year contract through the 2027/28 season. LeDay, 32, who stands 2.02 meters tall, joins the Israeli club from Olimpia Milano after two successful seasons in Italy. He is regarded as one of the top frontcourt players in European basketball, averaging 13.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 0.5 steals per game in the EuroLeague, with shooting percentages of 51.4% on two-pointers and 49.5% from beyond the arc.
LeDay began his college career at the University of South Florida before transferring to Virginia Tech. He started his professional career in Israel with Hapoel Gilboa/Galil and then built an impressive European resume with stints at Olympiacos, Žalgiris Kaunas, Milano, and Partizan Belgrade. Upon signing, LeDay expressed excitement and gratitude for joining Hapoel Tel Aviv, praising the club's ambition and the passionate fanbase.
Hapoel's sporting director George Chinas highlighted LeDay's versatility and competitive nature, noting his ability to play both the power forward and center positions and his potential to add a new dimension to the team's play. Head coach Dimitris Itoudis emphasized LeDay's motivation to help build the club's culture and his improved game, including his outside shooting, bringing valuable EuroLeague experience to the squad. The club and coaching staff look forward to integrating LeDay into their roster for the upcoming seasons.
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