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Maccabi Tel Aviv Negotiates to Sign Fenerbahce Center Armando Bacot for 2026/27 Season
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First reported by Walla · 2 hours ago
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Maccabi Tel Aviv is negotiating with Fenerbahce center Armando Bacot to join their roster for the 2026/27 season, aiming to bolster their frontcourt. Bacot, who struggled to make a major impact in Europe after a strong G League season, has not played in Turkey since April 2026. He is expected to be the second foreign center in Maccabi's rotation under coach Oded Katash.
- 01Maccabi Tel Aviv is negotiating to sign Fenerbahce center Armando Bacot for 2026/27.
- 02Bacot would likely be the second foreign center in Maccabi's rotation.
- 03He played five college seasons at UNC and one G League season with Memphis Hustle.
- 04Bacot averaged 2.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 26 EuroLeague games last season.
- 05He has not played in the Turkish league since April 7, 2026.
- 06Maccabi is seeking two centers for the upcoming season and Bacot is a top candidate.
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