Reported 8 months ago
Taiwan's 'Black Leopard' Abassi has officially joined Japan's basketball league team Akita Northern Happinets. Abassi, who won MVP in the T1 League twice, was drafted by the Taiwan special forces in 2021 and became a key player. With an average of 20.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game this season, Abassi has signed a multi-year contract with the team. The Akita team expressed excitement over Abassi's high popularity in Taiwan, with expectations of gaining new Taiwanese fans. Abassi expressed happiness at the opportunity to play abroad, thanking the numerous teams that showed interest in him. Akita becomes the first Taiwanese to join a top-tier B League team in Japan, with high hopes for his future performance.
Source: YAHOO