Alba Berlin: Yanni Wetzell bids farewell

19/06/202514:30

Yanni Wetzell A|X Armani Exchange Milano - ALBA Berlino Euroleague 2022/23 Milano 14/10/2022 Foto Ivan Mancini / Ciamillo-Castoria

The German club bids farewell to the New Zealander, who has spent the last three seasons with them.

Alba Berlin has announced the departure of Yanni Wetzell, a New Zealand player who spent the last three seasons with the German club.

During the last EuroLeague season, Wetzell stood out with impressive averages of: 11.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.8 steals per game.

Goodbye Yanni! 👋

Nach drei Saisons im ALBA-Trikot zieht es Yanni Wetzell in die japanische erste Liga. Der Center wechselt mit Ablauf seines Vertrags zu den Akita Northern Happinets.

Thank you for everything and good luck for your next step! 💛💙

📸 Tilo Wiedensohler pic.twitter.com/RWyILYgo6w

— ALBA BERLIN (@albaberlin) June 19, 2025

Juventus Utena parts ways with Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, signs Emmanuel Nzekwesi

The Lithuanian club has mutually agreed to terminate Brandon Huntley-Hatfield’s contract after four games. Juventus Utena has replaced him with 29-year-old Dutch big man Emmanuel Nzekwesi, who is coming off a strong season with CSM Oradea.

EuroCup, Thomas Kennedy named Round 2 MVP after 26-point performance

London Lions center Thomas Kennedy earns EuroCup Round 2 MVP honors after posting 26 points and a PIR of 34 against Tenerife

Hapoel Holon signs T.J. Holyfield on a temporary deal

The Israeli club has moved quickly to address its injury crisis, signing 31-year-old forward T.J. Holyfield on a temporary contract. The 2.03-meter player will arrive in Israel today and join the team after completing his medical tests.