Derek Willis joins Paris Basketball on a two-year deal

04/07/202512:42

Paris Basketball signs Derek Willis for two seasons, adding EuroLeague experience to its roster

Derek Willis has officially joined Paris Basketball on a two-year contract for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 seasons. The 2.06m American forward arrives after gaining EuroLeague experience with Anadolu Efes.

Originally from Louisville and a product of the Kentucky Wildcats, Willis brings size, outside shooting, and physical presence to Paris.

The arrival of Derek Willis underlines Paris Basketball’s ambitions to solidify its EuroLeague presence. The club welcomed him warmly with a “Welcome to the Paris Basketball Derek!”

WELCOME @derekxwillis !
Le Paris Basketball est fier d’annoncer l’arrivée de Derek Willis en provenance de l’Efes Anadolu ! LET’S GO 💪 pic.twitter.com/zd63rKq8it

— Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) July 4, 2025