Openjobmetis Varese announces the signing of Stefan Moody

Pallacanestro Varese is pleased to announce the signing of Stefan Moody, who will wear the red and white jersey of Openjobmetis in the upcoming season. Moody is a point guard known for his leadership and experience, gained over several seasons in Europe. He is capable both of creating plays for his teammates and scoring for himself, whether from long range or by attacking the rim. Last season, he played in Turkey for Merkezefendi Belediyesi Denizli, averaging 12.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game.

Maksim Horowitz, General Manager of Basketball Strategy at Pallacanestro Varese, said:
“We are thrilled to announce the signing of Stefan Moody, a player that Zach, coach Kastritis, and I have been working on together for the past few months. He is a veteran point guard who brings with him a wealth of experience from his years playing in Europe and Asia. He understands the level and importance of our Serie A, and we are confident he will be a key piece for our team.”

Career
Born in Kissimmee, Florida, on October 6, 1993, Moody spent his college years at Florida Atlantic University, Kilgore College, and the University of Mississippi. During his senior season at Ole Miss, he posted impressive numbers, averaging 23.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.

He began his professional career in the 2016–17 season in Turkey with Trabzonspor before moving to Greece, where he had a standout season with Rethymno, averaging 15 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists. The following year, he played for Tsmoki-Minsk, making his debut in the FIBA Europe Cup and averaging 16.5 points and 3.3 assists.

From 2019 to 2021, Moody played in Hungary for DEAC, recording another strong season with 15 points and 5.2 assists per game in his second year. In 2021–22, he returned to Greece with Ermis Agias Larissa and then joined French side Chorale Roanne the following season.

After spending the 2023–24 season with Igokea in Bosnia—where he also played in the Basketball Champions League—Moody played in China with Qingdao and Nanjing Tongxi Monkey Kings. He then returned to Turkey to join Merkezefendi Belediyesi Denizli.