Tanner Leissner joins Rytas Vilnius

Rytas Vilnius is strengthening their frontcourt and have another newcomer in its ranks. 2.01 m 25 years old American Tanner Leissner will play for Rytas.

“I’m looking forward to starting this new season and I have heard that Vilnius is a beautiful city, so I really want to come here. I want to be even more a part of this traditional club because I know it has great fans. I hope that with their help we will have a successful year and put all our efforts on the floor,” – said the newcomer of Rytas.

Last season power forward spent in the Turkish championship. In Afyon Belediyespor, Leissner scored an average of 11.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and shot 40 percent from 3 point range.