Udoka Azubuike joins Guangdong Southern Tigers

14/10/202619:56

The Nigerian center moves to China after spending last season with Israeli side Ironi Ness Ziona, where he averaged 9.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.

Udoka Azubuike is a new player for the Guangdong Southern Tigers, officially known as Guangdong Dongguan Dayi. The Chinese club announced the agreement with the Nigerian center, specifying that his participation will be subject to the completion of registration procedures.

Selected 27th overall by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft, Azubuike has also played for the Phoenix Suns. Last season, he competed in Israel with Ironi Ness Ziona, averaging 9.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.