Virtus Bologna officially sign Wendell Moore Jr. to one-year deal

28/07/202613:19

The American guard-forward joins Virtus for his first European experience after playing in the NBA and G League

Virtus Bologna have officially announced the signing of Wendell Moore Jr. The American guard-forward, listed at 1.96 meters, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Italian club and will begin his first European experience.

Moore Jr., born in Richmond, played three seasons at Duke, averaging 13.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and shooting 41.3 percent from three in his final NCAA season, starting all 39 games. Selected with the No. 26 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets, he later played in the NBA and G League with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Charlotte Hornets, Detroit Pistons, Iowa Wolves, Maine Celtics and Motor City Cruise.

Last season in the G League, Moore averaged 19.5 points, 5 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 30 minutes per game, shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc. Virtus add a young, athletic and versatile perimeter player who can bring physicality and depth to the roster.

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