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Dubai Basketball has secured the future of one of its key players, with Dwayne Bacon signing a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2028. The American forward played a major role during the 2025\/26 season, establishing himself as one of the team\u2019s primary offensive weapons and a consistent performer throughout the campaign. He averaged 15.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists and a PIR of 12.9 in the EuroLeague.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bacon delivered several standout performances during the season, including a EuroLeague career-high 36 points against Hapoel Tel Aviv, the highest-scoring game by a Dubai Basketball player in the competition. He also recorded 10 EuroLeague games with 20 or more points, underlining his impact and scoring ability at the highest level.<\/span><\/p>\n

His contributions extended beyond the EuroLeague, as he was selected to the 2025\/26 ABA League Ideal Starting Five after averaging 13.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. A key figure in Dubai Basketball\u2019s historic ABA League championship-winning season, Bacon\u2019s extension ensures the club retains one of its most important players as it continues building for the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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