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Fenerbahçe Officially Announces Will Clyburn Transfer
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Fenerbahçe Officially Announces Will Clyburn Transfer

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Fenerbahçe has officially signed Will Clyburn for their basketball team.
  • The 35-year-old American forward agreed to a one-year contract.
  • Clyburn previously played for Barcelona and won a EuroLeague championship with CSKA Moscow in 2019.

Fenerbahçe has secured a significant addition to its men's basketball team, officially announcing the signing of Will Clyburn. The 35-year-old American forward joins the club on a one-year deal, bolstering their roster for the upcoming season.

Clyburn brings a wealth of experience and a decorated history to Fenerbahçe. His professional career includes stints with ratiopharm Ulm, Hapoel Holon, Darüşşafaka, CSKA Moscow, Anadolu Efes, Virtus Bologna, and most recently, Barcelona. His most notable achievement came in the 2018-19 season with CSKA Moscow, where he led the team to a EuroLeague championship, earning Final Four MVP honors and a spot on the All-EuroLeague First Team.

Beyond his EuroLeague success, Clyburn has also claimed league titles in Russia with CSKA Moscow, in Turkey with Anadolu Efes, and in Italy with Virtus Bologna. Last season, while playing for Barcelona, he averaged 13.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, with a 15.1 efficiency rating in EuroLeague contests.

His arrival signals Fenerbahçe's strong ambitions for the new season, adding a proven winner and a high-caliber player to their lineup.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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