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PAOK signs American guard Marcus Foster for two years
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PAOK signs American guard Marcus Foster for two years

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PAOK BC announced the signing of American guard Marcus Foster for two years.
  • Foster, 31, previously played in Japan and has experience in Greece with Panathinaikos and Promitheas.
  • He won the EuroCup in 2025 with Hapoel Tel Aviv and was the BCL top scorer in the 2022-23 season.

PAOK BC has officially signed American guard Marcus Foster to a two-year deal, confirming a long-anticipated agreement. Foster, 31, brings a wealth of international experience to the Greek club, having most recently played in Japan where he averaged 15.8 points per game last season.

His resume includes stints with prominent Greek teams Panathinaikos (2020-21) and Promitheas Patras (2021-22). Foster was also a key player for Hapoel Tel Aviv, helping them win the EuroCup in 2025. He was notably the top scorer in the Basketball Champions League (BCL) during the 2022-23 season while playing for Rytas Vilnius, where he was instrumental in their qualification.

Born in Texas, Foster began his professional career in Korea before moving to Lebanon and then Israel, where he played for Hapoel Holon. His journey also included a spell in the NBA G League with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. The guard's scoring prowess and leadership qualities are expected to be significant assets for PAOK.

It’s official ✍🏼#PAOK 🤝 Marcus Foster Welcome @Swaggy2_ to the #PAOKfamily 🔗 https://t.co/GgtXCbpohu

— PAOK BCThe club announced the signing on social media.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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