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Victor Iwuakor returns to Finland’s Korisliiga to strengthen Seagulls’ frontcourt

From Helsingin Sanomat · () Finnish

Translated from Finnish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Helsinki Seagulls signed Victor Iwuakor to a one-season contract ahead of the new Korisliiga campaign.
  • The 26-year-old American played in Luxembourg last season and previously represented Finland’s Bisons Loimaa.
  • Coach Timo Saukkola described the 201-centimeter player as a versatile and athletic addition to the team.

Helsinki Seagulls will have Victor Iwuakor back in Finland for the coming season after signing the frontcourt player to a one-year contract.

Iwuakor, 26, played in Luxembourg’s LBBL last season. He previously played for Bisons Loimaa in Finland during the 2024-25 season, after beginning his professional career in the United States college system.

“It is great to return to Korisliiga, where I played my first professional season abroad a few years ago,” Iwuakor said in the club’s announcement. “I am sure my previous experience in Finland will help our team.”

It is great to return to Korisliiga, where I played my first professional season abroad a few years ago. I am sure my previous experience in Finland will help our team.

· Victor IwuakorIwuakor discussed his return to Finland after signing with Helsinki Seagulls.

Seagulls coach Timo Saukkola said the 201-centimeter player had attracted the club’s interest for several years. “At Bisons, he was one of the best and most versatile big players in Korisliiga at both ends of the court,” Saukkola said. “Victor brings speed, versatility and athleticism to our team.”

Seagulls open their season on Sept. 9 against Kataja Basket in the Finnish Cup. They will also face Kataja in their Korisliiga opener on Sept. 29. The Helsinki club’s previous season ended with a loss in the bronze-medal game after Kataja beat them in the semifinals.

At Bisons, he was one of the best and most versatile big players in Korisliiga at both ends of the court. Victor brings speed, versatility and athleticism to our team.

· Timo SaukkolaThe Seagulls coach described Iwuakor’s qualities and expected contribution.
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Originally published by Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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