Umana Reyer secure the signature of Derek Willis / News - Basketnews.com

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Umana Reyer Venezia officially announced the addition of Derek Willis. The deal is valid for the next season.

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"I am very grateful to Venezia, who wanted me so much," said Willis. "I can't wait to get to know my new teammates. I think we can do very well. From the outside, I have always admired Venezia's organization.

The 27-year-old athletic American forward played for Joventut Badalona last season. He averaged 9.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 13.0 PIR over 17 EuroCup games.

Willis made his EuroCup debut in the 2019-20 season with Ratiopharm Ulm. At that time, he recorded 10.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 9 matches.

Derek Willis went undrafted in 2017 and started his professional path with Denver Nuggets' affiliate, Grand Rapids Gold. After a one-year stint there, he moved overseas and represented BG Gottingen, Happy Casa Brindisi, and the mentioned two teams - Ulm and Joventut.

The 2.06-meter Willis is the fifth reinforcement for the upcoming season in Venezia. Amedeo Tessitori, Matteo Chillo, Jayson Granger, and Riccardo Moraschini arrived to the Italian club prior him.

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