Badalona closing in on a deal with Henry Ellenson / News - Basketnews.com

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Joventut Badalona and Henry Ellenson are nearing a deal, Encestando reports. Theformer Obradoiro power forward had an inconsistent season with the Galician team but Badalona hope that he can help them.

Henry Ellenson

Team:Monbus Obradoiro Santiago de CompostelaPosition:PF, CAge:25Height:208 cmWeight:110 kgBirth place:Wisconsin, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

The 25-year-old forward can play near the rim and also stretch the floor, a reputation to which he didn't live up in his first overseas campaign, since he shot 23.1% from behind the arc - a below-average number by all accounts.

Carles Duran's team, who made the ACB League playoffs before losing to FC Barcelona, have already tied starting center Ante Tomic to a new two-year contract that will potentially run through 2025.

Ellenson averaged 11.1 points and 4.9 rebounds at Obradoiro, but scored 17 points against Joventut at home and another 11 at Badalona. La Penya are also after Kevin Hervey, who is not in Virtus Bologna's plans for next season, and for a combo guard.

There is only one free spot for an American player, so all the other additions must be European or Cotonou passport holders.

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