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Manresa ink big man Ismael Bako / News - Basketnews.com

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BAXI Manresa have announced a one-year contract with Belgian big man Ismael Bako.

At the beginning of his career, Bako spent five seasons with Leuven Bears. He then transferred to another team in Belgium - Telenet Giants Antwerp.

The 2.08 m center played in the EuroLeague for the past two seasons. He represented LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne.

Bako, 25, averaged 3.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 4.8 EFF over 11 minutes in the EuroLeague. He accumulated 5.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 8.4 EFF over 13.4 minutes in the French LNB Pro A.

Manresa will compete in the Basketball Champions League next season. They are a part of Group B, along with Arged Bmslam Stal, Hapoel Jerusalem, and Pinar Karsiyaka. Their BCL season will kick off on October 6, with a home game against Bmslam Stal.

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