Ekpe Udoh ready to sign with Virtus Bologna, per report / News - Basketnews.com

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It was in 2017 when Ekpe Udoh led Fenerbahce Istanbul to their first (and only so far) EuroLeague trophy. Four years later, the Nigerian big man is approaching Italian champions Virtus Segafredo Bologna.

Ekpe Udoh

Position:PFAge:34Height:208 cmWeight:111 kgBirth place:Edmond, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

According to EuroHoops, the team coached by Sergio Scariolo is the clear frontrunner to get the experienced center's signature. Since 2017, Udoh, now 34, has been playing in the NBA and in China. Nevertheless, he seems eager to return to the "old continent" to play for one of the most ambitious non-EuroLeague teams. The 2017 EuroLeague Final Four MVP is currently preparing for the Tokyo Olympic Games with the Nigerian national team. In 58 EuroLeague games, he averaged 12.3 PPG, 6,5 RPG, and 2.2 BPG.

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