Virtus add Italian guard Ruzzier to the backcourt / News - Basketnews.com

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Italian champions Virtus Segafredo Bologna signed Italian guard Michele Ruzzier on a two-year deal, the club announced Monday.

Michele Ruzzier

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Ruzzier (1.81 meters, 28 years old) arrives from fellow Italian side Varese where he averaged 8.9 points, 5.0 assists, and 2.2 rebounds in Italian League action last season. Now, he is expected to make his EuroCup return after the debut season he had with Umana Reyer Venice in 2015, when the Italian side reached the Last 32 phase and Ruzzier averaged 2.8 points and 1.7 assists in limited action.

The new addition to Virtus's roster started his career with his hometown Trieste, and also played with Fortitudo Bologna and Vanoli Cremona during his career. He won the gold medal at the U20 European Championships in 2013, and earlier this year made his national team debut with Italy.

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