Sylvain Francisco nearing deal with Zalgiris / News - Basketnews.com

Sylvain Francisco is anticipated to move to Zalgiris Kaunas on a buyout after the 2023-24 season.

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Sylvain Francisco isleaning towards continuing his career in Zalgiris Kaunas after the 2023-24 season, sources tell BasketNews.

Sylvain Francisco

MIN:19.29PTS:10.61 (48.53%)REB:1.73As:3.15ST:0.64BL:0TO:1.27GM:33ProfileEuroLeague2023/2024

Per BasketNews sources, one of the most impressive EuroLeague rookies is nearing a two-year agreement with Zalgiris.

A 26-year-old French point guard joined FC Bayern Munich on a two-year deal last summer, but his contract included a buyout clause. After a solid season, it was highly anticipated Francisco would move elsewhere.

Francisco has averaged 10.6 points (43.1% 2P, 35.4% 3P), 1.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per 19 minutes in his debut EuroLeague campaign.

He ranked third in scoring among EuroLeague players who played fewer than 20 minutes per game, trailing only Johnathan Motley (11.8 PPG) and Willy Hernangomez (11.1 PPG).

Notably, he delivered a game-winning performance against Partizan behind his 20-point game and had a season-high 21 points against AS Monaco and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul.

Francisco averaged 12.7 points (57.5% 2P, 38.4% 3P), 1.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 19 minutes per game in the German basketball league.

Before his EuroLeague career, he played for Peristeri Athens under Vassilis Spanoulis, as well as Manresa, Chorale Roanne, Paris Basketball, and Metropolitans 92.

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