Ethan Happ reportedly nearing deal with Valencia / News - Basketnews.com

Ethan Happ, who made strides in the Spanish league with Gran Canaria this season, is set to sign a 2-year deal with Valencia Basket.

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A difference-maker for Dreamland Gran Canaria in the 2023-24 season, Ethan Happ played his last game in the current campaign on Friday, when his team was beaten by Real Madrid in the ACB quarter-final playoff series.

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The Illinois-born big man, 28, is set to pack his bags to join Valencia Basket on a 2-year deal. Happ committed to the team coached by Jaka Lakovic last summer for the 2023-2024 season only, after shining with Rio Breogan in his debut season in Spain, averaging 12.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 17.3 in PIR per contest.

With Granca, Happ averaged 12.4 points (67.4% 2-point shooting and 57.9% on free throws), 5.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 15.6 in PIR, while staying on the court for 20 minutes over 35 games in the Spanish League. He also recorded 9.6 points (60.3% 2-point shooting and 46.2% from the charity stripe), 5.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 14.2 in PIR in 18 minutes in 17 EuroCup matches.

According to Canarias7, the 2023 EuroCup winners presented him with an important extension offer for seasons, but did not receive any response. Granca have the right to match Valencia's offer (tanteo), but it's highly uncertain that they will choose to do so.

Valencia, who play UCAM Murcia in the first round of the ACB playoffs, will most likely return to the EuroCup with the aim of working their way up to the top continental competition as soon as possible. The club is already trying to obtain a multi-year EuroLeague license, having its new arena at the foreground. One of the main issues is to clarify who will be the head coach for next season.

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