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Marcus Foster is in the final stages of securing a deal with his former team, Rytas Vilnius, extending his association until the season's ending.

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Marcus Foster is finalizing an agreement with his former team, Rytas Vilnius, until the end of the season, according to BasketNews sources.

Marcus Foster

Position:SG, PGAge:28Height:191 cmWeight:93 kgBirth place:Texas, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

Shortly after BasketNews broke the news, Rytas officially confirmed the agreement.

The 28-year-old American guard recently ended his tenure with Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), where he began the current season.

In the 16 games he played in the Chinese championship, he averaged 17 minutes on the court, scoring 13.8 points, grabbing 3.3 rebounds, and dishing out 2.1 assists.

Foster, who was the top scorer in the Basketball Champions League (BCL) last season, had an impressive performance with Rytas, averaging 20.6 points, 3.5 assists, and 3.2 rebounds. He displayed a sharp shooting ability, with a 42 percent success rate from beyond the arc, making 42 threes in 100 attempts.

His European experience includes playing for Hapoel Holon, Panathinaikos Athens, Turk Telekom, and Promitheas Patras in previous stints.

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