Bryant Dunston officially joins Virtus Bologna / News - Basketnews.com

Dunston comes in on a one-year deal after spending the last eight seasons with Efes.

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In the middle of the FIBA World Cup action, Virtus Segafredo Bologna announced a new signing.

Veteran center Bryant Dunston has signed a one-year contract with the Italian team.

37-year-old Dunston previously spent the last eight seasons with Anadolu Efes Istanbul, where he won two EuroLeague titles.

In 29 games with his former team last season in the EuroLeague, Dunston averaged 4.3 points and 2.9 rebounds for 6.8 PIR. His numbers were better in the Turkish League (BSL) - 8.7 points and 5.4 rebounds for 12.4 PIR.

Recognized as one of the best defensive anchors in the tournament, Dunston led the league in blocks in 2018. Additionally, he was named to the All-EuroLeague Second Team in 2017.

Virtus Segafredo Bologna

Position Player Status PG Alessandro Pajola Signed until 2026 PG Bruno Mascolo (story) Signed until 2024 PG Jaleen Smith (story) Signed until 2025 PG/SG Daniel Hackett Signed until 2024 SG Marco Belinelli (story) Signed until 2025 SG/PG Iffe Lundberg Signed until 2024 SG/SF Ognjen Dobric (story) Signed until 2025 SG/SF Isaia Cordinier (story) Signed until 2025 SF Awudu Abass (story) Signed until 2024 SF/PF Leo Menalo Signed until 2026 PF Tornike Shengelia Signed until 2024 +1 PF Achille Polonara (story) Signed until 2025 C Devontae Cacok (story) Signed until 2025 C Bryant Dunston Signed until 2024 Coach Sergio Scariolo (signed until 2024) Expired contract Milos Teodosic (will not return), Jordan Mickey, Kyle Weems (will not return), Niccolo Mannion (will not return), Mam Jaiteh (will not return), Ismael Bako (will not return), Michele Ruzzier, Gora Kamara Rumored to leave Semi Ojeleye (will not return), Iffe Lundberg Interested

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Jaleen Smith pens two-year deal with Virtus Ognjen Dobric leaves Crvena Zvezda, joins Virtus Bologna Milos Teodosic leaves Virtus Devontae Cacok officially joins Virtus Bologna Awudu Abass signs a contract extension with Virtus Marco Belinelli signs a contract extension with Virtus Achille Polonara officially joins Virtus Bologna Virtus sign Italian guard Bruno Mascolo to one-year deal Isaia Cordinier inks two-year extension with Virtus Semi Ojeleye officially leaves Virtus for Valencia Virtus reportedly offer a contract extension to Scariolo Scariolo Thank you for being with us! Subscribe to BN+ and browse ad-free.