Tonye Jekiri parts ways with Fenerbahce / News - Basketnews.com

Jekiri had an option in his contract with the organization but it was decided not to invoke it.

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After a year in Turkey, Tonye Jekiri will have to search for a new team once again.

Tonye Jekiri

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Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul officially announced that the Nigerian center is leaving the club after a season of partnership.

Jekiri had an option in his contract with the organization but it was decided not to invoke it.

In 30 games in the EuroLeague last season, Jekiri played as a backup to Johnathan Motley and averaged 4.9 points and 3.2 rebounds for 6.8 PIR.

Due to the foreign player limit, Jekiri played in only 10 games in the Turkish League but his stats were better when compared to the international competition - 5.6 points and 5.5 rebounds for 10 PIR.

Fenerbahce were the seventh team in Jekiri's professional basketball career. The center hasn't stayed in one organization for more than a season so far.

Sertac Sanli and Nate Sestina have already joined Motley in the frontcourt. Additionally, Georgios Papagiannis has a deal in place with the club.

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

Position Player Status PG Nick Calathes Signed until 2024 PG Yam Madar (story) Signed until 2025 +1 PG/SG Scottie Wilbekin Signed until 2025 SG Melih Mahmutoglu Signed until 2024 SG Sehmus Hazer Signed until 2024 SG Tyler Dorsey Signed until 2025 SG/SF Marko Guduric Signed until 2026 SF Dyshawn Pierre Signed until 2025 +1 SF/PF Metecan Birsen Signed until 2025 +1 SF/PF Nigel Hayes-Davis Signed until 2025 +1 PF Nemanja Bjelica Signed until 2024 PF Nate Sestina (story) Signed until 2024 +1 C Johnathan Motley Signed until 2024 C Sertac Sanli (story) Signed until 2025 Coach Dimitris Itoudis (signed until 2025) Expired contract Ismet Akpinar (will not return), Carsen Edwards (will not return), Devin Booker (will not return), Samet Geyik (will not return), Dogus Balbay (will not return) Rumored to leave Kostas Antetokounmpo (will not return), Tonye Jekiri (will not return) Interested Georgios Papagiannis (story)

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