Achille Polonara officially joins Virtus Bologna / News - Basketnews.com

Polonara signed a two-year deal, as first reported by BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas.

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Italian forward Achille Polonara is officially coming back to play in his home country.

Achille Polonara

Position:PF, CAge:31Height:203 cmWeight:93 kgBirth place:ItalyProfileNewsStatistics

Virtus Segafredo Bologna have announced that the 31-year-old has joined the organization on a two-year deal.

The news of the two sides was earlier reported by BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas.

Polonara began the 2022-23 season with the back-to-back EuroLeague champions, Anadolu Efes Istanbul, but made a mid-season move to Zalgiris Kaunas.

Over the course of 35 EuroLeague games, Polonara maintained an average of 3.9 points (37.9% 3P) and 3.4 rebounds in under 15 minutes of playing time.

In the LKL, the Italian big averaged 6.7 points (60% 2P, 31.7% 3P), 6.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 20 minutes of play.

Virtus Segafredo Bologna

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

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