Chima Moneke set to leave AS Monaco / News - Basketnews.com

Per BasketNews sources, Chima Moneke will hit the free agency.

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AS Monaco's big man Chima Moneke is set to enter free agency. Per BasketNews sources, the 27-year-old Nigerian-Australian is parting ways with the Monagasque club.

Chima Moneke

Position:PFAge:27Height:198 cmWeight:101 kgBirth place:Abuja, NigeriaProfileNewsStatistics

The 1.98 m tall player began the 2022-23 season with the Sacramento Kings but made a mid-season move to Monaco in January and signed until 2024.

During his tenure in the EuroLeague, Moneke averaged 3.9 points and 3.1 rebounds in under 13 minutes of play in 16 games.

Moneke's 10 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one block proved pivotal in turning the momentum and securing a crucial victory in Game 5 of the EuroLeague playoff series against Maccabi Tel Aviv.

In the French league, he averaged 9.7 points (76.2% 2P), 4.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.1 steals in 18 minutes of play.

Moneke was named the MVP of the 2022 Basketball Champions League.

Before joining AS Monaco, Moneke had significant interest from several EuroLeague teams.

AS Monaco

Position Player Status PG Matthew Strazel Signed until 2025 PG Mike James Signed until 2024 PG Elie Okobo Signed until 2024 SG Jordan Loyd Signed until 2024 SG/SF Terry Tarpey(story) Signed until 2026 SF Jaron Blossomgame Signed until 2024 SF Alpha Diallo Signed until 2025 PF Chima Moneke Signed until 2024 PF/C Yoan Makoundou Signed until 2026 PF/C John Brown III Signed until 2024 C Donta Hall Signed until 2025 C Mam Jaiteh(story) Signed until 2025 Coach Sasa Obradovic (signed until 2025) Expired contract Donatas Motiejunas, Yakuba Ouattara Rumored to leave Chima Moneke (story) Interested Nikola Mirotic, Petr Cornelie

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