Paul Eboua Returns to Italy After ASVEL Stint

After a loan spell with ASVEL, Paul Eboua is heading back to Italy. The Cameroonian forward, who officially belonged to Olimpia Milan this summer, will not be returning to Lombardy. Instead, Eboua (2.03m, 26 years old) is set to join Derthona Basket, where he will play alongside former SQBB and BCM pivot Dominik Olejniczak. Derthona Basket is scheduled to face Le Mans in the first round of the EuroCup.

This marks a return to Italy for Eboua, who first made a name for himself in Pesaro before playing for Brescia, Cremona, and Trapani until the beginning of last season. During his time with Villeurbanne, the Cameroonian international averaged 7.6 points and 4.3 rebounds in 19 minutes per game over 18 EuroLeague appearances.

Eboua expressed his enthusiasm for the move: "I wanted to return to Italy and play for a well-structured and highly organized club. I had the opportunity to be contacted by coach Fioretti, and I immediately appreciated him, both on a human level and for his advice. This will be an excellent opportunity for me to wear the Derthona jersey." He added, "The EuroLeague allowed me to become aware of my strengths. I had a good start to the season with Trapani, I was the best rebounder in Serie A, and I arrived in France in great shape. I didn't know exactly what my new team expected of me, as everything happened very quickly, but I adapted very quickly to the rhythm of my teammates and the EuroLeague. At ASVEL, I took a considerable step forward, both mentally and technically. Playing so many games at such a high pace taught me to manage many new situations on the court. I had the opportunity to play power forward for five months, which allowed me to expand my game, improve my positioning, enhance my outside shot, and be more useful to my teammates. In short, this year gave me a real boost for the next. I think I can immediately bring rebounds, energy, and defense to the team. These are my first contributions to Derthona."

English Translation:

This time, it was a long-anticipated departure. Having arrived at ASVEL on loan last January, Paul Eboua officially remained with Olimpia Milan this summer. However, he will not be returning to Lombardy as the Cameroonian power forward (2.03m, 26 years old) joins Derthona Basket, where he will play alongside former SQBB and BCM pivot, Dominik Olejniczak. He will face Le Mans in the first round of the EuroCup.

This is a return to Italy for the player who first emerged in Pesaro, before experiencing Brescia, Cremona, and Trapani until the start of last season. With Villeurbanne, the Cameroonian international averaged 7.6 points and 4.3 rebounds in 19 minutes per game over 18 EuroLeague matches.

"I wanted to return to Italy and play for a well-structured and highly organized club. I had the opportunity to be contacted by coach Fioretti, and I immediately appreciated him, both on a human level and for his advice. This will therefore be an excellent opportunity for me to wear the Derthona jersey," explains the interested party in the press release. "The EuroLeague allowed me to become aware of my strengths. I had started the season well with Trapani, I was the best rebounder in Serie A, and I arrived in France in peak condition. I didn't know exactly what my new team expected of me, as everything happened very quickly, but I adapted very quickly to the rhythm of my teammates and the EuroLeague. At ASVEL, I took a considerable step forward, both mentally and technically. Playing so many games at such a high pace taught me to manage many new situations on the court. I had the opportunity to play power forward for five months, which allowed me to expand my game, improve my positioning, enhance my outside shot, and be more useful to my teammates. In short, this year gave me a real boost for the next. I think I can immediately bring rebounds, energy, and defense to the team. These are my first contributions to Derthona."