By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
Marcio Santos inked a three-year contract with Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv, the team announced on Monday.
With the Yellows, the 22-year-old center will debut in the EuroLeague.
Per the press release: “Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv has signed Marcio Santos to a three-year contract. The young Brazilian center (2.04 meters, 22 years old) played last season in Germany for Ulm, showing great potential and the ability to shoot from long range (44.1% from three in the EuroCup). He’s a mobile center, not afraid of contact, draws a lot of fouls and has good footwork.
“Marcio Santos is a versatile player who can help us a lot,” explained coach Oded Katash to the official website. “He can finish plays near the rim and step outside to shoot. He plays with passion and enthusiasm that suit us, and knows how to show toughness and defensive aggressiveness.”
“We are very happy with Marcio’s arrival to Maccabi”, GM Claudio Coldebella told maccabi.co.il. “He’s contributed to winning wherever he’s played, and he’s still young and trending upwards as player. Thanks of his potential, we have decided to sign him to a multi-year contract”.
“He always stood out for his feel for the game and efficiency”, added the GM. “He impacts winning first and foremost. He’s a smart physical player who helps the team in many areas of the game. He’s a solid playmaking big man with sharp passing instincts”.
“I’m very happy to join the legendary club of Maccabi, and become a part of Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv”, said Marcio Santos. “I can’t wait to bring my enthusiasm and game to Tel Aviv and help the team in every aspect I can. I’m counting the minutes until I could wear the honorable yellow jersey. Let’s go Maccabi!”.
22-year-old Santos was born November 2nd, 2002 and grew up in Três Corações, Minas Gerais, southeast Brazil. He rose through Franca, one of Brazil’s top clubs, winning three national championships, the Basketball Champions League Americas, and the Intercontinental Cup. In Brazil, he averaged 13.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 47.9% from three before coming to Europe last summer.
His first stop in Europe was Ulm, where he played last season alongside Ben Saraf. In the German league, the young center averaged just over 17 minutes a game, posting 8.2 points and 3.9 rebounds. In the playoffs, those numbers rose to 8.7 points and 3 rebounds.
Santos also played 17 EuroCup games for Ulm, averaging a solid 7.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 44.1% from three in 14.5 minutes per game. He’s also part of Brazil’s national team roster, having played in the World Cup and AmeriCup qualifiers.”
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