Vellaznimi Gjakove, a crew within the Superliga, has secured 23-year-old Nigerian heart Jason Jitoboh for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Standing 211 cm tall and weighing 129 kg, Jitoboh is the second international participant to affix the roster, following the sooner signing of Arian Azemi from the USA.
Jitoboh lately graduated from Tennessee State College, the place he had a stable school profession. In his senior season, he averaged 9.5 factors per recreation (ppg), 5.1 rebounds per recreation (rpg), 1.0 assists per recreation (apg), and a couple of.6 blocks per recreation (bpg) over 25 video games.
Earlier than school, Jitoboh was a standout participant at Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, TN, the place he gained recognition as one of many prime gamers of his class in 2019.
This season will mark Jitoboh’s first full skilled season. His addition to Vellaznimi Gjakove brings a promising expertise to the crew, recognized for his defensive presence and potential impression on the court docket.