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Semi Ojeleye signs two-year contract with Virtus Bologna

Following the player himself via social media, Virtus Segafredo Bologna confirmed the addition of Semi Ojeleye. Ojeleye, 27, inked a two-year contract, the team announced Thursday. The team based in Bologna will be his first step in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.
Source: Alberto De Roa @ EuroHoops.net

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
A handful of 2022 NBA free agents have signed overseas in recent days:
Ignas Brazdeikis – Zalgiris – Lithuania
Carsen Edwards – Fenerbahce – Turkey
Semi Ojeleye – Virtus – Italy
Yves Pons – ASVEL – France
Cassius Winston – Bayern Munich – Germany
Moses Wright – Zhejiang – China – 9:38 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Virtus Bologna, Semi Ojeleye agree to 2-year deal
sportando.basketball/en/virtus-bolo…5:34 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Semi Ojeleye is moving to Virtus Bologna🔜
The NBA player confirmed recent reports about his arrival to the EuroCup champions squad:
basketnews.com/news-175768-se…2:05 AM
Semi Ojeleye @semi
The journey continues! Next stop. Italy 🇮🇹 Jesus, keep walking with me! #virtus10:02 PM

More on this storyline

“’You gotta prove to your coaches that you even belong on the court,’” Ainge says he told Williams. “‘You’ve gotta prove to your teammates that you are worthy of minutes that you’re getting and trust that they can throw the ball to you at times of the game. That you’re going to be reliable, that you’re going to be there to cover them when they get beat on a dribble. You gotta prove yourself every day.’ He kind of looked at me and was a little bit taken aback, but I really thought from that moment on, he really elevated his work and his commitment for the rest of that second year.” Ainge reminded Williams that even though he had surpassed Semi Ojeleye in the playoff rotation the year prior, it didn’t mean he had a guaranteed spot. The then-GM told him, “You’re not even good right now,” saying it was as if he were on cruise control. -via The Athletic / July 19, 2022

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