Napoli Basket Secures Naz Mitrou-Long: A Highly Experienced Guard Boosts Italian Roster
Meet the New Addition: Naz Mitrou-Long
NAPLES, ITALY – Napoli Basket is thrilled to announce the signing of Canadian guard Naz Mitrou-Long for the 2023-2024 season. The 30-year-old brings a wealth of experience from NBA, G League, and EuroLeague, set to strengthen the Italian squad.
From NCAA to NBA and Beyond
- Spent five seasons with Iowa State Cyclones (2012-2017)
- Played in NBA with Utah Jazz (2017) and Indiana Pacers (2020)
- G League stints with Salt Lake City Stars and Indiana Mad Ants (2017-2022)
European Career: Highlights and Achievements
- Averages 16.6 points and 4.7 assists per game with Germani Brescia (Italy, 2021-2022)
- Wins Italian championship and participates in EuroLeague with AX Armani Exchange Milan (2022-2023)
- Plays for Zalgiris Kaunas and Olympiakos in EuroLeague, winning Greek championship, Cup, and Super Cup (2023)
“I’m delighted to welcome Naz back. He brings invaluable high-level experiences and the right attitude to compete at the highest level.” – Coach Alessandro Magro
Coach Magro’s Welcome Message
Coach Magro expressed his gratitude to the club for signing Mitrou-Long and shared his excitement about reuniting with the player after their successful stint together with Germani Brescia.
Did You Know?
Naz Mitrou-Long was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, and naturalized as a Greek citizen. He stands at 6’4″ and plays both point guard and shooting guard positions.
Looking Ahead
Fans can expect Napoli Basket to make a strong run in Italian and European competitions with the addition of Mitrou-Long’s experience and skills.