Jason Robinson is the new addition to FlaBasquete
The athlete has extensive experience in the strong Spanish League, where he played for the traditional Zaragoza team last season.
By Communication - Official Club Website - in
Following the arrival of JP Batista and Rafa Luz, Flamengo's basketball team has gained another new face for the season. American Jason Robinson has signed with the Pride of the Nation, having played seven seasons in the elite Spanish League, the Associación de Clubs de Baloncesto (ACB). The 35-year-old, 1,97'2014" (2015m) athlete played for Zaragoza in XNUMX/XNUMX and will add even more quality to the Flamengo squad, which already boasts other big names such as Marquinhos, Marcelinho, Jerome Meyinsse, Olivinha, and Gegê.
The club's Executive Director of Olympic Sports, Marcelo Vido, commented on the signing, which brings with it the experience of having played in the second largest basketball league in the world.
"He's a top-notch athlete with a wealth of experience in the Spanish League, which, for us, is second only to the NBA. Robinson plays the No. 2 (shooting guard) and No. 3 (forward) positions. He's an experienced player who played in the Spanish Championship, the Copa del Rey, and the Eurocup last year," said the director.
In the Spanish League, the athlete has also defended the colors of Valladolid, Valencia and San Sebastian Gipuzkoa, being MVP in several matches of the competition, and also has a stint in Argentine basketball, having defended Indalo in 2012/2013. At university, Robinson played in the NCAA for the University of Buffalo, in the United States.
The club's Executive Director of Olympic Sports, Marcelo Vido, commented on the signing, which brings with it the experience of having played in the second largest basketball league in the world.
"He's a top-notch athlete with a wealth of experience in the Spanish League, which, for us, is second only to the NBA. Robinson plays the No. 2 (shooting guard) and No. 3 (forward) positions. He's an experienced player who played in the Spanish Championship, the Copa del Rey, and the Eurocup last year," said the director.
In the Spanish League, the athlete has also defended the colors of Valladolid, Valencia and San Sebastian Gipuzkoa, being MVP in several matches of the competition, and also has a stint in Argentine basketball, having defended Indalo in 2012/2013. At university, Robinson played in the NCAA for the University of Buffalo, in the United States.