Karditsa: Mitchell Smith the first foreigner

The first addition of a foreign player in view of its second season in the Basket League was made by Carditsaas it announced its acquisition Mitchell Smith.

The 26-year-old with a height of 2.08 m. American plays as a power forward and center. Last season he played for ZTE of Hungary, with which he reached the semi-finals of the championship. In 36 games, he averaged 27 minutes, 14.3 points and 6.9 rebounds, shooting 65% from the 2-point range, 43% from the 3-point range and 79% from the free throw line.

The announcement:

AS Karditsas announces the addition of Mitchell Smith to the roster of the men’s team. The new acquisition of the team is the first transfer of a foreign athlete for the new season in the Basket League, strengthening the tall line.

The American athlete is 26 years old (born October 28, 1997) and with a height of 2.08 m he plays as a power forward and center. He started basketball in his hometown of Van Buren, Arkansas and then played four seasons at Missouri, recording a total of 98 games, 374 points and 371 rebounds.

His professional career began with Finland and Koriheit in the 2021-22 season, in which he played in 20 games with 19.7 points, 7.1 rebounds on 61% 2-point shooting, 43% 3-point shooting. and 77% in shots. Smith finished the season in neighboring Sweden and Norrköping, in which he played in 11 games, with 7.2 points and 5.8 rebounds, winning the title of champion.

Last season 2022-23, Mitchell Smith played for ZTE in Hungary, with whom he reached the semi-finals of the league. In 36 games, he averaged 27 minutes, 14.3 points and 6.9 rebounds, shooting 65% from the 2-point range, 43% from the 3-point range and 79% from the free throw line.

We welcome Mitchell to AS Karditsas and wish him health, strength and success with our team.