Hanth: Lussain is the first American in its history

The first American player in its history was announced by HANTH, who next week begins its duties in the Elite League.

The historic team of Thessaloniki acquired Joshua Lushein. The 23-year-old forward (2.01m) will compete for the first time away from the USA.

He played four years with the Campbell Fighting Camels and last year with the Hampton Pirates, averaging 5 points and 2.4 rebounds.

The announcement:

The Sports Directorate of the HANTH and the Basketball Department announce the start of cooperation with Joshua Lusane who will strengthen our team’s effort in its maiden participation in the Elite League championship.

Joshua Lusane (who is also the first foreign player in the history of the Brotherhood), was born in the USA (in the city of Americas, Georgia) on January 11, 2001. He is 2.01m tall. and competes in the position of power forward.

“He is a kid who is competing for the first time away from his country, he is trying to get used to a different style of play, he has good characteristics both in attack and defense and I believe he will help us in the post game“, said the team’s coach Dimitris Busvaros.

He played for three seasons at Campel University (2020-23) while his final collegiate year (2023-24) he competed in the NCAA with Hampton University. Joshua finished the season with the “Pirates” having 5.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 33 games. Set a career high on 11/27/2022 with 29 points against Stetson University.

“I first started playing basketball at the age of 6-7 at the urging of my brother. I went to Americus-Sumter high school and was then recruited by Campbell University in North Carolina. I completed my college term at Hampton, I gained experiences that I hope will be useful to me in my new team CHANTH. I’ve only been in the city for a short time. I’m still trying to get used to basketball, the new life, the demands of the coach. I try to keep myself in good shape, I want to be useful for the teamJoshua Lusane said.