At the completion of his transfer Alex Merkvillage proceeded o Ares Betsson!
On Thursday night (16/10) the “yellows” announced the beginning of their partnership with the 23-year-old Georgian forwardwho has recently been on the “radar” of the club to strengthen the team in position “4”.
The young ace signed a contract duration of two months and the possibility of extension is open until the end of the season.
Merkvillage recently completed his presence at american college championship (NCAA), wearing a Loyola Marymount jersey. In his senior year, he averaged 10.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, while shooting 33.6% from 6.75m.
Although born in Georgia, the 23-year-old is in United States since age 14, where he went to pursue his basketball dream. He started at Modesto Christian High School in California, continued for one year at California State University Northridge and then moved to Loyola Marymount, where he completed his studies and college journey.
The announcement of KAE Aris in detail:
“ARIS Betsson KAE announces the acquisition of Alex Merkviladze.
The Georgian athlete was born on March 11, 2002 and is 2.03m tall. competes in the forward positions.
Our new team player made the trip to the USA at just 14 years old. After attending Modesto Christian High School, he began his college career in 2020 with the Cal State Northridge Matadors.
In 2021, he “moved” to the famous Loyola Marymount, from which he graduated in 2025. In his third year, he averaged 12.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, and last season, as the team captain, he averaged 10.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2 assists.
In all, Merkviladze played in 119 games for Loyola Marymount, ranking 6th in Lions history.
Source: Sport Fm
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