After Juhann Begarin who signs in Nanterre, it is Ismaël Kamagate (22 years old, 2m11, 100kg) who should also leave the Paris Basket club. The 22-year-old international pivot has obviously chosen to export his talents to Italy, to the prestigious club of Olimpia Milan, under the orders of the legendary Ettore Messina.
According to Luca D’Alessandro, Ismaël Kamagate will thus discover the highest continental level in the Euroleague, and also taste the joys of the transalpine championship. It is the ideal springboard before a possible departure for the NBA, and the Nuggets who are always watching him with a watchful eye… even if his crossing of the Atlantic is a little postponed, although Mike Malone confided a few days ago. expect it next school year!
Already passed through the “Summer League” box last summer, for a rather anonymous production of 5 points and 5 rebounds on average, Ismaël Kamagate should again take a ride through the Las Vegas box next July to show his progress to his NBA franchise.
“He played for us last summer in Las Vegas and I got to spend a lot of time with him. We had a member of our staff who followed him throughout the year, we have news every week. explained Mike Malone at the microphone of beIN Sports. “He’s a very good young man, he has great potential. He is tall, athletic, fast. He runs fast, he can counter, take rebounds. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for him. »
Contacted, Ishmael Kamagate’s agents corroborated the negotiations with Olimpia Milan, without however confirming the final signature or the exact details of the agreement.
With Ettore Messina who has seen others since the Rigaudeau years in Bologna until his Spurs period, obviously passing through Kobe Bryant’s Lakers, Ismaël Kamagate should in any case have the opportunity to rub shoulders with one of the living legends of international coaching. to broaden his offensive palette and confirm his profile as a pivotal rebounder/blocker in the premier competition in Europe. A nice step to climb.
