Sassari tabs Joonas Riismaa

Dinamo BDS Sassari (Serie A) signed 24-year-old Estonian international 195cm small forward Joonas Riismaa for the upcoming season. He is a well-known player in Italian Serie A, having most recently played for Bertram Yachts Derthona Tortona. In 20 Serie A games last season, he averaged just 2.5ppg. Despite this, he helped the team reach the cup final. Riismaa also played for another Italian team, Akern Libertas Livorno, earlier in the season.
He has also been a member of the Estonian international program for some years. Riismaa has regularly played for the Estonian senior team since 2021 and previously for the Under 20 National Team in 2022.
He also represented Estonia at the FIBA World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers three years ago. Riismaa's team won Bronze and he averaged nearly 6 points per game.
Riismaa has played previously for five other teams: Cantu, Mens Sana, Brindisi, Montale, and Mens Sana.


Dinamo BDS Sassari roster for 2026-27:

Guards:
Diego Monaldi
Alessandro Grande
Kaza Kajami-Keane
Riccardo Pisano

Forwards:
Jeffrey Brooks
Simone Aromando
Bryce Nze
Nicolo Nobili