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KJ Simpson Jr. signs at Galatasaray

- October 13, 2026

Eurobasket News

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Galatasaray Ekmas Istanbul (BSL) signed 24-year-old American 185cm guard KJ Simpson Jr. (college: Colorado). He was set to join the Denver Nuggets in the NBA and had also played for the Nuggets in the NBA.
Two years ago, he was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets (NBA) in the second round (42nd overall). Simpson graduated from the University of Colorado in 2024, and it will be his third season in pro basketball.
He has played professionally between other USA teams and the NBA G League (Grand Rapids Gold, Greensboro Swarm).
Among many awards, he played in the final of the Pac-12 Tournament in 2024. Simpson was also named to the Pac-12 All-Tournament Team in 2024.

Tags : KJ SIMPSON JR., GALATASARAY EKMAS ISTANBUL, TURKISH BASKETBALL, TURKISH TRANSACTIONS, BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

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