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Niko Basket sign Michael Wright, ex Guba

- September 17, 2026

Eurobasket News

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

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MBC-Niko Basket Mykolaiv (Superleague) has signed 28-year-old American 196cm guard Michael Wright (college: UIS) for the upcoming season. He will be joining fellow American player Jamir Simpson on the team. Wright most recently played for Guba in the Azerbaijani ABL league, where he averaged 12.4ppg, 3.9rpg, and 1.6apg in 22 games last season. During the 2024-25 season, he played for Vllaznia Shkodra (Superliga) in the Albanian league, putting up 11.0ppg, 5.1rpg, and 2.3apg in 23 games. Wright's contributions helped his team reach the cup final and the league semifinals.
Wright has played professionally in Georgia between Akhaltsikhe.
He attended a camp at Eurobasket Summer League before pursuing a career in pro basketball.
Wright graduated from the University of Illinois at Springfield in 2023 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. He played for Emmanuel College for 4 years as well.

MBC-Niko Basket Mykolaiv roster for 2026-27:

Guards:
Michael Wright
Jamir Simpson

Forwards:
Oleksandr Garbar
Yehor Ryzhkov
Yaroslav Karpiuk

Tags : MICHAEL WRIGHT, MBC-NIKO BASKET MYKOLAIV, UKRAINIAN BASKETBALL, UKRAINIAN TRANSACTIONS

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