Hapoel Shoval Haifa (Winner League) agreed terms with 28-year old American forward Jakeenan Gant (203cm-95kg-1996, college: Louisiana). Gant already started the season at N.Novgorod in Russian VTB United League. In 12 games he had 5.0ppg and 2.6rpg.
He is quite experienced player. Gant’s career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in six different countries. Gant tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia and of course North America. He has played previously professionally in Canada (Rattlers and Blackjacks), France (Chorale de Roanne), South Korea (Mobis Phoebus), Israel (Hapoel Beer Sheva), NBA G League (Indiana Mad Ants) and The Basketball Tournament (Power of the Paw). His team made it to the Israeli Final Four in 2024. Gant was voted to All-Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year back in 2018 and 2019.
He graduated from University Louisiana at Lafayette in 2019 and it is his sixth season as a professional player. Gant played also for University of Missouri for 2 years.
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Tags : JAKEENAN GANT, HAPOEL SHOVAL HAIFA, ISRAELI BASKETBALL, ISRAELI TRANSACTIONS
