Jerry Smith signing with Eisbaren-Bremerhaven

Veteran combo-guard Jerry Smith is leaving Israeli club Maccabi Rishon to sign a free-agent deal with German side Eisbaeren Bremerhaven, according to sources.

Smith, a 6-foot-6 high energy guard, averaged 9.4 points, 2.8 assists and 2.1 rebounds over 18 showings for Maccabi. The former Louisville alumnus will team up with recently hired Israeli coach Muli Katzurin.

Bremerhaven are ranked second to last in the German Bundesliga carrying an eight-game losing streak following a 75-63 loss against Bamberg..

Smith also played in New-Zealand, Italy and the D-League.

Written by David Pick

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