CSKA inks Jamont Gordon

CSKA strengthened its backcourt by adding guard Jamont Gordon (23 years, 194 cm) to the roster. American player signed three-year contract with CSKA which will become official after medical exams.

Gordon moved to Europe after three years in Mississippi State University, 2008 NBA Draft were he was ignored by NBA clubs and unsuccessful try to make Philadelphia 76ers team during NBA Summer League. He started his pro career in Italian Fortitudo. Then he moved to Cibona Zagreb where he became one of the leaders. Croatian team made it to the Euroleague Top 16 where Jamont averaged 20.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks. His average stats in Euroleague – 13.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.9 blocked shots, in Adriatic League – 14.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.9 steals, 0.3 blocked shots.

Dusko Vujosevic, CSKA head coach:
“Gordon is player who is still young but already has shown his good playing qualities. With hard work I believe he can also improve in our club a lot because he has very high potential as 1- and 2-position player. He has had very good season in Cibona Zagreb. In our team he will have good teammates and opportunity to become better and make us all better as a team to reach our team goals.”

Jamont Gordon:
“I am playing in Europe for two years, which is enough to understand that it is an honor to play for CSKA, one of the most successful clubs. With Cibona I had a chance also to play against the team coached by Dusko Vujosevic, so I know that he is a very good coach.”