Zalgiris adds German prospect Bonga to youth ranks 0

Zalgiris-2 is set to begin preparations for the upcoming season with a refreshed roster, as the green-and-whites have signed German prospect Joshua Bonga to a long-term agreement.

The 16-year-old stands at 188cm tall and spent his recent years in the Frankfurt Fraport Skyliners organization, making his debut in the men’s team this Spring. Having participated in three games, Bonga became the fifth-youngest player to ever make his debut in the top tier of German basketball.

Joshua Bonga’s older brother Isaac is currently playing in the NBA and just finished his run with the German national team in the Olympics in Tokyo.

The youngster is currently out with the German U16 team and is set to arrive to Kaunas after the FIBA Challenger tournament.