LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne announced that 22-year-old Melvin Ajinca is moving to Le Mans Sarthe Basket. The move is part of an extensive rebuilding phase for ASVEL, which has already confirmed multiple new signings to bolster their EuroLeague rotation.
LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne announced the departure of French forward Melvin Ajinca on Wednesday.
The 22-year-old leaves the French club after a two-season stint; he is joining Le Mans Sarthe Basket.
He averaged 6 points, 1.8 rebounds, and a 3.4 PIR over 17 minutes per game during the last EuroLeague campaign.
ASVEL continue to reshape their roster
In a move to strengthen their ambitions for the upcoming season, ASVEL recently added veteran center Joel Bolomboy. He joins Daniel Theis to form one of the deepest rotations in the EuroLeague.
The French club has already announced the signings of Sylvain Francisco, Nick Weiler-Babb, Armoni Brooks, Both Gach, and Yves Pons, while continuing to reshape its roster for the EuroLeague campaign.
LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne Position Player Status PG Sylvain Francisco Signed until 2029 PG/SG Nick Weiler-Babb Signed until 2028 SG/SF Armoni Brooks (story) Signed until 2028 SG Edwin Jackson Expiring SF Both Gach (story) Signed until 2027 SF/PF Yves Pons (story) Signed until 2027 SF David Lighty Expiring PF/C Mbaye Ndiaye Signed until 2029 C Daniel Theis N/A C Bodian Massa Signed until 2027 Coach Tony Parker (Signed until 2028 +1) Expiring Edwin Jackson, Melvin Ajinca, David Lighty, Mbaye Ndiaye Left Glynn Watson, Pierric Poupet, Zac Seljaas, Paul Eboua, Thomas Heurtel, Adam Atamna, Shaq Harrison, Armel Traore, Braian Angola, Bastien Vautier, Amadou Sow, Melvin Ajinca Signed Sylvain Francisco, Daniel Theis, Nick Weiler-Babb, Armoni Brooks, Both Gach, Yves Pons Potential Departures Incoming deals Patty Mills, Nate Sestina (story) Targets Guerschon Yabusele, Mathis Dossou-Yovo, Mbaye Ndiaye, David Lighty, Edwin Jackson
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