Kristine Anigwe set for Turkey return post-WNBA season

By Bradley Gains on July 3, 2020

Image credit: NBAE/Getty Images

Kristine Anigwe will return to Turkey next season after joining Cukurova for the 2020-21 campaign, the club announced on Wednesday.

The 23-year-old spent last season with Izmit with averages of 13.6 points and 10.8 rebounds in her rookie year overseas.

📝 Hoş Geldin Kristine!

📝 Welcome @KristineAnigwe!#ÇBK #ÇBKMersin #Mersin #KristineAnigwe pic.twitter.com/m4CaGfEyqL

— ÇBK Mersin Yenişehir Belediyesi (@cukurovabasket) July 1, 2020

Anigwe is first set to play in the delayed WNBA season after being named to the LA Sparks’ final roster following a trade from Dallas Wings.

After a dominant season in Turkey, Anigwe then made her GB Senior debut after making the final 12 for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournament back in February.

The London-born centre previously represented USA at youth level, winning two World Championship golds with the Under-17s and Under-19s.

Cukurova had a 9-10 record in their domestic league, but struggled in Europe last season after picking up just three wins in 14 games in EuroLeague Women action.

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