Koto Cordoba signs Kenyan striker Derek Ogeche

he Basketball Cotto Cordoba He strengthens his squad by signing the striker Derek OgechiAbsolute international with the Kenyan national team. This player’s career highlights his time at Midwestern State University, in the United States, with the highly prestigious NCAA 2 basketball program.

The new signing from Cordoba (Brooklyn Park, 1999) made his debut last summer with Kenyan national team In Afrokan 2023 where he performed well. Coach Alfredo Galvez will have in Derrick (1.90) an unbalanced player with international experience. During his college career he averaged 36% from the three-point line.

The club confirmed that he has been a “player followed since last June.” He will join the national team immediatelyTherefore, he will be at Galvez’s disposal in the next match against Real Betis.

Derek himself noted that he chose this team “because he wanted to be in a place where the player and the person were valued equally.” He pointed out in this regard that they “talked to me about my potential development as a player, and the coaches and administrators believed in me. For me, it was essential.” The team’s future project“.

Referring to his role in the team, the Kenyan international confirmed that he intends to “contribute with my leadership and with me.” Ability to score and defendFinally, he specified that his aspirations were “to become the best player possible and also to be the best player for the team and win as many games as possible.”

Anton Politis, to Santander

The signing of Derek Ogechi fills the gap left by the Swede in Koto Cordoba’s squad Anton Politis, who left Vista Alegre and already has a new team. In fact, Politis will continue to be in the EBA League to play in Basket was 04 From Santander.