AX Armani Exchange Milan have signed a former Openjobmetis Varese guard Trey Kell. Per the club's official announcement, the American has been signed until the end of the season.
"First I would like to thank everyone in Varese for everything they did for me while I was there," Kell noted.
Kell was happy to join the Euroleague team. "Secondly, I am very thankful to join a great team like Olimpia Milano and am very excited for the opportunity and to get started immediately,” Kell expressed.
Asked about the new player, Olimpia Milan's general manager Christos Stavropoulos pointed out the guard's biggest strengths. "His ability to play multiple positions is essential for a team like ours and the schedule we have ahead"
Kell has been one of the brightest players for Varese, averaging 15.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game for 17.1 PIR in the Italian Lega Basket Serie A league.
The Italian club has recently lost Shavon Shields, Gigi Datome, and Sergio Rodriguez due to injuries. Furthermore, the team's last two Euroleague matches have been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the club.
Kell, although an American by birth, has played for Syria national basketball team. He averaged 34.5 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists for 34 PIR in the 2 games in the 2021 Asia Cup qualifiers.
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