Raul Neto is set to make his EuroLeague debut for FC Barcelona in the upcoming El Clasico against Real Madrid on Thursday.
FC Barcelona has officially registered newcomer Raul Neto for the EuroLeague, with the Brazilian guard set to make his debut in the El Clasico against Real Madrid on Tuesday.
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Panathinaikos AKTOR AthensCoach Joan Penarroya confirmed on Wednesday, "He can play tomorrow."
Neto, 32, joins Barcelona following a long-term injury to Nico Laprovittola, who will miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL.
A member of the Brazilian national team and an eight-year NBA veteran, Neto makes his long-awaited EuroLeague debut after initially signing with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in the summer of 2023.
However, he never played for Fenerbahce in the competition, as he sustained an injury during the FIBA World Cup 2023, leading to a mutual parting of ways.
After recovering, Neto returned to Brazil, where he played for Pinheiros. In five Brazilian League games, he averaged 16.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.6 steals.
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