Gordon Herbert is bringing a familiar face to Bayern Munich, as point guard Justus Hollatz is heading from Anadolu Efes Istanbul to Germany, BasketNews sources confirmed. Efes will receive a buyout.
Bayern Munich are set to acquire 23-year-old guard Justus Hollatz from Anadolu Efes Istanbul, sources confirmed to BasketNews.
Bayern will pay a buyout to secure Hollatz's move, per sources.
Although he won't be eligible to compete in the EuroLeague this season, the young guard will bolster Munich's roster in the German league.
Coach Gordon Herbert had been looking to add depth to his backcourt rotation. The team's perimeter players have been logging heavy minutes in both the EuroLeague and domestic competition, with Bayern ranking among the EuroLeague's top four in pace, according to BBallytics.
Bayern has already explored the option to bring Hollatz for weeks but didn't make a move before the transfer deadline that would make him eligible for the remainder of the EuroLeague season.
Robert Heusel first reported Hollatz's transfer to Bayern.
Hollatz, a member of Germany's 2023 FIBA World Cup-winning squad, reunites with Herbert after the coach's successful stint with the national team.
In 11 EuroLeague appearances with Efes, Hollatz saw limited action, averaging 0.7 points, 0.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in six minutes per game.
He was more productive in the Turkish league, averaging 4.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 18 minutes per game.
