Ryan Kriener signs with Leuven

Ryan Kriener signs with Leuven.

Leuven signed the American center/forward Ryan Kriener (2m06). The team announced on Wednesday. Kriener, 22, played for The University of Iowa.

He signed his first professional contract with the Helios Suns in the Slovenian league in August.

“Ryan will join the team after the mandatory quarantine period. If everything goes well, we will be able to see Ryan at work on February 5 in the semi-final match of the Belgian Cup against Kangaroos Mechelen“, the club said.

In 2019-2020, Kriener averaged 7.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1 assist in NCAA with Iowa.

Leuven Bears qualified last weekend for the semi-final of the Belgian Cup. In Euromillions Basketball League, Leuven lost its first five matches.