With just a few days to go until the start of the John Tabone Shield, Athleta have named their second import player signing of the new season, naming American guard Caleb Matthews to their squad.
“We’re excited to welcome Caleb Matthews to the Athleta Basketball Club for the 2024 season!” a club statement read on Thursday.
“Caleb, a standout guard from Wilmington University, brings a sharp shooting touch, incredible court vision, and a winning mentality to our team. Known for his leadership and clutch performances, Caleb is ready to make an impact and lead us to new heights.”
Matthews heads to Malta after his time in the NCAA Division Two where last season, he averaged 10.7 points per game in 29 showings for the Wilmington Wildcats. An accurate freethrow shooter – averaging 83.3% from the line last season – Matthews will be aiming to continue this in Malta under new coach Sandro Farrugia who also joined the team during the summer.
Matthews is Athleta’s fourth high-profile signing of the summer and comes as a replacement for captain Francesco Mifsud Bonnici who left for Valletta BC this summer. Since the departure of Mifsud Bonnici, together with Matthew Gouder and Luca Stefanovic, the 2019 Malta champions have brought in former Mellieha Libertas duo Robert Vitale and Isaac Bonett, as well as former Starlites forward Kurt James.
