In a bid to strengthen their squad ahead of their second season in the BOV Division One, Valletta Fighters have signed Serbian guard Nikola Vasovic, Malta basketball has learnt.

Vasovic, who was on the books of Hibernians last season, will be returning to the basketball court after a ‘disappearance’ midway through the season which is said to be due to an internal suspension by the Paolite club after an altercation during team practice.

Now he moves to the capital club with hopes of revival as the Citizens have made their intentions clear this summer with the signing of Polish big man Piotr Stelmach and now, Vasovic. 

The Serbian, who now plays as a local-foreigner brings with him a wealth of experience as the 31-year-old has played for various local sides throughout his basketball career.

Last season, Vasovic was a key player for Hibs in the John Tabone Shield, starting all four games. He averaged 8.3 points a game on a 38.1% field goal percentage. He was once more a starter for the Paolites in all eight league games he partook in. Here, he averaged 12.1 points per game. However, tensions arose and Vasovic was no longer included in then coach Mario Tabone’s game-day squad.

Now he joins a Valletta side in search of a better second season after a shaky debut last season. The Citizens failed to register any wins in the league, taking a W only in the John Tabone Shield in a game against Luxol.