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Sam Deguara joins Macau Black Bears

Malta international centre Samuel Deguara embarks on his latest Asian move as he joins the Macau Black Bears in the Asian Tournament, the club has confirmed.

This will be Deguara’s second experience within the league after his time with the Taiwan Mustangs, having been joined by former NBA stars Dwight Howard, Quinn Cook, and Demarcus Cousins last season.

Throughout the last campaign, Deguara put on outstanding displays, being named in the top player of the game charts several times. Now he moves to Macau to join the Black Bears who will be looking to push for a playoff run after finishing fifth last season and just missing the post-season.

Earlier on this summer, Deguara was part of the Malta National team again for this year’s FIBA Small Countries Championships where the team led by coach Duncan Fenech took home the silver medal.

At these games, Deguara sat for the opening fixture after having arrived at the last minute due to club commitments in Taiwan. However, he was a crucial part of the next four games which saw Malta head to the final. Deguara put up a 22 points-per-game average with 13.3 rebounds and an assist in between.

This will be Deguara’s 14 country of play in a career which has helped him travel the world while representing Malta as the current tallest active player in the world at 7’7.

Deguara wins MVP award at FIBA European Small Countries Championships

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Samuel Deguara was named the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA European Small Countries Championship held in Andorra. The Malta centre was instrumental in his team’s impressive run to the final, despite narrowly missing out on the championship with an 84-79 defeat to Andorra on the final day.

Deguara, who plays professionally for the Taiwan Mustangs, missed Malta’s opening game against Gibraltar but made an immediate impact upon his return. His presence on the court proved vital as Malta secured their place in the final, finishing as runners-up in the tournament.

Samuel Degara stats from this year’s FIBA European Small Countries Championships.

Throughout the championship, Deguara’s performance was nothing short of exceptional. He led the tournament in scoring, averaging 22 points per game in just 19.1 minutes of play. His efficiency was remarkable, shooting 80% from the field and 75% from the free-throw line.

In addition to his scoring prowess, Deguara dominated the boards, leading the tournament with an average of 13.3 rebounds per game. He also contributed defensively with 0.3 blocks and 0.3 steals per game, alongside 1 assist per game. His all-around performance included three double-doubles against San Marino, Andorra, and Gibraltar in the semifinal.

Malta’s success in the tournament was undoubtedly driven by Deguara’s leadership and skill. His ability to control the game both offensively and defensively made him an invaluable asset to his team.

The tournament’s conclusion may have seen Malta fall short of the championship, but Deguara’s achievements have certainly left a lasting impression. His MVP award is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and outstanding performance throughout the competition.

As Malta’s most experienced centre, Deguara’s success at the FIBA European Small Countries Championship highlights his significant contributions to Maltese basketball and his potential for future international success.