Chima Moneke is set to leave Baskonia for Crvena Zvezda, signing a two-year deal worth €3.4M net (€1.7M per season), as confirmed by Eurohoops’ Stavros Barbarousis on June 23, 2025.
The 29-year-old Nigerian forward, following Tyson Carter’s move from Unicaja, strengthens Ioannis Sfairopoulos’s squad, building on TeleSport’s initial report and a summer of blockbuster EuroLeague transfers like Vasilije Micić’s €12M Olympiacos deal.
Proven EuroLeague Star with Impressive Stats
Moneke’s 2024-25 season with Baskonia showcased his prowess, averaging 14.0 points on 64.5% two-point shooting and 81.3% free-throw accuracy, alongside 6.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 33 games.
His journey from AS Monaco (2023) to Baskonia, plus an NBA stint with the Sacramento Kings after a 2021-22 Basketball Champions League MVP award, adds elite experience, outshining recent exits like Mike Daum from Zvezda.
Strategic Fit and Market Dynamics
Under Sfairopoulos, Moneke’s athleticism and scoring (15.5 PIR last season) address Zvezda’s frontcourt overhaul.
Posted on: 23 June 2025, 17:32 CET
