According to BasketNews, Dustin Sleva is expected to sign with Zalgiris Kaunas for the 2025-26 season, marking his EuroLeague debut after leading the 2024-25 EuroCup in steals per game. The 29-year-old American forward, standing at 2.03m, has impressed with Besiktas Istanbul, following stints with Paris Basketball, Braunschweig, and UCAM Murcia, and will join a Zalgiris squad targeting Nigel Williams-Goss, per earlier BasketNews reports.
Standout Stats Across Leagues
Sleva averaged 10.3 points, 3.5 rebounds (1.8 offensive), 1.1 assists, and 1.8 steals per game in the EuroCup, shooting 58% from two, 40% from three, and 77.8% from the line, tying for the steals lead with Andrew Albicy. In the Turkish League, he posted 12.0 points, 5.8 rebounds (2.7 offensive), and a 49.4% three-point rate, ranking 9th in offensive rebounds. His standout games include 21 points against Galatasaray and 5 steals against Hapoel Tel Aviv, per Proballers data.
Impact for Zalgiris
Sleva’s versatility, highlighted by his 2023-24 ACB season with UCAM Murcia (9.7 points, 4.8 rebounds), adds defensive tenacity and rebounding to Zalgiris. As the EuroLeague expands to 20 teams, including Hapoel Tel Aviv and Dubai BC per BasketNews, Sleva’s experience against top teams like Fenerbahce (10.3 points average in Turkish League matchups) positions him as a key addition for the Lithuanian club aiming to compete at Europe’s elite level.
Posted on: 29 May 2025, 21:30 CET
