Buzz Sport sources confirmed on June 2, 2025, that McKinley Wright IV has signed a two-year contract with Dubai BC, as initially rumored by Chema de Lucas on X on May 12, 2025. The 26-year-old American guard, previously with Budućnost VOLI in the ABA League, joins Dubai BC as they prepare for their debut in the expanded 20-team EuroLeague next season, alongside Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Career Highlights
Wright IV, a former Dallas Mavericks two-way player in 2022, averaged 14.2 points and 5.5 assists during his freshman year at Colorado. This season with Budućnost, he showcased his playmaking, making him a target for Dubai, who also signed Mfiondu Kabengele, as confirmed by Chema de Lucas’ X post on May 29, 2025. Wright’s experience in the NBA G League with the Iowa Wolves adds depth to Dubai’s backcourt.
Dubai’s EuroLeague Ambitions
Dubai BC, set to play at the 17,000-seat Coca-Cola Arena, is building a competitive roster with Wright IV, Avramovic and Kabengele under coach Jurica Golemac. The team aims to make an impact in their three-year ABA League stint starting in 2024-25, per earlier reports, and compete in the EuroLeague with other new entrants like Paris Basketball, Wright’s signing marks a key step in their strategy to blend international talent with local ambitions.
Posted on: 2 June 2025, 22:00 CET
