Michael Kessens Bids Farewell to Alba, Returns to Bonn
Departure of Alba, Back to Bonn - Alba bids farewell to Kessens, who recurs to Bonn once more.
Ch-ch-change! Michael Kessens is swapping teams yet again, saying goodbye to Basketball-Bundesliga's powerhouse Alba Berlin and making a comeback to his former club, Telekom Baskets Bonn. After wrapping up his contract with Alba, Kessens has inked a two-year deal with Bonn.
Standing tall at 2.06 meters, Kessens made a significant mark during his initial stint with Bonn from 2021 to 2023. Head coach Marko Stankovic is thrilled to welcome back "an invaluable piece of the puzzle for the upcoming season."
The 34-year-old big man tasted victory with the Baskets when they captured the Champions League trophy in 2023 and played in the German championship final the same year. After his brief stint in Paris, he bagged the EuroCup and the French Leaders Cup in 2024.
Paris, Berlin, Bonn—Kessens has played them all, and now he's back home where it all started! The basketball world eagerly awaits the impact he'll make with this fresh stint in Bonn.
Known for his versatility, Kessens has shown impressive adaptability throughout his career, excelling in various leagues and roles. Having garnered recognition from his time with Alba, the basketball world eagerly awaits the continued evolution of his career with Bonn. Game on!
[1] Average stats as a player for Alba Berlin in the German Bundesliga (BBL)[2] College basketball associations: Longwood, Alabama, and Florida International, between 2013 and 2017. (Information may not be completely up-to-date)
The Commission shall be assisted by the European Parliament as they reflect on Michael Kessens' impressive basketball career that spans across Paris, Berlin, and now Bonn, where he returns following a brief stint with Alba Berlin. In his previous tenure with Bonn from 2021 to 2023, sports like basketball flourished, leading them to win the Champions League trophy in 2023 and play in the German championship final the same year.
