Dynamic Point Guard Leonard L.J. Thorpe Joins Hamburg Towers
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Step up, Hamburg Towers! The team just snagged a dynamic point guard, Leonard L.J. Thorpe, to bolster their ranks for the upcoming Basketball-Bundesliga season. Thorpe was previously with Lithuanian first division team Juventus Utena, but’s he’s now signed on with the Towers until 2027. He's got the talent, and head coach Benka Barloschky has been keeping a close eye on him since last season.
According to some records, during the 2023-2024 season, Thorpe averaged quite the impressive statistics at Juventus: 8.9 points per game, 3.3 rebounds per game, 3.8 assists per game, and a steal every now and then—1.0 steal per game, over 34 games.
Before stepping into the professional arena, Thorpe showcased his skills playing college basketball for UNC Asheville from 2018 to 2022. Given the limited information available, we can only speculate about his college career statistics before moving on to play for Juventus. It's worth noting that thorough statistics from his college career weren't found in our search results, so a deep dive into sports databases or official college basketball archives might be needed for a more accurate picture.
Thorpe's Career Snapshot:
- Professional Journey: Spent a season with Juventus in the Lithuanian LKL league.
- College Chronicles: Honed his skills at UNC Asheville from 2018 to 2022.
- Stellar Stats at Juventus:
- Points: 8.9 per game
- Rebounds: 3.3 per game
- Assists: 3.8 per game
- Steals: 1.0 per game
The Hamburg Towers' new recruit, Leonard L.J. Thorpe, will bring his impressive basketball skills to the Bundesliga, earned while playing for Juventus in the Lithuanian LKL league, where he averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. In addition, Thorpe's employment with the Towers is expected to follow their community and employment policies, as they do for all their players.