Blue Whales tab Greg Monroe, ex Manati

Greg Monroe

The Sichuan Blue Whales (CBA) have signed Greg Monroe, a 33-year-old American power forward who stands at 211cm tall and played college basketball at Georgetown. Monroe most recently played for the Osos de Manati in the Puerto Rican BSN league, where he had 4 points, 1 rebound, and 1 block in his only game last season. Prior to that, he played for the Loongs and also had a stint with the Timberwolves in the NBA.
In 2010, he was drafted by the Detroit Pistons (NBA) in the first round, 7th overall. He attended Georgetown University, and this upcoming season will mark his 14th in professional basketball.
He's a highly experienced player, having played professionally in six different countries on three continents (Europe, Asia, and North America). He's played for Bayern Muenchen in Germany, Puerto Rico, Khimki and Zenit in Russia, as well as various teams in the USA including the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Capital City Go-Go in the NBA G League.


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