New Zealand Breakers top scorer Yanni Wetzell is close to signing with Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, sources say BasketNews. ## What happened?
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz are expected to sign the 25-year-old frontcourt player until the end of the season with an option to remain for one more year. Yanni Wetzell averaged 17.7 points and 8.2 rebounds in 22 NBL appearances, playing alongside Peyton Siva and Ousmane Dieng. The New Zealand Breakers were last on the NBL standings, with their last result being a 82-96 loss to the Illawarra Hawks on 2025-02-05.
Why it matters for New Zealand Breakers
The potential signing of Yanni Wetzell by Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz could be a significant loss for the New Zealand Breakers, who are struggling in the NBL. The Breakers have a recent form of 1W-0D-4L, with their most recent result being a loss. Yanni Wetzell's departure could further weaken the team's chances of improving their standings.
What comes next?
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, who did not make the EuroLeague playoffs, are currently 7th in the Liga Endesa. The signing of Yanni Wetzell could provide a much-needed boost to their frontline. The New Zealand Breakers, on the other hand, will need to find a way to replace Yanni Wetzell's scoring and rebounding abilities. As of their last game, the Breakers are still looking for a way to turn their season around, with their recent form being a major concern.