Johannes Voigtmann becomes CSKA first newcomer

Forward/center Johannes Voigtmann (26 y.o., 211 cm) signed 2-year contract with CSKA.

Voigtmann will become the first German player in CSKA history.

At his relatively young age, Johannes has a solid experience of playing on the highest level. He made a jump to the adult basketball when he was 18, so now he has 9 pro seasons behind his back. After playing in Germany for Jena and Skyliners (he won the FIBA Europe Cup with club from Frankfurt) Voitmann moved to Baskonia and played three seasons there.

Despite being tall, the player is famous with his long-distance shooting, so he may cover both center and power forward positions. He has made 37.4% of three-pointers in his EuroLeague career. Besides, Voigtmann sees the floor well and finds open teammates. Last season he averaged 7.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 24.3 minutes in 33 EuroLeague games, 9.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 23.0 minutes in 35 Spanish League games.

Dimitris Itoudis, CSKA head coach:

We all have tracked what Johannes has accomplished in his three years with Baskonia. He is at a good age and level of experience to help our team. We talked several times already, and I see that he is determined and thrilled to play for CSKA. I know that he turned down some other options because he wanted to come and play for our team. Voigtmann is a versatile player who can cover two positions. He has size, he is a very good rebounder, but he can also spread the floor with his three-point shooting. We are happy to have Johannes with us and we are looking forward to working together.

Johannes Voigtmann, CSKA forward/center:

I am really happy to be here, to play for such a prestigious club. I am hoping to win a lot of titles and have a great time.