Orléans Loiret Basket is very pleased to announce the signing of Nathan Kuta for the next 2 seasons.
A Dutch international, Nathan discovered basketball in Belgium in the mid-2010s, in Bree (north of the country) then at the Cuva Houthalen club with whom he played in the youth categories for several seasons, until reaching the top level in the Belgian second division.
In August 2018, the young position 5 reached a milestone by signing his first professional contract with the Limburg United club, resident of Belgian D1.
After a first season coming off the bench, the pivot doubles his playing time and offers a solid 2019-2020 year with averages of 8.1 points and 6.1 rebounds in 21 minutes.
Having spent time with Okapi Aalstar the following season, Nathan signed with the legendary club Spirou Charleroi (10 times Belgian champion) in the summer of 2021.
Under the colours of the Reds and Whites, the French-speaking player will establish himself as one of the most dominant interiors in the BNXT League (Belgian and Dutch championship), while becoming one of the leaders of the locker room despite his young age.
Very strong and very tough in the racket, “Big Nate” averages 10.4 points; 7.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists over the 54 games played these last two campaigns with Charleroi.
Last season, his best in his career, the 2m05 colossus had the opportunity to shine and panic the statistics, beating his career points record (30) on April 4 against Limburg and finishing the match at 41 points. ‘assessment.
A Dutch youth international, Nathan also took part in the 2023 World Cup qualifiers with the Netherlands team.
Highly appreciated on and off the court throughout his young career, Nathan Kuta will bring a good dose of energy and power to the OLB squad, and will be one of the anchor points of the collective Orleans.
Lamine Kébé’s words: “Nathan is a Dutch international who is coming off a great season with Charleroi. He has great offensive qualities, whether in the post-up (one against one with his back to the circle) or mid-distance. He is extremely active all over the pitch, he is someone who has a lot of heart and who works hard in defense.”
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