Maria Gakdeng To Continue Professional Basketball Career In Spain

Posted Jun 27, 2026
Former UNC center Maria Gakdeng has signed with Spanish club Celta Zorka for the 2026-27 season after an impressive rookie campaign in Hungary. Gakdeng averaged 13.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game with Tarr KSC Szekszard, earning All-Defensive Team and All-Imports honors while helping the club reach the Hungarian Cup final. (AfroBasket.com)

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