Bayern Munich is still having a chance of reaching the EuroLeague playoffs and has bolstered its frontline by signing power forward Zylan Cheatham for the remainder of the season, the club announced on Wednesday.
Zylan Cheatham arrives from Birmingham of the G-League, where he averaged 13.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 39 games this season.
Überraschung – wir haben noch einmal nachverpflichtet 😉 Welcome to Munich, @1KingZ4! Der Forward hat inzwischen alle medizinischen Tests erfolgreich absolviert. Alle Infos ⤵️#FCBB #WeBallTogether
— FC Bayern Basketball (@FCBBasketball) March 6, 2023
He started his professional career with the New Orleans Pelicans and has also played for Erie, Salt Lake City and Iowa of the G-League, as well as for the Utah Jazz.
The 27-year-old big man is set to make his EuroLeague debut with Bayern Munich, which is 15th in the standings with a 10-16 record, three wins behind the final playoff spot.
The Bavarians will take on ASVEL Villeurbanne (home, March 7) and Olympiacos (road, March 9) in the double-round week.