Fribourg Olympic signs new player

Fribourg Olympic, the reigning Swiss basketball champions, announced the signing of Chris Lykes, a 28-year-old point guard, on Monday, October 12. Lykes joins the team after playing in the French league and several other European leagues, including Denmark, Turkey, and Belgium.

Lykes' recent career highlights

During the 2023-2024 season, Lykes played for Denain in France’s Pro B league, averaging 13.1 points and 3.3 assists per game. Before that, he played in Denmark, Turkey, and Belgium, where he had strong performances, including 21.9 points per game in Turkey.

Fribourg addresses player departures

The signing comes after two key players, Deyton Albury and Joe Toussaint, left the team for personal and professional reasons. Their departures left a gap in the point guard position, which Fribourg aimed to fill quickly.

Club highlights Lykes' skills

In a statement, Fribourg Olympic emphasized Lykes’ speed, creativity, and offensive abilities, saying he would add a new dimension to their game. The team also signed Adrien Moerman, a former French international, and has other familiar faces from French basketball.

Fribourg's current season performance

Fribourg has started the season strongly, winning three of their first four matches in the Swiss league. However, they lost one game and are currently in third place, behind Geneva and Nyon. In European competitions, they were eliminated from the Basketball Champions League but are now competing in the FIBA Europe Cup.

Upcoming European match

Fribourg Olympic will host the Greek team Mykonos in their next European match on Tuesday, October 13. It is unclear if Lykes will debut for the team in this game.