Dubai, 19 July 2025: Canadian center, Mfiondu Kabengele joins Dubai Basketball for the next two seasons after reaching an agreement with the club starting this September. The Canadian arrives from Reyer Venezia (Italy), where he amazed last season in the EuroCup and the Italian League. He is the eighth new signing following the announcement of Musa, Avramović, Wright, Kamenjaš, Jaiteh, Bacon, and Anderson joining Dubai’s Head Coach Jurica Golemac.

Best rebounder in the EuroCup

Kabengele had a fantastic season in the EuroCup with Reyer Venezia. He was the top rebounder of the competition, averaging 9.7 rebounds per game. He added 15.4 points, 1.5 assists, and 1 steal per game in 18 matches. His impressive performance earned him a spot on the All-EuroCup First Team.

In the Italian League, he was one of the best players on court. He averaged 15.2 points and 9.8 rebounds and had one of the best efficiency ratings in the competition (20.7).

NBA and G League experience

Before moving to Europe, Kabengele played in the NBA from 2019 to 2022. The Canadian played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics. In total, he appeared in 55 NBA games. In the G League, he had strong performances and helped the Rio Grande Valley Vipers win the title in 2022.

Kabengele brings energy, physicality, and experience to Jurica Golemac’s side. With his talent and work ethic, he will be a key piece for Dubai Basketball in their debut EuroLeague season. Looking to improve on their third place finish the ABA League in their inaugural season, the Dubai side have assembled a roster to compete at the highest level in Europe.

The 2025/26 season is preparing to be the biggest year yet for basketball in the Middle East. With some of the world’s most talented up and coming basketball stars heading to Dubai for the first-time ever, fans are invited to register and be a part of the historical season for the UAE.

Ticket registrations are available for fans now on the Coca-Cola Arena website.

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About Dubai Basketball: 

Founded in 2023, Dubai Basketball is a newly established professional basketball franchise that plays in Europe’s EuroLeague and Adriatic Basketball Association (ABA) League for the 2025/26 season. The franchise has assembled a strong roster of players led by Head Coach Jurica Golemac. The club plays their home games at Coca-Cola Arena.

Dubai Basketball stands as a testament to the power of passion and dedication in shaping the landscape of basketball in the UAE and beyond. Its foundation is built upon a diverse and talented team, consisting of FIBA-certified coaches, former professional players, business experts, and passionate enthusiasts.

Dubai Basketball is committed to catalysing positive social change, where dreams are not just envisioned but realised, talents are not merely found but nurtured, and aspirations are not only lived but fulfilled.

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