Zach LeDay will play for Azerbaijan

2024-02-22 12:22

LeDay has been included in Azerbaijan's final roster for the 2027 FIBA World Cup European Pre-Qualifiers and is set to debut for his new national team.

Credit: Partizan Mozzart Bet/Dragana Stjepanovic
Credit Partizan Mozzart Bet/Dragana Stjepanovic

Half a year after the initial report about the collaboration, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade's forward Zach LeDay will debut for a new national team.

BasketNews sources indicated back in August 2023 about LeDay nearing an acquisition of Azerbaijani passport. The forward now seems to have finished the required procedures.

LeDay has been officially included in the Azerbaijani national team's final 12-man roster for the 2027 FIBA World Cup European Pre-Qualifiers.

3-pointers this season

37%
8,0
Points made: 8,0
Accuracy: 36,6%
Place in standings: 16
Record max: 12
Record min: 4
Most made 3FGs: Kevin Punter

Azerbaijan's first game is scheduled against Switzerland on Thursday, February 22nd. The second game of the FIBA window will come on Sunday, February 25th, against Kosovo.

LeDay has been averaging 9.5 points and 4.2 rebounds for 12.5 PIR in the EuroLeague this season.



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