Past Zag Star JP Batista Transfers to Limoges CSP of France

One of the greatest Gonzaga bigs of all time, JP Batista, recently was signed to a 2 year professional contract by Limoges CSP of France. They are very excited to get some much needed interior help, as they should be. JP is very powerful, has excellent hands, and is more than a capable scorer, hitting .589 from the field at Gonzaga in the 2005/6 season. He was also money at the free throw line ave. .833%. JP scored 19 points per game, along with approx 10 rebounds and 28 blocks.

He also has a ton of international experience playing for several pro teams as well as being on Brazil's National Team (they won the FIBA World Championship in 2010).

Best of success to JP in the continuance of his career at Limoges!. We'll be following his career and keep you updated.

Here is an article we ran across regarding his transfer (translated):

Limoges CSP recorded his first recruit for the next two seasons with the signing of Brazilian Joao Paulo Batista pivot .

Emblematic figure of the Pro since 2008, item 5 is a real support inside point with a sense of play and very good "hands" that make him a constant threat to his opponents.

"Trained at the American University of Gonzaga , "JP " Batista is a connoisseur of the continental basketball since 2006, he attended the MSB sign in 2008 and made ​​it a cornerstone of his game , winning passage Cup France and the week of the Aces in 2009 and the Leaders Cup in 2014, he was the MVP, after a quarter -final against the hard CSP .

A collection of trophy in addition to the Baltic League in 2007 and doubled championship Latvia / Euro cup in 2008!

International brazilian limougeaud the new pivot will bring to his new team a wealth of experience of the European and global basketball for the next two seasons."