The Atlanta Dream have announced that they have signed D’Tigress guard, Ezinne Kalu to a seven-day hardship basketball contract.
The basketball organization announced the signing of Kalu in a statement on their official website and social media platforms on Wednesday.
“The 5’8″ guard brings a wealth of international experience, most recently leading the 2024 Nigerian Olympic team past the group stage in Paris earlier this year,” the statement read.
“Kalu averaged 18.5 points per game in Paris, ranking her fourth in the category, behind only Emma Meesseman (BEL), A’ja Wilson (USA) and Satou Sabally (GER).
“Her standout performance came against Australia where she led D’Tigress to an upset win, scoring 19 points with five assists, five rebounds and three steals.”
Originally from Newark, New Jersey, Kalu is no stranger to the state of Georgia, having attended Savannah State University, where she guided the Tigers to their first MEAC Championship in 2015.
The Nigerian international also became the first player ever in school history to eclipse 2,000 career points.
About Atlanta Dream
Established in the city of Atlanta back in the year 2006, the Atlanta Dream is the Southeast’s only Women National Basketball Association (WNBA) franchise.
It currently plays its home games at the Gateway Center Arena at College Park with its games telecast locally on Peachtree TV and simulcast on Peachtree Sports Network across the state of Georgia.
Since 2009, the franchise has produced 11 WNBA All-Stars, achieved three first-place regular-season finishes, earned nine play-off bids and made three WNBA finals appearances.
