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Brandon Boston Jr. to Join EuroLeague Champions Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

The 23-year-old guard is leaving the NBA after posting career-best numbers with the New Orleans Pelicans to take on a larger role in Europe’s top competition.

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Overview

  • Once a top-five high school recruit, Boston spent one season at Kentucky before being selected 51st overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2021 NBA Draft.
  • He averaged 6.2 points per game across three seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers from 2021 to 2024.
  • Boston posted career-best averages of 10.7 points, 2.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds over 42 games for the New Orleans Pelicans in 2024–25.
  • Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul claimed both the EuroLeague and Turkish League titles in 2025 and has agreed terms with Boston for the 2025–26 campaign.
  • His move underscores a growing trend of young American players heading to Europe’s top competition for expanded roles and skill development.