Overview

• Thorpe, 26, joins from Lithuanian side Juventus Utena after a season in which he narrowly missed Champions League qualification
• He commits to Hamburg on a contract through 2027, becoming the Towers’ second offseason addition following Carlos Stewart Jr.
• CEO Marvin Willoughby praised Thorpe’s size, physicality and rebounding as vital to executing the team’s fast-paced offensive system
• Head coach Benka Barloschky highlighted Thorpe’s creative court vision and combination of skill and physique as signs he is ready for the next career step
• Thorpe brings five years of collegiate experience at UNC Asheville and is expected to anchor both playmaking duties and defensive intensity in the backcourt