Fortaleza B.C./CFO renews with American Dexter McClanahan for NBB CAIXA 2024/2025; Cassiano also stays with the team for the next season
Fortaleza B.C./CFO confirmed an important contract renewal for assembling the team for NBB CAIXA 2024/25. The leading scorer of the Ceará team in the last edition of the national championship, American Dexter McClanahan has renewed and will stay for another season.
In NBB CAIXA 2023/24, the guard was the top scorer for Fortaleza B.C./CFO with an average of 15.7 points, ranking sixth in the season. McClanahan also recorded 3.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists for an efficiency rating of 13.2. “I love Fortaleza and I am happy to continue. I hope we have a good preseason and that we can start strong when the regular season begins. I believe it will be a great year for us,” said the 26-year-old player.
Dexter McClanahan renews his contract with Fortaleza/B.C./CFO for another season. Photo: Gilvan de Souza/CRF
Dexter McClanahan will compete in his third edition of NBB CAIXA. The American has participated twice in the All-Star Game and was the top scorer of the 2022/23 season, averaging 21.4 points. He has averages of 18.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists over two seasons.
+ Fortaleza B.C./CFO secures the continuity of Seba Orresta and Fernando Salsamendi
In addition to Dexter McClanahan, Fortaleza B.C./CFO has renewed with Cassiano for the 2024/25 season of NBB CAIXA. The forward stands out for his versatility. In addition to speed and good ball handling, he gained notoriety last season for his defensive strength and was a key player on the team.
Cassiano recorded averages of 8.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and three assists in NBB 2023/24, including his presence in the playoffs, when Fortaleza B.C./CFO reached the quarter-finals, being defeated by Flamengo. The 27-year-old player also participated in the Skills Challenge at the All-Star Game.
The Ceará team also renewed contracts with Argentine Seba Orresta and Fernando Salsamendi for another season.
NBB CAIXA is a competition organized by the National Basketball League with master sponsorship from Caixa Econômica Federal and Loterias Caixas, in partnership with the Brazilian Club Committee (CBC) and official sponsorships from Sportsbet.io, Penalty, EMS, and UMP, with support from IMG Arena, Genius Sports, EY, and NBA.