Courtney Fortson sticks with Guangsha Lions

Courtney FortsonCourtney Fortson (180 cm, Arkansas’10) has been given a contract extension by the Zhejiang Guansha Lions (China-CBA) and will remain with the team for the 2017-18 season. The University of Arkansas product was able to deliver a solid season for the team in 2016-17, posting impressive averages of 29.0 ppg and 8.5 apg in 42 games. The 29-year-old Fortson was also a boon on the defensive end of the floor for the Lions, recording 2.6 steals per game. This will mark his second straight season playing in Asia. Prior to this stint with the Lions, Courtney has seen action in Turkey, Russia, Venezuela, as well as the NBA D-League.

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