Zenit brings in point guard Napier

Zenit St Petersburg strengthened its backcourt by signing playmaker Shabazz Napier to a one-year deal, the club announced Monday. Napier (185 cm) last played for Washington in the NBA, averaging 11.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 20 games in the 2019-20 season. He started that campaign with another NBA team, Minnesota, averaging 9.6 points and 5.2 assists in 36 games before joining Washington. Napier has also played for Miami, Orlando, Portland, and Brooklyn of the NBA and Sioux Falls of the G League. Before that, he helped the University of Connecticut win two NCAA Tournament championships in 2011 and 2014. He was chosen as the NCAA All-Tournament MVP in 2014. Napier has also been a member of the Puerto Rican national team.