Aris has reached an agreement with 24-year-old American forward Nathan Laszewski. The talented player will strengthen the team's forward line for the upcoming season in the Basket League.
High School Career:
Laszewski played basketball for Avon High School in Avon, Connecticut, where he earned First Team All-State honors. He transferred to Northfield Mount Hermon School in Gill, Massachusetts, where he led his team to the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class AAA title and was named MVP. In his final season, Laszewski averaged 19.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, setting program records for single-season points and three-pointers, as well as career three-pointers. A consensus four-star recruit, he committed to play college basketball for Notre Dame over offers from Arizona, North Carolina, Wake Forest, and Wisconsin.
College Career:
As a freshman at Notre Dame, Laszewski averaged 6.9 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. In his sophomore season, he averaged 7.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. On December 30, 2020, Laszewski posted a career-high 28 points and six rebounds in a loss to Virginia. As a junior, he averaged 13.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, earning All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) honorable mention. In his final season, he averaged 13.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.
Professional Career:
In the 2023-24 season, Laszewski played for Happy Casa Brindisi in Italy. He averaged 8.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game, showcasing his skills and earning a move to Aris for the upcoming season.
