Clyburn strengthens Fenerbahçe after leaving Barcelona

Will Clyburn has finalized his signing with Fenerbahçe after his recent departure from FC Barcelona. The Turkish club has announced the agreement for a season with the 36-year-old veteran American small forward, who brings elite experience and offensive versatility to the attack line for the 2026-27 season. Standing at 2.01 meters tall, the player born in 1990 arrives in Istanbul with a continental baggage of 276 games in the EuroLeague, the top European club competition.

A career marked by continental titles

Clyburn's professional career began after his time at an American university, where he played at the University of Utah in the 2010-11 season and subsequently at Iowa State University between 2011 and 2013. His first destination abroad was German's ratiopharm Ulm in 2013, where he established himself as a European level player. Later, Israel's Hapoel Holon allowed him to continue his development before making a name for himself in Turkey with Darussafaka Dogus during the 2016-17 season.

The turning point in his career came with his signing for CSKA Moscow, where he had a successful five-year spell. In 2019, he won the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague championship, was selected for the Ideal Quintet, and received the MVP award for the Final Four. During his time with the Russian team, he also won three VTB United League titles, solidifying his position as one of the continent's best small forwards.

International accolades and success in multiple leagues

The experienced attacker has collected numerous titles across Europe. Following his time in Moscow, he won the Turkish Basketball Super League with Anadolu Efes in 2023 and another national championship with Virtus Segafredo Bologna in Italy in 2025. This track record demonstrates his ability to adapt to different high-level projects and competitions, providing a guarantee of quality wherever he plays.

During his final season at FC Barcelona, Clyburn completed his tenth season in the EuroLeague, showing that he remains a deadly threat from the perimeter. In the 2025-26 season, he averaged 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, with an efficiency index of 14.7. These statistics confirm that the veteran small forward maintains a very competitive performance level at 36 years old.

Key addition to Jasikevicius' project

Clyburn's addition comes within the context of Fenerbahçe's reinforcement campaign led by coach Sarunas Jasikevicius. The previous summer, the Turkish team had already announced signings such as Marcus Bingham Jr., Trent Forrest, Braxton Key, Shane Larkin, Sertac Sanli, Ignas Sargiunas, and Shavon Shields. Clyburn's arrival expands the offensive options available and adds winning experience to an ambitious EuroLeague project.

The American small forward embodies the kind of signing sought by top European clubs: a player with a proven track record, leadership capabilities, tactical versatility, and the ability to perform in crucial moments. His addition to Fenerbahçe significantly strengthens Jasikevicius' roster, positioning the team as a serious contender for the upcoming season in Europe's premier competition.

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