【Yokohama EXCELLENCE】Announcement of Karim Ezzeddine's Contract Expiration

Thank you for always supporting Yokohama EXCELLENCE.
We would like to announce that the contract with player "#14 Karim Ezzeddine" has expired.
Player "#14 Karim Ezzeddine" is scheduled to return home and focus on treating his injury.
Please note that he will not participate in the Fan Appreciation Day on Sunday, May 24th.

Karim Ezzeddine

#14 Karim Ezzeddine

[Number] 14
[Position] PF/C
[Height/Weight] 206cm / 110kg
[Date of Birth] August 8, 1997
[Place of Birth] France
(Nationality: Lebanon / Eligible for Asia Special Quota)

[Career]
University of New Mexico
2018-20 CS Maristes (Lebanon)
2020-21 Paris Basketball (France)
2021-23 Dynamo Lebanon (Lebanon)
2023-24 Sagesse Al Hekmeh Beirut (Lebanon)
2024-25 Saint-Vallier Basket Drôme (France)
2025 CS Maristes (Lebanon)
2025-26 Yokohama EXCELLENCE

Player Comment

My time with Yokohama EXCELLENCE has come to an end, as my contract expired while trying to heal from a season-long injury.
I poured my heart and soul into trying to make a comeback for the "Risona Group B2 PLAYOFFS 2025-26", but with the very short timing, we decided not to extend and allow myself to focus on getting healthy and prepare for the next stage of my career.
Thank you for the love and support from the fans, the opportunity from the staff, and my teammates for holding it down all season long.
Go EXCELLENCE!

GM Takeshi Ishida's Comment

We announce the expiration of Karim Ezzeddine's contract.
Although it is mid-season, he will no longer be accompanying the team.

It was a season plagued by injuries, but he diligently trained every day and worked hard towards his return.
We hope his efforts will be rewarded in his next step.

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