Another one of Gonzaga’s four seniors from last year has signed his first professional contract.
Khalif Battle inked a deal with Dolomiti Energia Trento, an Italian club based in Trent that competes in the LBA and EuroCup.
“I like Khalif’s capability and his desire to live basketball in an intense way,” Trento coach Massimo Chancellieri said in a translated statement Thursday morning. “[He] gives us versatility and speed.”
Battle joins Ryan Nembhard (Dallas Mavericks) and Ben Gregg (Strasbourg) in signing his first professional contract after playing for Gonzaga in the 2024-25 season. Only Nolan Hickman remains unsigned as of this writing…