Ismael Kamagate signs multi‑year deal with Pallacanestro Varese
French 2001‑born center Ismael Kamagate has agreed to a multi‑year contract with Italy’s Pallacanestro Varese, joining the club for the 2026‑27 season. The 211 cm, 100 kg pivot previously played for Olimpia Milano, Derthona and Turkish side Besiktas, where he helped reach the EuroCup final and posted averages of 8.4 points and 5.9 rebounds in 20 games.
Varese’s General Manager Maksim Horowitz said the signing “adds a further level of versatility to our roster” and praised Kamagate’s defensive solidity, rim protection and offensive presence. Coach Ioannis Kastritis will integrate the new pivot as the team prepares for a campaign that will feature competition in Italy’s Serie A and the Champions League. The deal completes Varese’s summer market activity after the club also secured guard David Duke Jr.
The club’s management highlighted Kamagate’s experience in the Italian league, noting his familiarity with Serie A’s competitiveness and his potential for further growth.
Entities: Besiktas · Ioannis Kastritis · Ismael Kamagate · Maksim Horowitz · Pallacanestro Varese
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Ismael Kamagate signed a multi‑year contract with Pallacanestro Varese starting in the 2026‑27 season. (Pallacanestro Varese announced the agreement.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] He previously played for Olimpia Milano, Derthona and Besiktas. (Career history mentioned in club announcement.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kamagate helped Besiktas reach the EuroCup final. (Club announcement.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Coach Ioannis Kastritis will integrate Kamagate into the team. (Club announcement on coaching responsibilities.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] General Manager Maksim Horowitz said Kamagate adds versatility and solid defense to the roster. (Quoted in club announcement.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Varese will compete in Serie A and the Champions League next season. (Club statement on upcoming season.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] While at Besiktas he averaged 8.4 points and 5.9 rebounds in 20 games. (Statistical summary in the announcement.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kamagate is a French basketball player born in 2001, 211 cm tall and weighing 100 kg. (Club profile and press release.)