Jazz sign top international SF prospect Simone Fontecchio

Italian small forward Simone Fontecchio is signing a two-year, $6.25M contract with the Utah Jazz, Fontecchio’s agent Sam Goldfeder informs ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. News of the deal was first reported by Cesare Forgione of EuroDevotion.

Wojnarowski notes that Fontecchio is considered the top international prospect at his position by Draft Express.

The 6-foot-8 wing most recently joined Spanish club Baskonia, part of the ACB League and EuroLeague for the 2021-22 season. During 31 ACB League contests with Baskonia, he averaged 12.4 PPG, 3.9 RPG and 1.7 APG. The 26-year-old also posted shooting splits of .465/.410/.851.

EuroHoops reports that Fontecchio’s three-year contract with Baskonia includes an exit clause, expiring this month, that allows him to sign with an NBA team. EuroHoops adds that the Lakers had also been considering tendering an offer to Fontecchio.