Desmond Penigar returns to Lebanon

Desmond PenigarDesmond Penigar (201 cm, Utah State’03) will bolster the front court of Lebanese club Sagesse – Al Hekmeh Beirut (Division A) this season. The American was last on the hardwood representing Al Hilal Riyadh (Saudi Arabia, Premier League), but his last significant court action came during the 2011/2012 season in Lebanon.

During that stint the forward played for Byblos (Division A) and through 21 games he averaged 28.5 points (the best scorer in the league) and 12.1 rebounds (best in league) for an impressive season double-double.

Desmond Penigar has previous experience in Austria, Germany, Korea, and the NBA where he played for the Orlando Magic over ten games during the 2003/2004 season.

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