Uganda Gazelles star Janon Jaye Otto has joined Bulgarian basketball club BC Beroe Stara Zagora ahead of the new season. The 29-year-old American-born forward arrives from Spanish side Joventut, bringing international experience from several leagues across the world. Beroe announced the signing, welcoming Otto to Stara Zagora as the club looks to strengthen its roster.
Standing at 183 centimetres, Otto plays at positions three and four and holds a Ugandan passport, making her eligible to represent the Uganda Gazelles on the international stage. She joins Beroe on the back of an impressive campaign in Mongolia, where she won the league championship and was named Most Valuable Player.
Her career has taken her across Australia, Egypt, Spain, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg and the United States, giving her extensive experience in different basketball environments. Otto’s move to Bulgaria adds another chapter to her international career as she prepares to feature for Beroe in Stara Zagora.
The signing is also a boost for Ugandan basketball, with the Gazelles star continuing to build her profile on the international stage.
- Joined BC Beroe Stara Zagora from Spanish side Joventut
- Won league championship and MVP award in Mongolia
- Holds Ugandan passport, eligible for Uganda Gazelles
- Played in Australia, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, USA
- Position: forward (positions three and four)
- Height: 183 centimetres
Source: Kawowo Sports
