Andre Roberson’s successful summer work, MVP of an iconic tournament in Asia
July 24, 2025
Arthur Puybertier
Andre Roberson leaves ASVEL for Zenit Saint Petersburg
VTB League - After a successful 2024-2025 season split between Cholet and ASVEL, where he notably played in EuroLeague, Andre Roberson will not stay in France. The former NBA player has signed with Zenit Saint Petersburg, a club playing in the VTB League, according to Artem Komarov.
Photo Credit : Sébastien Grasset
Andre Roberson (6’7″, 33 years old) will no longer wear ASVEL’s colors. After a season where he revived his career on the Old Continent, the former Oklahoma City Thunder forward has chosen to sign with Zenit Saint Petersburg.
Andre Roberson is moving from ASVEL to Zenit Saint Petersburg, a club is set to announce soon.
— Artem Komarov (@art_basket) July 30, 2025
The Russian club competes in the VTB League. It’s primarily a financial choice for Roberson, who is coming off a strong season in France, highlighted by an impressive performance at the William Jones Cup, which he won with the American team and was named MVP.
A successful season in both Betclic ELITE and EuroLeague
After arriving in France mid-season for a short stint with Cholet, Andre Roberson then signed with ASVEL, where he quickly found his place. In a rebuilding roster, the American player brought his experience and defensive solidity, while actively contributing on offense.
In Betclic ELITE, he averaged 10.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists over 35 games. In EuroLeague, facing a much higher level of competition, he proved valuable with 8.4 points and 6.2 rebounds in 25 games played.
Stats 2024-2025 / Betclic ELITE
PTS
10.1
#66
REB
6.9
#5
AST
1.9
#80
Great exposure and a new departure
Beyond European courts, Andre Roberson extended his success this summer by winning the William Jones Cup in Taiwan with the American team, an international competition. His impact was so significant that he was named MVP of the tournament.
This return to the spotlight has allowed him to take a new step today. Rather than extending in EuroLeague, he chose the financial stability of Zenit Saint Petersburg, where he will find a competitive championship, even if not affiliated with the highest European stage.
Gabriel Pantel-Jouve est le fondateur et rédacteur en chef de BeBasket, qu’il anime depuis 2010 (sous le nom de Catch & Shoot). Passé par l’Ecole Publique de Journaliste de Tours, puis deux universités en Amérique du Nord, il a pu développer son expertise sur le basket français, de la Ligue Nationale aux divisions amateurs, durant ces 20 dernières années. En parallèle, il est aussi engagé dans le développement de clubs du côté de Montpellier.
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