Belarusian player completes ASA roster for 2025-2026 season
Jan 20, 2022; Spokane, Washington, USA; San Francisco Dons forward Yauhen Massalski (25) fouls out against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga won 78-62. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Alliance Sport Alsace (ASA) has officially announced the arrival of Yauhen Massalski (2.09 m, 26 years old) to complete their 2025-2026 roster. The Belarusian center, born March 25, 1999, in Minsk, will bring his American experience and defensive qualities to the Alsatian team.
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β‘οΈ Belarusian center Yauhen Massalski joins us from the San Diego Clippers, a G-League franchise!Welcome to Alsace Yauhen!
βΉοΈ More info at https://t.co/cajm1lWAaR pic.twitter.com/cgKOhE9e0Eβ Alliance Sport Alsace (@basket_asa) September 4, 2025
A remarkable international training background
Yauhen Massalski began his training in Belarus before joining the prestigious youth academy of Lithuanian club Rytas Vilnius during his youth. His notable performances in U18 EuroLeague tournaments (ANGT) opened doors to the United States, where he enrolled at the University of San Diego.
After three seasons in Southern California, the young center continued his education at the University of San Francisco. It was during his final college year that he truly emerged, establishing himself as one of the best rebounders and defenders in the WCC conference with impressive averages of 13.5 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game.
Promising professional experience in G-League
Building on his collegiate performances, Yauhen Massalski launched his professional career in the G-League, the NBAβs development league. He first played with the Austin Spurs before joining the San Diego Clippers during the 2024-2025 season.
Despite limited playing time of 14 minutes per game, the Belarusian center posted solid statistics with averages of 4.1 points and 5.2 rebounds. His efficiency near the basket was particularly noteworthy with an excellent shooting percentage of 52.5%, demonstrating his finishing ability in the paint.
A mobile and active rebounder, Yauhen Massalski also possesses good defensive timing that should bring a new dimension to ASA, ELITE 2 playoff finalists. His profile complements the existing roster and strengthens Alsatian ambitions for what promises to be a very demanding season. Alliance Sport Alsace (ASA) is counting on this international recruit to strengthen their frontcourt and pursue their sporting objectives. He is the second Belarusian player to play in Alsace after Artsiom Parakhouski, who played for SIG Strasbourg in 2019-2020.
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