The source claims that a contract has already been singed and the 25-year-old player will play in Vilnius no matter how the Lithuanian League (LKL) finals finish. Lietuvos Rytas would clinch a direct spot in Euroleague by winning the domestic trophy, whereas if they lost they would have to play in the qualification.
The Australian had a wonderful season in the Turkish League averaging 17,6 points with amazing accuracy, grabbed 4,5 rebounds, dished out 1,3 assists and stole the ball 1,2 times per game.
Newley, who was selected by Huston Rockets with the 54 pick in the NBA draft of 2007, will become the third Australian player to ever play for Lietuvos Rytas after Matthew Nielsen left Vilnius a season and a half ago while Aron Baynes arrived for this season and will stay for next year as well.
