Bourges Basket sign Simona Ballardini to replace Cathy Joens for six weeks

Simona Ballardini photo: FIBA Europe/Ciamillo – Castoria

French champions have signed Italian wing Simona Ballardini to replace the injured Cathy Joens, Le Berry writes.

Ballardini was let go by her previous team Goldbet Taranto on Friday.Last season she averaged 7.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in EuroLeague Women and 10.3 points and 2.4 rebounds in Italian A1 league.

Cathy Joens sustained a stress fracture in her foot which will sideline her for 6 weeks.