Sheffield Sharks expecting rookie forward Dan Gherezgher to hit ground running in 2026-27

The 22-year-old guard from Wisconsin makes the move across the Atlantic Ocean having spent the last two seasons with Northern Kentucky in NCAA Division 1, averaging 15.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in his senior year.

INCOMING: Dan Gherezgher, in action for Northern Kentucky. Picture supplied by Sheffield Sharks Media.

placeholder image — INCOMING: Dan Gherezgher, in action for Northern Kentucky. Picture supplied by Sheffield Sharks Media.

Sharks’ head coach Lyons, said: “Dan has a lot of potential and I feel his game suits our team as well as the league.

“He is a volume shooter whilst shooting a good percentage which I’m looking forward to seeing on this roster.

Sheffield Sharks head coach Atiba Lyons Picture: Tony Johnson.

“There is a good level of experience to help him through his first season as a professional.”

Gherezgher began his collegiate career with Michigan Tech between 2022-2024) and averaged 15 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists in his sophomore season.

He said he is now looking forward to the next phase of his career in South Yorkshire.

“I have had great conversations with the coaching staff and management whilst also hearing a lot of good things about the club,” said Gherezgher.

“I want to be successful throughout my career and those same visions are shared with the club so I can’t wait to get started.

“I’m very excited to be signing with the Sharks for my first season as a professional and I hear the fans in Sheffield really support their team, so I’m really looking forward to experiencing that.”