Jalen McLoud - The New American Addition to Spartak Pleven for the 2025/2026 Season

06.08.2025 | Sport

The basketball team of Spartak Pleven attracts the talented American player Jaylen McLoud, who will strengthen its lineup for the upcoming season in the NBL and European Northern League.

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The sports community in Pleven welcomed the exciting news of another strong addition to their basketball team. The club officially announced the transfer of American player Jaylen McCloud, born on June 13, 1995, with a height of 180 cm and weight of 79 kg.

McCloud joins the team as an extremely experienced professional who will begin his eighth competitive season. Specialists define him as a highly promising playmaker with extensive international experience, gained in the championships of Germany, France, and Portugal.

His sports biography also includes participation in BAL - the joint project between NBA and FIBA for basketball development in Africa. The coaching staff of Spartak Pleven defines him as a player with impressive energy and consistency, who has achieved double-digit results in all previous seasons.

The management of Spartak club officially welcomed the new addition with warm words: "Welcome to Balkanstroy, Jaylen! We wish you health and many sporting successes!"

Parallel to McCloud's transfer, the team also announced the acquisition of Martin Rusev, which further strengthens the team's ambitions for the upcoming season.