Mendes re-signs at Nassjo

KFUM Nassjo Basket (Basketligan) confirmed in their roster 21-year old Surinamese small forward Richard Mendes (201cm-2005, agency: BIG) for the upcoming 2026-27 season. He played there last season. In 22 Basketligan games, he had 3.4ppg and 2.2rpg. For the two previous seasons (2023-25), he played at another Swedish team KFUM Blackeberg IK (Superettan).
He has also played in Surinam (Koi Carper).
Mendes won the Surinam League championship title in 2023.