Jun 26, 2009 10:11 AM EST

Euroleague powerhouse Tau Ceramica have announced the signing of forward Lior Eliyahu, whose draft rights are currently owned by the Houston Rockets.

Eliyahu signed a three year contract with an option for a fourth after playing last season with Maccabi Elite, where he averaged 14 points and 6.6 rebounds in 14 Euroleague games.

He was chosen as the 2008-09 Euroleague December MVP, posting one-month averages of 20.3 points, 12.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists in three straight Maccabi wins, and is a regular on the Israeli national team.

Via euroleague.net