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Aris B.C. lands Isaiah Cousins

Aris B.C. announced the agreement signed with Isaiah Cousins.

The former Oklahoma guard, the No.59 pick of the 2016 NBA Draft, spent last season in Israel scoring 9.7 points and 2.4 assists per game with Hapoel Galil Gilboa.

Tai Webster replaces Emmanuel Mudiay in Zalgiris

A change of faces in Zalgiris‘ backcourt awaits, as Emmanuel Mudiay is set to be replaced by 26-year-old point guard Tai Webster.

The contract with Mudiay was cut short on mutual agreement, while Webster joins Zalgiris until the end of the season.

Contrary to what was recently discussed in Lithuanian media, the guard from New Zealand has been vaccinated, and therefore does not face any additional issues to represent Zalgiris. He arrived to Kaunas on Tuesday afternoon.

Webster spent last season in the Australian basketball league, representing the New Zealand Breakers. He averaged 17.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 steals in 29 minutes of game time, all while shooting at a 38.2% clip from downtown.

Before that he played two seasons in Turkey, representing Galatasaray in the EuroCup. Webster started his professional career playing for the Fraport Skyliners after finishing college in Nebraska University.

The high-scoring guard has been a member of the New Zealand men’s basketball team since 2012.

*According to Donatas Urbonas, the 7th overall pick of the 2015 NBA Draft is expected to stay in Europe, and will be eligible to play for another Euroleague team between rounds # 16 and 18 (December 16-30).

 

Zalgiris Kaunas reportedly close to part ways with Emmanuel Mudiay

Zalgiris Kaunas is close to part ways with Emmanuel Mudiay.

Congo guard averaged this season 7.4 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists in EuroLeague.

Zalgiris signed Tai Wesbter from NBL.

Mouphtaou Yarou leaves Nanterre 92

Nanterre 92 has announced the departure of Mouphtaou Yarou.

The former Villanova signed with the French team as a replacement for the injured Chris Horton.

Zalgiris Kaunas reportedly close to sign Zoran Dragic

According to Donatas Urbonas, Zalgiris Kaunas is close to defining the signing of Zoran Dragic.

The Slovenian guard last year scored 8.5 points per game in Euroleague with Baskonia.

Will Cherry joins Fraport Skyliners

Will Cherry is a new player of Fraport Skyliners, the German team announced.

The 30-year-old Guard signed a contract until the end of the season.

Cherry played 13 Euroleague games with Olympiacos in the 2019-20 season.

 

Alhaji Mohammed retires

Alhaji Mohammed has announced his retire at 40.
The experienced player, brother of former NBA big man Nazr Mohammed, has recently played in Basketball Africa League.
During his career has has played in nine different countries.

“First, a Happy Birthday to me with a letter to my first love-

Dear Basketball, Thank you for the last 16 years. Thank you for the 9 countries that became my home away from home. Thank you to all my old teammates and old coaches who believed in me.

I’ve lied to myself every day thinking our time together would never end, so never took the time to walk away from you the right way.

It’s been one hell of a ride and career.

I come into this this new year, at peace, knowing that the professional basketball chapter of my life is complete.

Most importantly – Thank you, basketball, for saving my life.

#11 #13”

Fonte: BeBasket.

Sources: Anthony Brown to join Frutti Extra Bursaspor

Frutti Extra Bursaspor has reached an agreement with Anthony Brown, sources tell Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.

The former Stanford swingman, selected by the Lakers with the No.34 pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, last season at Boulogne-Levallois produced 14.5 points (49% from three), 4.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game in Eurocup.

Maccabi Rishon, TJ Williams part ways

Maccabi Rishon has announced the release of TJ Williams.

The guard in 3 games had averaged 10.3 points and 3.3 assists.

Deon Thompson joins Casademont Zaragoza

Casademont Zaragoza has announced the arrival of Deon Thompson.

The experienced big man from UNC finished the season in BSN with averages of 15.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists for the Leones de Ponce.

Thompson spent last year with Unicaja Malaga.

 

Keith Langford reportedly joining Fortitudo Bologna

According to Christos Tsaltas of SDNA, Keith Langford has already signed an agreement until the end of the season with Fortitudo Bologna.

The veteran guard will return to Italy, where he played with Olimpia Milano, Virtus Bologna and other teams.

Langford spent last year with Aek Athens, where he scored 16 points (46% from the field) and dished 2.9 assists per game between BCL and the Greek league.

 

 

Aris B.C. lands James Kelly

James Kelly is a new player of Aris B.C., as announced by the greek team.

The former Marshall forward has signed a contract until the end of the season.

Kelly spent the 2019-20 season with Maccabi Rishon Lezion, averaging 13.5 points and 7 rebounds per game.

Sergio Hernandez front runner to replace Vertemati in Varese if the coach will be fired

Adriano Vertemati is on hot seat in Varese.
The team started the season with a 1-4 record and next game against Treviso could be the last one for the coach in case of a loss.
The front runner to replace Vertemati if fired is Sergio Hernandez, the former head coach of Argentina’s NT.
Wanted bu Luis Scola who is expected to become head of basketball operations in Pallacanestro Varese.

Pallacanestro Varese is also interested in Patricio Garino.
The news were reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Hapoel Galil Gilboa reportedly close to sign Derek Cooke Jr

Hapoel Galil Gilboa is close to reaching a deal with Derek Cooke Jr, Yakov Meir reports.

The former Wyoming big man started the season with Brose Bamberg, playing just 25 minutes in 3 games.

Cooke Jr produced over 8 points and 6 rebounds per game with Tsmoki-Minsk last year.