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02/08/202208:07

Alvark Tokyo signs Justin Cobbs

Alvark Tokyo announced the signing of Justin Cobbs.

The American guard with Montenegrin passport spent the past three seasons with Buducnost.

In 2021-2022 he averaged 12.8ppg in ABA Liga, 15.5ppg in EuroCup and 11ppg in the domestic championship.

01/08/202216:21

Shawn Jones joins PGE Spójnia Stargard

Shawn Jones is a new player of PGE Spójnia Stargard, as announced by the Polish team.

The big man spent last year with KK Split (7.2 PPG, 4.5 RPG in 17 minutes).

 

01/08/202216:14

Gavin Schilling signs with Limoges CSP

French side Limoges CSP announced the arrival of Gavin Schilling.

The big man out of Michigan State is coming off a year with Bayern Munich averaging 4.3 points and 3.4 rebounds in BBL.

Coach Cancellieri’s comment: “Gavin is motivated to progress in his career and that means a lot to me. He has the physique and size we need in the role. His ability to be complementary to his teammates will be an added value.”

01/08/202215:53

Tai Webster joins Petkimspor

Petkimspor announced the signing of Tai Webster.

The guard out of Nebraska spent last year with Zalgiris Kaunas (4 PPG, 1.5 APG in Euroleague, 7.8 PPG, 2.2 APG in LKL).

01/08/202214:24

Oriol Paulí returns to Barça

Barça and Oriol Paulí have reached an agreement for the forward to join the club for the next two seasons, until 30 June 2024. The player from Girona comes to the blaugranes from MoraBanc Andorra where he played the last two seasons.

La Masia product

Oriol Paulí came to the Barça youth system in the summer of 2006 where he played for eight seasons until 2014.

As a youth player at the Club he won the Endesa Minicopa in 2008, the U14 Spanish Championship the same year, the U16 Championship in 2010 and the Junior Championships in 2011 and 2012, MVP in the latter.

ACB and European experience

Since leaving Barça, Paulí has played eight seasons in the Endesa League, six with Gran Canaria where he made 169 appearances and the last two with MoraBanc Andorra where he made 69 appearances.

The man from Girona has played 238 games in the ACB and also has experience of playing Europa, making 29 appearances in the Euroleague for Gran Canaria and 100 between the Canary Island club and Andorra in the Eurocup.

Good year in the Eurocup

Last season in the Eurocup the forward averaged 8.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists with a rating on 12.1 in 22 minutes on court.

In the ACB Paulí averaged 6.4 points, 3.6 rebound in 22 minutes per game.

01/08/202211:10

Andrew Harrison joins Yukatel Merkezefendi Belediyesi

Andrew Harrison signed in Turkey with Yukatel Merkezefendi Belediyesi.
The former Kentucky guard played a few games in G League last year.

Harrison has played 145 games in the NBA averaging 7ppg.

His brother Aaron Harrison is still on the market.

31/07/202221:23

Kai Sotto remains with Adelaide 36ers

Adelaide 36ers fan favourite Kai Sotto is back for a second season in the NBL.

The 20-year-old will now have another full season to continue his dream of making the NBA, after going undrafted this year.

Adelaide 36ers head coach CJ Bruton is excited to have Sotto back for NBL23.

“Kai coming back is huge for us,” Bruton said.

“I think his improvement from last season is only going to get better.

“We expect a rapid rise in Kai this season as he builds toward his dreams.”

The 218cm centre averaged 7.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game in NBL22, and his minutes will increase in NBL23 as he becomes a bigger focus on Bruton’s new-look roster.

“There’s great opportunity for Kai to shine, no doubt about that,” Bruton said.

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30/07/202222:24

Illawarra Hawks sign Mangok Mathiang

The Illawarra Hawks have bolstered their front court with the signing of Mangok Mathiang for the 2022/23 season.

Mathiang joins the Hawks following stints in the NBA with the Charlotte Hornets, and Europe, most recently signed with Cedevita Olimpija in the Slovenia ABA League.

During his time in Europe, the centre averaged a double double while playing for Vanoli Cremona in the LBA, and Bahceseshir Koleji in the EuroCup.

Illawarra Hawks Head Coach Jacob Jackomas is excited Mathiang will be joining his roster for NBL23.

“Mathiang is known for his physical play, rim protection and high motor, making him a key addition to our squad.”

“His versatility and athleticism really suits the style of play the NBL is headed towards, and will bring a lot of experience to our young core group of players,” Jackomas said.

Mathiang joins Tyler Harvey, Sam Froling, Daniel Grida, Alex Mudronja, Akoldah Gak, Wani Swaka Lo Buluk, Deng Deng and Lachlan Dent on the Illawarra Hawks 2022/23 roster.

30/07/202221:04

BAXI Manresa lands Marcus Lee

Marcus Lee signed a one-year deal with BAXI Manresa, the spanish team announced.

The athletic big man spent last year in Turkey with Yalovaspor (10.3 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 1 BPG).

30/07/202220:45

Ironi Ness Ziona interested in Tyler Bey

Ironi Ness Ziona is showing interest in Tyler Bey, sources tell Sportando‘s Emiliano Carchia and Yakov Meir.

The Colorado product spent last year in G League with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (11.8 PPG, 7.4 RPG in 22 minutes).

Bey was the No.36 pick of the 2020 NBA Draft.

30/07/202220:32

Hapoel Beer Sheva lands Ben Moore

Hapoel Beer Sheva made official the signing of Ben Moore for next season.

The power forward spent last year in BSN with the Mets de Guaynabo (18.1 PPG, 9 RPG, 2.9 APG).

 

30/07/202219:52

Travis Leslie joins Legia Kosz

Travis Leslie is a new player of Legia Kosz, the Polish team announced.

Leslie spent last year in Spain with Coosur Real Betis (7.5 PPG, 5.8 RPG).

30/07/202219:45

Pinar Karsiyaka sign Skyler Flatten

Pinar Karsiyaka announced the signing of Skyler Flatten.

The swingman is coming from a season in Sweden with Boras Basket (15 PPG, 42% 3P).

30/07/202219:20

Brisbane Bullets add Tyler Johnson to NBL23 roster

The Brisbane Bullets are thrilled to announce the signing of NBA veteran Tyler Johnson for the upcoming NBL23 season on a one-year deal.

Since beginning his NBA career in 2015, the 30-year-old American has played over 350 games in the League. The former Fresno State standout played his first five seasons with the Miami Heat and had stints with Phoenix, Brooklyn, San Antonio and Philadelphia.

Johnson and Bullets teammate, Aron Baynes have already played together. The duo has had demonstrable NBA success as teammates at the Phoenix Suns in the 2019/20 season.

With an NBA career high of 32 points and multiple playoff appearances, the 6-foot-3 guard will add additional scoring power to the Bullets back court and is a highly skilled playmaker.

Bullets General Manager of Basketball, Sam Mackinnon said the club was excited to secure the signature of the experienced guard.

“We identified recruiting an American guard and to be able to sign someone of Tyler Johnson’s ability and pedigree ticks the box of our recruiting brief.

“Adding Tyler to our back court of Sobey and Cadee gives us great flexibility and we add another playmaker. He can shoot the ball exceptionally well, creates for his teammates and many people have spoken about what a quality human being he is.”

Hostplus Head Coach James Duncan is excited to welcome a player of Tyler’s calibre to the Bullets.

“Another exciting pick-up with Tyler coming on board. He brings so much to the table and his shooting, court vision and versatility will help our team tremendously. He has good instincts defensively and wants to compete.”

“I want to get out there and hoop was his message to me, so we’re all really looking forward to his arrival.”

Tyler highlighted the fact that he is ready to “come in and compete for a top spot in the league.”

“After having a great conversation with JD and Sam, I was excited about the direction they are taking this team,” Johnson said.

“I have heard so many good things about the NBL and want to be a part of growing this league.”

Tyler Johnson joins Aron Baynes, Nathan Sobey, Jason Cadee, Tyrell Harrison, Tanner Krebs, DJ Mitchell, Harry Froling, Kody Stattmann, Gorjok Gak and development player Lual Diing on the Brisbane Bullets 2022/23 roster.

30/07/202217:05

Wayne Selden signs with Tezenis Verona

Former NBA player Wayne Selden has signed the contract with Italian Serie A newcomers Tezenis Verona, sources tell Sportando.

Selden spent last season between Afyon where he scored more than 19ppg and Ironi Nes-Ziona where he had 14.3ppg in Winner League.

30/07/202214:14

Virtus Bologna pursuing Leo Menalo

Virtus Bologna is pursuing Leo Menalo as Italian to complete the roster for next Serie A and EuroLeague season, sources tell Sportando.

Menalo is a Croatian forward born in 2002 with Italian status.

He spent the past few seasons with Stella Azzurra averaging more than 4 points and 3 rebounds in Serie A2 in 2021-2022.

Menalo declared for draft this season before withdrawing his name.

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