Basket rumors

17 May 2021

17/05/2021 19:37

Rick Pitino to reportedly return to Greece on Friday on eve of Olympic Qualifying Tournament

Hall of Famer Rick Pitino is expected back in Greece on Friday to kick off the preparation towards the Olympic Qualifying Tournament as head coach of the Greek National Team, as reported by Eurohoops

In the upcoming days Greece will release the preliminary list of players for the tournament that will be played in Canada, with Vassilis Spanoulis expected to be part of that list. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status is unclear, as Milwaukee is expected to make a run in the NBA Playoffs and that would prevent the two-time NBA MVP from participate in the OQT.

Fonte: Eurohoops.

16 May 2021

16/05/2021 13:53

Germani Brescia, Brian Sacchetti part ways

Germani Brescia and Brian Sacchetti have agreed to part ways, the italian team announced.

The swingman leaves Brescia after four seasons.

This year Sacchetti averaged 5.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in 35 games between LBA and Eurocup.

16 May 2021

16/05/2021 08:52

La Prealpina | Luis Scola probable to retire after end of Tokyo Olympics

According to Italian newspaper La Prealpina, probabilities are growing that Argentinian legend Luis Scola will retire as a player at the end of the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Tournament, his fifth Olympics (which will be a joint-record with Teófilo Cruz, Teresa Edwards, Andrew Gaze, Adriana Moisés Pinto, Oscar Schmidt, Juan Carlos Navarro and possibly Pau Gasol).

Scola could return to Varese, for which he has played this season averaging 17.8 ppg and 6.7 rpg in Italian LBA, as part of the team’s management next season.

15 May 2021

15/05/2021 19:17

Jaden Hardy to sign with G League Ignite

Five-star prospect Jaden Hardy will sign a professional contract with the G League Ignite, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Hardy, currently ranked No. 3 in the class of 2021, chose the Ignite over offers from Kentucky, UCLA and Arizona.

15 May 2021

14 May 2021

14/05/2021 21:44

Barcelona reportedly in talks with Sergi Martinez for a new three-year deal

Barcelona in talks with Sergi Martinez for a new three-year deal.

Martinez averaged 10.8’ in EuroLeague this season.

14 May 2021

12 May 2021

12/05/2021 17:04

Alperen Sengun declares for the 2021 NBA Draft

Alperen Sengun told ESPN that he will enter 2021 NBA Draft.

Per ESPN, “At the beginning of the season, I didn’t think my performance would be this high, but with every passing game I felt I could do more and more,” Sengun said via email. “I believe that there are no limits for me to get better as a basketball player.”
The 18-year old Sengun is in the midst of one of the most productive seasons in European basketball history for a teenager, averaging 19.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 steals in 28 minutes per game for Turkish league team Besiktas, shooting 65% from the field and 81% from the free throw line.

12 May 2021

11 May 2021

11 May 2021

11/05/2021 19:35

Pierre Jackson signs with JL Bourg

JL Bourg has made official the hiring of Pierre Jackson until the end of the season.

The former Baylor will replace Codi Miller-McIntyre, who iis out for the season after suffering a fractured 5th metatarsal on his right foot during the game against Le Portel.

Jackson played 7 games at Galatasaray this year, averaging over 19 points and 8 assists.

11 May 2021

11/05/2021 19:14

Zenit reportedly interested in Ioannis Papapetrou

Zenit St. Petersburg is interested in Ioannis Papapetrou for the next season, Eurohoops reports.

The greek forward this year averaged over 12 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assist per game in Euroleague, shooting 40% from the field, 36% from long range and 73% from the foul line.

Papapetrou will be a free agent after three seasons with Panathinaikos.

Fonte: Eurohoops.

11 May 2021

11 May 2021

11 May 2021

10 May 2021

10 May 2021

10 May 2021

10 May 2021

10/05/2021 10:32

Maccabi Tel Aviv officially allows Elijah Bryant to pursue his NBA dream

Elijah Bryant has a potential opportunity with an NBA club and Maccabi Tel Aviv BC is allowing him to go and pursue his dream and that opportunity.

“I want to thank the Maccabi franchise for allowing me to go and chase my dream”, Elijah Bryant told maccabi.co.il. “I know it’s not an easy decision and I appreciate it a lot”.

Coach Giannis Sfairopoulos added: “We wish good luck and all the best for Elijah that is going to pursue his childhood dream”.

Fonte: Maccabi Tel Aviv.

9 May 2021

09/05/2021 17:11

Jackie Carmicheal extends with BC Igokea

BC Igokea announced the extension of Jackie Carmichael’s contract until the end of the 2022/23 season.

The former Illinois State forward this year recorded averages of 9.8 points, 4 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 37 games between BCL and ABA Liga.

9 May 2021

8 May 2021

8 May 2021

08/05/2021 17:51

Tenerife extends Fran Guerra until 2024

Tenerife has formalized the extension of Fran Guerra’s contract until 2024.
The big man this year has produced averages of 7.6 points and 2.6 assists in ACB, and 7.5+4.3 in BCL.

8 May 2021

8 May 2021

08/05/2021 16:33

Kris Clyburn reportedly gaining interest from EuroLeague teams

Kris Clyburn is having an excellent season with Tsmoki-Minsk.
In VTB League the former UNLV forward recorded averages of 15.7 points (49% FG, 36% 3P), 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals.
According to George Zakkas, Clyburn is gaining interest from EuroLeague teams.

8 May 2021

08/05/2021 14:52

Le Mans extend Terry Tarpey, Williams Narace until 2024

LeMans announced the contractual extensions signed by Terry Tarpey and Williams Narace.
The two athletes will remain with the french club until 2024.
Tarpey in Jeep Elite is producing averages of 7.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.5 steals.
For Narace, on the other hand, there are 8.9 points and 5 rebounds per game.

8 May 2021

08/05/2021 14:11

Perth Wildcats ink Will Magnay

The Perth Wildcats have signed star Australian centre Will Magnay for the remainder of the 2020/21 NBL Season.

It’s a major coup for the Wildcats, with the 208cm big man only recently becoming available following a stint with the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA.

The 22-year-old is excited to have put pen to paper with the reigning NBL Champions

“To come back and play for a team like Perth, with all its history and its success, and play under a coach like Trevor, it’s a great opportunity,” said Magnay.

“I want to win, there’s a culture there of winning. Stats or awards don’t mean anything if you don’t get that championship at the end. I think this would be a special moment to win one and that’s what I’m here for, to help the boys win.

“My game style is to play hard and play the right way. I’ll do what it takes to win and be a good teammate. That’s what you can expect from me.

“The opportunity to play basketball again, at such a historic team like Perth, is exciting. I’m just dying to get back on the court.”

Fonte: Perth Wildcats.

8 May 2021

8 May 2021

08/05/2021 12:07

Fenerbahce remains Jan Vesely priority for the next season

Fenerbahce remains Jan Vesely priority for the next season as reported by George Zakkas.

Jan Vesely, who recently signed with BeoBasket agency, has contract with Fenerbahce is until 2022 with NBA out.

7 May 2021