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14/10/202109:54

Geoffrey Groselle to leave Fortitudo Bologna?

Geoffrey Groselle could leave Fortitudo Bologna as reported by italian newpaper Corriere dello Sport.

Former Zielona Gora is now in injury list, the decision will be made soon when the player becomes available.

The new Fortitudo Bologna head coach Antimo Martin coul evaluate to use Ashley and Totè as center, Benzing and Mancinelli as power forward.

Groselle played 4 games in SuperCup with Fortitudo averaging 8.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and he left the court in the first round of LBA for left knee injury.

13/10/202116:42

Perth Wildcats to add Michael Frazier

Perth Wildcats are adding Michael Frazier II, a source told Sportando.
The guard has an NBA experience with the Rockets in 2019-2020 when he played 13 regular season games and 3 in the playoffs.
He spent last season with Blue Coats in G League averaging 12.7ppg.

11/10/202119:46

Jordan Floyd reportedly joining Kolossos H Hotels

According to JD Shaw of Hoopsrumors, Jordan Floyd has reached an agreement with Kolossos H Hotels Rhodes.

The guard spent his rookie season with Orlandina Basket, scoring 23.6 points with 5.3 assists and 1.7 steals per game.

Floyd played last Las Vegas Summer League with the Los Angeles Lakers.

11/10/202119:34

Zalgiris Kaunas: Jure Zdovc is the new head coach

Zalgiris Kaunas has announced the arrival of Jure Zdovc as new head coach.

The first words of the Slovenian coach after signing the contract: “In the past I received 2-3 offers from Euroleague clubs, but I had to refuse them because at that time I had a job in another club. It is not easy. Now working with Žalgiris is a great opportunity. I am happy and honored to be here”.

 

11/10/202119:11

Kosta Koufos reportedly joining NBA G League Ignite

Kosta Koufos returns to the States to play with NBA G League Ignite.

According to Marc Stein, the player had several offers from European clubs on the table.

The 32-year-old big man has played 11 seasons in NBA.

Last year Koufos played 8 games (4.6 points, 2.2 rebounds) in Euroleague with Olympiacos.

10/10/202116:22

Panathinaikos lands Yogi Ferrell

Panathinaikos OPAP Athens added another weapon to its backcourt on Sunday by signing Yogi Ferrell for the remainder of the season. Ferrell (1.83 meters, 28 years old) has spent the past five seasons in the NBA, where he played for Brooklyn, Dallas, Cleveland, Sacramento and Los Angeles Clippers. For his career he averaged 7.7 points and 2.3 assists in 259 games. Ferrell also spent time in the G-League with Long Island and Salt Lake City. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2017. Ferrell will make his European basketball debut with Panathinaikos.

10/10/202110:29

Hapoel Jerusalem reportedly keeping Anthony Bennett until the end of the season

Hapoel Jerusalem has decided not to exercise the option to release Anthony Bennett, Roi Cohen reports.
Now the Canadian big man is under contract until the end of the season.

Bennett made his BCL debut scoring 22 points (5/8 3P) with 8 rebounds in 23 minutes against Pinar Karsiyaka.

10/10/202109:31

Fortitudo Kigili Bologna reportedly interested in Jabril Durham

Fortitudo Kigili Bologna continues to work to add a player to the backcourt.
According to BolognaBasket.org, the Italian club would be interested in Jabril Durham, a point guard out of Arkansas who started the season in Germany with the Hamburg Towers.

Last year Durham recorded averages of 12.3 points, 6.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game between the Belgian league and the FIBA Europe Cup with Belfius Mons-Hainaut.

09/10/202120:41

Frankie Ferrari leaves Brose Bamberg, ends his career due to health reasons

Brose Bamberg announced that Frankie Ferrari has applied for his release because he decided to end his career due to health reasons.

Brose complied with the request and wishes Ferrari all the best for the future. The 25-year-old has already said goodbye to the team and is returning to the US.

Frankie Ferrari: “I would like to thank the entire Brose organization for welcoming me last month. I really enjoyed my time in Bamberg with my teammates, coaches and the rest of the team. I really enjoyed playing under coach Johan. Now I’m looking forward to the next chapter in my life. I wish everyone a lot of success for the future”.

09/10/202115:55

MoraBanc Andorra reportedly in talks with Gal Mekel

According to Alex Madrid of Eurohoops, MoraBanc Andorra is negotiating with Gal Mekel.

The experienced Israeli point guard spent last season with Unicaja Malaga, scoring 6.4 points and 3.5 assists per game between ACB and Eurocup.

 

09/10/202114:19

CSKA Moscow announces Kenneth Faried

Kenneth Faried is a new player of CSKA Moscow.

The power forward signed a two-month deal  with an option to extend until the end of the season.

Faried will join the team immediately after completing the documents required to enter Russia.

 

08/10/202109:10

Dakari Johnson returning to Qingdao Eagles in China

Former Kentucky center Dakari Johnson has signed back with the Qingdao Eagles in China on a multi-million dollar deal, sources told Sportando.

The 2021-22 season will be Johnson’s fourth year in China with the Eagles. In 2020-21, he averaged 21.2 points, 12.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks per game. He became the first player in CBA history to post a stat line of 20+ points, 20+ rebounds, 10+ blocks, and 5+ assists in a single game, and also joined Chinese legend Yao Ming as the only two players to post a 20+20+5+5+5 stat line in league history (h/t Sina Sports).

06/10/202123:53

Hayden Dalton reaches agreement with JL Bourg

Former Wyoming forward Hayden Dalton has reached an agreement on a deal with French club JL Bourg of the Betclic Elite and EuroCup, his agency, SLASH Sports, told Sportando.

Dalton played the last two seasons with Nymburk in the Czech Republic. In 2020-21, he averaged around 10 points and six rebounds per game on 49/39/87 shooting splits in the Czech NBL and Basketball Champions League.

06/10/202120:36

Isaia Cordinier signs with Segafredo Virtus Bologna

Segafredo Virtus Bologna has announced the arrival of Isaia Cordinier.
The French guard signed an agreement until June 30, 2023.

Cordinier last season produced over 15 points (52% GH, 45% 3P, 81% FT), 5 rebounds and 3 assists per game in Eurocup with Nanterre.

06/10/202120:22

Pavle Marcinkovic joins KK Zadar

KK Zadar announced the arrival of Pavle Marcinkovic.

After 10 years the native of Zadar returns to his home club.

Last year Marcinkovic recorded averages of 7.1 points and 4.9 assists per game in ABA Liga with KK Split.

06/10/202120:03

Casey Prather returns to Hapoel Eilat

Casey Prather has signed an agreement until 2023 with Hapoel Eilat.
The former Florida forward is recovering from a knee injury he sustained with the Israeli team late last season, and will join the group from March 2022.
Before the injury Prather was producing 22.5 points (48% FG, 36% 3P, 74% FT), 5.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game..

06/10/202119:24

Ironi Nes-Ziona, Matt Farrell part ways

Ironi Nes-Ziona and Matt Farrell have agreed to part ways, the Israeli team announced.
The former Notre Dame last season averaged over 14 points and 5 assists with Demir Insaat Buyukcekmece in BSL.

06/10/202116:50

Yalovaspor tabs Brian Conklin

Yalovaspor announced the signing of Brian Conklin.
The experienced power forward replaces Alexandre Chassang who left the Turkish team.

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