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14/08/202120:44

Andre Spight joins Polski Cukier Torun

Andre Spight is a new player of Polski Cukier Torun, the polish team announced.

The guard spent last year in Leb Gold with CB Ourense, where he averaged 13.4 points and 2.4 assist per game.

 

14/08/202120:34

Larissa lands Ousman Krubally

Larissa has announced the arrival of Ousman Krubally for next season.

The big man spent last year in Brindisi, averaging 5.6 points (59% FG, 61% FT) and 4.5 rebounds per game between BCL and LBA.

14/08/202119:42

KK Mornar Bar keeps Nemanja Gordic

Nemanja Gordic will continue to play for Mornar Bar next season.

Last year the guard left KK Partizan mid-season to sign with the Montenegrin team (6.9 points and 4.5 assists per game in ABA Liga).

Gordic is the sixth player confirmed by Mornar Bar, after Aleksandar Lazić, Marko Jeremić, Taylor Smith, Sead Šehović and Nemanja Vranješ.

 

14/08/202118:49

Afyon announces Eric Buckner

Eric Buckner signed a deal with Afyon, the turkish team announced.

The big man spent last season between Chalon (8.7 ppg, 4.5 rpg) and Astana (10.8 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.1 bpg).

14/08/202115:13

Alexandre Chassang joins Yalovaspor

Alexandre Chassang signed a deal in Turkey with Yalovaspor.
The French big man comes from JDA Dijon where he averaged 11ppg and 4rpg in Jeep Elite and 9.7ppg and 5.2rpg in BCL.

13/08/202120:22

Petteri Koponen returns to Finland, signs with Helsinki Seagulls

After more than a decade spent with several big European basketball teams, Petteri Koponen returns home and signs with the Helsinki Seagulls.

The thirty-three-year-old guard spent last year with Unahotels Reggio Emilia, where he averaged 8.7 points and 2.1 assists per game, with an excellent 44% from long range.

 

13/08/202119:24

Braunschweig lands Owen Klassen

Braunschweig has announced the signing of Owen Klassen.

The Canadian big man played last season at Boulazac, averaging 6.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

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13/08/202116:24

Jaleen Smith reportedly close to Alba Berlin

Jaleen Smith is close to joining Alba Berlin, according to Gerard Solé.
The American guard comes from Ludwigsburg where he averaged 15.7ppg, 5.2rpg and 5.5apg.

13/08/202112:12

Matt Farrell signs with Ironi Ness Ziona

Matt Farrell is a new player of Ironi Ness Ziona, the Israeli team announced.

The former Notre Dame point guard spent last season in BSL with Buyukcekmece, averaging 14.2 points, 5.6 assist and 1.3 steals per game

13/08/202112:04

JL Bourg announces Tyler Stone

JL Bourg has announced the signing of Tyler Stone for next season.

Stone played last season with JSF Nanterre, producing averages of 12.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in Eurocup, and 10 points with 4.8 rebounds in the French league.

 

13/08/202110:32

Dolomiti Energia Trento inks Wesley Saunders

Wesley Saunders is a new player of Dolomiti Energia Trento, as announced by the italian team.

The former Harvard guard has signed a contract for the 2021/22 season.

Saunders spent last year between AS Monaco and Fortitudo Bologna (13.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 14 games).

13/08/202109:52

Galatasaray lands David Kravish

Galatasaray announced the arrival of David Kravish.

The former California big man spent last season with Brose Bamberg, where he averaged over 12 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists per game between BBL and BCL.

 

13/08/202109:39

Canadian power forward MiKyle McIntosh joins Tasmania JackJumpers

The Tasmania JackJumpers are pleased to announce import MiKyle McIntosh has signed a one-year deal with the club for the 2021/22 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season.

The 6’7 forward joins the JackJumpers after a successful international career which has seen him play professionally in South Korea, America in the NBA G-League, Canada, Belgium and France.

McIntosh last played in France with ESSM Le Portel where he averaged 12.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. The 27-year-old also represented the Canadian national team at the 2020/21 FIBA AmeriCup.

McIntosh completes Tasmania’s trio of imports for the upcoming season alongside Josh Magette and Josh Adams. The JackJumpers’ roster also includes NBL Next Star Nikita Mikhailovskii, Will Magnay, Jack McVeigh, Jarrad Weeks, Clint Steindl, Jarred Bairstow, Fabijan Krslovic, Sam McDaniel and Development Player Sejr Deans.

JackJumpers Head Coach Scott Roth said: “It’s great to have MiKyle on board for our inaugural season.

“MiKyle brings a lot of international experience and a winning mentality to the JackJumpers. He is a versatile forward who can make plays for others, and he is a player his teammates will love playing with.

“He brings great size and toughness to the squad which were attributes we were looking for. MiKyle brings a great attitude to Tasmania, and he will become an instant fan favourite.”

McIntosh said: “I’m so excited to be joining the JackJumpers and beginning my NBL journey in Tasmania.

“When Coach Roth approached me and outlined his vision and direction for the club, I knew it was something I wanted to be involved in. We have a really strong roster and I believe my skillset fits in well with the group and we can have instant success.

“I’m also looking forward to getting out in the Tasmanian community and meeting JackJumpers fans across the state. I can’t wait to get to Tasmania and get to work.”

13/08/202109:34

Marko Todorovic signs with Coosur Real Betis

Coosur Real Betis has announced the arrival of Marko Todorovic on loan from Joventut Badalona.

The Montenegrin center spent two years in China with Tianjin Ronggang, scoring over 29 points with 11 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals per game last season.

13/08/202109:19

Anwil announces Dwight Coleby

Anwil Wloclawek announced the signing of Dwight Coleby per the 2021/22 season.

The big man spent last year in the turkish TBL with Merkezefendi Belediyesi Denizli, averaging over 12 points and 9 rebounds per game.

13/08/202101:49

CJ Walker signs first pro deal with Etha Engomis Nicosia

Rookie guard CJ Walker has agreed to sign his first pro deal in Cyprus with Etha Engomis Nicosia, agent Benjamin Stevic of BDR Sports told Sportando.

Walker played college basketball at Florida State and Ohio State. He averaged 9.5 points and 4.4 assists per game in his final college season with the Buckeyes.

12/08/202116:26

Milton Doyle Joins Gaziantep Basketbol

Milton Doyle is a new Gaziantep Basketbol player, the turkish team announced.

The guard spent last season with Allianz Trieste, averaging 12.4 points, 3.7 assists and 1.3 steals in LBA.

12/08/202116:04

Jankunas officially extends contract with Zalgiris

Long-term Zalgiris captain Paulius Jankunas has put his signature to a new agreement with Zalgiris and will continue his illustrious career in a green-and-white jersey of the Lithuanian champions.

The 37-year-old Jankunas had announced his decision to continue his career after last season’s final EuroLeague game, and his will to play did not fade over the summer.

“There was no second guessing myself during the summer. We had talked about this and shook hands on it with Paulius Motiejunas. We know each other for a long time, so a simple word is sometimes more important than the actual signature. My vacation finished, and all the formalities were taken care of,” – noted the veteran who just signed a one-year deal.

Jankunas has been closely following the makings of the roster for the upcoming season, and he’s delighted to have some skilled and experienced Lithuanians returning to the locker room.

“The club had a summer intense like no other. Some players we managed to get on board, the others not quite. But everything’s all good, we’ve got a team, and how we gel, how we play together – only time will tell. It’s great to see Lithuanians returning to Zalgiris. We’ll have strong local players, who’ll be good on the court, but will also help me and Milas look after the order in the locker room.”

12/08/202115:02

Reggie Lynch signs with Iraklis BC

Iraklis BC announced the arrival of Reggie Lynch.

The former Minnesota center spent last season with Lokomotiv Kuban, averaging 6.8 points, 4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game between Eurocup and VTB League.

12/08/202114:56

Nigel Hayes reportedly signing with AS Monaco

AS Monaco has reached an agreement with Nigel Hayes, as reported by Gabriel Pantel-Jouve and Chris Lucard.

The former Wisconsin power forward spent two years at Zalgiris Kaunas, the last with 9.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and a steal per game in Euroleague.

 

12/08/202114:30

Ty Sabin Joins Cestistica San Severo

Ty Sabin is a new player of Cestistica San Severo, the italian team announced.

The guard spent last season in Iceland with KR Reykjavik, averaging 25.6 ppg, 3.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists.

12/08/202112:13

Sources: GeVi Napoli in advanced talks with Malik Newman

GeVi Napoli is in advanced talks with Malik Newman, a source told Sportando.

The former Kansas guard is playing the Las Vegas Summer League with the San Antonio Spurs.

Two nights ago Newman scored 19 points with 6 rebounds and 4 assists against the Chicago Spurs:

Newman spent last season between Israel (14.4 points with 2.9 assists in Winner League for Ironi Nahariya) and Turkey (11.1 points with 4.5 assists in Eurocup with Bursaspor).

12/08/202111:56

Anadolu Efes reportedly interested in Tarik Black

According to Eurohoops Tarik Black would be among the options considered by Anadolu Efes to strengthen the frontcourt.
The Euroleague champion team had reached an agreement with Jock Landale, but the Australian big man then decided to sign in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs.

The 29-year-old former Kansas center spent last season with Zenith, averaging 7.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.7 blocks between Euroleague and VTB League.

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