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Casademont Zaragoza lands Matt Mobley

Matt Mobley is officially a new player of Casademont Zaragoza.
The guard comes from Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt where he averaged 20ppg, 4.7rpg and 3.5apg.

Travis Trice returns to the NBL – signs deal with Hawks

The Illawarra Hawks are pleased to announce the signing of Travis Trice for the 2021/22 NBL season.

The 28-year-old guard brings a wealth of experience to the Hawks roster, with Trice’s resume including two stops at the New York Knicks G-League franchise – the Westchester Knicks, Summer League stints with the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks, as well as four college seasons at Michigan State under mastercoach Tom Izzo.

BM Slam Stal Ostrow announces Micheal Young

BM Slam Stal Ostrow announced the agreement signed with Michael Young.

The former Pittsburgh power forward spent last season with Ironi Nahariya, producing over 15 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists per game in the Winner League.

Ratiopharm Ulm inks Jaron Blossomgame

Jaron Blossomgame is a new player of Ratiopharm Ulm, the German team announced.

Last year the forward averaged over 18 points and 6 rebounds per game in Winner League, shooting 53% from the field, 39% from beyond the arc and 75% from the foul line.

Rytas Vilnius inks Vaidas Kariniauskas

A new point guard joined the Rytas Vilnius. The 27-year-old 1.85 m guard Vaidas Kariniauskas who led Lithuanian Basketball league in scoring, will represent Rytas club for the next year.

“I’m glad and I’m happy here. Several criteria that weighed the choice – first of all, my family wanted to stay in Lithuania. The second and very important is the coach, I believe in and we have already talked with him for a few hours. I like his vision, his style, how he works and controls the team. We will do our best to make this team find their game and I will fight in every match,” – said Kariniauskas.

In the 2020-2021 Lithuanian Basketball League season, guard averaged 16.6 points, 6.2 assists and 3 rebounds. The point guard was elected to Betsafe-LKL symbolic five and was invited to represent Lithuania National basketball team in EuroBasket 2020 Qualifiers.

BAXI Manresa announces Vasa Pusica

Vasa Pusica has signed an annual contract with BAXI Manresa.

The Serbian play/guard out of Northeastern played just 7 games last season due to a serious injury.

In the 2019/20 season Pusica recorded averages of 12.9 points, 3.8 assist and 1.4 steals with VL Pesaro.

Lindsey Drew inks with Apoel

Lindsey Drew inks with Apoel.

Drew ended his NCAA experience with University of Nevada averaging 11.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4 assists.

Openjobmetis Varese re-signs John Egbunu

Openjobmetis Varese re-signs John Egbunu, a source told Sportando.

Nigerian big man turned down offers in Turkey and France to stay with Varese.

Egbunu averaged last season 8.4 points, 7.6 rebounds in LBA.

Kenny Kadji joining BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque

Veteran big man Kenny Kadji has signed a contract with BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque in the French Betclic Elite, agent Charles Misuraca of SLASH Sports told Sportando.

Kadji spent last season in Turkey with Bursaspor, averaging around 13 points and five rebounds per game in the EuroCup and Basketbol Super Ligi.

Geoffrey Groselle to join Fortitudo Bologna

Geoffrey Groselle has reached an agreement with Fortitudo Bologna, a source told Sportando.

 

The former Creighton center last season in Poland produced averages of 15.9 points (64% FG, 62% FT), 7.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists in the 65 games played with Stelmet Zielona Gora.

Duop Reath joins Illawarra Hawks

The Illawarra Hawks are pleased to announce the marquee signing of Duop Reath for the 2021/22 NBL season.

The 25-year-old is currently preparing with the Australian Boomers as part of Brian Goorjian’s 12-man squad for the Tokyo Olympic Games, where he is expected to play a key role in Australia’s push for a maiden men’s Olympic medal.

The forward returns to his native country after 3 seasons in Serbia.
Last year Reath recorded averages of 4.8 points and 2.1 rebounds between ABA Liga and Euroleague for KK Crvena Zvedza.

Hapoel Jerusalem, Galatasaray among teams interested in Kerry Blackshear

Thanks to an excellent rookie season with Hapoel Galil Gilboa, Kerry Blackshear has attracted the attention of major European clubs.

According to two different news, Hapoel Jerusalem and Galatasaray are among the teams interested.

Blackshear  recorded averages of 15 points (52% FG, 39% 3P, 78% FT), 7.8 rebounds and 2 assists per game in Winner League.

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