Shaquille Goodwin is a new player of Rilski Sportist.
The American comes from Yalova in Turkish TBL where he averaged 8.8 points, 11.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.
OFFICIAL:
Shaquille Goodwin joins FIBA Europe Cup team Rilski Sportist for the 2020/2021 season @marinbavcevic #keucheyansportsmngmt pic.twitter.com/irR6YR8oo8— Sevag Keucheyan (@SevagKeucheyan) August 14, 2020
S.Oliver Wurzburg announced the signings of Justin Sears and Gavin Ware.
Ware will replace Sears till December when the player is expected to come back from an Achilles tendon injury.
Sears will work again with coach Wucherer after three seasons.
Fonte: S.Oliver Wurzburg.
The CQUniversity Cairns Taipans have signed New Zealand forward Jordan Ngatai for NBL21.
The four-time NZNBL Champion, 2015 NBL Champion and Tall Blacks representative on a two-year deal (second year Club option), his first NBL contract outside of New Zealand.
The versatile forward recently won the NZNBL title where he averaged second in each major statical category: points (18.2) rebounds (5.7) and assists (4.5) for the Otago Nuggets, playing alongside Taipans guard Jarrod Kenny.
Like Kenny, Ngatai has a storied career with extensive experience in the NBL, NZNBL and the national program, boasting an NBL Championship, four NZNBL Championship rings and a Bronze Medal from the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
The 27-year old has played exclusively for the New Zealand Breakers in his six years in the league and commits to his first NBL team across the ditch to join reigning Coach of the Year, Mike Kelly.
“Jordan is a talented, tough, team-first player. He’s got an ability to shoot the three, attack the rim with ferocity and defend multiple positions,” said Kelly.
“While I like what Jordan is able to do now, I want to continue to see him grow in our system and with the good group of guys we have in our team.
“Just like every other player, he’s going to have to earn his minutes. But we know what he is capable of, and we know he’s going to have an impact and help us.”
Originally from Porirua (outside of Wellington) in New Zealand, Ngatai played for Sierra College and BYU-Hawaii in his collegiate campaign. He returned home and joined his hometown team, the Saints, before being recruited by the Breakers as a development player in 2014 and elevated to the roster in 2016.
Ngatai joins Jarrod Kenny, Kouat Noi, Majok Deng, Mirko Djeric, Nate Jawai, Fabijan Krslovic and Next Stars signing Mojave King on the Cairns roster for the coming season.
Fonte: NBL.
The Hawks have secured their second import for the 2020/21 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season signing defensive ace Justin Simon to a one-year deal.
Simon played for the Windy City Bulls in the NBA G-League this past season, the G-League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls. The 24-year-old averaged 12.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 43 games for Windy City.
Simon has links to the NBL, having been coached by former Sydney Kings coach Damian Cotter in the G-League.
The California native had a three-year college career, spending the 2015/16 season with Arizona before transferring to St John’s for the 2017/18 and 2018/19 seasons. Simon showcased his defensive talents in his junior season, being crowned the 2019 Big East Defensive Player of the Year.
Simon was a four-star recruit coming out of high school and was the 37th ranked played in ESPN’s Class of 2015 rankings.
The Hawks Head Coach Brian Goorjian said: “Justin is an outstanding signing for our club and will provide us with energy and toughness on the defensive end.
“The NBL is full of world class scorers and to be successful you need someone who is committed on the defensive end and can stop those scorers. Justin will play that role for us and we are excited about the defensive mindset he will bring to the court.
“With 10 players now signed for the upcoming season, we believe we have constructed a highly competitive roster and one Hawks fans can be proud of on and off the floor.”
Simon joins Emmett Naar, Deng Deng, Dan Grida, Deng Adel, Sam Froling, Isaac White, Tyler Harvey, Cam Bairstow and Max Darling on The Hawks’ roster for the upcoming season.
Simon said: “When it all happened and came together, I was very excited. I’m looking forward to this opportunity. It seemed like the perfect fit and everything came together.
“I’m a blue-collar guy, I’m going to bring it every night, play with a lot of energy and a lot of juice. I’m always fired up.
“I’ve heard nothing but great things (about the NBL). I’ve heard it is right under the NBA as far as professional leagues go. It’s a really talented league and it’s well respected. I’m truly excited to be a part of it.”
Fonte: Hawks Basketball.
Maccabi Haifa announced the signing of Le’Bryan Nash.
The player comes from Penarol where he averaged 19.8 points per game in Uruguayan league.
הפורוורד לה-בריאן נאש מצטרף לירוקים בחוזה לשנתיים.
לכתבה > https://t.co/p3bJsG61Tl pic.twitter.com/kznbcPqlaH
— Maccabi Haifa Basketball (@MaccabiHaifaBC) August 14, 2020
Experienced point guard Rok Stipčević has signed with Krka, a source told Sportando. Croatian has last played for Fortitudo Bologna.
Ironi Nahariya announced the signing of Jaron Blossomgame.
The former Cavaliers comes from a season in G League at 16ppg and 7.4rpg in 42 games.
מועדון הכדורסל עירוני נהריה מתכבד להודיע על החתמתו של השחקן ג׳רון בלוסומגיים. פורוורדׁ ( 2.03, 26 ).
נבחר ב2017 בסיבוב השני בדראפט ע״י סן אנטוניו.
דני פרנקו על ההחתמה : ״ג׳רון פורוורד מגוון ואתלטי מאד שיתרום לנו במספר עמדות״.קרדיט תמונה : ג׳רון בלוסומגיים pic.twitter.com/gxBgKaJJXl
— Ironi Nahariya BC (@INahariya) August 13, 2020
Belfius Mons-Hainaut announced the signing of Skylar Spencer to complete the roster for next season.
Spencer joins the Belgian team after a season between Lithuania and Finland.
Alba Berlin announced that coach Aito Garcia Reneses has signed a new one-year contract and will remain at the helm of the German team.
Alba also announced that Israel Gonzalez becomes associate head coach of the team.
Fonte: Alba Berlino Press Release.
Hapoel Beer Sheva announced the signing of Natan Jurkovitz for the next three seasons.
The Swiss player recently signed with Geneve Lions but he opted out of deal to ink in Israel.
OFFICIAL: @Swiss_Basket NT player, Natan Jurkovitz, signed a 3-year deal with @BeerShevaBasket
— Winner League (@WinnerLeague) August 14, 2020
Davion Berry is a new player of Ironi Ness-Ziona.
The American spent last season between Enisey Krasnoyarsk (15.8ppg in FIBA Europe Cup and 18ppg in VTB League) and Asvel (4ppg in EuroLeague and 8.5ppg in Jeep Elite).
דביון ברי, ששיחק בשנים האחרונות ברוסיה, צרפת ויוון, חתם בעירוני "חי מוטורס" נס ציונה pic.twitter.com/jE56iGMmIa
— Winner League (@WinnerLeague) August 14, 2020
Avtodor has signed a one-year deal with the 25-year-old American forward Ben EMELOGU (196 cm, 98 kg).
Last season Emelogu made his debut in proffessional basketball for the Polish side Arka Asseco Grynia. In 10 EuroCup games, the Avtodor newcomer averaged 8.7 points (43% of three-pointers), 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.6 steals for 21.4 minutes played. His average statistics in 17 PLK games were 7.7 points (38% of three-pointers), 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.9 steals for 21.1 minutes played.
In college basketball Emelogu competed for Southern Methodist University (Texas) for 4 years. The American forward helped his team to win the NCAA American Athletic Conference both in 2015 and 2017. In 2017, he was also named the All-AAC Best Sixth Player Of The Year. The Avtodor newcomer played 33 games in his senior 2017-18 NCAA season averaging 10.6 points (47% of three-pointers), 5.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals for 31.7 minutes.
Fonte: Avtodor Saratov.
Dolomiti Energia Trento announced the signing of Kelvin Martin.
The American forward completes the roster of the Serie A and EuroCup team.
Martin spent last season with Happy Casa Brindisi.
Ironi Nahariya announced the signing of Kalin Lucas.
The American point guard spent last season with KK Crvena Zvezda averaging 1.2ppg in EuroLeague and 2ppg in ABA Liga in 5 games total.
חיזוק מעניין נוסף לעירוני נהריה: קיילין לוקאס, ששיחק לפני שלוש עונות בהפועל ירושלים pic.twitter.com/3YLvYgc3fG
— Winner League (@WinnerLeague) August 14, 2020
Australian center Angus Brandt has agreed to a deal with Japanese club Shiga Lakestars, sources told Sportando.
Brandt spent last season in Italy’s Serie A with Pistoia, averaging 11 points, eight rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.
NBL writer Liam Santamaria first reported about Brandt heading to Japan.
Frank Elegar is the new big man of Pallacanestro Reggiana.
The American returns to Italy where he has already worn the jersey of Olimpia Milano.
Elegar spent last season in Spain with Unicaja Malaga.
Daulton Hommes will play overseas next season. The American forward has reached an agreement with Vanoli Cremona, a source tells Sportando.
Hommes spent his rookie season as a pro with Austin Spurs averaging 8.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in G League.
The native of Lynden, Washington, has played in NCAA with Western Washington and his final year with Point Loma.
The Perth Wildcats are excited to introduce its latest import player signing, American power forward John Mooney.
Standing at 206cm and weighing 111kg, Mooney is a beast on the boards, leading the NCAA in both defensive rebounds and double-doubles last season.
The 23-year-old is excited to begin his professional career with the reigning NBL champions.
“I’m humbled and flattered for the interest Perth has given me and I couldn’t be more excited to have signed my deal. I understand the Wildcats organisation values winning, working hard and setting a great example for the community. All of these values align with mine and I can’t wait to help Perth compete for a third-straight title,” said Mooney.
“Fans can expect a player who will give it 100 per cent all every game and every possession. I am a guy who is very coachable and wants to improve in between games. I’m extremely passionate about the game and will help my team win in any way I can.
“I’m looking forward to learning from a championship organisation. I’m excited to be a member of the Australian community and I’m very much looking forward to meeting the Australian people, whom I’ve heard are awesome!”
John Mooney attended Lake Brantley High School in Florida and, after fielding offers from numerous elite basketball schools, committed to the University of Notre Dame.
His output improved in each of his four collegiate seasons with the Fighting Irish and, in his senior year, averaged 16.7 points and 12.7 rebounds per game, as well as 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks.
It took him just 15 games to grab 200 rebounds, making him the quickest major conference player to reach 200 rebounds in a season since NBA legend Tim Duncan in 1996/97 (14 games) and superstar Blake Griffin in 2008/09 (15 games).
He and Duncan are the only Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) players to average 12-plus rebounds per game in consecutive seasons since 1988.
Mooney is also a strong finisher around the rim, converting at a rate of 46.2 per cent from the field, and has the ability to connect from three – going at 35.8 per cent from long range throughout his college career.
Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson believes Mooney is the perfect fit for his side.
“John’s versatile, can play the four or five and shoot the ball from the three. He’s six-foot-nine, he’s strong, he can score and obviously rebound the ball, but he also has a very good basketball IQ,” he said.
“Those rebounding stats transfer straight to professionalism, and he’s been producing those numbers in the best college conference in America. John also has a strong work ethic, he wants to keep improving, he has a team-first attitude.
“We believe John has the tools to play in the NBA in the future and we are excited we’ve got his signature.”
John Mooney’s collegiate awards include 2020 All-ACC First Team selection, USBWA All-District selection and he was a finalist for the Karl Malone Award for Top Collegiate Power Forward.
He joins Mitch Norton, Bryce Cotton, Todd Blanchfield, Jesse Wagstaff, Clint Steindl, Majok Majok, Wani Swaka Lo Buluk, Kevin White, Luke Travers (development player) and Taylor Britt (development player) on the Perth Wildcats 2020/21 roster.
Fonte: Perth Wildcats.
KK Lovcen of the ABA Liga 2 has reached an agreement with Sidy Djitte, a source tells Sportando.
The big man comes from Russian Superleague team Spartak Primorye Vladivostok.
Rookie Xavier Hill-Mais is joining Russian team BC Novosibirsk, a source tells Sportando.
Hill-Mais is a two-year Horizon League First team and All-Conference Player from Oakland University (16.9ppg and 8.2rpg as a senior in NCAA).
Jamil Wilson is ready to return to Italy for his fourth experience in the coutry.
The American power forward has reached an agreement with Virtus Roma, a source tells Sportando.
Wilson has played with Unics Kazan last season averaging 4ppg in EuroCup and 3.8ppg in VTB League.
The former Clipper has been in Italy with Torino (twice) and Virtus Bologna.
Christos Tsaltas first reported that the negotiations between the two sides were advanced.
Kelvin Martin will remain in Italy. The American forward has reached an agreement with Dolomiti Energia Trento, a source tells Sportando.
Martin has played with Happy Casa Brindisi last season averaging 8.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists in Serie A and 9.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists in BCL.
Joe Alexander is a new player of Ironi Nahariya. The American/Israeli power forward spent last season between Hapoel Holon and Le Portel.
ג'ו אלכסנדר עובר לעירוני נהריה: "זו הולכת להיות עונה אדירה עבור האוהדים והעיר" pic.twitter.com/eNsOCXzu69
— Winner League (@WinnerLeague) August 13, 2020
Japanese side Ryukyu Golden Kings Okinawa have reached an agreement with Jason Washburn, a source tells Sportando.
The big man spent last season with Yokohama B-Corsairs averaging 15.9ppg, 9.7rpg and 3.3apg
Andrew Goudelock is officially a new player of Rytas Vilnius.
Mini Bamba spent last season with Reyer Venezia returning from a serious knee injury he suffered in 2018 while in China.
Andrew Goudelock joins Rytas! ⚫️⚪️🔴 pic.twitter.com/sd0ESlclpX
— BC RYTAS Vilnius (@RytasVilnius) August 13, 2020
Barcelona announced that Leandro Bolmaro has signed a contract extension through 2023.
The Argentinean combo guard will play next season entirely with Barcelona first team.
Bolmaro, who will be 20 next September 11th, joined Barcelona in the summer of 2018.
Fonte: Barcelona.
Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt announced that Marco Voller has extended the contract with the team.
Voller averaged 4.5ppg and 3.3rpg in Bundesliga last season.
Fonte: Fraport Skyliners.
Adonis Thomas is officially a new player of Astana
The former NBA forward spent last season between Gravelines in France and Mexican League.
Fonte: Astana.
Maccabi Tel Aviv announced that John DiBartolomeo has signed a two-year contract extension with an option for a third year.
The guard is the captain of the “Yellows” since January 2018.
Fonte: Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Virtus Roma announced the signing of Damir Hadzic.
The Bosnian rookie with Italian status comes from Flagler College in Division II where he averaged 8,8 points and 4,9 rebounds per game.