Vanoli Basket announces that Marcus Lee has signed a contract until the end of the 2020/2021 season.
The athletic big man spent last year in G League, where he averaged 10.9 points, 7.6 boards and 1.6 blocks for the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
New entry #VanoliCremona 🏀Secondo innesto a stelle e strisce 🇺🇸 Welcome, Marcus Lee ⛹🏾♂️🤩 Leggi la presentazione 📝 https://t.co/yHOtfG3dtB #LBASerieA #TuttoUnAltroSport #VanoliFamily pic.twitter.com/FieBnlM9fU
— Vanoli Cremona (@VanoliCremona) August 9, 2020
Pierre Jackson will sign a one-year deal with Panathinaikos, George Zakkas of SDNA reports.
The reporter adds that the guard out of Baylor was from the beginning the first choice of coach Giorgos Vovoras.
Jackson spent the past season in G League, where he averaged 20.7 points, 5.9 assist and 1.9 steals for the South Bay Lakers.
Fonte: SDNA.
Bergamo Basket has announced the signing of Rodney Purvis, who has agreed to a contract for the upcoming season.
Purvis moved to Cantù last February but he never debuted for the Italian club.
The guard has played 16 games with the Orlando Magic averaging 6 points.
Tarik Phillip is a new player of Hapoel Jerusalem, the Israeli team announced.
Last year the guard out of West Virginia averaged over 11 points and 4 assist in Eurocup for Tofas SC.
הפועל שמחה להודיע על החתמתו של השוטינג גארד טאריק פיליפ בן ה-26 (1.91 מ'), ששיחק בעונה האחרונה בטופאש הטורקית, ובעונה הקרובה ילבש את המדים האדומים בארנה. יאללה הפועל! 🚩🚩 pic.twitter.com/IiPshVCISy
— Hapoel Jerusalem B.C (@JerusalemBasket) August 9, 2020
Rodney Purvis will remain in Italy where he moved before the season was canceled due to coronavirus pandemic forced.
The former NBA guard has reached an agreement with Bergamo Basket of the Italian Serie A2.
Purvis moved to Cantù last February but he never debuted for the Italian club.
The guard has played 16 games with the Orlando Magic averaging 6 points.
The Illawarra Hawks of the Australian NBL are showing interest in Justinian Jessup, a source tells Sportando.
Jessup is a rookie out of Boise State where he averaged 16ppg, 4.4rpg, 2apg and 1.5spg as a senior in NCAA.
Chris Babb is close to returning to German Bundesliga where he has already played in Ulm.
The former Boston Celtics is in talks with Telekom Baskets Bonn, a source tells Sportando.
Babb spent last season in Greece with Promitheas averaging more than 9ppg in EuroCup and more than 6ppg in Greek League.
Gerald Robinson has signed the contract with Virtus Roma, a source tells Sportando, and the official announcement is expected soon.
The point guard will team up again with Chris Evans who has agreed with Virtus Roma as well. The duo has played in Montecarlo together.
Robinson started last season with Promitheas before moving to Bursaspor where he averaged more than 10ppg adding also 3apg.
Marcus Lee is heading overseas. The American big man has reached an agreement with a Vanoli Cremona of the Italian Serie A, a source tells Sportando.
Lee spent the last two seasons in G League with Sioux Falls Skyforce where he averaged 10.9ppg, 7.6rpg, 1.5rpg and 1.6bpg in 2019-2020.
The center has played three seasons with Kentucky before transferring to California for his senior year in NCAA.
Tekele Cotton signed a one-year contract with Tramec Cento, the italian team announced.
Last year the former Wichita State played just 3 games for BC Kalev-Cramo before the suspension.
Benvenuto a Cento, 'Kel!
News ➡️ https://t.co/1bnI6JrDDq
⚪️🔴 #WeAreCento pic.twitter.com/ELerWOhAbn
— Benedetto XIV Tramec Cento (@BenedettoXIV) August 8, 2020
Dwight Buycks is a new player of Nanterre 92, the french team announced.
The guard will replace Dallas Moore, who is leaving the team to join the Guangzhou Long Lions in CBA.
Buycks played in the top french division in the 2012/13 season, and was named Pro A Foreign MVP.
The former Marquette spent last year between China and Greece, where he played just 3 games for Olympiakos.
‼️ Dwight Buycks ‼️
C’est un ancien #MVP de Jeep ÉLITE qui vient remplacer Dallas Moore 💪🏼🔥🏀
Passé par @BCMBasket @NBA @valenciabasket @Lakers @DetroitPistons @olympiacosbc
+ d’infos sur https://t.co/A15BiHtb9w#WeAreJSF pic.twitter.com/HJyzyaRQZS
— Nanterre 92 (@Nanterre92) August 8, 2020
Isaiah Blackmon signed a two-year deal with Besiktas, the turkish team announced.
The rookie guard ended his senior year at ST.Francis(PA) with averages of 18.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals, shooting 41% from beyond the arc on over 6 attempts per game.
Isaiah Blackmon Beşiktaş'ta
Erkek Basketbol Takımımız, Birleşik Amerikalı oyuncu Isaiah Blackmon ile 2 yıllık sözleşme imzaladı.
👉🏻 https://t.co/gCgWRExBV4 pic.twitter.com/DZX6dGJZLE
— Beşiktaş Basketbol (@BJK_Basketbol) August 8, 2020
Nelson Weidemann is expected to join BG Göttingen, a source told Sportando.
The German guard comes from Brose Bamberg, where he averaged 4.4 points per game in BBL.
Texas A&M alumni Tonny Trocha-Morelos has signed with Colombian club Titanes de Barranquilla, a source told Sportando. He has last played for the San Andres Warriors.
Kendale McCullum is a new player of Helsinki Seagulls, as announced by the finnish team.
Mccullum had a great rookie season, with 18.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 7.1 assist and 2.6 steals for Uni Baskets Paderborn, in the German Pro A
🚨PELAAJASOPIMUSUUTISIA!🚨
Saksan ProA-liigan parhaaksi pelaajaksi valittu Kendale McCullum Seagullsiin!
📰https://t.co/s17g13Tcc9#Gullsnation #Korisliiga pic.twitter.com/QtdV5Qk9uQ
— HELSINKI SEAGULLS (@GullsBasketball) August 7, 2020
Demetrius Jackson signed a one-year deal with Rytas Vilnius, the Lithuanian team announced.
The former Notre Dame pointguard was drafted with the 45th overall pick by the Boston Celtics in the 2016 NBA Draft.
In NBA Jackson played for Celtics, Rockets and 76ers.
Former NBA player Demetrius Jackson (1.85 m 90 kg) signs with Rytas! 🔥💪 pic.twitter.com/kwagWt2qYQ
— BC RYTAS Vilnius (@RytasVilnius) August 8, 2020
Scottie James JR is a new player of the Giessen 46ers, the German team announced.
The rookie forward ended his senior season at Liberty with averages of 10.8 points and 7.3 rebounds.
Big Man für die JobStairs GIESSEN 46ers – Rookie Scottie James JR kommt frisch von der Universität https://t.co/OVkD1acglW pic.twitter.com/OaPAClgLZg
— JobStairs GIESSEN 46ers (@GIESSEN46ers) August 8, 2020
Helios Domzale announced the signing of Ryan Kriener.
Il rookie proviene da Iowa dove ha segnato 7.7 punti di media con 4.4 rimbalzi.
Coosur Real Betis announced the signing of James Feldeine. The guard comes from Hapoel Jerusalem.
Fonte: Coosur Real Betis.
According to David Sardinero, Dino Radoncic will sign a four-year deal with Casademont Zaragoza, but will play the next season on loan with Gipuzkoa Basket.
Last year Radoncic averaged 4.3 points and 4.1 rebounds over 18 ACB games for UCAM Murcia.
Dino Radoncic jugará en el Gipuzkoa Basket en Liga Endesa. Ficha cuatro temporadas por el Casademont Zaragoza, que le cederá al GBC la primera campaña
— David Sardinero (@davidsardinero) August 7, 2020
Duje Dukan is a new player of Tau Castellon, the spanish team announced.
Last year the former Wisconsin forward averaged 4.7 points and 1.8 rebounds per game in ACB for Movistar Estudiantes, shooting 42% from beyond the arc.
Fonte: Tau Castello.
Chris Evans will continue his career in Italy with Virtus Roma.
The forward spent last season with Orleans averaging 14.9ppg with 5rpg in Jeep Elite. The news has been anticipated by Superbasket and confirmed to Sportando.
Chalons-Reims announced the signing of Ekene Ibekwe.
The Nigerian big man comes from Pau-Orthez where he averaged 8.7ppg and 6.6rpg.
🚨📝 Recrutement 2020-2021
L’AMERICANO-NIGERIAN EKENE IBEKWE REVIENT AU @CCRBASKET POUR LA SAISON 2020/2021.
Welcome back @Ebeks25 ! pic.twitter.com/hI5mVHkexQ— Châlons-Reims (@CCRBASKET) August 7, 2020
CSM Oradea re-signed Pavle Reljic.
The player averaged more than 3ppg in both FIBA Europe Cup and Romanian league last season.
Fonte: CSM Oradea.
BC Siauliai announced the signing of Andy Van Vliet for the next two seasons.
The Belgian rookie completed his college career with William & Mary averaging 13.2ppg and 8.9rpg as a senior.
Fonte: BC Siauliai.
Besiktas announced the signing of Hakan Sayili.
2000-born player comes from Bandirma where he averaged 9.4ppg and 5.3rpg in TBL.
Hakan Sayılı Beşiktaş'ta
Erkek Basketbol Takımımız, Hakan Sayılı ile 3 yıllık sözleşme imzaladı.
👉 https://t.co/4FjkdKlx0w pic.twitter.com/5S7RpXzque
— Beşiktaş Basketbol (@BJK_Basketbol) August 7, 2020
According to Marc Stein, Facundo Campazzo’s arrival in the NBA has never been as likely as it is now.
The reporter adds that Real Madrid has known the player’s plans for 3 months.
The Argentinian pointguard has a buy-out of around 6 million euros.
According to the latest rumors, Minnesota and Dallas would be the teams most interested in signing the player.
On a City v Real Madrid day, this Facundo Campazzo update seems appropriate:
Campazzo's move to the NBA in October free agency has never looked more likely, league sources say
Real has known for three months, sources say, that the Argentinean playmaker plans to go to the NBA
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) August 7, 2020
Fenerbahce’s Vice President Semih Ozsoy says that nobody made an offer for Jan Vesely.
The Czech big man has been rumored as Barcelona’s main target at C position.
“We did not get any offer for him. We were with Jan a moment ago. He is happy in Istanbul. From time to time, there are always those kind of news. But there is no request for him. Our fans can rest assured. Nobody has reached out to us”.
Jan Vesely has a guaranteed deal with Fenerbahce without any opt out clause.
Fonte: Fenerbahce.
Devon Scott is a new player of Ironi Nahariya, the Israeli team announced.
The former Dayton forward played the final phase of the last Winner League with Hapoel Eilat, averaging 15.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.7 assist over 7 games.
מועדון הכדורסל עירוני נהריה מתכבד להודיע על החתמתו של השחקן דוון סקוט ,סנטר (2.06 , 26)
דני פרנקו על ההחתמה : " דוון יוסיף לנו מימד של קשיחות ופיזיות בצבע. יכולת המסירה של דוון והמנהיגות שהוא יודע להביא איתו על המגרש ובחדר ההלבשה הן נכס לקבוצה.קרדיט תמונות : מנהלת הליגה pic.twitter.com/MBKiKHY0UU
— Ironi Nahariya BC (@INahariya) August 7, 2020
Dallas Moore has been bought out of his contract with Nanterre to sign with Guangzhou Long Lions, a source told Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.
Last year the scoring guard averaged over 14 points and 2 assist per game between Jeep Elite and Eurocup, shooting 46% from beyond the arc.
Dallas Moore has been bought out of his contract with Nanterre to sign with Guangzhou Long Lions, I am told.
Moore will play in China in 2020-2021— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) August 7, 2020