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De’ Longhi Treviso front runners to get Davide Casarin on loan

Italian prospect Davide Casarin is expected to be loan next season by Reyer Venezia.
De’ Longhi Treviso are the front runners to sign him, a source tells Sportando.

Vanoli Cremona was interested in the player as well but De’ Longhi will offer him the chance to play in Europe (Still unknown if EuroCup and BCL) and is close to getting him.

Portland Trail Blazers to talk with these five top head coaching candidates for the bench

As reported Shams Charania these are top head coaching candidates for the Portland Trail Blazers bench: Clippers assistant Chauncey Billups, Spurs assistant Becky Hammon, Univ. of South Carolina/USA women’s coach Dawn Staley, Nets assistant Mike D’Antoni and Spurs executive Brent Barry

Warriors guard Nico Mannion to play OQT with Italy; Paolo Banchero’s status still unclear

Golden State Warriors guard Nico Mannion will play the upcoming FIBA OQT in Belgrade with the Italian NT, a source told Sportando. Mannion made his debut with Italy in July 2018, becoming one of the youngest players to ever appear in the Italian jersey.

The next hours will be decisive, however, to understand if Duke prospect Paolo Banchero will play in Serbia with Italy, making his debut with the National Team. Banchero received his Italian passport a few months ago and committed to play with Italian NT, but it is still unknown if the player will debut in a couple of weeks.

Elias Harris joins Sanen Neophoenix

Elias Harris will play the next season in the Japanese B.League for the Sanen Neophoenix.
The german forward out of Gonzaga spent last season between Germany and Spain.
Harris averaged over 13 points and 4 rebounds in 22 minutes in 19 ACB games for Casademont Zaragoza.

Donar Groningen signs Donte Ingram

Donte Ingram is a new player of Donar Groningen, the dutch team announced.

Ingram spent last season in the New Zealand NBL with the Nelson Giants (18.3 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.7 spg).

Trinchieri says ‘is only a matter of days’ for his new agreement with Bayern Munich

Andrea Trinchieri will most likely continue to lead Bayern Munich next season.

The Italian coach spoke with Abendzeitung:

“We are very, very close. I think my contract signature is only a matter of days. This season gives you almost no room to sit down. Now we are very close to an agreement. After the talks with Mr. Hainer, I am convinced that there will be a different Bayern after SAP Garden. The arena will be one of the best and most modern in Europe and will give the club an enormous boost… That day will come soon. Then we will see the real potential of this club. I can hardly wait. “

Josip Sobin inks two-year deal with MKS Dabrowa Gornicza

MKS Dabrowa Gornicza has officially announced the two-year agreement signed by Josip Sobin.

The Croatian big man comes from a season at BM Slam Stal Ostrow with averages of over 8 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists between the Polish league and the FIBA Europe Cup.
 

Sergio Scariolo a name to keep an eye on if Virtus Bologna decides to change coach

Sergio Scariolo is a strong candidate for Virtus Bologna head coaching job, as reported by Il Corriere dello Sport and confirmed to Sportando.

Sasha Djordjevic’s departure from Virtus Bologna was almost certain when Serie A playoffs started, also considering the elimination in EuroCup semifinals against Unics Kazan and the missed chance to play in EuroLeague next season.

But Virtus Bologna dominated the Serie A playoffs and the finals against Olimpia Milano winning the title after twenty years.

After Scudetto, Virtus Bologna owner Massimo Zanetti said that he will see, talk and negotiate with Djordjevic whose future could be far from Bologna.

Scariolo recently extended the contract with Toronto Raptors but he is open to a return to Italy where he coached Olimpia Milano from 2011 to 2013.

Brandon Wood agrees to terms with Zlatibor

Former Michigan State guard Brandon Wood has agreed to a deal with Serbian team Zlatibor of the ABA Liga 2, sources told Sportando.

Wood is a veteran guard who has played in several countries during his career, including Hungary, Italy, Lithuania and Switzerland.

Deshawn Stephens signs with BC Igokea

Former San Diego State big man Deshawn Stephens has signed a contract with BC Igokea of the ABA Liga and Basketball Champions League, his agency, SLASH Sports, told Sportando.

Stephens has played for the Bakken Bears in Denmark this season, averaging around 15 points and seven rebounds per game in the Danish Basketligaen and Basketball Champions League.

Barcelona agrees to 2-year deal with Sertac Sanli

ACB powerhouse FC Barcelona has agreed to a 2-year deal with Turkish center Sertac Sanli, as reported by beIN Sports and confirmed by Eurohoops.

Sanli, who will play outside Turkey for the first time in his career, comes off a strong Euroleague Final Four in which he contributed to Anadolu Efes’ maiden title with 15.5 ppg and 5.0 rpg.

Matt Janning close to signing with Kawasaki Brave Thunders

Matt Janning is closing in on a deal with the Kawasaki Brave Thunders of the Japanese B.League, sources told Sportando.

The 6-year EuroLeague veteran played this season with BAXI Manresa in Spain, averaging 10 points in the Liga ACB.

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