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15/07/2020 12:57

Emmett Naar returns to Illawarra Hawks

The Hawks have announced Emmett Naar as their first player signing for the 2020-21 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season.

Naar has been a key part of The Hawks’ roster over the past two seasons, playing 53 of a possible 56 games.

The point guard showcased his talent over a six-game span in December and January last season, amassing double digit scoring in five of those six appearances.

The 26-year-old represented Australia at the 2013 FIBA Under 19 World Championships and holds the Saint Mary’s school record for assists, dishing out 816 dimes across his four-year college career from 2014-2018.

Hawks Head Coach Brian Goorjian said: “We are thrilled to have Emmett return to The Hawks. He is a terrific young talent and it was no surprise that he was the subject of a lot of interest from other teams.

“Emmett’s decision to remain with The Hawks is a great endorsement of the club’s direction and we look forward to making more exciting announcements over the coming weeks.”

Naar said: “I couldn’t be more excited about coming back and giving it another crack at The Hawks. I’m really pumped.

“Talking to Goorj a lot, and he would relay things onto me, and just what he had to say was super positive both about his vision for the team and the ownership groups.

“As soon as I started talking to him, I realised we could get something really good going and hopefully it will transition to some wins and a lot of success in the upcoming seasons.”

Fonte: NBL.

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15/07/2020 12:08

Stelmet Enea BC Zielona Gora officially signs Gabriel Lundberg

Stelmet Enea BC Zielona Gora officially sign Iffe Lundberg .

Lundberg played this season with Tenerife in Spain.

 

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14/07/2020 19:11

Toms Leimanis signs with Tsmoki-Minsk

Latvian point guard Toms Leimanis has signed with Tsmoki-Minsk of the VTB League. He spent this past season in Spain’s LEB Oro with Valladolid.

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⚡ А ў нас яшчэ адзін навічок – 25-гадовы абаронца Томс Лейманіс з Латвіі. ⠀ 🏀 Томс Лейманіс @tleimanis – 25-гадовы абаронца з Латвіі. Яго баскетбольная кар'ера пачалася 10 гадоў таму ў моладзевай камандзе «Вентспілса». Тым часам ён прыцягваўся ў моладзевыя зборныя краіны. З камандай U-20 ён заваяваў срэбра еўрапейскага чэмпіянату. ⠀ Праз 2 гады Лейманіс паспрабаваў свае сілы ў аснове. Сезоны 2014/15 і 2015/16 Томс правёў у «Ліепая/Трыабет», а потым на год ізноў вярнуўся ў «Вэнтспілс». Сезон 2017/18 абаронца пачынаў у «Бэтсафе/Ліепая», але пасля 10 гульняў за гэту каманду перабраўся ў эстонскую «Валка/Валга». Якасны сезон дазволіў латвійцу паспрабаваць свае сілы ў Грэцыі («АСА Караівас Амаліадас»). Мінулы гульнявы год правёў у другім дывізіёне Іспаніі, дзе дапамог «Вальядаліду» стаць чэмпіёнам турніру. Томс згуляў у 24 матчах з сярэднімі паказнікамі ў 9 ачкоў, 1.6 падбораў, 3 перадачы. ⠀ Апроч таго, Лейманіс – адзін іх кандыдатаў у зборную Латвіі. ⠀ 💬 Галоўны трэнер «Цмокі-Мінск» Расціслаў Вяргун: «Рады вітаць Томса ў камандзе. Гэта падпісанне – выдатная магчымасць для нас атрымаць гульца, які мае жаданне развівацца. Мы паспрабуем здабыць з гэтага максімум карысці. Томс вельмі «зараджаны» на тое, каб праявіць сябе на новым узроўні. Спадзяюся, і ў яго, і ў нас усё атрымацца». ⠀ Адзначым, што кантракт гульца прадугледжвае выпрабавальны перыяд. #tsmokiminsk

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14/07/2020 16:19

Cedevita Olimpija is counting on Rok Radović

Young swingman Rok Radović will play for Cedevita Olimpija next season, a club announced on their website. Radović joined Zagreb’s based Cedevita (now called Cedevita Junior) few seasons ago and spent first few months of the previous season on a loan at OKK Beograd.

Slovenian later joined Olimpija for second part of Slovenian championship, but was managed to log just one appearance before the competition was cancelled because of the coronvirus outbreak.

Fonte: Cedevita Olimpija website.

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14/07/2020 15:41

Patrik Auda opts out of deal with Boulazac

Patrik Auda terminated his contract with Boulazac, the French club announced.
Auda is free agent while Boulazac is on the market for a replacement of the Czech forward.

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14/07/2020 15:31

Efes signs Sertac Sanli to contract extension

Anadolu Efes Istanbul announced the contract extension of Sertac Sanli.
The Turkish player averaged 7.8ppg and 4.7rpg in BSL and 6.9ppg and 2.2rpg in EuroLeague.
Sanli penned a 1+1 deal.

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14/07/2020 15:13

Fenerbahce, Lorenzo Brown agree to deal

Lorenzo Brown will be the starting point guard of Fenerbahce, a source told Sportando.-

The American was on Fenerbahce’s radars since days but in the first moment the two sides were not able to reach an agreement.

After days of negotiations, the team has been reached and Brown is ready to join the BSL and EuroLeague powerhouse.

Brown is moving to Istanbul after a strong season in Serbia with KK Crvena Zvezda where he averaged 12.3ppg, 3.3rpg and 4.6apg in EuroLeague and 10.ppg, 2.7rpg and 6.3apg in ABA Liga.

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14/07/2020 14:58

London Lions keep captain Joe Ikhinmwin

London Lions Captain, Joe Ikhinmwin makes it eight straight seasons after the club confirms his return once more for the 2020-21 season.

Joe has been a fan favourite since joining the Lions in 2013 and has been an ever present at the Copper Box Arena. The Captain has delivered a two Playoff Finals, a BBL Cup and the Club’s first ever League Championship in 2019.

An improved three-point percentage to 42% and 15 minutes a game saw the Lions stalwart play a stellar role in blending the many offensive and defensive talents the team had this past season. Playing in several roles he excelled in coming on and creating a change in energy.

The Lions Captain had this to say, “It’s a great feeling to be part of this new era the Lions are going into: I’m grateful to the club & fans for continuing to support my dream, many sacrifices have been made to get us here and they were all worth it! “

Lion’s Head Coach, Vince Macaulay commented on the London-born forward, “I think Joe has created a special BBL career, he brings special qualities on and off the floor, he understands what it means to play in London as a Londoner, walking the walk every time. Joe works hard with his team mates to drive that ethos, on the floor he will do whatever is necessary in any position to help us win, most importantly the fans know he gives all to the cause.”

Ikhinmwin spent four years at South Carolina State University where he averaged six points and three boards in his final two years before graduating in 2012.

A season with the Newcastle Eagles in 2012, then saw him sign for his hometown club. Joe was delighted to not only be back but to help get the club to silverware. “It’s a great honour to be returning to the Lions for my 6th season with the club. We did well last season despite setbacks along the way, but we fell one short on our aims, this year we will do whatever it takes to get over the line and I can’t wait to get started”.

Ikhinmwin has a media presence and helps in raising awareness and promoting basketball to the next generation of athletes .

Fans will get to see the team for the first time on the 15th of September, opponents, yet to be decided as the Basketball Champions League draw takes place this Wednesday the 15th of July, live at 10am on our facebook page.

Tickets and details of television coverage will come out nearer the date as we follow Government guidelines on indoor sports.

Fonte: London Lions.

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