Basket rumors

BC Rytas Vilnius keeps Arnas Butkevicius

BC Rytas Vilnius announced that Arnas Butkevicius will remain with the team for another season.

This year the guard averaged over 8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assist in Eurocup.

MoraBanc Andorra, David Walker officially part ways

MoraBanc Andorra announced that they have officially parted ways with David Walker, who will leave the team after four seasons.

This year the sharpshooter out of Northeastern averaged 9.1 points and 1.6 assist in Eurocup, shooting 51% from beyond the arc.

John Gillon joins Darussafaka

Darussafaka announced the arrival of John Gillon.
The pointguard signed a 2 year (with 1 season optional) contract.
After playing in the NBA G-League between 2017-2019, John joined Pieno žvaigždės Pasvalys of Lithuania and had a good season by having 14 points (50% FG, 38% 3p, 78% FT), 4.4 assists, 2.2 rebounds per game.

Andrew Crawford inks two-year deal with Germani Brescia

Andrew Crawford signed a two-year deal with Germani Brescia, the italian team announced.

The swingman was named MVP of the Serie A in the 2018/19 season.

Crawford spent last year between Turkey and Italy, where he averaged 5.7 points per game in Euroleague for Olimpia Milano.

 

Trey Drechsel, Partizan sign 3-year deal

It’s a done deal between Trey Drechsel and EuroCup team Partizan Belgrade as both sides have signed a three-year contract, sources tell Sportando. The official announcement is expected soon.

Drechsel committed to a long-term deal with the Serbian powerhouse after emerging as the best import player in Serbia’s KLS in his rookie season with a league-high 23.6 PIR per game.

The young, 6’6 (198-cm) guard averaged 18 points and 7.6 rebounds per game for Mladost Zemun.

Anwil Wloclawek ink Tre Bussey

Anwil Wloclawek announced the signing of Tre Bussey.
The guard spent the 2018/19 season in Poland with Polpharma Starogard Gdanski, where he averaged 17.6 points and 3 assist per game, shooting 42% from beyond the arc.

Brock Motum ends his contract with Valencia Basket

Australian power forward Brock Motum dissociates himself from Valencia Basket once the contract he had with our first men’s team has ended.

Our Club wants to thank Motum for the professionalism, dedication and work done during the time that he has defended the Valencia Basket shirt, and wishes them the best in their future, both professionally and personally.

Fonte: Valencia.

Pinar Karsiyaka extends Tony Taylor until 2022

Tony Taylor extended his contract with Pinar Karsiyaka until 2022, the turkish team announced.

Last year Taylor averaged 12.4 points and 3.9 assist between BSL and Eurocup, shooting 51% from the field, 49% from beyond the arc and 83% from the foul line.

Bahcesehir ink Deniz Kilicli

Deniz Kilicli is a new player of Bahcesehir Koleji, the turkish team announced.

The former West Virginia big man last year averaged 7.2 points and 3.8 rebounds in BSL for Buyukcekmece.

Keith Hornsby joins Ewe Baskets Oldenburg

Keith Hornsby signed with Ewe Baskets Oldenburg, the german team announced.
Last year the former LSU guard averaged over 16 points and 3 assist in BCL, shooting 44% from beyond the arc.

Kevin Jones remains with Alvark Tokyo

Kevin Jones will remain with Japanese team Alvark Tokyo one more season.
The power forward averaged 15.4ppg and 7.3rpg in his first season in Japan.

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