Pallacanestro Trapani has re-signed LaMarshall Corbett.
The American averaged 21.2 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists per game this past season before Serie A2 was suspended.
Last season, the Avtodor rookie was the leader of Letkabelis, who helped him get into the Champions League playoffs, as well as finish in 3rd place in the Lithuanian Championship and win bronze medals of the Country Cup. In the Champions League 2019/20, Sakic spent 16 games, entering the top five best players of the entire European tournament in terms of efficiency and becoming the 8th BLP sniper with an average statistics of 17.4 points (44.3% three-point), 6.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.1 interceptions for 31.1 minutes.
In 24 matches of the Lithuanian 2019/20 Championship, the Croatian striker scored an average of 13.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 “assists” and 1.1 interceptions in 27.4 minutes. On January 5, it was Sakic with 20 points and 7 rebounds who became the main creator of the victory of Letkabelis over Zalgiris ( 83:72) At the end of the season, the team from Panevezys settled down in the top three (only Zalgiris and Ritas passed ahead), and the newcomer Avtodor was included in the 2nd symbolic five of the Lithuanian championship.
Zhelko already has experience playing in the VTB United League – in the 2018/19 season, he, together with his current teammate Markel Starks, defended the colors of Zielona-Gury. On February 10, 2019, Sakic became the best player in the victory match against Avtodor ( 108: 100 ), having written 19 points and 14 rebounds into his account. On March 31, 2019 in Saratov, the Croatian striker “limited” 12 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
In addition, behind Sakic– 15 matches in the national team of Croatia (including 4 games at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro). In the last matches of the Croatian national team, which took place on February 21 and 24 as part of the qualifying tournament for the European Championship 2021, the newcomer Avtodora appeared on the floor from the first minutes and helped to defeat Sweden – 72:56 (7 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists ) and the Netherlands – 69:59 (8 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds). He also played for the country’s youth team at the European Championships in Greece-2006 and Latvia-2008.
Zeljko Šakic– A pupil of the youth basketball school “Cibona”. He began his professional career in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, after which he performed at the Italian Montegranaro, the Spanish Manresa, the Bulgarian Lukoil Academic, the Croatian Zibone, the Romanian U-BT, the Polish Zelena Gora and Lithuanian Letkabelis.
Vladimir RODIONOV
President of Avtodor:
“Zeljko Shakich – an experienced fourth or fifth number with a competent vision of the site, medium and long throw. Productive on rebounds and comfortable in a quick game. This season, the Croatian striker was the leader of Letkabelis and led a modest team to the Champions League playoffs. We consider the acquisition of Shakich breeding luck. The presence of a basketball player with such experience and skill in combination with our talented youth is very important in the team. ”
Zhelko SHAKICH
Forward of Avtodor:
Avtodor made me the quickest offer, his leadership proved to be very good in communication and negotiations, so in the end I am happy to become part of the club for the next season. I hope we will have many good days, good matches, and we will fight to the end. I will do everything in my power for the team to win, and I hope that Markel Starks will help me in this. Two years ago we played with him in Zielona Gora, so we know each other very well. I am happy and motivated to come to Saratov. See you soon!”.
DOSSIER:
Zhelko SHAKICH
Date of birth: April 14, 1988
Height: 204 cm.
Weight: 106 kg.
Amplitude: Forward.
Place of birth: Zagreb (Yugoslavia).
Citizenship: Croatia.
SPORTS CAREER:
Teams:
2006–2007 – Kaptol (Zagreb, Croatia)
2007–2010 – Dubrava (Zagreb, Croatia)
2010–2011 – Zrinsky (Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
2011–2013 – Shiroki (Shiroki-Brieg, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
2013–2014 – Montegranaro (Italy)
2014–2015 – Manresa (Spain)
2015–2016 – Lukoil Academic (Sofia, Bulgaria)
2016–2017 – Zibona (Zagreb, Croatia)
2017–2018 – U-BT (Cluj-Napoca, Romania)
2018–2019 – Zielona Gora (Poland)
2019–2020 – Letkabelis (Panevezys, Lithuania)
Personal achievements:
2020 – Cup semi-finalist Of Lithuania.
2020 – 2nd symbolic five of the championship of Lithuania.
2018 – winner of the Romanian Cup.
2018 – bronze medalist of the Romanian championship.
2018 is the best forward of the championship of Romania.
2018 – the symbolic five of the championship of Romania.
2017 – FIBA Europe Cup quarter-finalist.
2017 – silver medalist of the Croatian championship.
2017 – the symbolic five of the championship of Croatia.
2016 – champion of Bulgaria.
2016 – finalist of the Cup of Bulgaria.
2016 – MVP Championship of Bulgaria.
2016 – participant of the All-Star Match of the Bulgarian Championship.
2013 – silver medalist of the championship of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
2013 – finalist of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Cup.
2013 – the symbolic five legionnaires of the championship of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
2012 – winner of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Cup.
2011, 2012 – two-time champion of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
2011 is the best forward of the Balkan League.
2010 – participant of the All-Star Game of the Croatian Championship.
Fonte: Avtodor Saratov.
Shimanee Susanoo Magic announced the signing De’Mon Brooks and reached an agreement with Reid Travis, a source told Sportando.
Brooks will be at his second season in Japan after having played with Ryukyu Golden Kings averaging 16.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2 assists per game.
Reid comes from Medi Bayreuth in Germany where he posted 9.9 points with 5.3 rebounds in Bundesliga and 14 points with 5.9 rebounds in FIBA Europe Cup.
Fenerbahce wants Sarunas Jasikevicius as head coach after Zeljko Obradovic’s departure and the two sides are negotiating a deal.
But Jasikevicius is not in a hurry to decide because he wants to wait also Barcelona that is playing ACB Final Fase.
Day after day, it seems unlikely that Jasikevicius will remain in Kaunas.
Ok, so this is what I've heard about Sarunas Jasikevicius situation recently:
– Saras is in advanced talks with Fenerbahce.
– However, he is waiting for ACB season-ending, because if Barca fails, he might get the job.
– Chances of him leaving Zalgiris are higher than expected.— Donatas Urbonas (@Urbodo) June 25, 2020
Guard Darrun Hilliard’s next contract with CSKA Moscow is valid until the summer of 2021.
The American player just finished his second season in European basketball but he already displays great potential. Hilliard joined the Army Men a year ago and he already proved to be solid 3-point specialist. Darrun made 41.2% of long-distance shots, his 85 shots made are second on the team to Mike James (114). He also finished 7th in EuroLeague in three-pointers made (56). The guard was CSKA second-leading scorer (after James) averaging 11.1 points, including 10.6 in EuroLeague games.
Dimitris Itoudis, CSKA head coach:
The club’s coaching staff and management has a high value for Darrun’s effort, we see big space for development and player’s willingness to become a top player. We are happy that we will continue our collaboration.
Darrun Hilliard, CSKA guard:
I am very fortunate and blessed to continue playing for CSKA. I feel really good about our team. We have a great understanding of the coaching staff and understanding how great of a opportunity we all have! Thank you to all of our fans and supporters! I will use every chance to improve as a player and help bring more titles to the Army Club!
Fonte: CSKA Moscow.
Anwil Wloclawek announced the departure of coach Igor Milicic after five seasons.
The coach won two PLK, two Supercups and one Polish Cup at the helm of the team from Wloclawek.
The new coach is Dejan Mihevc that won four titles in two years with Torun.
Fonte: Anwil Wloclawek.
Fortitudo Bologna is in advanced talks with Todd Withers, a source told Sportando.
The power forward has spent his first two seasons as a pro in G League with Grand Rapids Drive averaging, in 2019-2020, 10.7ppg, 5rpg and 1 assist before the league was canceled due to pandemic.
James Florence signed a two-year deal with BM Slam Stal Ostrów, the polish team announced.
The point guard spent last year between Lebanon and VTB League.
Florence was named MVP of the Polish TBL in the 2018/19 season.
Odpalamy kolejną transferową bombę.
Panie i Panowie 💛💙🖋️@JimmyFl0 przez najbliższe dwa sezony @PLKpl będzie zawodnikiem @BMSLAMStal.
Witamy w Ostrowie Wielkopolskim! #plkpl #JesteśmyZeStali pic.twitter.com/GPSIimoOzO— BM Slam Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski (@BMSLAMStal) June 24, 2020
Kanny Hasbrouck signed a one-year contract with Kleb Ferrara, the italian team announced.
Last year the veteran guard averaged over 14 points and 2 assist per game for Scaligera Verona, in the second italian division.
Brazilian forward Leo Meindl is close to sign with Montakit Fuenlabrada, Chema de Lucas reports.
This year Meindl averaged over 17 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assist for Sao Paulo FC, in the Brazilian NBB.
ÚLTIMA HORA: El Montakit Fuenlabrada, cerca de cerrar el fichaje de Leo Meindl (2.01 m.; 27 años).
Alero italo-brasileño procede del São Paulo, tercero y en el que no sigue, ha sido el cuarto máximo anotador de Brasil promediando 17,9 ptos., 7,2 reb. y 3,3 asist.
— Chema de Lucas (@chemadelucas) June 24, 2020
Ivan Karačić is the first player to sign a contract with MKS for the 2020/21 season.
Karačić is a 24-year-old forward. Until now, he has played for HKK Široki in the Bosnian league and ABA Liga 2. He finished past ABA games with averages of 8.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, and in the Bosnian league he scored 8.9 points, plus 6.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals.
Czas na pierwszy kontrakt! ✍️
Naszym nowym zawodnikiem jest 24-letni Ivan Karačić.
💬 – Nie mogę się doczekać, aby poznać miasto i drużynę. Zamierzam dać Wam bardzo dobry sezon – zapewnia 🏀
Więcej informacji ⬇️https://t.co/wbgSoWh3ij#plkpl #BudujemyMKS #DębowaSiła pic.twitter.com/JOHleAveUl
— MKS Dąbrowa Górnicza (@MKSDG_Kosz) June 24, 2020
Rostock Seawolves announced the signing of Behnam Yakhchali.
The Iranian player spent last year with Nanjing Monkeys in the Chinese Basketball Association. He averaged 16.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists over 11 games.
“From my point of view, Behnam is the best guard in Asia and has great international experience. He is also a complete player who has no real weaknesses in his game. In addition, he always works hard and puts the team’s success above all else. We are very happy that we were able to bring a player of this quality to Rostock, ”explains coach Dirk Bauermann.
Kasey Shepherd is a new player of Nizhny Novgorod, the russian team announced.
Last year the guard averaged 13.5 points, 3.8 assist and 1.5 steals for BC Kiev
БК "Нижний Новгород" подписал контракт с американским защитником Кейси Шепердом (190 см, 26 лет). Соглашение рассчитано на один сезон – https://t.co/k8MnA9t6xy
American guard Kasey Shepherd @juwanshepherd joined BC Nizhny Novgorod. pic.twitter.com/BD8nVpMuho
— BC Nizhny Novgorod (@BC_NN) June 22, 2020
Alba Berlin is interested in Ben Lammers to replace Landry Nnoko .
American big man has an escape from his contract with Bilbao this summer.
Lammers averaged 7.9 points and 4.8 rebounds in ACB this season.
El ALBA de Berlín se mueve rápido tras la salida de Landry Nnoko rumbo al Estrella Roja: está interesado en Ben Lammers (2.08; 24 años).
El pívot estadounidense del RETABet Bilbao Basket, con un año más pero cláusula de salida, ha sido una de las sensaciones en su debut en ACB.
— Chema de Lucas (@chemadelucas) June 24, 2020
Coach Igor Milicic and Anwil are parting ways.
Milicic reportedly in talks with Bamberg.
Było? To już pewne i potwierdzone. Igor Milicić pożegnał się z Anwilem, jest finalistą do pracy w Bambergu. Nowym trenerem we Włocławku będzie Dejan Mihevc, detale są finalizowane. #plkpl
— Adam Romański (@AdRomanski) June 24, 2020
W ten sposób kończy się najdłuższa w historii klubu trenerska era. Igor Milicic w Anwilu pracował pięć sezonów, zajął kolejno miejsca 4, 5, 1, 1 i 3. W #plkpl na boisku miał bilans 137-54, plus wygraną walkowerem, z czego po dogrywkach 6-3. W play-off Anwil Milicicia miał 26-18.
— Adam Romański (@AdRomanski) June 24, 2020
Stelmet Enea BC Zielona Gora announced the signing of Cecil Williams.
The American comes from Galitos Barreiro in Portuguese league where he averaged 16.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
🖊️ | Cecil Williams w Stelmecie Enea BC! Niski skrzydłowy ostatni sezon spędził w Portugalii, gdzie zdobywał średnio 16,8 punktu i 6,7 zbiórki. Witamy w Zielonej Górze, Cecil! pic.twitter.com/rJaLQ68zFr
— Stelmet Enea BC Zielona Góra 🇵🇱 (@basket_zg) June 24, 2020
Darrun Hilliard will remain in Moscow at least one more season.
The former NBA player and the Russian powerhouse are in discussions on a lucrative deal which would bring him back for the 2020-21 season, a Russian source told Sportando.
Hilliard ended his first year in Moscow averaging 10.6ppg with 2.4rpg in EuroLeague and 11.9ppg with 2.7rpg in VTB League.
Umana Reyer Venezia announced that Davide Casarin will remain with the team next season and will be the backup at guard position.
Casarin, born in 2003, has played 17 Serie A games this past season plus 2 in Supercup, 3 in Italian Cup and 2 in EuroCup.
Turk Telekom Ankara announced the signing of Can Korkmaz.
The player comes from Galatasaray.
Banco di Sardegna Sassari announced the signing of Justin Tillman.
The power forward comes from Hapoel Gilboa Galil where he is averaging 19.8 points and 10.3 rebounds in Winner League.
Will Moreton signs with Donar. The forward (1.98) played for Stonehill and he had in his senior year an average of 31.3 minutes, 18.9 points, three pointers 42.3%, 2.5 assists and 1.4 steals.
Luis Scola will decide by the end of the week his future.
The Argentinean star will decide whether to play one more season with the goal to be at the Olympics for the 5th time in career or retire.
If he keeps playing, Scola is expected to join Pallacanestro Varese.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Luis Scola will talk with Varese head coach Attilio Caja to understand better his role in the team and after he’ll decide which one his next team will be.
Legia Warszawa announced the signing of Justin Bibbins.
The American spent the season with KK Mladost Admiral Zemun in Serbia averaging 18.5 points, 2.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.
Fonte: Legia Warszawa.
Dusko Vujosevic will remain for one more season in Romania with U-BT Cluj-Napoca as coordinating coach.
The legendary coach joined U-BT last summer.
Fonte: U BT Cluj Napoca.
Collin Malcolm has signed with Karhubasket.
The American comes from Batumi in Georgia where he averaged 19 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.
Fonte: Karhubasket.
James McAdoo has signed in Japan with Hitachi Sunrockets.
The two-time NBA champion has played with Besiktas and Partizan Belgrade this season.
“I am beyond excited to begin my career in Japan with the historic Sunrockers Shibuya Organization. I can’t wait to get there and start working with my teammates towards winning a championship this season. My family and I look forward to immersing ourselves in Japanese culture and helping the community off the court. Thank you to the entire Sunrockers Organization for this opportunity to represent their great club on and off the court. See you soon!” McAdoo said.
Fonte: Sunrockers Shibuya.
The Hawks are delighted to announce the appointment of the Hungry Jack’s NBL’s most successful coach, Brian Goorjian, as the new Head Coach of the club for the next two seasons.
The appointment follows last week’s announcement that the licence for The Hawks had been purchased by a syndicate of local and overseas investors to lead the foundation club into the next exciting chapter of its history.
Goorjian won a record six NBL championships as coach with the South East Melbourne Magic, Sydney Kings and South Dragons in a decorated career spanning 20 years in which he enjoyed a 70 per cent winning ratio.
The six-time NBL Coach of the Year also coached the Australian Boomers from 2001 to 2009 and has spent the last 11 years coaching in China.
Co-Owner of The Hawks Dorry Kordahi said: “This is an exciting moment for our organisation and our fans. We have said all along we want to build solid foundations and a program that will be respected.
“Success breeds success and our focus is putting the right pieces in place to achieve this. Having Brian lead the way will give us this.
“Having been close friends with Brian for over 11 years at our time at the Sydney Kings, we have always said if I ever come back into owning a team again he would be there with me. So to see this come true is something special.
“We encourage all our loyal and passionate Hawks fans and sports fans in general to get on board for what we believe is going to be an exciting journey ahead.”
Goorjian said: “I am very excited to have the opportunity to return to the NBL as the Head Coach of the Hawks. I want the fans to know that I am totally committed to putting together a team and staff that the community will get behind and be proud of.
“Over many years I have competed against the Hawks and seen at first hand the passion of their fans. I feel Wollongong and surrounding areas have a very strong basketball following. Their fans are loud and have always shown outstanding loyalty to their team. It’s definitely a basketball community and one that I will enjoy being a part of.
“Over time, I would like to build a winning culture with a team that is consistently in the top four, that has a chance each year of winning a championship.
“My immediate priority is to put together a staff that is highly skilled and committed to developing the players. Obviously we are also trying to put together the best possible playing roster. Not only do we want good players, it’s just as important to me that they are good people.
“A key ingredient in any successful organisation is the ownership. I have a history with Dorry Kordahi since my days at the Kings and have formed a very close friendship with him. During discussions with Dorry and the other two owners, Bryan Colangelo and Michael Proctor, I have been equally impressed by their commitment and passion to build a really strong franchise. They are all successful in their chosen careers and I felt the chemistry between us all was really great.
“The last 11 years I have been coaching in China but of course I have been following the developments in the NBL. I now feel very confident in its future looking at the direction that Larry Kestelman has taken the League both on and off the court.
“The NBL has now once again become a respected competition around the world and what Larry has achieved in a relatively short period is nothing short of amazing.”
Hungry Jack’s NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger said: “Brian Goorjian is the NBL’s most successful ever coach and one of the most respected and recognisable figures in the game. His decision to return to Australia and join The Hawks is a great endorsement of the NBL and our vision for it to become a club that people can be proud of on and off the court.”
BRIAN GOORJIAN BIOGRAPHY
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Career Highlights:
Now it is official: Zeljko Obradovic has decided to leave Fenerbahce.
The Serbian coach leaves the Turkish powerhouse after seven seasons.
Obradovic won the EuroLeague title in 2017 with Fenerbnahce and several BSL championships.
Fonte: Fenerbahce.
Cameroonian big man Landry Nnoko has accepted Crvena Zvezda’s offer, a source told Sportando.
Eurohoops reported first about the Serbian team interest into Alba Berlin’s big man.
Panathinaikos and team manager Fragiskos Alvertis have reportedly parted ways, according to Gazzetta.gr.
A club legend who has won 5 Euroleague titles in a career split between 1990 and 2009, Alvertis has also coached Panathinaikos in 2014 and be the team manager in these last seasons.
Fonte: Gazzetta.gr.