Krka Novo mesto has signed Milan Milovanović, a source told Sportando. Serbian center last played for Legia Warszava.
Basket rumors
26/08/202021:15
Derryck Thornton signing with KK Borac
Rookie guard Derryck Thornton has reached an agreement on a deal with Serbian club KK Borac Čačak of the ABA Liga, sources told Sportando.
Thornton played for Duke, USC and Boston College during his college career. In his senior year at BC, he averaged 12.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.
25/08/202022:10
Burevestnik inks Javonte Douglas
Javonte Douglas is a new player of Burevestnik, the russian team announced.
Last year the forward averaged over 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assist for Olomoucko Prostejov, in the Czech NBL.
⚡️This guy will bring us a lot of emotions, dunks and alley-oops.
Welcome to Yaroslavl, JJ @DouglasJavonte!
📹 https://t.co/8dCcfSITSO pic.twitter.com/DXjnvQIdDw
— Burevestnik Yaroslavl (@bkburevestnik) July 14, 2020
25/08/202021:44
BC Larissa sign Spiros Mourtos, Kostantinos Papadakis
Spiros Mourtos and Kostantinos Papadakis are new players of BC Larissa, the greek team announced.
Mourtos spent the past two year with Ifestos Limnou, while Papadakis last year played for Panathinaikos, scoring 3.6 points per game.
#larisabc #larissa #larissabasketball #SpyrosMourtos pic.twitter.com/sLnD8jsdOz
— LARISA BC (@LARISABC1) August 25, 2020
#larisabc #larissa #larissabasketball pic.twitter.com/UiOsFsrQ3S
— LARISA BC (@LARISABC1) August 25, 2020
25/08/202020:36
Rakim Sanders, Hapoel Be’er Sheva BC part ways
Rakim Sanders has informed Hapoel Be’er Sheva BC that due to personal issues personal matters he will not be able to arrive in israel in the near future and honor his contract.
The Israeli team announced that a replacement will be signed in the coming days.
ראקים סנדרס אשר חתם בקבוצה הודיע בימים האחרונים לראשי המועדון כי עקב עיניינים אישיים לא יוכל להגיע בזמן הקרוב ולכבד את חוזהו.
בימים הקרובים יוחתם בקבוצה מחליף. pic.twitter.com/80vwz6JeMt— Hapoel Be'er Sheva BC (@BeerShevaBasket) August 25, 2020
25/08/202020:30
Leicester Riders in advanced discussions with Jonah Mathews
Leicester Riders are in advanced discussions with USC alum Jonah Mathews, a source told Sportando.
The rookie guard averaged 13.4 points, 1.9 assist and 1.4 steals as a senior with the Trojans.
25/08/202020:17
Sources: Donovan Jackson to join Polski Cukier Torun
Polski Cukier Torun agreed to terms with Donovan Jackson, a source told Sportando.
Last year the guard out of Iowa State averaged 13.2 points and 1.8 assist per game for Kolossos Rhodes.
25/08/202020:05
Wes Clark will not play with SIG Strasbourg
SIG Strasbourg announced that Wes Clark will not wear the club’s colors for the 2020/21 season.
On Monday the player passed the usual medical examinations. In view of the results of these tests, the doctors decided not to issue him with a medical certificate. Therefore, the contract cannot begin and the player will not wear the club colors for the coming season.
The french team is already looking for a new playmaker to replace him.
🚨 COMMUNIQUÉ OFFICIEL 🚨
La SIG Strasbourg vous informe que Wes Clark ne portera pas les couleurs du club pour la saison 2020/21 et que le match de ce mercredi 26 août contre @Gries_Basket est reporté ⤵️https://t.co/FQzaPPwKNV pic.twitter.com/bd2UkEmGwF
— SIG Strasbourg (@sigstrasbourg) August 25, 2020
25/08/202019:01
Deng Geu joins Horsens IC
HIC adds national team player from Uganda
Another important piece is added to the HIC roster for the upcoming season.
Deng Geu is the latest addition. A 203 centimeter power forward, who has a double citizenship for Uganda and USA.
Deng graduated this year from NCAA 1 school North Texas. In 2019/2020 he scored 7.5 points and grabbed 5.7 rebounds.
Prior to North Texas, Deng played for North Dakota State where he scored 9.6 points and grabbed 4.9 rebounds. Ex HIC player Lawrence Alexander also played for North Dakota State.
Moreover he has represented Uganda in the world cup qualifier, where he recorded 13.3 points and 11.3 rebounds.
Deng is supposed to play a major role in HIC, where he, with his energy and hustle, should be the cornerstone in the HIC defence.
25/08/202015:28
Shevon Thompson reportedly close to sign with Alba Berlin
Shevon Thompson is close to sign a deal with Alba Berlin.
Jamaican big man played the last seasοn in Belgium with Oostende averaging 12.1 points and 7.6 rebound.
American center Shevon Thompson is close to sign a deal with German champions, Alba Berlin, a source told @Sdna_gr
Thompson spent the last seasοn in Belgium with Oostende and averaged 12.1 points and 7.6 rebound per game.— Christos Tsaltas (@Tsaltas46) August 25, 2020
25/08/202010:47
Maccabi Rishon reportedly targets Shelvin Mack
Maccabi Rishon reportedly targets Shelvin Mack
American point guard ended last season with Hapoel Jerusalem averaging 11.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists in BCL.
Maccabi Rishon is looking into Shelvin Mack, who spent the last season with Milan and Hapoel Jerusalem
— Roi Cohen (@RoiCohen99) August 25, 2020
24/08/202022:29
Benedikt Turudic joins BG Göttingen
Croatian/German center Benedikt Turudic has signed a 3-month deal with BG Göttingen, the team announced. The deal includes an option for the remainder of the season.
Turudic joins the BBL team to replace the injured Dennis Kramer.
24/08/202021:34
Buducnost reportedly signing Tyler Hagedorn to 3-year deal
EuroCup and ABA Liga team Buducnost VOLI is signing rookie forward Tyler Hagedorn to a three-year deal, according to Ferhat Yesiltas.
Hagedorn just finished up his college basketball career at South Dakota. In his senior year, he averaged 18.1 points on an outstanding 51% from three, and was named to the All-Summit League First Team.
24/08/202020:11
Carlton Bragg signs with Basketball Nymburk
Rookie big man Carlton Bragg has signed a deal with Basketball Nymburk of the Basketball Champions League and Czech NBL, the team announced.
Bragg spent two years at Kansas before he transferred to New Mexico for his final two college seasons. In his senior year with the Lobos, he averaged 12.6 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game.
24/08/202019:54
Marko Ramljak signs with Balkan Botevgrad
Croatian swingman Marko Ramljak has signed a deal with Basketball Champion League qualifiers team Balkan Botevgrad, sources told Sportando.
Ramljak spent last season with Cibona Zagreb in the ABA Liga and Croatian league.
24/08/202013:36
Vasilije Vučetić close to signing with Krka
Serbian bigman Vasilije Vučetić is close to signing with Krka Novo mesto, a source told Sportando. In the past, Vučetić has already played in Slovenia for Olimpija Ljubljana before moving to Bilbao. He last played for Levitec Huesca.
24/08/202011:40
Lorenzo Cugini joins Gipuzkoa training camp
Bosman forward Lorenzo Cugini (US-ITA Passport) has joined ACB club Gipuzkoa San Sebastian for training camp.
He was MVP is Serie C averaged 27PPG and 12RPG shooting 40% 3s.
El forward italo-americano Lorenzo Cugini (1.98 m.; 26 años) se ha incorporado a la pretemporada del Delteco GBC.
Ha sido el MVP de la Serie C italiana promediando 27 puntos y 12 rebotes con un 40% de acierto en triples.
— Chema de Lucas (@chemadelucas) August 24, 2020
24/08/202009:21
KK Partizan, Eric Mika agree to deal
American big man Eric Mika will signs the contract with KK Partizan, a source told Sportando.
Eric Mika played last season with Xinjiang in CBA and Stokton in G League. With Sacramento Kings played one game in NBA with 6 points and 7 rebounds.
Eric Mika to Partizan Belgrade is a done deal.
Official announcement expected soon— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) August 24, 2020
23/08/202017:11
Luka Mitrovic joins Hapoel Jerusalem
Luka Mitrovic has signed a contract with Hapoel Jerusalem until the Basketball Champions League Final Eight, with the option to extend until the end of the 2020/21 season.
The forward spent last year with Manresa, averaging 8.2 points, 3.9 boards and 2.1 assist per game between ACB and BCL.
לוקה מיטרוביץ' (27, 2.06 מ') חתם בהפועל ״בנק יהב״ ירושלים עד לאחר טורניר הפיינל 8 של ליגת האלופות, עם אופציה להארכה עד תום העונה pic.twitter.com/JZeZ3bk4YE
— Winner League (@WinnerLeague) August 23, 2020
23/08/202015:39
Ironi Ness Ziona inks Kwan Cheatham
Ironi Ness Ziona announced the signing of Kwan Cheatham.
The big man spent last year between Jeep Elite (15.6 ppg, 7.4 rpg with LePortel) and the bulgarian NBL (15.3 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 2.6 apg for BC Levski Lukoil).
ברוך הבא, קוואן! 🧡
מועדון הכדורסל עירוני ״חי מוטורס״ נס ציונה מודיע על החתמתו של הפורוורד/סנטר קוואן צ׳יטהאם ג׳וניור (25, 2.08).מאיר טפירו: ״אני שמח שהחתמנו שחקן כמו קוואן. הוא גבוה נייד שיכול לקלוע במגוון דרכים, וייתן לנו מענה בשתי עמדות הפנים."#מתחילים #כאןבונים pic.twitter.com/T3oqKxN6Rm
— Ironi Ness Ziona (@ironinessziona) August 23, 2020
23/08/202015:28
Jamal Shuler reportedly joining Aris BC
Jamal Shuler reached an agreement with Aris BC, gazzetta.gr reports.
Last year the veteran guard played in the first greek division for Iraklis, averaging 13.5 points and 3.9 assist per game.
23/08/202015:06
Maccabi Tel Aviv reportedly pursuing Anthony Gill
Maccabi Tel Aviv is negotiating with Anthony Gill, Israeli reporter Or Shkedy reports.
According to the reporter, the parties are still far from an agreement.
The former Virginia power forward left Khimki after 3 seasons.
Last year Gill averaged 8.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game in Euroleague, shooting 56% from the field, 44% from beyond the arc and 86% from the foul line.
מיד ב-@WallaSport: מכבי תל אביב בוחנת את אופציית אנתוני גיל. בשלב הזה הפערים בין הצדדים די משמעותיים, אך העובדה כי נשאר ללא קבוצה בשלב הזה של הקיץ משאירה את האפשרות שיגיע לקבוצה כריאלית.
— Or Shkedy (@Orshkedy) August 23, 2020
23/08/202014:12
Hapoel Galil Gilboa keeps Joe Thomasson
Hapoel Galil Gilboa announced that Joe Thomasson will remain with the team for the 2020/21 season.
The guard ended last season with the Israeli team, averaging 15.7 points and 3.1 assist in 12 games.
23/08/202010:17
Quincy Acy, Maccabi Tel Aviv reportedly expected to part ways
Quincy Acy is unlikely to remain in Tel Aviv.
The former NBA big man and Maccabi negotiated a contract extension but without reaching a deal.
Acy averaged 4.8ppg and 3.5rpg in EuroLeague and 10.9ppg and 5.9rpg in Winner League.
As things stand, Maccabi Tel Aviv is expected to part ways With Quincy Acy
— Roi Cohen (@RoiCohen99) August 23, 2020
23/08/202008:58
Ironi Ness-Ziona add Jordan Murphy
Ironi Ness-Ziona announced the signing of Jordan Murphy.
The player wore the jersey of Iowa Wolves last season averaging 9.6ppg and 6rpg in G League.
ברוך הבא, ג׳ורדן! 🧡
מועדון הכדורסל עירוני ״חי מוטורס״ נס ציונה מודיע על החתמתו של הפורוורד/סנטר ג׳ורדן מרפי (23, 2.01).מאיר טפירו: ״ג'ורדן שחקן מיוחד, שעושה הרבה דברים על המגרש. הוא יתרום לנו בהרבה אספקטים – בינהם הגנה, ריבאונד וקשיחות.״#מתחילים #כאןבונים pic.twitter.com/A0ymIRKyTB
— Ironi Ness Ziona (@ironinessziona) August 23, 2020
22/08/202018:39
NPC Rieti signs Steve Taylor Jr
Steve Taylor Jr signed a one-year contract for NPC Rieti, as announced by the italian team.
Last year the forward played for Leonis Roma, in the italian second division, averaging 15.6 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2 assist per game.
NPC Rieti, sotto canestro arriva Steve Taylor Jr. 😎https://t.co/4l2z2487Y7#NpcRieti #Basket #SerieA2 #Dajemo #Lnp pic.twitter.com/RQ567U5Bng
— NPC Rieti (@npcrieti) August 22, 2020
22/08/202018:31
Kolossos Rhodes ink Kenny Goins
Kenny Goins is a new player of Kolossos Rhodes, the greek team announced.
The former Michigan State forward spent his rookie season with Trapani in the italian second division, averaging 11.5 points and 6.5 rebounds.
22/08/202018:20
Eric Mika reportedly close to join Partizan
Eric Mika is close to an agreement with KK Partizan, his agent told Nova.rs.
The big man out of BYU spent last season between China, NBA and G League.
He played 23 games for the Stockton Kings, with averages of 18.7 points and 11.9 rebounds.
22/08/202017:41
James Thompson IV joins Telekom Baskets Bonn
James Thompson IV signed a one-year contract with Telekom Baskets Bonn.
Last season the big man played 18 games for Poderosa Basket Montegranaro (13.4 ppg, 9.9 rpg) in the Italian second division and moved to South Korea in January, where he played ten games for the Seoul Thunders.
Willkommen auf dem #HEARTBERG James Thompson IV! Nach seiner College-Karriere für die @EMU_MBB und einer Rookie-Saison, die ihn u.a. in die 2. ital. Liga führte, macht der 2,08 Meter große Center nun seine nächsten Schritte auf dem #HEARTBERG! Alle Infos:https://t.co/SvFRZXmKml pic.twitter.com/U2MhPv1vJy
— Telekom Baskets Bonn (@TelekomBaskets) August 21, 2020
22/08/202017:31
Memi Becirovic signs with Nanjing Tongxi Monkey Kings
Memi Becirovic will remain in Chinese CBA. The experienced coach penned a two-year contract with Nanjing Tongxi Monkey Kings, his agent Boris Gorenc of Prostep Sports agency told Sportando.
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