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Henk Norel retires at 32: “I don’t want another knee surgery”

Henk Norel announced his retirement.
The Dutch big man said that he doesn’t want another knee surgery after having five procedures during his career.

Norel joined Heroes Den Bosch last season and made the debut last January, 16 months after the surgery he had in September 2018.

“Heroes wanted to keep me. The club was willing to let me practice less and play fewer games. But I didn’t like that. That’s not fair, not to the club and not to myself. When I play basketball, I want to go for it, not just worry about my knees” Norel told BD. “Basketball has always been my life and it suddenly comes to an end. I will really continue to come to Heroes in De Maaspoort to watch games and soon play again at a lower level. I love this game too much for that. But active top sport, that’s over for me”.

Bursaspor announced Chris Jones’ departure for Tel Aviv

Bursaspor thanked Chris Jones and announced that his contract has been bought out by Maccabi Tel Aviv. The point guard recently re-signed with Bursaspor but the Israeli champions decided to pen him to a contract using the EuroLeague clause he had in the contract.

 

Nate Jawai officially re-signs with Cairns Taipans

The Cairns Taipans have retained Nathan Jawai on a two-year deal. The agreement will see Jawai committed to his hometown team for at least seven years of his career that began as a Cairns Basketball junior recruited from Bamaga.

Jawai remains one of the most successful products of Far North Queensland and continues to be a dominant force in the NBL as one of Australia’s most experienced and credentialed big men. In 2019-20 Jawai suited up for every game to average 8.0 points and 3.4 rebounds, while leading the team as a player-voted co-captain.

Taipans Head Coach Mike Kelly acknowledged the special loyalty between Cairns and Jawai and said that it had been rewarding to see his development over the last few years.

“I love that Nate has continued to grow in all aspects of his game, and particularly in the way that he approaches his role.

“He’s got the ability to influence a game on the floor as well as off it, and his positive influence on the team has been really important,” said Kelly.

“We want to continue to build with him and he’s really bought into this group which has been fun to watch. He’s committed to this club and I’m excited to see him have another great season in orange.”

In December, Jawai will suit up for his fifth consecutive season for the Taipans – after originally signing for three years in 2016 and then a one-year contract in 2019.

The two-year deal will keep the Queensland State Government ambassador at home potentially for the remainder of his playing career, and Jawai said that it was his ambitions for the club and for his future that were the main factors in re-signing.

“Last year was obviously really fun and really enjoyable to be part of. We have a really unique group, the chemistry was undeniable and playing under Coach Kelly just continues to get better,” said Jawai.

“I want to win a Championship for Cairns and we know last season we weren’t too far off. Now we are all just really, really motivated.”

“I owe a lot to this community and to basketball, and that is something I’ve been reflecting about a lot during this extended off-season.

“The club and I have been working on something behind-the-scenes that I cannot wait to reveal, and I’m really looking forward to what the future holds.”

John Petrucelli to join Ratiopharm Ulm

American guard John Petrucelli has agreed to terms with Ratiopharm Ulm of the German BBL and EuroCup, a source told Sportando.

Petrucelli spent last season with Hapoel Beer Sheva in Israel, averaging 13 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 steals.

Talib Zanna to remain with Hapoel Tel Aviv

Nigerian power forward Talib Zanna will remain in Israel with Hapoel Tel Aviv for the 2020-21 season, the team announced.

Zanna first joined the Israeli club in May for the restart of the 2019-20 season. He averaged 10.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game in 11 games.

FIP reportedly considering extra costs for teams, games with no fans in new season plan

According to the Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian basketball federation (FIP) is considering games without fans in the stands, at least in the first part of the season, in the new protocol for the 2020-21 campaign.

The protocol estimates extra costs of 10,000 euros per month for each Serie A team for testing players and coaches every four days, sanitizing arenas and taking all the needed precautions for road trips. Teams shall also undergo serological tests prior to preseason tournaments, the SuperCup in August and before the start of the regular season.

Isiaha Mike reportedly joining Chemnitz 99ers

Isiaha Mike signed with Chemnitz 99ers, his agent told to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.
The canadian forward ended his junior year at SMU with over 14 points and 6 rebounds per game, shooting 48% from the field, 37% from beyond the arc and 80% from the foul line.

MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg inks Desi Rodriguez

Desi Rodriguez signed a one-year contract with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg, with the option for another season.
The former Seton Hall swingman spent the last two seasons for the Agua Caliente Clippers, in G League.

Xavier Munford signs with Frutti Extra Bursaspor

Xavier Munford is a new player of Frutti Extra Bursaspor, as announced by the turkish team.
Last year the guard averaged over 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assist in G League, for the Delaware Blue Coats.

Szczecin agrees to terms with Kasey Hill

Polish side King Wilki Morskie Szczecin has agreed to terms with American guard Kasey Hill, a source tells Sportando.

Florida alum averaged 17.1ppg and 7apg in German Pro A with Eisbaren-Bremerhaven and will replace Xavier Moon who won’t join the team after having initially signed.

Justin Robinson expected to join VL Pesaro

Justin Robinson is expected to join VL Pesaro, a source tells Sportando.
The point guard is moving to Pesaro after two years in France with Elan Chalon.
He averaged more than 11 points per game in Jeep Elite adding 2.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists.

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