Basket rumors

05/07/202015:05

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.

Welcome to Brescia, Andrew Crawford❗️
⏺ https://t.co/CXxdGlDOiy

🔝 Stoffa da MVP per il nuovo vestito della Germani: ufficiale l'acquisto dello statunitense, che nella stagione 2018-2019 è stato l'MVP della Serie A. Per lui un contratto valido per due stagioni#GoLeonessaGo pic.twitter.com/byYGFvO3R3

— Basket Brescia Leonessa (@LeonessaBrescia) July 5, 2020

05/07/202014:25

Andy Ogide re-signs with Cestistica San Severo

Andy Ogide will remain another year with Cestistica San Severo, the italian team announced.

Last season the big man averaged over 18 points and 8 rebounds per game.

05/07/202014:18

Jamal Olasewere joins Eurobasket Roma

Jamal Olasewere signed a one-year contract for Eurobasket Roma, his agency announced.
The forward out of Long Island spent several seasons in the Italian A2.

We are happy to announce that @MallyTheKid is back in the @LNPsocial with @ebkroma! pic.twitter.com/iRJhVP9ecI

— Hoops Management (@hoopsmanagement) July 5, 2020

05/07/202011:09

Real Betis to sign Nick Kay

Australian power forward Nick Kay has accepted an offer from Coosur Real Betis and is ready to sign a deal with the ACB team, a source told Sportando and Chema de Lucas.

Kay averaged 15.8ppg, 8rpg, 3.1apg, 1.2bpg for the Perth Wildcats last season.

05/07/202011:07

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.

05/07/202011:01

Zenit, Anton Ponkrashov expected to part ways

Veteran Russian guard Anton Ponkrashov is not expected to continue with Zenit Saint Petersburg, as reported by Sportsdaily.ru.

Ponkrashov, arrived from UNICS Kazan last summer, averaged just 2.5 points and 1.4 rebounds per game during the last Euroleague season.

05/07/202010:32

Barcelona reportedly eyeing Jan Vesely to replace Ante Tomic

Barcelona is reportedly eyeing Czech center Jan Vesely to replace Ante Tomic, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Vesely is under contract until 2022 with Fenerbahce, with which he averaged 8.6 points and 4.2 rebounds per game during the last Euroleague season.

05/07/202009:20

Strasbourg to reportedly sign Simone Fontecchio

According to Italian newspaper Il Resto del Carlino, Jeep Elite and BCL side SIG Strasbourg will reportedly sign Italian forward Simone Fontecchio.

Former Milano and Cremona player last played for Reggio Emilia, averaging 11.0 points and 4.0 rebounds in 21 LBA games last season, with an impressive 44.3% from 3.

04/07/202021:24

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.

Klub Koszykówki Włocławek ma przyjemność ogłosić, iż nowym obrońcą w zespole został TRE BUSSEY 🏀

WIĘCEJ o zawodniku, komentarz trenera Mihevca TUTAJ ⤵️https://t.co/RnPylKa8Wy #WelcomeTre #WracamyPoKoronie #plkpl pic.twitter.com/7X0wHNcmIB

— Klub Koszykówki Włocławek (@Anwil_official) July 4, 2020

04/07/202021:15

Sources: Perry Jones III re-signs with Bursaspor

Former NBA forward Perry Jones III has re-signed with EuroCup newcomer Bursaspor, a source told Sportando.

Jones averaged 13.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in 21 Turkish BSL games last season.

04/07/202021:00

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.

Good luck, @brockm12

Cas 👉 Brock Motum finaliza su contrato con Valencia Baskethttps://t.co/OdVI3FoBSF

Val 👉 Brock Motum finalitza el seu contracte amb Valencia Baskethttps://t.co/TpleEKXJ5F

Eng 👉 Brock Motum ends his contract with Valencia Baskethttps://t.co/UZD9XkS1ru pic.twitter.com/fp63WGTavV

— Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) July 4, 2020

04/07/202020:18

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.

Tony Taylor ile 2 yıl daha!

🔗 https://t.co/TQCsrVs8S2 pic.twitter.com/Dxzz5U6EOU

— Pınar Karşıyaka (@KSKBasket) July 4, 2020

04/07/202020:13

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.

Şimdi zafer çığlıklarını birlikte atma zamanı👊🏻 Bahçeşehir Ailesine hoş geldin Deniz Kılıçlı 🔥🐉 #BizBahçeşehiriz #RedDragons #FlyHighTogether @deniz_monty pic.twitter.com/u7Q9xU024f

— BahcesehirBasketbol (@BKBasketbol) July 4, 2020

04/07/202019:50

Sam Dekker reportedly on Panathinaikos radar

Sam Dekker is one of Panathinaikos’ targets to strengthen the roster, Eurohoops reports.

The forward out of Wisconsin spent his first year in Europe with Lokomotiv Kuban, averaging over 13 points and 5 rebounds in Eurocup.

04/07/202019:37

Adalberto Diaz joining Soles de Mexicali on 2-year deal

Rookie forward Adalberto Diaz is joining the Mexican LNBP champions Soles de Mexicali on a 2-year deal, a source told Sportando.

Diaz has signed his first pro contract after playing college basketball at NCAA D2 school Northwest Nazarene. He averaged 13 points per game in his final year of college.

04/07/202019:18

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.

🚨 #TransferAlarm 🚨

📡 #EWEBaskets legen nach: Keith Hornsby verstärkt Guard-Positionen!

📢 Statements zur Personalie von Hermann Schüller, Srdjan Klaric & Mladen Drijencic auf unserer Website:

🖱️ https://t.co/W9HuvEXlbT pic.twitter.com/ACct0HZnVV

— EWE Baskets (@EWE_Baskets) July 3, 2020

04/07/202017:28

CSM CSU Oradea re-signs Aaron Broussard

CSM CSU Oradea announced that Aaron Broussard has re-signed for one more season.
Broussard averaged 12.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists this season in Romanian league.

04/07/202017:25

Obi Enechionyia to re-sign with Coosur Real Betis

Obi Enechionyia will stay with Coosur Real Betis next season too, a source told Sportando.
The Temple Alum has reached an agreement with the Spanish team to re-sign.
Obi Enechionyia comes from a season in which he averaged 5.3ppg and 3.3rppg in ACB.

04/07/202016:35

Pau Ribas signs with Badalona

Pau Ribas is officially a new player of Joventut Badalona.
The Spanish player comes from Barcelona where he spent the past five seasons.

04/07/202016:27

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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🏀2020-21season ALVARK TOKYO🏀 #5 ケビン・ジョーンズ選手との B.LEAGUE2020-21シーズンの選手契約の継続が決定いたしました。 . ◆#5 ケビン・ジョーンズ（Kevin Jones）生年月日：1989年8月25日出身地：アメリカ出身校：ウエストバージニア大学 . 【#5 ジョーンズ選手コメント】来シーズンもアルバルク東京でプレーする機会を与えて頂き本当に感謝しています。昨シーズンは素晴らしいチームメートとプレーする事ができて楽しいシーズンでした。再び同じメンバーと共に戦える事を嬉しく思います。ファンの皆さんに会える日を楽しみにしています。新シーズンも応援よろしくお願いします！ . . #アルバルク東京 #WE #ケビンジョーンズ #Bリーグ #basketball #🏀 #プロバスケ

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04/07/202016:23

Julian Mavunga signs with Toyama Grouses

After three seasons with Kyoto Hannariz, Julian Mavunga is moving to Toyama Grouses.
The big man comes from a season in which he averaged 19.4 points and 8.7 rebounds.

“I am excited about this new journey with Toyama.
I will give you my best and try to help the team and every player get better every day.
Let’s all fight together. Go! Grouses!”

04/07/202016:06

Igokea signs Dragan Apic

Igokea announced the signing of Dragan Apic. Th forward comes from San Pablo Burgos where he spent the season on loan from Kuban.

04/07/202016:00

Olympiacos signs Giannoulis Larentzakis to multi-year deal

Olympiacos announced the signing of Giannaoulis Larentzakis to a three-year contract.
The Greek player comes from UCAM Murcia.

04/07/202014:43

Dimitris Priftis signs contract extension with Unics Kazan

Dimitris Priftis has signed a contract extension with Unics Kazan.
The player penned a 1+1 deal with the Russian team.

БК УНИКС и Димитрис Прифтис подписали новый контракт, рассчитанный по системе 1+1✅
Мы верим, что тренеру удастся выстроить конкурентоспособную команду и привести наш клуб к высоким результатам. pic.twitter.com/wVahGhz0dO

— BC UNICS Kazan (@unicsbasket) July 4, 2020

04/07/202014:35

Germani Brescia signs Christian Burns to 1+1 deal

Leonessa Brescia officially announced the return of Christian Burns.
The American PF/C with Italian passport comes from Olimpia Milano where he has played the past two seasons.
Burns penned a 1+1 deal.

04/07/202014:28

Jordan Crawford inks with Lokomotiv Kuban

Lokomotiv Kuban announced the signing of Jordan Crawford.
The former NBA guard comes from Brose Basket where he averaged 15.7ppg, 2.8rpg and 3.2apg.

🔥Loko signs Jordan Crawford!
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The second half of the last season @jcraw55 played for Brose Bamberg. In the final tour of the German league, he appeared in 6 games and became one of the best players! He averaged 15.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists.
⠀
Welcome to Loko!💪 pic.twitter.com/qNBMOWf7RQ

— LOKO ЛокомотивКубань (@lokobasket) July 4, 2020

04/07/202014:23

Bilbao signs Alex Reyes

RETABet Bilbao announced the signing of Alex Reyes.
The Spanish player comes from Oviedo where he averaged 12.6 points and 7.4 rebounds in Leb Gold.

04/07/202014:18

Makai Mason joins Manresa

BAXI Manresa announced the signing of Makai Mason.
The guard comes from Alba Berlin where he averaged 6.2 points in EuroLeague.

✍️ ¡Talento para las filas de BAXI @BasquetManresa!
Makai Mason se incorpora al equipo del Bages para las próximas dos campañas.#MercadoACB #LigaEndesa pic.twitter.com/r4ZpegxDoC

— Liga Endesa (@ACBCOM) July 4, 2020

04/07/202014:14

UCAM Murcia signs Nemanja Radovic

UCAM Murcia announced the return to Nemanja Radovic after three seasons.
The Montenegrin big man comes from Zaragoza where he averaged 10 points and 5 rebounds per game in ACB.

04/07/202013:35

Alessandro Gentile, Trento to officially part ways in a few days

Alessandro Gentile will become free agent soon, a source told Sportando.
The Italian team and the Italbasket player will announce their separation in a few days, a league source added.
Gentile is leaving Trento after one season in which he averaged 15.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists in Serie A and 13.9 points, 4 rebounds and 2.6 assists in EuroCup.