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Charis Giannopoulos, AEK Athens part ways

AEK Athens announced that the team has parted ways with forward Charis Giannopoulos.

Josip Sobin signs with BM Slam Stal

Croatian forward Josip Sobin has signed with BM Slam Stal of the Polish EBL, the team announced.

Sobin spent this past season in the Italian Serie A, averaging 4.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for Vanoli Cremona.

Turk Telekom keeps Muhammed Baygul

Muhammed Baygul signed a one-year contract to remain with Turk Telekom Ankara, as announced by the turkish team.
The guard this year averaged 10.7 points and 2.9 assist over 37 games between BSL and BCL.

Mathias Calfani re-signs with Kawasaki Brave Thunders

Mathias Calfani will stay another season with Kawasaki Brave Thunders, the japanese team announced.
This year the Uruguayan swingman averaged over 10 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assist and 2 steals per game, shooting 57% from the field, 48% from long range and 64% from the foul line.

Sources: Alessanrdo Gentile, Dolomiti Energia Trento to part ways

Alessandro Gentile and Aquila Basket Trento have an agreement in place to part ways, a source told Sportando.
The news will be official early in July.
Gentile had one year left on his deal with Trento but he won’t remain also considering Dolomiti Energia will not play in Eurocup.

The 27 year old forward this year played 33 games between LBA and Eurocup, with averages of 14.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.6 assist.

Zenith denies rumors on Aaron Harrison

Despite recent reports, Zenit is not interested in former Galatasaray guard Aaron Harrison and never offered him a contract, a source told Sportando.

This year the guard averaged 14.7 points, 3 assist and 1.4 steals per game for Galatasary, shooting 44% from the field, 39% from beyond the arc (6.4 attempts x game) and 79% from the foul line.

Orlandina Basket signs rookie Jordan Floyd

Orlandina Basket announced the signing of rookie guard Jordan Floyd.

This year Floyd has been named Ron Lenz National Player of the year and first team All-America by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA).

He averaged 31.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.7 assist and 1.9 steals per game, shooting 50% from the field, 42% from beyond the arc and 81% from the foul line.

Zenit’s Marko Popovic on Arturas Gudaitis: “I like him, he’s one of Euroleague top centers”

Interview by Mindaugas Kuzminskas’ show on Delfi TV, Zenit St Petersburg Sporting Director Marko Popovic has spoken about a possibile interest for Olimpia Milano’s center Arturas Gudaitis.

“He’s one of the best prospects and one of Euroleague’s best centers. He has athleticism and strength, I like him a lot. We have many players on our list. Is he the first? Maybe. Is the fifth? Maybe. But I can tell you that I respect him a lot”, he said.

Jaleen Smith agent to Sportando: “Virtus Bologna is among the teams interested for next season”

Jaleen Smith’s agent Teddy Archer has confirmed the Virtus Bologna offer for Ludwigsburg guard to Sportando.

“Virtus Bologna is among the teams which have offered Jaleen for the next season. However, even if we’re proud that Jaleen’s is getting interest from very important teams, at this point there’s no deal in place and we’ve postponed any talks until after the end of the BBL season. Jaleen is focused on winning a championship with Ludwigsburg”, Archer has said. Smith’s Ludwigsburg will face Ratiopharm Ulm in the semifinals of the easycredit BBL season.

Virtus Bologna express interest in Jaleen Smith

Virtus Bologna is interested in Jaleen Smith and offered him a two-year deal, a source told Sportando.

Smith has had breakout season with Ludwigsburg and is currently finishing the BBL season with the German team. He has averaged, in 2019-20, 10.9 ppg, 3.7 rpg and 2.2 apg, shooting 34.3% from 3pt. 

His figures have risen sharply in Munich’s final tournament, and he has been one of the figures in Ludwigsburg stunning upset of Bayern Munich in BBL quarterfinals.

Marko Jeremic joins KK Mornar Bar

Marko Jeremic signed with KK Mornar Bar, his agent announced.
The guard spent the past 3 seasons with FMP Beograd.
This year Jeremic averaged 10 points and 1.7 assist per game, shooting 48% from beyond the arc.

Daniel Vujasinovic joins Helios Domzale

Daniel Vujasinovic signed with Helios Domzale, the team announced.
This year the Slovenian point guard averaged over 8 points and 4 assist for Rogaska Crystal, in the top slovenian division.

Obradoiro re-signs Pepe Pozas

Mondus Obradoiro announced the renewal of Pepe Pozas.
This year the pointguard averaged over 4 points, 4 assist and 1 steal per game in ACB.
Pozas has played the last 7 seasons with the spanish team.

Jason Rich agrees to terms with Varese

Jason Rich has agreed to terms with Pallacanestro Varese of the Italian Serie A, a source told Sportando.

Rich previously played in Italy with Cantù, Cremona and Avellino. He was the MVP of the 2017-18 Italian Serie A season.

Rich spent this past season in Turkey with Gaziantep.

Mateo Dreznjak signs 4-year deal with KK Cibona

ABA Liga club KK Cibona Zagreb announced the signing of guard Mateo Dreznjak to a four-year deal.

The 21-year-old Dreznjak spent this past season in Bosnia with Siroki, averaging 15.1 points and 4.1 assists per game.

Dreznjak made his official debut with the Croatian senior national team at the EuroBasket 2021 qualifiers.

Terran Petteway signs with Peristeri

Former Nebraska guard Terran Petteway has signed a deal with Peristeri of the Greek A1 league, the team announced.

Petteway spent this past season in the Italian Serie A, averaging 16.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game for Pistoia.

Il Resto del Carlino: Virtus Bologna reportedly targeting Nando De Colo

Italian newspaper Il Resto del Carlino reports that Fenerbahce guard Nando De Colo is Virtus Bologna’s main target for the upcoming season, and could arrive in Italy if Fenerbahce will part ways with Zeljko Obradovic. For the newspaper, De Colo would not based his decision to join Virtus on the competition played between Euroleague and Eurocup.

French guard has still a 2-year contract with Fenerbahce (but there is an option on 2021-22), and Eurohoops reports that De Colo net salary is $2.6 million per year.

Openjobmetis Varese, Josh Mayo to part ways

Italian side Openjobmetis Varese and guard Josh Mayo have agreed to part ways despite a contract until June 2021, according to La Prealpina.

Mayo’s future will still be in Italy, as former Bonn guard is expected to sign a 2-year deal with Serie A2 side Napoli.

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