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Jeremy Senglin joins Slask Wroclaw

Jeremy Senglin is a new player of Slask Wroclaw, as announced by the Polish club.

The former Brindisi point guard – 9.7 points and 2.8 assists per game last season in LBA, before moving to Hapoel Eila t- signed a one-year deal.

 

 

Real Betis signs Alex Renfroe and Mark Hughes

Real Betis strengthens the backcourt with the arrivals of point guard Alex Renfroe and swingman Mark Hughes.

Renfroe spent 2023/24 in ACB with Bilbao, where he produced 7.1 points and 4.7 assists in 21 minutes per game.

Hughes returns to Spain after a season with Hamburg (11.1 points, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals between BBL and Eurocup).

Both players signed a two-year deal.

Hapoel Tel Aviv reportedly interested in Alpha Kaba and Montrezl Harrell

Hapoel Tel Aviv continues to scour the big man market to add an important player under the boards.

In addition to Bruno Caboclo, the Israeli club is also interested in Alpha Kaba and Montrezl Harrell.

The news was reported by sport5.

The former Louisville missed last NBA season due to a knee injury.

In 8 years in the league Harrell produced averages of 12.1 points and 5 rebounds in 20 minutes per game, hustling his way near the rim with athleticism, physical strength and grit.

Kaba comes from a season between CBA – over 16 points and 13 rebounds per game with Jiangsu Kendia- and ACB – 7 appearances with Valencia-.

 

Wesley Iwundu joins Promitheas

Promitheas strengthens the roster with the signing of Wesley Iwundu.
The 29-year-old forward spent 5 seasons in the NBA-career averages of 4.4 points, 2.4 rebounds in 16 minutes-.
Iwundu in 2023/24 defended the colors of Rasta Vechta (9.1 points, 4.8 rebounds in BBL).

Brandon Taylor signs with Leyma Coruña

Brandon Taylor is a new player of Leyma Coruña, the spanish team announced.

The pointguard spent last year with BAXI Manresa, where he produced 8.5 points and 3.1 assists in 17 minutes per game.

Taylor also played in Italy, China and France.

Jarell Eddie signs with Peristeri

Peristeri announced the arrival of Jarell Eddie.

The 32-year-old shooter comes from a season with Cluj, where he knocked down 49% of the nearly 6 threes attempted per game between the Romanian League and Eurocup.

Trefl Sopot signs Tarik Phillip

Trefl Sopot strengthens the backcourt with the arrival of Tarik Phillip.
The 31-year-old point guard comes from a two-year stint with the London Lions (9 PPG, 4.2 APG, 1.3 SPG in the last Eurocup).

John Jenkins signs with Tofas

John Jenkins is a new player of Tofas, as announced by the Turkish club.

The shooter from Vanderbilt last season played in the G League (17.7 PPG, 3.1 APG, 49% 3P) and BSN (15.2 PPG, 37% 3P).

 

CJ Williams joins Start Lublin

Start Lublin announced the arrival of CJ Williams to strengthen the backcourt.

The guard comes from a season in Romania with CSM Corona Brasov (12.7 PPG).

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Hunter Hale joins Aek Athens

Hunter Hale is a new player of Aek Athens, as announced by the Greek club.

Hale had an excellent season last year with Promitheas, scoring 16.7 points with 3.8 assists per game in the league, and 17.5 points with 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals in the BCL.

 

Chuba Ohams joins BAXI Manresa

BAXI Manresa announced the arrival of Chuba Ohams with a deal for the upcoming season.

The big man arrives from the Helsinki Seagulls (Finalnd), where last year he produced 14.5 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game.

Ohams stands out for his athleticism and energy, with the ability to play above the rim and rebound.

Official: Theo Maledon returns to ASVEL

ASVEL strengthens the backcourt with the return of Theo Maledon.

The point guard leaves the NBA after four seasons with career averages of 7.7 points and 2.9 assists.

Maledon is the sixth player signed this summer by the French club, following Ajinca, Harrison, Black, Sako and Schofield.

 

Matthew Strazel signs a multi-year extension with AS Monaco

AS Monaco announced the extension until 2027 signed by Matthew Strazel.

The 22-year-old point guard, fresh off an Olympic silver medal with France (thanks in part to a crucial 4-point play he knocked down against Japan), scored 10 points with 3.4 assists per game last season in BetClic Elite, and 4.4 with 1.7 assists per game in Euroleague.

 

Johannes Voigtmann signs 3-year deal with Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich brings Johannes Voigtmann back to Germany with a three-year contract.

The big man returns home after eight seasons between Baskonia, CSKA Moscow and Olimpia Milano.

“I am very happy to be in Munich and to return to Germany and the Bundesliga after many years abroad,” said Johannes Voigtmann after his first visit to the BMW Park. “I will now be part of what I believe is a very exciting project at Bayern, with great potential, a new arena, a new coach, and many players I have already played with and enjoy playing with. There is also a close family connection to Munich. It all fits perfectly, and I am looking forward to this new challenge, the team, and the fans in Munich.”

Last year the 31-year-old German big man produced 7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2 assists per game in Euroleague.

Legia Warszawa inks Jawun Evans

Jawun Evans is Legia Warszawa’s new point guard, as announced by the Polish club.

The 28-year-old former Oklahoma State spent last year between Slask Wroclaw and JDA Dijon.

Filou Oostende signs Marcus Zegarowski, Timmy Allen

Filou Oostende announced the signings of Marcus Zegarowski and Timmy Allen.

Zegarowski comes from a season in Italy with Vanoli Cremona (10.4 points, 2.3 assists in 21 minutes), while Allen spent his rookie year between Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Hustle.

Dragan Bender to join GeVi Napoli

AD Alessandro Dalla Salda revealed to La Repubblica that GeVi Napoli next season will rely on the talent of Dragan Bender, a 26-year-old Croatian power forward who is recovering from a serious knee injury.

“Bender is part of the team philosophy we are building. But to get back on top he needs time, so we may sign a player while waiting for his return.”

Before the injury, in the 2022-23 season the 4th overall pick of the 2016 NBA Draft was scoring over 17 points with 6 rebounds per game in ACB with Obradoiro.

Daryl Macon joins Maccabi Tel Aviv

Daryl Macon is a new player for Maccabi Tel Aviv, as announced by the Israeli club.

The guard signed a 1+1 contract.

Macon spent 2023/24 in the CBA with Shenzhen, scoring 18.9 points (41% from three) with 6 assists per game.

The former Arkansas previously played in Euroleague in 2021/22 with Panathinaikos (13 points, 3.6 assists per game).

Joe Thomasson signs with Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria strengthens the backcourt with the signing of Joe Thomasson.

The guard returns to Spain, where last year he was producing over 14 points and 3 assists per game with Manresa before joining Maccabi Tel Aviv.

 

FC Porto inks Toney Douglas

FC Porto has announced the signing of Toney Douglas, a 38-year-old point guard fresh off a successful two-year stint with arch-rivals Benfica.

Last year Douglas averaged 10.1 points, 2.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game in the Portuguese league.

In two seasons with Benfica Douglas helped the club to win two Portuguese championships, a Portuguese Cup, a Hugo dos Santos Cup and a Super Cup.

Hunter Hale reportedly signing with Aek Athens

According to Christos Tsaltas, Aek Athens has reached an agreement with Hunter Hale, an outside back from an excellent year with Promitheas.

 

Under the boards the No.1 target of the Greek team is RaiQuan Gray, a powerful power forward from Florida State who spent a two years in the NBA with Nets and Spurs.

Gray made his mark in the G League with the Austin Spurs: 17.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.9 steals, shooting 59 percent from the field and 74 percent from the foul line.

 

Anwil inks Nick Ongenda

Anwil has announced the signing of center Nick Ongenda.

The former DePaul big man comes from a stint in the Canadian league with the Scarborough Shooting Stars (9.7 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks).

Ongenda previously played the G League season with the Salt Lake City Stars (5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks).