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  3X3  
Partizan upstage loaded field to win FIBA 3x3 Novi Sad Challenger - by Eurobasket News
Underrated Partizan (SRB) made a statement after winning their second title on this season's pro circuit at the FIBA 3x3 Novi Sad Challenger. Here's what happened.
The winners: Partizan (SRB)
They were: No.1 best shooting value and most highlights
Overshadowed by several Serbian powerhouses, Partizan can be easily overlooked but they continue to claim Ws on the pro circuit. Their second title this season looked unlikely after Partizan fell to Hangzhou (CHN) first up before beating dangerous Sansar MMC Energy (MGL) in a must-win game. But the Serbs turned it on with a 21-11 beatdown of Lausanne (SUI) in the quarters before winning thrillers against in-form compatriots Liman Huishan NE (SRB) and Wuxi (CHN). A feature of Partizan's performance was their trademark stingy defence while they had balanced scoring led by big fella Marko Stevanovic (203-F-1994), who couldn't miss from the floor as he shot nearly 85% from the field. Partizan showed exactly why the 3x3 world should watch them more closely.
The runner's up: Wuxi (CHN)
After showing glimpses of promise at the Macau Masters, Wuxi built further to produce a strong run in Novi Sad. Much like Partizan, Wuxi were in a big hole after an opening loss to Beijing (CHN) before staying alive thanks to a clutch performance from Stefan Stojacic (195-F-1989) against Utrecht (NED). Wuxi's confidence rose as they accounted for Haarlem (NED) and Hangzhou (CHN) before agonizingly falling short against Partizan in an unforgettable final. The 30-year-old Radonjic is starting to make his mark on the pro circuit and loves to fire off from deep to underline Wuxi's strategy of gunning from two-point range. Wuxi are getting close to a first title on the World Tour.

The Final: Partizan 21-Wuxi 20
This was a final for the ages in a decider that few could have predicted before the event. But the Chinese team wanted to prove they belonged on the big stage with Haonan Li's two giving Wuxi a perfect start. Brilliant ball movement from Partizan saw a two-handed dunk from Marko Stevanovic pump up the capacity crowd. Both teams looked nervous in the electric atmosphere until the game went up a gear when Ivan Popovic and Li traded two pieces at the halfway mark. Wuxi skipped ahead and eyed the title when Stefan Stojacic nailed a two to give them a handy 16-12 edge. Partizan hit back, but it didn't seem enough as Stojacic took out his cape and once again appeared to take control in the clutch. A deep Stojacic two from the left corner broke the deadlock with Wuxi on the cusp at 20-18 before a free-throw from Stefan Torbica brought Partizan within a bucket of victory. Wuxi missed opportunities to ice the game as Stefan Milivojevic (190-G-1997, college: Academy of Art, agency: 011 Sports) stepped up with a two that was all net to trigger memorable scenes in Novi Sad.

The reward: Three tickets to the Shanghai Masters
Partizan, Wuxi and Liman Huishan NE were the first teams to qualify for the Shanghai Masters on October 14-15.
Final Standings:
1. Partizan (SRB)
2. Wuxi (CHN)
3. Liman Huishan NE (SRB)
4. Hangzhou (CHN)
5. Ub Huishan NE (SRB)

Top Scorers:
1. Stefan Kojic (202-SF-1992) (Liman Huishan NE, SRB) 38 pts
2. Stefan Stojacic (Wuxi, CHN) 32 pts
3. Marko Radonjic (191-PG-1993) (Wuxi, CHN) 30 pts
4. Goran Vidovic (196-G-1992, college: Marshalltown) (Hangzhou, CHN) 30 pts
5. Marko Stevanovic (Partizan, SRB) 29 pts
Courtesy of: fiba.basketball


Red-hot de Jong leads Amsterdam HiPro to victory at FIBA 3x3 Pristina Challenger - by Eurobasket News
Worthy de Jong (194-G-1988) continued his stunning form on the pro circuit after leading Amsterdam HiPRO (NED) to victory at the FIBA 3x3 Pristina Challenger. Here's what happened.

The winners: Amsterdam HiPRO (NED)
They were: No.1 most highlights
In case there was any doubt, de Jong has been the recruit of the season having been in a purple patch in his debut season for Amsterdam. Only Ub Huishan NE superstar Stefan Stojacic (195-F-1989) can lay claim to a better season so far with de Jong finishing No.1 in scoring (38) and No.2 in player value (31). He helped Amsterdam clinch back-to-back titles but they did it the hard way after a tough Day One, where they squeezed past Versailles (FRA) before losing to Warsaw Lotto (POL). They went up a level against NY Harlem (USA) with a 21-11 thrashing before their title was secured after dramatic victories over Antwerp TOPdesk (BEL) and Fribourg (SUI). De Jong wasn't a one-man show with Maarten Bouwknecht (185-PG-1994) once again starring after his breakout at the Fribourg Challenger. The Dutch Masters are proving they are in the absolute top tier of teams on the pro circuit.

The runner's-up: Fribourg (SUI)
After a semi-final finish at the home Challenger, Fribourg's solid form continued in Pristina. The No.9 seeds started with an agonizing defeat against Antwerp TOPdesk (BEL) before winning through to Day Two with a comfortable victory over dangerous Tel-Aviv (ISR). The Swiss were on a mission as they upset Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU) in the quarters before a tight win over talented Versailles. They couldn't quite secure a first title of the season but there is clearly a lot to like about Fribourg, who are intent on making noise on the pro circuit.

Jumpin' Jurkovic: Natan Jurkovic has long been a fan favorite and it's easy to see why after a typically eye-catching performance in Pristina. The 6ft. 8in (2.02m) bulldozer was in attack mode and his aggressiveness paid dividends with Jurkovic finishing No.1 in player value (31.4) and No.3 in scoring (26). He combined brilliantly with Jonathan Dubas in a two-headed monster that terrorized opponents. Jurkovic, of course, rattled those poor rims to finish with six dunks in an explosive effort to lead Fribourg to a runners-up finish.

The Final: Amsterdam HiPRO 21- Fribourg 17
To the shock of no one, this was another pulsating decider on this magical pro circuit season so far. There was more hype than the release of Barbie over the battle between excitement machines Worthy de Jong and Natan Jurkovic. The flying Dutchman made a fast start with a pretty step back jumper before going baseline with a couple of slick reverse layups. Fribourg weren't intimidated and a two-piece from Arnaud Cotture edged them ahead. It was time for de Jong to play above the rim as he stuffed a two-handed dunk before throwing down a monster one-handed jam to get the fans out of their seats. Think he was done? Think again with de Jong's two-handed jam giving Amsterdam a 15-12 cushion. But Jukovic came alive in the paint as this game went down to the wire. MVP de Jong proved too good as he enjoyed his fourth dunk of an amazing game to finish with 11 points and an insane 11 highlights as Amsterdam celebrated another title.

The reward: Three tickets to the Constanta Masters
Amsterdam HiPRO, Fribourg and Antwerp TOPdesk joined Raudondvaris Hoptrans, Liman Huishan NE and Hangzhou as teams to have qualified for the Constanta Masters on September 9-10.

Final Standings:
1. Amsterdam HiPRO (NED)
2. Fribourg (SUI)
3. Antwerp TOPdesk (BEL)
4. Versailles (FRA)
5. Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU)

Top Scorers:
1. Worthy de Jong (Amsterdam HiPRO, NED) 38 pts
2. Jonathan Dubas (Fribourg, SUI) 27 pts
3. Natan Jurkovitz (Fribourg, SUI) 26 pts
4. Jimmer Fredette (Miami, USA) 25 pts
5. Jonas Foerts (Antwerp TOPdesk, BEL) 24 pts
Courtesy of: fiba.basketball

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ABA LEAGUE  
Mazalin is back at Zadar - by Eurobasket News
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KK Zadar (Premijer Liga) signed 26-year old small forward Lovro Mazalin (204cm-1997) for upcoming 2023-24 season. It is actually his comeback to Zadar as he has played here before. Mazalin played last season at Cibona (Premijer Liga). In 32 games he had 13.1ppg, 6.1rpg and 2.8apg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week and named to Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Second Team. Mazalin also played 24 games in ABA League where he recorded 12.1ppg, 4.9rpg and 2.6apg. Good season as he was also here named League Player of the Week.
He won Croatian A1 League championship title in 2013, 2015 and 2016.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Poitiers in French NM1. In 41 games he averaged 12.0ppg, 5.7rpg and 2.3apg in that year. He contributed to his team ending the regular season as at the second position in the league.
He represented Croatia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Chalkida (Greece) seven years ago. Mazalin's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 7 games: Score-4 (16.9ppg), 7.9rpg, 2.3apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 53.4%, 3PT: 21.4%, FT: 83.8%.
Mazalin has played also professionally in Bosnia (Spars), Spain (Zaragoza) and Croatia (Cedevita, Gorica, Kaptol and Petrinja).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Player of the Year and Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Domestic Player of the Year back in 2020. He won Croatian A1 League championship title in 2013, 2015 and 2016.

KK Zadar roster for 2023-24:

Guard:
Marko Ramljak

Forwards:
Lovro Mazalin
Patrik Jambrovic

Center:
Karlo Zganec

Coach: Daniel Jusup

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AFROCAN  
Afrobasket.com All-FIBA AfroCan Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center
MVP: Morocco Kevin Franceschi (193-G-1993) of FAR Rabat
Best Guard: Morocco Kevin Franceschi (193-G-1993) of FAR Rabat
Best Forward: Ivory Coast Mike Fofana (206-F-1997) of ABC
Best Center: DR Congo Evariste Shonganya (204-F/C-1992) of Tremblay

Afrobasket.com All-FIBA AfroCan First Team 2023
Franceschi
Franceschi
Ndayisaba
Ndayisaba
Benchlikha
Benchlikha
Fofana
Fofana
Shonganya
Shonganya

First Team
Morocco Kevin Franceschi (193-G-1993) of FAR Rabat
Rwanda Dieudonne Ndayisaba (201-SG-1996) of REG
Morocco Jihad Benchlikha (186-SG-1992) of FAR Rabat
Ivory Coast Mike Fofana (206-F-1997) of ABC
DR Congo Evariste Shonganya (204-F/C-1992) of Tremblay

Afrobasket.com All-FIBA AfroCan Second Team 2023
Ndayisaba
Ndayisaba
Kouadio
Kouadio
Jawadi
Jawadi
Choua
Choua
Kambuyi
Kambuyi

Second Team
Rwanda Dieudonne Ndayisaba (201-SG-1996) of REG
Ivory Coast Lionel Kouadio (192-G-2001) of Moron
Tunisia Jawhar Jawadi (189-F-1997) of Ezzahra
Morocco Mohamed Choua (202-F/C-1992) of Rouen
DR Congo Pitchou Kambuyi (208-C-1988) of REG
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ALBANIA  
KK Ohrid AV adds Bernard to their roster, ex Beselidhja - by Dimitri Chelidze
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Newly promoted KK Ohrid AV (Prva Liga) added to their roster 25-year-old American point guard Bryant Bernard (183cm-77kg-1997, college: TWU) for the new 2023-24 season. Bernard played last season at Beselidhja in Albanian Superliga. In 27 games he recorded very impressive stats: 18.0ppg, 4.6rpg, 4.1apg, and 2.0spg. He helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final. Quite an impressive year as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Albanian Superliga Third Team. Bernard also played for Shoqata in the Albanian league.

He graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan University in 2022 and it is his second season as a professional player. Bernard was voted to AAC All-Defensive Team in 2021 and 2022. He played also for Hiwassee College for one year.



Ylli sign Besnik Bekteshi, ex Kirchheim - by Eurobasket News
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Golden Eagle Ylli (Superliga) inked 30-year old German-Albanian 191cm point guard Besnik Bekteshi for upcoming season. Bekteshi is the second import player in the roster as Turkish Arber Berisha signed here earlier.
He has played for the last two years at VfL Kirchheim Knights in German ProA. In 27 games he recorded 4.8ppg and 1.0rpg last season.
He was a member of German U20 National Team back in 2012.
He has played also professionally for other German teams like EnBW Ludwigsburg, 46ers, Tigers, Licher Basket and Rasta Vechta. Bekteshi was voted to German NBBL All-Star Game back in 2010 and 2011.
Despite young age he had impressive career. He won German 2.Bundesliga Pro A championship title in 2015.
His game is described as: A true Point Guard and eliting force for the German youth national teams. His strength lays in organizing his team and controlling the game. Bekteshi is comfortable in the fastbreak or set offense. He has good court vision in the fastbreak, as well as in Pick and Roll situations. There he sees multiple options at once. At the same time of organizing his team, he is also a very good shooter. At times he plays the two in order to give his teams scoring power from the Shooting Guard position.



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ANGOLA  
Afrobasket under-16: Angola beat Rwanda - by Eurobasket News
The Angola National Under-16 Men's Basketball Team beat Rwanda 60-59 on Monday in Monastir, Tunisia, in a match of the 4th round of the African Championship of the category (Afrobasket2023), The match played at the Salles Mohamed Mzali Arena recorded a balance, with Angola winning the first and third quarters (19-18/18-9), while Rwanda got the better of the second and fourth quarters (15-17 - 8-15). With this result, the national team occupy the second position with 7 points in Group A, whose leader is Mali with 8 points, Rwanda with 6, Ivory Coast with 5 and Tunisia with 3 points. On Sunday, in their third match, Angola beat Tunisia 48-45 but were defeated 43-67 by Mali in their opening match. On the other hand, in their third game of the championship, the women's team got their second win after beating Rwanda 74-42, not forgetting Saturday's 78-51 loss to Morocco. With that, they occupy second place in Group B with five (5) points, behind the leaders Mali (6).
Courtesy of: angop.ao
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ARGENTINA  
Trieste welcomes back Filloy - by Eurobasket News
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Allianz Pallacanestro Trieste (Serie A) tabbed experienced 36-year old former Italian-Argentinian international 190cm point guard Ariel Filloy, agency: Interperformances for new season. It is actually his comeback to Trieste as he has played here before. Filloy has played for the last two years at Bertram Yachts Derthona Tortona in the Serie A. In 36 games he averaged 7.4ppg, 2.1rpg and 1.7apg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals.
Filloy was also a member of Italian international program for some years. He played for Italian Senior National Team between 2017 and 2019 and previously for U20 National Team in 2007.
Filloy represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 9.3ppg, 2.0rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 61.1%, 3PT: 41.9%.
He has spent his entire career in Italy playing for eight other teams: Pesaro, Pistoia, Reggio Emilia, Rimini Crabs, Venezia, Cervia, Avellino and Scafati. Filloy's team made it to the Italian Cup Finalist in 2021 and 2022 final.
Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie A Honorable Mention back in 2017.
It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Trieste.
Gran Canaria keeps Brussino for another season - by Eurobasket News
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Herbalife Gran Canaria (Liga Endesa) re-signed 30-year old Argentinian international 205cm small forward Nicolas Brussino for new season. He has played there for the last two seasons. He can count that year as a very successful as was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish Liga Endesa Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. Brussino played 20 games in Eurocup where he averaged 9.4ppg, 3.8rpg and 2.3apg last season.
He also represented Argentina at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 6.0ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 36.4%, 3PT: 38.5%, FT: 50.0%.
Brussino is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in four different countries playing on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. Brussino has played previously professionally in NBA (Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks), Spain (Tenerife and Zaragoza), Argentina (Penarol, Regatas and San Martin Marcos Juarez) and NBA G League (Texas Legends and College Park SkyHawks). His team won Argentinian LigaA Regular Season in 2013 and 2014.

Herbalife Gran Canaria roster for 2023-24:

Guard:
A.J. Slaughter

Forwards:
John Shurna
Nicolas Brussino
Miquel Salvo

Center:
Ethan Happ
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AUSTRALIA  
Gabe Hadley joins Brisbane - by Eurobasket News
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Brisbane Bullets (NBL) agreed terms with 25-year old guard Gabe Hadley (193cm-1998) for new 2023-24 season. Hadley played this summer at Geelong Supercats (NBL One South South). In 21 NBL One North games just recently he had very impressive stats: 24.7ppg, 4.6rpg, 3.7apg and 1.5spg.

Australian NBL One round 33 best performance: Majok Deng - by Eurobasket News
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South Sudanese Forward Majok Deng (205-F-1993) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for second-ranked Logan T., receiving a Hoops Agents NBL One Player of the Week award for round 33.
The 30-year old player had a double-double of 38 points and 19 rebounds, while his team beat SD Spartans (#9, 10-9) 87-78. Logan T. maintains the 2nd position in Australian NBL One. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Logan T. will need more victories to improve their 15-4 record. In the team's last game Deng had a remarkable 54.5% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at Logan T., through which he has constantly improved. Former University of Louisiana at Monroe star has very solid stats this year. Deng is in league's top in points (7th best: 27.1ppg) and averages impressive 1.5bpg and 56.0% FGP.

The second best player in last round's games was young American Buay Tuach (198-G/F-1995, agency: Haylett Sports) of SW Slammers. Tuach had a very good evening with a double-double of 41 points and 12 rebounds. Of course he led SW Slammers to another comfortable win outscoring the higher-ranked Cockburn C. (#10, 7-12) 104-81. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. SW Slammers keeps 13th position. 17 lost games are too many comparing to just four victories SW Slammers managed to get this year. Tuach is one of the most experienced players at SW Slammers and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

Third on the list of top players last round was Sudanese forward Kouat Noi (201-F-1997) of USC Rip (#8). Noi got into 30-points club by scoring 37 points in the last round. He went also for sixteen rebounds . Despite Noi's great performance USC Rip lost 102-123 to slightly higher-ranked Cairns M. (#6, 11-8). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing USC Rip needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 10 victories and 9 lost games. Noi has a great season in Australia. After 15 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 29.3ppg (2nd best). He also has FGP: 52.6% and 3PT: 47.3%. Kouat Noi has also Australian passport and can play in the league with a status of domestic player.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Ray Turner (206-F-1990) of Mandurah M. - 35 points, 18 rebounds and 3 assists
5. Gabe Hadley (193-G-1998) of Geelong S. - 43 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Jonathan Lawton (188-G-1996) of Ringwood H. - 41 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists
7. Quintin Dove (200-F-1998) of Joondalup W. - 33 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists
8. George Blagojevic (203-F-1997) of Geelong S. - 30 points, 17 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Troyce Manassa (193-G-1993) of Hume City B. - 36 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists
10. Jordan Forbes (193-G-1998) of Sturt S. - 24 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists

The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Hoops Agents. Hoops Agents is the most complete website about the agencies and players they represent. With more than twenty years of experience, Hoops Agents is already recognized as the most reliable destination for the players who wish to continue their career in professional basketball and are searching for a reputable and connected representation. Hoops Agents is also most complete source of transactions news.


Shiga L-Stars sign Brock Motum - by Eurobasket News
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Shiga Lakestars (B1 League) signed 32-year old Australian ex-international forward Brock Motum (208cm-111kg-1990, college: WSU, agency: Slash Sports) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Motum played last season at Levanga Hokkaido Sapporo. In 57 B1 League games in Japan he had very impressive stats: 17.7ppg, 6.7rpg and 2.5apg. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese B League Honorable Mention.
He won Lithuanian League championship title in 2016 and 2017.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Monaco in French Betclic ELITE ProA where in 21 games he recorded 7.4ppg, 3.4rpg and 1.2apg in that year. He helped them to make it to the French League final after they ended regular season as second best team. Good year as he was named League Player of the Week. He also played 30 games in Euroleague where he averaged 3.3ppg and 1.1rpg in that year. Motum contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals.
He was also a member of Australian international program for some years. Motum played for Australian Senior National Team between 2009 and 2016 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2009.
He also represented Australia at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) seven years ago. Motum's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 4 games: 5.0ppg, 2.0rpg.
Motum is quite experienced player. He has played in seven different countries on three different continents (Europe, Australia and of course North America). Motum has played previously professionally in Italy, Lithuania (Zalgiris), Spain (Valencia), Turkey (Efes and Galatasaray), NBA (Utah Jazz), Australia (Adelaide 36ers) and France (JSF Nanterre).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com Lithuanian LKL All-Imports Team back in 2016.
He graduated from Washington State University in 2013 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season as a professional player. Motum won Lithuanian League championship title in 2016 and 2017.
He could be described: A not so athletic PF with great offensive skills. Motum's an opportunistic scorer, who can shoot the three. He anticipates well and knows how to get into position to score. Also, Brock is still learning a lot and will continue to improve.

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AUSTRIA  
Trepca signs Kevin Bracy-Davis, ex Klosterneuburg - by Eurobasket News
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KB Trepca Mitrovice (Superliga) signed 28-year old American small forward Kevin Bracy-Davis (202cm-86kg-1995, college: Davis & Elkins) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Bracy-Davis played last season at IMMOunited Dukes Klosterneuburg in Austrian BSL league. In 39 games he was league's fourth best scorer with impressive 21.0ppg and averaged 4.6rpg and 2.1apg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com Austrian League All-Imports Team and League Player of the Week (3 times).
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Caen Basket Calvados in French NM1 where in 44 games he had 12.5ppg, 2.7rpg and 1.2apg in that year. Good season as he was also here named League Player of the Week.
Bracy-Davis is quite experienced player. He has played in seven different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Bracy-Davis has played previously professionally in Canada (Rattlers), Chile, Finland (Korihait, Kataja and Ura Basket), Germany (Artland Dragons), Greece (Rethymno), Qatar (Qatar Club) and Spain (Ponferrada).
He was also voted All-G-MAC Player of the Year back in 2017.
Bracy-Davis graduated from Davis & Elkins College in 2017 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player.

Paul Isbetcherian is a newcomer at Wels - by Stefan Heinrich
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BC Raiffeisen Flyers Wels (BSL) strengthened their roster with addition of 23-year old guard Paul Isbetcherian (169cm-2000) for season 2023-24. Isbetcherian has played for the last three years at UBSC Graz. In 34 BSL games he recorded 4.5ppg, 2.5rpg, 5.7apg (top 3) and 1.4spg last season. The young Austrian Guard signed a two year contract in Wels.
Isbetcherian represented Austria at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) five years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: Score-2 (20.5ppg), 5.4rpg, Assists-4 (5.3apg), Steals-4 (2.8spg), FGP: 40.6%, 3PT: 27.3%, FT: 79.4%.
He has played previously for two other teams: Arkadia Lions and Mustangs.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B Honorable Mention back in 2018.

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BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE  
Bonn lands Sam Griesel - by Eurobasket News
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Telekom Baskets Bonn (BBL) tabbed 23-year old German 198cm guard Sam Griesel (college: Nebraska) for new season. Griesel played this summer at Boston Celtics in the NBA Summer League. But in three games just recently he had only 1.7ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.0apg.
He represented Germany at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. Griesel's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 5.9ppg, 5.3rpg, FGP: 55.6%, 3PT: 22.2%, FT: 62.5%.
Griesel graduated from University of Nebraska in 2023 and it is his first season as a professional player. His team won Summit League Tournament in 2019 and 2020. He played also for North Dakota State University for 4 years.

Telekom Baskets Bonn roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Harald Frey
Brian Fobbs
Sam Griesel

Forwards:
Florian Koch
Till Pape

Coach: Roel Moors
Tofas land Cassius Winston, ex Bayern - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu
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Tofas Bursa (BSL) tabbed 26-year old American 185cm point guard Cassius Winston (college: Michigan State) for new season. Winston played most recently at Bayern in German BBL league. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 32 BBL games he averaged 14.1ppg, 1.9rpg and 3.1apg last season. He helped them to win the cup and make to league semifinals. Winston also played 29 games in Euroleague where he recorded 11.0ppg, 2.2rpg and 3.4apg.
He ended the previous (2022) season at the 76ers in NBA. In three games he got 11.3ppg, 3.0rpg, 7.0apg (top 4) and 1.3spg in 2022 year. But the most of that year he spent at the 76ers in NBA. In 5 games he got 9.8ppg, 2.8rpg, 7.0apg (top 4) and 1.2spg in 2022 year.
Three years ago he was drafted by Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) in second round (53rd overall). The former Michigan State standout is in his fourth season in pro basketball.
He has played also professionally in other USA teams, NBA (Washington Wizards) and NBA G League (Capital City Go-Go and Erie BH).
He received All-Big Ten Player of the Year award back in 2019.

Tofas Bursa roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Cassius Winston
Caleb Homesley

Forwards:
Zeljko Sakic
J.J. O'Brien
Omar Prewitt
Luke Maye

Center:
Austin Wiley
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BELGIUM  
Alexandre Libert signs at Brussels o 3 year deal. - by Peter Buyse
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Circus Brussels Basketball (Pro Basketball League) landed 33-year old international 187cm point guard Alexandre Libert for new season. Libert has played for the last eight years at Spirou Basket Charleroi in the Pro Basketball League. In two games he averaged 4.0ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.5spg last season. He also played 38 games in BNXT League where he had 7.3ppg, 1.2rpg and 1.7apg. Libert helped them to make it to the semifinals.
He has been also a member of Belgian international program for some years. Libert has regularly played for Belgian senior team since 2010 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2010.
He represented Belgium at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 4.7ppg, 1.0rpg, 1.7apg.
Libert has spent his entire career in Belgium playing for two other teams: Pepinster and Belfius Mons Hainaut. He was voted to Eurobasket.com Belgian League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2015, 2019 and 2020.

Circus Brussels Basketball roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Alexandre Libert
Luka Kotrulja

Forward:
Brandon Horvath

Centers:
Yannick Desiron
Jared Ambrose
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BOLIVIA  
Libobasquet Round 22: Leones are defeated by Calero in a derby game - by Eurobasket News
Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Potosi: Calero (#8) and Leones (#7). Leones were defeated at home 65-70 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Argentinian power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) scored 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Celmar Alanes (180-1997) chipped in 7 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward James Edmond (205-1991, college: Lincoln, MO) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Calero (8-10) moved-up to seventh place. Leones at the other side dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost.
Third ranked Atletico Nacional (11-7) crushed at home 9th ranked Saracho (7-11) by 22 points 87-65, which is the biggest margin this round. Cuban-\n guard Adriano Barreras (186-1989) notched 19 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and Carlos Gonzales supported him with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Even 16 points and 5 assists by Argentinian point guard Alejo Traverso (179-1998) did not help to save the game for Saracho. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Atletico Nacional moved-up to second place, which they share with Carl A-Z and San Simon. Saracho at the other side keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost.

In the last game of round 22 San Simon destroyed La Paz on the opponent's court 110-90.




Atletico Nacional - Saracho 87-65

Third ranked Atletico Nacional (11-7) crushed at home 9th ranked Saracho (7-11) by 22 points 87-65, which is the biggest margin this round. Atletico Nacional dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Saracho's 16 and made 20-of-25 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Cuban-\n guard Adriano Barreras (186-1989) notched 19 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and Carlos Gonzales (-2002) supported him with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Even 16 points and 5 assists by Argentinian point guard Alejo Traverso (179-1998) did not help to save the game for Saracho. Cuban guard Daniel Simon (185-1996) added 10 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Atletico Nacional moved-up to second place, which they share with Carl A-Z and San Simon. Saracho at the other side keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Saracho: A.Traverso 16+3reb+5ast, V.Alejandro 12+5reb+1ast, N.Gimenez 12+4reb, D.Simon 10+8reb, R.Martin 7+1reb+2ast, C.Delgado 6+5reb+5ast
Atletico Nacional: A.Barreras 19+4reb+7ast, G.Carlos 16+8reb, P.Ramos 13+1reb+1ast, M.Recamo 13+3reb+2ast, C.Alan 9+6reb, C.Camargo 9+7reb+2ast
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La Paz - San Simon 90-110

Very expected game when 10th ranked La Paz (5-13) was crushed at home by fourth ranked San Simon (11-7) 110-90. San Simon outrebounded La Paz 46-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 35 assists comparing to just 21 passes made by La Paz's players. Argentinian Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and the former international Pedro Gutierrez (182-1996) supported him with 27 points, 7 assists and 6 steals. San Simon's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by the former international guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC) did not help to save the game for La Paz. Claudio Gonzales (193-2004) added 27 points for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. San Simon moved-up to second place, which they share with Carl A-Z and Atletico Nacional. La Paz at the other side stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
La Paz: I.Stark 30+5reb+5ast, G.Claudio 27+4reb+2ast, D.Maza 17+7reb+5ast, J.Beltran 14+6reb+4ast, V.Meneses 2+4reb+4ast, V.Gherald 0+1reb
San Simon: V.Rolando 27+10reb+7ast, P.Gutierrez 27+4reb+7ast, A.Trujillo 23+2reb+6ast, M.Petkovic 10+9reb+1ast, J.Zorrilla 7+5reb+5ast, M.Arias 5+2reb+4ast
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Leones - Calero 65-70

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Potosi: Calero (#8) and Leones (#7). Leones were defeated at home 65-70 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Argentinian power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) scored 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Celmar Alanes (180-1997) chipped in 7 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward James Edmond (205-1991, college: Lincoln, MO) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and the former international point guard Martin Ochoa (185-1994) scored 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Calero (8-10) moved-up to seventh place. Leones at the other side dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Leones: M.Julian 15+5reb+3ast, J.Edmond 15+11reb, M.Ochoa 12+7reb+5ast, S.Luis 9+4reb+1ast, V.Michael 6+4reb, S.Collins 5+4reb+3ast
Calero: J.Cruz Oberto 24+9reb+2ast, M.Ortiz 12+3reb+1ast, A.Carreon 10+5reb+3ast, C.Romero 9+5reb+2ast, T.Jones 8+6reb+1ast, C.Alanes 7+9reb+3ast
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BOSNIA  
Jure Planinic (ex Euro Nickel) signs at KK Bosna Meridianbet Sarajevo - by Zeljko Zule
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KK Bosna Meridianbet Sarajevo (Division I) landed 23-year old Croatian-Bosnia and Herzegovina 206cm forward Jure Planinic, agency: AltusBasket for new season. Planinic played most recently at Euro Nickel in North Macedonian Prva Liga. In 25 games he averaged impressive 17.5ppg, 8.6rpg, 1.8apg and 1.0spg last season. It was a very successful year in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-North Macedonian League Second Team.
He represented Croatia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Latvia five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 13.9ppg, 7.9rpg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 54.7%, FT: 65.9%.
Planinic has played previously professionally in Croatia (Zadar, KK Cedevita Junior Zagreb and KK Zadar U19 team) and Bosnia (Siroki, HKK Zrinjski HT Mostar and Siroki Eronet 2nd team). His team won Croatian Premijer Liga Regular Season in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Among many awards he was selected to Eurobasket.com Croatian Premijer Liga All-Newcomers Team back in 2019.

KK Bosna Meridianbet Sarajevo roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Muhamed Pasalic
Adi Zahiragic
Luka Jovanovic

Forwards:
Milivoje Bozovic
Haris Curevac
Jure Zubac
Faris Verlasevic
Jure Planinic
Vojin Ilic

Center:
Elmir Dzafic

Coach: Josip Pandza
Cagdas Bodrum Spor lands Amar Alibegovic - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu
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TBL newcomer Cagdas Bodrum Spor landed 28-year old Italian-Bosnia and Herzegovina 206cm power forward Amar Alibegovic (college: St.John's) for new season. Alibegovic played most recently at Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana in Slovenian Liga Nova KBM. He managed to play in three leagues last year (!!!). The team played in three different competitions that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 8 Liga Nova KBM games he averaged 10.1ppg and 4.0rpg. Alibegovic helped them to win the league title and the Supercup. He also played 15 games in Eurocup where he recorded 9.1ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.0apg. And finally he contributed to 27 games in ABA League where he got 11.1ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.3apg.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Virtus in Italian Serie A. Similarly like in the last season, the team also played in three different competitions that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 36 Italian Serie A games he got 7.5ppg and 3.5rpg in that year. Alibegovic contributed to his team winning the Supercup and make to league final. He also played 18 games in Eurocup where he got 5.3ppg and 2.4rpg in that year.
Alibegovic represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Sarajevo (Bosnia) nine years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 8 games: 5.1ppg, 2.8rpg, FGP-3(78.6%), 3PT: 35.3%, FT: 33.3%.
He has played also professionally in Italy (RO Virtus).
Alibegovic graduated from St. John's University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball.

Cagdas Bodrum Spor roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Chris Warren
Can_Ugur Ogut
Ahmet Cantitiz
Jaron Johnson
Dominic Artis

Forwards:
Hakan Yapar
Amar Alibegovic
Ben Moore
Berkay Genc
Cavit Havsa

Center:
Ege Arar


Damir Hadzic agreed terms with BLE Juvecaserta Accademy - by Eurobasket News
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BLE Juvecaserta Accademy (Serie B) inked 26-year old naturalized Bosnian 203cm forward Damir Hadzic (college: Flagler) for upcoming season. Hadzic played most recently at Rucker San Vendemiano. In 31 Serie B games he recorded 11.0ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.4apg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Forio Basket 1977 where in 28 Serie B games he averaged impressive 16.9ppg, 8.9rpg and 1.3apg in that year. Hadzic was also voted League Player of the Week (2 times).
He represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Volos (Greece) eight years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 6 games: 2.0ppg, 2.3rpg, 1.3apg.
Hadzic has played previously for Italian team Alba.
He graduated from Flagler College in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. Hadzic played also for University of Arkansas at Little Rock for 2 years.

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BRAZIL  
Burgos sign Rafael Munford, ex Pinheiros - by Eurobasket News
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UBU Tizona Burgos (LEB Silver) signed 24-year old Brazilian-Portuguese international forward Rafael Munford (195cm-102kg-1998, college: Augusta) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Munford has played for the last three years at Pinheiros in Brazilian NBB league. In 38 games he had very impressive stats: 15.6ppg, 7.1rpg and 1.7apg last season. 2022-23 was a great year as he was named to Latinbasket.com All-Brazilian League Third Team.
He has been also a member of Brazilian international program for some years. Munford has regularly played for Brazilian senior team since 2022 and previously for U17 National Team back in 2015.
He represented Brazil at the FIBA Americas Championship U18 in Valdivia (Chile) seven years ago. Munford's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 5 games: 7.8ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.4apg, FGP: 38.1%, 3PT: 20.0%.
Munford graduated from Augusta University in 2020 and it is his fourth season as a professional player. He played also for Utah State University Eastern for one year.

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BULGARIA  
Stoyanov re-signs at Spartak Pleven - by Eurobasket News
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BC Spartak Pleven (NBL) confirmed in their roster 29-year old international swingman Nikolay Stoyanov (194cm-98kg-1994) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Stoyanov has played there for the last two seasons. 2022-23 was a great year as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Bulgarian League Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week.
He has been also a member of Bulgarian international program for some years. Stoyanov has regularly played for Bulgarian senior team since 2016 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014.
He represented Bulgaria at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2017 seven years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 0pts.
Stoyanov has played previously for eight other teams: Levski, Cherno More, Akademik Sofia, Rilski, Beroe, Craiova, Rilski Sportist Samokov 2nd team and Cherno More. He won Bulgarian Division A championship title in 2014, 2015 and 2018 and made it to the cup final in 2014 and 2019.

BC Spartak Pleven roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Stanimir Marinov
Jon'il Fugett
Konstantin Toshkov

Forwards:
Nikolay Stoyanov
Julien Lewis

Centers:
Denislav Vutev
Tsvetomir Chernokojev

Spartak Pleven tabs rookie Jon'il Fugett in his first year in pro basketball - by Dimitri Chelidze
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BC Spartak Pleven (NBL) inked 23-year-old American 183cm point guard Jon'il Fugett for the upcoming season. Fugett just graduated from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (NCAA2). In 29 games he averaged an impressive 15.3ppg, 4.9rpg, 3.8apg, and 1.2spg last season.

He started his college career at Butler Community College (JUCO). Then he moved to West Texas A&M University (NCAA2). Fugett's high school career he had spent at George Washington in Denver, CO.

So his pro career will start in Bulgaria. His team won LSC Tournament in 2020 and 2021.

Marinov re-signs at Spartak Pleven - by Dimitri Chelidze
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BC Spartak Pleven (NBL) retains 31-year-old international point guard Stanimir Marinov (193cm-88kg-1991) for the new 2023-24 season. In 25 NBL games, he helped Spartak with 8.0ppg, 2.8rpg, and 4.2apg.

He was voted to Bulgarian League All-Star Game back in 2012, 2015, and 2017.

In the previous (2021-22) season he played at Balkan where in 19 NBL games he recorded 10.0ppg, 2.5rpg and 3.5apg in that year. He helped them to win the league title despite they ended the regular season in second place. A very impressive year as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Bulgarian League Third Team. He also played 5 games in Balkan League where he averaged 9.8ppg, 2.0rpg, 5.2apg, and 1.2spg in that year.

Marinov has been also a member of the Bulgarian international program for some years. He has regularly played for the Bulgarian senior team since 2012 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011.

He is quite an experienced player. Marinov has played also professionally in France (Quimper UJAP), Kosovo (Prishtina), Romania (Cluj Napoca), Ukraine (Cherkasy), and Bulgaria (Levski, Cherno More, and Beroe).


Spartak Pleven keeps Chernokojev for another season - by Dimitri Chelidze
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BC Spartak Pleven (NBL) re-signed 23-year-old international 205cm power forward Tsvetomir Chernokojev, agency: BIG for the new season. Chernokojev played there last season. In 32 NBL games, he averaged 11.3ppg, 5.9rpg and 1.2apg. It was a very successful season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Bulgarian League Honorable Mention.

In the previous (2021-22) season he played at Levski where in 35 NBL games he had 9.0ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.5apg in that year. He helped them to make it to the Supercup final and the Cup final. Chernokojev also played 9 games in Balkan League where he recorded 9.1ppg, 6.9rpg, and 2.2apg in that year. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals.

Chernokojev was called up for the Bulgarian senior team on several occasions and has been a standout player for all of his country's youth selections.

Chernokojev represented Bulgaria at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Matosinhos (Portugal) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: Score-1 (21.1ppg), Reb-1 (11.7rpg), 2.9apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 46.7%, 3PT: 22.6%, FT: 74.5%.

He has played previously professionally also in Slovakia (Levice).

Among many awards, he won the Bulgarian Division A championship title in 2019. Chernokojev received the Eurobasket.com All-Bulgarian Division A Player of the Year award back in 2019.



BC Spartak Pleven roster for 2023-24:



Guards:

Stanimir Marinov

Jon'il Fugett

Konstantin Toshkov



Centers:

Denislav Vutev

Tsvetomir Chernokojev

Julien Lewis (ex Koroivos) is a second USA added to the roster of Spartak Pleven - by Dimitri Chelidze
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BC Spartak Pleven (NBL) added to their roster 31-year-old American 193cm swingman Julien Lewis (college: Fresno State, agency: Diamond Sports) for season 2023-24. Lewis joins another USA player Jon'il Fugett who is already on the roster.

He played most recently at ASA Koroivos Amaliadas in Greek Elite League. In 30 games he recorded 12.0ppg, 4.3rpg, 3.3apg, and 1.4spg last season.

In the previous (2021-22) season he played at Bashkimi in Kosovan Superliga where in 26 games he averaged 14.4ppg, 5.4rpg, 4.0apg, and 1.8spg (in top 4) in that year. He helped them to make it to the cup final.

He has played previously professionally in Finland (Kobrat) and NBA G League (RGV Vipers and Stockton Kings).

Lewis played in the final of the NBA G-League in 2017.

Worth to mention he played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him to get a job in pro basketball.

He graduated from Fresno State in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Lewis played also for The University of Texas for 2 years.



BC Spartak Pleven roster for 2023-24:



Guards:

Stanimir Marinov

Jon'il Fugett

Konstantin Toshkov



Forward:

Julien Lewis



Centers:

Denislav Vutev

Tsvetomir Chernokojev

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CANADA  
Kevin Bercy agreed terms with Alicante - by Eurobasket News
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HLA Alicante (LEB Gold) inked 28-year old Canadian-Haitian 201cm forward Kevin Bercy (college: St. Francis Xavier) for upcoming season. Bercy is not a newcomer in Spanish League as he played most recently at Caceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad. In 34 LEB Gold games in Spain he recorded 11.4ppg and 6.8rpg (#5 in the league) last season. Great year indeed as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Honorable Mention.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Afanion CB Almansa where in 35 LEB Gold games he averaged 10.1ppg and 5.1rpg in that year.
He represented Canada at the World University Games in Taipei (Taiwan) six years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 8.5ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.3spg, FGP: 55.6%, FT: 78.3%.
Bercy has played also professionally in France (Dax-Gamarde), Spain (Real Canoe and Zornotza) and Canada (Bandits).
Among many awards he played in the final of AUS Tournament in 2018. He received All-AUS Player of the Year award back in 2017.
Bercy graduated from St. Francis Xavier in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball.

Oviedo adds Stuckman to their roster, ex Windsor Exp. - by Eurobasket News
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Unicaja Banco Oviedo (LEB Gold) added to their roster 26-year old American forward Tanner Stuckman (206cm-95kg-1997, college: Quincy, agency: Helping Ballers) for new 2023-24 season. He played last season at Windsor Express in Canadian NBL. In 37 NBLCanada games he recorded 11.5ppg and 5.5rpg. He helped them to make it to the NBL Canada final.
Stuckman graduated from Quincy University in 2021 and it will be his third season as a professional player.

Obradoiro welcomes back Scrubb - by Eurobasket News
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Monbus Obradoiro CAB Santiago de Compostela (Liga Endesa) landed 31-year old Canadian-British international 199cm small forward Thomas Scrubb (college: Carleton, agency: Octagon Europe) for new season. It is actually his comeback to Santiago de Compostela as he has played here before. Scrubb plays this summer at Ottawa Blackjacks in Canadian CEBL. In 5 games just recently he averaged 13.8ppg, 5.4rpg, 2.4apg and 1.4spg.
He has been a member of Canadian international program for some years. Scrubb has been regularly called to Canadian senior team since 2014 and previously for University National Team in 2013.
He is a very experienced player. Scrubb has played also professionally in Finland (Kataja), France (SIG Strasbourg and JL Bourg), Germany (46ers) and Italy (Varese and Avellino). His team won OUA Tournament in 2012, 2013 and 2015. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish Liga Endesa Honorable Mention in 2022 and 2023.
Scrubb graduated from Carleton University in 2015 and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball.

Monbus Obradoiro CAB Santiago de Compostela roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Eric Washington
Fernando Zurbriggen

Forward:
Thomas Scrubb

Center:
Artem Pustovyi
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CEBL  
Allen's 37-point game gives him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News

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25-year old guard Teddy Allen (198-G-1998) had an amazing evening in the last round for second-ranked Winnipeg and receives a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 16.
He had the game-high 37 points adding five rebounds and five assists for Winnipeg in his team's victory, helping them to crush Calgary (#5, 8-8) with 25-point margin 100-75. Winnipeg maintains the 2nd position in CEBL league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Winnipeg will need more victories to improve their 11-6 record. In the team's last game Allen had a remarkable 53.8% from 2-point range and got six three-pointers out of 14 attempts. He has many years of experience at Winnipeg, through which he has constantly improved. New Mexico State University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Allen is in league's top in points (2nd best: 27.4ppg) and rebounds (8th best: 7.8rpg).

Second best performed player last round was Nick Hornsby (201-F-1995) of Edmonton. He is American forward in his first season at Edmonton. In the last game Hornsby recorded impressive double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds. Of course he led Edmonton to another comfortable win 89-70 over slightly lower-ranked Saskatchewan (#8, 7-10) being unquestionably team leader. Edmonton's 6th position in the standings has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 8-9 record. Hornsby is one of the most experienced players at Edmonton and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

Third place about best performers goes to guard Alain Louis (185-G-1998) of Montreal (#7). Louis showcased his all-around game by recording 21 points, six rebounds and six assists in the last round. He was a key player of Montreal, leading his team to a 79-74 win against the lower-ranked Vancouver (#10, 5-10). The chances of Montreal ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 9 games, recording just seven victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Louis could help Montreal to bring them higher in the standings. Louis has a great season in CEBL. After 16 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 5.3apg (5th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Jackson Rowe (201-PF-1997) of Ottawa - 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists
5. Deng Adel (201-F-1997) of Ottawa - 19 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists
6. Isiah Osborne (196-G-1996) of Edmonton - 26 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Khalil Ahmad (191-G-1996) of Niagara - 15 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists
8. Nathan Cayo (201-F-1997) of Montreal - 28 points and 3 rebounds
9. Anthony Barber (188-PG-1994) of Scarborough - 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists
10. Ahmed Hill (196-SG-1995) of Montreal - 26 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists

The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Hoops Agents. Hoops Agents is the most complete website about the agencies and players they represent. With more than twenty years of experience, Hoops Agents is already recognized as the most reliable destination for the players who wish to continue their career in professional basketball and are searching for a reputable and connected representation. Hoops Agents is also most complete source of transactions news.


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CHILE  
Chilean LNB 2 round 13 best performance: Franco Morales (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News

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International Point guard Franco Morales (181-PG-1992) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for top-ranked Liceo PN, receiving a Hoops Agents LNB 2 Player of the Week award for round 13.
The 31-year old player got a double-double of 12 points and 17 assists, while his team outclassed Tomas L. (#6, 2-8) with 26-point margin 79-53. It allowed Liceo PN to consolidate first place in the Chilean LNB 2. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. It's already very far into the season and Liceo PN keeps a perfect 12-0 record. Morales has many years of experience at Liceo PN, through which he has constantly improved. Franco Morales has solid league stats. He is in league's top in points (5th best: 24.5ppg), rebounds (4th best: 9.5rpg), assists (2nd best: 10.8apg) and averages impressive 2.8spg and 75.0% FGP.

The second best player in last round's games was young Cristobal Ordonez (195-PG-2004) of Boston College. Ordonez had a very good evening with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Bad luck as Boston College lost that game 61-69 to the higher-ranked Arabe de Valp. (#3, 6-5). Boston College managed to keep the same 6th spot in Zoba Centro. 8 lost games are too many comparing to just three victories Boston College managed to get this year. Ordonez is one of the most experienced players at Boston College and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

Third on the list of top players last round was international Sebastian Suarez (193-SF-1991) of league's top team Sportiva Italiana. Suarez showcased his all-around game by recording 24 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the last round. He was a key player of Sportiva Italiana, leading his team to a 108-62 easy win against the lower-ranked Stadio Italiano (#5, 5-6). Sportiva Italiana have amazing season winning all 10 games without a single defeat in Zoba Centro. Suarez turns to be one of the very best players in the league while he is also a leader of the top team having his eyes on the championship title. The season just started for Suarez as he played only first game. But it already looks like he can be team's leader.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Nicolas Vargas (F-2001) of Arabe de Valp. - 24 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists
5. Gaspar Hernandez (SG-1999) of Sportiva Italiana - 31 points and 5 rebounds
6. Felipe Serey (F-2005) of Tomas L. - 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists
7. Nick Morales (187-F-1985) of Truenos - 20 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists
8. Lucas Thiebaut (F-1999) of Colo Colo - 14 points and 12 rebounds
9. Federico Herrera (200-F/C-1993) of Sportiva Italiana - 21 points and 9 rebounds
10. Mohunir Zerene (187-SF-1994) of Liceo Curico - 27 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists

The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Hoops Agents. Hoops Agents is the most complete website about the agencies and players they represent. With more than twenty years of experience, Hoops Agents is already recognized as the most reliable destination for the players who wish to continue their career in professional basketball and are searching for a reputable and connected representation. Hoops Agents is also most complete source of transactions news.


Lleida lands Ignacio Arroyo-Varela - by Eurobasket News
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ICG Forca Lleida (LEB Gold) landed 23-year old Chilean international 190cm guard Ignacio Arroyo-Varela for new season. Arroyo-Varela is not a newcomer in Spanish League as he played most recently at Menorca in the LEB Silver. In 32 games he averaged 10.6ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.9apg and 1.1spg last season. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Estudiantes where in 41 LEB Gold games he had 5.8ppg, 1.7rpg and 2.1apg in that year. He contributed to his team making it to the Spanish LEB Oro Play-Off final.
Arroyo-Varela has been also a member of Chilean international program for some years. He has regularly played for Chilean senior team since 2019 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2018.
Arroyo-Varela represented Chile at the South American Championship U21 in Salta (Argentina) five years ago. Arroyo-Varela's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 6 games: 11.5ppg, 6.8rpg, Assists-2 (6.5apg), 1.0spg, FGP: 40.7%, 3PT: 24.5%, FT: 78.6%.
He has played previously professionally in Chile (Castro).
Among many awards he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-FIBA Americas U18 Honorable Mention back in 2018.
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Yogi Ferrell (ex Cedevita Ol.) is a newcomer at Sharks - by Eurobasket News
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Shanghai Sharks (CBA) strengthened their roster with addition of 30-year old American point guard Yogi Ferrell (183cm-81kg-1993, college: Indiana) for season 2023-24. Ferrell has played for the last two years at Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana in Slovenian Liga Nova KBM. He managed to play in three leagues last year. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 8 Liga Nova KBM games he was league's fourth best scorer with 13.1ppg and had 2.4rpg and 4.0apg. Ferrell helped them to win the league title and the Supercup. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Slovenian League Finals MVP. He also played 17 games in Eurocup where he recorded very impressive stats: 18.4ppg, 2.3rpg and 5.1apg. And finally he contributed to 29 games in ABA League where he averaged remarkable 16.2ppg, 3.5rpg and 5.9apg.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Panathinaikos in Greek league. But in 5 Euroleague games he got just 1.6ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.8apg in that year.
Ferrell has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016.
He has played also professionally in other USA team, NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings) and NBA G League (SLC Stars).
Ferrell graduated from Indiana University in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player.

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CROATIA  
Mazalin is back at Zadar - by Eurobasket News
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KK Zadar (Premijer Liga) signed 26-year old small forward Lovro Mazalin (204cm-1997) for upcoming 2023-24 season. It is actually his comeback to Zadar as he has played here before. Mazalin played last season at Cibona (Premijer Liga). In 32 games he had 13.1ppg, 6.1rpg and 2.8apg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week and named to Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Second Team. Mazalin also played 24 games in ABA League where he recorded 12.1ppg, 4.9rpg and 2.6apg. Good season as he was also here named League Player of the Week.
He won Croatian A1 League championship title in 2013, 2015 and 2016.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Poitiers in French NM1. In 41 games he averaged 12.0ppg, 5.7rpg and 2.3apg in that year. He contributed to his team ending the regular season as at the second position in the league.
He represented Croatia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Chalkida (Greece) seven years ago. Mazalin's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 7 games: Score-4 (16.9ppg), 7.9rpg, 2.3apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 53.4%, 3PT: 21.4%, FT: 83.8%.
Mazalin has played also professionally in Bosnia (Spars), Spain (Zaragoza) and Croatia (Cedevita, Gorica, Kaptol and Petrinja).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Player of the Year and Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Premijer Liga Domestic Player of the Year back in 2020. He won Croatian A1 League championship title in 2013, 2015 and 2016.

KK Zadar roster for 2023-24:

Guard:
Marko Ramljak

Forwards:
Lovro Mazalin
Patrik Jambrovic

Center:
Karlo Zganec

Coach: Daniel Jusup

Luka Francesevic and Luka Anzulovic joins Cedevita Junior Zagreb - by Zeljko Zule
KK Cedevita Junior Zagreb (Premijer Liga) added to their roster 18-year old guard Luka Francesevic (193cm-2005) and 19-year old Slovenian 183cm guard Luka Anzulovic for new s2023-24 season. Francesevic played most recently at Cibona in the U17 League. He helped them to win the U17 League title.
Francesevic was a member of Croatian U16 National Team two years ago.
Anzulovic played most recently at Krka in Slovenian U20 League.
Jure Planinic (ex Euro Nickel) signs at KK Bosna Meridianbet Sarajevo - by Zeljko Zule
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KK Bosna Meridianbet Sarajevo (Division I) landed 23-year old Croatian-Bosnia and Herzegovina 206cm forward Jure Planinic, agency: AltusBasket for new season. Planinic played most recently at Euro Nickel in North Macedonian Prva Liga. In 25 games he averaged impressive 17.5ppg, 8.6rpg, 1.8apg and 1.0spg last season. It was a very successful year in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-North Macedonian League Second Team.
He represented Croatia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Latvia five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 13.9ppg, 7.9rpg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 54.7%, FT: 65.9%.
Planinic has played previously professionally in Croatia (Zadar, KK Cedevita Junior Zagreb and KK Zadar U19 team) and Bosnia (Siroki, HKK Zrinjski HT Mostar and Siroki Eronet 2nd team). His team won Croatian Premijer Liga Regular Season in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Among many awards he was selected to Eurobasket.com Croatian Premijer Liga All-Newcomers Team back in 2019.

KK Bosna Meridianbet Sarajevo roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Muhamed Pasalic
Adi Zahiragic
Luka Jovanovic

Forwards:
Milivoje Bozovic
Haris Curevac
Jure Zubac
Faris Verlasevic
Jure Planinic
Vojin Ilic

Center:
Elmir Dzafic

Coach: Josip Pandza
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Barrueta re-signs at Coruna - by Eurobasket News
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Leyma Basquet Coruna (LEB Gold) confirmed in their roster 30-year old American (has also Cuban passport) swingman Yunio Barrueta (196cm-102kg-1993, college: Barry) for new 2023-24 season. Barrueta is the second import player in the roster as Senegalese Atoumane Diagne signed here earlier.
He played there last season. In 38 LEB Gold games he recorded 13.7ppg, 4.7rpg and 1.0apg. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week.
He ended the previous (2021-22) season at Lille Metropole in French ProB where in four games he averaged 11.0ppg and 5.8rpg in that year. But the most of that year he spent at Maccabi Ashdod/Be'er Tuvia in Israeli National League. In 32 games he had very impressive stats: 21.7ppg, 7.8rpg and 2.8apg in that year. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Israeli National League Honorable Mention.
He has played previously professionally in Belgium (Okapi Aalst) and France (Sluc Nancy, ALM Evreux and Denain Voltaire). Barrueta played in the final of SSC Tournament in 2015 and 2016.
He was also selected All-SSC Player of the Year back in 2016.
Barrueta graduated from Barry University in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. He played also for East Tennessee State University for one year.

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Vesely re-signs at Barca - by Igor Obradovic
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Defending champion FC Barcelona Lassa (Liga Endesa) confirmed in their roster 33-year old Czech international center Jan Vesely (213cm-109kg-1990) for new 2023-24 season. Vesely is the second import player in the roster as Lithuanian Rokas Jokubaitis signed here earlier.
He played there last season. In 39 Liga Endesa games he recorded 9.3ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.4apg. He helped them to win the league title and they also played in the Supercup final. He also played 38 games in Euroleague where he averaged 9.3ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.5apg. Vesely contributed to his team ending the regular season as at the second position in the league and they also made it to the Euroleague Final Four.
In 2011 he was drafted by Washington Wizards (NBA) in first round (6th overall).
He has been also a member of Czech Republic international program for some years. Vesely has regularly played for Czech Republic senior team since 2009 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2010.
He also represented Czech Republic at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 14.3ppg, 5.0rpg, 3.3apg, Steals-2 (2.3spg), FGP: 65.5%, FT: 50.0%.
Vesely is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Serbia (Partizan), Slovenia (Slovan), Turkey (Fenerbahce), NBA (Denver Nuggets) and Czech Republic (Snakes).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Euroleague European Player of the Year back in 2019.

FC Barcelona Lassa roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Dario Brizuela
Rokas Jokubaitis

Forward:
Joel Parra

Centers:
Jan Vesely
Willy Hernangomez

Coach: Roger Grimau

Brno inks Greg Lee, ex Galitos-Barreiro - by Surujh Roopnarine
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Basket Brno (NBL) signed 25-year old American forward Greg Lee (206cm-100kg-1998, college: The Pennsylvania State) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Lee played last season with Galitos-Barreiro in Portuguese Proliga. In 22 games he posted impressive stats: 18.3ppg, 9.8rpg and 2.5apg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. For his efforts he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese Proliga Honorable Mention.
Lee graduated from Penn State University in 2022 and it is his second season as a professional player. He also attended and played for Cal-State Bakersfield, three seasons (NCAA) and Wester Michigan, one season (NCAA) while in college.

According to Roman Marko (General Manager of Basket Brno): "Greg is a player at position 4 who can also be used on the wing. He is a talented player who had a very good rookie year and will compete for a spot on the team in the second half of August during a 14-day try-out. If the references we have about him prove true, he will stay in the team at least until the end of the season."

Basket Brno roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Ondrej Siska
Petr Krivanek
Matej Dana

Forwards:
Greg Lee
Matej Rychtecky
Simon Svoboda

Center:
Jakub Krakovic

Coach: Martin Vanek

Nymburk lands Ty Gordon, ex Tartu - by Surujh Roopnarine
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ERA Basketball Nymburk (NBL) landed 24-year old American 183cm point guard Ty Gordon (college: Nicholls State) for new season. Gordon played most recently at Tartu Ulikool Maks & Moorits in Estonian KML league. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year. In 11 KML games he was the best scorer with impressive 19.0ppg and recorded 5.4rpg and 3.5apg. Gordon helped them to make it to the Estonian League final. He can count that season as a very successful as was voted to Eurobasket.com Latvian-Estonian Basketball League All-Tournament Team. Gordon also played 12 games in Lat-Est BL where he averaged remarkable 19.8ppg, 5.0rpg and 3.2apg. The other team he played shortly was Gargzdu in Lithuanian LKL. In four games he was league's second best scorer with 5.8ppg and had 1.3rpg and 1.8apg.
Last year he was drafted by Memphis Hustle (G-League) in first round (11th overall).
The former Nicholls State star is in his second season in pro basketball. Gordon's team won Southland Conference Regular Season in 2021 and 2022. He played also for Troy University for one year.

ERA Basketball Nymburk roster for 2023-24:

Guard:
Ty Gordon

Forwards:
Martin Kriz
Spencer Svejcar
Sukhmail Mathon
Thomas Bell_III

Coach: Francesco Tabellini
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Stats Leaders - LIDOBA
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LNB Round 4 of Semi-Finals. Reales and Indios draw their respective series even - by Eurobasket News
Leones - Reales 78-81

Worth to mention a great performance of American Tim Bond (201-1995, college: EMU) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Gelvis Solano (185-1994, college: Merrimack, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who added 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Bond is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side Juan Guerrero (203-1993, agency: BMS Sport Agency) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and naturalized American point guard Eddy Polanco (193-1994, college: SE Louisiana, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Four Leones players scored in double figures. Leones' coach Julio Duquela tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help.
Top scorers:
Leones: J.Guerrero 25+11reb+1ast, E.Polanco 15+8reb+3ast, L.Cabrera 13+9reb+1ast, N.Faust 10+1reb, J.Valdez 8+3reb+7ast, P.Kelvin 5+3reb
Reales: T.Bond 25+6reb+6ast, G.Solano 23+7reb+6ast, C.Thomas 10+2reb, A.Pena 8+6reb+2ast, M.Simon 8+4reb+1ast, Q.Green 5+3reb+1ast
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Indios - Titanes 97-87

Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Indios made 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of Luismal Ferreiras (197-2003) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 21 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Guard Juan Suero (196-1993, agency: BMS Sport Agency) contributed with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Point guard Richard Bautista (185-1997, agency: BMS Sport Agency) replied with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) added 23 points and 4 assists in the effort for Titanes. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Titanes: P.Jassel 23+1reb+4ast, B.Richard 22+8reb+7ast, K.Jordan 16+6reb+1ast, J.Johnson-Coston 14+6reb, L.Montero 7+3reb+4ast, M.Rhett 3+4reb
Indios: R.Galloway 29+4reb+1ast, J.Suero 21+7reb+8ast, F.Luismal 18+21reb+4ast, Y.Rodriguez 18+6reb+1ast, E.Soliman 5+4reb+3ast, Y.Montero 4+2reb
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Jamtland tabs rookie Florent Thamba in his first year in pro basketball - by Eurobasket News
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KFUM Jamtland Basket (Basketligan) inked 24-year old Congolese 208cm forward Florent Thamba for upcoming season. Thamba is the second foreign player in the roster as USA Tra Holder signed here earlier.
He just graduated from Baylor (NCAA). He has played there for the last five years.
He started his college career at Baylor University (NCAA). Thamba's high school career he had spent at Mountain Mission School in Grundy, VA.
So his pro career will start in Sweden.

KFUM Jamtland Basket roster for 2023-24:

Anes Zekovic
Tra Holder
Florent Thamba
Charlie Viklund
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Nymburk lands Ty Gordon, ex Tartu - by Surujh Roopnarine
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ERA Basketball Nymburk (NBL) landed 24-year old American 183cm point guard Ty Gordon (college: Nicholls State) for new season. Gordon played most recently at Tartu Ulikool Maks & Moorits in Estonian KML league. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year. In 11 KML games he was the best scorer with impressive 19.0ppg and recorded 5.4rpg and 3.5apg. Gordon helped them to make it to the Estonian League final. He can count that season as a very successful as was voted to Eurobasket.com Latvian-Estonian Basketball League All-Tournament Team. Gordon also played 12 games in Lat-Est BL where he averaged remarkable 19.8ppg, 5.0rpg and 3.2apg. The other team he played shortly was Gargzdu in Lithuanian LKL. In four games he was league's second best scorer with 5.8ppg and had 1.3rpg and 1.8apg.
Last year he was drafted by Memphis Hustle (G-League) in first round (11th overall).
The former Nicholls State star is in his second season in pro basketball. Gordon's team won Southland Conference Regular Season in 2021 and 2022. He played also for Troy University for one year.

ERA Basketball Nymburk roster for 2023-24:

Guard:
Ty Gordon

Forwards:
Martin Kriz
Spencer Svejcar
Sukhmail Mathon
Thomas Bell_III

Coach: Francesco Tabellini
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Eshete Calvo joins Guadalajara - by Eurobasket News
Lujisa Guadalajara Basket (EBA) agreed terms with 20-year old naturalized Ethiopian point guard Eshete Calvo (182cm-2003) for new 2023-24 season. Calvo played last season at CB Pozuelo Arrabe Asesores. In 25 EBA games he had 6.2ppg, 3.1rpg and 1.7apg.
He has played previously for Spanish team Madrid.

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Terrell Gomez (ex Saint Quentin) agreed terms with Hamburg - by Eurobasket News
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Veolia Towers Hamburg (BBL) added to their roster 25-year old American (has also Trinidad and Tobago passport) 173cm point guard Terrell Gomez (college: SDSU) for season 2023-24. Gomez played most recently at Saint Quentin in French Betclic ELITE ProA. In 34 ProB games he recorded 12.4ppg, 1.4rpg and 4.9apg last season. He helped them to win the ProB title.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at JDA Dijon (Betclic ELITE ProA) in France where in 20 games he averaged 4.1ppg and 1.3apg in that year. Gomez contributed to his team making it to the semifinals. He also played 3 games in Basketball Champions League where he had 4.7ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.3apg in that year. The other team he played that season for was Final Spor in Turkish TBL. In 18 games he got impressive 21.6ppg, 3.4rpg and 3.8apg in that year.
Gomez graduated from San Diego State University in 2021 and it is his third season in pro basketball. He played also for California State University Northridge for 3 years.

Veolia Towers Hamburg roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Aljami Durham
Mark Hughes
William Christmas
Terrell Gomez

Forward:
V.J. King

Center:
Aleksander Dziewa

Lietkabelis add Lelevicius to their roster - by Eurobasket News
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Panevezys 7bet-Lietkabelis (LKL) added to their roster 20-year old shooting guard Liutauras Lelevicius (201cm-2003) on loan from Zalgiris for new 2023-24 season. Lelevicius played last season at Zalgiris in Lithuanian LKL league. He managed to play in three leagues last year. In 10 LKL games he recorded just 2.3ppg and 1.0rpg. Quite impressive season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian NKL Most Improved Player of the Year, Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian NKL Youth Player of the Year and League Player of the Week (2 times). Lelevicius also played 1 game in Euroleague, but he did not score anything. The other team he played that season for was Zalgiris (NKL) where in 39 games he averaged remarkable 15.1ppg, 3.7rpg and 2.7apg. It was another spectacular season as he was selected Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian NKL Most Improved Player of the Year, Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian NKL Youth Player of the Year and also here League Player of the Week (2 times).
He represented Lithuania at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Greece this year.

Allerik Freeman (ex Besiktas) agreed terms with Buducnost - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu
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Defending champion KK Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (Erste Liga) inked 28-year old American 190cm shooting guard Allerik Freeman (college: NC State) for upcoming season. Freeman played most recently at Besiktas in Turkish BSL league. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In 13 BSL games he was league's third best scorer with impressive 18.9ppg and had 2.8rpg and 3.8apg. Freeman also played for Umana Reyer Venezia in Italian Serie A where in 17 games he recorded 8.6ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.6apg. He also played 12 games in Eurocup where he averaged 9.8ppg, 1.7rpg and 1.8apg.
Freeman is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Freeman has played previously professionally also in China (Aviators), France (ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne Basket), Hungary (Arconic-Alba), Russia (PBC CSKA Moscow) and USA.
Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup Honorable Mention in 2022.
He graduated from North Carolina State University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. Freeman played also for Baylor University for 4 years.

KK Buducnost VOLI Podgorica roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Allerik Freeman
Nikola Glendza
Igor Jokovic

Forwards:
Marko Jagodic-Kuridza
Aleksa Ilic
Andrija Slavkovic
Andrija Grbovic

Center:
Marvin Jones

Coach: Dejan Radonjic

Ulm adds Williams to their roster - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu
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Ratiopharm Ulm (BBL) added to their roster 22-year old American forward Trevion Williams (206cm-113kg-2000, college: Purdue) for new 2023-24 season. Williams played this summer at Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Summer League. In four games just recently he had 3.5ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.8apg. The last season he played at Go Go in U.S. NBA-G-League where in 27 NBA Summer League games he recorded 8.1ppg, 7.5rpg and 2.0apg.
He represented USA at the World Cup U19 in Crete (Greece) four years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 7 games: 8.7ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.7apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 46.0%, FT: 51.7%.
Williams has played also professionally for other NBA-G-League teams like Santa Cruz Warriors.
He was voted Michigan Metro Athletic Conference Player of the Year back in 2017.
Williams graduated from Purdue University in 2022 and it will be his second season as a professional player.

Joventut inks DeShaun Thomas, ex Milano - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu
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Club Joventut Badalona (Liga Endesa) signed 31-year old American power forward DeShaun Thomas (201cm-104kg-1991, college: Ohio State) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Thomas played last season at AX Armani Exchange Milano in Italian Serie A. In 10 games he had 8.3ppg and 3.4rpg. He helped them to make it to the Supercup semifinals. Thomas also played 22 games in Euroleague where he recorded 4.1ppg and 1.4rpg.
Thomas' team won Big Ten Tournament in 2011 and 2013.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Bayern Muenchen in German BBL. In 40 games he averaged 14.7ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.1apg in that year. He contributed to his team making it to the German Bundesliga final. 2021-22 was a great season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Forward of the Year and named to All-Imports Team. Thomas also played 36 games in Euroleague where he got 9.6ppg and 3.2rpg in that year. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals.
In 2013 he was drafted by San Antonio Spurs (NBA) in second round (58th overall). The former Ohio State star is in his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball.
Thomas is quite experienced player. He has played in eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Thomas has played previously professionally in France (JSF Nanterre), Greece (Panathinaikos), Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Japan (Alvark Tokyo), Turkey (Efes), Spain (Barca), NBA G League (Austin Spurs) and The Basketball Tournament (Carmen's Crew). Thomas' team won Big Ten Tournament in 2011 and 2013.

Club Joventut Badalona roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Pau Ribas
Andrew Andrews

Forward:
DeShaun Thomas

Center:
Vladimir Brodziansky

Gran Canaria keeps Brussino for another season - by Eurobasket News
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Herbalife Gran Canaria (Liga Endesa) re-signed 30-year old Argentinian international 205cm small forward Nicolas Brussino for new season. He has played there for the last two seasons. He can count that year as a very successful as was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish Liga Endesa Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. Brussino played 20 games in Eurocup where he averaged 9.4ppg, 3.8rpg and 2.3apg last season.
He also represented Argentina at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 6.0ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 36.4%, 3PT: 38.5%, FT: 50.0%.
Brussino is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in four different countries playing on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. Brussino has played previously professionally in NBA (Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks), Spain (Tenerife and Zaragoza), Argentina (Penarol, Regatas and San Martin Marcos Juarez) and NBA G League (Texas Legends and College Park SkyHawks). His team won Argentinian LigaA Regular Season in 2013 and 2014.

Herbalife Gran Canaria roster for 2023-24:

Guard:
A.J. Slaughter

Forwards:
John Shurna
Nicolas Brussino
Miquel Salvo

Center:
Ethan Happ
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EUROLEAGUE  
M.Tel-Aviv keeps Menco for another season - by Eurobasket News
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Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv (Winner League) re-signed 29-year old Israeli-American international 199cm small forward Rafi Menco, agency: Avi Zilberman for new season. Menco played there last season. In 35 Winner League games he averaged 6.6ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.3apg. He helped them to win the league title and the cup. Menco also played 22 games in Euroleague where he had just 1.2ppg. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Hapoel Holon. In 35 Winner League games he recorded 9.3ppg, 4.3rpg and 1.9apg in that year. Menco contributed to his team winning the group title. He also played 19 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 8.2ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.1apg in that year. Menco contributed to his team making it to the Basketball Champions League Final Four.
He has been also a member of Israeli international program for some years. Menco has regularly played for Israeli senior team since 2016 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014.
He represented Israel at the World University Games in Napoli (Italy) four years ago. Menco's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 6 games: 10.3ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 52.9%, 3PT: 35.7%.
Menco has played previously professionally also in France (Chalon/Saor) and Israel (Gilboa Galil, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Eilat and Wingate Academy Netanya).
Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-World University Games Honorable Mention back in 2019.

Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
John DiBartolomeo
Tamir Blatt
Wade Baldwin_IV

Forwards:
Rafi Menco
Jake Cohen
James Webb_III
Bonzie Colson_Jr.

Center:
Josh Nebo

Coach: Oded Kattash
Petr Cornelie (ex Real Madrid) agreed terms with Monaco - by Eurobasket News
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AS Monaco Basket (Betclic ELITE ProA) inked 27-year old French international 211cm power forward Petr Cornelie for upcoming season. Cornelie played most recently at Real Madrid in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 30 games he recorded 4.4ppg and 3.0rpg last season. He helped them to win the Supercup and make to league final. Cornelie also played 33 games in Euroleague where he averaged 5.8ppg and 3.1rpg. He contributed to his team winning the Euroleague championship.
Cornelie ended the previous (2021-22) season at the Nuggets in NBA. But in 13 games he had just 1.1ppg and 1.1rpg in that year. But the most of that year he spent at Rapids in U.S. NBA-G-League. In 30 games he got impressive 17.7ppg, 12.7rpg (#2 in the league), 2.8apg and 1.0bpg in that year.
In 2016 he was drafted by Denver Nuggets (NBA) in second round (53rd overall).
He has been also a member of French international program for some years. Cornelie has regularly played for French senior team since 2021 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015.
He represented France at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 3 games: 1.7ppg, 2.0rpg.
Cornelie has played previously for three other France teams: Pau Lacq Orthez, Metropolitans and Le Mans.

AS Monaco Basket roster for 2023-24:

Guard:
Terry Tarpey

Forwards:
Petr Cornelie
John Brown_III
Jaron Blossomgame

Centers:
Mouhammadou Jaiteh
Donta Hall

Coach: Sasa Obradovic

Lazarevic re-signs at Crvena Zvezda on three-year contract - by Igor Obradovic
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KK Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Beograd (KLS) confirmed in their roster 26-year old swingman Stefan Lazarevic (198cm-1996) three year contract. Lazarevic has played there for the last two seasons. He managed to play in three leagues last year. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In two KLS games he recorded 4.0ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.5apg. Lazarevic's team won the league title. Lazarevic also played 30 games in Euroleague where he averaged just 2.7ppg and 2.8rpg. And finally he contributed to 31 games in ABA League where he got 4.0ppg and 2.6rpg.
He represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Lazareviclsinki (Finland) seven years ago.
He has played previously for KK FMP Meridian Beograd.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Adriatic League Honorable Mention in 2021.

KK Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Beograd roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Milos Teodosic
Branko Lazic
Nemanja Nedovic
Shabazz Napier
Yago Matheus
Nikola Topic

Forwards:
Dejan Davidovac
Stefan Lazarevic
Joel Bolomboy
Dalibor Ilic
Adam Hanga
Rokas Giedraitis

Centers:
Luka Mitrovic
Mike Tobey
Marko Simonovic

Coach: Dusko Ivanovic

Koprivica re-signs at Partizan - by Igor Obradovic
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KK Partizan Mozzart Bet Beograd (KLS) confirmed in their roster 23-year old international center Balsa Koprivica (215cm-118kg-2000, college: FSU) for new 2023-24 season. Koprivica played there last season. In 6 Euroleague games he had just 1.0ppg and 1.3rpg. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals. Koprivica also played 12 games in ABA League where he recorded 4.3ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.1bpg.
He won Adriatic League championship title in 2023.
The previous (2022) summer he played at the Pistons in NBA. In four games he averaged 4.0ppg and 4.0rpg in 2022 year.
Two years ago he was drafted by Charlotte Hornets (NBA) in second round (57 th overall). The former Florida State University star is in his third season in pro basketball.
He has been also a member of Serbian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Serbian senior team since 2021 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2017.
Koprivica represented Serbia at the McDonald's All American Games Nominee four years ago.

KK Partizan Mozzart Bet Beograd roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Aleksa Avramovic
Ognjen Jaramaz
Kevin Punter
Uros Trifunovic

Forwards:
James Nunnally
Mateusz Ponitka
Zach LeDay
Alen Smailagic

Center:
Balsa Koprivica

Coach: Zeljko Obradovic

Vesely re-signs at Barca - by Igor Obradovic
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Defending champion FC Barcelona Lassa (Liga Endesa) confirmed in their roster 33-year old Czech international center Jan Vesely (213cm-109kg-1990) for new 2023-24 season. Vesely is the second import player in the roster as Lithuanian Rokas Jokubaitis signed here earlier.
He played there last season. In 39 Liga Endesa games he recorded 9.3ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.4apg. He helped them to win the league title and they also played in the Supercup final. He also played 38 games in Euroleague where he averaged 9.3ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.5apg. Vesely contributed to his team ending the regular season as at the second position in the league and they also made it to the Euroleague Final Four.
In 2011 he was drafted by Washington Wizards (NBA) in first round (6th overall).
He has been also a member of Czech Republic international program for some years. Vesely has regularly played for Czech Republic senior team since 2009 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2010.
He also represented Czech Republic at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 14.3ppg, 5.0rpg, 3.3apg, Steals-2 (2.3spg), FGP: 65.5%, FT: 50.0%.
Vesely is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Serbia (Partizan), Slovenia (Slovan), Turkey (Fenerbahce), NBA (Denver Nuggets) and Czech Republic (Snakes).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Euroleague European Player of the Year back in 2019.

FC Barcelona Lassa roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Dario Brizuela
Rokas Jokubaitis

Forward:
Joel Parra

Centers:
Jan Vesely
Willy Hernangomez

Coach: Roger Grimau

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EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS U20  
Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U20 European Championship Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center
MVP: France Ilias Kamardine (193-SG-2003) of Evreux
Best Guard: France Ilias Kamardine (193-SG-2003) of Evreux
Best Forward: Belgium Thijs De Ridder (203-F/C-2003) of Bilbao
Best Center: Israel Daniel Wolf (7'0''-F/C-2004) of Yale

Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U20 European Championship First Team 2023
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Kamardine
Wolf
Wolf
Yaacov
Yaacov
Zougris
Zougris
De Ridder
De Ridder

First Team
France Ilias Kamardine (193-SG-2003) of Evreux
Israel Daniel Wolf (7'0''-F/C-2004) of Yale
Denmark Noam Yaacov (186-PG-2004) of ASVEL
Greece Vangelis Zougris (202-C/F-2004) of Peristeri
Belgium Thijs De Ridder (203-F/C-2003) of Bilbao

Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U20 European Championship Second Team 2023
Nunez
Nunez
Lelevicius
Lelevicius
Schroeder
Schroeder
Gunnarsson
Gunnarsson
Raynaud
Raynaud

Second Team
Spain Juan Nunez (192-PG-2004) of Ulm
Lithuania Liutauras Lelevicius (201-SG-2003) of Zalgiris
Germany Benjamin Schroeder (6'7''-G/F-2003) of GWU
Iceland Orri Gunnarsson (197-SF-2003) of Haukar
France Maxime Raynaud (7'1''-C-2003) of Stanford

Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U20 European Championship Honorable Mention 2023
Krivas
Krivas
Petrovic
Petrovic
Saranovic
Saranovic
Yigitoglu
Yigitoglu
Ivisic
Ivisic
Poom
Poom

Honorable Mention
Lithuania Motiejus Krivas (214-C-2004) of Zalgiris
Serbia Mihailo Petrovic (190-G-2003) of Borac CA
Serbia Nikola Saranovic (200-F-2003) of FMP BG
Turkey Samet Yigitoglu (216-C-2004) of Besiktas
Bosnia Zvonimir Ivisic (219-PF-2003) of SC Derby
Estonia Karl Poom (198-F-2004) of Monferrato
Spain Michael Caicedo (197-F-2003) of Granada
Iceland Tomas Thrastarson (197-G-2005) of Thor Thorl
Slovenia Sasa Ciani (205-PF-2003) of Cedevita Jr.
Poland Piotr Winkowski (208-C-2003) of Astoria
Montenegro Djordjije Jovanovic (6'7''-SG-2003) of Ontario C.
Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U20 European Championship Division B Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center
MVP: Czech Republic Ondrej Svec (196-F-2003) of USK Praha
Best Guard: Czech Republic Ondrej Svec (196-F-2003) of USK Praha
Best Forward: Czech Republic Ondrej Hustak (211-C-2003) of Zamora
Best Center: North Macedonia Teodor Simikj (215-C-2004) of Barca

Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U20 European Championship Division B First Team 2023
Svec
Svec
Kobzystyi
Kobzystyi
Brostrom
Brostrom
Hustak
Hustak
Simikj
Simikj

First Team
Czech Republic Ondrej Svec (196-F-2003) of USK Praha
Ukraine Oleksandr Kobzystyi (200-SG-2003) of Mega BG
Sweden Felix Brostrom (6'8''-F-2003) of S.Dakota
Czech Republic Ondrej Hustak (211-C-2003) of Zamora
North Macedonia Teodor Simikj (215-C-2004) of Barca

Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U20 European Championship Division B Second Team 2023
Bagatskis
Bagatskis
Vieira
Vieira
Kermoury
Kermoury
Kheil
Kheil
Kapic
Kapic

Second Team
Latvia Freds Bagatskis (6'8''-G-2003) of UT Arlington
Portugal Daniel Vieira (190-PG-2004) of POR NT U20
Sweden William Kermoury (192-G-2004) of Sodertalje
Czech Republic Martin Kheil (195-F-2003) of Slavia
Austria Nordin Kapic (203-F-2003) of Vienna Utd.

Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U20 European Championship Division B Honorable Mention 2023
Bryniuk
Bryniuk
Mihov
Mihov
Vrencken
Vrencken
Isotta
Isotta
Okonkwo
Okonkwo
Salmi
Salmi

Honorable Mention
Ukraine Bohdan Bryniuk (201-F-2003) of Rytas 2
Bulgaria Krastomir Mihov (193-G-2004) of Akademik P.
Holland Nino Vrencken (194-PG-2003) of Hagen BG
Switzerland Nicolo Isotta (184-G-2003) of Cividale
United Kingdom James Okonkwo (6'8''-F-2003) of WVU
Finland Juuso Salmi (188-PG-2004) of Jyvaskyla BA
Latvia Rihards Vavers (6'7''-F-2003) of Quinnipiac
Georgia George Natsvlishvili (208-F/G-2004) of Murcia 2
Kosovo Jon Ukaj (187-PG-2005) of Giessen
Luxembourg Luke Jungers (6'9''-F-2004) of Omaha
Luxembourg Max Logelin (187-G-2003) of Sparta
Ireland Killian Gribben (6'10''-F-2003) of Siena
Slovakia Martin Koller (186-PG-2004) of Inter Bratislava
Azerbaijan Roderick Anderson III (6'1''-G-2004) of Boise St.
Albania Xhuljan Tola (211-F/C-2003) of Charilaos
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FINLAND  
Armann inks Devaughn Jenkins, ex Raiders Basket - by Eurobasket News
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Armann Reykjavik (D1) signed 28-year old American forward Devaughn Jenkins (201cm-1995, college: Angelo State) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Jenkins played last season at Raiders Basket in Finnish 1st Division A. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year. In 20 1st Division A games he had very impressive stats: 23.8ppg, 13.6rpg (#2 in the league), 1.1apg, 1.2spg and 1.4bpg. Jenkins also played for BC Komarno in Slovakian Nike SBL where in 6 games he recorded 5.7ppg, 5.8rpg, 1.0apg and 1.2bpg. He also played 2 games in Alpe Adria Cup where he averaged 7.0ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.0apg and 1.5bpg. The other team he played that season for was Raiders Basket (1st Division A). In 20 games he got remarkable 23.8ppg, 13.6rpg (#2 in the league), 1.1apg, 1.2spg and 1.4bpg.
Jenkins is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Kosovo (Lipjani), Montenegro (All-Stars), Serbia (Vrsac) and North Macedonia (Kozuv).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of LSC Tournament in 2017. Jenkins was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Finnish 1st Division A Honorable Mention in 2022.
He graduated from Angelo State in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. Jenkins played also for College of Central Florida for 2 years.

Honka adds Gonzalvez to their roster - by Eurobasket News
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Tapiolan Honka (Korisliiga) added to their roster experienced 35-year old American guard David Gonzalvez (193cm-93kg-1987, college: Richmond) for new 2023-24 season. Gonzalvez is not a newcomer in Finnish League as he played last season at Raholan Pyrkiva Tampere in the 1st Division B. In 14 games he recorded very impressive stats: 18.4ppg, 7.9rpg, 6.9apg (top 2) and 2.2spg. He helped them to win the 1st Division B title. Quite impressive season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Finnish 1st Division B Finals MVP.
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Pyrinto where in 35 Korisliiga games he averaged 10.4ppg, 2.4rpg, 3.8apg and 1.1spg in that year. Gonzalvez also played for Pyrinto Akatemia A Tampere (1st Division A). In only one game he had also remarkable stats: 28 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal in that year.
He is quite experienced player. Gonzalvez has played also professionally in Austria (Raiffeisen Flyers Wels and Gunners Oberwart), France (Nantes), Germany (EnBW Ludwigsburg, Bayreuth and Rasta Vechta), Holland, Finland (Namika Lahti, Kouvot and Pyrinto Akatemia B Tampere) and The Basketball Tournament (The Web).
He is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Honka.
He graduated from University of Richmond in 2010 and it will be his 14th (!!!) season as a professional player.
On Gonzalvez: David finished his 1st two professional seasons in Europe with the Austrian and the Dutch Championship as well as the Austrian League Defense Player of the Year honor (!!).. a winner and a warrior who does everything to win.. he was a 4 year starter at Richmond and the leader of a successful Atlantic 10 Conference team.. David is a outstanding on the ball defender who takes pride in stopping his opponent. Strong and physical player who always plays and trains with alot of ernergy.. Very good rebounder for his position..

LJ Thorpe (ex Pyrinto) is a newcomer at Siauliai - by Eurobasket News
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BC Siauliai (LKL) strengthened their roster with addition of 24-year old American guard LJ Thorpe (196cm-1999, college: UNC Asheville) for season 2023-24. Thorpe played last season at Pyrinto in Finnish Korisliiga. In 34 games he recorded 12.7ppg, 5.1rpg, 4.9apg and 1.7spg.
He graduated from University of North Carolina - Asheville in 2022 and it is his second season as a professional player. Thorpe was voted to All-Big South Conf. Honorable Mention in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Vilpas sign rookie Tyree Eady - by Dimitri Chelidze
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Salon Vilpas (Korisliiga) inked American 196cm guard Tyree Eady for the upcoming season. Eady just graduated from N.Texas (NCAA). In 38 games he recorded 3.4ppg and 2.8rpg last season. He helped them to win the NIT title despite they ended the regular season in second place.

Eady started his college career at North Dakota State University (NCAA). Then he moved to the University of North Texas (NCAA). Eady's high school career he had spent at Middleton in Middleton, WI.

Of course, it will be his first season in professional basketball.



Salon Vilpas roster for 2023-24:



Guards:

Djimon Henson

Tavon King

Tyree Eady

Teemu Suokas

Tuukka Juntunen



Forward:

DeAndre Dishman



Center:

Luukas Vaara

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FRANCE  
Nancy adds Bowden to their roster - by Dimitri Chelidze
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Sluc Nancy Basket Pro (Betclic ELITE ProA) added to their roster 26-year-old American guard Jordan Bowden (196cm-88kg-1997, college: Tennessee) for the new 2023-24 season. Bowden played this summer at LA Clippers in the NBA Summer League. In three games just recently he recorded 9.0ppg and 1.0apg.

Bowden played the first three seasons of his professional career in the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League. He played in the final of the SEC Tournament in 2018 and 2019 during his time at the University of Tennessee Volunteers.

Bowden was voted Knoxville News Sentinel's PrepXtra Boys Basketball Player of the Year back in 2015.

He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player.



Sluc Nancy Basket Pro roster for 2023-24:



Guards:

Ike Nwamu

Antony Labanca

Frank Mason_III

Jordan Bowden



Forwards:

Bruno Cingala-Mata

Luka Cerovina

Clement Frisch



Center:

Shevon Thompson

Milano inks Ismael Kamagate - by Igor Obradovic
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AX Armani Exchange Milano (Serie A) signed 22-year old French international center Ismael Kamagate (211cm-104kg-2001) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Kamagate played this summer at Denver Nuggets in the NBA Summer League. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year. In three NBA Summer League games just recently he had 5.0ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.3apg and 1.7bpg. The last season he played at Paris Basket in French Betclic ELITE ProA where in 34 games he recorded 9.9ppg, 7.5rpg (#4 in the league) and 1.4bpg. 2022-23 was a great season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-French ProA Center of the Year, All-Star Game and named to All-Domestic Players Team. Kamagate also played 20 games in Eurocup where he averaged 9.3ppg, 8.5rpg and 1.5bpg. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals.
Last year he was drafted by Detroit Pistons (NBA) in second round (46th overall).
Kamagate has been also a member of French international program for some years. He has regularly played for French senior team since 2022 and two years ago for U22 National Team.
Kamagate represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 4.6ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.0bpg.
He has played also professionally for other French teams like CFBB and Orleans.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was selected Eurobasket.com All-French ProA Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.

AX Armani Exchange Milano roster for 2023-24:

Guard:
Giordano Bortolani

Forwards:
Giampaolo Ricci
Shavon Shields
Guglielmo Caruso

Centers:
Kyle Hines
Ismael Kamagate

Coach: Ettore Messina

Fukui Blowinds sign Tray Boyd III, ex Vichy Clermont - by Eurobasket News
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Fukui Blowinds (B3 League) inked 24-year old American 193cm guard Tray Boyd III (college: ETSU) for upcoming season. Boyd is the second import player in the roster as British Benjamin Lawson signed here earlier.
He played most recently at Vichy Clermont in French ProB. In 37 games he was the best scorer with impressive 22.7ppg and had 3.1rpg, 4.1apg and 1.4spg last season. Great season indeed as he was awarded Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Guard of the Year and voted to All-Imports Team and League Player of the Week (5 times).
The previous (2022) summer he played at Nuggets where in 12 New Zealand games he was league's second best scorer with remarkable 23.8ppg and recorded 5.2rpg, 4.8apg and 2.3spg (in top 4) in 2022 year. He helped them to win the New Zealand NBL title.
He has played previously professionally in Finland (Kouvot and Huima) and TBL (Tampa Bay T.).
Boyd graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. He played also for Northwest Florida State College for one year.

Perry Ellis (ex Cholet) agreed terms with Fukui Blowinds - by Eurobasket News
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Fukui Blowinds (B3 League) strengthened their roster with addition of 29-year old American 203cm forward Perry Ellis (college: Kansas) for upcoming season. Ellis played most recently at Cholet Basket in French Betclic ELITE ProA. In 37 games he recorded 11.7ppg, 4.4rpg and 1.1apg last season. He also played 19 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged 12.7ppg and 4.3rpg. Ellis helped them to make it to the cup final.
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Saga Ballooners in Japanese B2 League. In 19 games he had very impressive stats: 15.3ppg, 5.8rpg and 2.1apg in that year. The other team he played that season for was Osaka Evessa in Japanese B1 League. In 14 games he got 10.9ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.8apg in that year.
He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016.
Ellis represented USA at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. Ellis' team won Gold and his stats at that event were 8 games: 13.3ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.1apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 36.5%, 3PT: 35.3%, FT: 64.3%.
He is a very experienced player. Ellis has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to eight different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Australia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Australia (Kings), Germany (s Oliver Baskets), Italy (Cantu), Turkey (Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi), NBA (Milwaukee Bucks), Japan (Ehime Orange Vikings), NBA G League (Greensboro Swarm) and The Basketball Tournament (Self Made). His team won Big 12 Tournament in 2013 and 2016. Ellis voted toKansas Gatorade Player of the Year back in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
He graduated from University of Kansas in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball.

Petr Cornelie (ex Real Madrid) agreed terms with Monaco - by Eurobasket News
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AS Monaco Basket (Betclic ELITE ProA) inked 27-year old French international 211cm power forward Petr Cornelie for upcoming season. Cornelie played most recently at Real Madrid in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 30 games he recorded 4.4ppg and 3.0rpg last season. He helped them to win the Supercup and make to league final. Cornelie also played 33 games in Euroleague where he averaged 5.8ppg and 3.1rpg. He contributed to his team winning the Euroleague championship.
Cornelie ended the previous (2021-22) season at the Nuggets in NBA. But in 13 games he had just 1.1ppg and 1.1rpg in that year. But the most of that year he spent at Rapids in U.S. NBA-G-League. In 30 games he got impressive 17.7ppg, 12.7rpg (#2 in the league), 2.8apg and 1.0bpg in that year.
In 2016 he was drafted by Denver Nuggets (NBA) in second round (53rd overall).
He has been also a member of French international program for some years. Cornelie has regularly played for French senior team since 2021 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015.
He represented France at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 3 games: 1.7ppg, 2.0rpg.
Cornelie has played previously for three other France teams: Pau Lacq Orthez, Metropolitans and Le Mans.

AS Monaco Basket roster for 2023-24:

Guard:
Terry Tarpey

Forwards:
Petr Cornelie
John Brown_III
Jaron Blossomgame

Centers:
Mouhammadou Jaiteh
Donta Hall

Coach: Sasa Obradovic

Le Mans add Lewis to their roster - by Eurobasket News
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Le Mans Sarthe Basket (Betclic ELITE ProA) added to their roster 24-year old American guard Matt Lewis (196cm-91kg-1998, college: JMU) for season 2023-24. Lewis played this summer at Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Summer League. In four games just recently he recorded 10.5ppg and 2.8rpg.
He has played also professionally in other USA teams, NBA G League (Iowa Wolves) and NBA Summer League (Minnesota Timberwolves).
Lewis was voted All-CAA Player of the Year in 2021.
He graduated from James Madison University in 2021 and it will be his third season as a professional player.

Le Mans Sarthe Basket roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Matt Lewis
Leopold Delaunay
DeVante Jones

Forward:
D'Shawn Schwartz

Centers:
Wilfried Yeguete
Selom Mawugbe
Mathias Van_Den_Beemt

Dijon signs Vitalis Chikoko - by Eurobasket News
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JDA Dijon Bourgogne (Betclic ELITE ProA) signed 32-year old Zimbabwean international power forward Vitalis Chikoko (208cm-1991) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Chikoko is the second import player in the roster as USA Cameron Hunt signed here earlier.
He has played for the last two seasons at Pau-Lacq-Orthez. In 31 Betclic ELITE ProA games in France he had 14.4ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.6apg and 1.1bpg last season. 2022-23 was a great year as he was named to Eurobasket.com French ProA All-Imports Team, League Player of the Week and Eurobasket.com All-French ProA Second Team.
He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2013.
He also represented Zimbabwe at the Afrobasket Championship in Rades (Tunisia) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 13.4ppg, Reb-4 (8.8rpg), 1.2apg, Blocks-1 (3.2bpg), FGP: 48.8%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 64.7%.
Chikoko has played also professionally in Germany (Gladiators, BG Goettingen, Bayern Muenchen and ASC 46 Goettingen) and Italy (Reggio Emilia and Verona). He was voted to French ProA All-Star Game back in 2019 and 2020.
His team won French Cup in 2022.

JDA Dijon Bourgogne roster for 2023-24:

Guard:
Cameron Hunt

Forwards:
Dylan Affo_Mama
Allan Dokossi

Center:
Vitalis Chikoko

Jordan Rezendes (ex Bordeaux) is a newcomer at Trier - by Eurobasket News
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ROMERSTROM Gladiators Trier (ProA) added to their roster 31-year old American point guard Jordan Rezendes (188cm-89kg-1992, college: UMass Dartmouth) for season 2023-24. Rezendes is the second import player in the roster as Iranian Behnam Yakhchali signed here earlier.
He played last season at JSA Bordeaux Basket in French NM2 league. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league.
He has played previously professionally in Cameroon (Forces Armees et Police Basketball de Yaounde) and Germany (Speyer and Cuxhaven). he was also voted All-LEC Player of the Year back the same year.
Rezendes played in the final of LEC Tournament in 2016.
He graduated from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player.

ROMERSTROM Gladiators Trier roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Behnam Yakhchali
Jordan Rezendes
Tom Demmer

Forwards:
Marco Hollersbacher
Jannis Sonnefeld

Center:
Moritz Krimmer

Coach: Don Beck

Tyree Appleby signs at Limoges - by Eurobasket News
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Limoges CSP Elite (Betclic ELITE ProA) landed 24-year old American 185cm guard Tyree Appleby (college: Wake Forest) for new season. Appleby played this summer at Chicago Bulls in the NBA Summer League. But in two games just recently he did not score anything and had only 2 assists.
He graduated from Wake Forest University in 2023 and it is his first season in pro basketball. he was also voted toUSBWA All-District III Player of the Year in 2023. Appleby played also for University of Florida for 2 years.

Limoges CSP Elite roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Nemanja Nenadic
Kameron McGusty
Tyree Appleby
Lucas Beaufort

Forward:
Mathieu Wojciechowski

Coach: Ilias Kantzouris
Joel Awich signs at Quimper - by Eurobasket News
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Quimper UJAP (ProB) landed 30-year old American (has also Kenyan passport) 201cm forward Joel Awich (college: Cal Poly) for new season. Awich is not a newcomer in French League as he played most recently at Caen Basket Calvados in the NM1. In 45 games he averaged 10.0ppg, 5.6rpg and 1.1apg last season. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. They also advanced to the league semifinals.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Andrezieux Boutheon Loire Sud Basket (NM1) where in 36 games he had 10.1ppg and 5.1rpg in that year. Awich has been regularly called to Kenyan Senior National Team since 2020.
He has played previously professionally in France (Montbrison, Souffelweyersheim and Dax-Gamarde) and PBA (Georgia K.).
Awich won NABL championship title in 2019.
He graduated from Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo University in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball.

Quimper UJAP roster for 2023-24:

Guard:
Johan Randriamananjara

Forwards:
Joel Awich
Momar N'Doye
Paul Bouloukouet

Center:
Ron Anderson_Jr.
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Bamberg inks Zach Copeland, ex Pistoia - by Eurobasket News
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Brose Bamberg (BBL) agreed terms with 26-year old American guard Zach Copeland (193cm-84kg-1997, college: Illinois State) for new 2023-24 season. Copeland played last season at Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia in Italian Serie A2. In 40 games he had very impressive stats: 15.7ppg, 2.7rpg, 2.3apg and 1.1spg. He helped them to win the Serie A2 Silver title.
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Bisons in Finnish Korisliiga where in 20 games he recorded also remarkable stats: 17.7ppg, 4.3rpg, 3.0apg and 1.4spg in that year. Copeland also played for Krivbas in Ukrainian Superleague. In 16 games he averaged 14.0ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.4apg and 1.2spg in that year. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week (2 times).
He has played previously professionally in United Kingdom and Ukraine (Kryvbas).
Copeland was also voted All-Coast Conference-North Player of the Year back in 2017.
He graduated from Illinois State in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. Copeland played also for City College of San Francisco for 2 years.

Brose Bamberg roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Karsten Tadda
Zach Copeland
Lukas Herzog

Forwards:
Justin Gray
EJ Onu

Center:
Filip Stanic

Deane Williams agreed terms with Oldenburg - by Eurobasket News
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EWE Baskets Oldenburg (BBL) strengthened their roster with addition of 26-year old British international 203cm power forward Deane Williams (college: Augusta) for season 2023-24. Williams played most recently at Telekom Baskets Bonn in the BBL. In 43 games he recorded 6.2ppg and 3.0rpg last season. He helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final. Williams also played 17 games in Basketball Champions League where he averaged 5.0ppg and 2.3rpg. He contributed to his team winning the Basketball Champions League championship.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Saint Quentin in French ProB. In 35 games he had 11.7ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.0apg, 1.0spg and 1.2bpg in that year. Williams has been regularly called to British Senior National Team since 2022.
He has played also professionally in Iceland (Keflavik).
Williams was voted All-PeachBelt Defensive Player of the Year back in 2019.
He graduated from Augusta University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball.

EWE Baskets Oldenburg roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Kyle Foster
Charles Manning_Jr.
Viktor Lukic-Gavric

Forward:
Deane Williams

Center:
Ebuka Izundu

Crailsheim lands Luis Wulff - by Eurobasket News
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HAKRO Merlins Crailsheim (BBL) tabbed 19-year old 199cm point guard Luis Wulff for new season. Wulff has played for the last two years at Bayern. But in three BBL games he averaged just 1.7ppg and 1.3rpg last season. He also played for FC Bayern (NBBL) where in 6 games he had 10.2ppg, 3.2rpg, 3.8apg and 2.2spg. The other team he played shortly was Bayern Muenchen. In three BBL games he recorded only 1.7ppg and 1.3rpg.
Wulff represented Germany at the FIBA U18 European Championship in Izmir (Turkey) last year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 4.3ppg, 2.9rpg, 2.4apg, 1.0spg.
He has played previously for FC Bayern Muenchen 3rd team. His team was regular season runner-up in German NBBL Group A South in 2020 and 2023. Wulff was voted to Eurobasket.com All-German 2.Bundesliga Pro B Honorable Mention in 2023.
Ylli sign Besnik Bekteshi, ex Kirchheim - by Eurobasket News
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Golden Eagle Ylli (Superliga) inked 30-year old German-Albanian 191cm point guard Besnik Bekteshi for upcoming season. Bekteshi is the second import player in the roster as Turkish Arber Berisha signed here earlier.
He has played for the last two years at VfL Kirchheim Knights in German ProA. In 27 games he recorded 4.8ppg and 1.0rpg last season.
He was a member of German U20 National Team back in 2012.
He has played also professionally for other German teams like EnBW Ludwigsburg, 46ers, Tigers, Licher Basket and Rasta Vechta. Bekteshi was voted to German NBBL All-Star Game back in 2010 and 2011.
Despite young age he had impressive career. He won German 2.Bundesliga Pro A championship title in 2015.
His game is described as: A true Point Guard and eliting force for the German youth national teams. His strength lays in organizing his team and controlling the game. Bekteshi is comfortable in the fastbreak or set offense. He has good court vision in the fastbreak, as well as in Pick and Roll situations. There he sees multiple options at once. At the same time of organizing his team, he is also a very good shooter. At times he plays the two in order to give his teams scoring power from the Shooting Guard position.

Terrell Gomez (ex Saint Quentin) agreed terms with Hamburg - by Eurobasket News
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Veolia Towers Hamburg (BBL) added to their roster 25-year old American (has also Trinidad and Tobago passport) 173cm point guard Terrell Gomez (college: SDSU) for season 2023-24. Gomez played most recently at Saint Quentin in French Betclic ELITE ProA. In 34 ProB games he recorded 12.4ppg, 1.4rpg and 4.9apg last season. He helped them to win the ProB title.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at JDA Dijon (Betclic ELITE ProA) in France where in 20 games he averaged 4.1ppg and 1.3apg in that year. Gomez contributed to his team making it to the semifinals. He also played 3 games in Basketball Champions League where he had 4.7ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.3apg in that year. The other team he played that season for was Final Spor in Turkish TBL. In 18 games he got impressive 21.6ppg, 3.4rpg and 3.8apg in that year.
Gomez graduated from San Diego State University in 2021 and it is his third season in pro basketball. He played also for California State University Northridge for 3 years.

Veolia Towers Hamburg roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Aljami Durham
Mark Hughes
William Christmas
Terrell Gomez

Forward:
V.J. King

Center:
Aleksander Dziewa

Leverkusen tabs Trey McBride - by Eurobasket News
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Bayer Giants Leverkusen (ProB) inked 25-year old American 188cm point guard Trey McBride (college: Northwood) for upcoming season. McBride played most recently at Itzehoe Eagles. In 27 ProB games in Germany he averaged impressive 21.1ppg, 5.0rpg, 4.3apg and 2.2spg last season. A very good year in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com German 2.Bundesliga Pro B All-Imports Team, League Player of the Week and Eurobasket.com All-German 2.Bundesliga Pro B Second Team.
He was also selected to GLIAC All-Defensive Team back in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
The previous (2022) summer he played at Norwood Flames in Australian NBL One North where in 20 games he had very remarkable stats: 15.9ppg, 4.4rpg, 2.6apg and 2.8spg (in top 3) in 2022 year. He helped them to make it to the semifinals.
He has played previously professionally in Serbia (SPD Radnicki Kragujevac) and North Macedonia (Crn Dream).
McBride played in the final of GLIAC Tournament in 2020.
He graduated from Northwood University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. McBride was also voted to GLIAC All-Defensive Team back in 2018, 2019 and 2020. He played also for Mt. Vernon Nazarene University for one year.

Bayer Giants Leverkusen roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Marius Stoll
Trey McBride

Forwards:
Joshua Dahmen
Latrell Grosskopf

Center:
Jonathan Almstedt

Bonn lands Sam Griesel - by Eurobasket News
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Telekom Baskets Bonn (BBL) tabbed 23-year old German 198cm guard Sam Griesel (college: Nebraska) for new season. Griesel played this summer at Boston Celtics in the NBA Summer League. But in three games just recently he had only 1.7ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.0apg.
He represented Germany at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel-Aviv (Israel) four years ago. Griesel's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 5.9ppg, 5.3rpg, FGP: 55.6%, 3PT: 22.2%, FT: 62.5%.
Griesel graduated from University of Nebraska in 2023 and it is his first season as a professional player. His team won Summit League Tournament in 2019 and 2020. He played also for North Dakota State University for 4 years.

Telekom Baskets Bonn roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Harald Frey
Brian Fobbs
Sam Griesel

Forwards:
Florian Koch
Till Pape

Coach: Roel Moors
Ulm adds Williams to their roster - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu
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Ratiopharm Ulm (BBL) added to their roster 22-year old American forward Trevion Williams (206cm-113kg-2000, college: Purdue) for new 2023-24 season. Williams played this summer at Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Summer League. In four games just recently he had 3.5ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.8apg. The last season he played at Go Go in U.S. NBA-G-League where in 27 NBA Summer League games he recorded 8.1ppg, 7.5rpg and 2.0apg.
He represented USA at the World Cup U19 in Crete (Greece) four years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 7 games: 8.7ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.7apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 46.0%, FT: 51.7%.
Williams has played also professionally for other NBA-G-League teams like Santa Cruz Warriors.
He was voted Michigan Metro Athletic Conference Player of the Year back in 2017.
Williams graduated from Purdue University in 2022 and it will be his second season as a professional player.

Tofas land Cassius Winston, ex Bayern - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu
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Tofas Bursa (BSL) tabbed 26-year old American 185cm point guard Cassius Winston (college: Michigan State) for new season. Winston played most recently at Bayern in German BBL league. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 32 BBL games he averaged 14.1ppg, 1.9rpg and 3.1apg last season. He helped them to win the cup and make to league semifinals. Winston also played 29 games in Euroleague where he recorded 11.0ppg, 2.2rpg and 3.4apg.
He ended the previous (2022) season at the 76ers in NBA. In three games he got 11.3ppg, 3.0rpg, 7.0apg (top 4) and 1.3spg in 2022 year. But the most of that year he spent at the 76ers in NBA. In 5 games he got 9.8ppg, 2.8rpg, 7.0apg (top 4) and 1.2spg in 2022 year.
Three years ago he was drafted by Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) in second round (53rd overall). The former Michigan State standout is in his fourth season in pro basketball.
He has played also professionally in other USA teams, NBA (Washington Wizards) and NBA G League (Capital City Go-Go and Erie BH).
He received All-Big Ten Player of the Year award back in 2019.

Tofas Bursa roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Cassius Winston
Caleb Homesley

Forwards:
Zeljko Sakic
J.J. O'Brien
Omar Prewitt
Luke Maye

Center:
Austin Wiley
A Little Love From Overseas For Lebron James From Julian Scott - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber
Julian Scott (203-F/C-1990, college: ASU) is a 32 year old 203cm forward from Sacramento that has played 9 professional seasons and last with Hoops Club (Lebanon-LBL) his 11th professional team. He began his basketball career with Yuba College (NJCAA), and then also gained experience with Southern Utah University (NCAA) and Adams State University (NCAA2, starting five): 27 games: 10.8ppg, 4.0rpg, FGP: 58.5%, 3PT: 50.0%, FT: 70.2%. He began his career with TSV Quakenbrueck (Germany-2.Regionalliga) and also played for teams like Uni Riesen Leipzig (Germany-ProB), Team Ehingen Urspring (Germany-ProA), Gries/Oberhoffen BC (France-NM1), Residence Walferdange (Luxembourg-Total League), Iserlohn Kangaroos (Germany-ProB), BC Prievidza (Slovakia-SBL), Dresden Titans (Germany-ProB) and Pays de Fougeres Basket (France-NM2). He spoke to eurobasket about Lebron James becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer.

Lebron James has beaten Kareem Abdul Jabbar's NBA all-time scoring record. Did you stay up to watch history?

Yes of course I had to watch it. I was super tired for practice the next day lol but that's okay.

How does one put this record into perspective best? It stood almost 40 years?

It solidifies him in my opinion as the best overall player in NBA. GOAT!

He scored 38 points in 26 minutes. Was it another normal day at the office?

Yes the game is easy for Lebron I don't see him slowing down he is that special.

How much is that ball going to be worth?

I believe 5 million or more for sure.

Russell Westbrook made the pass. Do you think that in 20 years the pass could be remembered more than his triple doubles?

No I think his triple doubles is more memorable for him personally.

His record breaking basket was a step back over Kenrich Williams. Is that the kind of shot you expected knowing the kind of player he is? Or would you have expected a dunk for the spectacular finish?

You can't really plan that out. So I didn't expect anything crazy. The shot he made was his signature shot so it's good.

There obviously is a lot of respect for Kareem, by the basketball world, but what would have happened on social media if Lebron had gotten the record with a sky hook shot?

It would have been a memorable moment but the game as moved past this type of shot which I don't know why but it just has.

Kareem is such a gentleman. You didn't grow up with him, but what does his legacy mean to younger guys? Can they even understand what that guy did?

Him alongside others did many things off the court that impacted the African American community and we are grateful there were those kind of leaders who stepped up outside of there own world to help others in this ugly world we live in today.

Lebron will have more than 40,000 points when it's all over. Back in 1984 people said it would never be broken? Will this record be broken?

I don't think so rumors are that the league game will be shorter you need those games plus health and longevity is important. So no I think that's it.

If Luka Doncic continues to play to 40 stays fit and becomes a physical specimen like Lebron, could he dethrone him?

I don't think Luka is motivated like Lebron is in that regard to be great like him. So no I don't think so.

Does this record finally give Lebron the GOAT status over Michael Jordan?

My opinion Yes

What is your favorite Lebron moment that you witnessed live or on TV?

Winning a championship in our laker uniform. During Covid!!

Thanks Julian for the chat.



Duesseldorf keeps C.J. Anderson for another season - by Eurobasket Center
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ART Giants Duesseldorf (ProA) re-signed 27-year old American 197cm guard C.J. Anderson (college: UMass, agency: One Motive Sports) for upcoming season. Anderson played there last season. In 17 ProA games he recorded 9.8ppg, 3.9rpg, 2.6apg and 1.0spg.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Gmunden Swans in Austrian BSL where in 36 games he averaged 9.9ppg, 4.6rpg and 4.1apg in that year.
Anderson graduated from University of Massachusetts in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball.

ART Giants Duesseldorf roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Paul Giese
C.J. Anderson

Centers:
Alexander Moeller
Alexander Richardson

Coach: Florian Flabb

Schwelm adds Sven Cikara to their roster - by Eurobasket Center
EN Baskets Schwelm (ProB) added to their roster 22-year old Dutch point guard Sven Cikara (188cm-2001, agency: One Motive Sports) for season 2023-24. Cikara is the second import player in the roster as USA Shawn Scott signed here earlier.
He has played for the last two seasons at Phoenix Hagen in the ProA where in 9 games he recorded just 0.3ppg last season.
He has played previously professionally in Germany (Wolfenbuettel and Braunschweig) and Holland (Almere).

EN Baskets Schwelm roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Chris Frazier
Shawn Scott
Robert Merz
Till Hornscheidt
Lennart Urspruch
Sven Cikara

Forward:
Jan Bergen

Coach: Falk Moeller

Slask adds Hassani Gravett to their roster, ex Oldenburg - by Eurobasket Center
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WKS Slask Wroclaw (EBL) added to their roster 27-year old American guard Hassani Gravett (188cm-85kg-1996, college: S.Carolina) for new 2023-24 season. Gravett played last season at EWE Baskets Oldenburg in German BBL league. In 19 games he had 8.0ppg, 2.7rpg and 3.1apg. He helped them to make it to the cup final. Gravett also played for Raptors 905 in U.S. NBA-G-League where in 18 games he recorded 6.3ppg, 2.4rpg and 2.5apg. The other team he played shortly was Hustle in U.S. NBA-G-League. In three games he averaged 8.3ppg, 4.3rpg and 2.0apg.
He is quite experienced player. Gravett has played also professionally in North Macedonia (MZT Skopje), NBA (Orlando Magic), NBA G League (Osceola Magic) and NBA Summer League (Orlando Magic).
He graduated from University of South Carolina in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. Gravett played also for Pensacola State College for one year.

Jordan Rezendes (ex Bordeaux) is a newcomer at Trier - by Eurobasket News
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ROMERSTROM Gladiators Trier (ProA) added to their roster 31-year old American point guard Jordan Rezendes (188cm-89kg-1992, college: UMass Dartmouth) for season 2023-24. Rezendes is the second import player in the roster as Iranian Behnam Yakhchali signed here earlier.
He played last season at JSA Bordeaux Basket in French NM2 league. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league.
He has played previously professionally in Cameroon (Forces Armees et Police Basketball de Yaounde) and Germany (Speyer and Cuxhaven). he was also voted All-LEC Player of the Year back the same year.
Rezendes played in the final of LEC Tournament in 2016.
He graduated from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player.

ROMERSTROM Gladiators Trier roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Behnam Yakhchali
Jordan Rezendes
Tom Demmer

Forwards:
Marco Hollersbacher
Jannis Sonnefeld

Center:
Moritz Krimmer

Coach: Don Beck

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Julien Lewis (ex Koroivos) is a second USA added to the roster of Spartak Pleven - by Dimitri Chelidze
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BC Spartak Pleven (NBL) added to their roster 31-year-old American 193cm swingman Julien Lewis (college: Fresno State, agency: Diamond Sports) for season 2023-24. Lewis joins another USA player Jon'il Fugett who is already on the roster.

He played most recently at ASA Koroivos Amaliadas in Greek Elite League. In 30 games he recorded 12.0ppg, 4.3rpg, 3.3apg, and 1.4spg last season.

In the previous (2021-22) season he played at Bashkimi in Kosovan Superliga where in 26 games he averaged 14.4ppg, 5.4rpg, 4.0apg, and 1.8spg (in top 4) in that year. He helped them to make it to the cup final.

He has played previously professionally in Finland (Kobrat) and NBA G League (RGV Vipers and Stockton Kings).

Lewis played in the final of the NBA G-League in 2017.

Worth to mention he played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him to get a job in pro basketball.

He graduated from Fresno State in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Lewis played also for The University of Texas for 2 years.



BC Spartak Pleven roster for 2023-24:



Guards:

Stanimir Marinov

Jon'il Fugett

Konstantin Toshkov



Forward:

Julien Lewis



Centers:

Denislav Vutev

Tsvetomir Chernokojev

Jovan Crnic joins APAS Ta Fanaria Naxou - by Chris Mammides
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APAS Ta Fanaria Naxou (B) agreed terms with 28-year old Serbian guard Jovan Crnic (195cm-100kg-1994, college: ACU) for new 2023-24 season. Crnic played most recently at Agriniou in Greek Elite League. In 34 games he had 14.2ppg, 2.5rpg, 2.6apg and 2.0spg (in top 3) in 2021-22 year. B will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. He also played for Sloboda in Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I where in 8 games he recorded 4.6ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.6apg in 2021-22 year.
Crnic is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in France (Andrezieux), Georgia (Dinamo), Slovakia (Zilina), North Macedonia (Kumanovo) and Serbia (KK Sloboda Uzice).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to to Eurobasket.com All- A2 Third Team in 2022.
Crnic graduated from Abilene Christian University in 2017 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. He played also for Northern Oklahoma College Enid for 2 years.

APAS Ta Fanaria Naxou roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Jovan Crnic
Vakis Lakov

Forwards:
Ioannis Gavasiadis
Panagiotis Stathis
Claudio Harouni

Coach: Kostas Roumeliotis

Tersenidis re-signs at Kastoria - by Chris Mammides
AS Kastoria (C) confirmed in their roster experienced 35-year old guard Christoforos Tersenidis (192cm-1988) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Tersenidis has played there for the last three seasons.
He played also at Agriniou.
Tersenidis won C Division (North-Group 1) in 2013.



Kastoria keeps Tersenidis for another season - by Chris Mammides
AS Kastoria (C) re-signed experienced 36-year old 203cm forward Georgios Tersenidis for season 2023-24. Tersenidis has played there for the last eight seasons. He missed last four seasons and had longer break from professional basketball.
Tersenidis has spent his entire career in Greece playing for two other teams: Ionikos Ionias and Kentavros.
Among many awards he played in the final of Greek A2 Play-Off in 2019. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Greek B League Honorable Mention back in 2017.
Tersenidis is close to retirement age as a player. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Kastoria.

GS Esperos Lamias keep Djordjevic for another season - by Chris Mammides
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GS Esperos Lamias (B) re-signed experienced 34-year old Serbian center Stefan Djordjevic (206cm-1989) for season 2023-24. Djordjevic played there last season. He helped them to win the B title despite they ended the regular season at the second place.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Zdravlje in Serbian KLS where in 26 games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.2ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.5apg in that year.
Djordjevic represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Samsun (Turkey) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 5.5ppg, 6.7rpg, FGP: 45.7%, FT: 10.0%.
He is quite experienced player. Djordjevic has played also professionally in Bosnia (Sutjeska and Spars), Montenegro (Teodo), Spain (BT Madrid), Serbia (Smederevo and SPD Radnicki Kragujevac), North Macedonia (Kumanovo) and Greece (Doukas, OF Irakleio, Arkadikos, Kastoria and Ifaistos).

Charilaos ink Filippos Kalogiannidis - by Chris Mammides
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Charilaos Trikoupis Mesologiou (Elite League) agreed terms with 29-year old point guard Filippos Kalogiannidis (192cm-1994) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Kalogiannidis played last season at Aias Evosmou. In 22 Elite League games he had 7.6ppg, 4.2rpg and 2.5apg. He also played for Filippos Veroias (A2) where in 22 games he recorded 7.6ppg, 4.2rpg and 2.5apg.
Kalogiannidis was a member of Greek U20 National Team back in 2013.
He has played previously for six other teams: AS Apollon Patras, Kolossos H Hotels Rodou, Rethymno, Ermis Lagkada, Trikala and Gefyra.

Charilaos Trikoupis Mesologiou roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Ioannis Molfetas
Filippos Kalogiannidis
Dimitris Nanos

Forwards:
Alexandros Stamatogiannis
Aristeidis Tsourgiannis
Dimitris Tsourgianis

Coach: Ilias Moutsios

Dafni Agioy inks Michalis Delidis - by Chris Mammides
AO Dafni Agioy Dimitriou (C) signed 29-year old shooting guard Michalis Delidis (189cm-1994) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Delidis played last season at GS Dafni Dafniou in the B. C will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Papagou (also in B).
He has played previously for six other teams: Pagrati, Aias Evosmou, Lavrio, Stratoni, Chalkidona and Psychikou.
Delidis won B Division Group 1 in 2022.



Machites add Amparas to their roster - by Chris Mammides
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AEPS Machites Peiramatiko (B) added to their roster 29-year old point guard Thomas Amparas (190cm-1994) for new 2023-24 season. Amparas has played for the last two years at Makedonikos. He helped them to win the group title.
Amparas was a member of Greek U17 National Team back in 2010.
He has played previously for seven other teams: PAOK Mateco Thessaloniki, Koropi, Periko/Arhelaos, Kavalas, Kastoria, Karditsas and Kavalas.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Greek B League Honorable Mention back in 2017.

AEPS Machites Peiramatiko roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Lefteris Galanidis
Georgios Fliatis
Thomas Amparas

Forwards:
Panagiotis Kigmetoglou
Vangelis Tsimerikas

Coach: Demetrios Gerofotis

Hunter Hale agreed terms with Promitheas - by Chris Mammides
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ASP Promitheas Patras (GBL) inked 26-year old American 192cm guard Hunter Hale (college: Winthrop) for upcoming season. Hale played last summer at Phoenix Suns in the NBA Summer League.
He has played previously professionally in New Zealand (Giants) and Serbia (KK Borac Cacak). His team was regular season runner-up in Serbian League Group B in 2023. Hale was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Adriatic League Top Scorer of the Year in 2023.
He graduated from Winthrop University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. Hale played also for Grand Valley State University for 2 years.

ASP Promitheas Patras roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Antonis Koniaris
Hunter Hale
Nikolaos Vasileiou
Nikolaos Plotas

Forward:
Chris Coffey

Coach: Ilias Papatheodorou

Panagiotis Logothetis is a newcomer at Eleftheroupoli - by Chris Mammides
GS Eleftheroupoli Kavalas (Elite League) added to their roster 21-year old center Panagiotis Logothetis (207cm-2001) for season 2023-24. Logothetis has played for the last two years at Ermis Lagkada in the B.
He has played previously for two other teams: AE Kallitheas and AS Elpida Ampelokipon.

GS Eleftheroupoli Kavalas roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Venos Mastoros
Tyre Gathright

Forwards:
Kostas Kampouridis
Andreas Tsoumanis
Kostas Iatridis

Center:
Panagiotis Logothetis

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GUATEMALA  
Liga Nacional Round 7: No surprise as #1 St. Lucia defeat Tecpan - by Eurobasket News
Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Liga Nacional top team - St. Lucia (7-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Tecpan (2-5) 78-42. Undefeated St. Lucia have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 7-0 record. Tecpan at the other side keeps the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Quiche. St. Lucia are looking forward to face Amatitlan P. (#5) in the next round. Tecpan will play against Jutiapa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Momostenango (0-7) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to fifth ranked Quetzaltenango (3-4) 95-58. The victory was the third consecutive win for Quetzaltenango. They maintain fifth place with 3-4 record, which they share with Amatitlan P. Momostenango lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. Quetzaltenango will play against league's leader Solola in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Momostenango will play against San Lucas (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked San Jose (0-8) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their eighth consecutive match to sixth ranked Amatitlan P. (3-4) 48-28 on Saturday evening. Amatitlan P. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Quetzaltenango. San Jose lost their eighth game in a row. They still close the standings with eight games lost. Amatitlan P. will meet at home league's leader St. Lucia in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San Jose will play against Izabal (#4) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 7: Chimaltenango destroyed Jalapa on the opponent's court 90-64. Jutiapa unfortunately lost to Antigua FC in a home game 68-78. Huehuetenango rolled over Momostenango on the road 94-73. Salcaja crushed Quetzaltenango on its own court 93-72. PSM smashed Quiche in a road game 68-41. Panajachel lost to San Lucas at home 60-73.




Momostenango - Quetzaltenango 58-95

Bottom-ranked Momostenango (0-7) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to fifth ranked Quetzaltenango (3-4) 95-58. The victory was the third consecutive win for Quetzaltenango. They maintain fifth place with 3-4 record, which they share with Amatitlan P. Momostenango lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. Quetzaltenango will play against league's leader Solola in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Momostenango will play against San Lucas (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
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San Jose - Amatitlan P. 28-48

Bottom-ranked San Jose (0-8) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their eighth consecutive match to sixth ranked Amatitlan P. (3-4) 48-28 on Saturday evening. Amatitlan P. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Quetzaltenango. San Jose lost their eighth game in a row. They still close the standings with eight games lost. Amatitlan P. will meet at home league's leader St. Lucia in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San Jose will play against Izabal (#4) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
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Jalapa - Chimaltenango 64-90

Very expected game when 8th ranked Jalapa (1-6) was crushed at home by second ranked Chimaltenango (6-1) 90-64 on Saturday. Chimaltenango maintains second place with 6-1 record behind leader Solola, which they share with PSM. Jalapa lost their third game in a row. They keep the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with Panajachel. Chimaltenango will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jalapa will play against Antigua FC (#3) and hope to win that game.
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Jutiapa - Antigua FC 68-78

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Antigua FC's (5-1) road victory over 5th ranked Jutiapa (2-4) 78-68 on Saturday. Antigua FC moved-up to third place. Loser Jutiapa dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Antigua FC will meet at home Jalapa (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Jutiapa will play against Tecpan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
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St. Lucia - Tecpan 78-42

Liga Nacional top team - St. Lucia (7-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Tecpan (2-5) 78-42. St. Lucia have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 7-0 record. Tecpan at the other side keeps the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Quiche. St. Lucia are looking forward to face Amatitlan P. (#5) in the next round. Tecpan will play against Jutiapa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
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Group B
Momostenango - Huehuetenango 73-94

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Momostenango (0-7) was rolled over at home by seventh ranked Huehuetenango (4-3) 94-73 on Saturday. Huehuetenango moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Salcaja. Momostenango lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. Huehuetenango will meet at home Salcaja (#5) in the next round. Momostenango will play against San Lucas (#3) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
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Salcaja - Quetzaltenango 93-72

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Salcaja and 5th ranked Quetzaltenango had identical 3-3 record. This time Salcaja used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from 93-72 on Saturday night. Salcaja (4-3) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Huehuetenango. Loser Quetzaltenango keeps the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Amatitlan P.. Salcaja will meet Huehuetenango (#4) in the next round. Quetzaltenango will play against the league's leader Solola and hope to secure a win.
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Quiche - PSM 41-68

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Quiche (2-5) was outplayed at home by second ranked PSM (6-1) 68-41 on Saturday. PSM maintains second place with 6-1 record behind leader Solola, which they share with Chimaltenango. Loser Quiche dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Tecpan. PSM will meet at home Panajachel (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Quiche will play against Suchitepequez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
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Panajachel - San Lucas 60-73

No shocking result in a game when third ranked San Lucas (5-2) won against on the road 9th ranked Panajachel (1-6) 73-60 on Saturday. San Lucas maintains third place with 5-2 record having just two points less than leader Solola, which they share with Izabal. Loser Panajachel dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with Jalapa. San Lucas will meet Momostenango (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Panajachel will play against the league's second-placed PSM and hope to win that game.
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Liga Metropolitana Round 11: Halcones keep a leadership position - by Eurobasket News
Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Halcones as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Halcones smashed 5th ranked Delfines at home 91-48. Halcones dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Delfines' 30. They outrebounded Delfines 50-25 including a 34-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for point guard David Monterroso (180-1979) who led his team to a victory scoring 32 points and 9 rebounds (on 15-of-19 shooting from the field). The former international swingman Miguel Gonzalez (187-1990) helped adding 22 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Augusto Paredes responded with 25 points. Halcones (7-1) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Delfines at the other side dropped to the bottom place with seven games lost. They share the position with Dark Knights.
Leading Villa Nueva (7-2) recorded its second loss at the home court. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Jaguares (5-4) 53-49. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Villa Nueva. It was an exceptional evening for Luke Garrison who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 20 rebounds and 4 blocks. Jasson Sagastume accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds. Enrique Samayoa (196-1982) came up with 23 points and 8 rebounds for Villa Nueva in the defeat. Jaguares maintains third place with 5-4 record having just three point less than leader Halcones. Villa Nueva at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost.




Halcones - Delfines 91-48

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Halcones as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Halcones smashed 5th ranked Delfines at home 91-48. Halcones dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Delfines' 30. They outrebounded Delfines 50-25 including a 34-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for point guard David Monterroso (180-1979) who led his team to a victory scoring 32 points and 9 rebounds (on 15-of-19 shooting from the field). The former international swingman Miguel Gonzalez (187-1990) helped adding 22 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Augusto Paredes responded with 25 points and Andres Belisle scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Halcones (7-1) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Delfines at the other side dropped to the bottom place with seven games lost. They share the position with Dark Knights.
Top scorers:
Delfines: P.Augusto 25+2reb+2ast, B.Andres 11+9reb, D.Jesus Alex 10+2reb, M.Marlon 2+5reb, M.Juan 0, E.Alex 0
Halcones: D.Monterroso 32+9reb+3ast, M.Gonzalez 22+16reb+4ast, P.Gonzalez 17+8reb, F.Carlos 9+8reb, J.Ventura 8+4reb, R.Amaya 3+5reb+5ast
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Villa Nueva - Jaguares 49-53

Leading Villa Nueva (7-2) recorded its second loss at the home court. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Jaguares (5-4) 53-49. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Villa Nueva. Jaguares had a 36-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Luke Garrison who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 20 rebounds and 4 blocks. Jasson Sagastume accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Enrique Samayoa (196-1982) came up with 23 points and 8 rebounds and Bryan Mencos (-1999) added 7 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Villa Nueva in the defeat. Jaguares maintains third place with 5-4 record having just three point less than leader Halcones. Villa Nueva at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Villa Nueva: E.Samayoa 23+8reb+3ast, M.Bryan 7+6reb, Y.Gustavo 6+4reb, E.Angel 4+5reb, M.Victor 4+5reb, A.Sergio 3+2reb
Jaguares: G.Luke 26+20reb, S.Jasson 14+6reb+1ast, R.Jose 10+9reb+1ast, R.Bryan 3+4reb+4ast, H.Jose 0, A.Douglas 0+8reb+1ast
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Guatemalan Liga Metropolitana round 11 best performance: David Monterroso (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News
Point guard David Monterroso (180-PG-1979) had an amazing evening in the last round for top-ranked Halcones, receiving a Hoops Agents Liga Metropolitana Player of the Week award for round 11.
The 44-year old player was the main contributor (32 points, nine rebounds and three assists) to his team's victory, helping them to outclass Delfines (#6, 2-7) with 43-point margin 91-48. It allowed Halcones to take over top position in the Guatemalan Liga Metropolitana. Halcones have a solid 7-1 record. Monterroso has many years of experience at Halcones, through which he has constantly improved. David Monterroso has solid league stats. He is league's best scorer averaging so far 34.8ppg. Monterroso is in league's top in rebounds (6th best: 8.2rpg) and averages impressive 3.0spg and 70.5% FGP.

The second best player in last round's games was Luke Garrison of Jaguares. Garrison had a very good evening with a double-double of 26 points and 20 rebounds. It was enough for Jaguares to edge slightly higher-ranked Villa Nueva (#2, 7-2) 53-49. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Jaguares consolidated its place in top 3 of the standings. His team's 5-4 record is not bad at all. Garrison is one of the most experienced players at Jaguares and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 22.4ppg (#2). He also registered 13.8 boards per game.

Third on the list of top players last round was another Halcones' star - former international swingman Miguel Gonzalez (187-G/F-1990). Gonzalez showcased his all-around game by recording 22 points, sixteen rebounds (!!!) and four assists in the last round. He was another key player of Halcones, helping his team with a 91-48 easy win against the lower-ranked Delfines (#6, 2-7). Halcones confirms their top position in the standings. Gonzalez has a great season in Guatemala. After only 6 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.7ppg (4th best), rebounds with 10.2rpg (2nd best) and assists with 4.7apg (best passer). He also has 4.3spg and FGP: 68.1%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Enrique Samayoa (196-PF-1982) of Villa Nueva - 23 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists
5. Augusto Paredes) of Delfines - 25 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Pablo Gonzalez (194-G/F-1989) of Halcones - 17 points and 8 rebounds
7. Jasson Sagastume) of Jaguares - 14 points and 6 rebounds
8. Carlos Florian (C-1993) of Halcones - 9 points and 8 rebounds
9. Jose Raymundo (2004) of Jaguares - 10 points and 9 rebounds
10. Juan Ventura (1996) of Halcones - 8 points and 4 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Hoops Agents. Hoops Agents is the most complete website about the agencies and players they represent. With more than twenty years of experience, Hoops Agents is already recognized as the most reliable destination for the players who wish to continue their career in professional basketball and are searching for a reputable and connected representation. Hoops Agents is also most complete source of transactions news.


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HAITI  
Kevin Bercy agreed terms with Alicante - by Eurobasket News
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HLA Alicante (LEB Gold) inked 28-year old Canadian-Haitian 201cm forward Kevin Bercy (college: St. Francis Xavier) for upcoming season. Bercy is not a newcomer in Spanish League as he played most recently at Caceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad. In 34 LEB Gold games in Spain he recorded 11.4ppg and 6.8rpg (#5 in the league) last season. Great year indeed as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Honorable Mention.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Afanion CB Almansa where in 35 LEB Gold games he averaged 10.1ppg and 5.1rpg in that year.
He represented Canada at the World University Games in Taipei (Taiwan) six years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 8.5ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.3spg, FGP: 55.6%, FT: 78.3%.
Bercy has played also professionally in France (Dax-Gamarde), Spain (Real Canoe and Zornotza) and Canada (Bandits).
Among many awards he played in the final of AUS Tournament in 2018. He received All-AUS Player of the Year award back in 2017.
Bercy graduated from St. Francis Xavier in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball.



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HOLLAND  
Valladolid keeps N'Guessan for another season - by Eurobasket News
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Real Valladolid Baloncesto (LEB Gold) re-signed 25-year old Dutch 213cm center Lucas N'Guessan (college: ETSU) for upcoming season. N'Guessan played there last season. In 19 LEB Gold games he averaged 7.5ppg and 5.1rpg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Good season as he was voted League Player of the Week. N'Guessan also played for Penas Huesca (LEB Silver) where in 17 games he had very impressive stats: 15.4ppg, 8.3rpg and 1.1bpg. He was also selected League Player of the Week.
N'Guessan represented Holland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Oberwart (Austria) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 9 games: 3.9ppg, 5.1rpg.
He has played previously professionally in Spain (Lleida and Navarra) and Holland (Yoast United).
N'Guessan played in the final of Spanish LEB Plata Play-Off in 2022.
He graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. N'Guessan played also for Oklahoma State University for 2 years.

Schwelm adds Sven Cikara to their roster - by Eurobasket Center
EN Baskets Schwelm (ProB) added to their roster 22-year old Dutch point guard Sven Cikara (188cm-2001, agency: One Motive Sports) for season 2023-24. Cikara is the second import player in the roster as USA Shawn Scott signed here earlier.
He has played for the last two seasons at Phoenix Hagen in the ProA where in 9 games he recorded just 0.3ppg last season.
He has played previously professionally in Germany (Wolfenbuettel and Braunschweig) and Holland (Almere).

EN Baskets Schwelm roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Chris Frazier
Shawn Scott
Robert Merz
Till Hornscheidt
Lennart Urspruch
Sven Cikara

Forward:
Jan Bergen

Coach: Falk Moeller

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HUNGARY  
Ray Cowels III is back at Legia, ex Szombathely - by Eurobasket Center
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Legia Warszawa (EBL) signed 32-year old American guard Raymond Cowels III (191cm-1990, college: Santa Clara) for upcoming 2023-24 season. It is actually his comeback to Legia as he has played here before. Cowels played last season at Falco-Vulcano Energia KC Szombathely in Hungarian A Division. In 35 games he had 12.2ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.2apg. He helped them to win the league title and the cup. Cowels also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he recorded 10.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.2apg and 1.2spg.
The former Santa Clara University star is in his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball.

Arconic-Alba inks Siyani Chambers - by Arnold Beres
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Arconic-Alba Fehervar (A Division) agreed terms with 29-year old American point guard Siyani Chambers (183cm-77kg-1993, college: Harvard) for new 2023-24 season. Chambers joins another USA player Isaiah Philmore who is already in the roster.
He played last season at Egis Kormend (A Division). In 36 games he had 14.9ppg, 3.1rpg, 6.3apg (top 4) and 1.4spg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. 2022-23 was a great season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Guard of the Year and named to All-Imports Team. He also played 6 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he recorded 13.8ppg, 1.8rpg, 6.0apg and 1.7spg.
Chambers won Ivy League championship title in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Boras Basket in Swedish Basketligan. In 33 games he averaged 14.4ppg, 2.2rpg, 5.2apg (top 5) and 1.1spg in that year. 2021-22 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Basketligan Honorable Mention.
He is quite experienced player. Chambers has played also professionally in Austria (Raiffeisen Flyers Wels), Bulgaria (Balkan), Germany (46ers) and Holland (Den Bosch).
He graduated from Harvard University in 2017 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. Chambers won Ivy League championship title in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

OSE Lions tab rookie DeAndre Gholston in his first year in pro basketball - by Arnold Beres
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MVM-Oroszlanyi Sportegylet E Lions (A Division) inked 23-year old American 196cm guard DeAndre Gholston for upcoming season. Gholston just graduated from Missouri (NCAA). In 34 games he averaged 11.1ppg, 2.4rpg and 1.8apg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals.
Gholston started his college career at Kent State University (NCAA). Then he moved to Tallahassee Community College (JUCO). Gholston's high school career he had spent at 21st Century Charter in Gary, IN.
So his pro career will start in Hungary. He played also for University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee for 2 years.

Pot re-signs at Szombathely - by Arnold Beres
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Defending champion Falco-Vulcano Energia KC Szombathely (A Division) confirmed in their roster 29-year old Serbian ex-international guard Stefan Pot (194cm-1994) for new 2023-24 season. Pot played there last season. In 36 A Division games he had 11.1ppg, 4.1rpg and 4.7apg. He helped them to win the league title and the cup. A very impressive season as he was named to Eurobasket.com Hungarian League All-Bosmans Team. Pot also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he recorded 11.2ppg, 3.0rpg and 4.8apg.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Kolossos in Greek GBL. In 26 games he averaged 8.0ppg, 3.7rpg and 4.8apg in that year. Quite impressive season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Greek A1 Honorable Mention.
He was also a member of Serbian international program for some years. Pot played for Serbian Senior National Team in 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014.
He represented Serbia at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 10.8ppg, 7.5rpg, Assists-4 (3.9apg), 1.6spg, FGP: 39.0%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 71.8%.
Pot has played also professionally in Bosnia (Igokea), Romania and Serbia (Partizan, Spartak, KK Metalac Farmakom Valjevo, KK Mladost MaxBet Zemun and Crvena Zvezda).

Falco-Vulcano Energia KC Szombathely roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Stefan Pot
Peter Veraszto
Andras Tanoh_Dez

Forwards:
Boris Barac
Matt Tiby
Marko Krivacsevics
Abel Sovegjarto

Kaposvari signs Derek Jackson, ex Lusitania - by Arnold Beres
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Kometa Kaposvari KK (A Division) signed 31-year old American point guard Derek Jackson (187cm-77kg-1991, college: Kent State) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Jackson played last season at Lusitania in Portuguese Liga Betclic. In 34 games he had 13.6ppg, 2.5rpg, 6.0apg (leader !!!) and 2.5spg (leader !!!). He helped them to make it to the Portuguese Cup Semifinals. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week.
His team won Austrian Bundesliga A Regular Season in 2016 and 2017.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at BC Boncourt Red Team in Swiss SBL where in 25 games he recorded 14.0ppg, 3.5rpg, 4.7apg (top 5) and 2.3spg (in top 2) in that year. 2021-22 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Swiss SBL Third Team.
Jackson has played also professionally in Austria (Raiffeisen Flyers Wels and Gunners Oberwart), Finland (Seagulls) and Switzerland (Lugano and Swiss Central).
He was voted Austrian ABL Defensive Player of the Year back in 2017.
Jackson graduated from Kent State in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. His team won Austrian Bundesliga A Regular Season in 2016 and 2017. He played also for Central Michigan University for 2 years.

Zalakeramia ZTE KK tabs Tomas Lekunas, ex Rytas - by Arnold Beres
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Zalakeramia ZTE KK (A Division) inked 30-year old Lithuanian 199cm forward Tomas Lekunas for upcoming season. Lekunas played most recently at Rytas in Lithuanian LKL league. In 27 games he averaged 3.4ppg and 1.5rpg last season. He helped them to make it to the Lithuanian League final after they ended regular season as second best team. Lekunas also played 9 games in Basketball Champions League where he had just 2.1ppg and 1.1rpg.
He was a member of Lithuanian U18 National Team back in 2011.
Lekunas has played also professionally for other Lithuanian teams like Lietkabelis, Siauliai, Dzukija, Silute and Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys.
Among many awards he won Baltic League championship title in 2018. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Baltic League Honorable Mention back in 2018.

Zalakeramia ZTE KK roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Bence Simon
Tony Hicks
Delano Spencer

Forwards:
Tomas Lekunas
Danilo Ostojic

Center:
Adam Toth

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Thor Akureyri signs Reynir Robertsson - by Eurobasket News
Thor Akureyri (D1) signed guard Reynir Robertsson (186cm) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Robertsson played last season at Tindastoll in the Subway League. Subway League was a little too high level for him, where in 6 Subway League games he had just 0.8ppg. D1 will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time.

Michael Walcott joins Thor Akureyri - by Eurobasket News
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Thor Akureyri (D1) added to their roster 33-year old American center Michael Walcott (183cm-108kg-1989, college: Owens CC) for new 2023-24 season. The last time (2018) he played at Dayton Air Strikers (EBA) in the U.S.
He won MBL Southeast Division in 2018.
Walcott is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas.
He graduated from Owens Community College in 2010 and it will be his 14th (!!!) season as a professional player.
On Walcott: A physically and mentally tough team player who competes fearlessly every minute of the game until the final buzzer. Can handle disappointment, frustration, doesn't fold under pressure. The player that dives on the floor for every loose ball, a guard but can bang down low with the best of them. Play full press hard nose defense on opponent. Out hustle the hustlers. The player who goes for every rebound, play through hard fouls. The player who plays through the final game moments even when tired. A team player who shows leadership on and off the court. Whether the score board says up by 20 or down by 20 plays to win even when lose.

Tindastoll inks Thorir Thorbjarnarson - by Eurobasket News
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Defending champion U.M.F. Tindastoll Sauoarkrokur (Subway League) agreed terms with 25-year old Icelandic international guard Thorir Thorbjarnarson (198cm-93kg-1998, college: Nebraska) for new 2023-24 season. Thorbjarnarson played last season at Unicaja Banco Oviedo in Spanish LEB Gold. In 27 games he had 7.7ppg, 2.3rpg and 1.9apg.
He won Icelandic League championship title in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and the cup in 2016 and 2017.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Landstede Hammers Zwolle in Dutch DBL where in 5 games he recorded 9.8ppg, 6.0rpg (#5 in the league), 4.4apg (top 3) and 1.4spg in that year. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. He also played 22 games in BNXT League where he averaged 12.3ppg, 5.5rpg, 3.0apg and 1.5spg in that year. The other team he played that season for was KR Reykjavik in Icelandic Subway League. In 8 games he got impressive 15.9ppg, 10.5rpg, 4.8apg, 1.1spg and 1.3bpg in that year.
Thorbjarnarson has been also a member of Icelandic international program for some years. He has regularly played for Icelandic senior team since 2017 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2016.
Thorbjarnarson represented Iceland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Chemnitz (Germany) five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 9.4ppg, 4.0rpg, 3.7apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 36.4%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 52.2%.
He graduated from University of Nebraska in 2021 and it is his third season as a professional player.

Armann inks Devaughn Jenkins, ex Raiders Basket - by Eurobasket News
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Armann Reykjavik (D1) signed 28-year old American forward Devaughn Jenkins (201cm-1995, college: Angelo State) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Jenkins played last season at Raiders Basket in Finnish 1st Division A. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year. In 20 1st Division A games he had very impressive stats: 23.8ppg, 13.6rpg (#2 in the league), 1.1apg, 1.2spg and 1.4bpg. Jenkins also played for BC Komarno in Slovakian Nike SBL where in 6 games he recorded 5.7ppg, 5.8rpg, 1.0apg and 1.2bpg. He also played 2 games in Alpe Adria Cup where he averaged 7.0ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.0apg and 1.5bpg. The other team he played that season for was Raiders Basket (1st Division A). In 20 games he got remarkable 23.8ppg, 13.6rpg (#2 in the league), 1.1apg, 1.2spg and 1.4bpg.
Jenkins is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Kosovo (Lipjani), Montenegro (All-Stars), Serbia (Vrsac) and North Macedonia (Kozuv).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of LSC Tournament in 2017. Jenkins was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Finnish 1st Division A Honorable Mention in 2022.
He graduated from Angelo State in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. Jenkins played also for College of Central Florida for 2 years.

Fjolnir sign William Thompson - by Eurobasket News
Fjolnir Reykjavik (D1) tabbed 30-year old American 203cm center William Thompson (college: Felician) for new season. Thompson is the second foreign player in the roster as Spanish Kennedy Clement signed here earlier.
He played most recently at Armann in D2. He helped his team get promotion to D1. In 26 games he averaged 13.5ppg, 10.9rpg (#4 in the league), 1.4apg and 1.0spg last season. He can count that year as a very successful as was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic D1 Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week.
Thompson has played previously professionally in USA and ABA (Jersey E.).
He graduated from Felician University in 2015 and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball.
Sindri signs rookie Eric Gonzalez - by Eurobasket News
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UMF Sindri Hofn (D1) inked 24-year old Spaniard 206cm forward Eric Gonzalez for upcoming season. Gonzalez just graduated from Lakehead (U Sports). He has played there for the last four years. Gonzalez helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in U Sports.
He started his college career at Lakehead University (U Sports) where he played four seasons.
Gonzalez represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Slovakia six years ago. Gonzalez's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 2 games: 2.5ppg, 2.0rpg.
His team also won OUA Central Division Regular Season in 2020.
As mentioned above he is just out of the college and it will be his first season in pro basketball.

Perdue re-signs at Selfoss - by Eurobasket News
Selfoss karfa (D1) confirmed in their roster 19-year old point guard Isak Perdue (186cm-2003) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Perdue played there last season. In 27 D1 games he had 12.5ppg, 3.6rpg, 7.1apg (top 4) and 1.8spg. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic D1 Honorable Mention.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Thor Thorl (Subway League). But in 15 games he recorded just 1.2ppg in that year. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. They also played in the Cup final. They also advanced to the league semifinals.
Perdue represented Iceland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Division B in Podgorica (Montenegro) four years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 7.0ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.6apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 40.8%, 3PT: 13.6%, FT: 87.5%.

Sigurdur Petursson signs at Keflavik - by Eurobasket News
Keflavik IF (Subway League) landed 21-year old 196cm small forward Sigurdur Petursson, agency: Blacktop Management for new season. Petursson has played for the last four years at Breidablik. In 21 Subway League games he averaged 9.0ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.7apg and 2.4spg (in top 2) last season.
He represented Iceland at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Tbilisi (Georgia) last year. Petursson's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 8.0ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.1apg, 2.6spg, FGP-2 (79.3%), FT: 71.4%.
Petursson has played previously for Haukar.
Despite young age he had impressive career. His team won Icelandic D1 Regular Season in 2021. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic D1 Honorable Mention in 2021.
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Dakarai Tucker agreed terms with M.Raanana - by Netanel Dahan
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Maccabi Raanana (National League) strengthened their roster with addition of 29-year old American 196cm forward Dakarai Tucker (college: Utah, agency: BIG) for season 2023-24. Tucker played most recently at E.Ashkelon. In 36 National League games in Israel he recorded very impressive stats: 17.5ppg, 4.9rpg, 1.8apg and 1.4spg last season. He helped them to make it to the cup final and to the league semifinals. Good season as he was voted League Player of the Week and selected to Eurobasket.com All-Israeli National League Third Team.
Two years ago (five years after his graduation) he was drafted by Iowa Wolves (G-League) in first round (17th overall).
The former University of Utah star is in his eighth season in pro basketball.
Tucker is a very experienced player. Thanks to Tucker's pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America) in six different countries. He has played previously professionally in Hungary (Szolnok), Uruguay (Welcome), Dominican Republic (Sameji), NBA G League (RGV Vipers) and NBA Summer League (Phoenix Suns).
Among many awards he played in the final of Israeli National League in 2022. Tucker was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Honorable Mention back in 2020.

Elitzur Yavne keeps Grant Greenberg for another season - by Eurobasket Center
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Elitzur Yavne (Artzit) re-signed 29-year old naturalized American 189cm guard Grant Greenberg (college: St.Mary's, KS, agency: One Motive Sports) for season 2023-24. Greenberg has played there for the last two seasons.
He graduated from University of Saint Mary in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. Greenberg played also for Northwest Missouri State University for one year.

Brynton Lemar (ex AEK) signs at H.Jerusalem - by Igor Obradovic
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Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (Winner League) landed 28-year old American (has also Jamaican passport) 193cm guard Brynton Lemar (college: UC Davis) for upcoming season. Lemar played most recently at AEK Athens in Greek GBL league. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In 8 GBL games he averaged 11.5ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.9apg and 1.0spg. Lemar also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he had very impressive stats: 15.7ppg, 2.7rpg, 2.0apg and 1.7spg. The other team he played that season for was Le Mans in French Betclic ELITE ProA. In 10 games he recorded 8.8ppg, 1.4rpg and 1.5apg. He helped them to make it to the French Leaders Cup Semifinals.
Lemar is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Hungary (Sopron KC), Italy (Reggio Emilia), Poland (Start), Russia (Enisey), Turkey (Gaziantep) and France (Caen and Sluc Nancy).
Among many awards Lemar's college team won Big West Tournament in 2017. Lemar was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Honorable Mention back in 2019.
He graduated from University of California - Davis in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball.

Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Levi Randolph
Brynton Lemar

Forwards:
Chris Johnson
Yovel Zoosman

Centers:
Zachary Hankins
Gabriel Chachashvili
Nebo re-signs at M.Tel-Aviv - by Igor Obradovic
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Defending champion Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv (Winner League) confirmed in their roster 26-year old American power forward Josh Nebo (206cm-111kg-1997, college: Texas A&M) for season 2023-24. Nebo played there last season. In 20 Winner League games he recorded 7.7ppg and 5.1rpg (#4 in the league). He helped them to win the league title and the cup. Nebo also played 39 games in Euroleague where he averaged 7.4ppg and 6.2rpg. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Zalgiris in Lithuanian LKL. In 41 games he had 6.9ppg and 4.9rpg in that year. Nebo contributed to his team winning the Cup and make to league semifinals. He also played 28 games in Euroleague where he got 8.8ppg and 6.2rpg in that year.
Nebo has played previously for Israeli team Hapoel Eilat.
He was voted All-NEC Defensive Player of the Year back in 2017.
Nebo graduated from Texas A&M University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. He played also for St. Francis University (PA) for 2 years.

Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
John DiBartolomeo
Tamir Blatt
Wade Baldwin_IV

Forwards:
Jake Cohen
James Webb_III
Bonzie Colson_Jr.

Center:
Josh Nebo

Coach: Oded Kattash

Bnei Hertzeliya Justin Simon, ex Verona - by Eurobasket News
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Bnei Ofek Dist Hertzeliya (Winner League) landed 27-year old American 196cm shooting guard Justin Simon (college: St.John's) for upcoming season. He joins another USA player Sandy Cohen III who is already in the roster.
He played most recently at Tezenis Scaligera Verona in Italian Serie A. In 8 games he averaged 10.5ppg, 6.0rpg, 2.1apg and 1.1spg last season. He also played for Kings in Australian NBL where in 36 games he had 10.6ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.3apg and 1.5spg. He helped them to win the Australian NBL title. Good season as he was voted League Player of the Week.
Simon is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to four different countries on three different continents (Europe, Australia and of course North America). Simon has played previously professionally in Germany (EnBW Ludwigsburg and ratiopharm Ulm), Australia (Illawarra Hawks), NBA G League (Windy City Bulls) and NBA Summer League (Phoenix Suns).
Among many awards he was selected Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL Defensive Player of the Year in 2021.
He graduated from St. John's University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. Simon played also for University of Arizona for one year.
M.Tel-Aviv keeps Menco for another season - by Eurobasket News
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Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv (Winner League) re-signed 29-year old Israeli-American international 199cm small forward Rafi Menco, agency: Avi Zilberman for new season. Menco played there last season. In 35 Winner League games he averaged 6.6ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.3apg. He helped them to win the league title and the cup. Menco also played 22 games in Euroleague where he had just 1.2ppg. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Hapoel Holon. In 35 Winner League games he recorded 9.3ppg, 4.3rpg and 1.9apg in that year. Menco contributed to his team winning the group title. He also played 19 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 8.2ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.1apg in that year. Menco contributed to his team making it to the Basketball Champions League Final Four.
He has been also a member of Israeli international program for some years. Menco has regularly played for Israeli senior team since 2016 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014.
He represented Israel at the World University Games in Napoli (Italy) four years ago. Menco's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 6 games: 10.3ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 52.9%, 3PT: 35.7%.
Menco has played previously professionally also in France (Chalon/Saor) and Israel (Gilboa Galil, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Eilat and Wingate Academy Netanya).
Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-World University Games Honorable Mention back in 2019.

Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
John DiBartolomeo
Tamir Blatt
Wade Baldwin_IV

Forwards:
Rafi Menco
Jake Cohen
James Webb_III
Bonzie Colson_Jr.

Center:
Josh Nebo

Coach: Oded Kattash
Keith Stone (ex E.Shomron) added to the roster of Kocaeli - by Eurobasket News
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Kocaeli BSB Kagitspor (TBL) strengthened their roster with addition of 25-year old American 206cm forward Keith Stone (college: Miami, FL) for season 2023-24. Stone joins another USA player JaCori Payne who is already in the roster.
He played most recently at E.Shomron in Israeli National League. In 27 games he recorded 14.8ppg, 6.9rpg, 2.1apg and 1.2bpg last season. A very spectacular year in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Israeli National League Honorable Mention.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Obras in Argentinian La Liga where in 38 games he averaged 13.3ppg, 5.4rpg and 1.3spg in that year. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. He also played 4 games in BCL Americas where he had very impressive stats: 15.3ppg, 5.8rpg, 2.8apg and 1.0spg in that year.
Stone has played also professionally in Luxembourg (Musel Pikes).
He graduated from University of Miami in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. Stone played also for University of Florida for 4 years.

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Dalpozzo re-signs at Imola Virtus - by Eurobasket News
Virtus Pallacanestro Imola (Serie B) confirmed in their roster 33-year old point guard Lorenzo Dalpozzo (185cm-1990) for new 2023-24 season. Dalpozzo has played there for the last seven seasons.
He has spent his entire career in Italy playing for three other teams: Forli, Faenza and Castenaso. Dalpozzo played in the final of Italian Serie C Gold Group Emilia Romagna -2018, 19 in 2018 and 2019.

Fabriano inks Yannick Giombini - by Eurobasket News
Ristopro Fabriano (Serie B) signed 21-year old forward Yannick Giombini (201cm-95kg-2001, agency: SLN) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Giombini has played for the last two years at Campetto Ancona. In 33 Serie B games he had 9.8ppg and 8.4rpg last season.
He has played previously for two other teams: Monferrato and Casale CB Team.

Federico Pirani is a newcomer at Fabo Herons - by Eurobasket News
Fabo Herons Montecatini (Serie B) strengthened their roster with addition of 20-year old forward Federico Pirani (203cm-98kg-2002) for season 2023-24. He played last season at Talos Basket Ruvo. In 32 Serie B games he recorded 4.2ppg and 3.1rpg.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Reale Mutua Basket Torino (Serie A2). But in 5 games he averaged just 0.6ppg in that year.
He has played previously for two other teams: TO Ginnastica and CUS Torino ASD.
Pirani helped his team to make it to the Serie B Semifinals in 2023.

Alberti re-signs at Imola Virtus - by Eurobasket News
Virtus Pallacanestro Imola (Serie B) confirmed in their roster 21-year old point guard Alessandro Alberti (187cm-81kg-2002) for new 2023-24 season. Alberti played there last season. In 6 Serie B games he recorded 3.2ppg, 2.3rpg and 1.0spg.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Sutor BK 1955 Montegranaro where in 24 Serie B games he averaged 5.2ppg and 2.3rpg in that year.
He has played previously for Argenta.

Parravicini re-signs at Nardo - by Eurobasket News
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HDL Nardo (Serie A2) confirmed in their roster 22-year old point guard Matteo Parravicini (187cm-83kg-2001) for new 2023-24 season. Parravicini played there last season. In 25 Serie A2 games he had 7.4ppg, 2.2rpg and 2.1apg.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Givova Scafati Basket where in 44 Serie A2 games he recorded just 2.7ppg and 1.1apg in that year. He helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final.
Parravicini has played previously for four other teams: Varese, Bergamo, Oleggio and Varese Amici.

Gregorio Allinei joins Livorno Libertas - by Eurobasket News
Libertas 1947 Livorno (Serie B) agreed terms with 19-year old shooting guard Gregorio Allinei (194cm-84kg-2004, agency: Players Group) for new 2023-24 season. Allinei has played for the last two years at Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia in the Serie A2. In 16 games he had just 2.1ppg last season. Serie B will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. He helped them to win the Serie A2 Silver title.
Allinei has played previously for two other teams: Biella and Montale.

Milano Urania keeps Montano for another season - by Eurobasket News
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Urania Basket Milano (Serie A2) re-signed 31-year old 190cm point guard Matteo Montano for new season. Montano has played there for the last four seasons.
He was a member of Italian U18 National Team back in 2010.
Montano has played previously for three other teams: Fortitudo Flat Service Bologna, Ravenna and NPL Basket.
His team made it to the Italian Serie A2 Cup final in 2018.
Let's have closer look into Montano's outlook: A very talented young guard, with a great future at the point. Needs to improve his game reading and decision making, and to add a reliable outside shot.
Bamberg inks Zach Copeland, ex Pistoia - by Eurobasket News
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Brose Bamberg (BBL) agreed terms with 26-year old American guard Zach Copeland (193cm-84kg-1997, college: Illinois State) for new 2023-24 season. Copeland played last season at Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia in Italian Serie A2. In 40 games he had very impressive stats: 15.7ppg, 2.7rpg, 2.3apg and 1.1spg. He helped them to win the Serie A2 Silver title.
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Bisons in Finnish Korisliiga where in 20 games he recorded also remarkable stats: 17.7ppg, 4.3rpg, 3.0apg and 1.4spg in that year. Copeland also played for Krivbas in Ukrainian Superleague. In 16 games he averaged 14.0ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.4apg and 1.2spg in that year. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week (2 times).
He has played previously professionally in United Kingdom and Ukraine (Kryvbas).
Copeland was also voted All-Coast Conference-North Player of the Year back in 2017.
He graduated from Illinois State in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. Copeland played also for City College of San Francisco for 2 years.

Brose Bamberg roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Karsten Tadda
Zach Copeland
Lukas Herzog

Forwards:
Justin Gray
EJ Onu

Center:
Filip Stanic

Trieste welcomes back Filloy - by Eurobasket News
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Allianz Pallacanestro Trieste (Serie A) tabbed experienced 36-year old former Italian-Argentinian international 190cm point guard Ariel Filloy, agency: Interperformances for new season. It is actually his comeback to Trieste as he has played here before. Filloy has played for the last two years at Bertram Yachts Derthona Tortona in the Serie A. In 36 games he averaged 7.4ppg, 2.1rpg and 1.7apg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals.
Filloy was also a member of Italian international program for some years. He played for Italian Senior National Team between 2017 and 2019 and previously for U20 National Team in 2007.
Filloy represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 9.3ppg, 2.0rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 61.1%, 3PT: 41.9%.
He has spent his entire career in Italy playing for eight other teams: Pesaro, Pistoia, Reggio Emilia, Rimini Crabs, Venezia, Cervia, Avellino and Scafati. Filloy's team made it to the Italian Cup Finalist in 2021 and 2022 final.
Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie A Honorable Mention back in 2017.
It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Trieste.
Fiorenzuola keeps Preti for another season - by Eurobasket News
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Pallacanestro Fiorenzuola 1972 (Serie B) re-signed 29-year old 200cm forward Jacopo Preti for upcoming season. Preti played there last season. In 29 Serie B games he averaged 15.0ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.8apg.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Juvi Cremona where in 40 Serie B games he had 14.4ppg, 4.2rpg and 1.2apg in that year. He helped them to win the Serie B title despite they ended the regular season at the second place.
Preti has played previously for four other teams: Imola, Giulianova, San Vendemiano and San Miniato.
Chieti signs Roberto Maggio - by Eurobasket News
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Caffe Mokambo Chieti (Serie A2) signed 33-year old point guard Roberto Maggio (183cm-77kg-1990) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Maggio has played for the last two years at Sant Antimo in the Serie B. In 31 games he had 11.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.1apg and 1.2spg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals.
Maggio has spent his entire career in Italy playing for eight other teams: Forli, NPL Ester Barra, Pavia Basket, Brescia, Taranto, Scafati, San Severo and Pozzuoli. Maggio's team won Italian Serie B Cup in 2016 and 2017.

Salerno signs Ferdinando Matrone - by Eurobasket News
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Virtus Arechi Salerno (Serie B) signed 27-year old power forward Ferdinando Matrone (208cm-104kg-1995) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Matrone played last season at Rieti Real. In 22 Serie B games he had 5.8ppg and 5.0rpg. He helped them to win the Serie B title.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Ristopro Fabriano (Serie A2) where in 25 games he recorded 3.8ppg and 4.4rpg in that year.
Matrone was a member of Italian U18 National Team back in 2013.
He has played previously for seven other teams: Taranto, Scafati, Giulianova, Maddaloni, Sant Antimo, Napoli and Maddaloni.
Bnei Hertzeliya Justin Simon, ex Verona - by Eurobasket News
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Bnei Ofek Dist Hertzeliya (Winner League) landed 27-year old American 196cm shooting guard Justin Simon (college: St.John's) for upcoming season. He joins another USA player Sandy Cohen III who is already in the roster.
He played most recently at Tezenis Scaligera Verona in Italian Serie A. In 8 games he averaged 10.5ppg, 6.0rpg, 2.1apg and 1.1spg last season. He also played for Kings in Australian NBL where in 36 games he had 10.6ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.3apg and 1.5spg. He helped them to win the Australian NBL title. Good season as he was voted League Player of the Week.
Simon is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to four different countries on three different continents (Europe, Australia and of course North America). Simon has played previously professionally in Germany (EnBW Ludwigsburg and ratiopharm Ulm), Australia (Illawarra Hawks), NBA G League (Windy City Bulls) and NBA Summer League (Phoenix Suns).
Among many awards he was selected Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL Defensive Player of the Year in 2021.
He graduated from St. John's University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. Simon played also for University of Arizona for one year.
Chiusi adds Dellosto to their roster - by Eurobasket News
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Umana San Giobbe Chiusi (Serie A2) added to their roster 23-year old forward Nicolo Dellosto (200cm-99kg-2000) for season 2023-24. Dellosto played last season at Gevi Napoli Basket (Serie A). Serie A was a little too high level for him, where in 24 games he recorded just 1.8ppg. Serie A2 will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Tramec Cento. In 29 Serie A2 games he averaged only 2.3ppg and 2.2rpg in that year.
He represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Latvia five years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 1.5ppg.
Dellosto has played previously for six other teams: Reggio Emilia, Fortitudo Flat Service Bologna, Ferrara, Virtus Segafredo Bologna, Moncalieri and Pallacanestro Reggiana Reggio Emilia U18 team.

Vincenzo Guaiana is a newcomer at Roseto - by Eurobasket News
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Pallacanestro Roseto (Serie B) strengthened their roster with addition of 23-year old swingman Vincenzo Guaiana (195cm-88kg-2000) for season 2023-24. Guaiana has played for the last two years at 2B Control Trapani in the Serie A2. In 29 games he recorded 5.1ppg, 2.7rpg and 2.1apg last season. Serie B will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time.
He has played previously for three other teams: Cecina, Torino and Piombino.
Guaiana helped his team to make it to the Supercup Final in 2019.

Damir Hadzic agreed terms with BLE Juvecaserta Accademy - by Eurobasket News
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BLE Juvecaserta Accademy (Serie B) inked 26-year old naturalized Bosnian 203cm forward Damir Hadzic (college: Flagler) for upcoming season. Hadzic played most recently at Rucker San Vendemiano. In 31 Serie B games he recorded 11.0ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.4apg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Forio Basket 1977 where in 28 Serie B games he averaged impressive 16.9ppg, 8.9rpg and 1.3apg in that year. Hadzic was also voted League Player of the Week (2 times).
He represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Volos (Greece) eight years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 6 games: 2.0ppg, 2.3rpg, 1.3apg.
Hadzic has played previously for Italian team Alba.
He graduated from Flagler College in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. Hadzic played also for University of Arkansas at Little Rock for 2 years.

Imola Virtus sign Juozas Balciunas - by Eurobasket News
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Virtus Pallacanestro Imola (Serie B) signed 29-year old Lithuanian guard Juozas Balciunas (188cm-86kg-1994, college: Trinity Christian) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Balciunas has played for the last two years at La Spezia Basket Club in the Serie C.
He has played previously professionally in France (Le Mans) and Lithuania (Jonava and Telsiai).
Balciunas helped his team to make it to the Lithuanian NKL Semifinals in 2019.
He graduated from Trinity Christian College in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. Balciunas played also for Malone University for one year.

Ozzano tabs Mattia Pavani - by Eurobasket News
Sinermatic Ozzano dell Emilia (Serie B) inked 19-year old 198cm forward Mattia Pavani for upcoming season. Pavani played most recently at F.Francia in the Serie C.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Fortitudo (NextGen) where in three games he averaged 5.3ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.0apg in that year.

Salerno adds Kekovic to their roster - by Eurobasket News
Virtus Arechi Salerno (Serie B) added to their roster 24-year old naturalized Montenegrin small forward Lazar Kekovic (204cm-100kg-1999) for new 2023-24 season. Kekovic played last season at BPC Virtus Cassino. In 31 Serie B games he recorded 13.8ppg, 5.9rpg and 1.9apg.
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Scuola Basket Viola Reggio Calabria where in 17 Serie B games he averaged 8.5ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.2apg in that year. He also played for Pavimaro Molfetta that season. In 12 Serie B games he had 6.1ppg and 3.9rpg in that year.
Kekovic was a member of Montenegrin U18 National Team back in 2017.
He has played previously for seven other teams: Vicenza, Ferrara, Roseto, RO SAzzurra, Ruvo di Puglia, Adriatica Industriale Corato and RO SAzzurra.

Coach Danilo Quaglia signs at Juvi Cremona - by Eurobasket News
Ferraroni Juvi Cremona (Serie A2) hired coach Danilo Quaglia for new season. Quaglia has coached for the last two years at Pallacanestro Roseto in the Serie B. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. They also coached in the Supercup final. They also advanced to the league semifinals.
Quaglia has coached previously two other teams: Forli and Giulianova.
Quaglia's team won Italian Serie B Group C Regular Season in 2022.
Taranto hire coach Mario Cottignoli - by Eurobasket News
Cus Jonico Basket Taranto (Serie B) hired coach Mario Cottignoli for upcoming season. Cottignoli coached most recently at HDL Nardo in the Serie A2.
He has coached previously two other teams: RO SAzzurra and Rieti Kienergia.

Milano inks Ismael Kamagate - by Igor Obradovic
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AX Armani Exchange Milano (Serie A) signed 22-year old French international center Ismael Kamagate (211cm-104kg-2001) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Kamagate played this summer at Denver Nuggets in the NBA Summer League. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year. In three NBA Summer League games just recently he had 5.0ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.3apg and 1.7bpg. The last season he played at Paris Basket in French Betclic ELITE ProA where in 34 games he recorded 9.9ppg, 7.5rpg (#4 in the league) and 1.4bpg. 2022-23 was a great season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-French ProA Center of the Year, All-Star Game and named to All-Domestic Players Team. Kamagate also played 20 games in Eurocup where he averaged 9.3ppg, 8.5rpg and 1.5bpg. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals.
Last year he was drafted by Detroit Pistons (NBA) in second round (46th overall).
Kamagate has been also a member of French international program for some years. He has regularly played for French senior team since 2022 and two years ago for U22 National Team.
Kamagate represented France at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 4.6ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.0bpg.
He has played also professionally for other French teams like CFBB and Orleans.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was selected Eurobasket.com All-French ProA Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.

AX Armani Exchange Milano roster for 2023-24:

Guard:
Giordano Bortolani

Forwards:
Giampaolo Ricci
Shavon Shields
Guglielmo Caruso

Centers:
Kyle Hines
Ismael Kamagate

Coach: Ettore Messina

Vanoli Cremona adds Bone to their roster - by Igor Obradovic
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Vanoli Basket Cremona (Serie A2) added to their roster 25-year old American point guard Jordan Bone (190cm-82kg-1997, college: Tennessee) for new 2023-24 season. Bone played last season at Fort Wayne Mad Ants (NBA G League) in the U.S. In 9 NBA-G-League games he recorded 8.7ppg, 4.0rpg and 4.7apg. He also played for Herd in U.S. NBA-G-League where in 29 games he averaged impressive 16.3ppg, 3.9rpg and 5.6apg.
In 2019 he was drafted by New Orleans Pelicans (NBA) in second round (57th overall). He graduated from University of Tennessee and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball.
He is quite experienced player. Bone has played also professionally in Spain (Zaragoza), Turkey (Besiktas), NBA (Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic), NBA G League (Delaware Blue Coats and Grand Rapids Gold) and NBA Summer League (Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers). He played in the final of SEC Tournament in 2018 and 2019.

Alessandro Lever is a newcomer at Napoli - by Dimitri Chelidze
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Gevi Napoli Basket (Serie A) strengthened their roster with the addition of 24-year-old ex-international center Alessandro Lever (208cm-102kg-1998, college: GCU, agency: Players Group) for season 2023-24. Lever has played for the last two years at Allianz Pallacanestro Trieste. In 23 Serie A games, he recorded 6.7ppg and 2.7rpg last season.

He was also a member of the Italian international program for some years. Lever played for Italian Senior National Team two years ago and previously for U20, U19, U18, and U16 National Team.

He represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Chemnitz (Germany) five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 13.9ppg, 5.1rpg, FGP: 49.1%, 3PT: 44.4%, FT: 81.0%.

Lever graduated from Grand Canyon State University in 2021. He played in the final of the WAC Tournament in 2018 and 2019.



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Guards:

Giovanni De_Nicolao

Justin Jaworski



Forwards:

Michal Sokolowski

Michele Ebeling



Center:

Alessandro Lever

Cagdas Bodrum Spor lands Amar Alibegovic - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu
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TBL newcomer Cagdas Bodrum Spor landed 28-year old Italian-Bosnia and Herzegovina 206cm power forward Amar Alibegovic (college: St.John's) for new season. Alibegovic played most recently at Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana in Slovenian Liga Nova KBM. He managed to play in three leagues last year (!!!). The team played in three different competitions that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 8 Liga Nova KBM games he averaged 10.1ppg and 4.0rpg. Alibegovic helped them to win the league title and the Supercup. He also played 15 games in Eurocup where he recorded 9.1ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.0apg. And finally he contributed to 27 games in ABA League where he got 11.1ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.3apg.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Virtus in Italian Serie A. Similarly like in the last season, the team also played in three different competitions that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 36 Italian Serie A games he got 7.5ppg and 3.5rpg in that year. Alibegovic contributed to his team winning the Supercup and make to league final. He also played 18 games in Eurocup where he got 5.3ppg and 2.4rpg in that year.
Alibegovic represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Sarajevo (Bosnia) nine years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 8 games: 5.1ppg, 2.8rpg, FGP-3 (78.6%), 3PT: 35.3%, FT: 33.3%.
He has played also professionally in Italy (RO Virtus).
Alibegovic graduated from St. John's University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball.

Cagdas Bodrum Spor roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Chris Warren
Can_Ugur Ogut
Ahmet Cantitiz
Jaron Johnson
Dominic Artis

Forwards:
Hakan Yapar
Amar Alibegovic
Ben Moore
Berkay Genc
Cavit Havsa

Center:
Ege Arar
Joventut inks DeShaun Thomas, ex Milano - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu
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Club Joventut Badalona (Liga Endesa) signed 31-year old American power forward DeShaun Thomas (201cm-104kg-1991, college: Ohio State) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Thomas played last season at AX Armani Exchange Milano in Italian Serie A. In 10 games he had 8.3ppg and 3.4rpg. He helped them to make it to the Supercup semifinals. Thomas also played 22 games in Euroleague where he recorded 4.1ppg and 1.4rpg.
Thomas' team won Big Ten Tournament in 2011 and 2013.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Bayern Muenchen in German BBL. In 40 games he averaged 14.7ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.1apg in that year. He contributed to his team making it to the German Bundesliga final. 2021-22 was a great season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Forward of the Year and named to All-Imports Team. Thomas also played 36 games in Euroleague where he got 9.6ppg and 3.2rpg in that year. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals.
In 2013 he was drafted by San Antonio Spurs (NBA) in second round (58th overall). The former Ohio State star is in his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball.
Thomas is quite experienced player. He has played in eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Thomas has played previously professionally in France (JSF Nanterre), Greece (Panathinaikos), Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Japan (Alvark Tokyo), Turkey (Efes), Spain (Barca), NBA G League (Austin Spurs) and The Basketball Tournament (Carmen's Crew). Thomas' team won Big Ten Tournament in 2011 and 2013.

Club Joventut Badalona roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Pau Ribas
Andrew Andrews

Forward:
DeShaun Thomas

Center:
Vladimir Brodziansky

Trevon Bluiett (ex MKS DG) signs at Pesaro - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu
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Carpegna Prosciutto Basket Pesaro (Serie A) landed 28-year old American ex-international 198cm guard Trevon Bluiett (college: Xavier) for upcoming season. Bluiett played most recently at MKS Dabrowa Gornicza in Polish EBL league. In 30 games he averaged impressive 16.4ppg, 4.8rpg and 2.0apg last season. He also played 9 games in Alpe Adria Cup where he had 13.2ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.8apg. Bluiett helped them to win the cup. It was a very successful season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Alpe Adria Cup Second Team.
He won IHSAA Class 2A State championship title in 2011, 2013 and 2014. Bluiett selected toMarion County Player of the Year back in 2013 and 2014.
The previous (2022) summer he played at Zip Em in U.S. semi-pro league TBT. In three games he recorded 11.0ppg, 2.7rpg and 1.7apg in 2022 year. He was a member of USA Senior National Team in 2020.
Bluiett is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Germany (Hamburg Towers), Turkey (Besiktas), NBA (New Orleans Pelicans), NBA G League (SLC Stars and Westchester Knicks) and NBA Summer League (Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans).
Bluiett graduated from Xavier University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. He won IHSAA Class 2A State championship title in 2011, 2013 and 2014. Bluiett voted toMarion County Player of the Year back in 2013 and 2014.

Carpegna Prosciutto Basket Pesaro roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Ray McCallum
Scott Bamforth
Trevon Bluiett

Forward:
Quincy Ford

Center:
Leonardo Tote

Coach: Maurizio Buscaglia
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Brynton Lemar (ex AEK) signs at H.Jerusalem - by Igor Obradovic
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Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (Winner League) landed 28-year old American (has also Jamaican passport) 193cm guard Brynton Lemar (college: UC Davis) for upcoming season. Lemar played most recently at AEK Athens in Greek GBL league. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In 8 GBL games he averaged 11.5ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.9apg and 1.0spg. Lemar also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he had very impressive stats: 15.7ppg, 2.7rpg, 2.0apg and 1.7spg. The other team he played that season for was Le Mans in French Betclic ELITE ProA. In 10 games he recorded 8.8ppg, 1.4rpg and 1.5apg. He helped them to make it to the French Leaders Cup Semifinals.
Lemar is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Hungary (Sopron KC), Italy (Reggio Emilia), Poland (Start), Russia (Enisey), Turkey (Gaziantep) and France (Caen and Sluc Nancy).
Among many awards Lemar's college team won Big West Tournament in 2017. Lemar was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Honorable Mention back in 2019.
He graduated from University of California - Davis in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball.

Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Levi Randolph
Brynton Lemar

Forwards:
Chris Johnson
Yovel Zoosman

Centers:
Zachary Hankins
Gabriel Chachashvili
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Gifu inks Baylee Steele - by Eurobasket Center
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Gifu Swoops (B3 League) agreed terms with 26-year old American center Baylee Steele (213cm-109kg-1997, college: Duquesne, agency: One Motive Sports) for new 2023-24 season. Steele will still stay in Japan where he played last season at Iwate Big Bulls. In 12 B3 League games in Japan he had 9.2ppg and 5.6rpg. Steele also played for Sendai 89ers (B1 League). In 9 games he recorded 6.6ppg and 5.9rpg. The other team he played that season for was Yokohama. In 20 B3 League games he averaged 13.3ppg and 6.8rpg.
Steele graduated from University of Duquesne in 2020 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. He played also for Utah Valley University for 2 years.

Shiga L-Stars sign Brock Motum - by Eurobasket News
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Shiga Lakestars (B1 League) signed 32-year old Australian ex-international forward Brock Motum (208cm-111kg-1990, college: WSU, agency: Slash Sports) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Motum played last season at Levanga Hokkaido Sapporo. In 57 B1 League games in Japan he had very impressive stats: 17.7ppg, 6.7rpg and 2.5apg. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese B League Honorable Mention.
He won Lithuanian League championship title in 2016 and 2017.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Monaco in French Betclic ELITE ProA where in 21 games he recorded 7.4ppg, 3.4rpg and 1.2apg in that year. He helped them to make it to the French League final after they ended regular season as second best team. Good year as he was named League Player of the Week. He also played 30 games in Euroleague where he averaged 3.3ppg and 1.1rpg in that year. Motum contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals.
He was also a member of Australian international program for some years. Motum played for Australian Senior National Team between 2009 and 2016 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2009.
He also represented Australia at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) seven years ago. Motum's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 4 games: 5.0ppg, 2.0rpg.
Motum is quite experienced player. He has played in seven different countries on three different continents (Europe, Australia and of course North America). Motum has played previously professionally in Italy, Lithuania (Zalgiris), Spain (Valencia), Turkey (Efes and Galatasaray), NBA (Utah Jazz), Australia (Adelaide 36ers) and France (JSF Nanterre).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com Lithuanian LKL All-Imports Team back in 2016.
He graduated from Washington State University in 2013 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season as a professional player. Motum won Lithuanian League championship title in 2016 and 2017.
He could be described: A not so athletic PF with great offensive skills. Motum's an opportunistic scorer, who can shoot the three. He anticipates well and knows how to get into position to score. Also, Brock is still learning a lot and will continue to improve.

Fukui Blowinds sign Tray Boyd III, ex Vichy Clermont - by Eurobasket News
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Fukui Blowinds (B3 League) inked 24-year old American 193cm guard Tray Boyd III (college: ETSU) for upcoming season. Boyd is the second import player in the roster as British Benjamin Lawson signed here earlier.
He played most recently at Vichy Clermont in French ProB. In 37 games he was the best scorer with impressive 22.7ppg and had 3.1rpg, 4.1apg and 1.4spg last season. Great season indeed as he was awarded Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Guard of the Year and voted to All-Imports Team and League Player of the Week (5 times).
The previous (2022) summer he played at Nuggets where in 12 New Zealand games he was league's second best scorer with remarkable 23.8ppg and recorded 5.2rpg, 4.8apg and 2.3spg (in top 4) in 2022 year. He helped them to win the New Zealand NBL title.
He has played previously professionally in Finland (Kouvot and Huima) and TBL (Tampa Bay T.).
Boyd graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. He played also for Northwest Florida State College for one year.

Perry Ellis (ex Cholet) agreed terms with Fukui Blowinds - by Eurobasket News
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Fukui Blowinds (B3 League) strengthened their roster with addition of 29-year old American 203cm forward Perry Ellis (college: Kansas) for upcoming season. Ellis played most recently at Cholet Basket in French Betclic ELITE ProA. In 37 games he recorded 11.7ppg, 4.4rpg and 1.1apg last season. He also played 19 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged 12.7ppg and 4.3rpg. Ellis helped them to make it to the cup final.
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Saga Ballooners in Japanese B2 League. In 19 games he had very impressive stats: 15.3ppg, 5.8rpg and 2.1apg in that year. The other team he played that season for was Osaka Evessa in Japanese B1 League. In 14 games he got 10.9ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.8apg in that year.
He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016.
Ellis represented USA at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. Ellis' team won Gold and his stats at that event were 8 games: 13.3ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.1apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 36.5%, 3PT: 35.3%, FT: 64.3%.
He is a very experienced player. Ellis has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to eight different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Australia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Australia (Kings), Germany (s Oliver Baskets), Italy (Cantu), Turkey (Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi), NBA (Milwaukee Bucks), Japan (Ehime Orange Vikings), NBA G League (Greensboro Swarm) and The Basketball Tournament (Self Made). His team won Big 12 Tournament in 2013 and 2016. Ellis voted toKansas Gatorade Player of the Year back in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
He graduated from University of Kansas in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball.

Kazuma Kanemoto joins Ehime Orange Vikings - by Eurobasket News
Ehime Orange Vikings (B2 League) agreed terms with 23-year old shooting guard Kazuma Kanemoto (183cm-1999) for new 2023-24 season. Kanemoto played last season at Shiga L-Stars in the B1 League. B1 League was a little too high level for him, where in four B1 League games he did not score anything and had only 1 rebound and 2 assists. B2 League will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time.

Ehime Orange Vikings ink Ao Honda - by Eurobasket News
Ehime Orange Vikings (B2 League) agreed terms with 22-year old swingman Ao Honda (193cm-2000) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Honda played last season at Fukushima Firebonds. But in only one B2 League game he did not score anything and had only 1 rebound.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Tokyo Hachioji Trains (B3 League) where in two games he recorded 6.0ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.0spg in that year.

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Weiler departs Sussex County CC; Named assistant coach at D3 Waynesburg - by Eurobasket News
Waynesburg University Director of Athletics and Head Men's Basketball Coach Tim Fusina is excited to announce the hiring of Tom Weiler as Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. Weiler will also serve as Equipment Manager for the Department of Athletics. Weiler comes to Waynesburg after two years as head coach at Sussex County College in Newton, New Jersey. Weiler inherited a Skylander team coming off an 0-9 season during the 2020-21 COVID 19-shortened campaign and led them to a 6-15 mark in 2021-22. The notable improvements continued this past winter, when Sussex County CC went 13-15 and qualified for the NJCAA North Atlantic District tournament for the first time since 2009 after ranking in the top three nationally in points allowed. Weiler was particularly proud that all five of the sophomores on his team graduated and went on to continue their educations, with three of them competing at the NCAA Division III level. Prior to his two years with the Skylanders, Weiler spent the 2020-21 school year as the assistant varsity/head freshman boys basketball coach at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Edison, New Jersey. His professional experiences also include coaching in the AAU ranks with United NJ 16U team as a head coach, as well as serving in a player development role with the 15U, 16U and 17U programs. 'Early in this process, Tom is someone I had identified as an ideal candidate. He has a great amount of experience in a short amount of time and is ready to take the next step in his career as a full-time assistant coach at the Division III level,' Fusina said. 'He has head coaching experience, so he understands how a program operates. That type of experience is invaluable for not only myself, but our student-athletes in the program. He has been a successful recruiter and has the personality and work ethic to be a successful coach at this level.' Fusina is very familiar with Weiler, as he recruited and coached him at Centenary (N.J.) from 2015-17, before he moved on to coaching at California Lutheran University. During Weiler's time with the Cyclones, he appeared in 97 games and started 72 of them, despite playing in just three games due to injury during the 2017-18 campaign. He was a three-year team captain and a two-time All-Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) selection, including a second-team pick in 2020. Weiler was also a standout in the classroom and was selected to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court following his senior season. He concluded his time at Centenary by being selected as the Co-Male Cardy Gemma Award Winner. The Cardy Gemma Award recognizes a senior who has used up their eligibility and achieved success in their sport along with academic success and made notable contributions in the community. Weiler graduated from Centenary with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education with TOSD and Mathematics Education in 2020. 'There were a few things about the job that were immediately appealing. I loved the opportunity to be part of a four-year program and learn from an experienced coach,' Weiler said. 'After being recruited by Coach Fusina to Centenary University and playing for him from 2015-2017, I felt like having that foundation would be very beneficial to how we work together and how I can relate to our guys. I was also impressed with the recognition and honors that Waynesburg receives for its academic and community service aspects, so it seemed like a great place to call home.' Weiler is also ready to face a new challenge as the equipment manager, which he views as an opportunity to quickly assimilate into the culture and staff at Waynesburg. 'I'm ready to get after it and just do what needs to be done to fill all responsibilities! Communication and organization will definitely be my points of emphasis to ensure that all goes as smoothly as possible,' Weiler said. 'I'm really looking forward to working with everyone in the department.'
Courtesy of: waynesburgsports.com
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KAZAKHSTAN  
Kanygin re-signs at Astana - by Eurobasket News
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BK Astana (National League) confirmed in their roster 29-year old Russian center Igor Kanygin (207cm-112kg-1994, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) for season 2023-24. Kanygin is the second import player in the roster as USA Karvel Anderson signed here earlier.
He played there last season. In 20 Kazakhstan games he recorded 6.3ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.2apg. He helped them to win the league title. He also played 15 games in VTB United League where he averaged 3.7ppg and 2.9rpg.
Kanygin represented Russia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) nine years ago. His stats at that event were 9 games: 4.7ppg, 1.8rpg.
He has played also professionally for other Russian teams like Novosybirsk, Enisey, Lokomotiv, Rossiya Novogorsk and Lokomotiv Kuban 2nd team.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Russian U23 League Honorable Mention back in 2016.

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KENYA  
Joel Awich signs at Quimper - by Eurobasket News
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Quimper UJAP (ProB) landed 30-year old American (has also Kenyan passport) 201cm forward Joel Awich (college: Cal Poly) for new season. Awich is not a newcomer in French League as he played most recently at Caen Basket Calvados in the NM1. In 45 games he averaged 10.0ppg, 5.6rpg and 1.1apg last season. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. They also advanced to the league semifinals.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Andrezieux Boutheon Loire Sud Basket (NM1) where in 36 games he had 10.1ppg and 5.1rpg in that year. Awich has been regularly called to Kenyan Senior National Team since 2020.
He has played previously professionally in France (Montbrison, Souffelweyersheim and Dax-Gamarde) and PBA (Georgia K.).
Awich won NABL championship title in 2019.
He graduated from Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo University in 2016 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball.

Quimper UJAP roster for 2023-24:

Guard:
Johan Randriamananjara

Forwards:
Joel Awich
Momar N'Doye
Paul Bouloukouet

Center:
Ron Anderson_Jr.
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KOSOVO  
Peci inks at Ylli at the beginning of his pro career - by Eurobasket News
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Golden Eagle Ylli (Superliga) added to their roster 24-year old Kosovan guard Etnik Peci (188cm-84kg-1999) for new 2023-24 season. Peci just graduated from Felician (NCAA2) in USA. He has played there for the last three years.
Peci started his college career at Essex County College (JUCO). Then he moved to Felician University (NCAA2). Peci's high school career he had spent at Renaissance Academy in Altadena, CA.
He represented Kosovo at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Sofia (Bulgaria) five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 14.1ppg, 3.9rpg, 3.7apg, Steals-2 (2.6spg), FGP: 33.3%, 3PT: 41.9%, FT: 50.0%.
Of course it will be Peci's first season as a professional player.

Ylli welcomes back Berisha, ex Cozum - by Eurobasket News
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Golden Eagle Ylli (Superliga) tabbed 26-year old Turk 207cm center Arber Berisha for new season. It is actually his comeback to Therande as he has played here before. Berisha played most recently at Cozum in Turkish TB2L. He also played for Sigal Prishtina in Kosovan Superliga. But in two games he did not score anything and had only 3 rebounds.
Berisha represented Turkey at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Volos (Greece) eight years ago. Berisha's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 0.6ppg, 1.0rpg.
He has played previously professionally in Kosovo (Peja).
His team made it to the Albanian-Kosovo Liga United Cup final in 2022.
Ylli sign Besnik Bekteshi, ex Kirchheim - by Eurobasket News
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Golden Eagle Ylli (Superliga) inked 30-year old German-Albanian 191cm point guard Besnik Bekteshi for upcoming season. Bekteshi is the second import player in the roster as Turkish Arber Berisha signed here earlier.
He has played for the last two years at VfL Kirchheim Knights in German ProA. In 27 games he recorded 4.8ppg and 1.0rpg last season.
He was a member of German U20 National Team back in 2012.
He has played also professionally for other German teams like EnBW Ludwigsburg, 46ers, Tigers, Licher Basket and Rasta Vechta. Bekteshi was voted to German NBBL All-Star Game back in 2010 and 2011.
Despite young age he had impressive career. He won German 2.Bundesliga Pro A championship title in 2015.
His game is described as: A true Point Guard and eliting force for the German youth national teams. His strength lays in organizing his team and controlling the game. Bekteshi is comfortable in the fastbreak or set offense. He has good court vision in the fastbreak, as well as in Pick and Roll situations. There he sees multiple options at once. At the same time of organizing his team, he is also a very good shooter. At times he plays the two in order to give his teams scoring power from the Shooting Guard position.

Musab Malaj is a newcomer at Prizreni - by Eurobasket News
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KB Prizreni-16 (Superliga) strengthened their roster with addition of 26-year old former international 188cm guard Musab Malaj for season 2023-24. Malaj played most recently at Trepca. In 22 Superliga games he recorded 3.0ppg, 1.6rpg and 1.1apg last season. He helped them to make it to the Kosovo League final. Malaj also played for KB Rahoveci that season where in 5 Superliga games he averaged impressive 15.6ppg, 4.2rpg, 4.2apg and 1.4spg. The other team he played that season for was Trepca. In 22 Superliga games he had 3.0ppg, 1.6rpg and 1.1apg. He contributed to his team making it to the Kosovo League final.
Malaj also represented Kosovo at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Chalkida (Greece) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 2.2ppg, 1.2rpg, 1.0apg.
He has played previously for four other teams: Bashkimi, Vellaznimi, Lipjani and Peja.

Ylli adds Memed to their roster - by Eurobasket News
Golden Eagle Ylli (Superliga) added to their roster 20-year old North Macedonian shooting guard Rezart Memed (191cm-85kg-2003) for new 2023-24 season. Memed played last season at Sigal Prishtina (Superliga). He managed to play in three leagues last year. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 30 Superliga games he recorded 6.8ppg and 1.7rpg. Memed helped them to win the regular season and make it to the semifinals. He also played 1 game in FIBA Europe Cup, but he did not score anything and had only 2 rebounds and 1 steal. And finally he contributed to 8 games in European North Basketball League where he averaged 4.8ppg and 1.0apg.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at The Supporter Jesi in Italian Serie B. In 26 games he got 4.0ppg and 1.2rpg in that year.
Memed represented North Macedonia at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) this year. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 9.0ppg, 2.3rpg, FGP: 35.7%, 3PT: 29.8%, FT: 50.0%.

Golden Eagle Ylli roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Besnik Bekteshi
Etnik Peci
Rezart Memed

Center:
Arber Berisha

Trepca signs Kevin Bracy-Davis, ex Klosterneuburg - by Eurobasket News
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KB Trepca Mitrovice (Superliga) signed 28-year old American small forward Kevin Bracy-Davis (202cm-86kg-1995, college: Davis & Elkins) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Bracy-Davis played last season at IMMOunited Dukes Klosterneuburg in Austrian BSL league. In 39 games he was league's fourth best scorer with impressive 21.0ppg and averaged 4.6rpg and 2.1apg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com Austrian League All-Imports Team and League Player of the Week (3 times).
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Caen Basket Calvados in French NM1 where in 44 games he had 12.5ppg, 2.7rpg and 1.2apg in that year. Good season as he was also here named League Player of the Week.
Bracy-Davis is quite experienced player. He has played in seven different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Bracy-Davis has played previously professionally in Canada (Rattlers), Chile, Finland (Korihait, Kataja and Ura Basket), Germany (Artland Dragons), Greece (Rethymno), Qatar (Qatar Club) and Spain (Ponferrada).
He was also voted All-G-MAC Player of the Year back in 2017.
Bracy-Davis graduated from Davis & Elkins College in 2017 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player.

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LAT-EST BL  
VEF Riga keeps Gulbis for another season - by Eurobasket News
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Defending champion VEF Riga (LBL) re-signed experienced 37-year old international 201cm small forward Maris Gulbis, agency: Players Group for new season. Gulbis has played there for the last two seasons. He managed to play in three leagues last year (!!!). The team played in three different competitions that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 5 LBL games he averaged 5.8ppg and 3.8rpg. Gulbis' team won the league title and the cup. Gulbis also played 32 games in Lat-Est BL where he had 9.3ppg and 3.4rpg. And finally he contributed to 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he recorded 8.5ppg, 2.7rpg and 1.2apg.
He has been a member of Latvian international program for some years. Gulbis has been regularly called to Latvian senior team since 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2005.
He has played also professionally in Lithuania (Siauliai), Portugal (Vitoria SC/Costa Guerreiro Lda.) and Latvia (Valmiera, Jelgava, Barons Riga and Ventspils). Gulbis was voted to Latvian League All-Star Game back in 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016.
He is close to retirement age as a player. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at VEF Riga.
Bertans is back at VEF Riga - by Eurobasket News
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VEF Riga (LBL) signed 33-year old Latvian international guard Dairis Bertans (193cm-91kg-1989) for upcoming 2023-24 season. It is actually his comeback to Riga as he has played here before. Bertans has played for the last two seasons at Real Betis in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 34 games he had 6.5ppg last season. He helped them to make it to the Supercup semifinals.
Bertans has been also a member of Latvian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Latvian senior team since 2010 and previously for U20 National Team in 2009.
Bertans represented Latvia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 11.1ppg, 3.1rpg, 5.3apg, FGP: 41.4%, 3PT: 41.4%, FT: 90.0%.
He is quite experienced player. Bertans has played also professionally in Italy (Milano), Russia (Khimki), Turkey (Dacka), NBA (New Orleans Pelicans), Spain (Baskonia) and Latvia (Valmiera, Ventspils, ASK/Juniors, Valmiera/ORDO 2nd team and ASK Riga). He won Latvian League championship title in 2009, 2011 and 2013 and the Supercup in 2018 and 2019. Bertans was voted to Latvian League All-Star Game back in 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

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LATVIA  
VEF Riga keeps Gulbis for another season - by Eurobasket News
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Defending champion VEF Riga (LBL) re-signed experienced 37-year old international 201cm small forward Maris Gulbis, agency: Players Group for new season. Gulbis has played there for the last two seasons. He managed to play in three leagues last year (!!!). The team played in three different competitions that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 5 LBL games he averaged 5.8ppg and 3.8rpg. Gulbis' team won the league title and the cup. Gulbis also played 32 games in Lat-Est BL where he had 9.3ppg and 3.4rpg. And finally he contributed to 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he recorded 8.5ppg, 2.7rpg and 1.2apg.
He has been a member of Latvian international program for some years. Gulbis has been regularly called to Latvian senior team since 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2005.
He has played also professionally in Lithuania (Siauliai), Portugal (Vitoria SC/Costa Guerreiro Lda.) and Latvia (Valmiera, Jelgava, Barons Riga and Ventspils). Gulbis was voted to Latvian League All-Star Game back in 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016.
He is close to retirement age as a player. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at VEF Riga.
Bertans is back at VEF Riga - by Eurobasket News
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VEF Riga (LBL) signed 33-year old Latvian international guard Dairis Bertans (193cm-91kg-1989) for upcoming 2023-24 season. It is actually his comeback to Riga as he has played here before. Bertans has played for the last two seasons at Real Betis in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 34 games he had 6.5ppg last season. He helped them to make it to the Supercup semifinals.
Bertans has been also a member of Latvian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Latvian senior team since 2010 and previously for U20 National Team in 2009.
Bertans represented Latvia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 11.1ppg, 3.1rpg, 5.3apg, FGP: 41.4%, 3PT: 41.4%, FT: 90.0%.
He is quite experienced player. Bertans has played also professionally in Italy (Milano), Russia (Khimki), Turkey (Dacka), NBA (New Orleans Pelicans), Spain (Baskonia) and Latvia (Valmiera, Ventspils, ASK/Juniors, Valmiera/ORDO 2nd team and ASK Riga). He won Latvian League championship title in 2009, 2011 and 2013 and the Supercup in 2018 and 2019. Bertans was voted to Latvian League All-Star Game back in 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Manresa keeps Steinbergs for another season - by Eurobasket News
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BAXI Manresa (Liga Endesa) re-signed 21-year old Latvian international 207cm power forward Marcis Steinbergs for new season. Steinbergs has played there for the last two seasons. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals.
Steinbergs has been also a member of Latvian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Latvian senior team since 2021 and previously for U19 National Team in 2019.
Steinbergs represented Latvia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 9.1ppg, 7.0rpg, 1.6apg, FGP: 55.9%, 3PT: 31.8%, FT: 83.3%.
He has played previously professionally in Spain (Gran Canaria, CBA Gran Canaria 2nd team and Gran Canaria) and Latvia (BK Ogre and BS Ogre).
Among many awards he played in the final of Basketball Champions League in 2022. Steinbergs was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Honorable Mention back in 2019.
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LITHUANIA  
Zalakeramia ZTE KK tabs Tomas Lekunas, ex Rytas - by Arnold Beres
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Zalakeramia ZTE KK (A Division) inked 30-year old Lithuanian 199cm forward Tomas Lekunas for upcoming season. Lekunas played most recently at Rytas in Lithuanian LKL league. In 27 games he averaged 3.4ppg and 1.5rpg last season. He helped them to make it to the Lithuanian League final after they ended regular season as second best team. Lekunas also played 9 games in Basketball Champions League where he had just 2.1ppg and 1.1rpg.
He was a member of Lithuanian U18 National Team back in 2011.
Lekunas has played also professionally for other Lithuanian teams like Lietkabelis, Siauliai, Dzukija, Silute and Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys.
Among many awards he won Baltic League championship title in 2018. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Baltic League Honorable Mention back in 2018.

Zalakeramia ZTE KK roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Bence Simon
Tony Hicks
Delano Spencer

Forwards:
Tomas Lekunas
Danilo Ostojic

Center:
Adam Toth

Lietkabelis add Lelevicius to their roster - by Eurobasket News
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Panevezys 7bet-Lietkabelis (LKL) added to their roster 20-year old shooting guard Liutauras Lelevicius (201cm-2003) on loan from Zalgiris for new 2023-24 season. Lelevicius played last season at Zalgiris in Lithuanian LKL league. He managed to play in three leagues last year. In 10 LKL games he recorded just 2.3ppg and 1.0rpg. Quite impressive season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian NKL Most Improved Player of the Year, Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian NKL Youth Player of the Year and League Player of the Week (2 times). Lelevicius also played 1 game in Euroleague, but he did not score anything. The other team he played that season for was Zalgiris (NKL) where in 39 games he averaged remarkable 15.1ppg, 3.7rpg and 2.7apg. It was another spectacular season as he was selected Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian NKL Most Improved Player of the Year, Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian NKL Youth Player of the Year and also here League Player of the Week (2 times).
He represented Lithuania at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Greece this year.

LJ Thorpe (ex Pyrinto) is a newcomer at Siauliai - by Eurobasket News
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BC Siauliai (LKL) strengthened their roster with addition of 24-year old American guard LJ Thorpe (196cm-1999, college: UNC Asheville) for season 2023-24. Thorpe played last season at Pyrinto in Finnish Korisliiga. In 34 games he recorded 12.7ppg, 5.1rpg, 4.9apg and 1.7spg.
He graduated from University of North Carolina - Asheville in 2022 and it is his second season as a professional player. Thorpe was voted to All-Big South Conf. Honorable Mention in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

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Uniclub Casino Juventus Utenos (LKL) added to their roster 30-year old guard Evaldas Saulys (191cm-81kg-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) for season 2023-24. Saulys played last season at P.Zvaigzdes. In 33 LKL games he recorded 9.8ppg, 3.1rpg, 1.8apg and 1.2spg.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Jonavos CBet where in 28 LKL games he averaged 11.5ppg, 3.2rpg, 1.9apg and 1.5spg (in top 5) in that year. Quite impressive season as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL Honorable Mention.
He represented Lithuania at the World University Games in Taipei (Taiwan) six years ago. Saulys' team won Gold and his stats at that event were 8 games: 11.9ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.5apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 68.0%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 82.6%.
Saulys has played previously for five other teams: Neptunas, Siauliai, Silute, Mazeikiai and Suduva-Mantinga.
His team made it to the Baltic League Semifinals in 2018.

Imola Virtus sign Juozas Balciunas - by Eurobasket News
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Virtus Pallacanestro Imola (Serie B) signed 29-year old Lithuanian guard Juozas Balciunas (188cm-86kg-1994, college: Trinity Christian) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Balciunas has played for the last two years at La Spezia Basket Club in the Serie C.
He has played previously professionally in France (Le Mans) and Lithuania (Jonava and Telsiai).
Balciunas helped his team to make it to the Lithuanian NKL Semifinals in 2019.
He graduated from Trinity Christian College in 2018 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. Balciunas played also for Malone University for one year.

Gargzdu adds Mbala to their roster, ex Fribourg - by Eurobasket News
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Newly promoted Gargzdu SC Gargzdai (LKL) added to their roster 27-year old Swiss-Cameroonian international guard Boris Mbala (190cm-1996) for season 2023-24. Mbala has played for the last four years at Fribourg Olympic in Swiss SBL league. He managed to play in three leagues last year. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 38 SBL games he recorded 13.0ppg, 4.7rpg and 2.2apg. Mbala helped them to win the league title and the Supercup. Quite impressive season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Swiss SBL Domestic Player of the Year and selected to All-Domestic Players Team. He also played 6 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged 10.3ppg and 3.5rpg. And finally he recorded 1 game in Basketball Champions League where he had 12 points and 2 rebounds.
Mbala has been also a member of Swiss international program for some years. He has regularly played for Swiss senior team since 2019 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015.
Mbala represented Switzerland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 2 games: 5.5ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.5apg.
He has played also professionally for other Swiss teams like Monthey, Academie Fribourg and Bulle.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Swiss SBL Co-Defensive Player of the Year back in 2020.

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BM Stal Ostrow Wielkopolski (EBL) agreed terms with 25-year old Lithuanian small forward Arunas Mikalauskas (203cm-94kg-1997) for new 2023-24 season.
He played last season at HAKRO Merlins Crailsheim in German BBL league. In 34 BBL games he recorded 9.3ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.4apg. He also played 12 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged 10.0ppg, 3.9rpg and 1.7apg.

Correcaminos ink Kenny Goins, ex P.Zvaigzdes - by Dimitri Chelidze
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Correcaminos UAT Victoria (LNBP) agreed terms with 26-year-old American forward Kenny Goins (201cm-98kg-1996, college: Michigan State, agency: Players Group). Goins played most recently at P.Zvaigzdes in the Lithuanian LKL league.

He has played also professionally in Greece (Kolossos H Hotels Rodou and Lavrio), Hungary (Atomeromu), and Italy (Trapani). His team won Big Ten Tournament in 2016 and 2019.

Goins was voted to All-Big Ten Honorable Mention back in 2019.

He graduated from Michigan State in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player.



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MEXICO  
Correcaminos ink Jose Zesati - by Dimitri Chelidze

Correcaminos UAT Victoria (LNBP) signed 29-year-old ex-international center Jose Zesati (205cm-94kg-1994). Zesati played this summer at Pioneros de Los Mochis in the CIBACOPA. In 34 games just recently he had 6.3ppg, 3.6rpg and 1.6apg.

He was also a member of the Mexican international program for some years. Zesati played for Mexican Senior National Team between 2019 and 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2012.

He represented Mexico at the Panamerican Games in Lima (Peru) four years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 11.3ppg, 2.5rpg, Steals-1 (1.8spg), FGP: 60.0%, 3PT: 41.9%.

Zesati has played previously for eight other teams: Aaguacateros, Lenadores, Halcones Rojos, Fuerza Regia, Tijuana Zonkeys, Venados, Soles and Abejas. He was voted to Mexican CIBACOPA All-Star Game back in 2016 and 2017.

His team was regular season runner-up in Mexican CIBACOPA in 2022.



Correcaminos ink Kenny Goins, ex P.Zvaigzdes - by Dimitri Chelidze
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Correcaminos UAT Victoria (LNBP) agreed terms with 26-year-old American forward Kenny Goins (201cm-98kg-1996, college: Michigan State, agency: Players Group). Goins played most recently at P.Zvaigzdes in the Lithuanian LKL league.

He has played also professionally in Greece (Kolossos H Hotels Rodou and Lavrio), Hungary (Atomeromu), and Italy (Trapani). His team won Big Ten Tournament in 2016 and 2019.

Goins was voted to All-Big Ten Honorable Mention back in 2019.

He graduated from Michigan State in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player.



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MONTENEGRO  
Allerik Freeman (ex Besiktas) agreed terms with Buducnost - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu
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Defending champion KK Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (Erste Liga) inked 28-year old American 190cm shooting guard Allerik Freeman (college: NC State) for upcoming season. Freeman played most recently at Besiktas in Turkish BSL league. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In 13 BSL games he was league's third best scorer with impressive 18.9ppg and had 2.8rpg and 3.8apg. Freeman also played for Umana Reyer Venezia in Italian Serie A where in 17 games he recorded 8.6ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.6apg. He also played 12 games in Eurocup where he averaged 9.8ppg, 1.7rpg and 1.8apg.
Freeman is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Freeman has played previously professionally also in China (Aviators), France (ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne Basket), Hungary (Arconic-Alba), Russia (PBC CSKA Moscow) and USA.
Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup Honorable Mention in 2022.
He graduated from North Carolina State University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. Freeman played also for Baylor University for 4 years.

KK Buducnost VOLI Podgorica roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Allerik Freeman
Nikola Glendza
Igor Jokovic

Forwards:
Marko Jagodic-Kuridza
Aleksa Ilic
Andrija Slavkovic
Andrija Grbovic

Center:
Marvin Jones

Coach: Dejan Radonjic

Salerno adds Kekovic to their roster - by Eurobasket News
Virtus Arechi Salerno (Serie B) added to their roster 24-year old naturalized Montenegrin small forward Lazar Kekovic (204cm-100kg-1999) for new 2023-24 season. Kekovic played last season at BPC Virtus Cassino. In 31 Serie B games he recorded 13.8ppg, 5.9rpg and 1.9apg.
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Scuola Basket Viola Reggio Calabria where in 17 Serie B games he averaged 8.5ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.2apg in that year. He also played for Pavimaro Molfetta that season. In 12 Serie B games he had 6.1ppg and 3.9rpg in that year.
Kekovic was a member of Montenegrin U18 National Team back in 2017.
He has played previously for seven other teams: Vicenza, Ferrara, Roseto, RO SAzzurra, Ruvo di Puglia, Adriatica Industriale Corato and RO SAzzurra.

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Isaiah Mobley helps Cavaliers top Rockets to win summer league title - by Eurobasket News
Isaiah Mobley (6'10''-F-1999, college: USC) had 28 points and 11 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers captured the NBA 2K24 Summer League championship with a 99-78 victory Monday over the Houston Rockets. This was the Cavaliers' first title since the summer league went to a tournament format in 2013. Mobley was voted game MVP, more than making up for not being selected to the all-tournament team. "I try to not worry about stuff I can't control," Mobley said. "Do I agree with it? No, but it is what it is. I'll take the championship over it all day." Sam Merrill (6'5''-G-1996, college: Utah St.) scored 27 points, making 6 of 12 3-pointers, and Emoni Bates (6'10''-G-2004, college: EMU) added 19 points for the Cavaliers (6-0). Nate Hinton Jr. (6'5''-G/F-1999, college: Houston) led Houston (5-1) with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Three other Rockets also scored in double figures: Cam Whitmore (6'7''-F-2004, college: Villanova) (14), Trevor Hudgins (6'0''-PG-1999, college: NW Missouri St.) (13) and Fletcher Magee (6'4''-G-1996, college: Wofford) (10). Whitmore was chosen tournament MVP. Mobley, a second-round pick in 2022, finished strong in summer league. He put the Cavaliers in the title game by scoring 23 points and making the winning shot in overtime to beat the Brooklyn Nets 102-99 on Sunday. Merrill, who was voted first-team all-tournament, has a history of playing well at the Thomas & Mack Center. His 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left gave Utah State the 2020 Mountain West tournament championship, one of the last shots in college basketball before the COVID-19 shutdown. "It's a great arena," Merrill said. "I've played it in more than any other, other than [Utah State's]. It's nice knowing the locker room and feeling comfortable, and obviously we had a lot of success here." On Monday, the Cavaliers asserted control early by running out to a 17-4 lead. Houston went on a 19-4 run to cut the margin to 41-38 late in the first half. But then Cleveland scored the first 11 points of the second half to take a 62-44 lead, and the outcome was never seriously in doubt after that. "I felt like if we banded together, we were going to make a run [in the second half]," Hinton said "They made some tough shots and some great shots, so shout out to those guys for making those shots." In addition to Whitmore and Merrill, the all-tournament first team was made up of Keyonte George (6'4''-G-2003, college: Baylor) of the Utah Jazz, Orlando Robinson of the Miami Heat and Hunter Tyson of the Denver Nuggets. The second team was Bates, Max Christie (6'7''-SG-2003, college: Michigan St.) of the Los Angeles Lakers, Javon Freeman-Liberty (6'3''-G-1999, college: DePaul) of the Chicago Bulls, Xavier Moon (6'2''-G-1995, college: Morehead St.) of the LA Clippers, Jabari Smith Jr. of the Rockets and Jalen Wilson (6'8''-F-2000, college: Kansas) of the Nets.
Courtesy of: espn.com

Bucks Sign Jazian Gortman - by Eurobasket News
The Bucks have signed rookie free agent Jazian Gortman (6'2''-G), according to RealGM's log of official NBA transactions. Gortman, 20, played for the YNG Dreamers in the Overtime Elite program before becoming draft-eligible this spring. He averaged 13.9 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 3.9 APG, and 2.5 SPG while shooting 45.3% from the floor and 80.8% from the free throw line. After going undrafted, Gortman joined the Bucks' Summer League team, though he saw limited action in Las Vegas, logging just 45 minutes across five games. He scored a total of 24 points on 10-of-24 shooting to go along with five assists and four rebounds. While the exact details of the agreement aren't yet known, RealGM doesn't classify it as a multiyear or two-way contract, so by process of elimination, it sounds like it's a one-year standard deal. I'd expect the contract will be non-guaranteed and will include Exhibit 10 language, putting Gortman in position to either have it converted to a two-way deal or to become an affiliate player for the Wisconsin Herd (Milwaukee's G League team) if he's waived.
Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com
Nuggets To Sign Andrew Funk, Armaan Franklin To Exhibit 10 Deals - by Eurobasket News
The Nuggets have reached contract agreements with a pair of undrafted free agents, according to Mike Singer of The Denver Post, who reports (via Twitter) that rookie shooting guards Andrew Funk (6'5''-G-1999, college: Penn St.) and Armaan Franklin (6'4''-G-2000, college: Virginia) will sign Exhibit 10 deals with the team.
Funk spent four years at Bucknell before transferring to Penn State for his final college season. He averaged 12.5 PPG and shot 41.2% on three-pointers as a 'super-senior' in 2022/23. Of his 351 total field goal attempts, 272 came from beyond the arc.
Franklin spent two years at Indiana and then two at Virginia before forgoing his final season of NCAA eligibility. In 2022/23, he averaged 12.4 PPG and 4.1 RPG with a .373 3PT% in 33 games (29.5 MPG). His Exhibit 10 agreement with the Nuggets was first reported shortly after the draft. Both Funk and Franklin played for Denver's Summer League team in Las Vegas this month. Although neither had a significant role, the Nuggets apparently liked what they saw enough to add the duo to their training camp roster. The Nuggets will have 15 players on guaranteed standard contracts and three on two-way deals once they complete their reported signings, so there probably won't be room for Funk or Franklin on the regular season roster. Funk and Franklin may end up becoming affiliate players for Denver's G League team, the Grand Rapids Gold. Their Exhibit 10 agreements would make them eligible for bonuses worth up to $75K as affiliate players.
Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com

Jones re-signs at the Spurs - by Eurobasket News
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San Antonio Spurs (NBA) confirmed in their roster 23-year old guard Tre Jones (6'1''-185lbs-2000, college: Duke) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Jones has played there for the last two seasons.
Three years ago he was drafted by the Spurs in second round (41st overall). He attended Duke University until 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball.
Jones has played previously for Austin Spurs. He was also voted to ACC All-Defensive Team back in 2019 and 2020.
Jones played in the final of Naismith Defensive Player of the Year in 2020.

Daryl Morey: Trading James Harden only for player who keeps 76ers competitive - by Eurobasket News
Philadelphia 76ers general manager Daryl Morey admitted to 97.5 The Fanatic on Tuesday that James Harden (6'5''-SG-1989, college: Arizona St.) prefers "to be somewhere else" but said the team would only trade him for a player who would keep the Sixers a title contender. Harden opted into his $35.6 million deal for the 2023-24 season ahead of free agency with the intention of being traded. He reportedly wants to play for the LA Clippers. Morey, who spent eight seasons with Harden on the Houston Rockets, said he is "attempting to honor" Harden's request but only at the right price. "If we don't get either a very good player or something we can turn into a very good player, then we're just not going to do it," Morey told The Fanatic, according to the Philly Voice. "If James were to turn his mind around, we would all be thrilled. You've heard [Joel Embiid's] comments about that. But at this moment, he prefers to be traded, and we are attempting to honor that." The interview comes a day after a video went viral of Embiid saying he wants to win a championship "whether it's in Philly or anywhere else." Morey stressed the need to make sure the team remains competitive next season, regardless of what happens. "We need to make sure that Joel Embiid, who is one of the best players on Earth, has a top running mate," Morey said. "We know we need more talent, whether that's James returning or what we turn James into." Morey also addressed an offseason that saw the Sixers lose three rotation players in Jalen McDaniels, Shake Milton and Georges Niang, saying the team wants to maintain flexibility moving forward. Embiid and P.J. Tucker ($11.5 million player option) are the only players with guaranteed money on the Sixers' books for the 2024-25 season. "So what we're attempting to do is have the best team possible this year but also have the ability that, if we get into a next season situation, to be a very unique team with the most cap room of a team that's as good as us," Morey said.
Courtesy of: espn.com

Omer Yurtseven agreed terms with Utah Jazz - by Igor Obradovic
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Utah Jazz (NBA) strengthened their roster with addition of 25-year old Turk-Uzbekistani international 7-0 center Omer Yurtseven (college: Georgetown) for season 2023-24. Yurtseven is not a newcomer in USA League as he played most recently at Miami Heat. In 17 NBA games he recorded just 2.6ppg and 1.6rpg last season.
Part of last summer he spent at the Heat. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Yurtseven also spent pre-season at the Heat that year.
He has never been drafted by the NBA.
Yurtseven has been also a member of Turkish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Turkish senior team since 2021 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2015.
Yurtseven represented Turkey at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) six years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: Score-4 (17.0ppg), Reb-4 (11.4rpg), Blocks-2 (2.1bpg), FGP: 62.0%, FT: 61.8%.
He has played previously for OKC Blue.
Yurtseven was voted to All-Big East Honorable Mention back in 2020.
He graduated from Georgetown University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. Yurtseven played also for North Carolina State University for 2 years.

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Former American Head Coach Brennan joins Loyola Maryland Basketball Staff - by Eurobasket News
Mike Brennan , a former Patriot League head coach with 10 years of experience in the conference, has joined the Loyola University Maryland men's basketballs staff as an assistant coach, Head Coach Tavaras Hardy announced today. Brennan served as the head coach at American University from 2013-2023 and became the fifth in Eagles' program history to reach 100 career victories on November 12, 2021. He finished his tenure at American ranked third all-time in wins (125) and second in Patriot League victories (75). 'As an accomplished head coach in the Patriot League, Mike's knowledge will make an immediate impact on the success of our program,' Hardy said.' We share a lot of commonalities having both worked for John Thompson III at Georgetown, and we both played, and have coached, in the Princeton systems. Mike adds a veteran presence to our staff that will truly enhance the experience of our student-athletes. I am thrilled to welcome Mike Brennan to the Loyola Basketball Family.' Overall, he brings 12 seasons of Patriot League coaching experience to the Loyola bench after he spent the 2007 and 2008 seasons as an assistant at American before transitioning to the same role just south at Georgetown University where he was from 2009-13. 'I am grateful to Coach Hardy and thrilled about this opportunity and excited to be working at a place like Loyola,' Brennan added. During Brennan's first year as a head coach at American, he led the Eagles to the Patriot League Championship in 2013-14 as the Eagles ranked No. 7 in NCAA Division I in both field-goal percentage (.495) and points allowed per game (59.1). He was the Patriot League Coach of the Year in his first season and was a finalist for the national Joe B. Hall (first-year head coach) and Hugh Durham (mid-major head coach) Awards. His second season team as head coach also reached the Patriot League Championship Game. Brennan's Eagles finished second in the conference during the 2019-20 regular-season with Sa'eed Nelson culminating his American career as the school's all-time leading scorer (2,116 points) and earning Patriot League Player of the Year and Lou Henson Mid-Major All-America honors. Prior to his tenure as a head coach, Brennan spent 14 years as an assistant coach, first serving as a volunteer assistant coach at Columbia University in 1995-96 before embarking on a European professional basketball career in Germany, Belgium and Portugal. After finishing his playing career, Brennan joined John Thompson III's coaching staff at Princeton University as an assistant in 2000-21. He spent the next seven seasons (2000-07) as an assistant at the Ivy League school, helping the Tigers reach the NCAA Tournament in 2001 and 2004 and the NIT in 2002. He moved to Washington, D.C., in 2007 and joined Jeff Jones' staff at American, helping the Eagles to two of the best years in program history as they won back-to-back Patriot League regular-season and tournament titles and advance to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 2008. After the two seasons as an assistant at American, Brennan continued with Thompson as an assistant at nearby Georgetown University prior to the 2009-10 season. The Hoyas posted 93 wins over the four years Brennan was on the bench with trips to the NCAA Tournament each season. Georgetown was a No. 3 seed in the tournament in 2010 and 2012 and a No. 2 seed in 2013 after sharing the Big East regular-season title. When he departed Georgetown for American, Hardy joined the Hoyas' staff in Brennan's spot as an assistant. Brennan entered the coaching ranks after an impressive collegiate and professional playing career that included four years as a starter for Carril at Princeton. He led the Tigers to the 1991 and 1992 NCAA Tournaments and was named to the All-Ivy Second Team in 1994. He was a point guard on arguably the best high school team in New Jersey state history, Elizabeth, before matriculating to Princeton. Brennan earned his bachelor's degree in English from Princeton in 1994.
Courtesy of: loyolagreyhounds.com
Karahan Efeoglu (ex Anadolu Efes) commits at Utah - by Eurobasket News
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University of Utah landed 19-year old Turk 6-8 forward Karahan Efeoglu for upcoming season. Efeoglu played most recently at Anadolu Efes in Turkish BSL league. But in 14 games he averaged just 1.4ppg last season. He helped them to win the league title and the cup. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish U19 League Second Team.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Lima Spor (TB2L) in Turkey. Efeoglu contributed to his team winning the regular season and make it to the semifinals. Good season as he was selected League Player of the Week.
He represented Turkey at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Greece this year. His stats at that event were 6 games: 9.0ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.5apg, FGP: 47.8%, 3PT: 42.1%, FT: 80.0%.

University of Utah roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Luka Tarlac
Hunter Erickson
Deivon Smith
Cole Bajema
Brandon Haddock
Rollie Worster
Gabe Madsen
Jerry Huang
Wilguens Exacte
Jayden Teat

Forwards:
Ben Carlson
Karahan Efeoglu
Jake Wahlin
Ayomide Bamisile

Centers:
Branden Carlson
Lawson Lovering
Keba Keita

Coach: Craig Smith
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Armstrong named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Lincoln U - by Eurobasket News
Lincoln University Director of Athletics and Recreational Services, Harry Stinson III, has announced the removal of the interim tag and official hiring of Jason A. Armstrong as the Lions' 23rd Head Men's Basketball Coach. Jason A. Armstrong was appointed as the Interim Head Coach in June 2022, after serving as the Associate Head Coach for the prior two seasons. During his tenure as Interim Head Coach, Armstrong led the team to a 17-15 record including a historic run to the CIAA Tournament Championship Game, the first in Lincoln's storied history. 'I'm excited to introduce Jason as our next Head Men's Basketball Coach,' said Stinson. 'Over the past few years I have gotten to know Jason and am a firm believer in his vision to lead Lincoln onward and upward. In his time at Lincoln, Jason has truly grown as a leader as evidence with our historic championship run that just fell short last season. His recruiting background, his ability to connect, train and lead young men is the overwhelming reason to remove the interim tag and name him our head coach. I'm excited to continue to be a part of his growth and watch him elevate the program to be a perennial CIAA Champion and NCAA Championship contender.' During his interim season, Armstrong coached a pair of Lions to All-CIAA selections. Senior, Korey Williams (Brooklyn, N.Y./LaSalle Academy) was named to the All-CIAA Backcourt and redshirt freshman, Freddie Young, Jr was named to the CIAA All-Rookie team. Williams ranked with conference leaders in a number of statistical categories including third in scoring with 16.8 points per game, second in free throw percentage (81.4%) and fourth in three point field goals made per game. In addition to gaining accolades with Williams and Young, the Lions saw Reggie Hudson (Bronx, N.Y./St. Raymond's) and Peter Sorber (Trenton, N.J./Trenton Catholic) also have breakout moments. Hudson led the conference in assist-to-turnover ratio and ranked second in steals per game. Hudson would finish the season ranked fourth in the CIAA in assists per game. Back from a season ending injury during the 2021-22 season, Sorber ranked third among lead leaders in blocks. Armstrong arrived to Lincoln after serving as an assistant coach and director of recruiting at Division II Dominican College for seven seasons. During his tenure at Dominican, the Chargers reached four consecutive Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) championship games, while claiming back-to-back CACC championships 2019 & 2020. 'I am blessed and honored to be named Head Coach of Lincoln University,' stated Armstrong. 'I would like to thank President Brenda Allen and Athletics Director Harry Stinson for giving me this great opportunity, as well as believing in my vision for the future of the Lincoln men's basketball program. This past season, with the support of Interim AD Josh Dean and the entire Athletic Department, we were able to make history! The first men's basketball team to ever advance to the CIAA Conference Tournament Final 4 and Championship Game. Even though it was not the outcome we wanted, there is no doubt in my mind that we will be back! The returning players are hungry and so are the new additions. The level of support is immeasurable, from the support of my family, previous coaches, as well as current and former players.' Armstrong began his coaching career guiding the Riverside Church Hawks AAU Program (Senior Team 18 and under) in Harlem, New York from 2006-2011. His teams won numerous tournaments on the AAU circuit, including the Elmcor Summer Tournament, Stop the Violence - Memorial Day Tournament, Atlantic City Showcase, NY Blaze Invitational, and the Holcombe Rucker Tournament. Armstrong has also coached at the high school level, serving as the head junior varsity coach and an assistant varsity coach at La Salle Academy High School (2007-09) before taking the head coaching for boys JV and Varsity and serving as Athletic Director jobs at Uncommon Charter High School in Brooklyn, NY. He moved to the college ranks for two seasons as an assistant coach at Bloomfield College, where he helped the Deacons claimed back-to-back CACC championships 2012 & 2013. He then moved on to Dominican, also in the CACC Conference for seven years. At Dominican College, Coach Armstrong's coaching skills flourished, as he served as the director of recruiting, helped with the scouting of opponents, was the academic liaison, and handled player development. Armstrong is devoted to the development of basketball and gives back to the game of basketball during the summer months. During this time, Armstrong has volunteered at the Basketball City Basketball Camp, NBPA (National Basketball Player Association) Basketball Camp, NBPA/Five Star Elite Basketball Camp, Hoop Mountain Elite Camp, Scout Focus Elite Camp and has served as an Assistant Director of the New York Knicks Summer Basketball Camp. In 2020, Coach Armstrong was ranked #6 of the Top 10 D2 Black Assistant Coaches in the Country by the Minority Coaches Association. Armstrong is a 1995 graduate of LaSalle Academy High School in New York City, where he played alongside a pair of McDonald's All-Americans - Shammgod Wells aka God Shammgod (1995), and Ron Artest (1997) during his standout high school career. His collegiate basketball career began at Dominican College, where he played two seasons, including being a part of the 1995-96 regular season championship team. He finished his career at The University of the District of Columbia, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Communications (television/radio) in 2000. Upon graduation, Armstrong accepted a position at Black Entertainment Television (BET), working at the network on the show Rap City Tha Basement from 2000-2005 before beginning his basketball coaching career. 'The continued goal is to build on the success that Coach Corey Lowery started,' adds Armstrong. I am excited to see what this team, my staff and I will achieve this upcoming season for Lincoln University. My goal is to build an elite program both academically and athletically and something that Lincoln University can be proud of every time we step on and off the court.'
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Fleming promoted to Head Basketball Coach at UT Dallas - by Eurobasket News
UT Dallas Director of Athletics Angela Marin has announced that longtime assistant coach Jared Fleming has been promoted to head men's basketball coach for the Comets. Fleming is a former UTD standout and has served as an assistant on the coaching staff since 2015. He replaces Terry Butterfield who is retiring after 23 seasons. In eight seasons as an assistant, Fleming has helped the Comets go 139-64, win the American Southwest Conference title in 2019 and take back-to-back trips to the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship Tournament. He has coached one All-American, four All-District/Region selections and seven All-Conference picks. 'After a national search that warranted a large number of highly qualified candidates, Jared set himself apart by his passion and level of preparedness to take this next step,' said Marin. 'Jared is in a unique position as he has chosen to represent UTD both as a former student-athlete and later as an assistant coach. Jared will continue to advance our men's basketball program in all aspects of academic, athletic and community/alumni engagement and I look forward to the future of the program under Jared's leadership.' 'First off, I want to thank Angela Marin for giving me the opportunity to lead this program,' said Fleming. 'The tradition and foundation that Terry Butterfield put in place over the last 23 years has been incredible, and I have been blessed to play a role in that for the last eight seasons. I am tremendously excited for the opportunity to lead our program into the next era in our basketball history! I look forward to continuing to build on the proud tradition of UTD men's basketball.' Fleming returned to UTD after spending one season as assistant men's basketball coach at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas. While with the Mountaineers, Fleming also served as the head coach of the school's junior varsity squad. Prior to Schreiner, he spent two seasons as an assistant at Franklin College in Indiana. A native of Hawkins, Fleming played four seasons under Butterfield from 2006-10 and was a part of a Comet squad that reached the NCAA Division III 'Elite 8' in 2009 as a junior. That squad was inducted into the UTD Athletics Hall of Honor in 2014. As a senior, Fleming helped the Comets to another NCAA Championship appearance, leading the squad to a 'Sweet 16' trip. Fleming helped UTD to a pair of ASC regular season titles and one conference championship during his playing career. He was named honorable mention All-ASC as a senior and was listed on the ASC's All-Tournament Team. In addition, he was a three-time Academic All-ASC pick for the Comets. Fleming earned his bachelor's degree from UTD in Business Administration in 2009 and collected his master's degree in Finance in 2010 while serving as a graduate assistant for the Comets.
Courtesy of: utdcomets.com

Weiler departs Sussex County CC; Named assistant coach at D3 Waynesburg - by Eurobasket News
Waynesburg University Director of Athletics and Head Men's Basketball Coach Tim Fusina is excited to announce the hiring of Tom Weiler as Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. Weiler will also serve as Equipment Manager for the Department of Athletics. Weiler comes to Waynesburg after two years as head coach at Sussex County College in Newton, New Jersey. Weiler inherited a Skylander team coming off an 0-9 season during the 2020-21 COVID 19-shortened campaign and led them to a 6-15 mark in 2021-22. The notable improvements continued this past winter, when Sussex County CC went 13-15 and qualified for the NJCAA North Atlantic District tournament for the first time since 2009 after ranking in the top three nationally in points allowed. Weiler was particularly proud that all five of the sophomores on his team graduated and went on to continue their educations, with three of them competing at the NCAA Division III level. Prior to his two years with the Skylanders, Weiler spent the 2020-21 school year as the assistant varsity/head freshman boys basketball coach at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Edison, New Jersey. His professional experiences also include coaching in the AAU ranks with United NJ 16U team as a head coach, as well as serving in a player development role with the 15U, 16U and 17U programs. 'Early in this process, Tom is someone I had identified as an ideal candidate. He has a great amount of experience in a short amount of time and is ready to take the next step in his career as a full-time assistant coach at the Division III level,' Fusina said. 'He has head coaching experience, so he understands how a program operates. That type of experience is invaluable for not only myself, but our student-athletes in the program. He has been a successful recruiter and has the personality and work ethic to be a successful coach at this level.' Fusina is very familiar with Weiler, as he recruited and coached him at Centenary (N.J.) from 2015-17, before he moved on to coaching at California Lutheran University. During Weiler's time with the Cyclones, he appeared in 97 games and started 72 of them, despite playing in just three games due to injury during the 2017-18 campaign. He was a three-year team captain and a two-time All-Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) selection, including a second-team pick in 2020. Weiler was also a standout in the classroom and was selected to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court following his senior season. He concluded his time at Centenary by being selected as the Co-Male Cardy Gemma Award Winner. The Cardy Gemma Award recognizes a senior who has used up their eligibility and achieved success in their sport along with academic success and made notable contributions in the community. Weiler graduated from Centenary with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education with TOSD and Mathematics Education in 2020. 'There were a few things about the job that were immediately appealing. I loved the opportunity to be part of a four-year program and learn from an experienced coach,' Weiler said. 'After being recruited by Coach Fusina to Centenary University and playing for him from 2015-2017, I felt like having that foundation would be very beneficial to how we work together and how I can relate to our guys. I was also impressed with the recognition and honors that Waynesburg receives for its academic and community service aspects, so it seemed like a great place to call home.' Weiler is also ready to face a new challenge as the equipment manager, which he views as an opportunity to quickly assimilate into the culture and staff at Waynesburg. 'I'm ready to get after it and just do what needs to be done to fill all responsibilities! Communication and organization will definitely be my points of emphasis to ensure that all goes as smoothly as possible,' Weiler said. 'I'm really looking forward to working with everyone in the department.'
Courtesy of: waynesburgsports.com
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2023 SAL'S NBL AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED - by Mike Lacey
Auckland Tuatara centre Robert Loe (211-F/C-1991, college: St.Louis) has been named Most Valuable Player for the 2023 season, leading the Tuatara to a league-best 13-5 record.

The 31-year-old kiwi posted averages of 20.8 PTS, 11.5 REB, 4.1 AST, 1.9 STL & 2.1 BLK on 57.8% shooting from the field and 41.4% from three in 17 games this season.

Loe was also named Defensive Player of the Year, anchoring a team defence that allowed the least points per game (85.4, tied for 1st) in the league. Loe finished first in blocks, first in rebounding and fifth in steals.

Add in Most Outstanding Forward (Commissioners Cup), Most Outstanding NZ Forward (Stan Hill Trophy), and the All-Star Five to top off an incredible season for the 6-foot-10 Loe.

The awards didn't end there for the Tuatara. Forward Charlie Dalton collected Most Improved Player for his stellar season. The former Rosmini College star compiled averages of 9.6 PTS & 4.7 REB on 47.7% shooting from the floor, appearing in all 18 games for the Tuatara.

Those averages are up from 2.1 PTS & 1.0 REB in 2022 for Dalton, an impressive incline on a team loaded with veteran talent.

Walter Brown of the Rams was named 2023 Youth Player of the Year, averaging 9.4 PTS on 47.1% shooting. Off the back of earning a developmental contract with the Tasmania JackJumpers in the ANBL, Brown entered the 2023 season full of confidence and showed fans the leap he has made.

The 20-year-old forward is oozing potential and has captured the eye of Tall Blacks coach Pero Cameron, being named to the 21-man World Cup squad after making his debut for New Zealand earlier this year.

Joining Robert Loe in the 2023 All-Star Five is Jeremy Kendle (Sharks), Jarrad Weeks (Tuatara), Tevin Brown (Rams) and Todd Withers (Nuggets).

Despite his team missing out on the Final 6, American guard Jeremy Kendle turned in a monster season for the Sharks. Kendle led the league in scoring and assists, an incredible feat for the 35-year-old.

Another player with an endless motor, Jarrad Weeks was phenomenal for the Tuatara. The 34-year-old Weeks announced his retirement from basketball this year but showed he's still got plenty left in the tank with his averages of 20.1 PTS, 5.6 REB, 5.6 AST & 1.3 STL in 18 games.

The 2023 Coach of the Year will be announced tonight on Sky Sport's Hoop Heads at 8pm, featuring an exclusive interview with the winning coach.

The awards panel consisted of the 10 Sal's NBL coaches and five independents - Justin Nelson, Casey Frank, Andrew Mulligan, Taylah Johnson and Brendon Egan.

Full List of Award Winners
MVP - Robert Loe (Tuatara)
Defensive Player of the Year - Robert Loe (Tuatara)
Youth Player of the Year - Walter Brown (Rams)
Most Improved Player - Charlie Dalton (Tuatara)
All Star Five - Jeremy Kendle (Sharks), Jarrad Weeks (Tuatara), Tevin Brown (Rams), Todd Withers (Nuggets), Robert Loe (Tuatara)
Steve McKean Coach of the Year - To be announced
Most Outstanding Guard (Keith Carr Trophy) - Jarrad Weeks (Tuatara)
Most Outstanding NZ Guard (John Macdonald Trophy) - Derone Raukawa (Hawks)
Most Outstanding Forward (Commissioners Cup) - Robert Loe (Tuatara)
Most Outstanding NZ Forward/Centre (Stan Hill Trophy) - Robert Loe (Tuatara)
Scoring Champion (Alan Bland Memorial Trophy) - Jeremy Kendle (Sharks)
Rebounding Champion (Garry Pettis Memorial Trophy) - Robert Loe (Tuatara)
Assist Champion (Dave Taylor Trophy) - Jeremy Kendle (Sharks)
Best Team Free Throws (Nial Forsyth Trophy) - Manawatu Jets

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NIGERIA  
Girona land Ike Iroegbu - by Eurobasket News
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Newly promoted Basquet Girona (Liga Endesa) landed 28-year old Nigerian ex-international 188cm point guard Ike Iroegbu (college: WSU) for upcoming season. Iroegbu is the second foreign player in the roster as Serbian Stefan Djordjevic signed here earlier.
He played most recently at Nutribullet Treviso Basket in Italian Serie A. In 28 games he averaged impressive 16.4ppg, 3.3rpg and 2.7apg last season. It was a very successful year in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Italian SerieA Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Galil Elion in Israeli Winner League where in 30 games he had 14.3ppg, 3.7rpg and 3.6apg in that year. He can count that season as a very successful as was invited to participate in the Israeli League All-Star Game Slam Dunk Contest, All-Star Game 3-Point Shootout and to the Israeli League All-Star Game. He also played 13 games in Balkan League where he recorded 9.4ppg, 2.8rpg and 3.7apg in that year. Iroegbu helped them to win the Balkan League championship.
He represented Nigeria at the Afrobasket Championship six years ago. Iroegbu's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 6 games: 14.8ppg, 4.5rpg, Assists-1 (5.0apg), FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 20.8%, FT: 74.3%.
Iroegbu is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in France (Chalon/Saor and SPO Rouen), Germany (Science City Jena and Rasta Vechta), Lithuania (Lietkabelis), NBA (Sacramento Kings) and NBA G League (Ontario Clippers and Capital City Go-Go).
Iroegbu graduated from Washington State University in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball.
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NORTH MACEDONIA  
KK Ohrid AV adds Bernard to their roster, ex Beselidhja - by Dimitri Chelidze
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Newly promoted KK Ohrid AV (Prva Liga) added to their roster 25-year-old American point guard Bryant Bernard (183cm-77kg-1997, college: TWU) for the new 2023-24 season. Bernard played last season at Beselidhja in Albanian Superliga. In 27 games he recorded very impressive stats: 18.0ppg, 4.6rpg, 4.1apg, and 2.0spg. He helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final. Quite an impressive year as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Albanian Superliga Third Team. Bernard also played for Shoqata in the Albanian league.

He graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan University in 2022 and it is his second season as a professional player. Bernard was voted to AAC All-Defensive Team in 2021 and 2022. He played also for Hiwassee College for one year.



Ylli adds Memed to their roster - by Eurobasket News
Golden Eagle Ylli (Superliga) added to their roster 20-year old North Macedonian shooting guard Rezart Memed (191cm-85kg-2003) for new 2023-24 season. Memed played last season at Sigal Prishtina (Superliga). He managed to play in three leagues last year. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 30 Superliga games he recorded 6.8ppg and 1.7rpg. Memed helped them to win the regular season and make it to the semifinals. He also played 1 game in FIBA Europe Cup, but he did not score anything and had only 2 rebounds and 1 steal. And finally he contributed to 8 games in European North Basketball League where he averaged 4.8ppg and 1.0apg.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at The Supporter Jesi in Italian Serie B. In 26 games he got 4.0ppg and 1.2rpg in that year.
Memed represented North Macedonia at the FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) this year. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 9.0ppg, 2.3rpg, FGP: 35.7%, 3PT: 29.8%, FT: 50.0%.

Golden Eagle Ylli roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Besnik Bekteshi
Etnik Peci
Rezart Memed

Center:
Arber Berisha

Gostivar signs Gipson just out of college - by Zeljko Zule
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KK Gostivar (Prva Liga) signed 23-year old American point guard Montre Gipson (180cm-91kg-2000, agency: VM Hoops Agency) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Gipson just graduated from Charlotte (NCAA). In 36 games he had 7.3ppg, 3.6rpg, 2.0apg and 1.1spg last season.
He started his college career at Midland College (JUCO). Then he moved to Ranger College (JUCO). Gipson's high school career he had spent at Waxahachie in Waxahachie, TX.
As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be Gipson's first season as a professional player. Gipson played also for Tarleton State University for 2 years.

KK Gostivar roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Vojce Levkoski
Montre Gipson
Maksim Mitevski
Eric Powell

Forwards:
Gabriel Koskoski
Toma Stojanoski

Center:
Chris Osten

Coach: Nikola Dimitrievski

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POLAND  
Trevon Bluiett (ex MKS DG) signs at Pesaro - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu
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Carpegna Prosciutto Basket Pesaro (Serie A) landed 28-year old American ex-international 198cm guard Trevon Bluiett (college: Xavier) for upcoming season. Bluiett played most recently at MKS Dabrowa Gornicza in Polish EBL league. In 30 games he averaged impressive 16.4ppg, 4.8rpg and 2.0apg last season. He also played 9 games in Alpe Adria Cup where he had 13.2ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.8apg. Bluiett helped them to win the cup. It was a very successful season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Alpe Adria Cup Second Team.
He won IHSAA Class 2A State championship title in 2011, 2013 and 2014. Bluiett selected toMarion County Player of the Year back in 2013 and 2014.
The previous (2022) summer he played at Zip Em in U.S. semi-pro league TBT. In three games he recorded 11.0ppg, 2.7rpg and 1.7apg in 2022 year. He was a member of USA Senior National Team in 2020.
Bluiett is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Germany (Hamburg Towers), Turkey (Besiktas), NBA (New Orleans Pelicans), NBA G League (SLC Stars and Westchester Knicks) and NBA Summer League (Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans).
Bluiett graduated from Xavier University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. He won IHSAA Class 2A State championship title in 2011, 2013 and 2014. Bluiett voted toMarion County Player of the Year back in 2013 and 2014.

Carpegna Prosciutto Basket Pesaro roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Ray McCallum
Scott Bamforth
Trevon Bluiett

Forward:
Quincy Ford

Center:
Leonardo Tote

Coach: Maurizio Buscaglia
Morris Udeze joins King - by Eurobasket Center
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Defending champion King Szczecin (EBL) added to their roster 23-year old American forward Morris Udeze (203cm-108kg-1999, college: N.Mexico) for new 2023-24 season. Udeze just graduated from University of New Mexico (NCAA). In 33 games he had very impressive stats: 16.2ppg, 9.7rpg and 1.4apg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Quite impressive season as he was named to NABC-Reese Division I College All-Star Game (West Team) and All-MWC Third Team.
Udeze started his college career at Wichita State University (NCAA) where he played four seasons. Then he moved to University of New Mexico (NCAA). His high school career he had spent at Montverde Academy in Montverde, FL.
As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be Udeze's first season as a professional player.

King Szczecin roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Filip Matczak
Andrzej Mazurczak
Artur Labinowicz

Forwards:
Tony Meier
Kacper Borowski
Zac Cuthbertson
Morris Udeze

Coach: Arkadiusz Miloszewski

Ray Cowels III is back at Legia, ex Szombathely - by Eurobasket Center
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Legia Warszawa (EBL) signed 32-year old American guard Raymond Cowels III (191cm-1990, college: Santa Clara) for upcoming 2023-24 season. It is actually his comeback to Legia as he has played here before. Cowels played last season at Falco-Vulcano Energia KC Szombathely in Hungarian A Division. In 35 games he had 12.2ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.2apg. He helped them to win the league title and the cup. Cowels also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he recorded 10.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.2apg and 1.2spg.
The former Santa Clara University star is in his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball.

Slask adds Hassani Gravett to their roster, ex Oldenburg - by Eurobasket Center
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WKS Slask Wroclaw (EBL) added to their roster 27-year old American guard Hassani Gravett (188cm-85kg-1996, college: S.Carolina) for new 2023-24 season. Gravett played last season at EWE Baskets Oldenburg in German BBL league. In 19 games he had 8.0ppg, 2.7rpg and 3.1apg. He helped them to make it to the cup final. Gravett also played for Raptors 905 in U.S. NBA-G-League where in 18 games he recorded 6.3ppg, 2.4rpg and 2.5apg. The other team he played shortly was Hustle in U.S. NBA-G-League. In three games he averaged 8.3ppg, 4.3rpg and 2.0apg.
He is quite experienced player. Gravett has played also professionally in North Macedonia (MZT Skopje), NBA (Orlando Magic), NBA G League (Osceola Magic) and NBA Summer League (Orlando Magic).
He graduated from University of South Carolina in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. Gravett played also for Pensacola State College for one year.

Stal inks Arunas Mikalauskas - by Eurobasket Center
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BM Stal Ostrow Wielkopolski (EBL) agreed terms with 25-year old Lithuanian small forward Arunas Mikalauskas (203cm-94kg-1997) for new 2023-24 season.
He played last season at HAKRO Merlins Crailsheim in German BBL league. In 34 BBL games he recorded 9.3ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.4apg. He also played 12 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged 10.0ppg, 3.9rpg and 1.7apg.

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PORTUGAL  
Brno inks Greg Lee, ex Galitos-Barreiro - by Surujh Roopnarine
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Basket Brno (NBL) signed 25-year old American forward Greg Lee (206cm-100kg-1998, college: The Pennsylvania State) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Lee played last season with Galitos-Barreiro in Portuguese Proliga. In 22 games he posted impressive stats: 18.3ppg, 9.8rpg and 2.5apg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. For his efforts he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese Proliga Honorable Mention.
Lee graduated from Penn State University in 2022 and it is his second season as a professional player. He also attended and played for Cal-State Bakersfield, three seasons (NCAA) and Wester Michigan, one season (NCAA) while in college.

According to Roman Marko (General Manager of Basket Brno): "Greg is a player at position 4 who can also be used on the wing. He is a talented player who had a very good rookie year and will compete for a spot on the team in the second half of August during a 14-day try-out. If the references we have about him prove true, he will stay in the team at least until the end of the season."

Basket Brno roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Ondrej Siska
Petr Krivanek
Matej Dana

Forwards:
Greg Lee
Matej Rychtecky
Simon Svoboda

Center:
Jakub Krakovic

Coach: Martin Vanek

Burgos sign Rafael Munford, ex Pinheiros - by Eurobasket News
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UBU Tizona Burgos (LEB Silver) signed 24-year old Brazilian-Portuguese international forward Rafael Munford (195cm-102kg-1998, college: Augusta) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Munford has played for the last three years at Pinheiros in Brazilian NBB league. In 38 games he had very impressive stats: 15.6ppg, 7.1rpg and 1.7apg last season. 2022-23 was a great year as he was named to Latinbasket.com All-Brazilian League Third Team.
He has been also a member of Brazilian international program for some years. Munford has regularly played for Brazilian senior team since 2022 and previously for U17 National Team back in 2015.
He represented Brazil at the FIBA Americas Championship U18 in Valdivia (Chile) seven years ago. Munford's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 5 games: 7.8ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.4apg, FGP: 38.1%, 3PT: 20.0%.
Munford graduated from Augusta University in 2020 and it is his fourth season as a professional player. He played also for Utah State University Eastern for one year.



Jalen Jenkins agreed terms with Ovarense - by Dimitri Chelidze
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Ovarense Gavex (Liga Betclic) inked 28-year-old American 201cm power forward Jalen Jenkins (college: GMU, agency: Players Group) for the upcoming season. The last time (2021) he played at Imortal in Portuguese Liga Betclic. Jenkins missed the last two seasons and had a longer break from professional basketball.

He is a very experienced player. Jenkins has played also professionally in Belgium (Limburg United), Bulgaria (Rilski), Germany (s Oliver Baskets), Iceland (KR Reykjavik), and Sweden (Uppsala).

Among many awards, his team made it to the League Semifinals in 2021. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Bulgarian League Honorable Mention back in 2019.

Jenkins graduated from George Mason University in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball.



Ovarense Gavex roster for 2023-24:



Guards:

Nuno Morais

Rodrigo Soeiro

Antonio Woods

Gustavo Teixeira

Xavier Smith

Ruben Sona



Forwards:

Cristovao Cordeiro

Jalen Jenkins



Center:

Jonathan Silva



Coach:Joao Tiago

Kaposvari signs Derek Jackson, ex Lusitania - by Arnold Beres
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Kometa Kaposvari KK (A Division) signed 31-year old American point guard Derek Jackson (187cm-77kg-1991, college: Kent State) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Jackson played last season at Lusitania in Portuguese Liga Betclic. In 34 games he had 13.6ppg, 2.5rpg, 6.0apg (leader !!!) and 2.5spg (leader !!!). He helped them to make it to the Portuguese Cup Semifinals. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week.
His team won Austrian Bundesliga A Regular Season in 2016 and 2017.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at BC Boncourt Red Team in Swiss SBL where in 25 games he recorded 14.0ppg, 3.5rpg, 4.7apg (top 5) and 2.3spg (in top 2) in that year. 2021-22 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Swiss SBL Third Team.
Jackson has played also professionally in Austria (Raiffeisen Flyers Wels and Gunners Oberwart), Finland (Seagulls) and Switzerland (Lugano and Swiss Central).
He was voted Austrian ABL Defensive Player of the Year back in 2017.
Jackson graduated from Kent State in 2015 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player. His team won Austrian Bundesliga A Regular Season in 2016 and 2017. He played also for Central Michigan University for 2 years.

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PUERTO RICO  
Stats Leaders - BSN
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BSN Round 1 of Finals. Carolina take 1-0 lead - by Eurobasket News
Bayamon - Carolina 85-89

Gigantes de Carolina earned the opening win in the BSN Finals. Worth to mention a great performance of American Mike Scott (203-1988, college: Virginia) who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. International center George Conditt IV (208-2000, college: Iowa St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winners. American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international Javier Mojica (189-1984, college: CCSU) added 17 points and 4 assists in the effort for Vaqueros. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: K.Doolittle 21+10reb+7ast, J.Mojica 17+2reb+4ast, J.Gonzalez 16+4ast, M.Jones 11+11reb, I.Romero 8+9reb+1ast, B.Santiago 6+3reb+1ast
Carolina: M.Scott 35+8reb+1ast, G.Conditt IV 15+16reb+1ast, A.Franklin 13+9reb+3ast, T.Waters 10+3reb+7ast, J.Cruz 9+1reb, I.Cruz 4+4reb+6ast
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ROMANIA  
Mladen Jeremic is a newcomer at Targu Mures - by Arnold Beres
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CS Municipal Targu Mures (Liga Nationala) strengthened their roster with addition of experienced 35-year old Serbian 198cm shooting guard Mladen Jeremic, agency: 011 Sports for season 2023-24. Jeremic is not a newcomer in Romanian League as he played most recently at Rapid. In 35 Liga Nationala games in Romania he recorded 10.8ppg, 2.3rpg and 1.4apg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals.
His team was regular season runner-up in Serbian League in 2008 and 2011.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at BCM U FC Arges Pitesti where in 38 Liga Nationala games he averaged 14.1ppg, 2.6rpg and 2.1apg in that year. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Romanian League All-Star Game.
Jeremic was a member of Serbian U20 National Team back in 2008.
He is a very experienced player. Jeremic has played also professionally in Bosnia (Igokea), Cyprus (AEK Larnaca), Italy, Venezuela (Bucaneros) and Serbia (KK Metalac Farmakom Valjevo, KK Borac Cacak, Vrsac, FMP Beograd 2nd team and KK FMP Meridian Beograd) and Romania (Dinamo Stiinta Bucuresti and Timisoara). His team was regular season runner-up in Serbian League in 2008 and 2011.

CS Municipal Targu Mures roster for 2023-24:

Mladen Jeremic
Goran Gajovic
Goran Martinic
Radu Paliciuc
Jonathan Person
Szabolcs Santa
Ioan Borsa
Tamas Boloni
David-Engi Rosenfeld
Botond Solyom
Jakob Lowrance
Cristian Muresan

Coach: George Trif

Jakob Lowrance re-signs at Targu Mures - by Eurobasket Center
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CS Municipal Targu Mures (Liga Nationala) confirmed in their roster 26-year old American center Jakob Lowrance (206cm-116kg-1997, college: of Central Missouri, agency: One Motive Sports) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Lowrance played there last season. In 28 Liga Nationala games he had 8.9ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.4apg.
Lowrance graduated from of Central Missouri in 2019 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player.

CS Municipal Targu Mures roster for 2023-24:

Goran Gajovic
Goran Martinic
Radu Paliciuc
Jonathan Person
Szabolcs Santa
Ioan Borsa
Tamas Boloni
David-Engi Rosenfeld
Botond Solyom
Jakob Lowrance
Cristian Muresan

Coach: George Trif

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RUSSIA  
Zenit tabs coach Xavier Pascual - by Igor Obradovic
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Defending champion Zenit Saint Petersburg (VTB United League) re-hireed experienced 51-year old Spaniard coach Xavier Pascual for upcoming season. Pascual has coached there for the last three years.
He has coached previously in Greece (Panathinaikos) and Spain (Barca and Palma Air Europa). Pascual won Greek League championship title in 2017 and 2018 and the Supercup in 2023. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish ACB Coach of the Year back in 2010 and 2011.

Kanygin re-signs at Astana - by Eurobasket News
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BK Astana (National League) confirmed in their roster 29-year old Russian center Igor Kanygin (207cm-112kg-1994, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) for season 2023-24. Kanygin is the second import player in the roster as USA Karvel Anderson signed here earlier.
He played there last season. In 20 Kazakhstan games he recorded 6.3ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.2apg. He helped them to win the league title. He also played 15 games in VTB United League where he averaged 3.7ppg and 2.9rpg.
Kanygin represented Russia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) nine years ago. His stats at that event were 9 games: 4.7ppg, 1.8rpg.
He has played also professionally for other Russian teams like Novosybirsk, Enisey, Lokomotiv, Rossiya Novogorsk and Lokomotiv Kuban 2nd team.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Russian U23 League Honorable Mention back in 2016.

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RWANDA  
Afrobasket under-16: Angola beat Rwanda - by Eurobasket News
The Angola National Under-16 Men's Basketball Team beat Rwanda 60-59 on Monday in Monastir, Tunisia, in a match of the 4th round of the African Championship of the category (Afrobasket2023), The match played at the Salles Mohamed Mzali Arena recorded a balance, with Angola winning the first and third quarters (19-18/18-9), while Rwanda got the better of the second and fourth quarters (15-17 - 8-15). With this result, the national team occupy the second position with 7 points in Group A, whose leader is Mali with 8 points, Rwanda with 6, Ivory Coast with 5 and Tunisia with 3 points. On Sunday, in their third match, Angola beat Tunisia 48-45 but were defeated 43-67 by Mali in their opening match. On the other hand, in their third game of the championship, the women's team got their second win after beating Rwanda 74-42, not forgetting Saturday's 78-51 loss to Morocco. With that, they occupy second place in Group B with five (5) points, behind the leaders Mali (6).
Courtesy of: angop.ao
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SEBL  
Results and Stats from the opening night - by Eurobasket News
Top performers from opening night of the SEBL City Conference B-League on Thursday evening, July 13, 2023...
SH Warriors (1-0, 0-0) 78 Class Act (0-1, 0-0)...
SHW: CJ Bennett (6'4''-F) 16, Jayden Foster (6'4''-PF) 13, Jakaden Barkley 13, Tre' Winters 10, Jacob Taylor nine.
CA: TJ Horton 28, Mikail Sanders 19, Juke Boozer 18.
Halftime: SHW 40-27
Baseline-2 (1-0, 0-0) 82 FVC Sixers (0-1, 0-0) 72...
B2: Justice Hayes 21, Dianthony Heathcock (6'7''-F) 20, Jalen Westfield 15, Kalil Holley 12.
FS: Jayden Foster 23, Jakaden Barkely 10
Halftime: B2 43-42
BC Dragons (1-0, 0-0) 63 Etowah Housing (0-1, 0-0) 59...
BCD: Jayson Chavis (5'8''-PG) 26, Rasheem Jacobs 8, Kyler Williams 7.
EH: Darrick Isom 25, Gert Junior 20.
Halftime: EH 39-35
Junta Soldiers (1-0, 0-0) 108 ELW Bombers (0-1, 0-0) 70...
JS: Dawson Wilkins 34, Mark Pilcher 26, Jeremiah Alston 23, Cody Henderson 16, Korley Grier nine.
EB: Comari Nettles 20, Cedric McClinic 18, Kyron McClendon 17, Jonathan Jett eight.
Halftime: JS 46-43.
Courtesy of: SEBL

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SERBIA  
Lazarevic re-signs at Crvena Zvezda on three-year contract - by Igor Obradovic
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KK Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Beograd (KLS) confirmed in their roster 26-year old swingman Stefan Lazarevic (198cm-1996) three year contract. Lazarevic has played there for the last two seasons. He managed to play in three leagues last year. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In two KLS games he recorded 4.0ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.5apg. Lazarevic's team won the league title. Lazarevic also played 30 games in Euroleague where he averaged just 2.7ppg and 2.8rpg. And finally he contributed to 31 games in ABA League where he got 4.0ppg and 2.6rpg.
He represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Lazareviclsinki (Finland) seven years ago.
He has played previously for KK FMP Meridian Beograd.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Adriatic League Honorable Mention in 2021.

KK Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Beograd roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Milos Teodosic
Branko Lazic
Nemanja Nedovic
Shabazz Napier
Yago Matheus
Nikola Topic

Forwards:
Dejan Davidovac
Stefan Lazarevic
Joel Bolomboy
Dalibor Ilic
Adam Hanga
Rokas Giedraitis

Centers:
Luka Mitrovic
Mike Tobey
Marko Simonovic

Coach: Dusko Ivanovic

Koprivica re-signs at Partizan - by Igor Obradovic
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KK Partizan Mozzart Bet Beograd (KLS) confirmed in their roster 23-year old international center Balsa Koprivica (215cm-118kg-2000, college: FSU) for new 2023-24 season. Koprivica played there last season. In 6 Euroleague games he had just 1.0ppg and 1.3rpg. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals. Koprivica also played 12 games in ABA League where he recorded 4.3ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.1bpg.
He won Adriatic League championship title in 2023.
The previous (2022) summer he played at the Pistons in NBA. In four games he averaged 4.0ppg and 4.0rpg in 2022 year.
Two years ago he was drafted by Charlotte Hornets (NBA) in second round (57 th overall). The former Florida State University star is in his third season in pro basketball.
He has been also a member of Serbian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Serbian senior team since 2021 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2017.
Koprivica represented Serbia at the McDonald's All American Games Nominee four years ago.

KK Partizan Mozzart Bet Beograd roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Aleksa Avramovic
Ognjen Jaramaz
Kevin Punter
Uros Trifunovic

Forwards:
James Nunnally
Mateusz Ponitka
Zach LeDay
Alen Smailagic

Center:
Balsa Koprivica

Coach: Zeljko Obradovic

Jovan Crnic joins APAS Ta Fanaria Naxou - by Chris Mammides
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APAS Ta Fanaria Naxou (B) agreed terms with 28-year old Serbian guard Jovan Crnic (195cm-100kg-1994, college: ACU) for new 2023-24 season. Crnic played most recently at Agriniou in Greek Elite League. In 34 games he had 14.2ppg, 2.5rpg, 2.6apg and 2.0spg (in top 3) in 2021-22 year. B will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. He also played for Sloboda in Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I where in 8 games he recorded 4.6ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.6apg in 2021-22 year.
Crnic is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in France (Andrezieux), Georgia (Dinamo), Slovakia (Zilina), North Macedonia (Kumanovo) and Serbia (KK Sloboda Uzice).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to to Eurobasket.com All- A2 Third Team in 2022.
Crnic graduated from Abilene Christian University in 2017 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. He played also for Northern Oklahoma College Enid for 2 years.

APAS Ta Fanaria Naxou roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Jovan Crnic
Vakis Lakov

Forwards:
Ioannis Gavasiadis
Panagiotis Stathis
Claudio Harouni

Coach: Kostas Roumeliotis

GS Esperos Lamias keep Djordjevic for another season - by Chris Mammides
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GS Esperos Lamias (B) re-signed experienced 34-year old Serbian center Stefan Djordjevic (206cm-1989) for season 2023-24. Djordjevic played there last season. He helped them to win the B title despite they ended the regular season at the second place.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Zdravlje in Serbian KLS where in 26 games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.2ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.5apg in that year.
Djordjevic represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Samsun (Turkey) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 5.5ppg, 6.7rpg, FGP: 45.7%, FT: 10.0%.
He is quite experienced player. Djordjevic has played also professionally in Bosnia (Sutjeska and Spars), Montenegro (Teodo), Spain (BT Madrid), Serbia (Smederevo and SPD Radnicki Kragujevac), North Macedonia (Kumanovo) and Greece (Doukas, OF Irakleio, Arkadikos, Kastoria and Ifaistos).

Simic re-signs at Vrsac - by Dimitri Chelidze
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KK Vrsac Swisslion (KLS) confirmed in their roster 27-year-old swingman Stefan Simic (198cm-1996) for the new 2023-24 season. Simic played there last season. In 28 KLS games, he had 14.8ppg, 6.3rpg, 4.0apg, and 2.0spg (in the top 2). Good season as he was named League Player of the Week (2 times) and named to Eurobasket.com All-Serbian League Third Team.

In the previous (2021-22) season he played at Sutjeska in the Montenegrin. The other team he played shortly was Mladost in KLS.

Simic represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Helsinki (Finland) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 5.1ppg, 2.3rpg, 1.4apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 61.9%, FT: 90.9%.

He has played previously for five other teams: Sabac, Smederevo, KK Sloboda Uzice, KK Napredak Rubin Krusevac, and Crvena Zvezda.

The list of past achievements is quite long as among others his team was regular season runner-up in Montenegrin League in 2022. He was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Serbian League Forward of the Year back in 2020.



Vrsac signs Phillips just out of college - by Dimitri Chelidze
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KK Vrsac Swisslion (KLS) signed 24-year-old American guard Nelson Phillips (195cm-83kg-1998) for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Phillips just graduated from Troy (NCAA). In 33 games he had 11.3ppg, 5.8rpg, 2.0apg, and 2.1spg last season.

He started his college career at Georgia State University (NCAA) where he played three seasons. Then he moved to Troy University (NCAA). His high school career he had spent at Warner Robins in Warner Robins, GA.

As mentioned above he is just out of college, so it will be Phillips' first season as a professional player. His team won Sun Belt Tournament in 2019 and 2022.



Pot re-signs at Szombathely - by Arnold Beres
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Defending champion Falco-Vulcano Energia KC Szombathely (A Division) confirmed in their roster 29-year old Serbian ex-international guard Stefan Pot (194cm-1994) for new 2023-24 season. Pot played there last season. In 36 A Division games he had 11.1ppg, 4.1rpg and 4.7apg. He helped them to win the league title and the cup. A very impressive season as he was named to Eurobasket.com Hungarian League All-Bosmans Team. Pot also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he recorded 11.2ppg, 3.0rpg and 4.8apg.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Kolossos in Greek GBL. In 26 games he averaged 8.0ppg, 3.7rpg and 4.8apg in that year. Quite impressive season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Greek A1 Honorable Mention.
He was also a member of Serbian international program for some years. Pot played for Serbian Senior National Team in 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014.
He represented Serbia at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 10.8ppg, 7.5rpg, Assists-4 (3.9apg), 1.6spg, FGP: 39.0%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 71.8%.
Pot has played also professionally in Bosnia (Igokea), Romania and Serbia (Partizan, Spartak, KK Metalac Farmakom Valjevo, KK Mladost MaxBet Zemun and Crvena Zvezda).

Falco-Vulcano Energia KC Szombathely roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Stefan Pot
Peter Veraszto
Andras Tanoh_Dez

Forwards:
Boris Barac
Matt Tiby
Marko Krivacsevics
Abel Sovegjarto

Mladen Jeremic is a newcomer at Targu Mures - by Arnold Beres
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CS Municipal Targu Mures (Liga Nationala) strengthened their roster with addition of experienced 35-year old Serbian 198cm shooting guard Mladen Jeremic, agency: 011 Sports for season 2023-24. Jeremic is not a newcomer in Romanian League as he played most recently at Rapid. In 35 Liga Nationala games in Romania he recorded 10.8ppg, 2.3rpg and 1.4apg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals.
His team was regular season runner-up in Serbian League in 2008 and 2011.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at BCM U FC Arges Pitesti where in 38 Liga Nationala games he averaged 14.1ppg, 2.6rpg and 2.1apg in that year. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Romanian League All-Star Game.
Jeremic was a member of Serbian U20 National Team back in 2008.
He is a very experienced player. Jeremic has played also professionally in Bosnia (Igokea), Cyprus (AEK Larnaca), Italy, Venezuela (Bucaneros) and Serbia (KK Metalac Farmakom Valjevo, KK Borac Cacak, Vrsac, FMP Beograd 2nd team and KK FMP Meridian Beograd) and Romania (Dinamo Stiinta Bucuresti and Timisoara). His team was regular season runner-up in Serbian League in 2008 and 2011.

CS Municipal Targu Mures roster for 2023-24:

Mladen Jeremic
Goran Gajovic
Goran Martinic
Radu Paliciuc
Jonathan Person
Szabolcs Santa
Ioan Borsa
Tamas Boloni
David-Engi Rosenfeld
Botond Solyom
Jakob Lowrance
Cristian Muresan

Coach: George Trif

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Yogi Ferrell (ex Cedevita Ol.) is a newcomer at Sharks - by Eurobasket News
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Shanghai Sharks (CBA) strengthened their roster with addition of 30-year old American point guard Yogi Ferrell (183cm-81kg-1993, college: Indiana) for season 2023-24. Ferrell has played for the last two years at Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana in Slovenian Liga Nova KBM. He managed to play in three leagues last year. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 8 Liga Nova KBM games he was league's fourth best scorer with 13.1ppg and had 2.4rpg and 4.0apg. Ferrell helped them to win the league title and the Supercup. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Slovenian League Finals MVP. He also played 17 games in Eurocup where he recorded very impressive stats: 18.4ppg, 2.3rpg and 5.1apg. And finally he contributed to 29 games in ABA League where he averaged remarkable 16.2ppg, 3.5rpg and 5.9apg.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Panathinaikos in Greek league. But in 5 Euroleague games he got just 1.6ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.8apg in that year.
Ferrell has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016.
He has played also professionally in other USA team, NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings) and NBA G League (SLC Stars).
Ferrell graduated from Indiana University in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player.

Luka Francesevic and Luka Anzulovic joins Cedevita Junior Zagreb - by Zeljko Zule
KK Cedevita Junior Zagreb (Premijer Liga) added to their roster 18-year old guard Luka Francesevic (193cm-2005) and 19-year old Slovenian 183cm guard Luka Anzulovic for new s2023-24 season. Francesevic played most recently at Cibona in the U17 League. He helped them to win the U17 League title.
Francesevic was a member of Croatian U16 National Team two years ago.
Anzulovic played most recently at Krka in Slovenian U20 League.
Helios Suns sign Rok Nemanic - by Zeljko Zule
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Helios Suns Domzale (Liga Nova KBM) signed 21-year old shooting guard Rok Nemanic (192cm-2001) for upcoming 2023-24 season. He has played for the last three years at KK Tajfun Sentjur. In 29 Liga Nova KBM games he had 14.5ppg, 2.7rpg, 1.5apg and 1.3spg last season. 2022-23 was a great year as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Slovenian League Honorable Mention.
He represented Slovenia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. Nemanic's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 6.3ppg, 2.3rpg, 2.4apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 28.1%, FT: 75.0%.
Nemanic has played previously for three other teams: Primorska, KOS Primorska and Primorska.
His team made it to the Slovenian Cup final in 2021.

Helios Suns ink Ziga Daneu - by Zeljko Zule
Helios Suns Domzale (Liga Nova KBM) agreed terms with 20-year old forward Ziga Daneu (201cm-2002) for new 2023-24 season. He played last season at Ilirija (Liga Nova KBM). In 28 games he had 10.2ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.2apg. He also played 5 games in Alpe Adria Cup where he recorded 6.6ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.6apg and 1.6bpg.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana. In 8 Liga Nova KBM games he averaged 9.8ppg and 3.8rpg in that year. Daneu helped them to win the league title. He also played 1 game in Eurocup, but he did not score anything.
Daneu represented Slovenia at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Podgorica (Montenegro) last year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 3.4ppg, 2.6rpg.
He has played previously for two other teams: Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana U18 team and Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana mladi.

Helios Suns Domzale roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Nejc Baric
Rok Nemanic
Jan Copot

Forward:
Ziga Daneu

Coach: Damjan Novakovic

Urban Oman joins Keflavik IK - by Zeljko Zule
Urban Oman (198-SF-1998) will continue his career in Iceland as he signed for Keflavik IF.
Oman grew up with Helios Suns Domzale where he spent the most time in his career. He averaged 8.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.6 steals in 34 Slovenian Liga Nova KBM games last season. Those numbers dropped to 7.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.4 steals in 16 Adriatic League 2 games.
He has already played with LTH Castings Skofja Loka a part of the 2018-19 season.
Oman helped HHelios Suns Domzale make it to both the Slovenian League and Cup finals in 2022 and 2023.

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Zenit tabs coach Xavier Pascual - by Igor Obradovic
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Defending champion Zenit Saint Petersburg (VTB United League) re-hireed experienced 51-year old Spaniard coach Xavier Pascual for upcoming season. Pascual has coached there for the last three years.
He has coached previously in Greece (Panathinaikos) and Spain (Barca and Palma Air Europa). Pascual won Greek League championship title in 2017 and 2018 and the Supercup in 2023. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish ACB Coach of the Year back in 2010 and 2011.

Vesely re-signs at Barca - by Igor Obradovic
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Defending champion FC Barcelona Lassa (Liga Endesa) confirmed in their roster 33-year old Czech international center Jan Vesely (213cm-109kg-1990) for new 2023-24 season. Vesely is the second import player in the roster as Lithuanian Rokas Jokubaitis signed here earlier.
He played there last season. In 39 Liga Endesa games he recorded 9.3ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.4apg. He helped them to win the league title and they also played in the Supercup final. He also played 38 games in Euroleague where he averaged 9.3ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.5apg. Vesely contributed to his team ending the regular season as at the second position in the league and they also made it to the Euroleague Final Four.
In 2011 he was drafted by Washington Wizards (NBA) in first round (6th overall).
He has been also a member of Czech Republic international program for some years. Vesely has regularly played for Czech Republic senior team since 2009 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2010.
He also represented Czech Republic at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 14.3ppg, 5.0rpg, 3.3apg, Steals-2 (2.3spg), FGP: 65.5%, FT: 50.0%.
Vesely is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Serbia (Partizan), Slovenia (Slovan), Turkey (Fenerbahce), NBA (Denver Nuggets) and Czech Republic (Snakes).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Euroleague European Player of the Year back in 2019.

FC Barcelona Lassa roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Dario Brizuela
Rokas Jokubaitis

Forward:
Joel Parra

Centers:
Jan Vesely
Willy Hernangomez

Coach: Roger Grimau

Joventut inks DeShaun Thomas, ex Milano - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu
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Club Joventut Badalona (Liga Endesa) signed 31-year old American power forward DeShaun Thomas (201cm-104kg-1991, college: Ohio State) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Thomas played last season at AX Armani Exchange Milano in Italian Serie A. In 10 games he had 8.3ppg and 3.4rpg. He helped them to make it to the Supercup semifinals. Thomas also played 22 games in Euroleague where he recorded 4.1ppg and 1.4rpg.
Thomas' team won Big Ten Tournament in 2011 and 2013.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Bayern Muenchen in German BBL. In 40 games he averaged 14.7ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.1apg in that year. He contributed to his team making it to the German Bundesliga final. 2021-22 was a great season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Forward of the Year and named to All-Imports Team. Thomas also played 36 games in Euroleague where he got 9.6ppg and 3.2rpg in that year. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals.
In 2013 he was drafted by San Antonio Spurs (NBA) in second round (58th overall). The former Ohio State star is in his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball.
Thomas is quite experienced player. He has played in eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Thomas has played previously professionally in France (JSF Nanterre), Greece (Panathinaikos), Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Japan (Alvark Tokyo), Turkey (Efes), Spain (Barca), NBA G League (Austin Spurs) and The Basketball Tournament (Carmen's Crew). Thomas' team won Big Ten Tournament in 2011 and 2013.

Club Joventut Badalona roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Pau Ribas
Andrew Andrews

Forward:
DeShaun Thomas

Center:
Vladimir Brodziansky

Moron keeps Parejo for another season - by Eurobasket News
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Aceitunas Fragata Moron (LEB Silver) re-signed experienced 34-year old 194cm guard Luis Parejo for upcoming season. Parejo played there last season. In 23 LEB Silver games he averaged 11.2ppg, 2.2rpg and 1.2apg.
His team made it to the Spanish LEB Silver Play-Off Semifinals in 2011, 2013 and 2014.
The previous (2022) summer he played at Gaiteros in Venezuelan SPB where in 5 games he had 10.6ppg, 2.0rpg and 2.8apg in 2022 year.
He has spent his entire career in Venezuela playing for eight other teams: Huesca, Caceres, Fuenlabrada, Real Madrid 2nd team, Alcazar, Viten Getafe Fuenlabrada Madrid, Castello and Avila. His team made it to the Spanish LEB Silver Play-Off Semifinals in 2011, 2013 and 2014.
Parejo's game is described as: Pure shooter. Capable of create his own shots. Parejo likes to take the shot, out of the dribble, on catch and shoot situations or even on the fast break. Parejo can attack the basket using good ball handling.
Girona land Ike Iroegbu - by Eurobasket News
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Newly promoted Basquet Girona (Liga Endesa) landed 28-year old Nigerian ex-international 188cm point guard Ike Iroegbu (college: WSU) for upcoming season. Iroegbu is the second foreign player in the roster as Serbian Stefan Djordjevic signed here earlier.
He played most recently at Nutribullet Treviso Basket in Italian Serie A. In 28 games he averaged impressive 16.4ppg, 3.3rpg and 2.7apg last season. It was a very successful year in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Italian SerieA Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Galil Elion in Israeli Winner League where in 30 games he had 14.3ppg, 3.7rpg and 3.6apg in that year. He can count that season as a very successful as was invited to participate in the Israeli League All-Star Game Slam Dunk Contest, All-Star Game 3-Point Shootout and to the Israeli League All-Star Game. He also played 13 games in Balkan League where he recorded 9.4ppg, 2.8rpg and 3.7apg in that year. Iroegbu helped them to win the Balkan League championship.
He represented Nigeria at the Afrobasket Championship six years ago. Iroegbu's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 6 games: 14.8ppg, 4.5rpg, Assists-1 (5.0apg), FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 20.8%, FT: 74.3%.
Iroegbu is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in France (Chalon/Saor and SPO Rouen), Germany (Science City Jena and Rasta Vechta), Lithuania (Lietkabelis), NBA (Sacramento Kings) and NBA G League (Ontario Clippers and Capital City Go-Go).
Iroegbu graduated from Washington State University in 2017 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball.
Alvaro Sanchez signs at Tormes - by Eurobasket News
La Antigua Tormes (LEB Silver) landed 20-year old 194cm forward Alvaro Sanchez for upcoming season. Sanchez has played for the last three years at UCAM Murcia 2nd team (EBA). But in four games he averaged just 1.3ppg and 1.8rpg in 2021-22 year.
The previous (2020-21) season he played at Murcia (U19 Championship) where in 5 games he had 6.6ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.6apg in that year.
He has played previously for Castilla y Leon.
His team was Runner-Up of EBA Group E Regular Season 2022.
Valladolid tabs Sergi Costa - by Eurobasket News
Real Valladolid Baloncesto (LEB Gold) inked 26-year old 189cm guard Sergi Costa for upcoming season. Costa played most recently at Afanion CB Almansa. In 34 LEB Gold games he averaged 8.1ppg, 3.3rpg and 4.7apg (top 3) last season. A very good year in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com Spanish LEB Gold All-Domestic Players Team.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at CB Prat Juventud where in 32 LEB Gold games he had 9.0ppg, 3.0rpg and 3.5apg in that year.
He represented Spain at the Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Germany (Unofficial World Championships U18) nine years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 1.2ppg, 1.2rpg, 1.3apg.
Costa has played previously for four other teams: Zamora, Palma, Arenys and Girona.

Barrueta re-signs at Coruna - by Eurobasket News
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Leyma Basquet Coruna (LEB Gold) confirmed in their roster 30-year old American (has also Cuban passport) swingman Yunio Barrueta (196cm-102kg-1993, college: Barry) for new 2023-24 season. Barrueta is the second import player in the roster as Senegalese Atoumane Diagne signed here earlier.
He played there last season. In 38 LEB Gold games he recorded 13.7ppg, 4.7rpg and 1.0apg. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week.
He ended the previous (2021-22) season at Lille Metropole in French ProB where in four games he averaged 11.0ppg and 5.8rpg in that year. But the most of that year he spent at Maccabi Ashdod/Be'er Tuvia in Israeli National League. In 32 games he had very impressive stats: 21.7ppg, 7.8rpg and 2.8apg in that year. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Israeli National League Honorable Mention.
He has played previously professionally in Belgium (Okapi Aalst) and France (Sluc Nancy, ALM Evreux and Denain Voltaire). Barrueta played in the final of SSC Tournament in 2015 and 2016.
He was also selected All-SSC Player of the Year back in 2016.
Barrueta graduated from Barry University in 2016 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. He played also for East Tennessee State University for one year.

Fernandez re-signs at Tarragona - by Eurobasket News
Ibersol C.B. Tarragona (EBA) confirmed in their roster 32-year old point guard David Fernandez (179cm-1991) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Fernandez has played there for the last thirteen seasons. He helped them to win the group title.
Fernandez is a very experienced player.

Adria Rodriguez signs at Alicante - by Eurobasket News
HLA Alicante (LEB Gold) landed 20-year old 192cm guard Adria Rodriguez for new season. Rodriguez played most recently at Navarra (LEB Silver). In 32 games he averaged 8.1ppg, 3.1rpg, 2.5apg and 1.5spg last season. He helped them to make it to the Spanish LEB Plata Play-Off final.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at FC Barcelona Lassa 2nd team (EBA) where in 25 games he had 4.8ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.8apg and 1.2spg in that year.
Rodriguez represented Spain at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Greece this year. His stats at that event were 7 games: 8.3ppg, 2.1rpg, 3.0apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 62.2%, 3PT: 36.4%, FT: 0.0%.
He has played previously for Cornella.
Lleida lands Ignacio Arroyo-Varela - by Eurobasket News
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ICG Forca Lleida (LEB Gold) landed 23-year old Chilean international 190cm guard Ignacio Arroyo-Varela for new season. Arroyo-Varela is not a newcomer in Spanish League as he played most recently at Menorca in the LEB Silver. In 32 games he averaged 10.6ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.9apg and 1.1spg last season. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Estudiantes where in 41 LEB Gold games he had 5.8ppg, 1.7rpg and 2.1apg in that year. He contributed to his team making it to the Spanish LEB Oro Play-Off final.
Arroyo-Varela has been also a member of Chilean international program for some years. He has regularly played for Chilean senior team since 2019 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2018.
Arroyo-Varela represented Chile at the South American Championship U21 in Salta (Argentina) five years ago. Arroyo-Varela's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 6 games: 11.5ppg, 6.8rpg, Assists-2 (6.5apg), 1.0spg, FGP: 40.7%, 3PT: 24.5%, FT: 78.6%.
He has played previously professionally in Chile (Castro).
Among many awards he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-FIBA Americas U18 Honorable Mention back in 2018.
Obradoiro welcomes back Scrubb - by Eurobasket News
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Monbus Obradoiro CAB Santiago de Compostela (Liga Endesa) landed 31-year old Canadian-British international 199cm small forward Thomas Scrubb (college: Carleton, agency: Octagon Europe) for new season. It is actually his comeback to Santiago de Compostela as he has played here before. Scrubb plays this summer at Ottawa Blackjacks in Canadian CEBL. In 5 games just recently he averaged 13.8ppg, 5.4rpg, 2.4apg and 1.4spg.
He has been a member of Canadian international program for some years. Scrubb has been regularly called to Canadian senior team since 2014 and previously for University National Team in 2013.
He is a very experienced player. Scrubb has played also professionally in Finland (Kataja), France (SIG Strasbourg and JL Bourg), Germany (46ers) and Italy (Varese and Avellino). His team won OUA Tournament in 2012, 2013 and 2015. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish Liga Endesa Honorable Mention in 2022 and 2023.
Scrubb graduated from Carleton University in 2015 and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball.

Monbus Obradoiro CAB Santiago de Compostela roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Eric Washington
Fernando Zurbriggen

Forward:
Thomas Scrubb

Center:
Artem Pustovyi
Burgos sign Rafael Munford, ex Pinheiros - by Eurobasket News
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UBU Tizona Burgos (LEB Silver) signed 24-year old Brazilian-Portuguese international forward Rafael Munford (195cm-102kg-1998, college: Augusta) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Munford has played for the last three years at Pinheiros in Brazilian NBB league. In 38 games he had very impressive stats: 15.6ppg, 7.1rpg and 1.7apg last season. 2022-23 was a great year as he was named to Latinbasket.com All-Brazilian League Third Team.
He has been also a member of Brazilian international program for some years. Munford has regularly played for Brazilian senior team since 2022 and previously for U17 National Team back in 2015.
He represented Brazil at the FIBA Americas Championship U18 in Valdivia (Chile) seven years ago. Munford's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 5 games: 7.8ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.4apg, FGP: 38.1%, 3PT: 20.0%.
Munford graduated from Augusta University in 2020 and it is his fourth season as a professional player. He played also for Utah State University Eastern for one year.

Cartagena signs Xabier Beraza - by Eurobasket News
Odilo FC Cartagena CB (LEB Silver) signed 24-year old power forward Xabier Beraza (201cm-1999) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Beraza has played for the last two years at Gipuzkoa in the LEB Gold. In 33 games he had just 3.0ppg and 1.7rpg last season. LEB Silver will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. He helped them to make it to the semifinals.
Beraza has played previously for three other teams: FC Barcelona Lassa 2nd team, Azpeitia Juaristi Iraurgi Saski Baloia and Easo.
He won Spanish LEB Silver Play-Off championship title in 2021.

Kevin Bercy agreed terms with Alicante - by Eurobasket News
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HLA Alicante (LEB Gold) inked 28-year old Canadian-Haitian 201cm forward Kevin Bercy (college: St. Francis Xavier) for upcoming season. Bercy is not a newcomer in Spanish League as he played most recently at Caceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad. In 34 LEB Gold games in Spain he recorded 11.4ppg and 6.8rpg (#5 in the league) last season. Great year indeed as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Honorable Mention.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Afanion CB Almansa where in 35 LEB Gold games he averaged 10.1ppg and 5.1rpg in that year.
He represented Canada at the World University Games in Taipei (Taiwan) six years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 8.5ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.3spg, FGP: 55.6%, FT: 78.3%.
Bercy has played also professionally in France (Dax-Gamarde), Spain (Real Canoe and Zornotza) and Canada (Bandits).
Among many awards he played in the final of AUS Tournament in 2018. He received All-AUS Player of the Year award back in 2017.
Bercy graduated from St. Francis Xavier in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball.

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Unicaja Banco Oviedo (LEB Gold) inked 29-year old 184cm point guard Josep Perez for upcoming season. Perez played most recently at Godella in Spanish LEB Silver. He managed to play in four leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In 7 LEB Silver games he averaged impressive 19.1ppg, 3.6rpg, 3.9apg and 1.3spg. Perez also played for MoraBanc Andorra that season. But in 11 LEB Gold games he had just 0.3ppg. The other team he played shortly was Thor Thorl in Icelandic Subway League where in two games he recorded 5.0ppg, 2.5rpg, 6.0apg and 2.0spg. He also played 1 game in FIBA Europe Cup where he got 10 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
Perez has played previously for eight other Spain teams: Barca, Huesca, Granada, FC Barcelona Lassa 2nd team, Palencia, Lleida, Prat and Almansa.
His team made it to the Spanish LEB Gold Play-Off Semifinals in 2018.

Sant Antoni adds Iglesias to their roster - by Eurobasket News
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Sant Antoni Ibiza Feeling (LEB Silver) added to their roster 29-year old naturalized Uruguayan forward Gonzalo Iglesias (203cm-1993) for new 2023-24 season. Iglesias played last season at Clavijo. In 32 LEB Silver games he recorded 7.3ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.4apg. He helped them to make it to the Spanish LEB Plata Play-Off final after they ended regular season as second best team.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Trouville in Uruguayan LUB where in 36 games he averaged 10.8ppg and 4.8rpg in that year.
Iglesias has played previously professionally in Argentina (Bahia and Ciclista) and Uruguay (Defensor, Aguada and Capitol).

Sant Antoni Ibiza Feeling roster for 2023-24:

Guard:
Jaime Llamas

Forwards:
Gonzalo Iglesias
Erikas Kalinicenko
Gabriel Gil

Oviedo adds Stuckman to their roster, ex Windsor Exp. - by Eurobasket News
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Unicaja Banco Oviedo (LEB Gold) added to their roster 26-year old American forward Tanner Stuckman (206cm-95kg-1997, college: Quincy, agency: Helping Ballers) for new 2023-24 season. He played last season at Windsor Express in Canadian NBL. In 37 NBLCanada games he recorded 11.5ppg and 5.5rpg. He helped them to make it to the NBL Canada final.
Stuckman graduated from Quincy University in 2021 and it will be his third season as a professional player.

Valladolid keeps N'Guessan for another season - by Eurobasket News
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Real Valladolid Baloncesto (LEB Gold) re-signed 25-year old Dutch 213cm center Lucas N'Guessan (college: ETSU) for upcoming season. N'Guessan played there last season. In 19 LEB Gold games he averaged 7.5ppg and 5.1rpg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Good season as he was voted League Player of the Week. N'Guessan also played for Penas Huesca (LEB Silver) where in 17 games he had very impressive stats: 15.4ppg, 8.3rpg and 1.1bpg. He was also selected League Player of the Week.
N'Guessan represented Holland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Oberwart (Austria) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 9 games: 3.9ppg, 5.1rpg.
He has played previously professionally in Spain (Lleida and Navarra) and Holland (Yoast United).
N'Guessan played in the final of Spanish LEB Plata Play-Off in 2022.
He graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. N'Guessan played also for Oklahoma State University for 2 years.

Pustovyi comes back to Obradoiro - by Eurobasket News
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Monbus Obradoiro CAB Santiago de Compostela (Liga Endesa) inked 31-year old Ukrainian international 219cm center Artem Pustovyi, agency: Octagon Europe for upcoming season. It is actually his comeback to Santiago de Compostela as he has played here before. Pustovyi played most recently at Shabab Al Ahli in UAE ULB league. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In three West Asia Super League games he recorded 12.3ppg, 7.0rpg and 2.0bpg. Pustovyi also played for Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB in Spanish Liga Endesa where in 34 games he averaged 7.7ppg, 4.7rpg and 1.2bpg. He also played 16 games in Basketball Champions League where he had 10.8ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.1bpg. Pustovyi helped them to make it to the quarterfinals.
He has been also a member of Ukrainian international program for some years. Pustovyi has regularly played for Ukrainian senior team since 2012 and previously for U20 National Team in 2012.
He represented Ukraine at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 15.3ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.0apg, 1.2spg, Blocks-2 (1.7bpg), FGP: 67.3%, FT: 75.0%.
Pustovyi has played also professionally in Italy, Spain (Barca and Gran Canaria) and Ukraine (Khimik).
Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish Liga Endesa Honorable Mention back in 2018.

Alexandre Huguet agreed terms with Palma - by Eurobasket News
Fibwi Palma (LEB Silver) added to their roster Alexandre Huguet for upcoming season. Huguet played most recently at Agora Portals in Spanish EBA league.

Fibwi Palma roster for 2023-24:

Jorge Lafuente
Dusan Juzbasic
Pablo Gonzalez
Joan Feliu
Alexandre Huguet

Sindri signs rookie Eric Gonzalez - by Eurobasket News
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UMF Sindri Hofn (D1) inked 24-year old Spaniard 206cm forward Eric Gonzalez for upcoming season. Gonzalez just graduated from Lakehead (U Sports). He has played there for the last four years. Gonzalez helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in U Sports.
He started his college career at Lakehead University (U Sports) where he played four seasons.
Gonzalez represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Slovakia six years ago. Gonzalez's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 2 games: 2.5ppg, 2.0rpg.
His team also won OUA Central Division Regular Season in 2020.
As mentioned above he is just out of the college and it will be his first season in pro basketball.

Gran Canaria keeps Brussino for another season - by Eurobasket News
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Herbalife Gran Canaria (Liga Endesa) re-signed 30-year old Argentinian international 205cm small forward Nicolas Brussino for new season. He has played there for the last two seasons. He can count that year as a very successful as was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish Liga Endesa Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. Brussino played 20 games in Eurocup where he averaged 9.4ppg, 3.8rpg and 2.3apg last season.
He also represented Argentina at the Olympic Games in Tokyo (Japan) two years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 6.0ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 36.4%, 3PT: 38.5%, FT: 50.0%.
Brussino is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in four different countries playing on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. Brussino has played previously professionally in NBA (Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks), Spain (Tenerife and Zaragoza), Argentina (Penarol, Regatas and San Martin Marcos Juarez) and NBA G League (Texas Legends and College Park SkyHawks). His team won Argentinian LigaA Regular Season in 2013 and 2014.

Herbalife Gran Canaria roster for 2023-24:

Guard:
A.J. Slaughter

Forwards:
John Shurna
Nicolas Brussino
Miquel Salvo

Center:
Ethan Happ
Eshete Calvo joins Guadalajara - by Eurobasket News
Lujisa Guadalajara Basket (EBA) agreed terms with 20-year old naturalized Ethiopian point guard Eshete Calvo (182cm-2003) for new 2023-24 season. Calvo played last season at CB Pozuelo Arrabe Asesores. In 25 EBA games he had 6.2ppg, 3.1rpg and 1.7apg.
He has played previously for Spanish team Madrid.

Olaizola re-signs at Azpeitia Juaristi Iraurgi Saski Baloia - by Eurobasket News
Azpeitia Juaristi Iraurgi Saski Baloia (LEB Gold) confirmed in their roster Mikel Olaizola for season 2023-24. Olaizola has played there for the last three seasons.

Granada keeps Iriarte for another season - by Eurobasket News
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Newly promoted Coviran Granada (Liga Endesa) re-signed 28-year old 206cm power forward David Iriarte for upcoming season. Iriarte has played there for the last six seasons.
He represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) nine years ago. Iriarte's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 5 games: 1.0ppg.
Iriarte has played previously for three other teams: Joventut, Prat and Zornotza. His team won Spanish LEB Silver Cup in 2014 and 2018.

Coviran Granada roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Christian Diaz
Yiftah Ziv
Joe Thomasson

Forwards:
David Iriarte
Kwan Cheatham_Jr.

Centers:
Evaldas Kairys
Cristiano Felicio
Murcia tabs Ludvig Hakanson - by Eurobasket News
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Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB (Liga Endesa) inked 27-year old Swedish international 189cm point guard Ludvig Hakanson, agency: Octagon Europe for upcoming season. Hakanson has played for the last three years at Surne Bilbao Basket in the Liga Endesa. In 23 games he averaged 12.1ppg, 2.3rpg, 4.4apg and 1.0spg last season. He also played 9 games in Basketball Champions League where he had 9.3ppg, 1.7rpg, 4.7apg and 1.0spg.
Hakanson has been also a member of Swedish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Swedish senior team since 2013 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2014.
Hakanson represented Sweden at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago.
He is a very experienced player. Hakanson has played also professionally in Italy, Latvia (VEF Riga), Poland (Enea Zastal) and Spain (Barca, Estudiantes, FC Barcelona Lassa 2nd team and Fuenlabrada).
Among many awards he won Polish League championship title in 2020. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Polish League Honorable Mention back in 2020.

Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Ludvig Hakanson
Dylan Ennis
Troy Caupain

Forwards:
Nemanja Radovic
David Jelinek

Centers:
Moussa Diagne
Simon Birgander
Jordan Sakho

Coach: Sito Alonso

Manresa keeps Steinbergs for another season - by Eurobasket News
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BAXI Manresa (Liga Endesa) re-signed 21-year old Latvian international 207cm power forward Marcis Steinbergs for new season. Steinbergs has played there for the last two seasons. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals.
Steinbergs has been also a member of Latvian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Latvian senior team since 2021 and previously for U19 National Team in 2019.
Steinbergs represented Latvia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 9.1ppg, 7.0rpg, 1.6apg, FGP: 55.9%, 3PT: 31.8%, FT: 83.3%.
He has played previously professionally in Spain (Gran Canaria, CBA Gran Canaria 2nd team and Gran Canaria) and Latvia (BK Ogre and BS Ogre).
Among many awards he played in the final of Basketball Champions League in 2022. Steinbergs was voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Honorable Mention back in 2019.
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BC Lulea lands Gustav Hansson - by Eurobasket News
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BC Lulea (Basketligan) tabbed 28-year old international 185cm point guard Gustav Hansson for new season. Hansson has played for the last two years at Umea BSKT. In 36 Basketligan games he was the best scorer with impressive 22.4ppg and recorded 3.9rpg and 6.6apg (top 3) last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Hansson can count that season as a very successful as was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Basketligan Player of the Year, Domestic Player of the Year and Guard of the Year.
He has been also a member of Swedish international program for some years. Hansson has regularly played for Swedish senior team since 2022 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2013.
He represented Sweden at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Szekesfehervar (Hungary) eight years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 8 games: 2.8ppg, 1.3rpg, 1.6apg.
Hansson has played previously for three other teams: Jamtland, Alvik and Koping Stars.

BC Lulea roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Gustav Hansson
Daniel Hansson
Denzel George

Forwards:
Kentwan Smith
Oliver Gehrke
Spires is back at Sodertalje - by Eurobasket News
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SBBK Sodertalje (Basketligan) agreed terms with 29-year old Swedish-British international power forward Nicholas Spires (210cm-1994) for upcoming 2023-24 season. It is actually his comeback to Sodertalje as he has played here before. Spires played last season at Norrkoping Dolphins (Basketligan). He managed to play in three leagues last year. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 45 Basketligan games he recorded 9.8ppg, 7.0rpg, 1.1apg and 1.0bpg. Spires helped them to win the league title and the cup. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com Swedish Basketligan All-Domestic Players Team, League Player of the Week (2 times) and Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Basketligan Second Team. He also played 6 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged 8.2ppg, 4.7rpg and 1.0bpg. And finally he recorded 1 game in Basketball Champions League where he got 8 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block.
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Spojnia in Polish EBL. In 13 games he got 6.1ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.1apg and 1.5bpg in that year. The other team he played shortly was Real Betis in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 7 games he got just 2.7ppg in that year.
Spires has been also a member of Swedish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Swedish senior team since 2016 and previously for U20 National Team in 2014.
Spires represented Sweden at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 6.3ppg, 5.7rpg, Blocks-5 (2.0bpg), FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 50.0%, FT: 75.0%.
He has played previously professionally also in Spain (Barca, FC Barcelona Lassa 2nd team, Obradoiro, Fuenlabrada and Viten Getafe Fuenlabrada Madrid) and Sweden (Solna Vikings).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Basketligan Honorable Mention back in 2016.

Jamtland tabs rookie Florent Thamba in his first year in pro basketball - by Eurobasket News
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KFUM Jamtland Basket (Basketligan) inked 24-year old Congolese 208cm forward Florent Thamba for upcoming season. Thamba is the second foreign player in the roster as USA Tra Holder signed here earlier.
He just graduated from Baylor (NCAA). He has played there for the last five years.
He started his college career at Baylor University (NCAA). Thamba's high school career he had spent at Mountain Mission School in Grundy, VA.
So his pro career will start in Sweden.

KFUM Jamtland Basket roster for 2023-24:

Anes Zekovic
Tra Holder
Florent Thamba
Charlie Viklund
Murcia tabs Ludvig Hakanson - by Eurobasket News
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Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB (Liga Endesa) inked 27-year old Swedish international 189cm point guard Ludvig Hakanson, agency: Octagon Europe for upcoming season. Hakanson has played for the last three years at Surne Bilbao Basket in the Liga Endesa. In 23 games he averaged 12.1ppg, 2.3rpg, 4.4apg and 1.0spg last season. He also played 9 games in Basketball Champions League where he had 9.3ppg, 1.7rpg, 4.7apg and 1.0spg.
Hakanson has been also a member of Swedish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Swedish senior team since 2013 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2014.
Hakanson represented Sweden at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago.
He is a very experienced player. Hakanson has played also professionally in Italy, Latvia (VEF Riga), Poland (Enea Zastal) and Spain (Barca, Estudiantes, FC Barcelona Lassa 2nd team and Fuenlabrada).
Among many awards he won Polish League championship title in 2020. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Polish League Honorable Mention back in 2020.

Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Ludvig Hakanson
Dylan Ennis
Troy Caupain

Forwards:
Nemanja Radovic
David Jelinek

Centers:
Moussa Diagne
Simon Birgander
Jordan Sakho

Coach: Sito Alonso

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Gargzdu adds Mbala to their roster, ex Fribourg - by Eurobasket News
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Newly promoted Gargzdu SC Gargzdai (LKL) added to their roster 27-year old Swiss-Cameroonian international guard Boris Mbala (190cm-1996) for season 2023-24. Mbala has played for the last four years at Fribourg Olympic in Swiss SBL league. He managed to play in three leagues last year. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 38 SBL games he recorded 13.0ppg, 4.7rpg and 2.2apg. Mbala helped them to win the league title and the Supercup. Quite impressive season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Swiss SBL Domestic Player of the Year and selected to All-Domestic Players Team. He also played 6 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged 10.3ppg and 3.5rpg. And finally he recorded 1 game in Basketball Champions League where he had 12 points and 2 rebounds.
Mbala has been also a member of Swiss international program for some years. He has regularly played for Swiss senior team since 2019 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015.
Mbala represented Switzerland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 2 games: 5.5ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.5apg.
He has played also professionally for other Swiss teams like Monthey, Academie Fribourg and Bulle.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Swiss SBL Co-Defensive Player of the Year back in 2020.

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Terrell Gomez (ex Saint Quentin) agreed terms with Hamburg - by Eurobasket News
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Veolia Towers Hamburg (BBL) added to their roster 25-year old American (has also Trinidad and Tobago passport) 173cm point guard Terrell Gomez (college: SDSU) for season 2023-24. Gomez played most recently at Saint Quentin in French Betclic ELITE ProA. In 34 ProB games he recorded 12.4ppg, 1.4rpg and 4.9apg last season. He helped them to win the ProB title.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at JDA Dijon (Betclic ELITE ProA) in France where in 20 games he averaged 4.1ppg and 1.3apg in that year. Gomez contributed to his team making it to the semifinals. He also played 3 games in Basketball Champions League where he had 4.7ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.3apg in that year. The other team he played that season for was Final Spor in Turkish TBL. In 18 games he got impressive 21.6ppg, 3.4rpg and 3.8apg in that year.
Gomez graduated from San Diego State University in 2021 and it is his third season in pro basketball. He played also for California State University Northridge for 3 years.

Veolia Towers Hamburg roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Aljami Durham
Mark Hughes
William Christmas
Terrell Gomez

Forward:
V.J. King

Center:
Aleksander Dziewa

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Cagdas Bodrum Spor lands Amar Alibegovic - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu
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TBL newcomer Cagdas Bodrum Spor landed 28-year old Italian-Bosnia and Herzegovina 206cm power forward Amar Alibegovic (college: St.John's) for new season. Alibegovic played most recently at Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana in Slovenian Liga Nova KBM. He managed to play in three leagues last year (!!!). The team played in three different competitions that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 8 Liga Nova KBM games he averaged 10.1ppg and 4.0rpg. Alibegovic helped them to win the league title and the Supercup. He also played 15 games in Eurocup where he recorded 9.1ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.0apg. And finally he contributed to 27 games in ABA League where he got 11.1ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.3apg.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Virtus in Italian Serie A. Similarly like in the last season, the team also played in three different competitions that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 36 Italian Serie A games he got 7.5ppg and 3.5rpg in that year. Alibegovic contributed to his team winning the Supercup and make to league final. He also played 18 games in Eurocup where he got 5.3ppg and 2.4rpg in that year.
Alibegovic represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Sarajevo (Bosnia) nine years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 8 games: 5.1ppg, 2.8rpg, FGP-3 (78.6%), 3PT: 35.3%, FT: 33.3%.
He has played also professionally in Italy (RO Virtus).
Alibegovic graduated from St. John's University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball.

Cagdas Bodrum Spor roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Chris Warren
Can_Ugur Ogut
Ahmet Cantitiz
Jaron Johnson
Dominic Artis

Forwards:
Hakan Yapar
Amar Alibegovic
Ben Moore
Berkay Genc
Cavit Havsa

Center:
Ege Arar
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Samsun BSB Anakent (TBL) landed 22-year old 214cm center Tarik Sezgun for upcoming season. Sezgun has played for the last two years at Bursaspor in Turkish BSL league. He managed to play in three leagues last year (!!!). In two BSL games he averaged just 2.0ppg. TBL will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. Sezgun also played 2 games in Eurocup, but he did not score anything. The other team he played that season for was Final Spor where in 21 TBL games he had 7.4ppg and 4.1rpg.
He represented Turkey at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece four years ago. Sezgun's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 6 games: 1.7ppg, 2.0rpg.
Sezgun has played previously for three other teams: Efes, Anadolu Efes and Istanbul.
Among many awards his team won Turkish U19 League Regular Season in 2020. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish U19 League Honorable Mention back in 2020.

Samsun BSB Anakent roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Matt Mooney
Eray Aydogan

Forward:
Arda Kaya

Centers:
Muhammed Senli
Tarik Sezgun
Allerik Freeman (ex Besiktas) agreed terms with Buducnost - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu
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Defending champion KK Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (Erste Liga) inked 28-year old American 190cm shooting guard Allerik Freeman (college: NC State) for upcoming season. Freeman played most recently at Besiktas in Turkish BSL league. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In 13 BSL games he was league's third best scorer with impressive 18.9ppg and had 2.8rpg and 3.8apg. Freeman also played for Umana Reyer Venezia in Italian Serie A where in 17 games he recorded 8.6ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.6apg. He also played 12 games in Eurocup where he averaged 9.8ppg, 1.7rpg and 1.8apg.
Freeman is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Freeman has played previously professionally also in China (Aviators), France (ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne Basket), Hungary (Arconic-Alba), Russia (PBC CSKA Moscow) and USA.
Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup Honorable Mention in 2022.
He graduated from North Carolina State University in 2018 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. Freeman played also for Baylor University for 4 years.

KK Buducnost VOLI Podgorica roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Allerik Freeman
Nikola Glendza
Igor Jokovic

Forwards:
Marko Jagodic-Kuridza
Aleksa Ilic
Andrija Slavkovic
Andrija Grbovic

Center:
Marvin Jones

Coach: Dejan Radonjic

Tofas land Cassius Winston, ex Bayern - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu
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Tofas Bursa (BSL) tabbed 26-year old American 185cm point guard Cassius Winston (college: Michigan State) for new season. Winston played most recently at Bayern in German BBL league. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 32 BBL games he averaged 14.1ppg, 1.9rpg and 3.1apg last season. He helped them to win the cup and make to league semifinals. Winston also played 29 games in Euroleague where he recorded 11.0ppg, 2.2rpg and 3.4apg.
He ended the previous (2022) season at the 76ers in NBA. In three games he got 11.3ppg, 3.0rpg, 7.0apg (top 4) and 1.3spg in 2022 year. But the most of that year he spent at the 76ers in NBA. In 5 games he got 9.8ppg, 2.8rpg, 7.0apg (top 4) and 1.2spg in 2022 year.
Three years ago he was drafted by Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) in second round (53rd overall). The former Michigan State standout is in his fourth season in pro basketball.
He has played also professionally in other USA teams, NBA (Washington Wizards) and NBA G League (Capital City Go-Go and Erie BH).
He received All-Big Ten Player of the Year award back in 2019.

Tofas Bursa roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Cassius Winston
Caleb Homesley

Forwards:
Zeljko Sakic
J.J. O'Brien
Omar Prewitt
Luke Maye

Center:
Austin Wiley
Omer Yurtseven agreed terms with Utah Jazz - by Igor Obradovic
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Utah Jazz (NBA) strengthened their roster with addition of 25-year old Turk-Uzbekistani international 7-0 center Omer Yurtseven (college: Georgetown) for season 2023-24. Yurtseven is not a newcomer in USA League as he played most recently at Miami Heat. In 17 NBA games he recorded just 2.6ppg and 1.6rpg last season.
Part of last summer he spent at the Heat. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Yurtseven also spent pre-season at the Heat that year.
He has never been drafted by the NBA.
Yurtseven has been also a member of Turkish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Turkish senior team since 2021 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2015.
Yurtseven represented Turkey at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) six years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: Score-4 (17.0ppg), Reb-4 (11.4rpg), Blocks-2 (2.1bpg), FGP: 62.0%, FT: 61.8%.
He has played previously for OKC Blue.
Yurtseven was voted to All-Big East Honorable Mention back in 2020.
He graduated from Georgetown University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. Yurtseven played also for North Carolina State University for 2 years.

Tunahan Dikmen signs at Erokspor - by Eurobasket News
TB2L newcomer Esenler Erokspor landed 29-year old 203cm forward Tunahan Dikmen for upcoming season. Dikmen played most recently at Yalovaspor. In 38 TBL games he averaged 6.3ppg and 4.1rpg last season. He helped them to make it to the Turkish TBL final.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Manisa (also in TBL) where in 22 games he had 4.4ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.0apg in that year. Dikmen contributed to his team winning the regular season.
He has played previously for seven other teams: Turk Telekom, Beylikduzu, Sakarya Buyuksehir Basketbol, OGM Orman, Denizli, Pi Koleji and OGM Orman.
Ylli welcomes back Berisha, ex Cozum - by Eurobasket News
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Golden Eagle Ylli (Superliga) tabbed 26-year old Turk 207cm center Arber Berisha for new season. It is actually his comeback to Therande as he has played here before. Berisha played most recently at Cozum in Turkish TB2L. He also played for Sigal Prishtina in Kosovan Superliga. But in two games he did not score anything and had only 3 rebounds.
Berisha represented Turkey at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Volos (Greece) eight years ago. Berisha's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 0.6ppg, 1.0rpg.
He has played previously professionally in Kosovo (Peja).
His team made it to the Albanian-Kosovo Liga United Cup final in 2022.
Karahan Efeoglu (ex Anadolu Efes) commits at Utah - by Eurobasket News
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University of Utah landed 19-year old Turk 6-8 forward Karahan Efeoglu for upcoming season. Efeoglu played most recently at Anadolu Efes in Turkish BSL league. But in 14 games he averaged just 1.4ppg last season. He helped them to win the league title and the cup. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish U19 League Second Team.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Lima Spor (TB2L) in Turkey. Efeoglu contributed to his team winning the regular season and make it to the semifinals. Good season as he was selected League Player of the Week.
He represented Turkey at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Greece this year. His stats at that event were 6 games: 9.0ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.5apg, FGP: 47.8%, 3PT: 42.1%, FT: 80.0%.

University of Utah roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Luka Tarlac
Hunter Erickson
Deivon Smith
Cole Bajema
Brandon Haddock
Rollie Worster
Gabe Madsen
Jerry Huang
Wilguens Exacte
Jayden Teat

Forwards:
Ben Carlson
Karahan Efeoglu
Jake Wahlin
Ayomide Bamisile

Centers:
Branden Carlson
Lawson Lovering
Keba Keita

Coach: Craig Smith
Keith Stone (ex E.Shomron) added to the roster of Kocaeli - by Eurobasket News
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Kocaeli BSB Kagitspor (TBL) strengthened their roster with addition of 25-year old American 206cm forward Keith Stone (college: Miami, FL) for season 2023-24. Stone joins another USA player JaCori Payne who is already in the roster.
He played most recently at E.Shomron in Israeli National League. In 27 games he recorded 14.8ppg, 6.9rpg, 2.1apg and 1.2bpg last season. A very spectacular year in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Israeli National League Honorable Mention.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Obras in Argentinian La Liga where in 38 games he averaged 13.3ppg, 5.4rpg and 1.3spg in that year. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. He also played 4 games in BCL Americas where he had very impressive stats: 15.3ppg, 5.8rpg, 2.8apg and 1.0spg in that year.
Stone has played also professionally in Luxembourg (Musel Pikes).
He graduated from University of Miami in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. Stone played also for University of Florida for 4 years.

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UGANDA  
Titus Lual gets MVP of the Week award for Ugandan NBL (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News
Sudanese Titus Lual (C) had a very impressive game in the last round for league's second-best City Oilers and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 20.
The center had a double-double of 23 points and fourteen rebounds, while his team outclassed Power (#5, 8-8) with 30-point margin 85-55. City Oilers maintains the 2nd position in Ugandan NBL. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is already in a full swing and City Oilers still have not lost a single game, getting all 15 victories. In the team's last game Lual had a remarkable 87.5% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at City Oilers, through which he has constantly improved. Lual has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (4th best: 14.5ppg), rebounds (4th best: 11.1rpg) and averages solid 1.6bpg and 57.3% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young guard Gideon Kasasa (G-1998) of Kampala R.. Kasasa impressed basketball fans with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Of course Kampala R. cruised to a 80-71 relatively comfortable win over slightly lower-ranked JKL Dolphins (#11, 4-12). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. But Kampala R. managed to improve slightly their position in standings taking 9th place. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 5-11 record. Kasasa is one of the most experienced players at Kampala R. and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

The third best performed player last round was Austin Oduwour of JKL Dolphins (#11). Oduwour showcased his all-around game by recording 17 points, seven rebounds and four assists in the last round. Despite Oduwour's great performance JKL Dolphins lost 71-80 to slightly higher-ranked Kampala R. (#9, 5-11). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. JKL Dolphins can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 4-12 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Too bad for Oduwour he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. Oduwour has a very solid season. In 5 games in Uganda he scored 15.4ppg.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Denis Omara) of JKL Dolphins - 27 points and 4 rebounds
5. Peter Cheng) of Blazers - 20 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists
6. Kayiira Joel (2001) of UCU Canons - 12 points and 19 rebounds
7. Francis Kasinde) of Kampala R. - 17 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Chuma Fadhili (F-1995) of JKL Dolphins - 10 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists
9. Wadaya Blair) of Blazers - 18 points and 9 rebounds
10. Chuol Nyuot) of Blazers - 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists

The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Hoops Agents. Hoops Agents is the most complete website about the agencies and players they represent. With more than twenty years of experience, Hoops Agents is already recognized as the most reliable destination for the players who wish to continue their career in professional basketball and are searching for a reputable and connected representation. Hoops Agents is also most complete source of transactions news.


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UKRAINE  
Pustovyi comes back to Obradoiro - by Eurobasket News
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Monbus Obradoiro CAB Santiago de Compostela (Liga Endesa) inked 31-year old Ukrainian international 219cm center Artem Pustovyi, agency: Octagon Europe for upcoming season. It is actually his comeback to Santiago de Compostela as he has played here before. Pustovyi played most recently at Shabab Al Ahli in UAE ULB league. He managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In three West Asia Super League games he recorded 12.3ppg, 7.0rpg and 2.0bpg. Pustovyi also played for Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB in Spanish Liga Endesa where in 34 games he averaged 7.7ppg, 4.7rpg and 1.2bpg. He also played 16 games in Basketball Champions League where he had 10.8ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.1bpg. Pustovyi helped them to make it to the quarterfinals.
He has been also a member of Ukrainian international program for some years. Pustovyi has regularly played for Ukrainian senior team since 2012 and previously for U20 National Team in 2012.
He represented Ukraine at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) six years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 15.3ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.0apg, 1.2spg, Blocks-2 (1.7bpg), FGP: 67.3%, FT: 75.0%.
Pustovyi has played also professionally in Italy, Spain (Barca and Gran Canaria) and Ukraine (Khimik).
Among many awards he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish Liga Endesa Honorable Mention back in 2018.

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UNITED KINGDOM  
Deane Williams agreed terms with Oldenburg - by Eurobasket News
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EWE Baskets Oldenburg (BBL) strengthened their roster with addition of 26-year old British international 203cm power forward Deane Williams (college: Augusta) for season 2023-24. Williams played most recently at Telekom Baskets Bonn in the BBL. In 43 games he recorded 6.2ppg and 3.0rpg last season. He helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final. Williams also played 17 games in Basketball Champions League where he averaged 5.0ppg and 2.3rpg. He contributed to his team winning the Basketball Champions League championship.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Saint Quentin in French ProB. In 35 games he had 11.7ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.0apg, 1.0spg and 1.2bpg in that year. Williams has been regularly called to British Senior National Team since 2022.
He has played also professionally in Iceland (Keflavik).
Williams was voted All-PeachBelt Defensive Player of the Year back in 2019.
He graduated from Augusta University in 2019 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball.

EWE Baskets Oldenburg roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Kyle Foster
Charles Manning_Jr.
Viktor Lukic-Gavric

Forward:
Deane Williams

Center:
Ebuka Izundu

Hudson re-signs at Cheshire Phoenix - by Eurobasket News
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Cheshire Phoenix (BBL) confirmed in their roster 30-year old guard Jack Hudson (188cm-1993) for new 2023-24 season. Hudson played there last season. But in 16 BBL games he recorded just 1.8ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.3apg. He helped them to make it to the British BBL Trophy final.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Giants where in 28 BBL games he averaged only 2.8ppg, 1.2rpg and 1.5apg in that year. Hudson contributed to his team making it to the cup final.
He has played previously for two other teams: Basketball and Spinners.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-British NBL Division One Honorable Mention back in 2017.

Cheshire Phoenix roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Jack Hudson
LaQuincy Rideau
E.J. Stephens

Forwards:
Skyler White
Aaryn Rai

Spires is back at Sodertalje - by Eurobasket News
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SBBK Sodertalje (Basketligan) agreed terms with 29-year old Swedish-British international power forward Nicholas Spires (210cm-1994) for upcoming 2023-24 season. It is actually his comeback to Sodertalje as he has played here before. Spires played last season at Norrkoping Dolphins (Basketligan). He managed to play in three leagues last year. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 45 Basketligan games he recorded 9.8ppg, 7.0rpg, 1.1apg and 1.0bpg. Spires helped them to win the league title and the cup. 2022-23 was a great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com Swedish Basketligan All-Domestic Players Team, League Player of the Week (2 times) and Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Basketligan Second Team. He also played 6 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged 8.2ppg, 4.7rpg and 1.0bpg. And finally he recorded 1 game in Basketball Champions League where he got 8 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block.
The most of previous (2021-22) season he spent at Spojnia in Polish EBL. In 13 games he got 6.1ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.1apg and 1.5bpg in that year. The other team he played shortly was Real Betis in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 7 games he got just 2.7ppg in that year.
Spires has been also a member of Swedish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Swedish senior team since 2016 and previously for U20 National Team in 2014.
Spires represented Sweden at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 6.3ppg, 5.7rpg, Blocks-5 (2.0bpg), FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 50.0%, FT: 75.0%.
He has played previously professionally also in Spain (Barca, FC Barcelona Lassa 2nd team, Obradoiro, Fuenlabrada and Viten Getafe Fuenlabrada Madrid) and Sweden (Solna Vikings).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Basketligan Honorable Mention back in 2016.

Scorchers ink Justin Robinson - by Eurobasket News
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Surrey Scorchers (BBL) agreed terms with experienced 35-year old ex-international point guard Justin Robinson (185cm-81kg-1987, college: Rider) for new 2023-24 season. Robinson has played for the last five years at London Lions in the BBL. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 20 BBL games he recorded 8.2ppg, 1.9rpg and 3.0apg in 2021-22 year. He helped them to make it to the British BBL final and Cup semifinals. Robinson also played 5 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged just 1.2ppg in 2021-22 year.
He represented United Kingdom at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers four years ago. His stats at that event were 2 games: 3.0ppg, 1.0rpg, 1.5apg.
Robinson is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Cyprus (Apollon), France (Saint Quentin), Greece (Kolossos H Hotels Rodou, Trikala and Doxa Lefkadas), Hungary (Atomeromu), Sweden (Uppsala) and Ukraine (BC Kyiv). Robinson was voted to Eurobasket.com British BBL All-Domestic Players Team in 2019 and 2021.
He is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Scorchers.
He graduated from Rider University in 2011 and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season as a professional player.

Obradoiro welcomes back Scrubb - by Eurobasket News
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Monbus Obradoiro CAB Santiago de Compostela (Liga Endesa) landed 31-year old Canadian-British international 199cm small forward Thomas Scrubb (college: Carleton, agency: Octagon Europe) for new season. It is actually his comeback to Santiago de Compostela as he has played here before. Scrubb plays this summer at Ottawa Blackjacks in Canadian CEBL. In 5 games just recently he averaged 13.8ppg, 5.4rpg, 2.4apg and 1.4spg.
He has been a member of Canadian international program for some years. Scrubb has been regularly called to Canadian senior team since 2014 and previously for University National Team in 2013.
He is a very experienced player. Scrubb has played also professionally in Finland (Kataja), France (SIG Strasbourg and JL Bourg), Germany (46ers) and Italy (Varese and Avellino). His team won OUA Tournament in 2012, 2013 and 2015. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish Liga Endesa Honorable Mention in 2022 and 2023.
Scrubb graduated from Carleton University in 2015 and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball.

Monbus Obradoiro CAB Santiago de Compostela roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Eric Washington
Fernando Zurbriggen

Forward:
Thomas Scrubb

Center:
Artem Pustovyi


Master O Returns To Glasgow - by Jeff King
Caledonia Gladiators can confirm the re-signing of rising young star, Oscar Baldwin (207-F/C-1999), for the 23/24 British Basketball season as he remains a part of Gareth Murray's growing squad.

Sheffield-native Baldwin re-joins the franchise following the completion of his Master's Degree at Glasgow Caledonian University last term. Coming through the ranks at Sheffield Sharks, and studying at Sheffield Hallam University, Oscar grew into a solid centre who has earned valuable British Basketball minutes over the past few campaigns with both Sheffield and Caledonia.

Measuring 6'11', Oscar showed solid potential in limited minutes with Caledonia in the 22/23 campaign. Averaging 10 minutes a game, he put up 1.2 PPG and 2.8 RPG. Against Manchester Giants away from home, he scored a season-high seven points, including a huge dunk and three-pointer, alongside three rebounds, before leaving the court injured.

'O' cameoed in the BBL Trophy-winning gameday squad, having contributed with more minutes in the earlier rounds of the competition. He won his first career Trophy and the franchise's first in two decades.

Having shared time with the Scottish national league side, Falkirk Fury, last season, Baldwin will now be committed to the Gladiators full-time this season, with the goal of furthering his development at the professional level. The 23-year-old will be able to thrive within a team competing in European competition for the first time in franchise history, working with highly experienced players.

Upon re-signing the centre, Head Coach Gareth Murray said: 'Having finished his master's degree, I am dedicated to supporting Oscar in reaching his full potential by providing resources and guidance. I believe he has the necessary tools to make a career in the league.

He continued: 'Oscar will be with us full time, not playing in the national league, as we focus on personalized training, skill development, and working towards his long-term career success. With the aim of earning valuable minutes, we will help him excel and achieve his goals.'

The Sheffield-raised centre joins a growing core of re-signed Gladiators, with plenty more re-signings and fresh faces coming to Scotland for the upcoming 23/24 campaign in the British Basketball League and Basketball Champions League.

Canadian Lall A Step Forward For Riders - by Jeff King
The Leicester Riders are excited to sign 6'7' forward TJ Lall (198-F-1996, college: Carleton) to their 2023/24 roster.

The Canadian, who holds a British passport, has played four seasons in the Canadian CEBL, most recently alongside Riders' guard Kimbal Mackenzie for the Niagara River Lions. Lall played last season in the Japanese first division for Kyoto Hannaryz, putting up 6.8 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.

He was selected by the Ottawa BlackJacks as the first overall pick during the 2020 CEBL Draft, where he had his first taste of professional basketball. In college, the Ontario native won four national titles with the Carleton Ravens before transferring to Brock University for his fifth college season. He averaged 22 points and 7.9 rebounds per game and was named First Team All-Canadian, OUA West First Team All-Star and Brock Men's Basketball Team MVP.

'I'm very excited and grateful for the opportunity to play for the Riders,' said Lall. 'I can't wait to experience basketball in the UK and get on court to battle with the team!'

'We are thrilled to have TJ for next season,' commented Head Coach Rob Paternostro. 'TJ is a versatile player who can make an impact on both ends of the floor and a guy who plays with the type of energy that can really impact a game.

He can do a variety of things: defend multiple positions, score in different ways and as shown the ability to play make for others. He has been teammates with guys we know very well, and they've all said great things about him as a player and a teammate.'


Sharp Shooting Whelan Heads North - by Jeff King
Caledonia Gladiators have announced the addition of Great Britain international and former British Basketball League champion Patrick Whelan (195-G-1996, college: William Jewell) to their roster for the upcoming season.

The 6'5 guard, who previously played for Leicester Riders, brings a wealth of experience to the Gladiators' ever-growing roster, joining the club on a two-year deal.

As a standout player for the Riders following three years in Spain, Whelan was the only unanimous pick for the 2021/22 Molten All-League Team of the Year, and was also nominated to the Molten British Team of the Year in the previous two seasons. Making his debut for the senior Great Britain National Team last summer, Whelan by now is a seasoned international with over a dozen games to his name for the National Team.

When discussing his new signing, Gladiators Head Coach Gareth Murray said:

'Patrick is an exceptional addition to our team. We are thrilled to have signed such a talented British guard for a two-year contract. His proven track record, both with Leicester and the GB national team, speaks volumes about his skills and dedication. Winning the British Player of the Year in 2022 is a testament to his outstanding abilities.

'At just 26 years old, Patrick brings a bright future ahead. His exceptional three-point shooting is just the tip of the iceberg. What sets him apart is his well-rounded game and the intangibles he brings to the table. His work ethic, leadership, and experience will undoubtedly have a significant impact on our team's success.'

Whelan added:

'The opportunity to play for a team with the ambitions of the Caledonia Gladiators is one I'm very excited about. The work they have already put in behind the scenes with the building of the new arena shows they're taking the steps to be a big name in the league and Europe. I've worked with Gareth through the national team windows and rate him very highly as a coach. I'm looking forward to bringing some more wins up North!'

Title Winner Josh Flies Into Toon - by Jeff King
Marc Steutel insists Joshua Ward-Hibbert (196-G-1994)'s proven pedigree is vital to this summer's BBL rebuild after Serioes Group Newcastle Eagles added their latest statement signing. The former London and Leicester wing was a key member of the Lions' roster that ran away with last season's league title. And Ward-Hibbert - friends with Newcastle United skipper Jamaal Lascelles - brings a wealth of experience at home and abroad.

'Josh is a proven winner in this league,' said Steutel. 'We're looking forward to adding his pedigree to Newcastle. He's a player who really impressed last year with a Lions side chasing success on several fronts. Whatever role he was asked to fulfil he did it well and he made a key contribution to a winning and a talented team.'

Ward-Hibbert was tipped for tennis glory after the multi-talented athlete rose through the ranks with doubles partner Liam Broady. The pair netted the 2012 Australian Boys' Open title a year after the Eagles' newest recruit clocked the fastest serve by a junior player at Wimbledon - sending down a 133mph rocket. But Ward-Hibbert returned to his first love of basketball in 2016 and immediately grabbed Steutel's attention.

Coach Steutel has added another proven BBL star to his ranks for the new season in Joshua Ward-Hibbertt.

'I go back to when Josh decided to step down from tennis and join Derby in Division One,' added Newcastle's playcaller. 'I was coaching Team Northumbria at the time and from day one I could see he belonged at a higher level. He joined Leicester midway through that season and he's been a consistent performer in the BBL ever since. Josh has always impressed me from a distance and I'm delighted to be working with him.'

Ward-Hibbert brings European experience to the Eagles new roster following two campaigns in Europe with the Lions. Ward-Hibbert averaged five points and four rebounds per game last season in a London side stacked with global talent. And the 6ft 5in star made seven appearances in the EuroCup as the Lions made it through to the knockout stages for the first time.

That overseas experience will be vital to an Eagles' roster dipping its toes into European competition for the first time this season. And it was Newcastle's decision to enter the European North Basketball League that helped persuade Ward-Hibbert that his future lay on Tyneside.

'There's no doubt that Europe is a big draw for the players we're talking to this summer,' added Steutel. "And we're talking to guys who are ready for the challenge of playing basketball at home and abroad. Whenever Josh came up against us last season we always respected the threat he carries. Now we can use that threat. Josh is a high IQ player who defends the right way and takes care of possession.

'I'm so excited to have him here. He's an older British guy who's been around the BBL for a long time now and he's a really big signing for us.'

The Eagles have already made some statement signings this close season with the promise of more to come.

Elvisi Is In The Building - by Jeff King
Albanian international and British Basketball League fan favourite, Elvisi Dusha (188-G-1994) is set to return to Plymouth and captain the Patriots in their third season as a BBL franchise.

Last season Dusha impressed with some of his best performances in the BBL, being named Player of the Month for November and finishing top ten in the point guard efficiency ratings as well as finishing third in assists per game for the season with 6.1. He also impressed off the court, with his charisma but more specifically, with his dedication and hard work with clubs and schools, giving young children something to aspire to.

Dusha, approaching thirty, is heading into his eleventh season in the BBL and as such has become known as the youngest veteran in the league. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, combined with his unselfish style of play, making him a welcome addition to any BBL club. In his ten years in the league he has gained the reputation of a dedicated, hard working professional that has excellent point guard abilities on both offence and defence, and can lead his team by example. Dusha has been consistent throughout, however has managed to improve his game with every passing season. He brings with him a wealth of experience.

Coach Paul James saw the signing as a no brainer. 'He's our captain and has led us from the Patriots very beginning,' said coach James, adding 'He has always been a fantastic facilitator, and last season showed he can also be a scorer when we need him to. We're very happy to have him back.'

Dusha has been the Plymouth City Patriots most popular player for the last two seasons as well as one of the clubs top players, being named as the team's Most Valuable Player for the 2022/23 season as well as being a firm fan favourite. In fact, his fans flock to stand courtside at every single home game, all decked out in Patriots branded clothing and all getting the opportunity to pass him the ball and have a multitude of things signed.

Dusha appeared focussed regarding his return to the Patriots, saying ' I can't wait for season three with the club, the fans here are the best in the league and feel like family to me. Time to put on a show'

Patriots are the only Premier league sport in the city and only 1 of 10 clubs in the UK competing at the highest level of the sport attracting players from all around the world. Last season the patriots hosted Ex NBA players and the very best British basketball players as part of a major increase in the league exposure and growth around Europe.



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URUGUAY  
Sant Antoni adds Iglesias to their roster - by Eurobasket News
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Sant Antoni Ibiza Feeling (LEB Silver) added to their roster 29-year old naturalized Uruguayan forward Gonzalo Iglesias (203cm-1993) for new 2023-24 season. Iglesias played last season at Clavijo. In 32 LEB Silver games he recorded 7.3ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.4apg. He helped them to make it to the Spanish LEB Plata Play-Off final after they ended regular season as second best team.
The previous (2021-22) season he played at Trouville in Uruguayan LUB where in 36 games he averaged 10.8ppg and 4.8rpg in that year.
Iglesias has played previously professionally in Argentina (Bahia and Ciclista) and Uruguay (Defensor, Aguada and Capitol).

Sant Antoni Ibiza Feeling roster for 2023-24:

Guard:
Jaime Llamas

Forwards:
Gonzalo Iglesias
Erikas Kalinicenko
Gabriel Gil

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Omer Yurtseven agreed terms with Utah Jazz - by Igor Obradovic
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Utah Jazz (NBA) strengthened their roster with addition of 25-year old Turk-Uzbekistani international 7-0 center Omer Yurtseven (college: Georgetown) for season 2023-24. Yurtseven is not a newcomer in USA League as he played most recently at Miami Heat. In 17 NBA games he recorded just 2.6ppg and 1.6rpg last season.
Part of last summer he spent at the Heat. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Yurtseven also spent pre-season at the Heat that year.
He has never been drafted by the NBA.
Yurtseven has been also a member of Turkish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Turkish senior team since 2021 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2015.
Yurtseven represented Turkey at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) six years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: Score-4(17.0ppg), Reb-4(11.4rpg), Blocks-2(2.1bpg), FGP: 62.0%, FT: 61.8%.
He has played previously for OKC Blue.
Yurtseven was voted to All-Big East Honorable Mention back in 2020.
He graduated from Georgetown University in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. Yurtseven played also for North Carolina State University for 2 years.



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VTB UNITED LEAGUE  
Kanygin re-signs at Astana - by Eurobasket News
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BK Astana (National League) confirmed in their roster 29-year old Russian center Igor Kanygin (207cm-112kg-1994, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) for season 2023-24. Kanygin is the second import player in the roster as USA Karvel Anderson signed here earlier.
He played there last season. In 20 Kazakhstan games he recorded 6.3ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.2apg. He helped them to win the league title. He also played 15 games in VTB United League where he averaged 3.7ppg and 2.9rpg.
Kanygin represented Russia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) nine years ago. His stats at that event were 9 games: 4.7ppg, 1.8rpg.
He has played also professionally for other Russian teams like Novosybirsk, Enisey, Lokomotiv, Rossiya Novogorsk and Lokomotiv Kuban 2nd team.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Russian U23 League Honorable Mention back in 2016.

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ZIMBABWE  
Dijon signs Vitalis Chikoko - by Eurobasket News
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JDA Dijon Bourgogne (Betclic ELITE ProA) signed 32-year old Zimbabwean international power forward Vitalis Chikoko (208cm-1991) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Chikoko is the second import player in the roster as USA Cameron Hunt signed here earlier.
He has played for the last two seasons at Pau-Lacq-Orthez. In 31 Betclic ELITE ProA games in France he had 14.4ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.6apg and 1.1bpg last season. 2022-23 was a great year as he was named to Eurobasket.com French ProA All-Imports Team, League Player of the Week and Eurobasket.com All-French ProA Second Team.
He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2013.
He also represented Zimbabwe at the Afrobasket Championship in Rades (Tunisia) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 13.4ppg, Reb-4 (8.8rpg), 1.2apg, Blocks-1 (3.2bpg), FGP: 48.8%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 64.7%.
Chikoko has played also professionally in Germany (Gladiators, BG Goettingen, Bayern Muenchen and ASC 46 Goettingen) and Italy (Reggio Emilia and Verona). He was voted to French ProA All-Star Game back in 2019 and 2020.
His team won French Cup in 2022.

JDA Dijon Bourgogne roster for 2023-24:

Guard:
Cameron Hunt

Forwards:
Dylan Affo_Mama
Allan Dokossi

Center:
Vitalis Chikoko

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Women News
Albanian U16 National Team 2023 - by Igor Obradovic
Starting five
#s#
Neada Damo
Damo
Emily Tershalla
Tershalla
Emilia Lazo
Lazo
Aurora Dhedhes
Dhedhes
Medina Hykaj
Hykaj
#e#5
7Neada Damo 172-F-2007 Tirana Albania
8Emily Tershalla 164-SG-2007 Tirana Albania
9Emilia Lazo 161-G-2007 Tirana Albania
10Estel Mustafa 167-SG-2008 Partizani Albania
11Sindi Kreshpa 171-SF-2008 Tirana Albania
12Aurora Dhedhes 172-F-2009 Permeti Albania
13Izabel Kacorri 180-F-2008 Mati Albania
17Suami Pazaj 178-F-2007
24Emma Cela 178-F-2009 Goga Albania
34Anja Kasa 180-F-2009
77Rafaela Kaso 164-SG-2009 Permeti Albania
88Medina Hykaj 173-F-2007 Vllaznia Albania

Eliverta Bujari Head Coach
Anila Cobo Assistant
Jyrgen Belegu Assistant


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ANDORRA  
Andorra U16 National Team 2023 - by Igor Obradovic
Starting five
#s#
Anna Berenguer
Berenguer
Carla Puig
Puig
Andrea Cobo
Cobo
Ares Guiu
Guiu
Abril Lopez
Lopez
#e#5
4Mariona Pascuet 162-SG-2009 AND U16 NT Spain
5Ariadna Garcia-Romeu 164-PG-2008 AND U16 NT Spain
7Anna Berenguer 158-PG-2008 AND U16 NT Spain
8Carla Puig 161-PG-2008 AND U16 NT Spain
9Anna Llobet 174-F-2007 AND U16 NT Spain
11Lea Taboas 158-PG-2008 AND U16 NT Spain
13Andrea Cobo 168-G-2007 AND U16 NT Spain
14Aina Rey 170-F-2007 AND U16 NT Spain
15Ares Guiu 168-F-2008 AND U16 NT Spain
17Abril Lopez 178-C-2007 AND U16 NT Spain
18Nuria Alfonso 167-G-2010 AND U16 NT Spain
20Jana Herce 168-F-2007 AND U16 NT Spain

Jose Rodriguez Vigo Head Coach
Xavier Isern Assistant AND U16 NT Spain
Anais Buffa Assistant AND U16 NT Spain


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ARMENIA  
Armenian U16 National Team 2023 - by Igor Obradovic
Starting five
#s#
Aniela Hawanjian
Hawanjian
Gianna Keklikian
Keklikian
Meghrie Assadour
Assadour
Seda Gabrielyan
Gabrielyan
Lilit Gevorkova
Gevorkova
#e#5
3Alina Barsam 164-SG-2007 ARM U16 NT Armenia
5Jovanna Gasparyan 156-PG-2007 ARM U16 NT Armenia
7Meri Voskanyan 170-PG-2007 ARM U16 NT Armenia
9Aniela Hawanjian 185-C-2007 ARM U16 NT Armenia
10Emily Shabani 173-C-2008 ARM U16 NT Armenia
11Elen Khachatryan 171-C-2007 Hatis Armenia
14Sarine Derderian 163-SG-2008 ARM U16 NT Armenia
22Gianna Keklikian 163-SG-2008 ARM U16 NT Armenia
24Meghrie Assadour 169-PG-2007 ARM U16 NT Armenia
30Seda Gabrielyan 167-G-2007 Hatis Armenia
36Lilit Gevorkova 178-C-2008 ARM U16 NT Armenia

Vahagn Harutyunyan Head Coach Hatis Armenia
Liana Baghdasaryan Assistant Hatis Armenia


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ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS U16  
Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA Asian U16 Championship Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center
MVP: Australia Sienna Lehmann (172-F-2007)
Best Guard: Taiwan Yu Chen Peng (160-PG-2008)
Best Forward: Australia Sienna Lehmann (172-F-2007)
Best Center: Japan Kokona Abe (175-F/C-2007)

Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA Asian U16 Championship First Team 2023
Peng
Peng
Perkins
Perkins
Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Abe
Abe
Lehmann
Lehmann

First Team
Taiwan Yu Chen Peng (160-PG-2008)
Australia Ruby Perkins (173-G-2007)
Japan AN Kanazawa (171-SG-2007)
Japan Kokona Abe (175-F/C-2007)
Australia Sienna Lehmann (172-F-2007)

Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA Asian U16 Championship Second Team 2023
Hodges
Hodges
Hall
Hall
Goto
Goto
Almohammad
Almohammad
Lee
Lee

Second Team
Australia Coco Hodges (175-G-2007)
Australia Jesse-May Hall (172-G-2007)
Japan Otoha Goto (178-SF-2007)
Syria Aya Almohammad (167-G-2007)
South Korea Gahyun Lee (180-F-2007)
Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA Asian U16 Championship Division B Awards 2023 - by Eurobasket Center
MVP: Philippines Ava Fajardo (163-G-2007)
Best Guard: Philippines Ava Fajardo (163-G-2007)
Best Forward: Iran Ghazal Zamani (180-PF-2007)
Best Center: Iran Helya Houdneh (176-F/C-2007)

Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA Asian U16 Championship Division B First Team 2023
Fajardo
Fajardo
Lee
Lee
Canindo
Canindo
Zamani
Zamani
Houdneh
Houdneh

First Team
Philippines Ava Fajardo (163-G-2007)
Malaysia Ke Lee (163-PG-2007)
Philippines Sophia Canindo (175-SF-2007)
Iran Ghazal Zamani (180-PF-2007)
Iran Helya Houdneh (176-F/C-2007)

Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA Asian U16 Championship Division B Second Team 2023
Yap
Yap
Kam
Kam
Alkarain
Alkarain
Alkarain
Alkarain
Tai
Tai

Second Team
Malaysia YI Yap (175-PG-2007)
Hong Kong Tsz Kam (165-SG-2007)
Jordan Zena Alkarain (173-G-2007)
Jordan Hoor Alkarain (175-PF-2008)
Hong Kong Yan Tai (180-C-2007)


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AZERBAIJAN  
Azerbaijani U16 National Team 2023 - by Igor Obradovic
Starting five
#s#
Deniz Gokcol
Gokcol
Angelina Ismayilova
Ismayilova
Ela Gokchol
Gokchol
Salminaz Ramazanli
Ramazanli
Shilan Akbingol
Akbingol
#e#5
0Emina Taghi-Zada 160-PG-2007
3Melek Koch 157-PG-2007
4Leyla Allahverdiyeva 170-F-2008
7Deniz Gokcol 170-G-2008
9Angelina Ismayilova 178-SF-2008
10Ela Gokchol 170-SG-2007
11Salminaz Ramazanli 176-PF-2007
12Shilan Akbingol 180-PF-2007
13Valeriya Kitayeva 171-SF-2007
14Ayan Aslan 168-PG-2009
20Adila Yusubova 180-C-2007
21Sitara Abbasova 180-F-2008

Evren Alkaya Head Coach Xirdalan Azerbaijan
Aygun Eynullayeva Assistant


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BOSNIA  
Sobot is back at Orlovi - by Zeljko Zule
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ZKK Orlovi Banja Luka (Division I) agreed terms with 28-year old guard Natasa Sobot (170cm-1995) for new 2023-24 season. It is actually her comeback to Banja Luka as she has played here before. Sobot played last season at Kozara in the. In 18 Division I games she was the best scorer with impressive 22.9ppg and averaged 5.1rpg, 1.4apg and 2.2spg.
She was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Bosnia and Herzegovina Honorable Mention in 2018, 2020 and 2021.
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Orlovi where in 23 Division I games she had 12.8ppg, 5.5rpg, 2.3apg and 2.4spg (in top 5) in that year. She helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final. A very impressive year as she was named to Eurobasket.com Bosnia and Herzegovina All-Defensive Team. She also played 18 games in WABA where she recorded 12.2ppg, 3.4rpg, 2.3apg and 1.3spg in that year. Sobot contributed to her team making it to the semifinals.
She has played previously for three other teams: Mladi Krajisnik, Mladost and Feniks. Sobot was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Bosnia and Herzegovina Honorable Mention in 2018, 2020 and 2021.

ZKK Orlovi Banja Luka roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Natasa Sobot
Milica Djokic

Forward:
Safiyyah Lee

Center:
Jelena Zoric

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BRAZIL  
Stats Leaders - Women
Stats Leaders
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
Silva_Thayna

LSB
(180-F-1996)
Avg: 17.0

Silva
17.0
Martins
16.1
Sangalli
15.5
Moura
15.5
Goncalves
14.9
Recap of LBF Round 1 of Quarter-Finals - by Eurobasket News
Blumenau - Santo Andre 63-64

Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Tassia Carcavalli (176-1992) who helped to win the game recording 24 points. The former international point guard Lays Silva (167-1998, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Leticia Lisboa (183-1993) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and the former international center Silvia Rocha (183-1982) added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Blumenau.
Top scorers:
Blumenau: L.Leticia 15+13reb, S.Rocha 11+7reb+1ast, L.Zabani 10+1reb, M.Albiero 10+2reb+4ast, K.Firmino 9+8reb+1ast, L.Batista 5+3reb+5ast
Santo Andre: T.Carcavalli 24+4reb+3ast, Y.Goncalves 13+1reb+3ast, L.Silva 11+8reb+5ast, V.Goncalves 9+8reb+1ast, M.Evelyn 4+5reb+1ast, R.Juliana 2+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1080328


Ituano - Sesi/Arara. 78-92

Sesi/Arara. outrebounded Ituano 39-20 including a 27-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. International Gabriella DArrigo (174-1998) stepped up and scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and the former international power forward Aline Moura (185-1997) chipped in 10 points and 11 rebounds. Five Sesi/Arara. players scored in double figures. Sesi/Arara.'s coach Joao Camargo allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side the former international point guard Joice Rodrigues (174-1986) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 assists and the former international guard Palmira Marcal (175-1984) scored 24 points and 5 steals.
Top scorers:
Ituano: P.Marcal 24+3reb+1ast, J.Rodrigues 16+1reb+12ast, L.Carneiro 10+6ast, B.Silva 8+3reb+1ast, M.Ferreira 7+1reb, K.Jacob 6+3reb
Sesi/Arara.: G.D'Arrigo 21+7reb+4ast, M.Ciciardi 14+3reb+2ast, V.Domingos 11+5reb+3ast, A.Moura 10+11reb+2ast, J.Morais 10+1reb+4ast, A.Beatriz 10+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1080329


Catanduva - Vera Cruz 72-86

Vera Cruz outrebounded Catanduva 48-31 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international power forward Leticia Rodrigues (187-1995) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and the former international Izabella Sangalli (182-1995) accounted for 19 points and 11 rebounds. Five Vera Cruz players scored in double figures. Center Barbara Bazilio (185-1991) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and Cuban point guard Ineidis Casanova (162-1988) added 18 points and 5 assists respectively for Catanduva in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Catanduva: I.Casanova 18+2reb+5ast, G.Justino 18+1reb+2ast, B.Bazilio 12+15reb+4ast, T.Pacheco 8+6reb+3ast, J.Souza 6+3reb+1ast, T.Frediani 5+1reb+5ast
Vera Cruz: I.Sangalli 19+11reb+1ast, L.Rodrigues 18+13reb, D.Piri 13+9reb, C.Martins 12+5reb+7ast, L.Rodrigues 12+6reb+1ast, B.Oliveira 7+2reb
gschID: 1080330


LSB - Sampaio 67-78

Sampaio outrebounded LSB 40-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Power forward Gabriela De Paula (180-1996) nailed 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and the former international forward Emanuely De Oliveira (178-1999, college: Florida) accounted for 19 points. Center Brenda Barros (184-2000) came up with 20 points and international forward Thayna Silva (180-1996) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for LSB in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
LSB: B.Barros 20+4reb+2ast, T.Silva 10+6reb+6ast, M.Rodrigues 9+3reb+4ast, M.Crystina 7+1reb+4ast, M.Thailane 6+4reb+2ast, D.Silva Amanda 6+2reb
Sampaio: E.De Oliveira 19+4reb+1ast, G.De Paula 15+9reb+2ast, M.Queiroz 14+8reb+1ast, A.Goncalo 8+1reb+3ast, P.Teixeira 7+1reb+3ast, E.De Souza 7+6reb+3ast
gschID: 1080331




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CANADA  
Canada continues winning ways with blowout win over Egypt at FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup - by Eurobasket News
Canada's U19 Women's National Team stayed undefeated after a blowout 100-44 win over Egypt in the final day of group play at the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup in Madrid, Spain. A slow start for both teams saw Canada lead 5-4 with five minutes left in the first quarter. However, the Canadians slowly found their rhythm when Delaney Gibb (181-SG-2005) made the team's first three with 3:37 left to put Team Canada up six points. Canada's lead only grew when Syla Swords (182-G-2006) hit back-to-back three-pointers in the final minute of action to give Canada a 20-8 lead after the first quarter. Swords got Canada off to a hot start in the second, scoring another three as Canada grew its lead to 14 points at the 8:06 mark. After Swords subbed out, it was Emma Koabel with the hot hand. She scored eight points in seven minutes of play as she helped extend the lead by 29 points after her second three of the game. Canada led 51-17 at halftime, after closing the second quarter on a 23-0 run. Canada's lead ballooned to over 40 points during the third quarter as the team shot 5/12 from beyond the arc in the third alone. T'Yana Todd (183-G-2004) massively helped the team when she checked in with 5:36 left in the third. She was helping on both the offensive and defensive end as she scored two threes and grabbed two steals. Going into the fourth, Canada was leading 77-29 and it was a team effort to come out victorious as all players scored to finish the game. Swords hit four straight threes from the end of the first quarter to early in the second to give her 14 points at halftime. She finished with a game-high 22 points on 8/11 from the field and 71 per cent from the three. With six seconds left in the game, T'Yana Todd hit a three to get 100 points on the board for Canada. The threes were falling for Team Canada during this game as the team shot 15/35 from beyond the arc.
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CHINA  
Shock defeats expose harsh realities of women's program - by Eurobasket News
A series of crushing defeats at the youth level have been a wake-up call for China's women's basketball program, highlighting its stagnant talent development, despite its recent success at the senior level. With the Chinese senior team's Asia Cup win two weeks ago still fresh in the memory, the disappointing performances of Team China at the Under-19 and U16 international tournaments have rung an alarm bell, highlighting the hidden concern behind the glitter - a shrinking talent pool in the women's game hampered by a lack of investment and exposure from the bottom up. To the shock and disbelief of fans watching at home, the Chinese squad squandered a massive 32-point lead over Egypt in the first half, before losing 60-56 in its second round-robin game at the FIBA U19 Women's World Cup in Spain on Sunday. Beaten by the African underdog in Group B, the Chinese squad, which also lost its opener 83-62 to fourth seed Canada on Saturday and plays its final group game against the Czech Republic on Tuesday, is now facing an almost impossible mission to advance to the knockout stage. Hours earlier, a junior squad was defeated by South Korea 84-63 in a ranking game at the U16 Asian Championship to finish in sixth place, the country's worst ever result at that level in Asia. As a three-time champion at the U16 Asian tournament, the Chinese squad lost three of its total four games at this year's event, with an aggregate deficit of 69 points in a humiliating campaign capped by its first defeat to South Korea at that level in 10 years. "Dark Sunday" has triggered a wave of anger at home, with Team China's official social media account flooded with harsh criticism and questions from fans about the worrying decline. "Someone needs to take responsibility for this unbelievable loss. We need a thorough investigation and review," Shao Huaqian, a basketball commentator with Titan Sports, said of the U19 team's loss in a Weibo post on Monday. Coached by Serbian Igor Polenek , the U19 Chinese squad embraced the youth World Cup as a testing ground for its core players who are expected to go on to bolster the senior team in the future. However, the young squad's disastrous second-half collapse, which saw it score only 12 points in the final two quarters while Egypt, catching up with a pressing defense and fast attacks, exposed the lack of intensity and consistency of Team China, something noted by the team's former coach Li Xin. "It's really a big concern that we have so few good players at this age group to pick for a national youth team," Li said last year after guiding the current team to the semifinals at the U18 Asian Championship. "Our youth training system needs an overhaul and the domestic league is also not competitive enough," said the former Chinese national team starter. "This is the best we could come up with, yet it's far from enough." Earlier this month in Sydney, the Chinese adult team won its first Asia Cup title in 12 years after beating archrival and defending champion Japan, 73-71, in the final on July 2, following a record-equaling runner-up finish at last year's FIBA World Cup in the same Australian city. The sharp slump at the youth level, though, has also drawn concerns from sponsors. Wuhan Shengfan Group, after investing 1.2 million yuan ($167,280) to fund the U16 team's preparation for the Asian Championship, filed an official letter to the CBA on Thursday to question the squad's lackluster performance. "After supporting the training camp for five months with funds donated to the CBA, how come the team performed in such a disappointing manner? Didn't the training program go as planned? Was it the coaching staff's responsibility, or just the poor level of the players?" said the complaint. Once a productive cradle of the country's top players, such as current senior team starters and WNBA stars Meng Li (185-SG-1995) and Xu Han (206-C-1999), the Chinese Women's Basketball Association league is suffering from a lack of investment and media exposure over the past three seasons due to the pandemic. Having been organized inside bio-secure "bubbles" behind closed doors, instead of the traditional home-and-away format, the WCBA league is losing its appeal for sponsors, while the absence of competitive foreign players, due to the travel restrictions, has worsened its attraction as a professional league. Fans and media have urged the CBA to reinstate the home-and-away format for the 2023-24 season, and to allow clubs to recruit foreigners to improve the league's quality. "Only by making the league more competitive can we hone our own players in the domestic system before asking them to shoulder the hefty responsibility on the international stage," said Shao.
Courtesy of: chinadaily.com.cn

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EGYPT  
Canada continues winning ways with blowout win over Egypt at FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup - by Eurobasket News
Canada's U19 Women's National Team stayed undefeated after a blowout 100-44 win over Egypt in the final day of group play at the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup in Madrid, Spain. A slow start for both teams saw Canada lead 5-4 with five minutes left in the first quarter. However, the Canadians slowly found their rhythm when Delaney Gibb (181-SG-2005) made the team's first three with 3:37 left to put Team Canada up six points. Canada's lead only grew when Syla Swords (182-G-2006) hit back-to-back three-pointers in the final minute of action to give Canada a 20-8 lead after the first quarter. Swords got Canada off to a hot start in the second, scoring another three as Canada grew its lead to 14 points at the 8:06 mark. After Swords subbed out, it was Emma Koabel with the hot hand. She scored eight points in seven minutes of play as she helped extend the lead by 29 points after her second three of the game. Canada led 51-17 at halftime, after closing the second quarter on a 23-0 run. Canada's lead ballooned to over 40 points during the third quarter as the team shot 5/12 from beyond the arc in the third alone. T'Yana Todd (183-G-2004) massively helped the team when she checked in with 5:36 left in the third. She was helping on both the offensive and defensive end as she scored two threes and grabbed two steals. Going into the fourth, Canada was leading 77-29 and it was a team effort to come out victorious as all players scored to finish the game. Swords hit four straight threes from the end of the first quarter to early in the second to give her 14 points at halftime. She finished with a game-high 22 points on 8/11 from the field and 71 per cent from the three. With six seconds left in the game, T'Yana Todd hit a three to get 100 points on the board for Canada. The threes were falling for Team Canada during this game as the team shot 15/35 from beyond the arc.
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GEORGIA  
Georgian U16 National Team 2023 - by Igor Obradovic
Starting five
#s#
Gvantsa Sharikadze
Sharikadze
Ana Gelashvili
Gelashvili
Lizi Abramishvili
Abramishvili
Nitsa Sabadashvili
Sabadashvili
Salome Svani
Svani
#e#5
1Elene Niguriani 2008 GEO U16 NT Georgia
4Lizi Motskobili 2007 GEO U16 NT Georgia
7Gvantsa Sharikadze 2007 GEO U16 NT Georgia
9Ana Gelashvili 2007 GEO U18 NT Georgia
11Elene Gagnidze 2008 GEO U16 NT Georgia
13Nita Ugrekhelidze 2007 GEO U16 NT Georgia
14Lizi Abramishvili 2007 GEO U18 NT Georgia
15Nitsa Sabadashvili 2008 GEO U18 NT Georgia
16Anastasia Tugushi 2007 GEO U16 NT Georgia
21Natali Ebralidze 2007 GEO U16 NT Georgia
23Lizi Tkesheliadze 2007 GEO U16 NT Georgia
30Salome Svani 2007 GEO U20 NT Georgia

Nugzar Tcheishvili Head Coach GEO U16 NT Georgia
Tea Komladze Assistant GEO U16 NT Georgia


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GERMANY  
Sam Griesel (Telekom Baskets Bonn) Is A Guy That Combines Character And Skill Level To The Fullest - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber
4 years ago as I heard that an American guy by the name of Sam Griesel (198-G-2000, college: Nebraska) that had German roots was going to play on the German U-20 national team. I rapidly got on the ball and interviewed the 19 year old kid and banged out a portrait about him. In the last years, I continued following his progress in the NCAA and once again was impressed when I heard he was signed by the Telekom Baskets Bonn and would play for the Boston Celtics at the 2023 NBA Summer League. 4 years after our first interview he is part of the Boston Celtics and in one of the world's flashiest cities and seeing basketball legends on a daily basis there. The American who has a German father and German mother is a country boy who grew up in the cornfields of Nebraska and was born in the state capital Lincoln, so it was no surprise that the glitz in Las Vegas off the court wasn't necessarily his cup of tea. 'I honestly didn't like Vegas off the court. It is very overwhelming with all the people. I'm really not intrigued by it. I'm more of a calm person. But don't get me wrong, I loved the basketball and am really grateful that I had this experience', warned Sam Griesel. 4 years ago he was a member of the German U-20 national team and was teammates with up and coming players like 2023 BBL champion Philipp Herkenhoff, multiple BBL champion Jonas Mattisseck and Fraport Skyliners Bruno Vrcic and Joshua Obiesie just to name a few, but in 2023 he was teammates with NBA players and rising young players like a Jordan Walsh or Jay Scrubb and had wow moments seemingly every few minutes. 'I didn't see Victor Wembanyama, but Carmelo Anthony was at one of our games and Jayson Tatum was on the flight to Las Vegas. He gave brotherly Nuck greetings to all the players. I also saw Paul Pierce. It was also cool talking to a guy like Brad Stevens. He is such a normal dude. I could have normal conversations with him. I'm so grateful to the Boston Celtics organization for giving me this opportunity', stressed Sam Griesel.

But before we get into the meat of the basketball Las Vegas, one has to understand that he had a long road to get to the NBA Summer League and the Telekom Baskets Bonn. He began his basketball career at Lincoln East High school in Lincoln, Nebraska and in his career over 50 games averaged 15,2ppg, 5,3rpg, and 1,8apg. In his senior year he averaged 17/6/2 stats and received Super-State honors from the Lincoln Journal Star. He then went on to have a stellar career at North Dakota State University where he played 99 NCAA games. In his first 2 seasons he didn't become that scorer yet averaging 6.1ppg, 3.8rpg, 1.5apg, FGP: 53.8%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 58.1% and 6.6ppg, 5.5rpg, FGP: 47.4%, 3PT: 27.3%, FT: 67.5%. But he did show spurts of scoring talent scoring in double figures in 9 games and scored 20 points in a 76-73 win over Western Illinois. He helped win the Summit League title in both years. The first win was by 10 points over Omaha and the second one by 36 points over rival North Dakota. He didn't have a sweeter one. 'Both were different. We weren't expected to win the first one and we won the second one in a dominant way', remembered Sam Griesel. He also got a taste of March Madness losing to Duke by 23 points. He broke out in his junior year averaging 14.3ppg, 6.6rpg, 3.4apg, FGP: 51.3%, 3PT: 37.9%, FT: 75.6% and in his senior year averaged 12.0ppg, 5.8rpg, 3.8apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 48.3%, 3PT: 32.3%, FT: 68.3%. Head coach David Richman played a massive role in him becoming the player he is today. 'He is still a big part of my life today. He helped me grow from a boy to a man. He is a huge role model for me and we still speak on a regular basis', said Sam Griesel. In his last 2 seasons he played 53 games and scored in double figures in 31 games. Some of his best scoring games included 26 points apiece against ORU and South Dakota, and 25 points against South Dakota State and Indiana State. He reached the Summit League final's in his last 2 years. Instead of turning pro, he was able to play a fifth year at the University of Nebraska averaging 12.0ppg, 5.8rpg, 3.8apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 48.3%, 3PT: 32.3%, FT: 68.3%. Here he played in a higher conference against better competition and totally proved he could be a potent player. 'It was great having that feeling of being at home. It was very important playing in a system where we were treated like pro's. That helped my development a lot and me moving ahead playing against top competition', added Sam Griesel. He scored in double figures in 19 of 30 games including netting 22 points against Maine and 21 points against Illinois. His game grew immensely in 5 years. He will be more than ready to test the easyCredit BBL.'The biggest thing that grew was my confidence. I also became stronger and just learned to slow down the game. I also learned you don't have to always take the game so serious. The game is supposed to be fun. You should never lose the joy', warned Sam Griesel. He also had well known head coach Fred Hoiberg at the helm giving him the last needed spices for a professional career. 'He really helped me a lot with my shot. I was in the gym a lot getting up many reps and just adding confidence. He also had me watching film. I really learned a lot from him', remembered Sam Griesel.

The 23 year old 198cm guard who remembers beating Cale Jacobsen at 1-1 at Nebraska just finished playing for the Boston Celtics at the NBA Summer League. The funny thing is I had thought that the NBA Summer league ended Friday, but it didn't. I had wanted to interview him and figured it might take days for him to answer as is sometimes the case with ballers. I was amazed how quickly he replied back and said hey I'm free in an hour. It had been 4 years since we last spoke, but his voice and the way he spoke quickly got me very comfortable. I asked him if he was still in Vegas thinking the Summer League was over, and he replied yes I am. I actually have a game in 2 hours. Despite that he still took 30 minutes of his time to talk basketball. 'Time really has flown by since we last talked. There has been a lot of change for me and much has happened in my life. All is good. I have had ups and downs, but cool life experiences. I look forward to the future', stated Sam Griesel. So many guys dream to play NBA Summer League and for him, he was lucky that he didn't just land in Las Vegas and went on the floor, but had a little introduction to the Boston Celtics. 'I was in Boston for a 5-6 day training camp so that was really good for me. It was good being a sponge and being around the Celtics culture. I was able to learn from pro's and just playing my role and getting better each day. These days helped me get comfortable. I came to Vegas not expecting to play, but then did. I think I surprised some people in my first 2 games getting good10-15 minutes per game. I had mistakes, but also made good plays. For me the most important thing was learning', warned Sam Griesel. Playing that first season overseas always Americans a wake up call, but what about guys playing in the NBA? It's the same. 'My wake up call was the physicality and athleticism. There were some dudes who have played in the NBA for 4-5 years. It's not all rookies. It was a real adjustment. You have to do the little things to help you stay on the floor', stressed Sam Griesel. But he already had his WOW moment before coming to Las Vegas. 'I had workouts with Utah, Boston and Chicago. Each was a wow moment. I went into the summer not expecting that. It was the greatest thing to have this opportunity', said Sam Griesel.

The ex German U-20 national player who averaged 5.9ppg, 5.3rpg, FGP: 55.6%, 3PT: 22.2%, FT: 62.5% at the European Championships in 2019 winning a Bronze medal would play 4 of 5 Celtics Summer League games having a 2-2 record. He averaged 3/3/1 stats in 13 minutes per game. He had his best game in game 5 having 8/3/2/2 stats in 21 minutes in a 94-77 victory over the Miami Heat. 'I wasn't phenomenal, but I wasn't bad either. I'm happy I could play. I just tried to control what I could control being a good teammate. I think it was a success, because I didn't expect to play', commented Sam Griesel. So how did he like the playing style of the NBA Summer League? It is no secret that guys mostly play for their stats to impress the NBA teams. 'This isn't necessarily my style and I didn't feel comfortable. I'm always a team guy that wants to win. It does feel like a showcase. I just tried to make plays and do the little things necessary to win. I think people appreciated my work. I try to help support those #1 draft pics and be the best teammate possible. What matters most for me is how you treat the person', expressed Sam Griesel. One guy he really tried to support was highly touted rookie Jordan Walsh out of the University of Arkansas. 'He is really talented and a good kid. I can't imagine what he went through as a 19 year old. When I was 19, I was in Germany playing with the U-20 national team. He did a good job and I think surprised many with his offensive abilities. He is a good wing defender and has insanely long arms', stressed Sam Griesel. One sees so many incredible dunks and that sems to be really what all want to see on the highlight video's, but he had a different kind of favorite play. 'I just love assisting guys and setting them up for success. I think my first assist to Davidson in the first game was my favorite', remembered Sam Griesel.

The German/American who is excited to follow Germany at the 2023 World Cup and believes USA have a chance to win the Gold Medal will commence his rookie season in Germany with the Telekom Baskets Bonn. The decision on signing on the dotted line was like a no brainer. How can you go wrong coming to the new sexy of the easyCredit BBL the Telkom Baskets Bonn, having ex NCAA teammate Tyson Ward on board, playing for one of the BBL's top coaches Roel Moors and getting added positive words from Kamar Baldwin who was his Celtics teammate and played for Moors in Goettingen 2 years ago. 'I talked a lot to Tyson Ward about the city. I really like the coach. It is a unique situation for me. I'm coming to a successful new team. I picked Tyson's brain a lot. It is really good that I will be playing in the Basketball Champions League. Tyson and I aren't super close, but he is a good dude. I really look up to him and we won titles together', warned Sam Griesel. He and Moors hit it off instantly. 'We speak the same language. I appreciate his honesty most. He doesn't beat around the bush. We have a good connection', stated Sam Griesel. Moors has constructed an incredible roster and he really implemented the team very well with incredible Germans. They could have a better mix this season of Germans and the question will be how good the imports will produce and mesh with the Germans. There can only be one TJ Shorts and to replace him won't be easy. I know Sam Griesel won't just be a role player, but an impact player. 'I will do what I have to do to help win games. I totally trust coach and will be the best teammate', added Sam Griesel. I have no doubt that he will shine on the court, but fans will also get to know a young man who isn't just a baller, but a very special guy that simply is unique. 'Basketball is important, but not most important. I want to be around good people. Basketball isn't who I am', warned Sam Griesel. He is simply a guy who combines his basketball skill set and character to the fullest with the best not necessarily coming in that order.

Haidara hits the heights again as Mali beat Germany - by Eurobasket News
Mali is fully enjoying life in Madrid as they have secured second place in Group B with a impressive 73-66 victory against Germany. maimouna haidara once again had a standout performance. After recording a triple double in Mali's second game against Chinese Taipei, she sealed a dazzling victory with 16 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. However, this victory for the U18 African champions was a true team effort with four other Malian players reaching double-digit scores. Point guard Fatoumata Sanou (160-PG-2004) contributed 13 points, Sira Thienou (178-F-2004) had 15 points, and Mama Cisse (183-C-2004) scored 12 points. On the German side, Frieda Buhner's 20 points and Annika Soltau (190-PF-2006, college: Washington)'s 11 points were not enough to turn the tide. Mali, who trailed Germany at the end of the third quarter, had an exceptional fourth quarter of 27-16 to secure the victory. On Wednesday at 3 PM UTC, Mali will face Australia in the Round of 16, who finished in third place in Group A.
Courtesy of: basketmali.com

Kapitza re-signs at Freiburg - by Eurobasket News
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Eisvogel USC Freiburg (DBBL) confirmed in their roster 22-year old forward Emilly Kapitza (188cm-2000) for new 2023-24 season. Kapitza has played there for the last six seasons.

Freiburg keeps Nufer for another season - by Eurobasket News
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Eisvogel USC Freiburg (DBBL) re-signed 21-year old 184cm shooting guard Luisa Nufer for new season. Nufer has played there for the last six seasons.
She represented Germany at the FIBA U20 Women's European Championship Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) last year. Her stats at that event were 6 games: 10.8ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.8apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 45.2%, 3PT: 37.0%, FT: 53.8%.
Gohlisch re-signs at ALBA Berlin - by Eurobasket News
ALBA Berlin (DBBL) confirmed in their roster 29-year old point guard Lena Gohlisch (173cm-1993) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Gohlisch has played there for the last four seasons. She helped them to make it to the semifinals.
Gohlisch was a member of German U20 National Team back in 2012.
She has played previously professionally also in France (ASVEL Villeurbanne) and Germany (TuS Lichterfelde Berlin, Berlin Baskets, Berlin Moabit and Hannover). Gohlisch was also voted to Eurobasket.com German 2.Bundesliga North All-Domestic Players Team back in 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2018.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others her team won German 2.Bundesliga Group North Regular Season in 2022.

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GIBRALTAR  
Gibraltar U16 National Team 2023 - by Igor Obradovic
Starting five
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Sofia Afzan
Afzan
Phoebe Reyes
Reyes
Isabelle Dalmedo
Dalmedo
Rhianna King
King
Daniela Martinez
Martinez
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4Sofia Afzan 167-SG-2008 GIB U18 NT Gibraltar
5Nicola Barbara 173-G-2008 GIB U16 NT Gibraltar
6Phoebe Reyes 163-PG-2009 GIB U16 NT Gibraltar
7Isabelle Dalmedo 178-C-2008 GIB U16 NT Gibraltar
8Lucia Hernandez 165-PG-2009 GIB U18 NT Gibraltar
9Anna Pons 165-F-2008 GIB U16 NT Gibraltar
10Brylee Costa 166-SG-2010 GIB U16 NT Gibraltar
11Rhianna King 174-C-2007 GIB U16 NT Gibraltar
12Daniela Martinez 165-PG-2010 GIB U16 NT Gibraltar
13Katelyn Escalona 171-F-2009 GIB U16 NT Gibraltar
14Rania Sayah 174-F-2007 GIB U16 NT Gibraltar
16Ayebaekipreye Beredugo 171-SF-2009 GIB U16 NT Gibraltar

Monica Brown Head Coach GIB U16 NT Gibraltar
Luis Romero-Sanchez Assistant
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GREECE  
Argous Danaoi tabs Georgia Svoronou - by Chris Mammides
GS Argous Danaoi (A2) inked 19-year old 187cm center Georgia Svoronou for upcoming season. Svoronou played most recently at Dafni Agioy in the A1. A1 was a little too high level for her, where in 7 games she averaged just 1.4ppg last season. A2 will be definitely a better match and she can see more playing time.
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Esperos Lamias (C).

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ICELAND  
Raquel Laniero agreed terms with Fjolnir - by Eurobasket News
Fjolnir Reykjavik (Subway League) inked 22-year old Portuguese 171cm point guard Raquel Laniero for upcoming season. Laniero played most recently at U.M.F. Njardvik. In 29 Subway League games in Iceland she recorded very impressive stats: 15.7ppg, 4.6rpg, 5.6apg (top 5) and 2.2spg last season. She helped them to win the Supercup and make to league semifinals. Great season indeed as she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week.
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Sportiva in Portuguese Liga Feminina where in 23 games she averaged 9.9ppg, 4.1rpg, 4.4apg (top 5) and 1.3spg in that year. Laniero contributed to her team making it to the Portuguese League final after they ended regular season as second best team. A very good year in her career as she was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League Honorable Mention. She also played 2 games in Eurocup where she had 10.5ppg, 4.5rpg and 3.0apg in that year.
Laniero represented Portugal at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Udine (Italy) seven years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 9.7ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.1apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 35.0%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 80.0%.

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ITALY  
Mantova adds Cremona to their roster - by Eurobasket News
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San Giorgio Mantova (Serie A2) added to their roster 23-year old swingman Laura Cremona (174cm-2000) for season 2023-24. Cremona played last season at Pallacanestro Femminile Palagiaccio Firenze. In 30 Serie A2 games she recorded 10.0ppg, 2.1rpg and 1.6apg. She helped them to make it to the group final.
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Alperia Basket Club Bolzano where in 29 Serie A2 games she averaged 6.1ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.2apg and 1.2spg in that year.
Cremona has played previously for Battipaglia.

Faenza adds Grande to their roster - by Eurobasket News
E-Work Faenza (Serie A1) added to their roster 17-year old forward Francesca Grande (186cm-2006) for new 2023-24 season. Grande played last season at the junior team of Autosped Castelnuovo Scrivia (Serie A2). But in three games she did not score anything and had only 2 rebounds.
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Civitanova (also in Serie A2) where in four games she did not score anything and had only 7 rebounds.
She represented Italy at the FIBA U16 Women's European Championship in Matosinhos (Portugal) last year. Her stats at that event were 6 games: 0.5ppg.

E-Work Faenza roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Antonia Peresson
Essence Booker

Forward:
Francesca Grande

Center:
Elizabeth Dixon

Treviso signs Veronica Perini - by Eurobasket News
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Nuova Pall. Treviso (Serie A2) signed experienced 35-year old guard Veronica Perini (175cm-1988) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Perini has played for the last two years at Dondi Multistore Vigarano. In 29 Serie A2 games she had 13.1ppg, 5.9rpg, 2.6apg and 1.9spg last season. 2022-23 was a great year as she was named to Eurobasket.com All-Italian A2 South Honorable Mention.
She has spent her entire career in Italy playing for seven other teams: La Spezia, Civitanova, Firenze, Gruppo Sistemi 2000 Porto San Giorgio, Lucca, Orvieto and Gruppo Sistemi 2000 Porto San Giorgio.

Battipaglia keeps Chiapperino for another season - by Eurobasket News
O.ME.P.S. Givova Battipaglia (Serie A2) re-signed 19-year old 178cm forward Giovanna Chiapperino for new season. Chiapperino has played there for the last three seasons.
Battipaglia keeps Lombardi for another season - by Eurobasket News
O.ME.P.S. Givova Battipaglia (Serie A2) re-signed 17-year old 168cm guard Ilaria Lombardi for new season. Lombardi has played there for the last two seasons.
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MALI  
Haidara hits the heights again as Mali beat Germany - by Eurobasket News
Mali is fully enjoying life in Madrid as they have secured second place in Group B with a impressive 73-66 victory against Germany. maimouna haidara once again had a standout performance. After recording a triple double in Mali's second game against Chinese Taipei, she sealed a dazzling victory with 16 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. However, this victory for the U18 African champions was a true team effort with four other Malian players reaching double-digit scores. Point guard Fatoumata Sanou (160-PG-2004) contributed 13 points, Sira Thienou (178-F-2004) had 15 points, and Mama Cisse (183-C-2004) scored 12 points. On the German side, Frieda Buhner's 20 points and Annika Soltau (190-PF-2006, college: Washington)'s 11 points were not enough to turn the tide. Mali, who trailed Germany at the end of the third quarter, had an exceptional fourth quarter of 27-16 to secure the victory. On Wednesday at 3 PM UTC, Mali will face Australia in the Round of 16, who finished in third place in Group A.
Courtesy of: basketmali.com

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MALTA  
Maltese U16 National Team 2023 - by Igor Obradovic
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Jada Said
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Sarah Sciberras
Sciberras
Vanya Baldacchino
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Shanice Farrugia
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Sarah Fenech
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4Jada Said 150-PG-2007 Luxol Malta
5Philippa Riolo 155-G-2007 Starlites Malta
6Sarah Sciberras 163-F-2007 Luxol Malta
7Vanya Baldacchino 164-SF-2007 Luxol Malta
8Rebecca Pace 170-G-2008 Luxol Malta
9Gwen Carabott 165-F-2008 Luxol Malta
10Shanice Farrugia 165-G-2008 Luxol Malta
11Jade Formosa 155-PG-2008 Athleta Malta
12Ella Abela 171-SG-2007 Luxol Malta
13Ylenia Ferrando 158-PG-2008 Starlites Malta
14Sarah Fenech 178-F-2007 Luxol Malta
15Alexia De Martino 179-C-2007 Starlites Malta

Giovanni Gebbia Head Coach
Madeleine De Martino Assistant


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MEXICO  
LNBPF Round 4 of Quarter-Finals. Adelitas make it into semis - by Eurobasket News
Halcones - Panteras 69-77

Panteras looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Samantha Fuehring (191, college: Louisville) who helped to win the game recording 8 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Latvian center Kristine Vitola (196-1991, college: UTEP) who added 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Russian forward Julia Gladkova (185-1994) responded with 23 points and 4 assists and American-Nigerian forward Amy Okonkwo (188-1996, college: TCU) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Four Halcones players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Halcones: J.Gladkova 23+1reb+4ast, A.Okonkwo 20+5reb+2ast, L.Manis 10+8reb+1ast, K.Rakovic 10+2reb+1ast, Q.Urbaniak-Dornstauder 2+2reb, R.Silva 2+4reb+7ast
Panteras: K.Vitola 16+6reb, A.Rodriguez 14+1reb+4ast, A.O'Connor 13+4reb+2ast, I.Jakobsone 8+1reb+6ast, S.Fuehring 8+10reb+5ast, R.Barahman 8+3reb+4ast
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Rojas - Astros 81-80

The game was dominated by American players. Forward Stasha Carey (188-1995, college: Rutgers, agency: Shark Sports Management) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Guard Deja Church (178-1998, college: DePaul) chipped in 24 points. Four Rojas players scored in double figures. Guard Brooke McCarty-Williams (163-1995, college: Texas) produced 22 points and 5 assists and center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side.
Top scorers:
Astros: B.McCarty-Williams 22+4reb+5ast, I.McGee-Stafford 16+8reb+1ast, A.Rembiszewska 13+8reb+2ast, J.Tunstull 8+4reb+2ast, L.Berkani 7+3reb+4ast, P.Rodriguez 6+2ast
Rojas: D.Church 24+4reb+1ast, S.Carey 17+11reb+1ast, A.Coleman 11+6reb+1ast, A.Bethel 10+6reb+5ast, A.Alix 9+1reb+4ast, F.Maria 4+4reb+1ast
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Plateras - Adelitas 58-70

The game was also dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Crystal Bradford (183-1993, college: CMU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds. Center Danielle Adams (185-1989, college: Texas A&M) contributed with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Khadija Brown-Haywood (180-1994, college: Arkansas St.) replied with 19 points and center Vionise Pierre-Louis (193-1995, college: Oklahoma) added 10 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Plateras.
Top scorers:
Plateras: K.Brown-Haywood 19+4reb+3ast, V.Pierre-Louis 10+9reb+3ast, J.Jones 10+6reb+3ast, M.Williams 9+2reb+1ast, V.Preciado 6+2reb, K.Jackson 4+4reb+2ast
Adelitas: C.Bradford 22+14reb, D.Adams 22+10reb, H.Peters 8+6reb+1ast, A.Tolefree 7+3reb, M.Ortiz 5+4reb+6ast, K.Spolyar 4+1reb+1ast
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Libertadoras - Fuerza Regia 71-79

Fuerza Regia had a 13-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Kaila Charles (185-1998, college: Maryland) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds and the other American import guard Destiny Pitts (178, college: Texas A&M) who added 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. At the losing side American power forward Lyndra Weaver (185-1987, college: Virginia) responded with 21 points and 5 rebounds and Greek guard Pinelopi Pavlopoulou (172-1996, college: WSU) scored 9 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.
Top scorers:
Libertadoras: L.Weaver 21+5reb+2ast, M.Garrick 12+5reb+2ast, R.Gray 10+6reb+1ast, M.Benson 9+1reb+1ast, P.Pavlopoulou 9+5reb+7ast, E.Westbrook 6+5reb+3ast
Fuerza Regia: D.Pitts 16+6reb+3ast, R.Perez 12+2reb+1ast, K.Charles 12+16reb+2ast, C.Johnson 11+1reb, A.Nyingifa 10+8reb, D.Dantas 10+2reb+4ast
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MOLDOVA  
Moldovan U16 National Team 2023 - by Igor Obradovic
Starting five
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Irina Nebesnaia
Nebesnaia
Ecaterina Edeniuc
Edeniuc
Victoria Birna
Birna
Ana-Maria Spravnic
Spravnic
Maya Donica
Donica
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0Irina Nebesnaia 183-F-2009 SS Balti Moldova
5Anastasia Musteata 167-G-2007 SS Balti Moldova
7Victoria Moraru 175-SG-2007 SS Balti Moldova
8Ecaterina Edeniuc 168-SF-2007 Briceni Moldova
9Victoria Birna 166-SF-2007 SS Causeni Moldova
11Valeria Lisii 180-F-2008 Briceni Moldova
12Svetlana Trocina 170-G-2008
13Tatiana Smetanchina 180-F-2008 Ceadir-Lunga Moldova
19Ana-Maria Spravnic 172-G-2008 SS Causeni Moldova
25Olga Polodiuc 168-G-2007 ASEM Moldova
26Eva Poltavet 172-F-2008 SS Causeni Moldova
69Maya Donica 175-F-2008 ASEM Moldova

Olga Verghizova Head Coach
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NCAA1  
Women's U19 National Team Takes Group B At 2023 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup - by Eurobasket News
The USA heads into the Round of 16 at the 2023 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup after clinching the top overall spot in Group B with a 112-49 victory over Chinese Taipei on Tuesday at Sports Complex Espartales in Madrid, Spain. Defense was the story of the game for the Americans as they frustrated the Chinese Taipei offense for the full 40 minutes. In the first quarter, the U.S. held their opponent to 4-of-21 shooting from the field, including 0-for-9 from three-point range. Chinese Taipei didn't connect on their first 3-pointer until midway through the second quarter but at that point the Americans already led by double figures (35-17). By halftime the U.S. led 52-20 and the Chinese Taipei shooting percentage was held to 19.0%. Joyce Edwards (190-F-2006) scored 11 of her 19 points in those first 20 minutes by going 5-for-7 from the field. The USA would win the second half too, 60-29. The American offense surpassed the century mark for the second time this tournament on a Hannah Hidalgo 3-pointer with 2:50 left in the fourth quarter (101-45). She finished the game with 16 points and four steals. Elsewhere on the USA roster, five players scored at least 15 points. In addition to Edwards and Hidalgo, Londynn Jones (163-G-2004) (17 points), Breya Cunningham (193-F-2005, college: USA NT U16) (16) and Kiki Rice (180-G-2004) (15) all paced the United States in scoring.
Courtesy of: usab.com


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NORTH MACEDONIA  
Andjelika Mitrashinovic (ex Montana) joins Piestanske Cajky - by Eurobasket News
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Piestanske Cajky (Extraliga) agreed terms with 29-year old North Macedonian international point guard Andjelika Mitrashinovic (177cm-1993) for new 2023-24 season. Mitrashinovic played last season at Montana 2003 in Bulgarian NBL league. In 7 games she was the best scorer with 14.0ppg and averaged 6.6rpg, 6.9apg (leader !!!) and 3.7spg (in top 3). She helped them to make it to the Bulgarian League final after they ended regular season as second best team. Mitrashinovic also played 9 games in WABA where she had very impressive stats: 18.4ppg, 6.7rpg, 6.1apg and 2.9spg. She contributed to her team making it to the semifinals. Good season as she was named League Player of the Week (2 times).
Mitrashinovic won WABA championship title in 2018 and 2020 and the cup in 2018 and 2020.
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Tarbes Gespe Bigorre in French LFB. In 21 games she recorded 5.5ppg, 2.5rpg, 1.5apg and 1.3spg in that year. She also played 7 games in Eurocup where she got 5.0ppg, 4.0rpg, 3.1apg and 1.3spg in that year.
Mitrashinovic represented North Macedonia at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2015 nine years ago. Her stats at that event were 5 games: 7.8ppg, 3.2rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 38.2%, 3PT: 13.3%, FT: 35.0%.
She has played also professionally in Bosnia (Celik and Banovici), Montenegro (Buducnost) and North Macedonia (ZKK Vardar Mladinec Skopje, Badel and KAM Basket).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others she was voted Eurobasket.com All-Montenegrin League Defensive Player of the Year back in 2018. Mitrashinovic won WABA championship title in 2018 and 2020 and the cup in 2018 and 2020.

Piestanske Cajky roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Andjelika Mitrashinovic
Evita Herminjard

Forward:
Ke'Shunan James

Center:
Anna Jurcenkova

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PORTUGAL  
Raquel Laniero agreed terms with Fjolnir - by Eurobasket News
Fjolnir Reykjavik (Subway League) inked 22-year old Portuguese 171cm point guard Raquel Laniero for upcoming season. Laniero played most recently at U.M.F. Njardvik. In 29 Subway League games in Iceland she recorded very impressive stats: 15.7ppg, 4.6rpg, 5.6apg (top 5) and 2.2spg last season. She helped them to win the Supercup and make to league semifinals. Great season indeed as she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week.
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Sportiva in Portuguese Liga Feminina where in 23 games she averaged 9.9ppg, 4.1rpg, 4.4apg (top 5) and 1.3spg in that year. Laniero contributed to her team making it to the Portuguese League final after they ended regular season as second best team. A very good year in her career as she was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League Honorable Mention. She also played 2 games in Eurocup where she had 10.5ppg, 4.5rpg and 3.0apg in that year.
Laniero represented Portugal at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Udine (Italy) seven years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 9.7ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.1apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 35.0%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 80.0%.

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ROMANIA  
Cluj Napoca keeps Uiuiu for another season - by Eurobasket News
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CS Universitatea Cluj Napoca (Liga Nationala) re-signed experienced 34-year old former international 183cm small forward Alexandra Uiuiu for new season. Uiuiu has played there for the last four seasons.
She was a member of Romanian international program for some years. Uiuiu was called to Romanian Senior National Team between 2009 and 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2009.
She has played previously professionally also in Austria (Enns) and Romania (Targoviste, Arad, Sibiu, Satu Mare and Alba Iulia). Uiuiu won CEWL championship title in 2014, 2016 and 2018 and made it to the cup final in 2007, 2013, 2015 and 2018. She was voted to Romanian League All-Star Game back in 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2015 and 2016.
Arad lands Boglarka Biszak - by Eurobasket News
FCC Baschet Arad (Liga Nationala) tabbed 24-year old international 175cm forward Boglarka Biszak for new season. Biszak played most recently at ACS KSE Targu Secuiesc. In 26 Liga Nationala games she averaged 9.9ppg, 5.0rpg, 2.5apg and 1.3spg last season.
The previous (2021-22) season she played at CS Municipal Satu Mare where in 31 Liga Nationala games she had 3.9ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.4spg in that year. She helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. They also played in the Cup final. They also advanced to the league semifinals.
Biszak represented Romania at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Prishtina (Kosovo) four years ago.
She has played previously for Cluj Napoca.
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SLOVAKIA  
Piestanske Cajky sign Evita Herminjard - by Eurobasket News
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Piestanske Cajky (Extraliga) tabbed 25-year old Swiss international 175cm guard Evita Herminjard for new season. Herminjard is the second foreign player in the roster as USA Ke'Shunan James signed here earlier.
She played most recently at Champagne in French LF2 league. In 24 games she averaged 6.7ppg, 2.5rpg and 4.7apg (top 3) last season. She helped them to make it to the semifinals.
She was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Division B Honorable Mention back in 2013 and 2014.
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Aulnoye-Aymeries (also in LF2) where in 25 games she had 9.7ppg, 3.5rpg, 4.0apg and 1.2spg in that year.
She has been also a member of Swiss international program for some years. She has regularly played for Swiss senior team since 2015 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2012.
Herminjard represented Switzerland at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2017 seven years ago. Her stats at that event were 6 games: 0.3ppg.
She has played also professionally for other French teams like Montbrison and Lyon.
Her team won French LF2 Regular Season in 2020. Herminjard was also selected to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Division B Honorable Mention back in 2013 and 2014.
Striesova re-signs at Slavia Banska Bystrica - by Eurobasket News
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Slavia Banska Bystrica (Extraliga) confirmed in their roster 26-year old guard Lucia Striesova (184cm-1997, college: RMU) for upcoming 2023-24 season. Striesova has played there for the last six seasons. She helped them to make it to the Slovakian Extraliga final after they ended regular season as second best team. Striesova played 5 games in Eurocup where she had 7.2ppg, 1.6rpg and 1.0apg last season.
She represented Slovakia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B for Women in Bucharest (Romania) eight years ago. Her team won Gold and her stats at that event were 7 games: 7.1ppg, 4.3rpg, 2.1apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 32.3%, 3PT: 36.8%, FT: 69.2%.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Austrian-Slovakian ASWBL Honorable Mention back in 2014.
Striesova attended Robert Morris University until 2017 and it will be her seventh season as a professional player.

Slavia Banska Bystrica keeps Holikova for another season - by Eurobasket News
Slavia Banska Bystrica (Extraliga) re-signed 20-year old 184cm small forward Erika Holikova for upcoming season. Holikova has played there for the last four seasons. She helped them to make it to the Slovakian Extraliga final after they ended regular season as second best team. Holikova played 8 games in Eurocup where she averaged just 1.9ppg and 1.6rpg last season.
She represented Slovakia at the FIBA U20 Women's European Championship Division B in Skopje (North Macedonia) last year. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 4.7ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.4apg.
Holikova has played previously for Zvolen.

Janstova re-signs at Slavia Banska Bystrica - by Eurobasket News
Slavia Banska Bystrica (Extraliga) confirmed in their roster 19-year old center Nina Janstova (189cm-2004) for new 2023-24 season. Janstova has played there for the last three seasons. She helped them to make it to the Slovakian Extraliga final after they ended regular season as second best team. Janstova played 7 games in Eurocup where she had 8.7ppg, 6.1rpg and 1.0bpg last season.
She represented Slovakia at the FIBA U18 Women's European Championship Division B in Sofia (Bulgaria) last year. Her team got to the Semifinals but her stats at that event were not that impressive as she did not score anything.

Ruzomberok welcomes back Yatskovets - by Eurobasket News
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MBK Ruzomberok (Extraliga) landed 25-year old Ukrainian ex-international 188cm forward Olha Yatskovets, agency: LBM Management for new season. It is actually her comeback to MBK as she has played here before. The last time (2020-2021) she played at BC Winterthur in Swiss NLB league. Yatskovets missed last two seasons and had longer break from professional basketball.
She was also a member of Ukrainian international program for some years. Yatskovets played for Ukrainian Senior National Team between 2016 and 2021 and previously for U20 National Team in 2017.
She represented Ukraine at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) in Serbia and Latvia four years ago. Her stats at that event were 2 games: 1.0ppg.
Yatskovets has played also professionally for other Ukrainian teams like Chaika and Avangard. Her team won Slovakian Cup in 2019 and 2020. She voted toEurobasket.com All-Ukrainian National League Player of the Year back in 2015 and 2016.
Liana Uzovicova (ex Zabiny Brno B) signs at Slavia Banska Bystrica - by Eurobasket News
Slavia Banska Bystrica (Extraliga) landed 19-year old Slovakian 179cm shooting guard Liana Uzovicova for upcoming season. Uzovicova has played for the last two years at Basket Zabiny Brno B team in 1Liga in Czech Republic. In 20 games she averaged 8.0ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.6apg and 1.4spg last season. A very good year in her career as she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Czech Rep. 1Liga Honorable Mention.
She was a member of Slovakian U18 National Team two years ago.

Slavia Banska Bystrica roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Lucia Striesova
Liana Uzovicova

Forward:
Erika Holikova

Center:
Nina Janstova
Andjelika Mitrashinovic (ex Montana) joins Piestanske Cajky - by Eurobasket News
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Piestanske Cajky (Extraliga) agreed terms with 29-year old North Macedonian international point guard Andjelika Mitrashinovic (177cm-1993) for new 2023-24 season. Mitrashinovic played last season at Montana 2003 in Bulgarian NBL league. In 7 games she was the best scorer with 14.0ppg and averaged 6.6rpg, 6.9apg (leader !!!) and 3.7spg (in top 3). She helped them to make it to the Bulgarian League final after they ended regular season as second best team. Mitrashinovic also played 9 games in WABA where she had very impressive stats: 18.4ppg, 6.7rpg, 6.1apg and 2.9spg. She contributed to her team making it to the semifinals. Good season as she was named League Player of the Week (2 times).
Mitrashinovic won WABA championship title in 2018 and 2020 and the cup in 2018 and 2020.
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Tarbes Gespe Bigorre in French LFB. In 21 games she recorded 5.5ppg, 2.5rpg, 1.5apg and 1.3spg in that year. She also played 7 games in Eurocup where she got 5.0ppg, 4.0rpg, 3.1apg and 1.3spg in that year.
Mitrashinovic represented North Macedonia at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2015 nine years ago. Her stats at that event were 5 games: 7.8ppg, 3.2rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 38.2%, 3PT: 13.3%, FT: 35.0%.
She has played also professionally in Bosnia (Celik and Banovici), Montenegro (Buducnost) and North Macedonia (ZKK Vardar Mladinec Skopje, Badel and KAM Basket).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others she was voted Eurobasket.com All-Montenegrin League Defensive Player of the Year back in 2018. Mitrashinovic won WABA championship title in 2018 and 2020 and the cup in 2018 and 2020.

Piestanske Cajky roster for 2023-24:

Guards:
Andjelika Mitrashinovic
Evita Herminjard

Forward:
Ke'Shunan James

Center:
Anna Jurcenkova

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SPAIN  
Leganes add Soriano to their roster - by Eurobasket News
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Innova-TSN Leganes (LF Endesa) added to their roster 25-year old forward Cristina Soriano (196cm-1998, college: UMKC) for new 2023-24 season. Soriano has played for the last three years at IDK Eustotren in the LF Endesa. But in 26 games she recorded just 1.1ppg last season. She also played 6 games in Eurocup where she averaged only 1.2ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.2apg.
Soriano has played also professionally in Belgium (Namur).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others she won Belgian League championship title in 2021. She was voted to WAC All-Defensive Team back in 2020.
Soriano graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City in 2020 and it will be her fourth season as a professional player.

Picken Claret lands Yaiza Lazaro - by Eurobasket News
LF Challenge newcomer Picken Claret Valencia tabbed 29-year old 190cm power forward Yaiza Lazaro, agency: Promo Sport ID for new season. Lazaro played most recently at Castello in the LF2. In four games she averaged 3.5ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.3spg last season.
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Al-Qazeres where in 28 LF Challenge games she had 6.1ppg and 4.0rpg in that year.
She represented Spain at the World Championships U19 in Lithuania ten years ago. Her team got to the Semifinals and her stats at that event were 4 games: 1.0ppg, 1.3rpg.
Lazaro has played previously for six other teams: Patatas Hijolusa, Segle XXI Bercelona, GDKO Bizkaia, Gernika, Almeria and Zaragoza.
She won Spanish LF2 championship title in 2014.
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SWITZERLAND  
Piestanske Cajky sign Evita Herminjard - by Eurobasket News
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Piestanske Cajky (Extraliga) tabbed 25-year old Swiss international 175cm guard Evita Herminjard for new season. Herminjard is the second foreign player in the roster as USA Ke'Shunan James signed here earlier.
She played most recently at Champagne in French LF2 league. In 24 games she averaged 6.7ppg, 2.5rpg and 4.7apg (top 3) last season. She helped them to make it to the semifinals.
She was also voted to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Division B Honorable Mention back in 2013 and 2014.
The previous (2021-22) season she played at Aulnoye-Aymeries (also in LF2) where in 25 games she had 9.7ppg, 3.5rpg, 4.0apg and 1.2spg in that year.
She has been also a member of Swiss international program for some years. She has regularly played for Swiss senior team since 2015 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2012.
Herminjard represented Switzerland at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2017 seven years ago. Her stats at that event were 6 games: 0.3ppg.
She has played also professionally for other French teams like Montbrison and Lyon.
Her team won French LF2 Regular Season in 2020. Herminjard was also selected to Eurobasket.com All-European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Division B Honorable Mention back in 2013 and 2014.
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TAIWAN  
Women's U19 National Team Takes Group B At 2023 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup - by Eurobasket News
The USA heads into the Round of 16 at the 2023 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup after clinching the top overall spot in Group B with a 112-49 victory over Chinese Taipei on Tuesday at Sports Complex Espartales in Madrid, Spain. Defense was the story of the game for the Americans as they frustrated the Chinese Taipei offense for the full 40 minutes. In the first quarter, the U.S. held their opponent to 4-of-21 shooting from the field, including 0-for-9 from three-point range. Chinese Taipei didn't connect on their first 3-pointer until midway through the second quarter but at that point the Americans already led by double figures (35-17). By halftime the U.S. led 52-20 and the Chinese Taipei shooting percentage was held to 19.0%. Joyce Edwards (190-F-2006) scored 11 of her 19 points in those first 20 minutes by going 5-for-7 from the field. The USA would win the second half too, 60-29. The American offense surpassed the century mark for the second time this tournament on a Hannah Hidalgo 3-pointer with 2:50 left in the fourth quarter (101-45). She finished the game with 16 points and four steals. Elsewhere on the USA roster, five players scored at least 15 points. In addition to Edwards and Hidalgo, Londynn Jones (163-G-2004) (17 points), Breya Cunningham (193-F-2005, college: USA NT U16) (16) and Kiki Rice (180-G-2004) (15) all paced the United States in scoring.
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UGANDA  
Tracy Namugosa gets MVP of the Week award for Ugandan NBL - by Eurobasket News
Tracy Namugosa (G) had a very impressive game in the last round for UCU Ladies and that's her to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 20.
The guard had the game-high 18 points adding nine rebounds and four assists for UCU Ladies in her team's victory, helping them to outclass Angels (#11, 3-13) with 40-point margin 74-34. UCU Ladies is placed at 3rd position in Ugandan NBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. UCU Ladies will need more victories to improve their 11-3 record. In the team's last game Namugosa had a remarkable 81.8% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at UCU Ladies, through which she has constantly improved. Namugosa has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in assists (7th best: 3.1apg) and averages solid 3.4spg.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was another UCU Ladies' star - young international Bridget Aber (2001). Aber impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 14 points and 15 rebounds. Of course together with Namugosa she helped UCU Ladies with another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Kampala Uni (#8, 4-12) 68-42. This victory allowed UCU Ladies to move up to 3rd position in the standings. Her team's 11-3 record is not bad at all. Aber is one of the most experienced players at UCU Ladies and similarly like Tracy Namugosa has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

The third best performed player last round was international forward Sarah Ageno (176-F) of top-ranked JTL Jaguars. Ageno showcased her all-around game by recording 16 points, eight rebounds and five assists in the last round. She was a key player of JTL Jaguars, leading her team to a 60-57 win against the lower-ranked Miracle (#7, 9-8). Ageno has a great season in Uganda. After 15 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 14.3ppg (7th best), rebounds with 12.1rpg (7th best) and assists with 4.0apg (3rd best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Hope Akello (183-F/C-1997) of JKL Dolphins - 9 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists
5. Hajara Najjuko (1998) of UCU Ladies - 19 points and 6 rebounds
6. Becky Longom (F) of JKL Dolphins - 8 points and 10 rebounds
7. Aziida Nabayunga (2000) of UCU Ladies - 9 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Mercy Batamuliza) of Kampala Uni - 10 points and 19 rebounds
9. Ritah Imanishimwe (173-G-1996) of JKL Dolphins - 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists
10. Shillah Lamunu) of UCU Ladies - 16 points and 6 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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UKRAINE  
Ruzomberok welcomes back Yatskovets - by Eurobasket News
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MBK Ruzomberok (Extraliga) landed 25-year old Ukrainian ex-international 188cm forward Olha Yatskovets, agency: LBM Management for new season. It is actually her comeback to MBK as she has played here before. The last time (2020-2021) she played at BC Winterthur in Swiss NLB league. Yatskovets missed last two seasons and had longer break from professional basketball.
She was also a member of Ukrainian international program for some years. Yatskovets played for Ukrainian Senior National Team between 2016 and 2021 and previously for U20 National Team in 2017.
She represented Ukraine at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) in Serbia and Latvia four years ago. Her stats at that event were 2 games: 1.0ppg.
Yatskovets has played also professionally for other Ukrainian teams like Chaika and Avangard. Her team won Slovakian Cup in 2019 and 2020. She voted toEurobasket.com All-Ukrainian National League Player of the Year back in 2015 and 2016.
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UNITED KINGDOM  
Bristol Academy Flyers tab Kimberley Kheing - by Eurobasket News
Bristol Academy Flyers (NBL D1) inked 23-year old 170cm guard Kimberley Kheing for upcoming season. Kheing has played for the last five years at Cardiff Met Archers in the WBBL. In 10 games she averaged just 2.9ppg, 2.4rpg and 1.3apg last season.

Kristine Anigwe joins Sun - by Eurobasket News
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Connecticut Sun agreed terms with 26-year old British-American international power forward Kristine Anigwe (6'4''-1997, college: California). Anigwe played this summer at Chicago Sky (WNBA). In 10 games just recently she had only 2.5ppg and 2.1rpg. The last season she played at Passalacqua Ragusa in Italian Serie A1 where in 28 games she recorded very impressive stats: 16.2ppg, 10.4rpg and 1.3apg. She helped them to make it to the Supercup semifinals. 2022-23 was a great season as she was named to Eurobasket.com All-Italian A1 Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week (2 times).
In 2019 she was drafted by Connecticut Sun (WNBA) in first round (9th overall).
Anigwe graduated from University of California and it will be her sixth season in pro basketball.
She also represented United Kingdom at the World Championships U19 in Chekhov (Russia) eight years ago. Her team won Gold and her stats at that event were 5 games: 5.2ppg, 2.6rpg, FGP: 35.3%, FT: 70.0%.
Anigwe has played previously professionally in Turkey (Izmit and Mersin) and other WNBA teams (Dallas Wings, LA Sparks and Phoenix Mercury).
She was voted All-Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year back in 2019.

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Kristine Anigwe joins Sun - by Eurobasket News
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Connecticut Sun agreed terms with 26-year old British-American international power forward Kristine Anigwe (6'4''-1997, college: California). Anigwe played this summer at Chicago Sky (WNBA). In 10 games just recently she had only 2.5ppg and 2.1rpg. The last season she played at Passalacqua Ragusa in Italian Serie A1 where in 28 games she recorded very impressive stats: 16.2ppg, 10.4rpg and 1.3apg. She helped them to make it to the Supercup semifinals. 2022-23 was a great season as she was named to Eurobasket.com All-Italian A1 Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week (2 times).
In 2019 she was drafted by Connecticut Sun (WNBA) in first round (9th overall).
Anigwe graduated from University of California and it will be her sixth season in pro basketball.
She also represented United Kingdom at the World Championships U19 in Chekhov (Russia) eight years ago. Her team won Gold and her stats at that event were 5 games: 5.2ppg, 2.6rpg, FGP: 35.3%, FT: 70.0%.
Anigwe has played previously professionally in Turkey (Izmit and Mersin) and other WNBA teams (Dallas Wings, LA Sparks and Phoenix Mercury).
She was voted All-Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year back in 2019.

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WORLD CUP U19  
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Results and Stats from Day 3 in Spain - by Eurobasket News
Argentina - Spain 35-74
Spain coasted past Argentina to finish the group stage undefeated. Spain grabbed a 33-12 halftime lead. They unloaded 41 points in the second half to ease to the third straight victory. Ines Outeiral posted 12 points, while Deva Bermejo (166-PG-2004) added 10 points for the winners. Nicole Tapari (172-G-2004) answered with 8 points for Argentina.

Australia - France 68-72
France outscored Australia to earn the second position in Group A. les Bleues earned a 42-32 halftime advantage. Australia managed to pull within one point at the final break. But France responded with a 20-17 run in the fourth stanza to snatch the victory. Leila Lacan (174-PG-2004) came up with 16 points, while Anaelle Dutat (183-F-2004) had 12 points for the winners. Isobel Borlase (180-G-2004, agency: ONE Sports and Entertainment) and Nyadiew Puoch (189-C-2004) tossed in 14 points apiece for Australia.

Mali - Germany 73-66
Mali overcame Germany to earn the second position in Group B. The teams were tied at 32 heading into the second half. Germany surged ahead in the third term taking a 4-point lead. But Mali responded with a 27-16 run in the fourth term to snatch the win. Maimouna Haidara (181-PF-2004) posted 16 points and 13 rebounds, while Sira Thienou (178-F-2004) added 15 points for Mali. Frieda Buehner (184-F/C-2004, college: Florida) replied with 20 points and 8 rebounds for Germany.

Taiwan - USA 49-112
USA fired past Taiwan to gain 3-0 record atop of Group B. USA piled up a massive 52-20 halftime lead. They unleashed 60 points in the second half and raced to a comfortable win at the end. Joyce Edwards registered 19 points, while Londynn Jones (163-G-2004) added 17 points for the winning side. Li En-Hsin (162-G-2005) delivered 8 points for Taiwan.

Japan - Lithuania 80-78
Japan held off Lithuania to remain undefeated in Torrejon. They finished atop of Group C at 3-0 record. Minami Yabu (178-F-2004) posted 23 points to lead the charge. Japan recorded a 44-41 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 7-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. Lithuania cut the deficit in the final stanza but could not avoid the loss. Nanami Tsuno (158-PG-2004) had 19 points for Japan. Vilte Andrinaviciute responded with 25 points for Lithuania.

Brazil - Italy 74-84
Italy registered the first win at the championship as they overcame Brazil in Group C action. The Azzurri claimed a 34-16 lead ten minutes into the game. Brazil outscored their opponents in each of the remaining quarters but could not avert the loss. Vittoria Blasigh notched 27 points, while Eleonora Villa (172-G-2004, agency: Players Group) had 14 points for Italy. Taissa Nascimento (178-SF-2005) replied with 16 points and 9 rebounds for Brazil.

Egypt - Canada 44-100
Canada posted the third straight victory at the tournament. They stunned Egypt to finish the group stage undefeated. Canada built a 51-17 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Syla Swords (182-G-2006) posted 22 points, while T'Yana Todd (183-G-2004) added 13 points for Canada. Jana Elalfy (192-C-2005) accounted for 20 points and 9 rebounds for Egypt.

China - Czech Republic 59-75
Czech Republic outscored China to earn the second position in Group D. The Europeans led by just two points at halftime 35-33. But they went on a 21-9 run in the fourth quarter to ice the victory. Dominika Paurova (183-F/C-2005) provided 20 points, while Emma Cechova (195-F-2004) added 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Czech team. Duoling Hu (175-G-2005) answered with 18 points for China.



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Finau's pro career starts at Swish - by Faatimah
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Oakland Swish tabbed 22-year old 5-9 guard Lesila Finau. Finau just graduated from California Baptist University (NCAA). In only one game she had 15 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals last season.
She started her college career at University of Colorado (NCAA) where she played four seasons. Then she moved to California Baptist University (NCAA). Her high school career she had spent at Dublin in Dublin, CA.
So her pro career will start in the States.