Category: Turkish EuroLeague

Zalgaris signs Josh Nebo

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From the Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Zalgiris Kaunas announced the addition of forward/center Josh Nebo. He signed a 1+1 deal with the Lithuanian club to compete in EuroLeague for the first time in his career. Per Zalgiris: Nebo (2.06 meters, 23 years old) arrives from Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli League where he averaged 13.6 points, led the competition with 9.9 rebounds and also had 1.1 blocks in 26 appearances this past season. It was the first professional season for Nebo, who previously split his four seasons in college between St. Francis University and…

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Zenit Saint-Petersburg signs American PG Conner Frankamp

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By Johnny Askounis from Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Conner Frankamp is the latest newcomer for Zenit Saint-Petersburg, the team announced Monday. He inked a two-year contract. His move to the Russian Turkish Airlines EuroLeague team was reported by Eurohoops. Frankamp, 25, is coming off a solid season at UCAM Murcia. The former player of both Kansas and Wichita State in the NCAA averaged 15.7 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.2 rebounds per ACB match as his side narrowly missed a playoffs berth. “I have the chance to play at the highest level, in EuroLeague,” he…

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Semen Antonov re-signs with CSKA

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By Johnny Askounis of eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Semen Antonov extended his contract with CSKA until the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, the Russian powerhouse announced Monday. “I love reading books and I know that their main value is the expectation of something new, the emotions and sensations that the disclosure of the plot and the author’s idea brings. However, in life and sports, it is important to know what awaits you at a new turn, what tomorrow will be like. Therefore, I perceive the extension of relations with my native club…

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Mantas Kalnietis returns to Zalgaris Kaunas

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Zalgiris Kaunas returns Mantas Kalnietis to the place he calls home By Johnny Askounis at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Mantas Kalnietis penned a two-year contract with Zalgiris Kaunas, the Lithuanian powerhouse announced Monday. Kalnietis, 34, made his pro debut with Zalgiris and returned for another stint in the first half of the 2015-16 season. He signed up for his 12th Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season, first since 2017-18 and eighth with Zalgiris. Per the press release: “Zalgiris continues lining up its ranks for next season with the signing of Mantas Kalnietis. The two sides…

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Olympiacos and Panthanaikos targeting Kostas Antetokounmpo

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From Barbarousis of eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Olympiacos Piraeus and Panathinaikos Athens have inquired about big man Kostas Antetokounmpo according to Eurohoops sources. Antetokounmpo, 23, is becoming a free agent after spending the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. He’s now occupied with the Greek national team ahead of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament of Canada and will then evaluate the offers he has in order to decide on his future. He had 14 points with Greece in a friendly win over Puerto Rico Saturday (20/6). In 2020-21 Antetokounmpo played 3.7 minutes over 15 NBA…

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Furkan Korkmaz and Ersan Ilyasovs joining Turkey for Olympic Qualifying Tournament

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From  Antonis Stroggylakis at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net The Turkish national team can count on the services of both Furkan Korkmaz and Ersan Ilyasova in its effort to make the Olympic Games for the first time in 70 years. Korkmaz and Ilyasova will join their national team in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament of Victoria, Canada (29/6  to 4/7) where the “12 Giant Men” will compete for the ticket that will lead to Tokyo. “Ersan Ilyasova and Furkman Korkmaz will be included in our camp activities in Canada,” Turkey Team Manager Kerem Tunceri said…

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By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net After winning the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and the Turkish Super League championships in 2021, Anadolu Efes head coach Ergin Ataman attended the Antalya Diplomacy Forum and discussed hot topics surrounding Efes. Ataman was asked about whether or not he would ever join Fenerbahce and admitted that he has received offers from other European clubs, though he wants to stay committed with Efes and try his luck in the NBA in the future. “I’m very happy at Anadolu Efes. Not Fenerbahce, but I got many offers from Europe this year. My goal is to continue to…

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Bojan Bogdovich will suit up for Croatian National Team

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From the team at Eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic said he will be joining the Croatian national team in the upcoming Olympic Qualifiers. Croatia is hosting one of the qualifying tournaments in Split, aiming to make its second straight Olympic Games. “I’ll take part in the national team, so I’ll head right to training in 7 or 8 days,” Bogdanovic said during his season exit interview, per Eric Walden of the Salt Lake Tribune. Bogdanovic and the Jazz were eliminated 2-4 by the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference semifinals after beginning the…

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Eurohoops News: Pau Gasol not ruling out playing one more season

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By Alex Madrid at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net After winning his first Spanish ACB League championship title in 20 years, Pau Gasol didn’t give a certain answer on whether this was his final game with a club. Gasol had said many times that Game 2 of the Finals vs. Real Madrid could be his “last match in Palau.” Following the match, he didn’t want to shut that door completely. “Yes, well. I’ve always said it. It may be the last (game in Palau). Ok, we will see. It is time to rest and…

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Eurohoops News: Barca sweeps Real Madrid in ACB Finals

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By Antonis Stroggylakis of Eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net Seven years. That’s how long Barcelona waited to celebrate a championship title in the Spanish ACB League. Never before had the club been without this trophy for so many consecutive years since its emergence as a powerhouse in the early 1980s. This long wait is now over. Nikola Mirotic scored a season-high 27 points and was named Finals MVP as Barcelona crushed Real Madrid 92 – 73 in Game 2 to sweep the best-of-three series and win its first domestic championship since 2014 and 19th…

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