Eurohoops News: Marc Gasol to reportedly sign with Spanish club Girona

Marc Gasol has decided to move on from the NBA and Girona will be his next and potentially last destination By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net It has been already known, following his trade from the LA Lakers to the Memphis Grizzlies, that Marc Gasol will move on from the NBA and remain in native Spain besides his family. That also opened up a path for him to play in Europe once again after 13 years. His name was linked to Barcelona and Girona, the two teams he played for before joining the NBA.…

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Eurohoops News: Partizan gets it done in triple OT, other prep score

Partizan got away with the win in an epic triple-overtime battle against Monaco in the Istanbul Cup semifinal By Eurohoops team  / info@eurohoops.net The new season is approaching and teams keep up their preparation across multiple stages in the Old Continent on Saturday. An epic showdown that ended in triple overtime sent Partizan to the final of the Istanbul Cup, after prevailing over AS Monaco 120-114. After a fairly balanced second half, no team could sustain the lead towards the final win, leading the game to overtime. At the 50-minute mark, Partizan…

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Overseas Hoops: Anadolu Efes bests AX Armani Exchange Olimpia in preseason tilt

A friendly win for Anadolu Efes in its first of two straight preseason fixtures opposite AX Armani Exchange Olimpia Milano By Johnny Askounis at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Anadolu Efes defeated AX Armani Exchange Olimpia Milano, 95-83, on Thursday. Vasilije Micic poured 23 points. Newcomer Filip Petrusev paired 20 points with eight rebounds in his preseason debut. Krunoslav Simon logged 19 points and nine assists. Rodrigue Beaubois added 17 points. A 30-9 run in the third quarter strongly shifted the momentum in favor of the team coached by Ergin Ataman. The hosts…

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Overseas Hoops: Bayern arena will be at 90% capacity this season

Bayern’s Audi Dome will welcome fans back at 90% capacity for next season By Eurohoops team at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net 549 days after FC Bayern Munich fans made their last appearance at the Audi Dome, the team announced that it will open up its doors for 5,750 fans in the upcoming 2021-22 season. With the implementation of the 14th Bavarian Infection Protection Ordinance, home games of the German club can now host up to a 90% capacity in Audi Dome. All spectators are required to wear face masks, while there are no…

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Monaco signs Brock Motum

Brock Motum is ready for his EuroLeague return with AS Monaco By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net AS Monaco has signed power forward Brock Motum to a deal, the French club announced Friday. Motum, 30, returns to the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague for his sixth campaign, after playing with Zalgiris, Anadolu Efes and Valencia in the past. The Australian forward spent the previous season between Galatasaray and Nanterre 92. He posted an average of 15 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists per Basketball Champions League contest with Galatasaray. In his first experience in the French Jeep Elite with Nanterre, he had an average of…

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Overseas Hoops: The 10 best EuroLeague Free agents still on the board

Eurohoops picked out ten names that are still available on the market and there are some great opportunities for EuroLeague teams, especially when it comes to the frontcourt By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net After the top ten EuroLeague signings of the summer, Eurohoops presents a list of ten players that are still available on the market and would be a valuable addition to any team. An honorable mention goes to Dragan Bender who is still recovering from his injury. While he is in theory a free agent, Bender is expected to have a new…

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Overseas Hoops: Filou Oostende signs Brandon McCoy

The former UNLV center Brandon McCoy jumps in for Filou Oostende By Johnny Askounis at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Filou Oostende has secured the services of American center Brandon McCoy, the team announced Tuesday. McCoy, 23, after two G League seasons at the Wisconsin Herd, split 2020-21 between Zlatibor of Serbia’s KSL and Puerto Rico’s Grises de Humacao. Also, he was part of Team USA in the 2017 FIBA U19 World Cup capturing a bronze medal. He last played for the Miami Heat in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. His showings produced…

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Ron Baker retires at 28

Former Wichita State star Ron Baker has retired at the age of 28 due to injuries. Baker went undrafted in the NBA back in 2016 appeared in 96 games over three seasons with the New York Knicks and Washington Wizards and he would average 3.1 points ,1.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists during his time in the Association. In 2019-20 Baker would suit up for CSKA Moscow and in 27 games he put up 2.6 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 11.1 minutes per contest. Baker has now been named…

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Overseas Hoops: Bayern Munich sign power forward Augustine Rubit

The veteran forward who finished last season in Kaunas, returns to Germany for the local champions By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Augustine Rubit is the last addition of Bayern Munich as the club announced. The 32-year-old power forward who played last season in Lithuania, winning the double with Zalgiris Kaunas, returns to familiar ground. Rubit previously played in Germany for Tubingen, Ulm, and Bamberg. His point average from 187 BBL games is 13 points per game. In Munich, he is getting ready for his fourth season in the EuroLeague, where he is…

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Overseas Hoops: Lavrio Megabolt adds guard Jahvon Blair

Lavrio completes yet another move, brings in Canadian guard Jahvon Blair By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net /info@eurohoops.net Lavrio Megabolt announced the addition of Jahvon Blair on Monday. Blair, 23, spent the last four years at Georgetown. He averaged 15.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per NCAA game in his senior season as the Hoyas exited in the first round of the postseason. The pro rookie from Canada jumps in the strong list of newcomers for the team coached by Christos Serelis featuring Alexandros Nikolaidis, Alfis Pilavios, Dimitris Kaklamanakis, Jerry…

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