Category: Turkish EuroLeague

Overseas Hoops: FC Barcelona and Zalgaris Kaunas officially begin their season

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The 2021-22 season officially begins for FC Barcelona and Zalgiris Kaunas By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net A brand new season for FC Barcelona and Zalgiris Kaunas. Three additions in the form of Nicolas Laprovittola, Sertac Sanli, and Rokas Jokubaitis have been completed so far during the summer by the Spanish powerhouse. Returning players include Nikola Mirotic, Nick Calathes, Cory Higgins, Alex Abrines, and Brandon Davies, among others. Besides the players of the senior team, seven more players of the junior teams have been named to the preseason squad. James Nnaji, Michael…

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Overseas Hoops:ALBA Berlin names Israel Gonzalez new head coach

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Aito Garcia Reneses is taking a sabbatical and not retiring yet from coaching By Eurohoops team at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Former assistant Israel Gonzalez is the new coach of ALBA Berlin, as the club announced. Per EuroLeague: “ALBA Berlin appointed Israel Gonzalez as the new head of bench, replacing Aito Garcia Reneses who took a sabbatical, the club announced on Tuesday. Gonzalez, 46, has been with ALBA for the past four years as part of coach Garcia’s staff. He was promoted to an associate head coach position in November, and now takes…

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EuroLeague teams preparing for preseason

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Europe’s elite is getting ready for the upcoming challenges By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net The summer rest is coming to an end and the EuroLeague teams are slowly starting their preparations for the upcoming 2021-22 campaign. As usual, the players first go through the traditional medical check-ups and then continue with their individual or team practices depending on the plan and program. So far, most of the teams have started the preparations in some capacity while there are squads that have gotten slightly longer rest. On the other hand, there is…

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Overseas Hoops: Besiktas Icrypex signs Ata Kahraman

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Ata Kahraman becomes the fourth newcomer for Besiktas Icrypex ahead of the 2021-22 season By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net Besiktas Icrypex confirmed the addition of Turkish guard Ata Kahraman to its roster on Friday. Kahraman, 22, is coming off his best season in Turkey’s second division with 11.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per match for Bornova. The Turkish team building the squad for the Basketball Champions League and approaching domestic competitions has already secured the services of Steve Vasturia, Josh Reaves, and Dedric Lawson during the offseason. The team was…

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Overseas Hoops: Helsinki Seagulls ink Petteri Koponen

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The Helsinki Seagulls proudly welcome Finnish star Petteri Koponen By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Petteri Koponen has signed with the Helsinki Seagulls, the team announced Friday. Koponen, 33, returned to his home country at the club level after spending the last 13 seasons abroad. He departed from Tapiolan Honka in 2008 for a successful and lengthy career outside Finland, including 155 appearances in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. Italy and Reggio Emilia marked the previous stop for the Finland senior national team regular since 2008. He logged 9.0 points, 2.5…

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Overseas Hoops: Israel will reportedly only allow entry to vaccinated foreign players

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Foreign players will have to get vaccinated if they want to play for an Israeli team By Eurohoops team at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net The coronavirus pandemic will pose challenges to the teams in the upcoming season as well, and the Israeli League squads will have to deal with a particular one. According to Sport5, the Ministry of Health will grant entry of foreign players to Israel by presenting a vaccination/recovering certificate. The unvaccinated will be required to sign a document in which they commit to being vaccinated. A player who refuses to…

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Alexa Shved returns to CSKA

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Alexey Shved is cleared to officially sign with CSKA. By Eurohoops team from eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net Alexey Shved is officially back with CSKA Moscow. The Russian powerhouse announced that the EuroLeague superstar signed a two-year (1+1) contract to return to the club after 2012. Per CSKA: Despite the fact that Alexey as a basketball player grew up in his native Belgorod with his father Victor Nikolaevich as his first coach, he can be called a graduate of the youth Army Team. The guard played for CSKA at all levels, from the junior team to…

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Overseas Hoops: Usman Garuba is officially a Houston Rocket

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Real Madrid bade farewell to Usman Garuba. By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Usman Garuba has officially parted ways with Real Madrid, the club announced. The 2021 EuroLeague Rising Star is on his way to signing with the Houston Rockets, the team that selected him with the 21st overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Real Madrid and Garuba reached an agreement regarding the $3 million buyout on his contract, which the player will pay in installments. The Spanish big man is leaving Real eight years after he first joined them as a teenager. Garuba, 19, entered…

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Overseas Hoops: ratiopharm Ulm signed Cristiano Felicio

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This bit of basketball news should crack Chicago Bulls fans up From eurohoops.net: By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net German team participating in the 7DAYS EuroCup, ratiopharm Ulm has secured the services of Cristiano Felicio for the next season, the team announced Monday. His four-year contract with the Chicago Bulls inked in 2017 recently expired making him a free agent. Felicio, 29, was attached to the Bulls since 2015, despite going undrafted in 2014. His six-year stint generated 258 NBA games played and 17 appearances in the G League. Last season, he posted 1.3 points and…

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Overseas Hoops: Panathinaikos taking a look at Patrick Patterson

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After becoming a free agent Patrick Patterson may seek overseas options for the next chapter of his career By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Panathinaikos OPAP is considering Patrick Patterson. He recently surfaced as a potential option for the Greens. The experienced forward is hoping for an NBA contract without ruling out a first trip outside the league. A possible move to the Greek powerhouse would be welcomed by head coach Dimitris Priftis. However, progress in talks remains extremely premature. Patterson, 32, has played in 768 NBA games since being selected…

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