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Overseas Hoops: Bayern Munich sign power forward Augustine Rubit

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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: Cedevita Olimpija adds Zach Auguste

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Bigman Zach Auguste heading to Cedevita Olimpija By Johnny Askounis/info@eurohoops.net Looking to strengthen inside after parting ways with Mangok Mathiang and Hayden Dalton, Cedevita Olimpija acquired Zach Auguste, the team announced Monday. Auguste. 28, is on his way back to the 7DAYS EuroCup. His run with Galatasarayproduced his first 26 appearances split between 2018-19 and 2019-20. The Greek-American center spent the previous season at Panathinaikos OPAP. His 4.6 points and 2.3 rebounds per Turkish Airlines EuroLeague contest made out his second stint at the Greens. He went on registering 6.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and…

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Overseas Hoops: Lavrio Megabolt adds guard Jahvon Blair

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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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AEK signs Braian Angola

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Braian Angola returns to the Basketball Champions League By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net AEK announced that the club has penned a two-year deal with Braian Angola. The 27-year-old Colombian forward played for Nes Ziona in Israel last season, averaging 19.1 points and 7.2 rebounds. “I feel amazing that in the new season I will play in the AEK jersey. I have heard a lot about my new team. I have heard about its famous history, about the titles, about its… crazy fans. It is a unique opportunity for me…

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Overseas Hoops: DeVaughn Akon-Purcell signs with Galatasaray

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Another Basketball Champions League season, his fourth, coming up for DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell By Johnny Askounis/info@eurohoops.net Fresh off playing in the NBA Summer League, DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell inked a one-year contract, including an option for one more season, with GalatasarayNef, the team announced Monday. Akoon-Purcell, 28, comes back for yet another campaign in the Basketball Champions League after logging 31 appearances between the Bakken Bears and Tofas. His new side is part of Regular Season Group E along with ERA Nymburk, PAOK, and Igokea. He posted 13.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and…

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Overseas Hoops: Emmanuel Mudiay signs with Zalgaris Kaunas

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The path from the NBA to Turkish Airlines EuroLeague taken by Emmanuel Mudiay By Johnny Askounis/info@eurohoops.net Emmanuel Mudiay has penned a contract with Zalgiris Kaunas for the next season, the team announced Monday. He was indeed rumored to nearing a deal with the Lithuanian powerhouse. Mudiay, 25, was drafted 7th overall in 2015 by the Denver Nuggets. He since recorded 303 games played in the NBA between the Nuggets, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz up to the 2019-20 season. European basketball and Turkish Airlines EuroLeague will be a brand new experience for him. Per the press release: “Zalgiriscompleted its…

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Overseas Hoops: Stevan Jelovac signs with AEK

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Stevan Jelovac joins AEK for the 2021-22 campaign By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net AEK announced that the team has reached a deal with Stevan Jelovac for the upcoming season. “I am excited to be part of the history of such a big club as AEK. I know where I came from. I was an opponent of AEK, recently, when I was playing in Bamberg. I look forward to playing and wearing the jersey with the double-headed eagle. Before I signed, I spoke with coach Dedas, who stressed to me what he wants…

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Overseas Hoops: AEK adds forward Eric Griffin

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AEK powers up with experienced power forward Eric Griffin By Johnny Askounis/info@eurohoops.net Eric Griffin has inked a two-year contract with AEK, the team announced Monday. Eurohoops had reported on his move to the Queen. Griffin, 31, will slide into the Basketball Champions League, besides competing in Greece’s Basket League, also for the first time. Last season, he posted 17.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game for Hapoel Be’er Sheva in Israel’s Winner League. The latest newcomer follows in Stevan Jelovac, Juan Pablo Vaulet, Quino Colom, Nikos Pappas, Giorgos Bogris, Panagiotis…

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Overseas Hoops: Galatasaray signs Sadik Kabaca

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Turkish forward Sadik Kabaca becomes the latest newcomer for Galatasaray Nef By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net/info@eurohoops.net Galatasaray Nef has added Sadik Kabaca on a 2+1 contract, the team announced Monday. Kabaca, 20, a regular with Turkey junior national teams, after his time at the club level with Bandirma joined Besiktas Icrypex for the 2020-21 season. The youngster logged 4.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game in Turkey’s BSL over 29 appearances. As a member of the Lions, he will be back in the Basketball Champions League. His Banvit stint in…

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Overseas Hoops: Besiktas Icrypex signs Jordan Bone

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Besiktas Icrypex receives a major boost signing Jordan Bone By Johnny Askounis/info@eurohoops.net Jordan Bone has penned a contract for the next season with Besiktas Icrypex, the team announced Monday. Bone, 23, moving overseas will display his talents in the Basketball Champions League. After being selected 57th overall in the 2019 NBA draft, he logged 24 NBA appearances between the Orlando Magicand the Detroit Pistons averaging 2.8 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per contest. His remaining pro experience stems from the G League. The former Tennessee point guard joins fellow newcomers, Ege Havsa,…

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