By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Unicaja Malaga has announced the addition of Norris Cole to their roster, pending the medical exams. Per the club: Unicaja has reached an agreement with Norris Cole to join the Malaga team for next season. The 32 years old guard and (1.88 m.) he will join the Malaga team to complete the roster of coach Fotis Katsikaris. Hailing from French ASVEL, he has long NBA and European experience. Among the titles won throughout his career, he also celebrated two NBA championships with Miami Heat. Last season he played in the ranks…
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Overseas Hoops: FC Barcelona and Zalgaris Kaunas officially begin their season
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…
Read MoreOverseas Hoops: Crvena Zvezda signs Austin Hollins
The former Zenit player joined the Serbian club with a one-year deal By Eurohoops team at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Austin Hollins returns to EuroLeague as a member of Crvena Zvezda as the club officially announced. Per Zvezda: The former Zenit player signed a one-year contract with the Red and Whites on Monday, and he will be a great reinforcement for the team for the 2021-2022 season. Austin Hollins was born on November 9, 1991, and plays primarily as a guard and forward. He is 193 centimeters tall and in addition to his…
Read MoreOverseas Hoops:ALBA Berlin names Israel Gonzalez new head coach
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…
Read MoreEuroLeague teams preparing for preseason
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…
Read MoreOverseas Hoops: Besiktas Icrypex signs Ata Kahraman
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…
Read MoreOverseas Hoops: Helsinki Seagulls ink Petteri Koponen
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…
Read MoreOverseas Hoops: Paulius Jankunas signs extension with Zalgaris Kaunas
Zalgiris and Paulius Jankunas are ready for their 18th season together By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Paulius Jankunas – EuroLeague’s all-time leader in rebounds and games played – has penned a deal with Zalgiris Kaunas for another season. Per Zalgiris Kaunas: Long-term Zalgiris captain Paulius Jankunas has put his signature to a new agreement with Zalgiris and will continue his illustrious career in a green-and-white jersey of the Lithuanian champions. The 37-year-old Jankunas had announced his decision to continue his career after last season’s final EuroLeague game, and his will to play did not fade over…
Read MoreOverseas Hoops: Galatasaray adds Davis Kravish and Ridvan Oncel
David Kravish and Ridvan Oncel joined Galatasaray for the upcoming season By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Galatasaray continued with roster preparations for the upcoming season, adding two more reinforcements to the mix in David Kravish and Ridvan Oncel. Kravish, who’s got plenty of experience in the Basketball Champions League, will return to the competition in which he averaged 13.5 points and 6.4 rebounds last season with Brose Bamberg. He signed a one-year deal. Aside from the big man, Galatasaray also added a point guard in Oncel. The 24-year-old also has three BCL campaigns…
Read MoreOverseas Hoops: Israel will reportedly only allow entry to vaccinated foreign players
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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