Tag: Virtus Bologna

Overseas Hoops: Virtus Bologna adds Nico Mannion

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After his rookie NBA season, Nico Mannion is taking his game to Virtus. By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Virtus Bologna signed former Golden State Warriors guard Nico Mannion, the club announced. After his rookie NBA season, Mannion is returning to his home country to join the reigning Italian League champions and one of the top EuroCup contenders. “Since the beginning of the transfer season, Nico was one of the most important goals and the negotiations to get him to play were ongoing for several weeks,” Virtus CEO Luca Baraldi said, per the club. His…

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Overseas Hoops: Ekpe Udoh close to contract with Virtus Bologna

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The former EuroLeague champions with Fenerbahce returns to Europe for EuroCup contender Virtus Bologna By Aris Barkas of Eurohoops.net/ barkas@eurohoops.net Ekpe Udoh had said on Eurohoops that his intention was to return to the EuroLeague in order to finish his career in the old continent. And he is about to return to a club that’s currently on the waiting hall of the EuroLeague and 7DAYS EuroCup contender. According to Eurohoops sources, Udoh is near a deal with Italian champions Virtus Bologna, which is aiming to be part of the EuroLeague sooner than later. …

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