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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: Paulius Jankunas signs extension with Zalgaris Kaunas

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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…

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Edgaras Ulanovas is back with Zalgaris

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Ulanovas returns to Zalgiris after a season with Fenerbahce By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Zalgiris Kaunas has signed forward Edgaras Ulanovas to a one-year deal, the club confirmed Saturday. Ulanovas, 29, spent the previous season with Fenerbahce Beko, with which he averaged 4.5 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per Turkish Airlines EuroLeague game, while he posted 8.0 points per Turkish BSL game His first stint with the Lithuanian champions began in 2010, while he was fully incorporated into the squad in the 2014-15 season. Ulanovas spent the first years in the…

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