Overseas Hoops: Anton Pushkin signs extension with Zenit Saint-Petersburg

Anton Pushkov is ready to add to his record of games played with Zenit Saint-Petersburg By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Zenit Saint-Petersburg re-signed Anton Pushkov for two more seasons, the team announced Wednesday. “Zenit has been on a path to conquer EuroLeague, guided by one of the best coaches in Europe, Xavi Pascual,” he noted, per Zenit, “I am happy to be on this roster and contribute to our victories.” Pushkov, 32, has been with Zenit since 2015. He holds the record for the most games played for the Russian club.…

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Overseas Hoops: Shabazz Napier signs with Zenit Saint Petersberg

Shabazz Napier will make his debut in Europe with Zenit By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Zenit Saint Petersburg has made a big signing for the upcoming season as the team announced a deal with Shabazz Napier. Napier has been in the NBA since 2014 and this will be his first stint in Europe. He played for the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers, Brooklyn Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Washington Wizards. He last played for the Wizards in the 2019-20 season, averaging 11.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 20 games. “Shabazz Napier is an…

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Jordan Mickey inks one-year deal with Zenit St. Petersburg

Zenit was the EuroLeague club that won over Jordan Mickey. By Antonis Stroggylakis/ info@eurohoops.net Free agent forward/center Jordan Mickey will be joining Zenit St. Petersburg on a one-year deal, sources told Eurohoops. Six clubs approached Mickey with serious offers before the player chose Zenit as his next career destination, Eurohoops also learned. There were several reasons that factored into the 27-year-old American big man’s decision to proceed with Zenit and one of them had to do with the role he’s expected to have on the floor according to the team’s plans.…

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Zenit extends Billy Baron for two more seasons

Billy Baron has been feeling good at Zenit and the club will gladly keep him for two more years By Eurohoops team at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Billy Baron and Zenit were already bound for the upcoming season but the sides decided to commit for one extra year ahead of time due to the great cooperation they’ve had so far. Per Zenit Saint Petersburg: Billy Baron is without a doubt one of the key creators of Zenit’s historic result. Already at the start of the sports year, our guard was recognized as…

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Jordan Mickey to sign with Zenit St. Petersburg

The former player of Khimki will stay in Russia but for a different team By Eurohoops team at Eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net Jordan Mickey and Zenit St. Petersburg are near a deal as Eurohoops sources confirmed and Gazzetta.gr reported first. While nothing is finalized yet, it’s a matter of time for the two sides to have an agreement. Mickey is one of the top free agents in his position after finishing the season with Khimki. In 28 games, he averaged 15.6 ppg and 5.8 rpg proving once more that he is one of…

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Zenit Saint-Petersburg signs American PG Conner Frankamp

By Johnny Askounis from Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Conner Frankamp is the latest newcomer for Zenit Saint-Petersburg, the team announced Monday. He inked a two-year contract. His move to the Russian Turkish Airlines EuroLeague team was reported by Eurohoops. Frankamp, 25, is coming off a solid season at UCAM Murcia. The former player of both Kansas and Wichita State in the NCAA averaged 15.7 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.2 rebounds per ACB match as his side narrowly missed a playoffs berth. “I have the chance to play at the highest level, in EuroLeague,” he…

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