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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Euroleague - Barca signs Jan Vesely
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Jan Vesely | FC Barcelona Lassa (Liga Endesa) signed 32-year old Czech international center Jan Vesely (213cm-109kg-1990, agency: BeoBasket) for upcoming 2022-2023 season. Vesely has played for the last eight seasons at Fenerbahce in Turkish BSL league. In 24 games he had 10.7ppg, 6.2rpg, 2.9apg and 1.5spg last season. He helped them to win the league title. Vesely also played 22 games in Euroleague where he recorded 13.6ppg, 6.1rpg, 2.5apg and 1.1spg. 2021-2022 was a great season as he was named to... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Montenegro - 2023 World Cup Qualifiers: Montenegro nip France in Podgorica
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Nemanja
Radovic
| Montenegro - France 70-69 Montenegro claimed the third victory in 2023 World Cup Qualifiers Group E. They nipped France in Podgorica to improve at 3-2 record. Nemanja Radovic (208-F/C-1991, agency: BeoBasket) scored 15 points to pace the hosts. He also accounted for a late go-ahead jumper to seal the win for Montenegro. The teams traded baskets throughout the first period. Montenegro spurred ahead for a slim 33-31 halftime lead. The home side sank 23 points in the third term to take an... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Slovenia - 2023 World Cup Qualifiers: Slovenia advanced to European Qualifiers Second Round
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Luka Doncic | Slovenia - Croatia 97:69 Slovenia advanced to 2023 World Cup European Qualifiers Second Round with the win over Croatia, 97-69. They improved to a 3-2 record and cannot be caught by 1-4 Croatia in Group C. The hosts opened the game with a massive 33-8 surge and never looked behind after. Slovenia added a 22-16 run in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 21-18 rally. Luka Doncic (201-G-1999) stepped up with 21 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds. Goran Dragic (190-G-1986)... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Latvia - 2023 World Cup Qualifiers: Latvia surprise Serbia in triller
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Arturs
Kurucs
| Latvia - Serbia 66:59 Latvia surprised Serbia in a triller, 66-59 at the European Qualifiers. The hosts opened the game with a 13-12 run, whilst Serbia produced a 19-12 rally to take a 6-point advantage at the halftime. The third quarter was decisive in the game as the Baltic side needed a strong 21-7 surge to seal the win. Arturs Kurucs (193-PG-2000) stepped up with 13 points, whilst Klavs Cavars (208-C-1996) and Andrejs Grazulis (202-PF-1993) had 10 each. Aleksa Avramovic (192-G-1994,... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Euroleague - Hermannsson re-signs at Valencia
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Martin
Hermannsson
| Valencia Basket (Liga Endesa) confirmed in their roster 27-year old Icelandic international guard Martin Hermannsson (190cm-84kg-1994, college: LIU Brooklyn) for new 2022-2023 season. He has played there for the last two seasons. He helped them to make it to the Supercup semifinals. Hermannsson played 20 games in Eurocup where he had 8.7ppg, 1.0rpg and 5.3apg last season. He has been also a member of Icelandic international program for some years. Hermannsson has regularly played for... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Euroleague - ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne Basket lands Joffrey Lauvergne
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Joffrey
Lauvergne
| ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (Betclic ELITE ProA) tabbed 30-year old former French international 211cm center Joffrey Lauvergne, agency: BeoBasket for new season. Lauvergne has played for the last two years at Zalgiris in Lithuanian LKL league. In 23 games he averaged 9.7ppg and 4.2rpg last season. He helped them to win the cup and make to league semifinals. Lauvergne also played 13 games in Euroleague where he had 8.3ppg and 3.4rpg. In 2013 he was drafted by Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) in... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Spain - Benicarlo adds Bouzan to their roster
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Anton Bouzan | Mi Arquitecto C.B. Benicarlo (LEB Silver) added to their roster 26-year old guard Anton Bouzan (188cm-1995, agency: Promo Sport ID) for season 2022-2023. Bouzan played last season at Clavijo. In 23 LEB Silver games he recorded 7.6ppg and 1.0rpg. The last season he played at Bueno Arenas Albacete Basket where in 26 LEB Silver games he averaged 11.7ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.1apg and 1.1spg in 2020-2021 season. He has played previously for four other teams: Rosalia, Agustinos, Oviedo and AD... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Spain - Cavaliers, Ricky Rubio Agree To Three-Year Deal
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Ricky Rubio | The Cavaliers have reached an agreement to bring back free agent point guard Ricky Rubio (193-G-1990) on a three-year, $18.4MM contract, sources tell Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. The third year will be partially guaranteed, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Based on the financial details reported by Haynes, it appears Cleveland will use a portion of its mid-level exception to sign Rubio. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN was the first to report the two sides were nearing a deal. Cleveland... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Turkey - Turk Telekom tabs Ridvan Oncel
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Ridvan Oncel | Turk Telekom Ankara (BSL) inked 25-year old former international 191cm guard Ridvan Oncel for upcoming season. Oncel played most recently at Galatasaray (BSL). In 32 games he recorded just 2.9ppg and 1.1rpg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Oncel also played 11 games in Basketball Champions League where he averaged only 1.9ppg. The last season he played at Acibadem. In 15 BSL games he had 4.0ppg and 1.2apg in 2020-2021 season. He also played 7 games in Eurocup... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Turkey - Mamak signs Myles Mack, ex Sopron KC
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Myles Mack | Yeni Mamak Spor Klubu (TBL) signed 29-year old American point guard Myles Mack (178cm-77kg-1993, college: Rutgers) for upcoming 2022-2023 season. Mack played last season at Sopron KC in Hungarian A Division. In 15 games he had 13.9ppg, 2.3rpg, 3.8apg and 2.2spg (leader !!!). He also played for Denain Voltaire in French ProB where in 11 games he recorded 11.5ppg, 2.2rpg, 4.6apg and 1.5spg. Mack is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Denmark (Horsens IC),... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Eurocup - Tomic re-signs at Joventut
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Ante Tomic | Club Joventut Badalona (Liga Endesa) confirmed in their roster experienced 35-year old Croatian ex-international center Ante Tomic (217cm-119kg-1987, agency: Octagon Europe) for new 2022-2023 season. Tomic is the second import player in the roster as Dominican Rep. Andres Feliz signed here earlier. He has played there for the last two seasons. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Quite impressive season as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish Liga Endesa Honorable Mention... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
European Championships for small countries - Azerbaijan and Andorra advance into semis in Malta
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Amil
Hamzayev
| San Marino - Azerbaijan 51-68 Azerbaijan coasted past San Marino to enter the semifinal stage in Malta. Azerbaijan opened a 34-29 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 23-10 run in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Amil Hamzayev (204-F/C-1990, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) tossed in 21 points, while Jordan Davis (188-G-1997, college: N.Colorado) added 16 points for the winning side. Andrea Raschi (201-G-1979, agency: BIG) answered with 20 points and 9 rebounds for San Marino. Andorra... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Italy - Danilo Gallinari, Celtics Agree To Two-Year, $13M Deal
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Danilo
Gallinari
| Danilo Gallinari (208-SF-1988) has agreed to sign the Boston Celtics on a two-year, $13 million deal once he clears waivers following his release by the San Antonio Spurs. The second year of the deal is a player option. Boston is using its $6.5 million taxpayer midlevel to sign Gallinari. The Spurs acquired Gallinari as part of the Dejounte Murray trade with the Atlanta Hawks. Gallinari is represented by Michael Tellem. Courtesy of: realgm.com |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Russia - MBA Moscow tabs Evgeny Voronov
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Evgeny
Voronov
| MBA Moscow (Superleague 1) inked experienced 36-year old former international 194cm guard Evgeny Voronov for upcoming season. Voronov played most recently at Parma (VTB). He managed to play in three leagues last year (!!!). The team played in three different competitions that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 8 FIBA Europe Cup games he averaged 8.5ppg, 2.1rpg, 2.1apg and 1.0spg. Superleague 1 will be definitely a better match and he can see more... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Russia - Avtodor welcomes back Kolesnikov
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Evgeny
Kolesnikov
| Avtodor Saratov (VTB) landed experienced 36-year old former international 195cm guard Evgeny Kolesnikov, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov for upcoming season. It is actually his comeback to Saratov as he has played here before. Kolesnikov played most recently at CSKA Moscow in Russian VTB league. But in 5 VTB United League games he did not score anything, had only 1 assist and 1 steal. He also played for Enisey that season where in only one VTB United League game he recorded 3 points, 2 rebounds... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Basketball Champions League - Levi Randolph (ex Oostende) signs at H.Jerusalem
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Levi
Randolph
| Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (Winner League) landed 29-year old American ex-international 196cm guard Levi Randolph (college: Alabama), agency: Slash Sports for new season. Randolph played most recently at Filou Oostende in Belgian Pro Basketball League. He managed to play in three leagues last year (!!!). The team played in three different competitions that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 7 Pro Basketball League games he averaged 13.7ppg, 3.1rpg and 1.6apg.... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Basketball Champions League - Shungu starts his pro career at Ludwigsburg
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Ben Shungu | MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg (BBL) agreed terms with 24-year old American guard Ben Shungu (188cm-91kg-1997) for new 2022-2023 season. Shungu just graduated from Vermont (NCAA). He has played there for the last six years. Shungu helped them to win AEC Tournament and end the regular season at the top position. 2021-2022 was a great year as he was named to AEC All-Defensive Team. His high school career he had spent at Rice Memorial in South Burlington, VT. As mentioned above he is just out of... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Greece - Ioannis Dimakos is a newcomer at Milonas
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Ioannis
Dimakos
| AONS Milonas Athens (C) added to their roster 27-year old guard Ioannis Dimakos (192cm-1994) for season 2022-2023. Dimakos played last season at AO Tritonas Sepolion Athens in the A2, but left. In 21 games he was league's third best scorer with impressive 17.3ppg and had 5.6rpg, 2.9apg and 1.4spg in 2020-2021 season. C will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. He was a member of Greek U16 National Team back in 2009. Dimakos has played previously for seven other... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
Greece - AEK Athens keep Mavroeidis for another season
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Dimitris
Mavroeidis
| AEK Athens (GBL) re-signed experienced 37-year old former international 208cm center Dimitris Mavroeidis, agency: Octagon Europe for new season. Mavroeidis has played there for the last three seasons. He helped them to make it to the Greek Cup Semifinals. Mavroeidis played 3 games in Basketball Champions League where he averaged 5.0ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.0spg last season. He was a member of Greek international program for some years. Mavroeidis was called to Greek Senior National Team two... |
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Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST
France - Jazz To Trade Rudy Gobert To Timberwolves
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Rudy Gobert | The Jazz are trading three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert (216-C-1992) to the Timberwolves, sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. According to Wojnarowski, the Jazz will receive Malik Beasley (196-G-1996, college: FSU), Patrick Beverley (185-PG-1988, college: Arkansas), Jarred Vanderbilt (207-F/C-1999, college: Kentucky), Leandro Bolmaro (198-G/F-2000), 2022 first-round pick Walker Kessler, and four future first-rounders in the deal. Minnesota will send Utah unprotected... |
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