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Vanja Marinkovic returns to Partizan
Vanja Marinkovic returned to Partizan by signing a 2-year contract that will keep him with the Serbian club until the end of the 2025-26 season. Credit: SIPA-Scanpix Vanja Marinkovic is officially returning to his boyhood club Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. Team: Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz Position: SG Age: 27 Height: 198 cm Weight: 88 kg Birth place: Belgrade, Serbia Partizan announced that Marinkovic signed a 2-year deal that will keep with the club until the end of the 2025-26 season.
Volodymyr Gerun expected to join Osaka Evessa
The second-best rebounder in the Japan B League, Volodymyr Gerun, is expected to join forces with Osaka Evessa, sources tell BasketNews. The 30-year-old, 2.11-meter Ukrainian center is coming off his first season in Japan with the Sendai 89ers. He averaged 11.9 points (60.4% 2FG), 12.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 0.9 blocked shots, making him the second-best rebounder in the league, behind former Denver Nuggets player Thomas Welsh (12.2 RPG).
Tibor Pleiss, Anadolu Efes part ways
After 6 years with Anadolu Efes Istanbul, Tibor Pleiss leaves the Turkish club. MIN: 18.02 PTS: 7.78 (50.96%) REB: 3.61 As: 0.7 ST: 0.35 BL: 0.61 TO: 0.65 GM: 23 Anadolu Efes issued a statement confirming that Pleiss left the club after his contract expired. Pleiss joined Anadolu Efes in August 2018. Since then, he became the EuroLeague champion twice (2021, 2022), won three Turkish League titles (2019, 2021, 2023), one Turkish Cup (2022), and was named Turkish Cup Final MVP (2022).
Nick Calathes parts ways with Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul confirmed that Nick Calathes and Nate Sestina left the club. According to BasketNews, Calathes is expected to join AS Monaco while Sestina will move to Valencia Basket. Credit: Dainius Lukšta Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul officially announced that Nick Calathes and Nate Sestina left the club. Team: Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul Position: PF Age: 27 Height: 205 cm Weight: 106 kg Birth place: Pennsylvania, United States of America Calathes became a free agent after the 2023-24 season.
Nick Calathes parts ways with Fenerbbahce
Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul officially announced that Nick Calathes and Nate Sestina left the club. Points made: 18,5 Accuracy: 55,6% Place in standings: 17 Record max: 29 Record min: 10 Most made 2FGs: Johnathan Motley Calathes became a free agent after the 2023-24 season. BasketNews already reported that Calathes is expected to join AS Monaco after agreeing to a 2-year deal.
Luke Maye to join Nagoya Dolphins
The second-highest scorer in the Japan B League, Luke Maye, is expected to join the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins, sources tell BasketNews. MIN: 18.95 PTS: 7.1 (44.44%) REB: 4.5 As: 0.9 ST: 0.7 BL: 0.5 TO: 0.4 GM: 10 Maye started the 2023-24 season with Tofas Bursa, where he averaged 7.1 points and 4.5 rebounds in the Basketball Champions League.
Jaron Blossomgame in advanced talks with Barcelona
According to BasketNews sources, Jaron Blossomgame is close to leaving AS Monaco and is in advanced talks with FC Barcelona. Credit: Anthony Dibon/Icon Sport via Getty Images Jaron Blossomgame is on the verge of departing AS Monaco, with BasketNews sources indicating that FC Barcelona is a highly probable next destination.
Victor Wembanyama has played his final game in the Summer League
After a rough start in the first game of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Victor Wembanyama bounced back last night for the San Antonio Spurs. It seems that it was enough. Victor Wembanyama Position: C Age: 19 Height: 223 cm Weight: 95 kg Birth place: France According to Tim Bontemps from ESPN, Wembanyama's Sunday night game against the Portland Trail Blazers was his last this offseason.
EuroLeague and FIBA agree on a calendar solution
The first step of resolving the conflict between the EuroLeague and FIBA has been made. The EuroLeague has officially announced that the tournament's calendar for the 2023-24 season will not overlap with any national teams and club competitions. FIBA has also agreed to eliminate one of the qualifiers windows. Previously, there were two windows when the national teams played in November and February. Starting next year, only the February window will remain.
Five signing ideas for Olympiacos following Nikola Mirotic's rejection
Olympiacos Piraeus face limited options in the current EuroLeague market when finding the ideal replacement for Sasha Vezenkov. Credit: Rokas Snarskis With Sasha Vezenkov heading to the NBA and Nikola Mirotic declining Olympiacos' offer, Georgios Bartzokas and his team face the challenge of finding the ideal replacement for the power forward position.
Panathinaikos submitted an offer to Ioannis Papapetrou
Panathinaikos offered a two-year deal worth around €1.5 million to Papapetrou. Credit: Partizan Mozzart Bet/Dragana Stjepanovic After numerous speculations about his future, there seems to be some clarity regarding Ioannis Papapetrou's team in the 2023-24 season. Ioannis Papapetrou Position: SF, PF Age: 29 Height: 203 cm Weight: 106 kg Birth place: Greece According to Georgios Zakkas from SDNA, Panathinaikos Athens have officially submitted an offer to the Greek forward.
Devontae Cacok officially joins Virtus Bologna
Cacok signed a two-year deal with Virtus. He spent last season between the G-League and Russia. Credit: AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli Virtus Segafredo Bologna have officially announced the addition of a third new player to the roster. Devontae Cacok Position: PF Age: 26 Height: 203 cm Weight: 109 kg Birth place: Chicago, United States of America Devontae Cacok is joining the team on a two-year deal, the club's official announcement writes.
Jaron Blossomgame and Monaco extend contract
Blossomgame will return to Monaco for one more season. Credit: Erikas OvĨarenko/BNS After his first year in the EuroLeague, Jaron Blossomgame is set to continue for at least one more. According to the official announcement by AS Monaco, the 29-year-old forward is set to stay in the organization for the 2023-24 season after extending the deal. Last year in the EuroLeague, Blossomgame averaged 5.1 points and 2.7 rebounds for 4.4 PIR as a rotational piece in the lineup.
Awudu Abass signs a contract extension with Virtus
Awudu Abass signed a 1-year extension with Virtus that will keep him in the club until the end of the 2023-24 season. Credit: IMAGO/Fotostand / Reuhl-Scanpix Awudu Abass signed a contract extension with Virtus Segafredo Bologna, the Italian team announced. The 30-year-old Abass agreed to a 1-year extension that will keep him in Virtus until the end of the 2023-24 season. Abass joined Virtus in 2020, but his stint has been plagued with injuries so far.
Blossom(End)game Break Down
Cleveland & Canton's Two-Way Man, Jaron Blossomgame, Blogs on the "Avengers" Cleveland & Canton's Two-Way Man, Jaron Blossomgame, Blogs on the "Avengers" by Jaron Blossomgame (@JaronBgame) 5/3/19 | Cavs.com If you are the typical superhero fan, then Marvel’s 22 movie long saga should be everything you’ve dreamed of. After watching, "Avengers: Infinity War", last year ... I was left speechless.
Men's Basketball | Senior CLASS Award
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