Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse added one of France’s top young big men with the signing of Wilson Jacques. He will play for both Bourg’s senior team as well as its youth squad. 

Bourg tabs center prospect Wilson Jacques 

Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse added one of France’s top young big men with the signing of [Wilson Jacques.](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/ngt/players/jacques-wilson/011550/) He will play for both Bourg’s senior team as well as its youth squad. Wilson (2.13 meters, 19 years old) arrives from Champagne Basket, where he appeared in 15 games last season for its senior team in the second division and dominated with 15.6 points, 12.6 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.2 blocks per game with the ProB Under-21 team. Before that, Wilson spent three seasons with PFBB INSEP Paris, the French national academy for outstanding young players.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Wilson Jacques intègre le Centre de Formation 🔴<br><br>Évoluant en Espoirs Pro B, Wilson tournait à 15,6 points et 12,6 rebonds / match en Espoirs. Il intégrera aussi le groupe professionnel élargi du Coach Freddy.<br> <br>📝 <a href="https://t.co/eYFcTVQgWu">https://t.co/eYFcTVQgWu</a> <a href="https://t.co/ojcApgdXD1">pic.twitter.com/ojcApgdXD1</a></p>&mdash; JL Bourg Basket (@JLBourgBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JLBourgBasket/status/1802682552190218542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The teenager will split his time between the senior and U21 teams

Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul continued strengthening its roster ahead of its BKT EuroCup return by re-signing power forward Tyler Cavanaugh for another season

Bahcesehir re-signs forward Tyler Cavanaugh

Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul continued strengthening its roster ahead of its BKT EuroCup return by re-signing power forward [Tyler Cavanaugh](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tyler-cavanaugh/009601/) for another season, the club announced Monday. Cavanaugh (2.06 meters, 30 years old) averaged 15.5 points on 47.1% three-point shooting and 5.5 rebounds in 29 Turkish League games last season. He posted similar numbers - 14.9 points on 43.5% and 5.9 rebounds in helping the team reach the FIBA Europe Cup final.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">🙌 Tyler Cavanaugh ile bir sezon daha!<br><br>🤝 Takımımıza geçtiğimiz yaz katılan değerli oyuncumuz, 2024-2025 sezonunda da Bahçeşehir Koleji için parkelerde yer alacak.<br><br>💪 Let’s roll it back, <a href="https://twitter.com/tycav34?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tycav34</a> !<br><br>❤️💙 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FlyHighTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FlyHighTogether</a> <a href="https://t.co/x6MZi41MwW">pic.twitter.com/x6MZi41MwW</a></p>&mdash; Bahçeşehir Koleji Spor Kulübü (@BKBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BKBasketbol/status/1802657675861229929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cavanaugh started his professional career with the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA and also played for Erie Bay and Salt Lake City of the G League, the Utah Jazz in the NBA, ALBA Berlin of Germany, Tenerife of Spain and Zalgiris Kaunas of Lithuania. Cavanaugh helped ALBA win the German League in 2020 and won a Lithuanian League and a Lithuanian Cup in his two seasons with Zalgiris. In 63 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague career games with ALBA and Zalgiris, Cavanaugh averaged 7.8 points and 4.4 rebounds. He is set to make his EuroCup debut with Bahcesehir in the 2024-25 campaign.

Tyler Cavanaugh Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

2022-23 EuroLeague highlights: Tyler Cavanaugh, Zalgiris

The stretch-4 will compete in the EuroCup for the first time next season

Turk Telekom Ankara strengthened its frontcourt by signing power forward Javon Bess, the club announced Monday. 

Turk Telekom tabs defensive ace Javon Bess

Turk Telekom Ankara strengthened its frontcourt by signing power forward Javon Bess, the club announced Monday. Bess (1.98 meters, 28 years old) arrives from s.oliver Wuerzburg, where he averaged 10.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 39 German League games last season. He was named the Defensive Player of the Year in the German League with 64% of the vote.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Javon Bess yeni sezonda <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AnkaraBasketbolu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AnkaraBasketbolu</a> için mücadele verecek ✍👏<br><br>Geçtiğimiz sezonu Würzburg Baskets takımıyla başarıyla geçiren Javon Bess’i renklerimize bağladık. Welcome to family Javon Bess. 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/RwRkQUu5nv">pic.twitter.com/RwRkQUu5nv</a></p>&mdash; Türk Telekom Basketbol (@TT_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/TT_Basketbol/status/1802677071581159853?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bess played college basketball at Sant Louis University, where he averaged 15.3 points and 6.8 rebounds in 36 NCAA games in the 2018-19 campaign, his last with the Billikens. Before that, he helped Michigan State University to make it to the 2015 NCAA Tournament Final Four. Bess started his professional career with Erie Bay of the G League and also played for UMF Tindastoll Sauoarkrokur of Iceland and BG Goettingen of Germany.

The forward was chosen as the 2023-24 Defensive Player of the Year in Germany

Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse and power forward Maksim Salash agreed to stay together for one more season, the club announced Monday.

Bourg re-signs power forward Salash

Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse and power forward [Maksim Salash](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/maksim-salash/004525/) agreed to stay together for one more season, the club announced on Monday. Salash (2.08 meters, 28 years old) averaged 8.8 points and 3.6 rebounds in 23 BKT EuroCup games with Bourg last season, helping his team reach the Finals. He played a big role in the playoffs, getting 12 points and a PIR of 17 in the quarterfinals against Prometey Slobozhanske, and amassing 19 points, 4 rebounds and a PIR of 19 in do-or-die Game 3 of the semifinals against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul.

Salash grew up with Tsmoki Minsk of his native Belarus and joined Spanish side Cajasol Sevilla at a junior age. He also played for Castilleja Cajasol, Huesca, Ourense and San Pablo Buegos of Spain, AZS Polfarmex Kutno on Poland, Kalev Cramo Tallinn of Estonia, Minsk, and Nizhny Novgorod of Russia. He helped Minsk win two Belarusian League titles in 2018 and 2020, lifted the Estonian League trophy with Kalev in 2019, claimed the BCL and Intercontinental Cup crowns with Burgos in 2021, and also won the Russian Cup title with Nizhny Novgorod in 2023. Salash has also been a member of the Belarusian national team. As a junior, he helped Cajasol win the ANGT Rome tournament.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Maksim Salash reste bressan 🔴<br><br>Surnommé Mad Max quand il prenait un coup de chaud, Max a choisi de poursuivre son aventure avec nous. Ekinox ne va pas refroidir !<br> <br>📝 <a href="https://t.co/yk1a10Nedl">https://t.co/yk1a10Nedl</a> <a href="https://t.co/GIIE1kP40S">pic.twitter.com/GIIE1kP40S</a></p>&mdash; JL Bourg Basket (@JLBourgBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JLBourgBasket/status/1802640305532932327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

They reached the EuroCup Finals last season in their first year together

Bourg re-signs power forward Maksim Salash

Veolia Towers Hamburg announced that it has signed veteran swingman Kenneth Ogbe for the coming season. 

Hamburg tabs veteran swingman Kenneth Ogbe

Veolia Towers Hamburg announced that it has signed veteran swingman [Kenneth Ogbe](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kenneth-ogbe/003242/) for the coming season. Ogbe (1.98 meters, 29 years old) arrives from EWE Baskets Oldenburg, where he spent the past two seasons. He averaged 6.2 points and 3.1 rebounds in 20 German League games last season. He also brings with him previous EuroLeague and EuroCup experience from his time at ALBA Berlin. He helped ALBA reach the EuroCup Finals in 2019.

Ogbe started his career in the FC Bayern Munich youth system and also played for SC Urspringschule Schelklingen and Erdgas Ehingen Urspringschule before heading to the United States to play college basketball at the University of Utah and Utah Valley University. A first team All-Western Athletic Conference pick in 2018, Ogbe returned to Germany after that and spent two seasons each with ALBA and Brose Bamberg before joining Oldenburg. He won the German League and Cup double with ALBA in 2020.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Neuzugang mit viel Potenzial👋🏀<br><br>🔗<a href="https://t.co/RmM12MEqBj">https://t.co/RmM12MEqBj</a><br>Mit Kenneth Ogbe erhält das deutsche Grundgerüst unseres Teams einen weiteren wichtigen Eckpfeiler. Mit reichlich BBL-Erfahrung (165 Partien in BER, BAM &amp; OLD) kommt der 29-jährige athletische Flügelspieler nun nach HAM <a href="https://t.co/4DOSCn74NP">pic.twitter.com/4DOSCn74NP</a></p>&mdash; Veolia Towers Hamburg (@hamburgtowers) <a href="https://twitter.com/hamburgtowers/status/1802634990213054831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Kenneth is an extremely talented player who has struggled with injuries over the past few years. He is now at a point in his career where he has understood that he has to invest a lot in his body. And I am convinced that we in Hamburg offer exactly the right conditions to do this. We are incredibly well positioned both in the athletics and medical departments," Coach Benka Barloschky said. "I am really looking forward to working with Kenneth and helping him to reach his full potential. I am sure that he will bring a lot of joy and enthusiasm."

Ogbe returns to the EuroCup for the first time since the 2019 finals

Myles Cale has completed his move to Trento on a two-year deal.

Trento signs swingman Myles Cale

Dolomiti Energia Trento has strengthened its roster by inking swingman Myles Cale to a two-year deal, the club announced Sunday.

Cale (1.98 meters, 25 years old) arrives from Hubo Limburg United, where he averaged 14.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists in eight Belgian League games last season. He helped his team win the Belgian Cup title. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Deal Done! Myles Cale sign a 2 year deal with Dolomiti Energia Trentino ! Welcome aboard<br><br>Galbiati: «I was struck by his seriousness and his desire to grow».<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeDieHard?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeDieHard</a> <a href="https://t.co/eDz4dYnYkX">pic.twitter.com/eDz4dYnYkX</a></p>&mdash; Dolomiti Energia Trento (@AquilaBasketTN) <a href="https://twitter.com/AquilaBasketTN/status/1802310214584017178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After finishing his college career at Seton Hall University, Cale joined the Greenboro Swarm in the G League for one just one year, then moved to Limburg in December 2022. He has also been a member of the USA U19 national team. 

"I am very happy that Myles accepted our proposal. He is a player gifted with physicality and athleticism, very versatile, with great room for growth and with some European experience," Trento head coach Paolo Galbiari said. "I was struck by his great seriousness combined with his great desire to continue growing."

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Myles Cale in action for Hubo Limburg United.

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv forced a decisive Game 3 in the Israeli League finals with a 67-85 victory over Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv on Saturday night at Shlomo Group Arena. Xavier Munford started strong and led Hapoel with 25 points on 6-of-11 three-points shooting plus 5 assists. Jaylen Hoard added 15 points and 8 rebounds, Tyler Ennis tallied 11 points and 7 assists, Kyle Alexander also scored 11 and Tomer Ginat combined 10 points and 8 boards. Roman Sorkin paced Maccabi with 16 points, Bonzie Colson scored 15, Lorenzo Brown 13 and Tamir Blatt scored 11 points and dished 9 assists.

The game was stopped in the second minute with the score tied 2-2 after Hapoel fans lit flares. With the score tied 9-9, Ginat and Munford drilled threes in an 8-0 run as Hapoel took control. Munford remained hot, amassing 14 first-quarter points, and Hapoel extended the lead to 29-17 on a Bar Timor triple to end the opening period. Blatt heated up with 5 straight points midway through the second quarter to spark Maccabi, which got within 37-33 on a Josh Nebo slam. Braian Angola and Hoard answered for Hapoel, which held a 46-35 halftime lead.

Free throws by Ennis put Hapoel up 15 early in the second half. Colson scored 4 quick points to ignite a 0-9 Maccabi run that made it 44-50. After a Hapoel timeout, Ennis took charge with 7 points in a 10-0 Hapoel response that gave the hosts their biggest lead yet. It would reach 46-63 on Kyle Alexander’s layup before Sorkin made a three to end the third quarter with the score 49-63. Blatt opened the fourth with a three to give Maccabi hope, but the visitors were unable to mount a serious challenge after that and Hapoel held on to even the series.

The best-of-three series will be decided in Game 3 on Monday at Menora Mivtachim Arena

Hapoel beats Maccabi to even Israeli League finals

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana has renewed a contract with guard [DJ Stewart](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/dj-stewart/012700/), who will stay in the Slovenian capital for two more seasons, the club announced on Saturday. Stewart (1.98 meters, 24 years old) made his BKT EuroCup debut last season, averaging 12.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists. In the ABA League last season, Stewart posted 11.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

Stewart arrived to Cedevita last summer after a brief stint with Marineros de Puerto Plata of the Dominican Republic. He also played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the G League in the 2022-23 campaign, averaging 20.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 42 games.

During his college career, Stewart had a breakout 2020-21 season at Mississippi State University, averaging 16.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 33 games. He also played with the Austin Spurs of the G League before joining Cedevita Olimpija which he helped with the 2023-24 Slovenian League crown.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sl" dir="ltr">DJ Stewart ostaja v Ljubljani! 💚🧡<br><br>V dresu Zmajev bomo DJ-a lahko spremljali še vsaj prihodnji dve sezoni!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZmajevaDruzina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZmajevaDruzina</a> <a href="https://t.co/30fwfnK6ml">pic.twitter.com/30fwfnK6ml</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (@KKCedOL) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL/status/1801947803448447008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

Cedevita Olimpija renews guard Stewart for two more years

Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul signed promising center Marko Simonovic to a one-year deal on Saturday. 

Bahcesehir adds experienced big man Marko Simonovic 

Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul signed promising center [Marko Simonovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/marko-simonovic/012711/) to a one-year deal on Saturday. Simonovic (2.10 meters, 24 years old) arrives from Besiktas Emjaklet Istanbul, where he averaged 8.2 points and 4.6 rebounds in 10 EuroCup games last season in helping his team reach the semifinals. He had a season-high PIR of 24 in Game 2 of the semifinals against Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse as Besiktas won 82-71.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">🙌 Marko Simonovic, Bahçeşehir Koleji’nde!<br><br>🤝 NBA ve Turkish Airlines EuroLeague tecrübesi bulunan ve son olarak Beşiktaş Emlakjet forması giyen uzun oyuncuyla, 2024-2025 sezonu için anlaşma sağladık.<br><br>🙋‍♂️ Welcome to our family, Marko! <a href="https://twitter.com/msimonovic99?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msimonovic99</a> <br><br>❤️💙 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FlyHighTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FlyHighTogether</a> <a href="https://t.co/qsXkGiVUYG">pic.twitter.com/qsXkGiVUYG</a></p>&mdash; Bahçeşehir Koleji Spor Kulübü (@BKBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BKBasketbol/status/1801933456462450858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Simonovic started the 2023-24 season with Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade, where he averaged 2.8 points in 11 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games before joining Besiktas in January. Born in Montenegro, Simonovic started his career with his hometown club Garstka Kolasin. He later played for OKK of Montenegro, PMS Moncalieri San Mauro and Mens Sana 1871 Siena of Italy, Olimpija Ljubljana of Slovenia and Mega Belgrade of Serbia before spending two years in the United States with the Chicago Bulls in the NBA and their G League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls. Simonovic has also been a member of the Montenegrin national team.

Marko Simonovic averaged 8.2 points and 4.6 rebounds in 10 EuroCup games last season, helping Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul reach the semifinals. He had a season-high PIR of 24 in Game 2 of the semifinals against Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse, leading it to an 82-71 victory.