In Round 1 of the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup season, Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C. hosts KK Cedevita Olimpija in a mouth-watering contest at Shlomo Group Arena.

Hapoel Tel Aviv vs. Cedevita Olimpija preview: The EuroCup returns with a bang!

Exactly five months after last season's BKT EuroCup Final took place, the competition returns for the 2023-24 campaign. What a way for it to get underway, too, with an opening-night matchup between Group A teams [Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/carousels/hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv/?q=%7B%22articleId%22%3A%22%22%2C%22categoryId%22%3A%22%22%2C%22linkedId%22%3A%7B%22sourceSystem%22%3A%22FS_BASKETBALL_TEAM%22%2C%22sourceSystemId%22%3A%22hta%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22%22%7D%7D&carouselTitle=Hapoel%20Shlomo%20Tel%20Aviv) and [Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/carousels/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/?q=%7B%22articleId%22%3A%22%22%2C%22categoryId%22%3A%22%22%2C%22linkedId%22%3A%7B%22sourceSystem%22%3A%22FS_BASKETBALL_TEAM%22%2C%22sourceSystemId%22%3A%22lju%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22%22%7D%7D&carouselTitle=Cedevita%20Olimpija%20Ljubljana).

Both teams enter the new EuroCup season with goals of making the playoffs, so this Round 1 contest should be a good indicator of which team looks the stronger ahead of the remaining 17 fixtures in the regular season. This is also the first time that Hapoel and Cedevita will face off, which adds a sense of intrigue to the occasion.

### Hapoel: Building on last year's achievements

It is difficult to enter the EuroCup as a first-year team and make an immediate impact, but that's exactly what Hapoel did last season. After securing the joint third-best regular-season record at 13-5, the Israeli side made it to the quarterfinals before losing to Joventut Badalona.

The top plays of Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv quartet J'Covan Brown, Xavier Munford, Jaylen Hoard and Tomer Ginat in the 2022-23 BKT EuroCup season.

Best plays of Hapoel's returning star quartet

The 2022-23 iteration of Hapoel was led by [Xavier Munford](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/xavier-munford/007759/) and [J'Covan Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/j-covan-brown/011991/), while [Jaylen Hoard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jaylen-hoard/006835/) and [Tomer Ginat](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tomer-ginat/010550/) were also key contributors. The team did lose two important players in Jordan McRae and Chinanu Onuaku over the summer, but it has retooled by adding center [Kyle Alexander](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hapoel-adds-size-with-alexander/), impressive swingman [Braian Angola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hapoel-brings-swingman-braian-angola-aboard/) and a leader for this pack of dogs, [John Holland](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hapoel-tel-aviv-tabs-veteran-small-forward-john-holland/).

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Exactly one year ago, in a <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroCup</a> game between <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KKCedOL</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/BsBasketbol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BsBasketbol</a>, John Holland (<a href="https://twitter.com/Jholland_23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jholland_23</a>) delivered the best halftime interview in world sports history. <br><br>Absolutely legendary. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wesomedogs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wesomedogs</a> <a href="https://t.co/nloAbRpq2z">pic.twitter.com/nloAbRpq2z</a></p>&mdash; Javier Gancedo (@ganchetto) <a href="https://twitter.com/ganchetto/status/1651126464316862465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Perhaps most importantly, the team will once again be led by head coach Danny Franco. Under the Israeli's guidance, Hapoel had a very impressive home record, going 8-1 in the regular season before beating Umana Reyer Venice at Shlomo Group Arena in the eighthfinals. Coach Franco will hope for a similar record in the 2023-24 season, starting with Thursday's contest at home to Cedevita.

### Cedevita: Starting all over again

Last season could not have gone much worse for Cedevita in the EuroCup. There was a lot of optimism surrounding the Slovenian side entering the 2022-23 campaign, but it ended up with the second-worst record in the competition at 3-15. As such, it was decided that there was a need to turn the page.

Nine new players joined the club over the summer, including the arrival of star combo-guard [Justin Cobbs](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/justin-cobbs-returns-to-the-eurocup-with-cedevita-olimpija/) and the returns of [Jaka Klobucar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/jaka-klobucar-seals-return-to-cedevita-olimpija/) and [Jaka Blazic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/jaka-blazic-returns-to-cedevita-olimpija/). Importantly, one player who remains on the team is [Karlo Matkovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/karlo-matkovic/009395/), who is primed for a breakout season in 2023-24. There is a new head coach in place, too, with [Simone Pianigiani](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cedevita-names-simone-pianigiani-as-its-new-head-coach/) having replaced Jurica Golemac, so he will be determined to get his new era off to a winning start on the road at Hapoel in Round 1.

2021-22 MVP candidate: Justin Cobbs, Buducnost VOLI Podgorica

It's fair to say that Cedevita struggled on its travels in the EuroCup last season, going 1-8 through its nine road games, but perhaps it could catch Hapoel off guard in this season curtain raiser. The team should arrive in Israel in confident fashion, too, after starting the ABA League season with a dramatic win over Mega Basket.

Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C. vs. KK Cedevita Olimpija preview: The EuroCup returns with a bang!

These two teams will face off for the first-ever time on Tuesday night.

Hapoel vs. Cedevita preview: The EuroCup returns with a bang!

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2023-10-03T17:00:00.000Z)

The new-look BKT EuroCup gets underway with the 20 competing clubs all in action between Tuesday and Thursday. Here's your quick guide to this week's 10 games.

This week: The new BKT EuroCup starts rolling!

[Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv vs Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv-cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/U2023/4/)

After reaching the quarter-finals last season, Hapoel will aim to kickstart another deep run into the competition against a Cedevita team desperate to bounce back from regular season elimination with a 3-15 record. New Cedevita coach Simone Pianigiani has restocked with several summer signings, including a return for dependable veteran Jaka Blazic. Hapoel’s third-year sidelines chief Danny Franco can also call upon reinforcements, and the experience of John Holland, Jeff Withey and Kyle Alexander should help make the Israeli team competitive again.

[ratiopharm Ulm vs Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/ratiopharm-ulm-dolomiti-energia-trento/U2023/10/)

Ambitious Ulm will aim to maintain the momentum of last season’s quarter-finals berth – after a strong 11-7 regular season - by downing a Trento team with playoffs ambitions after falling short last time out. Versatile Brazilian Georginho – last season’s Finals MVP in his native country – promises to be one of the most exciting new additions to the competition, and Trento will hope for a similar kind of impact from new signing Prentiss Hubb, who made waves during his first season in Europe with Ludwigsburg and is now stepping up to continental competition.

[Paris Basketball vs Wolves Vilnius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/paris-basketball-wolves-vilnius/U2023/3/)

Fast-rising Paris sets out on the latest step in its bid to become a European powerhouse with a visit from another ambitious upstart, Wolves. The Lithuanian team makes its EuroCup debut with a powerful roster made stronger by the arrival of players like Arturs Zagars and Vaidis Kariniauskas, while new Paris coach Tuomas Iisalo also boasts exciting new talent in the form of his former player at Bonn, scoring guard TJ Shorts – crowned MVP in both the German league and Basketball Champions League last season.

[U-BT Cluj-Napoca vs Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/u-bt-cluj-napoca-turk-telekom-ankara/U2023/7/)

These two teams endured contrasting fortunes last season, with Cluj failing to advance from the regular season while Ankara went all the way to the title decider. The Turkish team is now led by Nenad Canak, following the departure of Erdem Can to Anadolu Efes, and has several new players including Jalen Adams, Tyrone Wallace and Steven Enoch. Long-serving Cluj coach Mihal Silvasan has also recruited talent with EuroLeague experience in the form of DJ Seeley and Jarrell Eddie, and can give its confidence a big boost with a prestigious home win to tip off.

[Prometey Slobozhanske vs Veolia Hamburg Towers](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/prometey-slobozhanske-veolia-towers-hamburg/U2023/1/)

Prometey will again consider itself among serious title contenders after making it to last season’s semi-finals, and the arrival of players like scoring threat Ronald March and defensive specialist Jehyve Floyd will make this a daunting trip for Hamburg. The German team only has three players returning from last season and young coach Benka Barloschky will hope that his large collection of new recruits - with hopes particularly high for versatile forward William Christmas – can immediately adapt to their new surroundings.

[Aris Midea Thessaloniki vs Dreamland Gran Canaria](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/aris-midea-thessaloniki-dreamland-gran-canaria/U2023/9/)

Reigning EuroCup champion Gran Canaria tips off its title defence with a tough trip to Greece, with Aris eager to make a fast impression as it returns to the competition following seven years away. Gran Canaria coach Jaka Lakovic has a new-look frontcourt with the arrival of Ben Lammers, Ethan Happ and Roko Prkacin, who will look to establish inside dominance against a totally revamped Aris roster featuring professional rookie center Manny Bates and another promising young big man, Silvio de Sousa.

[Buducnost VOLI Podgorica vs 7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/buducnost-voli-podgorica-7bet-lietkabelis-panevezys/U2023/8/)

Buducnost returns for its fifth consecutive EuroCup season with the aim of advancing past the quarter-finals for the first time ever, while visiting Lietkabelis will also look to cement its recent rise after two consecutive playoffs qualifications. The acquisition of last season’s Italian league MVP Colbey Ross has prompted high expectations from Buducnost fans, and the visiting team will look to control him through new signing Donatas Sabeckis – the Lithuanian league’s assist leader back in 2017.

[Joventut Badalona vs Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/joventut-badalona-besiktas-emlakjet-istanbul/U2023/5/)

A high-profile matchup between two ambitious teams gets the season rolling in style at Palau Olimpic as Joventut – a semi-finalist last season - goes up against a Besiktas team competing in the EuroCup for the first time since 2015-16. A key match-up will be inside the paint between Joventut’s timeless veteran Ante Tomic and one of his newest rivals for the competition’s best center, Angel Delgado, who powered Pinar Karsiyaka’s march to the Turkish league finals last season.

[London Lions vs Umana Reyer Venice](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/london-lions-umana-reyer-venice/U2023/2/)

Two teams eliminated in last season’s eighth-finals meet in England as fast-rising London welcomes Reyer. New Lions coach Petar Bozic has retained the core of last season’s squad with a handful of promising new arrivals led by Gabe Olaseni, who will look to become his new team’s main man in the paint after a strong spell in Turkey with Darussafaka. 

[Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse vs Slask Wroclaw](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse-slask-wroclaw/U2023/6/)

On Thursday, Bourg will look to start building on last season’s playoffs qualification by defending its home court against a Slask team desperate to shed its status as the competition’s worst team, winning only one game out of 18 last time around. The Polish club’s attempted revival is being led by new coach Oliver Vidin, who has returned for his second spell in charge and has high hopes for new backcourt signing Jawun Evans. Bourg will match him up against another promising summer signing, JeQuan Lewis.

ratiopharm Ulm v Dolomiti Energia Trento (2023-10-03T17:30:00.000Z)

Aris Midea Thessaloniki v Dreamland Gran Canaria (2023-10-04T17:00:00.000Z)

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica v 7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys (2023-10-04T17:00:00.000Z)

U-BT Cluj-Napoca v Turk Telekom Ankara (2023-10-04T16:00:00.000Z)

Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse v Slask Wroclaw (2023-10-05T19:00:00.000Z)

Joventut Badalona v Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul (2023-10-04T18:15:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v Wolves Vilnius (2023-10-03T18:30:00.000Z)

London Lions v Umana Reyer Venice (2023-10-04T18:30:00.000Z)

Prometey Slobozhanske v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2023-10-04T16:00:00.000Z)

Patrick Richard considered calling it a career four years ago, but his wife convinced him not to retire. Things couldn’t have turned out better since as Richard signed with U-BT Cluj-Napoca and feels perfectly at home - not to mention becoming a real winner.

Patrick Richard: At home as winner with Cluj

[Patrick Richard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/patrick-richard/011801/) considered calling it a career four years ago, but his wife convinced him not to retire. Things couldn’t have turned out better since as Richard signed with U-BT Cluj-Napoca and feels perfectly at home - not to mention becoming a real winner.

Richard enters his fifth season with the Romanian powerhouse and his 12th campaign as a professional - something he truly values. 

"If I sit and think about myself being a 12-year pro, it’s been a long journey and an amazing blessing to be doing it this long. I don’t take it for granted for sure though coming from where I’m from,” said Richard, who is a native of Carencro, a town of about 9,000 residents near Lafayette in southern Louisiana.

Few could have imagined Richard settling in one spot when looking at his career before arriving in Romania. After finishing his collegiate basketball career at McNeese State University in 2012, the point guard spent single seasons in Australia, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Israel and Spain. In 2018, he started the season in Australia with the New Zealand Breakers and then in February 2019 moved to Italy to play for Reggio Emilia. 

"I just remember each year thinking of proving myself so I could continue to move up and play at the highest level possible for me," he said.

Richard suffered a back injury in Italy in 2019 and thought about finishing his career.

"I had just come off having a back injury while playing in Italy and was pretty close to retiring that summer. I got convinced by my wife actually to continue playing," admitted Richard, who was 29 at the time.

Cluj showed interest in Richard and that was enough. 

"That’s the reason I chose to come and haven’t looked back since," he said.

Richard really took a liking to the city of about 300,000 residents, especially because he had his family with him.

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"Literally after the first week there with my family, I felt that it was a perfect place for me. Big enough city but not too big. A majority of the people speak English, which was a plus and the basketball added into it was a major plus."

The club won the 2020 Romania Cup and the 2020-21 season ended with a championship - Richard’s first as a pro.

"Winning my first championship as a pro, I can’t explain the feeling really. I just know no matter the level or wherever you are, it’s hard as ever to win. So the feeling was \[that\] finally I got one. But what’s the next move to getting more is all I kept thinking of."

The hardware kept coming … 2021 and 2022 Romanian Supercups, the 2022 and 2023 league titles and the 2023 Romanian Cup. 

"A lot of players that have played this game overseas have zero championships and they are great players probably. It’s just hard to win anywhere and to have some consistency of winning here is amazing to be a part of,” said Richard, who is entering his fourth season as team captain. 

As it turns out, something like Cluj is what Richard had been looking for for a while.

"I always wanted a place where I could possibly stay multiple years and make it sort of a home for my family. This club felt like home. This city felt like home and me and my family were accepted immediately," he said. "Obviously winning played a major part but also the relationship me and Coach \[Mihai Silvansan\] have made over the years and them wanting me to be a big part of the growth of this club."

Richard became even more closely tied to Cluj-Napoca and the country in February 2021 when he received a Romanian passport - something he had never thought of until the club and federation approached him.

Half a year later in August 2021, Richard was playing for Romania in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Pre-Qualifiers. He also played in the EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifiers.

"It was great experiences for sure. I’m a kid from a small town in Louisiana. To represent another country in international competitions never ever crossed my mind growing up at all. So that’s just another thing I can cherish as memories throughout my career," said Richard, who was unable to help Romania earn a spot in the final qualifiers for those two major events.

Nevertheless, the connection to Cluj-Napoca remains strong as Richard enjoys the welcoming people in the city as well as the scenery of mountains and countryside. 

"Even my son was born here so it will always be a special place for me and my family. It’s become a home away from home for me and I’m happy I came here 4 years ago."

And that he didn’t retire.

Welcome to the second edition of EuroCup Fantasy Challenge, powered by Ardu Prime! After a successful first campaign, EuroCup Fantasy Challenge returns for the 2023-24 season as the perfect companion to the BKT EuroCup, giving fans the chance to play against thousands other managers and challenge for prizes. A few new additions and improvements are set to make your fantasy experience even better!

EuroCup Fantasy Challenge, powered by Ardu Prime, returns!

Welcome to the second edition of [EuroCup Fantasy Challenge, powered by Ardu Prime](https://eurocupfantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/dashboard)! After a successful first campaign, EuroCup Fantasy Challenge returns for the 2023-24 season as the perfect companion to the BKT EuroCup, giving fans the chance to play against thousands other managers and challenge for prizes. A few new additions and improvements are set to make your fantasy experience even better!

When it comes to the game itself, the basics remain the same. Fantasy managers get 100 credits per team to build a squad of four guards, four forwards, two centers and one head coach. Teams will earn points each round based on the performances of their players in the actual EuroCup games in that round. Managers can make a limited number of player swaps after each round, and the best teams are eligible to win prizes!

The biggest news in the game is that a brand-new stats page has been built, with many new data points to help managers make better decisions. EuroCup fantasy Challenge will feature three trades per week plus the chance to change your head coach. Unlimited player swaps will be permitted only in the playoffs, all the way to the EuroCup Finals!

One more new addition this season will be the EuroCup Fantasy Clash Quiz. This new game will challenge players to choose between sets of two predetermined players as to who will accrue more fantasy points in that round. The manager who finishes atop the season-long Fantasy Clash Quiz leaderboard will take home a special prize.

The list of available prizes for the 2023-24 season includes tickets to games, official EuroCup jerseys and basketballs, subscriptions to EuroLeague TV and more, all highlighted by the grand prize: a one-of-a-kind package for the winner that includes two VIP Tickets to the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four, a EuroCup jersey of winner’s choice, a EuroCup official Spalding basketball and a VIP EuroLeague TV Subscription for the 2024-25 Season!

Registration is now open, so sign up, log in and compete against tens of thousands of basketball fans across the world to prove yourself in [EuroCup Fantasy Challenge, powered by Ardu Prime](https://eurocupfantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/dashboard)! The fun starts on Wednesday, September 13!

The 20 teams that will compete in the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup are already busy building and reinforcing their rosters for another season in which every game is sure to matter. Check out which players have been signed as of September 28 and which ones currently have contracts for next season on the team-by-team list of provisional rosters below.

2023-24 BKT EuroCup signings, provisional rosters

[Latest signing: Yoan Makoundou joins Buducnost on loan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/yoan-makoundou-joins-buducnost-voli-on-loan/)

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica has secured the signing of [Yoan Makoundou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/yoan-makoundou/011935/) on a season-long loan from AS Monaco. Makoundou (2.07 meters, 23 years old) showed glimpses of his talent for Monaco last season, averaging 4.4 points and 2.8 rebounds in eight appearances from the bench in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. He now has the chance to continue his development in the BKT EuroCup at Buducnost.

The 20 teams that will compete in the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup are busy building and reinforcing their rosters for another season in which every game is sure to matter. Check out which players have been signed as of September 28 and which ones currently have contracts for next season on the team-by-team list of provisional rosters below.

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Jon Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-adds-firepower-with-jon-davis/) | 189 | Guard

[Alen Hadzibegovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-adds-size-with-hadzibegovic/) | 207 | Forward

[Martynas Varnas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-picks-up-swingman-martynas-varnas/) | 196 | Guard

[Dovis Bickauskis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-adds-veteran-guard-bickauskis/) | 191 | Guard

[Deividas Sirvydis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-lands-sharpshooter-deividas-sirvydis/)[ ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/deividas-sirvydis/007029/)| 191 | Forward

[Liutauras Lelevicius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-lures-lelevicius/) | 202 | Guard

[Dziugas Slavinskas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-swoops-for-slavinskas/) | 202 | Forward

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Gediminas Orelik](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-keeps-star-forward-orelik/) | 200 | Forward

[Gabrielius Maldunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-re-signs-lipkevicius-maldunas/) | 204 | Center

[Vytenis Lipkevicius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-re-signs-lipkevicius-maldunas/) | 195 | Forward

#### HEAD COACH

[Roberts Stelmahers](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-appoints-roberts-stelmahers-as-its-new-head-coach/)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Roberto Gallinat](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/aris-inks-scoring-threat-roberto-gallinat/) | 193 | Guard

[Eleftherios Bochoridis ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/bochoridis-heads-back-to-aris/)| 196 | Guard

[Ronnie Harrell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/aris-adds-ronnie-harrell-to-the-mix/) | 201 | Forward

[Marcus Carr](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/aris-strengthens-backcourt-with-rookie-marcus-carr/) | 188 | Guard

[Manny Bates](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/aris-tabs-rookie-center-bates/) | 211 | Center

[Roberts Blumbergs](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/aris-adds-roberts-blumbergs-to-frontline/) | 208 | Forward

[Nikolaos Persidis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/nikos-persidis-lands-at-aris/) | 200 | Forward

[Silvio De Sousa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/aris-bolsters-frontcourt-with-de-sousa/) | 206 | Center

[Dimitris Katsivelis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/aris-tabs-experienced-guard-katsivelis/) | 196 | Guard

[Diamantis Slaftsakis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/aris-reunites-with-forward-slaftsakis/) | 201 | Forward

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Ismael Sanogo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/aris-re-signs-forward-sanogo/) | 203 | Forward

#### HEAD COACH

[Ioannis Kastritis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/aris-and-coach-kastritis-agree-to-extension/)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Leyton Hammonds](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/besiktas-strengthens-with-leyton-hammonds-arrival/) | 203 | Forward

[Angel Delgado](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/besiktas-signs-big-man-angel-delgado/) | 208 | Center

[Matt Mitchell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/besiktas-recruits-shooting-guard-matt-mitchell/) | 198 | Guard

[Jonah Mathews](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/besiktas-brings-in-scorer-jonah-mathews/) | 191 | Guard

[Berkan Durmaz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/berkan-durmaz-joins-besiktas/) | 206 | Forward

[Derek Needham](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/besiktas-lands-point-man-derek-needham/) | 180 | Guard

[Berk Ugurlu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/besiktas-signs-playmaker-ugurlu/) | 192 | Guard

[Yigit Arslan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/besiktas-strengthens-with-arslan/) | 198 | Forward

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

Kerem Konan | 198 | Forward

Samet Yigitoglu | 216 | Center

[Egehan Arna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/egehan-arna/005348/) | 203 | Forward

#### HEAD COACH

[Dusan Alimpijevic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/besiktas-hires-former-coach-of-the-year-alimpijevic/)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Brandon Paul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/brandon-paul-inks-deal-with-buducnost-voli/) | 193 | Guard

[Vladimir Mihailovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/fan-favorite-mihailovic-returns-to-buducnost/) | 193 | Guard

[Colbey Ross](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-brings-in-italian-league-mvp-colbey-ross/) | 185 | Guard

[McKinley Wright](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-signs-playmaker-mckinley-wright/) | 183 | Guard

[JaCorey Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/jacorey-williams-seals-move-to-buducnost/) | 203 | Forward

[Allerik Freeman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-tabs-scoring-ace-allerik-freeman/) | 191 | Guard

[Fletcher Magee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-inks-sharpshooter-fletcher-magee/) | 193 | Guard

[Andrija Grbovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-signs-young-forward-grbovic/) | 207 | Forward

[Andrija Slavkovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-brings-back-forward-slavkovic/) | 201 | Forward

[Marvin Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-gets-size-with-marvin-jones/) | 213 | Center

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Alpha Kaba](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-signs-turkish-league-mvp-kaba/) | 208 | Center

[Marko Jagodic-Kuridza](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/marko-jagodic-kuridza/004397/) | F | 2.05

[Aleksa Ilic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-reunites-with-ilic/) | F | 2.04

[Petar Popovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-guard-popovic-agree-again/) | 193 | Guard

[Cameron Reynolds](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-adds-forward-reynolds/) | 201 | Forward

#### HEAD COACH

[Petar Mijovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-opts-for-mijovic-as-head-coach/)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[DJ Stewart](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/kk-cedevita-olimpija-signs-guard-dj-stewart/) | 198 | Guard

[Jaka Klobucar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/jaka-klobucar-seals-return-to-cedevita-olimpija/) | 198 | Guard

[Nikola Radicevic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cedevita-bolsters-backcourt-with-nikola-radicevic/) | 194 | Guard

[Justin Cobbs](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/justin-cobbs-returns-to-the-eurocup-with-cedevita-olimpija/) | 191 | Guard

[Shawn Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cedevita-signs-big-man-shawn-jones/) | 203 | Forward

[Sean Armand](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cedevita-lands-experienced-guard-armand/) | 193 | Guard

[Jaka Blazic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/jaka-blazic-returns-to-cedevita-olimpija/) | 196 | Guard

[Amadou Sow](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cedevita-adds-amadou-sow-to-frontcourt/) | 206 | Forward

[Alexander Shashkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/alexander-shashkov-joins-olimpija/) | 211 | Center

Damian Kruzynski | 193 | Guard

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Gregor Glas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cedevita-signs-glas-to-multi-year-deal/) | 197 | Guard

[Zoran Dragic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cedevita-re-signs-veteran-dragic/) | 196 | Forward

[Edo Muric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cedevita-re-signs-forward-muric/) | 201 | Forward

[Rok Radovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/rok-radovic/profile/009392/) | 198 | Forward

[Karlo Matkovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/karlo-matkovic/profile/009395/) | 207 | Center

[Luka Scuka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/luka-scuka/profile/010594/) | 208 | Forward

#### HEAD COACH

[Simone Pianigiani](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cedevita-names-simone-pianigiani-as-its-new-head-coach/)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Prentiss Hubb](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/trento-completes-roster-with-prentiss-hubb/) | 1.91 | Guard

[Derek Cooke ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/trento-adds-rebounding-ace-cooke/)| 2.06 | Center

[Myles Stephens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/trento-tabs-versatile-swingman-myles-stephens/) | 196 | Forward

[Paul Biligha](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/trento-adds-muscle-with-veteran-biligha/) | 2.00 | Center

[Kamar Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/trento-gets-guard-kamar-baldwin/) | 1.85 | Guard

[Davide Alviti](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/trento-signs-davide-alviti-for-2-seasons/) | 197 | Forward

Quinn Ellis | 193 | Guard

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Toto Forray](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/trento-forray-agree-on-new-deal/) | 187 | Guard

[Luca Conti](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/luca-conti/profile/007828/) | 196 | Guard

[Andrejs Grazulis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/trento-adds-forward-grazulis/) | 202 | Forward

[Mattia Udom](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/official-trento-brings-in-mattia-udom-june-15-2022/) | 200 | Forward

[Maximilian Ladurner](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/maximilian-ladurner/profile/008446/) | 206 | Center

#### HEAD COACH

[Paolo Galbiati](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/trento-announces-paolo-galbiati-as-new-coach/)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Sylven Landesberg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/landesberg-lands-in-gran-canaria/) | 198 | Forward

[Roko Prkacin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/gran-canaria-adds-talent-with-roko-prkacin/) | 206 | Center

[Ethan Happ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/gran-canaria-adds-size-with-ethan-happ/) | 208 | Center

[Pierre Pelos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/gran-canaria-signs-sharpshooter-pierre-pelos/) | 205 | Forward

[Ben Lammers](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/gran-canaria-lands-center-ben-lammers/) | 208 | Center

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Jovan Kljajic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/gran-canaria-jovan-kljajic-pen-deal-for-2-more-seasons/) | 197 | Guard

[AJ Slaughter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/aj-slaughter-pens-extension-at-gran-canaria/) | 191 | Guard

[Miquel Salvo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/miquel-salvo-renews-at-gran-canaria-until-2025/) | 201 | Forward

[John Shurna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/gran-canaria-keeps-eurocup-finals-mvp-shurna/) | 204 | Forward

[Andrew Albicy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/gran-canaria-extends-albicy-through-2025/) | 178 | Guard

[Ferran Bassas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/granca-gets-a-floor-general-in-bassas/) | 181 | Guard

[Aleksander Balcerowski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/gran-canaria-brings-rising-star-balcerowski-back-from-loan/) | 215 | Center

[Nico Brussino](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/nico-brussino-granca-agree-on-deal-until-2025/) | 200 | Forward

HEAD COACH

[Jaka Lakovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prewrite-gran-ganaria-brings-in-lakovic-as-new-coach/)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Braian Angola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hapoel-brings-swingman-braian-angola-aboard/) | 198 | Guard

[John Holland](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hapoel-tel-aviv-tabs-veteran-small-forward-john-holland/) | 196 | Forward

[Kyle Alexander](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hapoel-adds-size-with-alexander/) | 208 | Forward

[Yonatan Rabinowitz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hapoel-brings-back-homegrown-rabinowitz/) | 188 | Guard

[Gal Sternberg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hapoel-reunites-with-power-forward-gal-sternberg/) | 206 | Forward

[Jeff Withey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hapoel-signs-center-jeff-withey/) | 213 | Center

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Jaylen Hoard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/jaylen-hoard-signs-for-2-more-years-with-hapoel/) | 204 | Forward

[Xavier Munford](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hapoel-xavier-munford-to-stay-together/) | 193 | Guard

[Idan Zalmanson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hapoel-idan-zalmanson-agree-to-new-deal/) | 205 | Center

[Gil Beni](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hapoel-re-signs-playmaker-gil-beni/) | 180 | Guard

[Tomer Ginat](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hapoel-reunites-with-ginat-on-multi-year-deal/) | 205 | Forward

[Bar Timor](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/bar-timor/profile/004846/) | 191 | Guard

[J'Covan Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/j-covan-brown/profile/011991/) | 190 | Guard

[Eyal Harel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/eyal-harel/profile/012028/) | 198 | Guard

#### HEAD COACH

Danny Franco

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Chinanu Onuaku](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/joventut-badalona-seals-move-for-chinanu-onuaku/) | 208 | Center

[Deshaun Thomas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/joventut-badalona-adds-experienced-forward-deshaun-thomas/) | 201 | Forward

[Andrew Andrews](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/joventut-adds-scoring-ace-andrews/) | 188 | Guard

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Jordi Rodriguez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jordi-rodriguez/010709/) | 199 | Forward

[Ruben Prey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/joventut-signs-angt-star-ruben-prey-long-term/) | 212 | Center

[Pau Ribas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/pau-ribas-signs-contract-extension-at-joventut-until-2026/) | 194 | Guard

[Vladimir Brodziansky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/brodziansky-joventut-together-until-2025/) | 211 | Forward

[Andres Feliz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/joventut-re-signs-playmaker-feliz/) | 185 | Guard

[Guillem Vives](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/guillem-vives-extends-joventut-contract-until-2026/) | 192 | Guard

[Yannick Kraag](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/joventut-re-signs-swingman-kraag/) | 202 | Guard

[Pep Busquets](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/busquets-joventut-together-until-2025/) | 198 | Guard

[Ante Tomic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/joventut-extends-star-center-tomic/) | 217 | Center

#### HEAD COACH

[Carles Duran](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/joventut-duran-together-until-2025/)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Conor Morgan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/conor-morgan-signs-for-london-lions/) | 206 | Forward

[Gabe Olaseni](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lions-brings-london-native-gabe-olaseni-home/) | 208 | Center

[Matt Morgan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-lions-bring-in-scorer-matt-morgan/) | 188 | Guard

[Donte Grantham](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-inks-forward-donte-grantham/) | 203 | Forward

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Kareem Queeley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-lions-keep-kareem-queeley/) | 193 | Guard

[Tarik Phillip](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-keeps-guard-tarik-phillip/) | 190 | Guard

[Jordan Taylor](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-re-signs-playmaker-jordan-taylor/) | 188 | Guard

[Mo Soluade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-lions-re-sign-mo-soluade/) | 196 | Guard

[Luke Nelson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-lions-re-sign-guard-luke-nelson/) | 190 | Guard

[Sam Dekker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-signs-sam-dekker-josh-sharma-to-new-contracts/) | 202 | Forward

[Josh Sharma](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-signs-sam-dekker-josh-sharma-to-new-contracts/) | 213 | Center

HEAD COACH

[Petar Bozic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-signs-head-coach-bozic/)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Maksim Salash](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/bourg-completes-roster-with-maksim-salash/) | 206 | Forward

[Jeremy Morgan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/jl-bourg-seals-move-for-jeremy-morgan/) | 196 | Guard

[Bryce Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/bourg-adds-sharpshooter-bryce-brown/) | 190 | Guard

[Bodian Massa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/bourg-secures-center-bodian-massa/) | 208 | Center

[JeQuan Lewis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/bourg-inks-playmaker-jequan-lewis/) | 185 | Guard

[Zaccharie Risacher](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/bourg-gets-forward-risacher-on-loan/) | 204 | Forward

[Godwin Omenaka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/bourg-swoops-to-sign-godwin-omenaka/) | 206 | Center

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Isiaha Mike](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/bourg-re-signs-forward-isiaha-mike/) | 200 | Forward

[Hugo Benitez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/hugo-benitez/profile/010449/) | 190 | Guard

[Axel Julien](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/bourg-signs-guard-julien/) | 185 | Guard

[Maxime Courby](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/maxime-courby/profile/010450/) | 200 | Forward

[Kevin Kokila](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/bourg-lands-floyd-kokila/) | 203 | Center

#### HEAD COACH

[Frederic Fauthoux](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/bourg-announced-fauthoux-as-new-coach/)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Bandja Sy ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-brings-in-veteran-bandja-sy/)| 205 | Forward

[Sebastian Herrera](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/sebastian-herrera-joins-paris-basketball-from-bonn/) | 193 | Guard

[Mikael Jantunen](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-lands-finnish-star-mikael-jantunen/) | 204 | Forward

[Tyson Ward](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/tyson-ward-joins-paris-basketball/) | 198 | Forward

[Enzo Shahrvin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-invests-in-future-with-enzo-shahrvin/) | 201 | Forward

[Leon Kratzer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-basketball-grabs-german-center-leon-kratzer/) | 212 | Center

[Michael Kessens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-signs-center-michael-kessens/) | 206 | Center

[Nadir Hifi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-secures-signing-of-french-prodigy-nadir-hifi/) | 184 | Guard

[Collin Malcolm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-signs-small-forward-collin-malcolm/) | 200 | Forward

[T.J. Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-basketball-lands-champions-league-mvp-tj-shorts/) | 175 | Guard

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Gauthier Denis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/gauthier-denis/011887/) | 200 | Forward

[Mohamed Diawara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/mohamed-diawara/profile/010801/) | 202 | Forward

[Jean Noba](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jean-noba/profile/012039/) | 187 | Guard

#### HEAD COACH

[Tuomas Iisalo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-basketball-names-tuomas-iisalo-as-new-head-coach/)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Rashard Kelly](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-slobozhanske-seals-move-for-rashard-kelly/) | 203 | Forward

[Arnoldas Kulboka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/arnoldas-kulboka-joins-prometey-slobozhanske/) | 202 | Forward

[Tai Odiase](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-lands-center-tai-odiase/) | 206 | Center

[Marcus Keene](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-inks-scoring-ace-marcus-keene/) | 175 | Guard

[Jehyve Floyd](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-adds-size-with-jehyve-floyd/) | 203 | Center

[Andriy Voynalovych](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-adds-ukrainian-power-forward-andriy-voynalovych/) | 207 | Forward

[Ronald March](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-makes-ronald-march-its-first-signing-of-next-season/) | 196 | Guard

[Davon Reed](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-signs-swingman-reed/) | 198 | Forward

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Caleb Agada](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-re-signs-star-guard-caleb-agada/) | 196 | Guard

[Oleksandr Lypovyy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/oleksandr-lypovyy/profile/001686/) | 203 | Forward

[Illia Sydorov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/illia-sydorov/profile/011966/) | 183 | Guard

[Ivan Tkachenko](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ivan-tkachenko/profile/011943/) | 197 | Forward

[Ondrej Balvin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-bulks-up-with-balvin-at-center/) | 217 | Center

[Viacheslav Petrov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/viacheslav-petrov/profile/011946/) | 204 | Center

[Issuf Sanon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-re-signs-guard-issuf-sanon/) | 194 | Guard

#### HEAD COACH

[Ronen Ginzburg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/prometey-slobozhanske/pmt/ginzburg-ronen/?season=U2023)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Dakota Mathias](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ulm-inks-sharpshooter-dakota-mathias/) | 193 | Guard

[Georginho de Paula](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ulm-inks-brazilian-international-georginho/) | 197 | Guard

[LJ Figueroa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ulm-inks-athletic-forward-lj-figueroa/) | 198 | Forward

[Noa Essengue](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ratiopharm-ulm-invests-in-young-prospect-noa-essengue/) | 205 | Forward

[Trevion Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ulm-adds-size-with-trevion-williams/) | 206 | Center

[Alec Anigbata](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ulm-inks-forward-prospect-alec-anigbata/) | 203 | Forward

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Robin Christen](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ulm-pens-christen-to-two-year-pact/) | 202 | Forward

[Juan Nunez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ulm-incorporates-top-prospect-nunez/) | 192 | Guard

[Thomas Klepeisz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ulm-re-signs-center-bretzel/) | 186 | Guard

[Nicolas Bretzel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ulm-extends-klepeisz-for-three-years/) | 212 | Center

[Karim Jallow](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/karim-jallow/profile/005422/) | 198 | Forward

[Philipp Herkenhoff](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/philipp-herkenhoff/006997/) | 208 | Forward

[Tobias Jensen](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tobias-jensen/010726/) | 197 | Guard

[Maxi Langenfeld](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/maximilian-langenfeld/012066/) | 195 | Guard

[Pacôme Dadiet](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/pacome-dadiet/011457/) | 200 | Forward

#### HEAD COACH

[Anton Gavel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ulm-hands-reins-to-gavel/)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Mateusz Zebski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-wroclaw-adds-swingman-mateusz-zebski/) | 190 | Guard

[Saulius Kulvietis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-adds-veteran-forward-kulvietis/) | 206 | Forward

[Jawun Evans ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-tabs-point-guard-jawun-evans/)| 183 | Guard

[Dusan Miletic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-wroclaw-brings-in-dusan-miletic/) | 214 | Center

[Szymon Nowicki](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-seals-move-for-promising-forward-szymon-nowicki/) | 203 | Forward

[Hassani Gravett](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-lands-guard-hassani-gravett/) | 188 | Guard

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Lukasz Kolenda](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-signs-kolenda-to-two-year-extension/) | 195 | Guard

[Aleksander Wisniewski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/aleksander-wisniewski/profile/011901/) | 196 | Guard

[Daniel Golebiowski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/aleksander-wisniewski/profile/011901/) | 197 | Guard

[Jakub Niziol](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-reunites-with-forward-niziol/) | 201 | Forward

[Artsiom Parakhouski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-grabs-experienced-center-parakhouski/) | 211 | Center

[Mikolaj Admaczak](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/mikolaj-adamczak/011902/) | 207 | Forward

#### HEAD COACH

[Oliver Vidin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-wroclaw-reunites-with-head-coach-oliver-vidin/)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Ismail Cem Ulusoy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-tabs-point-guard-ismail-cem-ulusoy/) | 182 | Guard

[Steven Enoch](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-tabs-steven-enoch/) | 208 | Center

[Tyrone Wallace](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-adds-versatility-with-guard-tyrone-wallace/) | 196 | Guard

[Yigitcan Saybir](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-adds-more-size-with-saybir/) | 203 | Forward

[James Palmer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-gets-scorer-palmer/) | 198 | Forward

[Troy Selim Sav](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-tabs-turkish-big-man-sav/) | 206 | Forward

[Jalen Adams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/jalen-adams-heads-to-turk-telekom-ankara/) | 191 | Guard

[Markis McDuffie](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-adds-forward-mcduffie/)  | 203 | Forward

[Okben Ulubay](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-inks-former-champ-okben-ulubay/)  | 201 | Forward

[Metehan Akyel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-adds-center-akyel/) | 206 | Center

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Boran Guler](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-inks-boran-guler-to-contract-extension/) | 192 | Guard

[Mehmet Yagmur](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-renews-veteran-mehmet-yagmur/) | 188 | Guard

#### HEAD COACH

[Nenad Canak](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-makes-nenad-canak-its-new-head-coach/)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Adam Mokoka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ubt-cluj-napoca-signs-shooting-guard-adam-mokoka/) | 196 | Guard

[D.J. Seeley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-seals-deal-for-veteran-combo-guard-d-j-seeley/) | 193 | Guard

[Bryce Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-tabs-point-guard-bryce-jones/) | 183 | Guard

[Mihai Maciuca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-makes-maciuca-its-first-addition/) | 193 | Guard

[Jarell Eddie](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-adds-three-point-threat-eddie/) | 201 | Forward

[Mareks Mejeris](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-adds-defensive-ace-mareks-mejeris/) | 207 | Forward

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Andrija Stipanovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-and-veteran-center-andrija-stipanovic-stay-together/) | 207 | Center

[Karel Guzman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-extends-guzman-until-2025/) | 195 | Guard

[Emanuel Cate](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-re-signs-center-cate/) | 207 | Center

[David Lapuste](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-extends-talented-guard-lapuste/) | 187 | Guard

[Patrick Richard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-extends-guard-richard-for-3-more-years/) | 196 | Guard

[Eduard Roschnafsky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/eduard-roschnafsky/011907/) | 210 | Forward

#### HEAD COACH

[Mihai Silvasan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/u-bt-cluj-napoca/clu/silvasan-mihai/?season=U2023)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Kyle Wiltjer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/reyer-venezia-completes-signing-of-kyle-wiltjer/) | 208 | Forward

[Barry Brown Jr.](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/barry-brown-jr-heads-to-reyer-venezia/) | 190 | Guard

[Alex O'Connell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/reyer-venezia-signs-explosive-swingman-alex-oconnell/) | 198 | Forward

[Aamir Simms](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/reyer-signs-forward-aamir-simms/) | 203 | Forward

[Bruno Caboclo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/reyer-adds-all-eurocup-big-man-bruno-caboclo/) | 206 | Center

[Davide Casarin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/reyer-brings-back-davide-casarin/) | 197 | Guard

[Giga Janelidze](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/reyer-tabs-forward-giga-janelidze/) | 200 | Forward

[Rayjon Tucker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/reyer-adds-scoring-punch-with-rayjon-tucker/) | 191 | Guard

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Andrea De Nicolao](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/reyer-re-signs-guard-andrea-de-nicolao/) | 185 | Guard

[Jordan Parks](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/jordan-parks-extends-his-contract-at-reyer/) | 201 | Forward

[Marco Spissu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/reyer-lands-playmaker-spissu/) | 182 | Guard

[Jeff Brooks](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/jeff-brooks-pens-new-deal-at-reyer/) | 203 | Forward

[Matteo Chillo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/reyer-adds-frontcourt-depth-with-chillo/) | 203 | Forward

[Amedeo Tessitori](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/reyer-brings-aboard-reigning-champ-tessitori/) | 208 | Center

#### HEAD COACH

[Neven Spahija](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/reyer-appoints-neven-spahija-as-new-head-coach/)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Nico Brauner](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hamburg-towers-add-guard-nico-brauner/) | 187 | Guard

[Terrell Gomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hamburg-picks-up-point-guard-terrell-gomez/) | 173 | Guard

[Aleksander Dziewa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hamburg-bolsters-frontcourt-with-dziewa/) | 207 | center

[Mark Hughes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hamburg-towers-make-mark-hughes-its-third-signing-of-the-summer/) | 193 | Guard

[Will Christmas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hamburg-signs-swingman-will-christmas/) | 196 | Guard

[VJ King](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hamburg-brings-in-exciting-swingman-vj-king/) | 198 | Forward

[Aljami Durham](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hamburg-puts-aljami-durham-at-guard/) | 193 | Guard

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Lukas Meisner](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hamburg-adds-meisner-at-forward/) | 204 | Forward

[Jonas Wohlfarth-Bottermann](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hamburg-inks-big-man-wohlfarth-bottermann/) | 207 | center

[Leif Moeller](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/leif-moeller/profile/010070/) | 199 | Guard

#### HEAD COACH

[Benka Barloschky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/coach-barloschky-agrees-to-lead-hamburg-for-two-more-years/)

#### NEW PLAYERS

[Arturs Zagars](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-signs-arturs-zagars-will-join-bc-wolves-on-loan/) | 190 | Guard

[Vaidas Kariniauskas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/bc-wolves-bring-in-vaidas-kariniauskas/) | 198 | Guard

[Rasheed Sulaimon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/wolves-put-rasheed-sulaimon-in-the-backcourt/) | 194 | Guard

[Djordje Gagic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/wolves-bolster-paint-with-djordje-gagic/) | 210 | Center

[Christian Mekowulu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/wolves-sign-athletic-forward-christian-mekowulu/) | 205 | Forward

[Treshawn Thurman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/wolves-pick-up-forward-treshawn-thurman/) | 201 | Forward

#### CONTINUING PLAYERS

[Jeffery Taylor](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/bc-wolves-lock-up-jeffery-taylor-for-2-more-years/) | 201 | Forward

[Arnas Berucka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/arnas-berucka/profile/006154/) | 196 | Forward

[Adas Juskevicius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/adas-juskevicius/profile/lct/) | 194 | Guard

[Kristupas Zemaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/kristupas-zemaitis/005516/) | 191 | Guard

Eigirdas Zukauskas | 206 | Forward

[Regimantas Miniotas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/regimantas-miniotas/profile/004645/) | 208 | Center

[Vitalijus Kozys](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/vitalijus-kozys/006907/) | 201 | Forward

#### HEAD COACH

[Kestutis Kemzura](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/wolves-keep-coach-kemzura/)

Players from all around Europe – and the world – enter the BKT EuroCup every season knowing it is an excellent proving ground to reach the top level in continental basketball. The 2023-24 season should be no different, with players of different backgrounds and nationalities among those set to take the floor already next week with lofty team and individual goals. Here are 10 EuroCup newcomers to keep an eye on. 

Top 10 EuroCup newcomers entering 2023-24

Players from all around Europe – and the world – enter the BKT EuroCup every season knowing it is an excellent proving ground to reach the top level in continental basketball. The 2023-24 season should be no different, with players of different backgrounds and nationalities among those set to take the floor already next week with lofty team and individual goals. Here are 10 EuroCup newcomers to keep an eye on.

### 10\. William Christmas, Veolia Towers Hamburg

[Christmas ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/william-christmas/012580/)climbed the ladder from the German minor leagues to reach Hamburg, where head coach Benka Barloschky has him pegged for big minutes. A do-it-all small forward, expect to see Christmas leave his mark on both ends of the floor and contribute in nearly all categories. Should the 26-year-old become a hit at Hamburg, there will be plenty of Christmas joy in the German city.

### 9\. Prentiss Hubb, Dolomiti Energia Trento

Coming off his first season in Europe with Ludwigsburg, [Hubb ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/prentiss-hubb/012595/)is tasked with trying to turn around Trento's fortunes in the EuroCup. Trento hasn’t had a positive record in the regular season since the 2020-21 season, so Hubb will try to use his scoring – he averaged 15.4 points per night in Germany – to make a big impact in next season's EuroCup. He's a player to keep an eye on.

### 8\. Vaidas Kariniauskas, Wolves Vilnius

One of the older players on this list, [Kariniauskas ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/vaidas-kariniauskas/003212/)has played professionally in six different countries and won trophies in four of them. He had one of his most famous games over the summer at the FIBA World Cup with a team-high 15 points to lead Lithuania to a 110-104 victory over the USA. And he will take that experience into a key role with Wolves.

### 7\. Angel Delgado, Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul

Anyone watching the Dominican Republic's performances at the 2023 FIBA World Cup may have noticed [Delgado](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/angel-delgado/012647/), who averaged 7.0 points and 3.3 rebounds in three first-round games. The power forward paired 11.6 points with 8.6 rebounds as Pinar Karsiyaka reached the Turkish League finals last season, so he will be hoping to post similar numbers in both his and Besiktas's first campaign in the EuroCup.

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### 6\. Ethan Happ, Dreamland Gran Canaria

After joining Gran Canaria from Rio Breogan, [Happ ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ethan-happ/009864/)will get his first taste of EuroCup basketball. Looking to defend its title, Gran Canaria hopes that the 27-year-old can help fill the voids left by Khalifa Diop and Olek Balcerowski. Happ certainly got off to a good start in the Spanish League, posting 13 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block on his Gran Canaria debut.

### 5\. Gabe Olaseni, London Lions

Having returned to his native England this summer, [Olaseni ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/gabe-olaseni/006600/)has already got pulses racing in London with his performances in domestic action. The 31-year-old has posted 14.7 points and 8.3 rebounds in three British League games so far, which follows an impressive couple of years in Turkiye with Darussafaka. Heading into his rookie EuroCup season, Olaseni is primed for a big season as London's starting center.

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### 4\. Ronald March, Prometey Slobozhanske

The No. 2 scorer in the French League last season, Prometey targeted the services of [March ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ronald-march/012600/)by making him the club's first signing this summer. He poured in 21.4 points per game for Chorale Roanne, where he had spent the past three seasons and improved his averages year-on-year. He now looks to show the rest of Europe his scoring prowess in his first EuroCup campaign.

### 3\. Georginho de Paula, ratiopharm Ulm

[Georginho ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/georginho-de-paula-/012703/)comes to Europe for the first time after establishing himself as one of the best players in Brazil, where he was the finals MVP last season. The versatile swingman is a proven winner and tends to make those around him better, which should be a boost to Ulm. If he makes a similar impact to his compatriots, Yago Dos Santos and Bruno Caboclo, Ulm fans will be very happy.

### 2\. Colbey Ross, Buducnost VOLI Podgorica

The 24-year-old enters his debut EuroCup season as the reigning Italian League MVP, having shined with averages of 17.5 points and 7.5 assists for Pallacanestro Varese in the 2022-23 season. [Ross ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/colbey-miles-ross/012605/)was playing in the Czech Republic just two years ago, so he has the chance to continue his rapid ascension in the EuroCup at a club like Buducnost that has serious aims of winning the competition.

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### 1\. T.J. Shorts, Paris Basketball

New head coach Tuomas Iisalo brought a selection of players with him when he arrived from Telekom Baskets Bonn, and [Shorts ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/timothy-neocartes-shorts-ii/profile/012608/)is the leader of that group. After all, he was the MVP of both the German and Basketball Champions League last season. A scoring point guard that seems destined for the top, the Paris guard should see him make an instant impact in his first EuroCup season.

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica has secured the signing of Yoan Makoundou on a season-long loan from AS Monaco Basket. 

Yoan Makoundou joins Buducnost VOLI on loan

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica has secured the signing of [Yoan Makoundou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/yoan-makoundou/011935/) on a season-long loan from AS Monaco. Makoundou (2.07 meters, 23 years old) showed glimpses of his talent for Monaco last season, averaging 4.4 points and 2.8 rebounds in eight appearances from the bench in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. He now has the chance to continue his development in the BKT EuroCup at Buducnost.

The best plays of new Buducnost VOLI Podgorica loanee Yoan Makoundou during the 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Yoan Makoundou's top plays in the 2022-23 season

Makoundou only joined Monaco last summer, having spent the first three years of his career with Cholet Basket. After being named as the Basketball Champions League's Best Young Player in the 2020-21 campaign, the forward was part of Monaco's double-winning team last season, with the side lifting both the French League and French Cup titles.

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Yoan Makoundou, Buducnost VOLI Podgorica's latest signing, in action for AS Monaco at the 2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four.

The 24-year-old, who arrives from AS Monaco, will continue his development in the BKT EuroCup.

Yoan Makoundou joins Buducnost on loan

Prometey Slobozhanske has confirmed the signing of Rashard Kelly, who joins the team following the long-term injury of Arnoldas Kulboka.

Prometey seals move for Rashard Kelly

Prometey Slobozhanske has confirmed the signing of [Rashard Kelly](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/rashard-kelly/009559/), who joins the team following the long-term injury of Arnoldas Kulboka. Kelly (2.03 meters, 28 years old) last played for Wolves Vilnius, averaging 11.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 11 Lithuanian League games. He returns to the BKT EuroCup after last playing in the competition for Dolomiti Energia Trento in the 2018-19 season, when he posted 8.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.4 steals in 16 appearances.

The best plays of new Prometey Slobozhanske signing Rashard Kelly during his time with Dolomiti Energia Trento in the 2019-20 BKT EuroCup season.

Rashard Kelly's top plays in the 2019-20 EuroCup

Kelly began his professional career with BC Parma in Russia (2018-19) before going on to play for Trento in Italy (2019-20), Gaziantep in Turkiye (2020-21), Dijon in France (2021-22), the Tasmania JackJumpers in Australia (2022-23) and Wolves in Lithuania (2022-23). The best statistical season of Kelly's career came at Dijon, as he averaged a personal-best 13.3 points across 14 games, as well as posting 7.6 rebounds, which is the second-highest average he has recorded in this category.

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New Prometey Slobozhanske signing Rashard Kelly in action for Dolomiti Energia Trento in the 2019-20 BKT EuroCup season.

The 28-year-old has arrived to cover the long-term injury of Arnoldas Kulboka.

The start of the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup season is right around the corner. Only one of the hundreds of players who take the floor in the competition this season will take home the MVP trophy. Here are 10 leading candidates for that honor going into the season.

Top 10 MVP candidates for the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup

The start of the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup season is right around the corner. Only one of the hundreds of players who take the floor in the competition this season will take home the MVP trophy. Here are 10 leading candidates for that honor going into the season.

### Ondrej Balvin, Prometey Slobozhanske

[Balvin ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ondrej-balvin/002644/)was one of the biggest inside forces in the EuroCup last season, averaging 9.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists. The 2.17-meter Czech center has plenty of experience, as he enters his seventh season in the EuroCup. The 31-year-old shot 63% on two-pointers and grabbed 2.5 offensive rebounds per game in 2022-23.

### Jaka Blazic, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana

[Blazic ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jaka-blazic/003452/)has been one of the pillars of Cedevita’s return to prominence, playing three seasons in the EuroCup before spending last year with Turkish side Bahcesehir College. The 33-year-old is back with Cedevita and one of the team leaders. 

### J'Covan Brown, Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv

[Brown ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/j-covan-brown/011991/)is spending his seventh season in Israel and third with Tel Aviv. The 33-year-old has hardly slowed down as he averaged 12.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and a EuroCup-best 6.7 assists last season. 

J'Covan Brown led Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv to a 95-79 win over Paris Basketball and in the process earned his second MVP of the Round honor in his just ninth appearance in the competition.

J'Covan Brown | Round 11 MVP | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

### Sam Dekker, London Lions

[Dekker ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/sam-dekker/009672/)remains one of the top scorers and all-around players in European basketball as the 29-year-old averaged 18.2 points to go with 5.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals last season in the EuroCup. The former NBA player will be playing in the EuroCup for a third season.

### Allerik Freeman, Buducnost VOLI Podgorica 

[Freeman ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/allerik-freeman/010389/)has shown to be an elite scorer over the years when given the chance to shine. He averaged 18.9 points with 3.8 assists last season with Besiktas after previously playing with Umana Reyer Venice, appearing in 12 EuroCup games and tallying 9.8 points and 1.8 assists. 

### Derek Needham, Besiktas Istanbul 

[Needham ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/derek-needham/008945/)spent the last two seasons with Frutti Extra Bursaspor playing for Coach Dusan Alimpijevic, who is the new play-caller with Besiktas. He knows exactly what his coach expects after averaging 14.0 points and 4.2 assists in the EuroCup last season. Needham was named to the All-EuroCup First Team in 2022 when he helped Bursaspor reach the EuroCup final. 

All-EuroCup First Team: Derek Needham, Frutti Extra Bursaspor

### T.J. Shorts, Paris Basketball 

[Shorts ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/timothy-neocartes-shorts-ii/012608/)is another point guard following his head coach to a new team in the EuroCup with Tuomas Iisalo from Telekom Baskets Bonn. Shorts was the German League MVP for last season and also the MVP of the Basketball Champions League as Bonn won that crown. This will be Shorts’s first season in the EuroCup.

### John Shurna, Gran Canaria 

[Shurna ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/john-shurna/006588/)has been one of the rocks for Gran Canaria, entering his fifth season with the team and fourth in the EuroCup. He has averaged at least 8.4 points and 4.2 rebounds over the last three Spanish League campaigns and similar numbers in the EuroCup, while regularly making more than 40% of his three-pointers over that span.

Gran Canaria forward John Shurna completed a magical season with another individual accolade as the 7DAYS EuroCup Finals MVP. Shurna was the leading scorer with 18 points as Gran Canaria held off Turk Telekom Ankara 71-67 to win the EuroCup for the first time and earn a ticket to the 2023-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.

John Shurna | Final MVP | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

### Ante Tomic, Joventut Badalona

[Tomic ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ante-tomic/002507/)will turn 37 in February but the center has not slowed down at all. Last season he averaged 13.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists in the EuroCup. It was the third EuroCup campaign for the Croatian veteran, who had played 11 seasons in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague for Real Madrid and FC Barcelona before moving to Joventut. 

### Tyrone Wallace, Turk Telekom Ankara

[Wallace ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tyrone-wallace/011925/)moves to his second EuroCup team in his second season in Europe after playing last year for Paris Basketball. The 29-year-old guard averaged 15.7 points, 5.0 assists and 1.5 steals in the EuroCup in 2022-23 and he will likely be a major leader for Turk Telekom head coach Nenad Canak.