Coming off its first-ever season in the BKT EuroCup, the London Lions are ready to make even more noise in the 2023-24 campaign. London achieved a playoff finish last year, but it fell to eventual semifinalist Joventut Badalona in the eighthfinals. With a new head coach in Petar Bozic, the English club has its sights set on a deep run in the EuroCup postseason.

2023-24 Roster Rundown: London Lions

Coming off its first-ever season in the BKT EuroCup, the London Lions are ready to make even more noise in the 2023-24 campaign. London achieved a playoff finish last year, but it fell to eventual semifinalist Joventut Badalona in the eighthfinals. With a [new head coach in Petar Bozic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-signs-head-coach-bozic/), the English club has its sights set on a deep run in the EuroCup postseason.

### BACKCOURT

London wanted to add some firepower to its backcourt and has managed to do just that with the signing of [Matt Morgan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-lions-bring-in-scorer-matt-morgan/). The 25-year-old point guard is set to play in the EuroCup for the first time in his career, and his scoring should make the Lions a big threat in the coming season. Fellow American [Jordan Taylor](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jordan-taylor/005247/) has returned to London after joining the team midway through last season, with the playmaker having impressed in the 2022-23 campaign with averages of 10.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists per night.

The top plays of London Lions guard Jordan Taylor in the 2022-23 BKT EuroCup season.

Jordan Taylor's best plays in 2022-23

[Luke Nelson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/luke-nelson/004773/) is in a good spot to provide competition for Morgan and Taylor, but he will be keen to add more consistency to his play under Coach Bozic. Last summer London brought in [Tarik Phillip](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tarik-phillip/009649/), who had two seasons of EuroCup experience under his belt, but a knee injury prevented him from ever getting on the floor. He has the chance to remind everyone of his talent in the 2023-24 season. London's backcourt options are completed by Mo Soluade and [Kareem Queeley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-lions-keep-kareem-queeley/).

### FRONTCOURT

The star man in London's frontcourt is [Sam Dekker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/sam-dekker/009672/), who was named to the All-EuroCup Second Team last season. The 29-year-old American was also in the race to win the EuroCup MVP prize, having averaged 18.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.2 steals in the previous campaign. Dekker will once again be leaned on heavily by London. New addition [Donte Grantham](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-inks-forward-donte-grantham/) will be expected to come in for Dekker at times, while he can also play at the "four" position when needed, too.

Sam Dekker | Best Plays | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

Another new face for London is [Conor Morgan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/conor-morgan-signs-for-london-lions/), who has spent the last four years playing in the EuroCup. A big body at the power forward position, he posted 10.2 points and 6.5 rebounds across 11 games for Slask Wroclaw last season. [Ciaran Sandy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ciaran-sandy-joins-the-london-lions/), another "four", has also returned to his native England after playing in college in the United States.

[Josh Sharma](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/josh-sharma/012020/) was London's backup center last season, and it seems as though he is set to repeat the same role in the coming campaign, with new signing [Gabe Olaseni](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lions-brings-london-native-gabe-olaseni-home/) likely to be charged with protecting the Lions' paint.

### PLAYER TO WATCH

This could be a toss of a coin between Sam Dekker or Matt Morgan. Yet, since he should have the ball regularly in his hands as London's lead guard, Morgan has the chance to set the EuroCup alight next season. After being named to the All-French League Team in the 2022-23 campaign, Morgan is primed to do damage at the continental level. In 35 French League games for Le Mans, the American point guard averaged 20.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists. Similar numbers in the EuroCup would put Morgan in contention to secure the EuroCup MVP prize.

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OUTLOOK

The last campaign was a learning experience for London across the board. Now, entering year two in the EuroCup, the hope will be that the likes of Matt Morgan and Dekker can take the competition by storm. Dekker already proved his quality last season, but London has retooled and, with a new coach at the helm, the English side will be aiming to be among the contenders to reach the latter stages of the EuroCup.

More London Lions News

There may not have been a better story in the 2022-23 EuroCup than Prometey Slobozhanske. The Ukrainian club, debuting in the competition, played all of its games abroad due to the war at home. While playing most of its "home" games in Riga, Latvia, Prometey grew from a nice story to a team that was fun to watch due to its fast-paced style and athletic players. And then it became unbeatable! Prometey won 13 consecutive games to storm into the semifinals before falling to Turk Telekom Ankara.

2023-24 Roster Rundown: Prometey Slobozhanske

There may not have been a better story in the 2022-23 EuroCup than [Prometey Slobozhanske](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/prometey-slobozhanske/roster/pmt/?season=2023-24). The Ukrainian club, debuting in the competition, played all of its games abroad due to the war at home. While playing most of its "home" games in Riga, Latvia, Prometey grew from a nice story to a team that was fun to watch due to its fast-paced style and athletic players. And then it became unbeatable! Prometey won 13 consecutive games to storm into the semifinals before falling to Turk Telekom Ankara.

Coach Ronen "Neno" Ginzburg brings seven players back, including two starters, from that team as Prometey aims for another deep run through the EuroCup. The club is not short on experience or talent, but with a handful of talented newcomers, including some who are new to the EuroCup, chemistry will have to come together. Here's a look at this season's Prometey roster.

### BACKCOURT

Coach Ginzburg will make sure that Prometey is an exciting team again and it starts with his group of high-scoring guards. Prometey raided the French League for two of its top four scorers from last season. [Ronald March](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-makes-ronald-march-its-first-signing-of-next-season/) was second with 21.4 points per game for Roanne and [Marcus Keene](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-inks-scoring-ace-marcus-keene/) was fourth with 20.2 for Strasbourg. Keene, a point guard, has filled buckets at every stop in his career. March, a shooting guard, is also a standout defender whose 64 steals last season were the most in France.

Caleb Agada Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

Caleb Agada's top plays

[Caleb Agada](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-re-signs-star-guard-caleb-agada/) was a breakout star for Prometey last season as he stuffed the stat sheet with 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.3 steals per game. He can seemingly do it all and should be able to shine alongside both Keene and March.  Still only 23 years old, [Issuf Sanon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-re-signs-guard-issuf-sanon/) was a key contributor off the bench last season. He can handle the ball and run the offense while hassling opposing guards on the other end of the floor. Now back for a second campaign, Sanon could take another step forward in 2023-24. Team captain [Illia Sydorov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/illia-sydorov/profile/011966/) first joined Prometey in 2019 and has become a fan favorite thanks to his energy and knack for stepping up at money time, such as his 21-point performance in the team's playoff opener last season. Sydorov has earned Coach Ginzburg's trust and thus will be ready whenever needed.

### FRONTCOURT

One of Prometey's question marks may be at the "three" position where [Davon Reed](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-signs-swingman-reed/) arrives from the NBA to play in Europe for the first time. There is no questioning his ability; Reed's game is a perfect fit for the Prometey style as a do-it-all wing who is a good shooter, helps on the glass and plays tough defense. If there are any growing pains, Coach Ginzburg has a pair of experienced vets to fall back on in [Oleksandr Lypovyy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/oleksandr-lypovyy/profile/001686/) and [Ivan Tkachenko](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ivan-tkachenko/profile/011943/). Lypovyy is a fine shooter with five years of EuroCup experience. Tkachenko, 25, is a classic three-and-D wing. Both players were key pieces of the bench last season and should remain in those roles for 2023-24.

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[Arnoldas Kulboka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/arnoldas-kulboka-joins-prometey-slobozhanske/) was one of the breakout players in the competition last season for Promitheas Patras. The stretch-four was twice the EuroCup MVP of the round and shined all season long thanks to his 43.0% three-point accuracy and his 5.9 rebounds per game. However, a knee injury may cause Kulboka to miss the start of the season. [Andrii Voinalovych](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-adds-ukrainian-power-forward-andriy-voynalovych/) is only 23 and coming off a monster season in the Latvian-Estonian Basketball League. He will get his chance now to test himself in the EuroCup. Veteran Ukrainian national team player [Viacheslav Bobrov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-adds-forward-viacheslav-bobrov/) signed just this week to add depth at the "four".

Prometey will boast plenty of muscle in the paint with its two very different centers. While [Ondrej Balvin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-bulks-up-with-balvin-at-center/) is a bigger "five" in the classic mold, [Tai Odiase](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/prometey-lands-center-tai-odiase/) is a mobile and athletic big man. The 2.17-meter Balvin was a force all season and upgraded his game in the knock-out stages to average 11.7 points on 61.9% shooting, 8.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks for a PIR of 19.3. Odiase debuted in the EuroCup last season with Germani Brescia and was among the league leaders with 1.2 blocks per game.

Marcus Keene EuroCup highlights

### PLAYER TO WATCH

At 1.75 meters, Marcus Keene is often the smallest man on the court. He is also one of the quickest. And he tries to use that to his advantage. Keene challenges defenders to deny his jumper, in which case he uses a lightning-fast first step to get by them. If they sag, he pulls up for the shot. That simple recipe has seen him rank among the best scorers wherever he has played, including his four-game stint in the EuroCup with Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana in 2021. The pace that Prometey played with last season fits Keene's game perfectly and if they can make it happen again, he could be in for a special season.

### OUTLOOK

Even with a handful of new players, Prometey will not be able to catch anybody by surprise this season. The rest of the EuroCup knows what to expect when Prometey is on their schedule. However, Coach Ginzburg has a cast of talents to fit his system and if everything clicks, this will be a tough team to beat.

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana enters a new season with nearly a dozen new faces on the roster. Even though several of them have played for this club in the past, fans in the Slovenian capital will be watching a brand-new team. And that squad will be guided by Simone Pianigiani, who returns to coach on the old Continent after three years in China and is back in the EuroCup for the first time since taking Hapoel Jerusalem to the semifinals in 2017. Here's a look at the many new, and a few old, pieces on Cedevita's roster.

2023-24 Roster Rundown: Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana

[Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/roster/lju/?season=2023-24) enters a new season with nearly a dozen new faces on the roster. Even though several of them have played for this club in the past, fans in the Slovenian capital will be watching a brand-new team. And that squad will be guided by Simone Pianigiani, who returns to coach on the old Continent after three years in China and is back in the EuroCup for the first time since taking Hapoel Jerusalem to the semifinals in 2017. Here's a look at the many new, and a few old, pieces on Cedevita's roster.

### BACKCOURT

It is hard to find a team with more experience on the perimeter than Cedevita, which boasts six players at 29 years of age or older. For the new campaign, Cedevita brought three new playmakers in [Justin Cobbs](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Feurocup%2Fnews%2Fjustin-cobbs-returns-to-the-eurocup-with-cedevita-olimpija%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7C4479df8f50274e8e0b5908dbb90088cd%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638307184168587788%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CyhyFOQ9oNrporDFPj%2B3oUay9pYHBy1XQ8juY2FaleE%3D&reserved=0), [Nikola Radicevic](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Feurocup%2Fnews%2Fcedevita-bolsters-backcourt-with-nikola-radicevic%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7C4479df8f50274e8e0b5908dbb90088cd%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638307184168587788%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ma31JIrl8Zm%2B6aY7ZYV4%2Ffn%2F05N5k%2Bc%2BYPVvEk%2BvY6c%3D&reserved=0) and [Sean Armand](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Feurocup%2Fnews%2Fcedevita-lands-experienced-guard-armand%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7C4479df8f50274e8e0b5908dbb90088cd%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638307184168587788%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zlJbY7UeYwWMtmJX94ytEOmbbtmR33helWGezs5JdgE%3D&reserved=0). All three have previous experience in the EuroCup, including Cobbs and Radicevic, who are each heading into their seventh campaign. Cobbs enters this season ranked 10th on the all-time assists chart.

A collection of Justin Cobbs highlights

Next to the playmaking trio will be more veterans, starting with swingmen [Jaka Blazic](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Feurocup%2Fnews%2Fjaka-blazic-returns-to-cedevita-olimpija%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7C4479df8f50274e8e0b5908dbb90088cd%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638307184168587788%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BQuDSZqyGjOXX9QLa52qbIBbmIETfQRIHXicuJe1Lis%3D&reserved=0) and Zoran Dragic. The two are two players for Cedevita this season, not only because of what each can do on both ends of the floor, but also due to their leadership and longstanding relationship with the fans. The third veteran is sharpshooter [Jaka Klobucar](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Feurocup%2Fnews%2Fjaka-klobucar-seals-return-to-cedevita-olimpija%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7C4479df8f50274e8e0b5908dbb90088cd%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638307184168587788%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uAI58Um6Pf5uLjPbMrB3DNZxIYrF3GsrggzJ8FssOM4%3D&reserved=0). These three have great familiarity with each other, both at the club level and with the Slovenian national team.

Alongside these six, there is a young, hungry trio that is eager to get as many opportunities as possible and prove they can contribute. They are forward [Rok Radovic](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Feurocup%2Fplayers%2Frok-radovic%2Fprofile%2F009392%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7C4479df8f50274e8e0b5908dbb90088cd%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638307184168744007%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QGx6JRhzRN9DIYiZd3hbWk2IDkltk1AWEt7oe0nbt6E%3D&reserved=0), guard [Gregor Glas](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Feurocup%2Fnews%2Fcedevita-signs-glas-to-multi-year-deal%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7C4479df8f50274e8e0b5908dbb90088cd%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638307184168744007%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=faqSlHfcOCwh4wzcLRF47ia5MYpbB6p5%2F84csEpEUdA%3D&reserved=0), who returns from loan, and guard Damian Kruzynski who is set to turn 20 later this month

### FRONTCOURT

Compared to the backcourt, Cedevita's frontcourt has far less experience, with power forward [Shawn Jones](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Feurocup%2Fnews%2Fcedevita-signs-big-man-shawn-jones%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7C4479df8f50274e8e0b5908dbb90088cd%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638307184168744007%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IxGqzWNxTi6rCeMSwab04bfx6gM08muWUGW8PsvxO8E%3D&reserved=0) the only one of the three newcomers in this group to have played in the EuroCup before. That was in 2016-17 when he helped Hapoel Jerusalem reach the semifinals. For 23-year-old [Alexander Shashkov](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Feurocup%2Fnews%2Falexander-shashkov-joins-olimpija%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7C4479df8f50274e8e0b5908dbb90088cd%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638307184168744007%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IOQxnpgPuca2pIIZXylZasVGXBcvmYPZLT4nne6meBU%3D&reserved=0) and 24-year-old [Amadou Sow](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Feurocup%2Fnews%2Fcedevita-adds-amadou-sow-to-frontcourt%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7C4479df8f50274e8e0b5908dbb90088cd%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638307184168744007%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2B0TMh9e%2F45wlfqZ5ir%2FpSZd1K%2FTKInYfG%2BgSlGoUEB4%3D&reserved=0), this will be their first season in the EuroCup, with Sow set to play his second professional season. Both players, however, can play both at the "four" and "five" positions.

One player who should have a more prominent role in Cedevita's frontcourt this season is athletic center [Karlo Matkovic](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Feurocup%2Fplayers%2Fkarlo-matkovic%2Fprofile%2F009395%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7C4479df8f50274e8e0b5908dbb90088cd%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638307184168744007%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Py9XkZ5U9VSY2fhE%2BSPcObXpkmiXMKkRE8GsxMc2ozs%3D&reserved=0), who at 22 years of age hopes to build on his 9.3 points and 5.2 rebounds in his premier season in the competition. One year younger is [Luka Scuka](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Feurocup%2Fplayers%2Fluka-scuka%2Fprofile%2F010594%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7C4479df8f50274e8e0b5908dbb90088cd%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638307184168744007%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ji3B7EZUIuFyiHXlVHxp%2BtV0fHHzF42oEI0TjTcetlI%3D&reserved=0), who can play both forward positions and at 2.08 meters, is another youngster hoping for an extended role, especially in the absence of [Edo Muric](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Feurocup%2Fnews%2Fcedevita-re-signs-forward-muric%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cedu.roca%40euroleague.net%7C4479df8f50274e8e0b5908dbb90088cd%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638307184168744007%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=N4jQAHxXcA1%2Buu8LiS0xB8J4dUbdbBoDI2%2FfGf5hKaE%3D&reserved=0) who tore his ACL in June, and has a long road to recovery in front of him.

Highlights from Karlo Matkovic's first EuroCup games

### PLAYER TO WATCH

The last time Jaka Blazic played in the competition and in a Cedevita uniform, he led the team to the EuroCup Quarterfinals. A fan favorite in the Slovenian capital, Blazic previously played for the club between 2011 and 2013 and then again between 2019 and 2022. In the last two of those seasons, he earned a spot on the All-EuroCup Second Team after scoring a total of 599 points and grabbing 170 rebounds over 35 appearances. A relentless defender, Blazic has turned into a prolific scorer and that is exactly what Cedevita will need from him. All eyes will be on the veteran guard to see if he can showcase the form that made him one of the most dangerous offensive players in the EuroCup as recently as 2022.

Jaka Blazic Top Plays of the 2021-22 Regular Season

2021-22 Regular Season highlights: Jaka Blazic, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana

### OUTLOOK

Cedevita never lacks ambition, and this team always aims high, even when the scores don't go their way, which was the case last season when the team disappointed by missing the playoffs. Now, with a new head coach and a revamped roster, loaded with experience both on the floor and on the bench, the Dragons from Ljubljana hope to restore the roar. Cedevita will surely rely heavily on its group of veteran backcourt players, all capable playmakers who can outsmart any opposition. If this team avoids a slow start, and early on uses its home court where, following the season opener, it plays three of four games, Cedevita could be set for another long EuroCup run.

Prometey Slobozhanske announced the signing of Ukrainian power forward Viacheslav Bobrov, who will return to the EuroCup this upcoming season for the first time since 2011. Bobrov (2.03 meters, 31 years old) played with the Ukrainian national team this summer in the Turkey pre-qualification tournament for the Olympic Games and took part in Prometey's training camps during the summer. Now, the club has decided to sign him.

Prometey adds forward Viacheslav Bobrov

Prometey Slobozhanske announced the signing of Ukrainian power forward [Viacheslav Bobrov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/vyacheslav-bobrov/002020/), who will return to the EuroCup this  season for the first time since 2011. Bobrov (2.03 meters, 31 years old) played for the Ukrainian national team this summer in the Turkey pre-qualification tournament for the Olympic Games and took part in Prometey's training camp during the summer. Now, the club has decided to sign him.

Bobrov was a Ukrainian league champ with Azovmash Mariupol in 2010 and during that era he also made his EuroCup debut with the same team. From 2009 to 2011, Bobrov played a total of 5:15 minutes in five EuroCup appearances as a youngster. He also played for other Ukrainian teams such as Dnipro, BC Kyiv and Budivelnyk. He also played in Romania, France and Spain. Last season, Bobrov played for both Budivelnyk and Orleans of France, where he averaged 9.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 14 appearances in the French second division.

After making it to the BKT EuroCup playoffs in each of the last two seasons, 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys starts a new era with a new head coach that knows the competition well. Roberts Stelmahers helped the then-called Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius lift its first EuroCup trophy in 2005, and also took that team to the 2007 Finals. Lietkabelis has managed to keep a core of local players, adding a few pieces to try to make the team even more competitive than before. Stelmahers has a lot of character and a high basketball IQ, which is a good start to make sure Lietkabelis fights in every game. 

Roster Rundown: 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys

After making it to the BKT EuroCup Playoffs in each of the last two seasons, 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys starts a new era with a new head coach who knows the competition well. [Roberts Stelmahers](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-appoints-roberts-stelmahers-as-its-new-head-coach/) helped the then-called Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius lift its first EuroCup trophy in 2005, and also took that team to the 2007 Finals. Lietkabelis boats a returning core of local players and has added a few pieces to try to make the team even more competitive than before. Stelmahers has a lot of character and a high basketball IQ, which is a good start to make sure Lietkabelis fights in every game.

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### BACKCOURT

Playmaker [Jon Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-adds-firepower-with-jon-davis/) is Lietkabelis's marquee backcourt addition. He is an electric player with good penetration skills and court vision, which is ideal for his role as the team's floor general. Davis can use his quickness to attack the rim and draw many fouls, too. His short experience in Lithuania (13 games last season) should help him adjust quickly. [Dovis Bickauskis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-adds-veteran-guard-bickauskis/) and combo guard Nikas Stuknys should be Davis's backups, giving Coach Stelmahers good options at the point guard spot. Bickauskis is a well-rounded player, perfect to play a key role off the bench.

[Martynas Varnas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-picks-up-swingman-martynas-varnas/) and [Liutaras Lelevicius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-lures-lelevicius/) should split minutes at shooting guard. Varnas is a scorer with deep shooting range who comes off a strong season with Lithuanian side BC Siauliai, where he averaged a career-high 13.8 points on 41.2% three-point shooting in 25 games. Considered one of the best young guards in Europe, Lelevicius is an interesting signing due to his great upside. He proved his value at the 2023 U20 European Championship by leading the Lithuanian offense with 17.8 points per night. Testing his scoring skills at a higher level will be the next challenge for him.

Vytenis Lipkevicius Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

2022-23 EuroCup highlights: Vytenis Lipkevicius, Lietkabelis

### FRONTCOURT

[Vytenis Lipkevicius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/vytenis-lipkevicius/lxi/) is back for a sixth consecutive season to do a little bit of everything on the floor: rebound, play defense, make three-pointers, play with high intensity and show off his court sense. He has a great feel for steals and rarely makes mistakes. [Deividas Sirvydis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-lands-sharpshooter-deividas-sirvydis/) has developed his game overseas over the last three years. He is a tall swingman able to use his size, ballhandling ability and deep shooting range to find a lot of advantages on offense. At age 23, Sirvydis is a young veteran who could surprise fans and experts alike this season.

[Gediminas Orelik](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-keeps-star-forward-orelik/) is in his second stint with Lietkabelis and is expected to be the team's main frontcourt reference. Lietkabelis is deep at power forward, as it also signed [Alen Hadzibegovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/lietkabelis-adds-size-with-hadzibegovic/), an accomplished rebounder and shot blocker. Hadzibegovic is a versatile player who can play alongside Orelik or stretch the floor as a center. [Nikola Popovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/nikola-popovic/006230/) joined Lietkabelis midway through last season and showed what he is capable of, thrilling fans with his post skills and overall effectiveness. Hadzibegovic and Popovic should see playing time at center along with [Gabrelius Maldunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/gabrielius-maldunas/010461/), an old school big man with good post skills, highlighted by a jump hook.

Gediminas Orelik Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

2022-23 EuroCup highlights: Gediminas Orelik, Lietkabelis

### PLAYER TO WATCH

Lietkabelis relies on Orelik to make the difference on offense. He is a stretch power forward with unlimited shooting range, able to knock down three-pointers one after another in a good day. He has an off-the-charts basketball IQ which he uses to make up for his lack of athleticism, by reading defenders and finding advantages, as Orelik is equally effective around the basket. Above all, Orelik is never afraid to take important shots and is a reliable clutch player. He rebounds really well at both ends, especially on the defensive end. Right at the prime of his career, Orelik should be on all EuroCup coaches' game plan when they face his team.

### OUTLOOK

Lietkabelis finished fifth in its group two years ago and was fourth last season, earning the home-court advantage in the eighthfinals. The team did not go past this stage, losing against Virtus Segafredo Bologna in 2022 and Paris Basketball in 2023. Taking one game at a time has worked well for Lietkabelis in the past and this is what Coach Stelmahers's team should do this season. It has to battle hard to advance in a tougher regular season, as only six teams advance. But Lietkabelis can use its playoff experience to try to go further than ever.

2023-24 Roster Rundown: 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys

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 18 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: Arturs Zagars joins Wolves on loan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-signs-arturs-zagars-will-join-bc-wolves-on-loan/)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul has signed Latvian playmaker [Arturs Zagars](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/arturs-zagars/008104/) to a three-year contract, the club announced on Monday. Zagars (1.90 meters, 23 years old) will play the first season of that contract on loan at Wolves Vilnius.

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 18 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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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/)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul has signed Latvian playmaker Arturs Zagars to a three-year contract, the club announced on Monday. Zagars (1.90 meters, 23 years old) will play the first season of that contract on loan at BC Wolves. He comes off an outstanding summer on the Latvian national team, which Zagars helped to a fifth-place finish at the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul signs Arturs Zagars, will join BC Wolves on loan

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul has signed Latvian playmaker [Arturs Zagars](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/arturs-zagars/008104/) to a three-year contract, the club announced on Monday. Zagars (1.90 meters, 23 years old) will play the first season of that contract on loan at Wolves Vilnius.

### Making a name at the FIBA World Cup

He comes off an outstanding summer on the Latvian national team, which Zagars helped to a fifth-place finish at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. He averaged 12.4 points on 41.7% three-point shooting and 7.4 assists over eight games. Zagars was named to the All-World Cup Second Team after he ranked fifth in assists and set a World Cup record with 17 assists – and 0 turnovers – in his final game against Lithuania.

Arturs Zagars's best plays in the EuroCup

### Zagars returns to the EuroCup

Zagars began his professional career with Joventut Badalona in Spain as a 17-year-old and spent parts of five seasons there – or on loan with other clubs. He played in 20 EuroCup games in that time, averaging 2.7 points and 1.8 assists in 10 fixtures in 2019-20, 1.0 point per night across seven games in 2020-21 and 5.7 points and 2.0 assists in three contests in 2021-22. 

Now, he returns to the competition with Wolves after earning more experience in domestic basketball with Braunschweig, where he saw out the 2021-22 campaign and posted 7.3 points, 1.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 13 German League. Last season, Zagars joined Nevezis Kedainiai of the Lithuanian League and averaged 15.4 points, 4.4 assists and 1.1 steals over 22 games.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Kulübümüz, 2023 FIBA Dünya Kupası’nda harika bir performans göstererek turnuvanın en iyi ikinci beşine seçilen Letonyalı genç oyun kurucu Arturs Zagars ile üç yıllık anlaşmaya vardı. ✍️💛💙<br><br>Oyuncumuz, anlaşma kapsamında ilk sezonunu EuroCup’ta mücadele edecek Litvanya temsilcisi… <a href="https://t.co/FWu0n8jx62">pic.twitter.com/FWu0n8jx62</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/1703673467827024344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### A star for the future

 

Still just 23, Zagars will continue his development with Wolves, which is making its EuroCup debut in the 2023-24 season. Then, once the campaign is over, the talented point guard will head to Fenerbahce, where the hope is that he will be able to make a big impact on the 2024-25 edition of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.

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Arturs Zagars, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul's latest signing, in action for Joventut Badalona in the 2019-20 BKT EuroCup season.

Fenerbahce signs Arturs Zagars, will join Wolves on loan

After a dreamlike debut EuroCup season in which it reached the quarterfinals and trailed by a point in the last minute before bowing out, Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv is back and looking to cement its status as a European force. Coach Danny Franco has the core of last season's squad back, including three starters, and together there is a healthy mix of talent, hunger and confidence needed for another special season. 

2023-24 Roster Rundown: Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv

After a dreamlike debut EuroCup season in which it reached the quarterfinals and trailed by a point in the last minute before bowing out, Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv is back and looking to cement its status as a European force. Coach Danny Franco has the core of last season's squad back, including three starters, and together there is a healthy mix of talent, hunger and confidence needed for another special season. 

### BACKCOURT

The starting backcourt of J'Covan Brown and Xavier Munford will resume their duties. Brown was named to the All-EuroCup Second Team after leading the competition with 6.7 assists per game. Munford ranked in the EuroCup top 10 in scoring with 15.1 points per game on outstanding percentages. The experienced duo play well together and are as good a guard tandem as one can find in the EuroCup. 

The best plays of Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv guard J'Covan Brown, one of the contenders to be named the 7DAYS EuroCup MVP.

J'Covan Brown | EuroCup MVP candidates

Bar Timor was the first guard off the bench last season and able to fit along seamlessly next to either Brown or Munford. Now entering his seventh EuroCup campaign, Timor will take big shots when needed and is a dependable ball handler. Gil Beni, 24, only played 8:32 minutes per game, but in them managed to frazzle opposing playmakers with his aggressive defense and used his speed to always push the pace. Yonatan Rabinowitz is a product of the Hapoel youth system and returns home this season after a year in Austria to carve out a role in the backcourt. 

Swingman Braian Angola was close to signing with Hapoel's crosstown rival and Turkish Airlines EuroLeague side Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv. Hapoel is thrilled to get this multi-faceted player, who should be a key player this season. He will share minutes at the small forward spot with John Holland, who has twice been to the EuroCup Finals. Holland played in the EuroLeague last season with Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade. He embodies toughness and energy, which – along with his fine shooting touch, could prove decisive at big moments. Teenager Eyal Harel will look to learn from the cast of players around him to prepare for a larger role in the future. 

### FRONTCOURT

One of the team leaders, power forward Tomer Ginat is an impact player at both ends of the floor. He can score close to the basket and from outside, is a fine passer from the post, is a very good rebounder and has averaged more than 1 steal per game over three EuroCup seasons. Despite only starting one game last season, Jaylen Hoard was twice the EuroCup MVP of the Round and he was second in the competition in PIR on a per-minute basis. The sky is the limit for Hoard in this go-around in the EuroCup. Gal Sternberg is another product of the Hapoel youth setup who has returned home more experienced to contribute as a reserve for his boyhood club. 

With a near-perfect 22 minutes off the bench in a rousing home win to end the regular season, forward Jaylen Hoard of Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv earned the second MVP of the Round honor of his first 7DAYS EuroCup season.

Jaylen Hoard  | Round 18 MVP | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

The last year has been an eventful one for Kyle Alexander, who made his EuroLeague debut with Valencia Basket and then won a bronze medal at the Basketball World Cup with the Canadian national team. The high-flyer should fit well with the attacking style of the Hapoel guards and be the beneficiary of many lob passes setting him up for alley-oop slams. Idan Zalmanson is more of an old-school center with a good mid-range jumper and a great nose for rebounds. He was the recipient of most of the backup center minutes last season, but the signing of Jeff Withey on a short-term deal with an option could change things. Very mobile for his 2.13-meter frame, Withey is a great rim protector and an efficient scorer in the paint. 

### PLAYER TO WATCH

Somewhat of a late bloomer, Columbian swingman Braian Angola did not start his professional career until he was 24. However, over the last few seasons in Europe, he has made quite a name for himself. Angola played briefly for Partizan Belgrade in his first season on the Old Continent and in the second led small Israeli club Ironi Nes Ziona on a Cinderella run to win the FIBA EuroCup Cup. In the two seasons since, Angola has been a true stat sheet stuffer who can score, defend, rebound and pass at a high level. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">אנגולה מוכן, <br>14:30 מתחילים בתיכונט, הכניסה חופשית על בסיס מקום פנוי. <a href=https://t.co/V42MEBre2E>pic.twitter.com/V42MEBre2E</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href=https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1700096670875124136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>September 8, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset="utf-8"></script>

Last season with Pinar Karsiyaka he had a 41-point game in the Basketball Champions League and averaged 14.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.5 steals per game in the Turkish League. What could make Angola a perfect fit with Hapoel special is not just his well-rounded game, but the strengths of the players around him. Angola should both see more room to operate and more open looks on offense plus the ability to gamble for more steals on defense thanks to the players behind him. With all of that a possibility, Angola quickly becomes a player to watch. 

### OUTLOOK

On top of everything else, Hapoel starts the game with three straight home games and none of them are against any of last season's quarterfinalists. That opening stretch is quite promising for a team that went 9-1 at home last season and should help Coach Franco's men find their groove before their first road test at Veolia Towers Hamburg. This team was built with star power and experience in mind, 12 players have played in the EuroLeague, EuroCup or both in the past. And after reaching the quarterfinals last season, Hapoel will be aiming even higher in 2023-24.

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana has announced the signing of Jaka Klobucar for the coming season. Klobucar (1.98 meters, 36 years old) returns for a second spell with Cedevita, having played in the EuroLeague for the team in the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons. Klobucar has played three seasons in the EuroLeague (2008-10 with Cedevita and 2010-11 with Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade) and one campaign in the EuroCup (2018-19 with Galatasaray Istanbul). 

Jaka Klobucar seals return to Cedevita Olimpija

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana has announced the signing of [Jaka Klobucar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jaka-klobucar/001235/) for the coming season. Klobucar (1.98 meters, 36 years old) returns for a second spell with Cedevita, having played in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague for the team in the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons. The former Slovenian national team player most recently played in Hungary for Duna Aszfalt, averaging 10.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.4 steals in 29 domestic games. Klobucar has played three seasons in the EuroLeague (2008-09 and 2009-10 with Cedevita and 2010-11 with Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade) and one campaign in the BKT EuroCup (2018-19 with Galatasaray Istanbul). Now, he brings his experience back to the EuroCup in a jersey that he is very familiar with; the famous strip of Cedevita.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Jaka Klobučar is back among the Dragons!<br><br>Welcome to Cedevita Olimpija, Jaka! 💚🧡<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZmajevoSrce?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZmajevoSrce</a> <a href="https://t.co/m2Zkd2hXwA">pic.twitter.com/m2Zkd2hXwA</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana - English (@KKCedOL_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL_EN/status/1702273023854682420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Jaka Klobucar (right) has just returned to Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana.