Buducnost VOLI Podgorica and versatile forward Marko Jagodic-Kuridza are set to keep working together next season, the club announced Monday.

Buducnost keeps Jagodic-Kuridza

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica and versatile forward [Marko Jagodic-Kuridza](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/marko-jagodic-kuridza/004397/) are set to keep working together next season, the club announced Monday. Jagodic-Kuridza (2.05 meters, 35 years old) re-signed his contract until the end of the 2022-23 campaign. He averaged 5.9 points and 3.6 rebounds in 19 7DAYS EuroCup games last season, helping Buducnost reach the eighthfinals. He also helped Buducnost get the Montenegrin League double - league and cup titles - in his first season with the club. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">✍️Marko Jagodić-Kuridža produžio ugovor sa Budućnost Volijem! 🔵⚪️<a href="https://t.co/X2jn6VbkJh">https://t.co/X2jn6VbkJh</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ajmoplavobijeli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ajmoplavobijeli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKB</a> <a href="https://t.co/bBTfzzGc0Y">pic.twitter.com/bBTfzzGc0Y</a></p>&mdash; KK Budućnost VOLI (@KKBuducnostVOLI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKBuducnostVOLI/status/1549040863740776448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>


Jagodic-Kuridza joined Buducnost from Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade, where he played for the best part of the previous two seasons. He averaged 4.4 points and 2.9 rebounds in 34 EuroLeague games as a part-time starter in the 2020-21 campaign. Before that, Jagodic-Kuridza played for Slovenian side Koper Primorska. He has also played for Spartak and Novi Sad in Serbia, Capljina and Borac Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cibona Zagreb in Croatia, CEZ Nymburk in the Czech Republic and Oostende in Belgium. He helped Cibona win the 2014 Adriatic League title, and has also captured national championships with Cibona, Nymburk, Oostende, Primorska, Zvezda – and now Buducnost.

Buducnost keeps Jagodic-Kuridza 

Hapoel Tel Aviv is ready for its premiere season in the 7DAYS EuroCup. The excitement is great in and around the club, which will participate in the group stage of a European competition for the first time since 2005. Hapoel's journey through Group B will have some very interesting games. Here are a few to pay attention to.

2022-23 Games to Watch: Hapoel Tel Aviv

### Round 1: A double debut

Hapoel's EuroCup debut will come on its home floor against another newcomer to the competition, London Lions. It will be a historic occasion for both that the hosts from Tel Aviv, especially, would love to celebrate with a victory that could well be worth its weight in gold down the road in Group B. Head coach Danny Franco and his team will understand well the opportunity of the moment. Expect Hapoel to be ready for anything and its devoted fans to make their presence felt, too.

### Round 5: The longest road trip

A Round 5 tilt at Gran Canaria will be Hapoel's third road game of the season and yet another against a club it has never met before. But this game will be unique in another way. Not only does Gran Canaria possess loads of experience in the competition, but a long trip - the longest trip of the season – presents a challenge in itself. It will be interesting to see how well the newcomers respond in those circumstances.

 

### Round 11: Paris comes to town

Hapoel plays five of its last eight games at home, with the first game of that stretch coming against another fellow newcomer, Paris Basketball. It will also be Hapoel's first Group B home game of 2023. For all those reasons, on paper and before the season starts, this has the feel of a must-win game. Hapoel star forward Tomer Ginat knows a thing or two about Paris, having spent the last two years in the French capital playing for a local rival in Boulogne. It will surely be important for Hapoel to win games at home and victory in this one would go a long way in the playoff race.

Best of Tomer Ginat in 2021-22 EuroCup

### Round 16: Facing the stretch run

When it comes to battling for playoff spots and securing a better seeding, it is important to play well and win down the final stretch of the regular season in March. A Round 16 home game against Hamburg Towers could very well be a game that determines the direction of that race – for both teams. Hamburg has learned a few things while reaching the elimination rounds in its first EuroCup season. Hapoel has the same goal, which should make this an entertaining game.

The teams of the 7DAYS EuroCup continue to work hard to build strong squads for the 2022-23 season. Here are some of the most important signings from the last week.

The week in EuroCup signings

### Buducnost stepped up

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica had been quiet until now in the off-season market, but things changed in the last week. First, Buducnost appointed [Vlada Jovanovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-appoints-jovanovic-as-head-coach/) as head coach. P[etar Popovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-guard-popovic-agree-again/) soon re-signed his contract for two more years, then Buducnost signed All-Adriatic League center [Kenan Kamenjas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-signs-big-man-kamenjas/), forward [Cameron Reynolds](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-adds-forward-reynolds/), guard [Phil Booth](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-tabs-guard-booth/) and playmaker [Trae Bell-Haynes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-tabs-playmaker-bell-haynes/). It was a truly pivotal week for Buducnost, although [the team's roster](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/2022-23-eurocup-signings-provisional-rosters/) still has plenty of room to grow.

### Brescia, Reyer improved frontlines

Two of the EuroCup teams from Italy, Germani Brescia and Umana Reyer Venice, strengthened their frontcourts last week. Brescia re-signed veteran forward [Christian Burns](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/brescia-re-signs-veteran-forward-burns/) to a new two-year deal. Later in the week, Brescia signed center [Tai Odiase](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/brescia-signs-center-odiase/), who arrives from German side EWE Baskets Oldenburg. Reyer added size and energy with two forwards: [Derek Willis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/reyer-inks-power-forward-willis/), who arrives from Joventut Badalona, and [Jordan Parks](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/reyer-brings-in-forward-parks/), who played for Gevi Napoli Basket in the last two seasons.

Derek Willis grabs an offensive rebound and throws it down with authority!

7DAYS EuroCup Dunk of the Night: Willis throws it down!

### Turk Telekom fortified its perimeter

Turk Telekom Ankara signed versatile guard [Jerian Grant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-adds-versatility-with-grant/), who arrives from EA7 Emporio Armani Milan. The club also brought small forward [Axel Bouteille](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-signs-forward-bouteille/) back to the competition. Grant and Bouteille should see plenty of playing time at both wings due to their experience and talent. Telekom also inked guard [Boran Guler](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-tabs-swingman-guler/).

### London called in new players

London Lions kept taking the steps to have a competitive roster next season, bringing in three more players. Two of those signings were at the center position. First, London signed [Josh Sharma](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-adds-size-with-sharma/), who led the Polish League in blocks (2.4 bpg.) playing for Trefl Sopot last season. It also landed experienced big man [Kosta Koufos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-brings-in-experienced-koufos/) and young forward [Kareem Queeley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-brings-in-young-forward-queeley/), a member of Great Britain's national team.

The teams of the 7DAYS EuroCup continue to work hard to build strong squads for the 2022-23 season. Here are some of the most important signings from the last week.


Gearing up for its 7DAYS EuroCup debut, Hapoel Tel Aviv has put scoring power in its backcourt by signing guard [Xavier Munford](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/xavier-munford/007759/) for the 2022-23 season, the club announced on Monday. Munford (1.93 meters, 30 years old) last played with South East Melbourne in Australia where he averaged 16.6 points, 4.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals in the NBL. Munford now returns to the EuroCup after making his debut in the 2020-21 campaign, playing 10 regular season appearances with Frutti Extra Bursaspor and posting 13.4 points, 3.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">מועדון הכדורסל הפועל תל אביב שמח להודיע על צירופו של הגארד האמריקני קסבייר מנפורד (30, 1.93) שילבש את המדים האדומים בעונת 22/23!<br><br>להודעה המלאה -&gt; <a href="https://t.co/ErEpytPlAx">https://t.co/ErEpytPlAx</a> <a href="https://t.co/OBH1BVBjVE">pic.twitter.com/OBH1BVBjVE</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1548909856127700993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

The first five seasons as a pro, he spent mostly spent in his native United States, with brief stops in Spain and China. His only other European experience came with FC Barcelona late in the 2016-17 season, and played five games' worth of limited action in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, and six in the Spanish League. During his career, he has also appeared in 20 NBA games with Memphis and Milwaukee over two seasons, putting up 4.2 points in 13.3 minutes per game. In four playoff games with Memphis, he averaged 4.8 points, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 22.3 minutes. The bulk of his pro experience has come in the D-League, with large stints at Bakersfield, Greensboro, Wisconsin and Delaware. He also played two games in China with Fujian in 2018. Munford has also been a member of the USA national team since 2017.

Hapoel inks scoring guard Munford

Turk Telekom Ankara strengthened its backcourt by inking swingman Boran Guler, the club announced Saturday. 

Turk Telekm tabs swingman Guler

Turk Telekom Ankara strengthened its backcourt by inking swingman Boran Guler, the club announced Saturday. Guler (1.96 meters, 20 years old) arrives from Socar Petkimspor, where he averaged 1.6 points in 5 Turkish League games last season. He started his career with Bandirma Kirmizi and also played for Teksut Bandirma before joining Socar at the start of the 2020-21 campaign. Guler has also been a member of the Turkish U16, U17, U18 and U19 national teams. He helped Turkey win a silver medal at the 2019 U18 European Championships. Guler is set to make his 7DAYS EuroCup debut with Turk Telekom next season. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Boran Güler de yeni sezonda <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AnkaraBasketbolu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AnkaraBasketbolu</a> için mücadele verecek ✍️👏<br><br>Geçtiğimiz sezon Aliağa Petkimspor forması giyen Boran Güler’i renklerimize bağladık. Ailemize hoş geldin <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoranG%C3%BCler?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoranGüler</a>! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/rQynVfkzyR">pic.twitter.com/rQynVfkzyR</a></p>&mdash; Türk Telekom SK (@TurkTelekom_SK) <a href="https://twitter.com/TurkTelekom_SK/status/1548304079876546563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Turk Telekom tabs swingman Guler

Umana Reyer Venice added depth and athleticism to its roster by inking forward Jordan Parks, the club announced Saturday. 

Reyer brings in forward Parks

Umana Reyer Venice added depth and athleticism to its roster by inking forward Jordan Parks, the club announced Saturday. Parks (2.01 meters, 28 years old) arrives from Gevi Napoli Basket, where he averaged 14.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 29 Italian second division games last season. He started his career with Pallacanestro Trieste 2004 and has played for several other Italian teams such as Banfapp Capo d'Orlando and Treviso Basket 2012, as well as for Telekom Baskets Bonn of Germany. He helped Napoli to win the Italian second division double - league and cup titles - in 2021.  

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">🤝 Atleta clamoroso e in costante crescita. Giocatore dedito al sacrificio e al senso di squadra. Nella sua ultima stagione anche un &quot;quarantello&quot; nella voce punti fatti 😱<br>Jordan Parks entra nella <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ReyerFamily?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ReyerFamily</a> 🦁<br><br>Leggi 👉 <a href="https://t.co/9IvPXvE7vH">https://t.co/9IvPXvE7vH</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/finoallafine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#finoallafine</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LegaBasketA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LegaBasketA</a> <a href="https://t.co/AScGHK79uO">pic.twitter.com/AScGHK79uO</a></p>&mdash; Reyer Venezia (@REYER1872) <a href="https://twitter.com/REYER1872/status/1548200760747474944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

“I am thrilled and grateful for this opportunity. Reyer is a historic club with a winning culture, I am proud to be part of this family. I have seen many games in Venice in recent years, in particular I remember the Italian League final against Sassari," Parks said after the agreement. "I arrive to an ambitious club that has a great desire to win. In recent years, Reyer has built something important and now I want to give my contribution, too. I have already been to Venice and it will be wonderful to represent this city, I can't wait to get to know it better."

Reyer brings in forward Parks 

London Lions has brought in [Kosta Koufos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kosta-koufos/009766/) for the upcoming season, the club confirmed on Friday. Koufos (2.13 meters, 33 years old) spent the 2021-22 campaign with the G League Ignite. He will make his 7DAYS EuroCup debut next season.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/TRd2KvRk9T">https://t.co/TRd2KvRk9T</a></p>&mdash; London Lions (@LondonLions) <a href="https://twitter.com/LondonLions/status/1547959600061722624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Koufos has played two seasons in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, suiting up for CSKA Moscow and Olympiacos Piraeus in the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, respectively. In the competition, he averaged 4.0 points and 2.6 rebounds. Koufos played college basketball at Ohio State University before embarking on an 11-year NBA career, which saw him represent Utah, Minnesota, Denver, Memphis and Sacramento. He also played in the G League for Utah's affiliate team. In 2009, Koufos was part of the Greece team that won a EuroBasket bronze medal.

"We're extremely excited about the addition of Kosta to our organization," said London head coach Ryan Schmidt. "Signing someone of his caliber, with the experience he brings, is invaluable and adds depth to our frontcourt alongside Ovie \[Soko\] and Josh \[Sharma\]."

London brings in experienced Koufos

German Brescia, back to the 7DAYS EurpCup after a one-year hiatus, is an ambitious club that will try to build off its domestic success last season to make a long run in the competition. To do that, however, Brescia will need to make it through a tough Group A, packed with experienced EuroCup clubs. That challenge will certainly make for an exciting season. Here are a few of Brescia's games to watch in 2022-23.

2022-23 Games to Watch: Germani Brescia

### Round 2: Home opener

Brescia starts the season on the road, but it will play its first home game in Round 2 when it welcomes Ukrainian newcomer Prometey Slobozhanske. Home openers always bring a special energy, both for the team and the fans, and are always an opportunity to build a foundation for things to come. Expect nothing different from head coach Alessandro Magro's team.

### Round 3: Return to Ulm

Brescia has faced Ulm in two of its previous three EuroCup seasons, and the German club has won three of those four games, including both on its home floor. This trip will also present a return to a familiar place for a pair of Brescia players – guard Troy Caupain and forward John Petrucelli. Both wore Ulm's jersey back in the 2020-21 season, the last time these two teams played, and both had starting roles. Petrucelli collected 13 points and 8 rebounds, while Caupain had 8 points and 4 assists. Now, they will try to help Brescia to its first win in Ulm.

ratiopharm Ulm - Germani BresciaHighlights | 7DAYS EuroCup, RS Round 7

### Round 9: Bursaspor in the building

In the last game before the regular season reaches the halfway point, and in its final EuroCup game of 2022, Brescia hosts Frutti Extra Bursaspor. Last year's finalist was one of the best offensive teams in the competition in 2021-22 and will have big ambitions to replicate the same brand of basketball in the upcoming season. It will make for a perfect challenge for Brescia and its defense in a game that is not to be missed, just a few days before the new year.

### Round 17: Home finale

Brescia's last regular season home game at PalaLeonessa sees it welcome a perennial EuroCup contender in Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, a team that has great hopes for the upcoming campaign. Final home games can carry a weight of their own, especially against one of the competition favorites. Brescia will have to meet the challenge to get a win in this Round 17 fixture, one that has a potential to be the team's most important game at that point in the season, making it one to watch in late March.

Germani Brescia Leonessa - Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana Highlights | 7DAYS EuroCup, RS Round 3

Germani Brescia, back to the 7DAYS EurpCup after a one-year hiatus, is an ambitious club that will try to build off its domestic success last season to make a long run in the competition. To do that, however, Brescia will need to make it through a tough Group A, packed with experienced EuroCup clubs. That challenge will certainly make for an exciting season. Here are a few of Brescia's games to watch in 2022-23.

Turk Telekom Ankara added size and experience to its perimeter by inking small forward Axel Bouteille, the club announced Friday. 

Turk Telekom signs forward Bouteille

Turk Telekom Ankara added size and experience to its perimeter by inking small forward Axel Bouteille, the club announced Friday. Bouteille (2.01 meters, 27 years old) arrives from Unicaja Malaga, where he averaged 10.0 points on 41.1% three-point shooting in 31 Spanish League games last season. He started his career with Chalon-sur-Saone and Limoges CSP of France, and also played for Spanish side Bilbao Basket before joining Unicaja in February 2020.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Yeni sezonda Axel Bouteille Türk Telekom&#39;da! ✍️👏<br><br>Geçtiğimiz sezon Unicaja Malaga forması giyen Axel Bouteille&#39;i renklerimize bağladık. Ailemize hoş geldin <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AxelBouteille?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AxelBouteille</a>!🔥 <a href="https://t.co/qEVP3M6u9f">pic.twitter.com/qEVP3M6u9f</a></p>&mdash; Türk Telekom SK (@TurkTelekom_SK) <a href="https://twitter.com/TurkTelekom_SK/status/1547909732643393536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>


Axel Bouteille Top Plays of the 2020-21 Regular Season and of the 2020-21 Top 16

2020-21 Eurocup highlights Axel Bouteille Unicaja_6200902.mp4

Bouteille brings in plenty of 7DAYS EuroCup know-how. In 51 EuroCup career games with Unicaja and Limoges, he amassed 570 points (11.2 ppg.) and 158 rebounds (3.1 rpg.). Bouteille ranks 22nd overall in three-point shooting percentage (45.3%), hitting 68-of-150 attempts from beyond the arc. He helped Chalon win the French League title in 2017. Bouteille has also been a member of the French national team.