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He is set to make his BKT EuroCup debut 


Ulm brings in guard Mark Smith 

[ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/ratiopharm-ulm/roster/ulm/) announced on Monday that it has signed Mark Smith for the 2025-26 season. 

Smith (1.93 meters, 25 years old) arrives from Nagasaki Velca, where he averaged 18.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 43 Japanese League games last season. He played college basketball in the University of Illinois, the University of Missouri and Kansas State University before starting his professional career with German side BG Goettingen. Smith averaged 16.5 points and 6.9 rebounds in 34 German League games during the 2022-23 campaign. He has also played for Casademont Zaragoza in Spain.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Reboundstarker Rückkehrer in die BBL 🔝<br><br>Nach Stationen in Göttingen, Spanien und Japan verstärkt der athletische Guard jetzt ratiopharm ulm und bringt Energie, Vielseitigkeit und Führungsqualitäten mit.<br><br>Welcome to Ulm, Mark! 🥳<br><br>👉<a href="https://t.co/u16Gh5WQve">https://t.co/u16Gh5WQve</a><br><br>📷 Swen Pförtner <a href="https://t.co/Vc23pErkPS">pic.twitter.com/Vc23pErkPS</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/1947197938477764639?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>


"When you look at Mark's style of play, it's naturally unusual how strong he is when it comes to rebounding. However, this is indicative of his overall performance. He plays with high intensity, is omnipresent defensively, and manages to create for his teammates offensively as well as act as a finisher," Ulm sports director Thorsten Leibenath said. "He is at his prime basketball age and should take a step further in his development with us."

London brings back forward Aaryn Rai 

The London Lions have reached an agreement with small forward Aaryn Rai to remain  together next season, the club announced Sunday. 

Rai (1.97 meters, 27 years old) started his professional basketball career after four seasons at Dartmouth College. He has also played for the Scarborough Shooting Stars and the Niagara River Lions in Canada, as well as for Hemel Storm and the Cheshire Phoenix in the United Kingdom. Rai helped the Phoenix win the British BBL trophy in 2024. He also won the CEBL championship with Niagara that year. Rai is set to make his BKT EuroCup debut with London.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Aaryn Rai will be part of the London Lions squad for the 25/26 season.<br><br>Last year’s SLB Molten MVP.<br>Let’s run it back. 🦁<br><br>🎟️ Buy early bird season tickets now via Ticketmaster<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LondonLions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LondonLions</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreLondon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreLondon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AarynRai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AarynRai</a> <a href="https://t.co/zb3xKE7KsH">pic.twitter.com/zb3xKE7KsH</a></p>&mdash; London Lions Basketball (@LondonLions) <a href="https://twitter.com/LondonLions/status/1946889271773671837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>


"I'm really excited to be coming back to London and wearing the Lions jersey again this season," Rai said after the agreement. "Looking forward to be badk playing at Copper Box in front of our amazing fans and getting some big wins for London, both domestically and in the EuroCup!” 

Rai returns after earning the British SLB MVP honors last season 


ratiopharm Ulm made another move with a focus on the future by signing a three-year deal with Meissa Faye

Ulm invests in future with talented Meissa Faye

[ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/ratiopharm-ulm/roster/ulm/) made another move with a focus on the future by signing a three-year deal with [Meissa Faye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/ngt/players/meissa-faye/013064/), the club announced Sunday. 

Faye (1.99 meters, 17 years old) arrives from INSEP in France, where he played in the French lower divisions and for its U18 team at the Adidas NextGen EuroLeague tournaments.

The teenage forward posted 5.5 points and 4.2 rebounds at the NextGen tournament in Belgrade, and then was INSEP’s third best scorer at the NextGen Finals in Abu Dhabi where he averaged 10.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists.

During the course of the last season, playing for Pole France Paris in the French third division, he averaged 9.1 points and 2.6 rebounds.

Ulm announced he will be gaining experience at the Orange Academy in Germany’s third division and will also play on a dual license with Ulm.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Talent aus Frankreich mit Doppellizenz 🇫🇷 <br><br>Der Jugendnationalspieler wird zu Beginn seines Dreijahresvertrags mit einer Doppellizenz für OrangeAcademy und ratiopharm ulm ausgestattet. 🚀<br><br>Bienvenue á Ulm, Meissa! 🥳<br><br>👉 <a href="https://t.co/4AlbsMk13T">https://t.co/4AlbsMk13T</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/uuulmer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#uuulmer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/weareone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#weareone</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ty2jHVVo3B">pic.twitter.com/Ty2jHVVo3B</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/1946850402198065548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv strengthened its backcourt by signing Israeli point guard Iftah Ziv for the 2025-26 season

Iftah Ziv returns to EuroLeague with Hapoel

[Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv/roster/hta/) strengthened its backcourt by signing Israeli point guard [Iftah Ziv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/iftah-ziv/profile/011220/) for the next three seasons.

Ziv (1.91 meters, 30 years old) arrives from Hapoel Holon, where he averaged 10.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.5 assists per game in the Israeli League last season. He returns to the EuroLeague after playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. Ziv appeared in 32 EuroLeague games in that period and helped Maccabi to the 2023 Israeli championships and a pair of Israeli Cups.

After leaving Maccabi, Ziv split the 2023-24 season between Granada in Spain and Saint Quentin in France. He grew up in the Maccabi Haifa youth system and also played for Ironi Kiryat Ata, Hapoel Kiryat Tivon and Elitzur Ramle in Israel's second division. He has since played for Bnei Herzliya, Maccabi Ashdod, Ironi Nahariya and Gilboa Galil. Ziv is also a member of the Israeli national team.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">מועדון הכדורסל הפועל ״IBI” תל אביב שמח לבשר על החתמתו של הרכז הישראלי יפתח זיו (30, 1.91 מ׳) לשלוש שנים, עד לסיום עונת 2027/28.<br><br>במהלך הקריירה עבר בעירוני קריית אתא, קריית טבעון, מכבי חיפה, בני הרצליה, מכבי אשדוד ועירוני נהריה. עונות השיא של זיו היו במדי גלבוע גליל, כשבעונת… <a href="https://t.co/PtJEmowU0I">pic.twitter.com/PtJEmowU0I</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1946976573925867956?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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He previously played two seasons in Europe's premier competition with rival Maccabi

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana added a key offensive weapon to its backcourt for the 2025–26 BKT EuroCup season by signing Joseph Girard

Cedevita Olimpija captures Lithuanian League scoring leader Joseph Girard

[Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/roster/lju/) added a key offensive weapon to its backcourt for the 2025–26 BKT EuroCup season by signing Joseph Girard, the club announced Sunday.

Girard (1.85 meters, 24 years old) arrives from Nevezis Kedainiai, with which he led the Lithuanian League in scoring with 21.0 points per game last season. A prolific shooter with deep range and a fearless approach, Girard also averaged 3.0 assists. He was a 50-40-90 shooters, making 54.5% of his two-point baskets, shooting 41.5% from deep and 90.8% on free throws.

“I’m coming to Ljubljana for challenges and to win,” Girard said. “I’m excited to join a club like Cedevita Olimpija, which has a winning tradition, great fans, and a clear vision. I want to help the team get back to the top and compete hard every night.”

Girard did all of that in his first season as a professional. After setting the New York State high school record for scoring, Girard played four seasons for Syracuse University and one with Clemson University in the NCAA. He left college as one of the top 20 scorers in ACC history with 2,196 career points and ranks third in Syracuse history for three-pointers made (297).

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Top scorer of the Lithuanian League, Joseph Girard III, is coming to Ljubljana! The 24-year-old, 185 cm tall American sharpshooter has signed a one-year contract with Cedevita Olimpija.<br><br>Welcome to Ljubljana, <a href="https://twitter.com/JG3_____?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JG3_____</a>! 💚🧡<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZmajevaDruzina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZmajevaDruzina</a> <a href="https://t.co/k1IGNw99kc">pic.twitter.com/k1IGNw99kc</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana - English (@KKCedOL_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL_EN/status/1946919791828009087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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He poured in 21.0 points per game in his first professional season with Nevezis  

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade locked up another promising talent with the signing of Serbian center Lazar Stojkovic

Crvena Zvezda adds promising prospect Lazar Stojkovic

[Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/roster/red/) locked up another promising talent with the signing of Serbian center [Lazar Stojkovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/lazar-stojkovic/013013/), the club announced Sunday.

Stojkovic (2.12 meters, 17 years old) arrives from BKK Radnicki Belgrade, where he played last season as a member of the senior team despite his tender age. Born in Obrenovac, Serbia, Stojkovic played for Zvezda’s U18 at the NextGen EuroLeague Qualifiers in Belgrade in March, where he posted 13.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 3.0 blocks.  

Regarded as one of the top young big men in Europe in his age group, Stojkovic is expected to join Zvezda after representing his country at the FIBA U18 European Championship in Belgrade at the end of the month. He joins a wave of young Serbian talent reinforcing the Crvena Zvezda roster this summer, including Stefan Miljenovic and Ognjen Radosic.

Best of Lazar Stojkovic: 2025 NextGen EuroLeague

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sr" dir="ltr">КК Црвена звезда Меридианбет наставља са стратегијом пружања шансе најталентованијим младим играчима. После Топића и Костића, уговор са црвено-белима потписује Лазар Стојковић.<br><br>Прошао је млађе категорије БКК Раднички, где је у протеклој сезони стекао и сениорско искуство.… <a href="https://t.co/SZkDxmoc3b">pic.twitter.com/SZkDxmoc3b</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1946896447447638458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The center already played for Zvezda at the NextGen EuroLeague Qualifiers

One year away from the EuroLeague was enough for Chris Jones, who is returning after signing with Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv

Chris Jones is the latest weapon for Hapoel's backcourt

One year away from the EuroLeague was enough for [Chris Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/chris-jones/010568/), who is returning after signing with [Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv/hta/).

Jones (1.88 meters, 32 years old) spent the previous three seasons with Valencia Basket. Last season was his first in the EuroCup and he averaged 10.6 points and 4.5 assists, though he was limited by injuries to 15 games. Jones helped Valencia reach the semifinals, where they were eliminated by Hapoel, which went on to win it all.

In Tel Aviv, Jones adds to an already deep backcourt featuring new additions [Vasilije Micic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/vasilije-micic-signs-lucrative-deal-with-hapoel-tel-aviv/), [Elijah Bryant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hapoel-tel-aviv-brings-elijah-bryant-aboard/) and [Tyler Ennis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/tyler-ennis-returns-to-hapoel-tel-aviv/) and holdovers Yam Madar, [Antonio Blakeney](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hapoel-blakeney-agree-to-contract-extension/) and Bar Timor.

"I am proud to officially join Hapoel Tel Aviv for the upcoming season," Jones said in a statement released by the club. "It’s a great honor to be part of a prestigious club with amazing fans. I’m full of appreciation for the opportunity and ready to give my all for the team in pursuit of great achievements together. I’m excited for the journey ahead. Yalla Hapoel!"

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">✈️📍 <a href="https://t.co/biOgk3FZcn">pic.twitter.com/biOgk3FZcn</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1946890844688007376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The veteran playmaker made his EuroLeague debut with Hapoel's archrival Maccabi Teal Aviv back in the 2020-21 campaign. He also played one EuroLeague season with French side LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne and has averaged 11.4 points in 126 EuroLeague games over four seasons.

Jones worked his way up to the EuroLeague the hard way after playing college basketball at Division II Angelo State University and beginning his professional career in Mongolia with Tuv Ajmag TuV. Then came stops in Switzerland with Starwings Regio Basel and in Belgium with Mons-Hainaut. A strong 2019-20 campaign in Turkiye with Bursaspor caught Maccabi's eye and Jones has remained in the top levels of European basketball ever since.

Basketball Nomads: Chris Jones and his journey to finding a 'home'

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U-BT Cluj-Napoca has signed center Nathan Mensah for the 2025-26 season

Cluj calls on defensive dynamo Nathan Mensah

[U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/u-bt-cluj-napoca/roster/clu/) has signed center [Nathan Mensah](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/nathan-mensah/013514/) for the 2025-26 season, the club announced on Sunday.

Mensah (2.10 meters, 27 years old) arrives from Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv, which he joined late last season, but never played for. Before that he signed with Olympiacos Piraeus and made his EuroLeague debut. Mensah appeared in two EuroLeague games and started the 2024-25 season with the Austin Spurs in the G League, where he averaged 5.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 12 games.

The center has one season of NBA experience under his belt, having suited up 25 times for the Charlotte Hornets in the 2023-24 campaign and posting 1.3 points and 2.6 rebounds in just over 12 minutes per night. A native of Ghana, Mensah moved to the United Stated to play basketball in high school and was a two-time Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year at San Diego State University before starting his professional career in 2023.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nathan Mensah is our new big man 🔝🔥 <a href="https://t.co/ypvUh59WWd">pic.twitter.com/ypvUh59WWd</a></p>&mdash; U-BT Cluj-Napoca (@UBTCluj) <a href="https://twitter.com/UBTCluj/status/1946862909897761121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The center made his EuroLeague debut with Olympiacos last season

Slask Wroclaw took another step in building a competitive roster for the 2025-26 season by signing Serbian big man Stefan Djordjevic

Slask adds Polish League's top rebounder, Stefan Djordjevic 

[Slask Wroclaw](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/slask-wroclaw/roster/wro/) took another step in building a competitive roster for the 2025-26 season by signing big man [Stefan Djordjevic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/stefan-dordevic/006977/), the club announced Sunday.

Djordjevic (2.06 meters, 26 years old) comes off a monster season with Polish League rival AMW Arka Gdynia. He led the league with 8.9 rebounds and was second in scoring with 19.0 points per game. Djordjevic shot 68.5% from the field and topped the PIR charts with 24.2 per game.

A product of the Crvena Zvezda Belgrade youth system, Djordjevic played for Zvezda in the NextGen EuroLeague and then began his career with FMP and KK Vrsac. In 2021 he joined Igokea, with which he won back-to-back Bosnian League and Cup doubles. After one season in Spain with Basquet Girona, Djordjevic moved to Poland last season and posted monster numbers. The Serbian international is now set to make his EuroCup debut with Slask.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">To teraz już oficjalnie! 🤩<br><br>Stefan Djordjević w Śląsku Wrocław! ✍️<br><br>Więcej informacji ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/4TKZCreU5F">https://t.co/4TKZCreU5F</a><br><br>Dobrodošli u Wrocław Stefan! 👋<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/plkpl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#plkpl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hej%C5%9Al%C4%85sk?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HejŚląsk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoweOtwarcie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NoweOtwarcie</a> <a href="https://t.co/U5gvAXm5uQ">pic.twitter.com/U5gvAXm5uQ</a></p>&mdash; WKS Śląsk Wrocław - koszykówka (@WKS_SlaskBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/WKS_SlaskBasket/status/1946858102281703574?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Djordjevic also led the league in PIR last season

The latest matchup in our quest to crown the greatest All-EuroLeague First Team of all time pits 2016 against 2023!

Vote for the best All-EuroLeague First Team in history: 2016 vs. 2023

Each season, the top five players in Europe’s premier basketball competition are recognized with All-EuroLeague First Team honors. Over the past quarter century, these elite selections have showcased a who’s who of basketball legends, from rising stars to Hall of Famers and everything in between.

This summer, we're putting them all head-to-head to answer one big question: Which All-EuroLeague First Team stands above the rest?

We’ve seeded all 24 teams into a bracket created by our panel of in-house EuroLeague experts. Several times a week, we’ll reveal a new matchup on the official **EuroLeague Instagram account**, where you can vote for your favorite.

Right here on the official EuroLeague website, you’ll find a quick breakdown of each matchup – and which team we think deserves the edge. This time it's 2016 vs. 2023.

Let the debates begin. Let the voting begin. Let the best team win!

2016

- [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/), CSKA Moscow (age 28)
- [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/), CSKA Moscow (age 28)
- [Malcolm Delaney](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/malcolm-delaney/004331/), Lokomotiv (age 27)
- [Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/), Fenerbahce (age 26)
- [Ioannis Bourousis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ioannis-bourousis/profile/aqu/), Baskonia (age 33)

2023

- [Lorenzo Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lorenzo-brown/009622/), Maccabi (age 32)
- [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/), Real Madrid (age 24)
- [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/), Olympiacos (age 29)
- [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/), Partizan (age 27)
- [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/), Gran Canaria (age 31)

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These are two fun teams to dissect. So what makes the 2016 team special. First is that there are four players at the prime of their careers. The fifth is Bourousis, and since athleticism wasn’t what made him special, his contributions at age 33 were still spot on. This season featured De Colo at his best; EuroLeague MVP, Ford Trophy winner, Final Four MVP. And he lines up here with his CSKA backcourt mate, Teodosic. Then there is peak Delaney, giving the team three guards who can create and score. Add the explosiveness that Vesely brings at both ends and Bourousis's ability to stretch floors and you have a special team.

2023 has more size at almost every position. Brown runs the show as a veteran point guard and Musa is a slasher on the rise. Vezenkov is an elite shooter and scorer, while Lessort and Tavares are an amazing one-two punch in the paint at both ends. They – together with Vezenkov – should ensure that the 2023 side controls the rebounds.

One major difference between the sides is that 2016 has a three-guard lineup and all three are good ball handlers and passers. That in itself should lead to good shot selection and Bourousis’s wits should help negate the 2023 advantage at the rim by pulling his defender out of the paint, which would leave Vesely to challenge Lessort or Tavares. In my opinion, the 2016 team has the talent to negate the 2023 advantages and the guards to capitalize on mismatches and organize good looks, therefore I would go with that team… Share your vote on Instagram!

Vote for the best All-EuroCup First Team in history: 2021 vs. 2023

Each season, five standout players earn their place among the competition’s elite as members of the All-EuroCup First Team. Over the years, these selections have featured rising stars, future EuroLeague legends, and unforgettable EuroCup heroes who left their mark on the competition.

Now, it's time to see which lineup stands above the rest.

Our expert panel has seeded the All-EuroCup First Teams into a bracket, and each matchup will be decided by you, the fans! Several times a week, we’ll reveal a new battle on the official **EuroCup Instagram account**, where you can vote for the team that you believe deserves to advance.

Here on [EuroCupBasketball.com](http://EuroCupBasketball.com), we’ll break down each matchup, compare the rosters, and offer our take on who has the edge.

This time it's **2021 vs. 2023**. Two incredible squads. One spot in the next round.

Let the debate begin – and may the best team win!

2021

- [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/), Virtus
- [Jamar Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jamar-smith/005002/), UNICS
- [Isaia Cordinier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/isaia-cordinier/009549/), Nanterre
- [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mathias-lessort/003842/), Monaco
- [Willie Reed](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/willie-reed/009946/), Buducnost

2023

- [Jerian Grant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jerian-grant/011204/), Turk Telekom
- [D.J. Stephens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/dj-stephens/005982/), Prometey
- [Axel Bouteille](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/axel-bouteille/003840/), Turk Telekom
- [John Shurna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/john-shurna/006588/), Gran Canaria
- [Ante Tomic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ante-tomic/profile/002507/), Joventut

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Let’s break these teams down. In 2021 you have Teodosic, who though past his prime, remained a master passer and came up big in big games; he averaged 21.0 points in the three-game semifinals. On the wings were Jamar Smith, one of the great shooters in EuroCup history, and a young Cordinier, whose athleticism and defensive toughness would lead him to stardom in years to come. In the paint, Reed was a force of nature and made 70% of his two-pointers that season, while Lessort was just scratching the surface of the All-EuroLeague big man he would become. 

The 2023 leader would be that season’s MVP, Grant, whose healthy dose of scoring, playmaking and defense is perfect for this exercise. Stephens’s explosiveness and Bouteille multi-level scoring makes for a great pairing on the perimeter.  Shurna could serve as a model for a streth-4; he made 48.5% of his threes that season! And Tomic anchors the 2023 frontcourt with his size and secondary playmaking ability.

The 2021 team is stronger at overall defense, on the glass and at protecting the rim. The 2023 team has better shooting and more offensive balance. But in a straight-up matchup, the power inside of the 2021 team – whether scoring or putting back misses – could be too much for Shurna and Tomic. And with Teodosic's majestic passes and Cordinier slashing while Smith stretches the floor, it seems that the earlier team has more than enough, with all due respect the 2023 version. That’s how I see it… Tell us what you think on Instagram!    

Join us on our journey to crown the greatest All-EuroCup First Team of all time! 

London Lions keep talented Matthew Goodwin

The London Lions announced Saturday that Matthew Goodwin is staying with the club which is making a return to the BKT EuroCup in the upcoming season. Goodwin (1.88 meters, 19 years old) has spent last season with the club, and appeared in 27 games in the British League in limited fashion. He scored a total of 28 points, but shot 42.9% from long range. He also averaged 5.3 points in six British Cup games.

That was Goodwin's first full professional season. The teenager grew up with Manchester Magic, playing in their academy and for their lower division team. He made his professional debut with the Manchester Giants in the 2023-24.

Over the last three years, Goodwin has also been playing for the British national teams in youth categories. He is now set to make his EuroCup debut.

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Forward Ciaran Sandy stays with the London Lions

The London Lions and [Ciaran Sandy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/ciaran-sandy/012584/) have agreed for another season together, the club announced Saturday. Sandy (2.04 meters, 25 years old) has spent the last two seasons with the club, and posted 4.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in the British League action last season.

A Londoner, Sandy joined the Lions in the summer of 2023 from Mercyhurst University in the United States. That season he made five brief appearances in the BKT EuroCup, totaling 2 points and 3 rebounds. That season, the team reached the EuroCup semifinals, and also won the British League championship.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ciaran Sandy will be part of the London Lions squad for the 25/26 season.<br><br>Born and raised in London.<br>This is home. 🦁<br><br>Early bird season tickets available now via Ticketmaster. 🎟️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LondonLions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LondonLions</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CiaranSandy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CiaranSandy</a> <a href="https://t.co/dyPpWqdRow">pic.twitter.com/dyPpWqdRow</a></p>&mdash; London Lions Basketball (@LondonLions) <a href="https://twitter.com/LondonLions/status/1946516691648741738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He has made his EuroCup debut with the Lions two seasons ago

Turk Telekom Ankara made another addition to its roster, signing center Marko Simonovic to a one-year deal on Saturday. 

Turk Telekom makes a move for big man Marko Simonovic

Turk Telekom Ankara made another addition to its roster, signing center [Marko Simonovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/marko-simonovic/012711/) to a one-year deal on Saturday. Simonovic (2.13 meters, 25 years old) helped its teams reach BKT Eurocup semifinals in each of the last two seasons.

Simonovic arrives from Bahcesehir College Istanbul, where he posted 8.3 points and 3.1 rebounds in EuroCup action. He appeared in 21 games, coming off the bench in all but one.

Season before that Simonovic played at Besiktas Istanbul, where he averaged 8.2 points and 4.6 rebounds in 10 EuroCup games, also helping the team reach the Eurocup semifinals. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Marko Simonovic Türk Telekom’da! ✍👏<br><br>Geçtiğimiz sezonu Bahçeşehir Koleji’nde tamamlayan Marko Simonovic’i takımımıza kattık. Welcome to family Marko Simonovic. 🎉💙🤍 <a href="https://t.co/jLosLLD7kC">pic.twitter.com/jLosLLD7kC</a></p>&mdash; Türk Telekom Basketbol (@TT_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/TT_Basketbol/status/1946501098329501907?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Simonovic started that 2023-24 season with Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, where he appeared in 11 EuroLeague games before joining Besiktas in January.

Born in Montenegro, Simonovic started his career with his hometown club Garstka Kolasin. He later played for OKK of Montenegro, PMS Moncalieri San Mauro and Mens Sana 1871 Siena of Italy, Olimpija Ljubljana of Slovenia and Mega Belgrade of Serbia before spending two years in the United States with the Chicago Bulls in the NBA and their G League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls.

Simonovic has also been a member of the Montenegrin national team.

He has played for Besiktas and Bahcesehir the past two seasons

Olympiacos Piraeus has completed the signing of Donta Hall on a three-year deal.

Olympiacos lands Donta Hall

[Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/) has completed the signing of [Donta Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/donta-hall/011196/) on a three-year deal, the club announced Saturday. Hall (2.08 meters, 27 years old) joins the club from Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, where he averaged 8.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 1.1 blocks in 34 EuroLeague games last season.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">✍️🏾 Η ΚΑΕ Ολυμπιακός ανακοινώνει την απόκτηση του Donta Hall.<br><br>✍️🏾 Olympiacos BC announces the acquisition of Donta Hall.<br><br>💻 <a href="https://t.co/wFxkLpgjGt">https://t.co/wFxkLpgjGt</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympiacosBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympiacosBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreOlympiacos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreOlympiacos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TogetherWeFight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TogetherWeFight</a> <a href="https://t.co/erv1stWzTj">pic.twitter.com/erv1stWzTj</a></p>&mdash; Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/1946530168035500151?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The 2024-25 campaign was the American-born center's fourth in the EuroLeague, having spent the three previous seasons with AS Monaco. He made 114 appearances for the Monegasques and helped the team reach the EuroLeague Playoffs in each of his season there, including the Final Four in 2023.

Regarded as one of the most athletic big men in the EuroLeague, Hall joins a center rotation that also includes [Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/) and [fellow new signing Kostas Antetokounmpo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/kostas-antetokounmpo-seals-move-to-olympiacos/), while [Moustapha Fall awaits a long recovery](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/olympiacos-center-moustapha-fall-suffers-knee-injury/) from a knee injury.

Before arriving in Europe, Hall hopped between the NBA and the G League, representing the Detroit Pistons (2019-20), Brooklyn Nets (2019-20) and Orlando Magic (2020-21) in the former and the Grand Rapids Gold (2019-20), G League Ignite (2020-21) and Raptors 905 (2020-21) in the latter.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Olympiacos_BC</a> fans, are you ready for liftoff? 🚀<br><br>DONTA HALL is heading to Piraeus 🔴⚪️ <a href="https://t.co/NAzkmGy6wq">pic.twitter.com/NAzkmGy6wq</a></p>&mdash; EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1946540864622243990?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The high-flying center is heading to Piraeus

Anadolu Efes Istanbul added depth to its backcourt with the signing of has completed the signing of guard Sehmus Hazer, the club announced Saturday. 

Efes inks versatile guard Sehmus Hazer

Anadolu Efes Istanbul added depth to its backcourt with the signing of guard [Sehmus Hazer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sehmus-hazer/011201/), the club announced Saturday. Hazer (1.93 meters, 25 years old) spent last season with Bahcesehir College Istanbul, which he helped reach BKT EuroCup semis, averaging 9.6 points, 3.0 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals. 

He also posted 10.7 points, 2.6 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals in the Turkish League action, where Bahcesehir also reached semifinals.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">⚡️ Mavi beyazın yeni ismi: Şehmus Hazer!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BenimYerimBuras%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenimYerimBurası</a> <a href="https://t.co/VxF7sFhAJz">pic.twitter.com/VxF7sFhAJz</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/1946526707722162258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


Prior to his last season with Bahcesehir, Hazer spent three years with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. He made 48 appearances in the EuroLeague over that period, all but five off the bench, posting 3.4 points.

The Turkish guard started his career with Bandirma, where he played between 2017 and 2020, before heading to Besiktas Istanbul for the 2020-21 campaign. Then, having starred in the Turkish League with Besiktas, he went on to join Fenerbahce in the summer of 2021.

Hazer has also been a member of the Turkish national team.

Turkish guard has three years of EuroLeague experience with Fenerbahce

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and team captain Melih Mahmutoglu have agreed on another one-year contract, the club announced Saturday.

Fenerbahce re-signs team captain Mahmutoglu for another season

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and team captain [Melih Mahmutoglu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/melih-mahmutoglu/002969/) have agreed on another one-year contract, the club announced Saturday. For Mahmutoglu (1.91 meters, 35 years old), who joined the team in the 2013-14 season, this will be his 13th season with the club. 

Mahmutoglu is Fenerbahce’s longest-tenured player, with 234 EuroLeague appearances. He appeared in six games last season, helping Fenerbahce win its second EuroLeague crown. He also played 39 games in the Turkish League, averaging 9.6 points on 46.6% three-point shooting.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Kaptanımız Melih Mahmutoğlu 1 yıl daha Fenerbahçe Beko’da! 💛💙✍️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YellowLegacy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YellowLegacy</a><br><br>👉 <a href="https://t.co/jmgEmzdEXu">https://t.co/jmgEmzdEXu</a> <a href="https://t.co/MFu4gmm4So">pic.twitter.com/MFu4gmm4So</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/1946510768700014715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Over his 12 EuroLeague seasons, Mahmutoglu  he has made 225 three-pointers at 40% accuracy and scored 1,002 points. In his time with Fenerbahce, Mahmutoglu has helped the club to seven EuroLeague Final Fours, seven Turkish championships and five Turkish Cups. 

Mahmutoglu began his career with Anadolu Efes Istanbul and also played for Pertevniyal Istanbul, Darussafaka, Galatasaray, Antalya and Erdermispor before joining Fenerbahce and becoming a club legend.

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This will be the 13th season with the club for the shooting guard.