Name: The best of Ben Saraf from the 2024-25 EuroCup
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Dubai Basketball announced a new deal with forward Nemanja Dangubic to keep working together next season.

Dubai keeps forward Nemanja Dangubic

Dubai Basketball announced a new deal with forward [Nemanja Dangubic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nemanja-dangubic/005942/) to keep working together next season.

Dangubic (2.04 meters, 32 years old) averaged 5.3 points and 3.2 rebounds in 32 Adriatic League games last season, helping Dubai reach the semifinals. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Back for more — Nemanja Dangubić, the glue guy, is staying in Dubai 💥 <a href="https://t.co/2POBQTCY0m">pic.twitter.com/2POBQTCY0m</a></p>&mdash; Dubai Basketball (@dubaibasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/dubaibasket/status/1937814214183366796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

He started his career with Hemofarm Vrsac of his native Serbia and also played for Mega Vizure and Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade before moving abroad, joining German side FC Bayern Munich. He also played for Movistar Estudiantes of Spain, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade of Serbia, as well as for Promitheas Patras and Peristeri Athens of Greece before joining Dubai.

Dangubic helped Zvezda win three consecutive Adriatic League titles, four consecutive Adriatic League crowns and a couple of Serbian Cup trophies in his four seasons with the club. Dangubic also helped Bayern win the German League in 2019. 

The forward has also been a member of the Serbian national team. Dangubic won respective silver medals at the 2011 U18 European Championship and the 2011 U19 FIBA World Cup. 

In 114 EuroLeague career games with Zvezda and Bayern, Dangubic amassed 578 points (5.1 ppg.) and 263 rebounds (2.3 rpg.). Next season, he will play in the competition for the first time since 2019.

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He will feature in the EuroLeague once again after a six-season absence

The best of Ben Saraf from the 2024-25 EuroCup season

The best of Ben Saraf from the 2024-25 EuroCup

After recovering from a knee injury that kept him out for most of the 2023-24 season, Arturs Zagars bounced back in his first year with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul by becoming a Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champion.

Tribute to the Champs: Arturs Zagars

After recovering from a knee injury that kept him out for most of the 2023-24 season, [Arturs Zagars](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/arturs-zagars/008104/) bounced back in his first year with [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) by becoming a Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champion.

Fenerbahce signed Zagars in the summer of 2023 but decided a loan move to Wolves Vilnius would help his development. However, after just one BKT EuroCup appearance for the Lithuanian side, his season was over. He then worked on his rehabilitation in order to be ready for his first campaign with Fenerbahce.

The best plays of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul guard Arturs Zagars during the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Arturs Zagars: Tribute to the Champs

The 25-year-old had a highlight moment in Round 2 by netting a late three-pointer against domestic rival Anadolu Efes Istanbul that all but secured a road win for Fenerbahce, while he became a crucial member of coach Saras Jasikevicius’s squad once the injuries started to mount up. Zagars continued to impact games, mostly off the bench, until the end of the regular season, finishing with averages of 5.9 points, 1.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 14:54 minutes across 22 games.

Although Zagars did not feature for Fenerbahce in the postseason, be that the playoffs or the Final Four, his performances in the regular season played an important role in helping the team lock up the second seed, which proved key as Coach Jasikevicius’s men brought a second EuroLeague title to the club.

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The Latvian point guard stepped up during the team’s injury crisis

Bahcesehir College Istanbul has added a scoring punch to its backcourt by signing shooting guard Hunter Hale, the club announced on Wednesday.

Bahcesehir tabs scoring ace Hunter Hale

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">🙌 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐞, 𝐁𝐚𝐡𝐜̧𝐞𝐬̧𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐫 𝐊𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐣𝐢’𝐧𝐝𝐞!<br><br>🤝 Son olarak Yunanistan temsilcisi AEK forması giyen ve Basketbol Şampiyonlar Ligi’nde mücadele eden ABD’li guard, 2025-2026 sezonunda takımımızın başarısı için ter dökecek!<br><br>❤️💙Welcome to our family, Hunter… <a href="https://t.co/2pgA52Ej9p">pic.twitter.com/2pgA52Ej9p</a></p>&mdash; Bahçeşehir Koleji Spor Kulübü (@BKBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BKBasketbol/status/1937798009732898997?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Hale (1.92 meters, 28 years old) arrives from AEK Athens, where he averaged 14.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 28 Greek League games last season. He also did well in the Basketball Champions League, averaging 15.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 17 games to help AEK reach the semifinals. 

He started his professional career with the Nelson Giants of New Zealand and also played for Borac Cacak of Serbia and Promitheas Patras of Greece before joining AEK. Hale led the 2023-24 Greek League in scoring, averaging 16.7 points in 28 games with Promitheas.

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He will make his EuroCup debut with this new team

Panionios Athens added side and experience to its backcourt with the signing of playmaker Michalis Lountzis

Panionios adds experienced guard Michalis Lountzis

Panionios Athens added side and experience to its backcourt with the signing of playmaker [Michalis Lountzis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/michalis-lountzis/006302/), the club announced Wednesday.

Lountzis (1.95 meters, 26 years old) arrives from Promitheas Patras, where he averaged 11.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 24 Greek League games last season. He also led the competition in steals (1.5 spg.). 

Lountzis started his career with Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens and later played for fellow Greek clubs GS Kymis, GS Lavrio Aegean Cargo and Olympiacos Piraeus before starting a second stint with Promitheas last season. 

Best of Michalis Lountzis: 2020-21

He won three Greek League and six Greek Cups with Panathinaikos and Olympiacos, and has been a member of the Greek national team. Lountzis helped Greece win respective gold medals at the 2015 U18 European Championships and the 2017 U20 European Championships. 

Lountzis averaged 1.2 points in 52 EuroLeague career games with Panathinaikos and Olympiacos. In his only previous EuroCup experience, he averaged 6.7 points and 3.1 rebounds in 10 games with Promitheas in the 2020-21 campaign. 

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He returns to the BKT EuroCup after a four-season hiatus

Zalgiris Kaunas has found its new playmaker in Nigel Williams-Goss, who signed for the club from Olympiacos BC.

Zalgiris adds playmaker Nigel Williams-Goss

[Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/zal/) has found its new playmaker in [Nigel Williams-Goss](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nigel-williams-goss/007982/), the club announced on Wednesday. The sides agreed to a two-year deal with an option for a third season. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The wait is over. Please welcome, Nigel Williams-Goss! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/ybPxhqTZgd">pic.twitter.com/ybPxhqTZgd</a></p>&mdash; BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) <a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris/status/1937783378503164339?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Williams-Goss (1.91 meters, 30 years old) arrives from Olympiacos Piraeus, where he averaged 8.6 points and 3.4 assists in 35 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games this season. As a key member of the Reds' rotation, he helped lead the team to the best record in the regular season and a playoff series triumph over Real Madrid, which saw Olympiacos play at the Final Four for the fourth successive year.

This was Williams-Goss's second spell with Olympiacos, having played for the team in the 2018-19 season before suiting up for the Reds in each of the last two campaigns.

Nigel Williams-Goss helped Olympiacos Piraeus reach the Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final Four in each of the last  two seasons.

Nigel Williams-Goss, Olympiacos: 2024-25 EuroLeague highlights

After taking Gonzaga University to the 2017 NCAA Tournament final, Williams-Goss started his professional basketball career with Partizan Belgrade, where he made his BKT EuroCup debut in the 2017-18 season and led the team to the Serbian Cup. Following his first season with Olympiacos, Williams-Goss went on to play for Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar in Russia and Real Madrid in Spain. He helped *Los Blancos* win the EuroLeague in 2023 and the Spanish League in 2022. He returned to the Reds before the start of the 2023-24 campaign.

Williams-Goss was also a member of the USA national team at the youth level, helping it win a gold medal at the 2013 U19 World Championship. In 152 EuroLeague career games with Olympiacos and Real, Williams-Goss has averaged 8.1 points and 3.1 assists.

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Veolia Towers Hamburg strengthened its roster by signing forward Justin Edler-Davis through the end of the 2026-27 season, the club announced Tuesday.

Hamburg lands forward Justin Edler-Davis

[Veolia Towers Hamburg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/veolia-hamburg-towers/roster/ham/?season=2024-25) strengthened its roster by signing forward Justin Edler-Davis through the end of the 2026-27 season, the club announced Tuesday.

Edler-Davis (1.93 meters, 27 years old) arrives from CSO Voluntari, where he averaged 14.0 points on excellent shooting (48.2% 3FG, 91.6% FT) and 5.5 rebounds in 44 Romanian League games last season. He helped Voluntari win the Romanian Cup and the European North Basketball League (ENBL) titles.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">𝐌𝐨𝐢𝐧, 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧! 😍<br><br>In der vergangenen Spielzeit gewann der US-Amerikaner mit CSO Voluntari den rumänischen Pokal sowie die <a href="https://twitter.com/enbleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@enbleague</a>. 🏀<br>In Hamburg unterschreibt der Forward bis 2027. 💪🖤<br><br>➡️<a href="https://t.co/B042sQ6AJ8">https://t.co/B042sQ6AJ8</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VeoliaTowersHamburg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VeoliaTowersHamburg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TowersFamily?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TowersFamily</a> <a href="https://t.co/4T6tgqN5j4">pic.twitter.com/4T6tgqN5j4</a></p>&mdash; Veolia Towers Hamburg (@hamburgtowers) <a href="https://twitter.com/hamburgtowers/status/1937437288125932023?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Edler-Davis played college basketball at California State University Bakersfield, started his professional career with SC Lusitania Expert of Portugal. He also played for KB Peja of Kosovo before joining Voluntari. Edler-Davis is expected to make his BKT EuroCup with Hamburg next season.

"Justin has steadily developed over the past few years and has persevered in his path. He took his game to a new level last season and greatly improved his long-range shooting," Hamburg coach Benka Barloschky said. "One constant is his rebounding. He's a player who defines himself by being the best rebounder on the court. That mentality will help us."

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Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana bolstered its frontcourt by inking power forward David Skara

Cedevita signs power forward David Skara

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana bolstered its frontcourt by inking power forward David Skara, the club announced Tuesday.

Skara (2.05 meters, 30 years old) arrives from Split, where he averaged 12.5 points and 5.8 rebounds in 29 Adriatic League games last season. He went for 20 points against Cedevita in a 76-74 road loss and helped Split reach the Croatian League finals. 

Skara played college basketball for Valparaiso University and Clemson University before starting his professional career with Spanish side Huesca. He went on to play for French clubs such as Denain ASC Voltaire, ESSM Le Porte Cote d'Opale, SLUC Nancy and Champagne Chalons-Reims Basket before joining Split in 2024. He has been a member of the Croatian national team.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">David Škara is coming to the Dragons Family!<br><br>Welcome to Ljubljana, David!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZmajevaDruzina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZmajevaDruzina</a> <a href="https://t.co/X1jyBWc9TH">pic.twitter.com/X1jyBWc9TH</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana - English (@KKCedOL_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL_EN/status/1937451750912373073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

"Competing in the EuroCup is a new challenge for me. I have heard a lot of good things about Cedevita Olimpija and can’t wait to join the team. I have only visited Ljubljana for games so far, but I am looking forward to getting to know it and exploring it better now. I hope to integrate into the team as quickly as possible and contribute to achieving our goals with my play," Skara said. "I see myself as a versatile player who understands the game well and can play on the wing positions. Fans can expect heart, tenacity in every game, and team spirit."

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He is set to make his BKT EuroCup debut next season


The event took place in Canyadó on June 24

One Team, BKT, and The Ricky Rubio Foundation refurbish historic Badalona basketball court

The goal of the One Team-BKT Legacy Project is to improve the lives of youngsters and people in need or at risk of exclusion by providing better facilities to play basketball and learn the life skills that come from sport’s values.

The refurbishment, which took place on June 24, is part of the ongoing One Team–BKT Legacy Project, which has seen basketball courts across Europe transformed into modern, welcoming spaces for local communities.

BKT, an multinational company that specializes in the production of off-highway tires and Euroleague Basketball’s Premium Partner, has been a driving force behind the One Team–BKT Legacy Project since 2021. Past refurbishments in [Athens](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fid.euroleague.net%2Fpublicapi%2Fv1%2Fcommunication%2Flink%2F155E4B73-27DE-1578-1B34-B95C6458CAAF%2Fff729eb08e1083070bd15d5629a1f28373051f1ff509a4b63077119056efc0b9_3808&data=05|02|carla.ferrer%40euroleague.net|4da5e5c87dcc4af8c54408ddb3515cc4|2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce|1|0|638863884248234281|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D|0|||&sdata=aEVqwZ0dbJChb0PdHkLGWPyd6fbZS6MZ0I8aKMKPtQM%3D&reserved=0), [Istanbul](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fid.euroleague.net%2Fpublicapi%2Fv1%2Fcommunication%2Flink%2F69EDDF83-0ACF-A71E-A185-F404CB22E91D%2Fff729eb08e1083070bd15d5629a1f28373051f1ff509a4b63077119056efc0b9_3808&data=05|02|carla.ferrer%40euroleague.net|4da5e5c87dcc4af8c54408ddb3515cc4|2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce|1|0|638863884248247225|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D|0|||&sdata=nTEf2lXpNjCnmNKFxgt70oKEgyV%2BTi%2B5zNVWV5HpjcU%3D&reserved=0) and [Berlin](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fid.euroleague.net%2Fpublicapi%2Fv1%2Fcommunication%2Flink%2FE5383119-29D3-A427-91FE-20A8743AAE27%2Fff729eb08e1083070bd15d5629a1f28373051f1ff509a4b63077119056efc0b9_3808&data=05|02|carla.ferrer%40euroleague.net|4da5e5c87dcc4af8c54408ddb3515cc4|2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce|1|0|638863884248260158|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D|0|||&sdata=Uqd4uJJDgnR1KPOr2wV2iOhN7JySsuB79GmZxAQlB28%3D&reserved=0) have already created a lasting impact for thousands of young people.

“It’s an honor to support another project that goes beyond sport,” said Lucia Salmaso, Managing Director of BKT Europe. “We believe in these kinds of initiatives because they show how basketball can build bridges — not just between people, but between generations. We’re proud to be part of something that’s so rooted in the community, and we are enthusiastic to continue our journey with One Team, in order to add value and make a real contribution to local communities.”

“This project really speaks to what One Team-BKT Legacy Project” said Alex Ferrer, Chief Marketing Communications Officer at Euroleague Basketball. “It’s about more than sport. It’s about people, stories, and giving young voices a role in shaping their own communities. And once again, we’re grateful to BKT for making it possible.”

This particular court carries deep meaning. It’s where several of Spain’s top basketball talents developed their love for basketball — including Ricky Rubio, Raül López, Àlex Mumbrú, and Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernández.

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When Ricky Rubio heard the idea, he immediately saw the potential to do more than just resurface a court. “We wanted this to be about more than basketball,” said Rubio. “The court has so much history for the neighborhood and for the city, and we wanted to turn it into something transformational for the next generation.”

With that in mind, the Ricky Rubio Foundation partnered with Institut La Riera, a nearby school. As part of their Community Service program, students got involved in every step — from digging into the court’s history to speaking with neighbors and players and even contributing to the court’s design.

That community-driven approach was backed by One Team, Euroleague Basketball’s social responsibility program. Since 2012, One Team together with its Founding Patron, Turkish Airlines has worked across Europe to support young people facing social challenges, using basketball as a tool for growth and inclusion.

With work set to begin later this month, the refurbished Canyadó court will soon be ready for the next wave of talent — and for many more kids to make memories of their own.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Something exciting is about to happen… 👀<br> <br>Tomorrow, La Gàbia gets a whole new look 🆕 We&#39;re proud to partner with <a href="https://twitter.com/BKTtires?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BKTtires</a> &amp; The Ricky Rubio Foundation to make this project happen.🪄<br> <br>Get ready for a special event with @tresco_ball, <a href="https://twitter.com/JustBasket_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@justbasket_</a>, @pulposneakers, and other… <a href="https://t.co/uxiDLVybca">pic.twitter.com/uxiDLVybca</a></p>&mdash; One Team Euroleague (@OTEuroleague) <a href="https://twitter.com/OTEuroleague/status/1937110910700544229?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

It downed AS Monaco in a best-of-five series in which home-court advantage was key


Paris Basketball is the French League champion! 

Paris Basketball conquered its first-ever French League championship by downing AS Monaco 99-93 in do-or-die Game 5 of their best-of-five series on Tuesday. TJ Shorts led the winners with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Nadir Hifi added 16 points while Tyson Ward and Yakuba Ouattara each had 11 for Paris. 

Alpha Diallo led Monaco with 18 points. Jordan Loyd had 17, Elie Okobo and Terry Tarpey each added 16 while Matthew Strazel got 13 for the visitors. It all came down to the final 3 minutes. After Diallo dunked to tie it at 91-91, Hifi followed a three-pointer with a layup and then Mikael Jantunen sealed the outcome from the foul line to help Paris win the series 3-2.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">LE PARIS BASKETBALL EST CHAMPION DE FRANCE POUR LA PREMIÈRE FOIS DE SON HISTOIRE 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 <a href="https://t.co/EKbUL3dYke">pic.twitter.com/EKbUL3dYke</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1937612040283050104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Paris had the home-court advantage in the series, which proved to be critical. It won the opener 94-82 at adidas Arena behind 30 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists from Shorts. Coach Tiago Splitter's team took a 2-0 lead in the series by thrashing Monaco 92-67 in Game 2. Shorts was unstoppable again with 28 points. 

Monaco rallied from a double-digit halftime deficit to get a 81-78 home win in Game 3. Jaron Blossomgame led the way with 26 points while Okobo added 17. Monaco went on to tie the series with an 80-74 victory in Game 4 at Salle Gaston Medecin. Strazel led Monaco with 20 points while Okobo added 19, giving their team a chance to win a third consecutive French League title. 

Paris put an end to that with a historic win to become the 2024-25 French League champion!

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Panionios Athens added a veteran presence to its backcourt with the signing of Markel Starks for its return to the BKT EuroCup in the 2025-26 season

Panionios tabs Markel Starks for backcourt

Panionios Athens added a veteran presence to its backcourt with the signing of [Markel Starks](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/markel-starks-/011317/) for its return to the BKT EuroCup in the 2025-26 season.

Starks (1.88 meters, 34 years old) arrives from ONVO Buyukcekmece, for which he averaged 14.3 points and 5.7 assists in the Turkish league last season. It was his fourth consecutive season in Turkiye, including the 2021-22 campaign when he made his EuroLeague debut with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. He has since played for Darussafaka Istanbul and Aliaga Petkim.

After playing college basketball at Georgetown, where Starks was a first-team All-Big East Conference selection after his senior season, he began his professional career in Italy with FMC Ferentino. He has also played in Australia (Cairns Taipans), Italy (Vanoli Cremona), Germany (Frankfurt Skyliners), Greece (ASA Armaliadas), Turkiye (Yalova Group Sport, Fenerbahce, Darussafaka, Aliaga Petkim, Buyukcekmece), Puerto Rico (Piratas de Quebradillas), Poland (Zielona Gora), Russia (Avtodor Saratov), Bosnia-Herzegovina (Igokea Aleksandrvoac) and Spain (MoraBanc Andorra).

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The guard comes off a strong season in the Turkish League

Crvena Zvezda has confirmed the signing of Chima Moneke from Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Crvena Zvezda nets Chima Moneke

[Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/?season=2024-25) has announced the signing of [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) on a two-year contract.

Moneke (2.00 meters, 29 years old) arrives from Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, where he put up big numbers across two seasons. He was worth 14.0 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 33 EuroLeague games last season. Moneke was seventh in the league in 2024-25 with a PIR of 18.6. Only All-EuroLeague center Walter Tavares has taken more rebounds than Moneke's 423 over the past two seasons.

Despite having never played in Serbia before, [Moneke's YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@chimdoggg) has seen him become achieve plenty of popularity in the country.

This coming season will be Moneke's fourth in the EuroLeague, as he represented AS Monaco in the second half of the 2022-23 campaign before joining Baskonia that summer.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sr" dir="ltr">КК Црвена звезда Меридианбет обавештава јавност и све Звездаше да је нови члан нашег клуба Чима Монеке.<br><br>Репрезентативац је Нигерије, а бивши члан француских клубова Роан и Орлеан. Сезона којом је скренуо пажњу на себе одиграо је у шпанској Манреси 2022. године када је та екипа… <a href="https://t.co/uK9Dcwd14j">pic.twitter.com/uK9Dcwd14j</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1937524849649324186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Moneke started his professional career in the French second tier, playing for both Rouen and Denain in the 2018-19 season. He remained in the second division in France by joining Beliers de Kemper for the 2019-20 campaign before getting his chance in the top flight with Orleans in 2020-21.

However, it was in 2021-22 that Moneke really took off. Playing for Manresa in Spain, he was named the FIBA Champions League MVP and was selected to the All-FIBA Champions League First Team. A short spell with the Sacramento Kings followed before he returned to Europe, which allowed his EuroLeague dream to begin.

Moneke will now continue his EuroLeague adventure in Belgrade, where he can play in front of some of the most passionate fans in the world.

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Dubai Basketball announced on Tuesday that it has re-signed playmaker Nate Mason for the 2025-26 season

Dubai re-signs playmaker Nate Mason

Dubai Basketball announced on Tuesday that it has re-signed playmaker Nate Mason for the coming season.  

Mason (1.88 meters, 29 years old) joined Dubai last summer and averaged 11.1 points and 4.3 assists over 35 games in the ABA League. He starred with 17.3 points per game in the playoffs quarterfinals as Dubai eliminated Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana and poured in a season-high 26 points along with 6 assists in a Game 2 victory over Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade in the semifinals.

An All-Big Ten selection in college at the University of Minnesota, Mason started his professional career playing 3x3 basketball. He then went on to play for the Texas Legends in the G League, Hapoel Eilat in Israel, Avtodor in Russia, Guangzhou Loong Lions in China, Atleticos de San German in Puerto Rico, Le Mans in France, and Yukatel Merkezefendi in Turkiye. He led the Turkish League in assists with 7.1 per game in 2023-24. 

<center> *Photo: ABA League j.t.d. / Dragana Stjepanovic*

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nate is staying - And we&#39;re ready for more of his magic 🪄<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DubaiBasketball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DubaiBasketball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/1City1Team?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#1City1Team</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YallaDB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YallaDB</a> <a href="https://t.co/5gmwo8Oup5">pic.twitter.com/5gmwo8Oup5</a></p>&mdash; Dubai Basketball (@dubaibasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/dubaibasket/status/1937420261814387194?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The dynamic guard will make his EuroLeague debut with Dubai

He joined the team in January 2025 and is back for more

Bahcesehir keeps playmaker Kenan Sipahi 

[Bahcesehir College Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/bahcesehir-college-istanbul/roster/bah/?season=2024-25) and point guard [Kenan Sipahi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kenan-sipahi/005275/) reached an agreement to remain together for the 2025-26 season, the club announced Monday.

Sipahi (1.97 meters, 30 years old) averaged 6.1 points and 4.1 assists in eight BKT EuroCup games last season. He helped the team reach the semifinals for the first time. Sipahi started his professional career with Tofas Bursa and also played for fellow Turkish teams Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, Pinar Karsiyaka Izmir and Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul, as well as for Real Betis Baloncesto and Casademont Zaragoza in Spain.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">💪𝐒𝐈̇𝐏𝐀𝐇𝐈̇ 𝐈̇𝐋𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐋𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐌!<br><br>🗓️ 2024-2025 sezonunun ortasında takımımıza katılarak kısa sürede önemli katkılar veren Kenan Sipahi, yeni sezonda da Bahçeşehir Koleji forması giymeye devam edecek!<br><br>🔥 Yeni sezonda birlikte daha güçlü! ❤️💙 <a href="https://t.co/GnTsnEdsbS">pic.twitter.com/GnTsnEdsbS</a></p>&mdash; Bahçeşehir Koleji Spor Kulübü (@BKBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BKBasketbol/status/1936800243536011319?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Sipahi has been a member of the Turkish national team, too. He helped Turkiye win a gold medal at the 2013 U18 European Championships, as well as respective bronze medals at the 2010 and 2011 U16 European Championships. In 15 EuroCup career games with Karsiyaka and Bahcesehir, Sipahi has averaged 6.3 points and 3.3 assists.

Kenan Sipahi joined Bahcesehir College Istanbul midway through the 2024-25 season, helping his team reach the semifinals.

2024-25 EuroCup highlights: Kenan Sipahii, Bahcesehir

He joined the team in January 2025 and is back for a second season

After narrowly missing out on the Final Four in his first two seasons in the EuroLeague, Bonzie Colson moved north and blasted through that barrier with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul to become a EuroLeague champion

Tribute to the Champs: Bonzie Colson

After narrowly missing out on the Final Four in his first two seasons in the EuroLeague, [Bonzie Colson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/bonzie-colson/009783/) moved north and blasted through that barrier with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul to become a EuroLeague champion. The 29-year-old was one of only two Fenerbahce players (joined by Nigel Hayes-Davis) to play in all of the club's EuroLeague games this season and with his energetic playing style was able to take on whatever strategic roles Coach Sarunas Jasikevicius had up his sleeve.

Colson started in 35 of his 39 appearances – including both games at the Final Four in Abu Dhabi. He had games where he played more than 30 minutes and others where he played less than 10. In whatever minutes he was on the floor, Colson gave everything; he fought for every loose ball, battled hard on the glass at both ends and stretched the floor with his outside shooting.

Best of Bonzie Colson: 2024-25

The biggest contributions Colson made at the Final Four were in Fenerbahce’s strong start to the semifinal against Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, which included an early three-pointer and then a steal and an assist that led to a Devon Hall layup. When he came out to rest after 7 minutes, Fenerbahce already led by 4. In his minutes during the game, Fenerbahce outscored Panathinaikos by 6 points, which proved to be the final margin. Even though Colson played a minor role in the championship game two days later, he was a worthy celebrant when the parties started with Fenerbahce as the 2025 champion. 

The forward celebrated becoming a champion in just his third EuroLeague season 

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens added another weapon to its backcourt with the signing of Greek national team guard Vassilis Toliopoulos, who arrives from Aris Midea Thessaloniki

Panathinaikos pens Vassilis Toliopoulos to three-year deal

[Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-bc-athens/roster/pan/?season=2024-25) added another weapon to its backcourt with the signing of Greek national team guard [Vassilis Toliopoulos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/vassilis-toliopoulos/004292/), who arrives from Aris Midea Thessaloniki.

Best of Vassilis Toliopoulos: 2024-25

Toliopoulos (1.87 meters, 29 years old) signed for three years with the Greens. He averaged 13.7 points, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steal in 15 BKT EuroCup games last season. Toliopoulos started his career with Panionios Athens, and also played for Ikaros Kallitheas, VAP Kolossos Rhodes and Olympiacos Piraeus before joining Aris for the first time in January 2019. Toliopoulos went on to play for AEK Athens, Ionikos and PAOK Thessaloniki. He joined Aris for a second time ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.

Toliopoulos played a total of 15 EuroLeague games over three seasons with Olympiacos between 2015 and 2018. He helped AEK win the Greek Cup in 2020 and claimed the Greek League crown with Olympiacos in 2016. Toliopoulos has also been a member of the Greek national team and played at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">𝑻𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒐𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 💚☘️<br><br>Η ΚΑΕ Παναθηναϊκός AKTOR ανακοινώνει την απόκτηση του Βασίλη Τολιόπουλου για τα επόμενα τρία χρόνια. <br>________________________________________<br><br>Panathinaikos BC AKTOR is pleased to announce the signing of Vassilis Toliopoulos on a… <a href="https://t.co/KS1u8MQ4XX">pic.twitter.com/KS1u8MQ4XX</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@Paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr/status/1937134090718748802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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