Dolomiti Energia Trento strengthened its roster by inking swingman Andrea Pecchia for a one-year deal with an option for another season. 


Trento brings in swingman Pecchia 

Dolomiti Energia Trento strengthened its roster by inking swingman Andrea Pecchia for a one-year deal with an option for a further season.

Pecchia (1.96 meters, 26 years old) arrives from Vanoli Basket Cremona, where he averaged 6.9 points on 64.2% two-point shooting, 5.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 30 Italian League games last season. He started his career with EA7 Emporio Armani Milan and also played for Blu Basket Gruppo Remer Treviglio and Pallacanestro Cantu before joining Cremona in 2021. Last season, Pecchia helped Cremona win the Italian second division league and cup titles. He has also been a member of the Italian national team.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Andrea Pecchia to Dolomiti Energia Trentino! The Bianconeri have secured the performances of the Lombard winger born in &#39;97 who played in recent years at Vanoli Cremona. Coach Galbiati: «With his dedication and determination he perfectly embodies the “Aquila spirit”» <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeDieHard?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeDieHard</a> <a href="https://t.co/PG0eeTieAA">pic.twitter.com/PG0eeTieAA</a></p>&mdash; Dolomiti Energia Trento (@AquilaBasketTN) <a href="https://twitter.com/AquilaBasketTN/status/1799375276746703242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

"I am really happy to welcome Andrea Pecchia: I know his technical and tactical skills well, but above all his human skills. He is a guy who has grown steadily throughout his career thanks to his ability to accept challenges and overcome his limits with dedication and determination," Trento head coach Paolo Galniati said. "I am convinced he perfectly embodies the 'Aquila spirit'. On the court, he can cover multiple roles, he is a versatile swingman who knows how to do many useful things. I am thrilled that he has accepted this new challenge in Trento and I can't wait to be able to work together again in the gym."

He will make his EuroCup debut next season

Trento brings in swingman Andrea Pecchia 

Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul began preparations for its BKT EuroCup return by inking forward Goktug Bas to a one-year deal, the club announced Saturday.

Bahcesehir tabs forward Goktug Bas 

Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul began preparations for its BKT EuroCup return by inking forward Goktug Bas to a one-year deal, the club announced Saturday. Bas (2.01 meters, 23 years old) arrives from Samsun BSB Anakent, where he averaged 11.6 points on 67.4% two-point shooting, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 28 Turkish League games last season.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">🙌 Göktuğ Baş, Bahçeşehir Koleji&#39;nde!<br><br>🤝 Son olarak Reeder Samsunspor’da forma giyen forvet ile 2024-2025 sezonu için anlaşma sağladık.<br><br>🙋‍♂️ Ailemize hoş geldin, Göktuğ!<br><br>❤💙 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FlyHighTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FlyHighTogether</a> <a href="https://t.co/5m9xfgyjPH">pic.twitter.com/5m9xfgyjPH</a></p>&mdash; Bahçeşehir Koleji Spor Kulübü (@BKBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BKBasketbol/status/1799397745767461132?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bas started his career with Anadolu Efes Istanbul's junior teams and also played for Turk Telekom Ankara before joining Anakent in 2021. He helped Anakent win the Turkish second division in 2023. Bas has also been a member of the Turkish U16 and U19 national team. He helped his U19 national team get a silver medal at the 2019 U18 European Championships.

Hamburg brings back OJ Rich

Veolia Towers Hamburg signed a two-year contract with guard Osaro Juergen Rich, the club announced Friday. Rich (1.85 meters, 26 years old) returns to the club after two years away at fellow German clubs Bayreuth and Goettingen.

Rich grew up with Hamburg, having joined the team in 2014, first as a member of the club's youth program Hamburg Pirates, and then with the senior team in 2017. During his stay, the also spent time playing on-loan in German third division side Wedel.

In the 2021-22, Hamburg's debut season in the BKT EuroCup, Rich made 9 appearances and scored a total of 15 points.

Last season at Goettingen, Rich averaged 6.1 points and 1.9 rebounds in the German League action.

BKT EuroCup champion Paris Basketball beat AS Monaco 70-77 in Game 2 of their best-of-five French League finals series, tying it at 1-1 as the series now moves to Paris. Nadir Hifi netted 24 points on 5-for-7 three-point shooting, EuroCup MVP TJ Shorts had 21 points and 6 rebounds. Justin Simon scored 14 points while Enzo Shahrvin pulled down 10 rebounds in a victory. Elie Okobo paced Monaco with 15 points, Alpha Diallo scored 14, Petr Cornelie had 11 points and 6 rebounds while Turkish Airlines EuroLeague MVP Mike James scored 10 in defeat.

Paris opened the game with a 1-12 run behind Tyson Ward and Hifi, before 6 straight points from Simon made it 4-18. The hosts did not score their first field goal until 2:28 left in the first quarter, and were held to that just 1 field goal as Paris held 11-25 lead after 10 minutes. But Monaco picked up its offense in the second quarter with Cornelie and Donta Hall giving it a spark, and Jordan Loyd and Diallo each hitting a triple during an 11-0 run that tied it at 31-31.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">⚪️⚪️⚪️⚫️ 9’<br><br>NADIR HALFBAOSHDIAJDVDLAJSVLAHDVFKFEKF T’ES CARRÉMENT INCROYABLE MEC !!!!!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ASMonaco_Basket</a> 66<a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ParisBasketball</a> 75 <a href="https://t.co/rsiEuGiZzY">pic.twitter.com/rsiEuGiZzY</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1798782682005946761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

TJ Shorts and Hifi made sure Paris took a 36-38 lead into halftime, but Matthew Strazel opened the third with a triple that gave Monaco its first lead. However, Paris had a quick response, a 1-13 run with Hifi and Simon in main roles. Monaco cut this double-digit deficit to 51-55 at the end of the third quarter, and tied it at 62-62 in the fourth. But Paris had another answer, this time a 0-6 run behind Shorts, before sealing the game on a long jumper by Hifi in the final minute, making it 66-75 and securing a big win.

Paris sinks Monaco, ties French League finals

Turk Telekom Ankara announced the signing of experienced guard Ismet Akpinar to a one-year deal on Wednesday

Turk Telekom adds experienced guard Ismet Akpinar

Turk Telekom Ankara announced the signing of experienced guard [Ismet Akpinar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/ismet-akpinar/004056/) to a one-year deal on Wednesday. Akpinar (1.93 meters, 29 years old) arrives from Galatasaray Istanbul, where he averaged 7.2 points on 41.4% three-point shooting and 1.4 assists in 29 Turkish League games last season.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">İsmet Akpınar yeni sezonda <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AnkaraBasketbolu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AnkaraBasketbolu</a> için mücadele verecek ✍👏<br><br>Geçtiğimiz sezonu Galatasaray Ekmas takımıyla başarıyla geçiren İsmet Akpınar&#39;ı renklerimize bağladık. Ailemize hoş geldin İsmet Akpınar <a href="https://t.co/Dw9a8YDDxd">pic.twitter.com/Dw9a8YDDxd</a></p>&mdash; Türk Telekom Basketbol (@TT_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/TT_Basketbol/status/1798402935501828214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Akpinar started his career in his hometown Hamburg and also played for German clubs SC Rist Wedel, ALBA Berlin, ratiopharm Ulm and FC Bayern Munich, as well as Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul, Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul of Turkiye. In 66 EuroCup games with ALBA, Ulm and Bahcesehir, Akpinar amassed 438 points and 107 assists. His brother Mutlu Akpinar also played 10 seasons for Turk Telekom, including four in the EuroCup.

Akpinar won the Turkish League with Fenerbahce in 2022 and lifted the German Cup with ALBA in 2014 and 2016. He has also been a member of the German national team.

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This will be his seventh season in the EuroCup

Turk Telekom BK has confirmed the signing of Anthony Brown.

Turk Telekom adds small forward Anthony Brown

One day after bringing back head coach Erdem Can, Turk Telekom Ankara has confirmed the signing of small forward Anthony Brown, the club announced Wednesday. Brown (1.99 meters, 31 years old) arrives from Bursaspor, where he averaged 16.6 points on 40.5% three-point shooting, 5.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 30 Turkish League games last season. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Anthony Brown Türk Telekom&#39;da ✍👏<br><br>Geçtiğimiz sezonu Bursaspor İnfo Yatırım takımıyla başarıyla geçiren Anthony Brown’u renklerimize bağladık. Welcome to family, Anthony Brown.🔥 <a href="https://t.co/YCCvxioDOg">pic.twitter.com/YCCvxioDOg</a></p>&mdash; Türk Telekom Basketbol (@TT_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/TT_Basketbol/status/1798273932984004650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He started his professional basketball career with the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA, and also played for Los Angeles, Erie Bay, Iowa and Lakeland Magic of the G League. His NBA journey also saw him suit up for the New Orleans Pelicans, Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves, before he began his European adventure.

On the old continent, Brown has suited up for Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade in Serbia, Limoges CSP and Boulogne Metropolitans in France, Maccabi Rishon Le-Zion in Israel and UNICS Kazan in Russia. 

He brings in plenty of BKT EuroCup experience, as Brown averaged 10.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in 32 games with Partizan, Limoges, Metropolitans and Bursaspor. He also helped UNICS win the VTB League title in 2023 and was previously a member of the USA U19 national team. 

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Anthony Brown in action for Bursaspor in the FIBA Basketball Champions League (PHOTO: FIBA).

The Turkish club is already putting its team together for next season

Turk Telekom Ankara is reuniting with head coach Erdem Can, whose lone season at the club’s helm was a success for all involved. 

Turk Telekom, Coach Erdem Can reunite

Turk Telekom Ankara is reuniting with head coach [Erdem Can](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/turk-telekom-ankara/ttk/can-erdem/?season=U2022), whose lone season at the club’s helm was a success for all involved. Can was the 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup Coach of the Year in a season that saw him guide Turk Telekom to that season's EuroCup Final and the Turkish League semifinals.

Can made his head coaching debut in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague last season with Anadolu Efes Istanbul, where he went 9-15 before being relieved of his duties in early February.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Evine hoş geldin Erdem Can! ✍️👏<br><br>Türk Telekom Basketbol ailesi olarak, yeniden Başantrenörümüz olan Erdem Can&#39;a başarılar diliyor, birlikte koşacağımız zaferler için sabırsızlanıyoruz! 💙🤍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreHereForaReason?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreHereForaReason</a> <a href="https://t.co/8LmEE5UV9a">pic.twitter.com/8LmEE5UV9a</a></p>&mdash; Türk Telekom Basketbol (@TT_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/TT_Basketbol/status/1798036998525186156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Coach Can’s career until now

The Ankara native began his coaching career in 2008 as an assistant at Turk Telekom for two years. From there, he took the reigns as head coach for the first time at Turkish First Division club Olin Edirne, where he remained between 2010 and 2012. Ahead of the 2012-13 campaign, Can agreed to become an assistant again, this time at Fenerbahce Istanbul.

In his first season at the club, he worked under Simone Pianigiani and Ertugrul Erdogan, before learning from legendary coach Zeljko Obradovic for the next seven years. Alongside Obradovic, Can became a EuroLeague champion in 2017. The final Fenerbahce head coach that Can assisted was Igor Kokoskov in the 2020-21 season.

He departed Fenerbahce to become an assistant for Quin Snyder at the Utah Jazz. After one season in the NBA, Can returned home to become Turk Telekom's head coach.

With Turk Telekom Ankara on the brink of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, head coach Erdem Can has been rewarded for his impressive coaching performances this season by being named the 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup Coach of the Year.

7DAYS EuroCup Coach of the Year: Erdem Can, Turk Telekom Ankara

Can led the club to the EuroCup Final in 2023

Turk Telekom, head coach Erdem Can reunite

Zvezdan Mitrovic is the new head coach of Cedevita Olimpija, having signed a one-year deal with the club.

Cedevita Olimpija names Zvezdan Mitrovic as its new head coach

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana has a new play-caller after Zvezdan Mitrovic was appointed as the club's new head coach on a one-year deal, the club confirmed Monday. 

A BKT EuroCup champion with AS Monaco in the 2020-21 season, the same year in which he was named EuroCup Coach of the Year, Mitrovic is overjoyed to have signed for the Slovenian club.

“I am happy to have signed the contract with Cedevita Olimpija," said Coach Mitrovic in a statement to Cedevita's official club media. "I feel happy, thrilled and motivated. I am returning to the regional league that I met for the first time 20 years ago as the assistant coach at Buducnost VOLI and, of course, to the BKT EuroCup, where I made my mark before."

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sl" dir="ltr">Zvezdan Mitrović je novi glavni trener članske ekipe KK Cedevita Olimpija!<br><br>Dobrodošel v Zmajevi družini, Zvezdan! 💚🧡<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZmajevaDruzina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZmajevaDruzina</a> <a href="https://t.co/V2OJ2qlUwf">pic.twitter.com/V2OJ2qlUwf</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (@KKCedOL) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL/status/1797584048807899171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Last season saw Cedevita finish rock bottom of Group A with a dismal 1-17 record, but Coach Mitrovic is determined to do his all to bring back the excitement factor to Arena Stozice.

"We need to build a high-quality team from high-quality players, players with a good character, that will, with their devotion and attitude, achieve good results and draw the fans to the arena," he continued. "Our main focus will be on getting the fans back to the stands, to follow basketball and enjoy doing so."

In an extensive coaching career, Mitrovic has led Pikadili (1992-95), Mogren (2000-01), Buducnost (2001-02), Khimik (2002-07), Krivbas (2007-11), Budivelnyk (2011-12), Khimik again (2012-13), Azovmash (2014), Monaco (2015-18), Montenegro (2017-19), LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2018-20), Monaco again (2020-21), and most recently Galatasaray (2023-24).

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Zvezdan Mitrovic on the sideline during an AS Monaco game in the 2021-22 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

He previously led Monaco to the EuroCup title in 2020-21

Cedevita names Zvezdan Mitrovic as its new head coach

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana has won its fourth consecutive Slovenian League title by sweeping Helios Domzale in their best-of-five finals series. In Wednesday's Game 3, Cedevita beat Helios on the road 78-91, to win its 21st domestic league crown.

Cedevita Olimpija defends Slovenian League crown

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana has won its fourth consecutive Slovenian League title by sweeping Helios Domzale in their best-of-five finals series. In Wednesday's Game 3, Cedevita beat Helios on the road 78-91, to win its 21st domestic league crown.

After a pair of home wins in the first two games of the finals series, Cedevita left no doubt on Wednesday, winning the first quarter 14-37 and never looking back. The team from the Slovenian capital took a 47-71 lead into the fourth quarter, and cruised to victory.

Alen Omic led the way with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Among six players scoring in double digits, DJ Stewart had 17 points, while Luka Scuka and Zoran Dragic scored 13 apiece, with Scuka also pulling down 9 rebounds in a title-clinching win.