NINERS Chemnitz has bolstered its wing rotation with the addition of athletic American swingman John Newman

NINERS Chemnitz lands athletic swingman John Newman 

[NINERS Chemnitz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/niners-chemnitz/nin/) has bolstered its wing rotation with the addition of athletic American swingman John Newman. The sides signed a one-year contract with an option for a second season.

Newman (1.96 meters, 25 years old) arrives from Belgian side Kortrijk Spurs, where he averaged 10.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals last season, his first as a professional. He helped the team reach the BNXT League finals and the Belgian League semifinals. Newman shot an impressive 60.6% on two-pointers and 37.5% from behind the arc.

“John brings tremendous energy to the floor every single minute,” head coach Rodrigo Pastore said. “He can impact the game on both ends with his hustle, defense and toughness.”

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Originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, Newman is known for his energy, defensive intensity, and versatility. He played college basketball at Clemson University and the University of Cincinnati. He was named to the Big 12 Conference All-Defensive Team in 2024. He also starred for Team USA at the 2019 World University Games, earning MVP honors in the final against Ukraine as USA took the gold medal.

“I watched some NINERS games and was impressed by the team’s intensity and unselfishness,” Newman said. “You could also see the passion of the fans—this is a place where basketball really matters, and every player wants to be in that kind of environment. I’m grateful for the opportunity and excited to represent this club.”

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Newman enters his second season in professional basketball 

The BKT EuroCup's reputation as a breeding ground for future stars was confirmed on Wednesday night in New York when three players who starred in the competition this past season were selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. ratiopharm Ulm teammates Noa Essengue and Ben Saraf were respectively chosen 12th overall by the Chicago Bulls and 25th overall by the Brooklyn Nets. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana center Joan Beringer was taken with the 17th pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves

Essengue, Beringer, Saraf selected in first round of NBA Draft

The BKT EuroCup's reputation as a breeding ground for future stars was confirmed on Wednesday night in New York when three players who starred in the competition this past season were selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. 

ratiopharm Ulm teammates [Noa Essengue](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/noa-essengue/011391/) and [Ben Saraf](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/ben-saraf/011437/) were respectively chosen 12th overall by the Chicago Bulls and 26th overall by the Brooklyn Nets. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana center [Joan Beringer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/joan-beringer/012996/) was taken with the 17th pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Another product of the Euroleague Basketball system, [Hugo Gonzalez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/hugo-gonzalez/011649/) of Real Madrid, went to the Boston Celtics with the 28th pick.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welcome to Chicago, <a href="https://twitter.com/NoaEssengue?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NoaEssengue</a>! 🇫🇷 <a href="https://t.co/y7Zcda0F7N">pic.twitter.com/y7Zcda0F7N</a></p>&mdash; Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) <a href="https://twitter.com/chicagobulls/status/1938048065304224063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

One of the youngest players in this year's draft, the 18-year-old Essengue averaged 12.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 18 EuroCup games as a part-time starter for Ulm.

"It's been amazing," Essengue told Chicago reporters when asked about his experience playing for Ulm. "I think it's really helped me become better person not only on the court, but also off the court. Being everyday around people who played in the NBA or in the EuroLeague has been really helpful."

Saraf produced 12.6 points, 4.6 assists and 1.3 steals in 16 EuroCup appearances. Essengue followed in the footsteps of [Pacome Dadiet](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/pacome-dadiet/011457/), who was chosen by the New York Knicks with the 25th selection last year by the New York Knicks.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let&#39;s get it, Ben!!! <a href="https://t.co/IeQyG1FTUf">pic.twitter.com/IeQyG1FTUf</a></p>&mdash; Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrooklynNets/status/1938075267475603565?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Beringer, who burst onto the scene with Cedevita this season, was worth 4.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game. He got stronger as the year progressed, posting PIRs in double figures in five of his last six appearances, including a 12-point, 5-rebound effort in his team's [96-86 victory](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/cedevita-olimpija-downs-besiktas-96-86-to-reach-quarterfinals/) over Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul in the eighthfinals.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welcome to Minnesota, Joan! <a href="https://t.co/2qEBC6TeWC">pic.twitter.com/2qEBC6TeWC</a></p>&mdash; Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Timberwolves/status/1938056483146764622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### The impact of NextGen on the NBA Draft

Essengue (U18 LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne; U18 INSEP Paris; U18 ratiopharm Ulm), Saraf (U18 Next Generation Team Patras), Beringer (U18 Next Generation Team Dubai) and Gonzalez (U18 Real Madrid) all appeared at the adidas NextGen EuroLeague tournament in recent times. 

That is also the case for No. 8 pick Egor Demin (ex-U18 Real Madrid), No. 19 pick Nolan Traore (ex-U18 INSEP Paris), and No. 20 pick Kasparas Jakucionis (ex-U18 FC Barcelona).

During the 2023-24 NextGen tournament in Dubai, Essengue was named the MVP. Jakucionis also earned MVP honors during a NextGen tournament, doing so in both Zadar (2022-23) and Belgrade (2023-24). Gonzalez twice lifted the NextGen title with U18 Real Madrid in 2023 and 2024, while Traore set the NextGen Finals scoring record in that 2024 championship game to Gonzalez's Madrid.

For the second year in a row, Ulm players have been drafted

Lietkabelis Panavezys reached a new agreement with guard Dovis Bickauskis to keep working together for one more year with an option for another season

Lietkabelis extends guard Dovis Bickauskis 

[Lietkabelis Panavezys](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/7bet-lietkabelis-panevezys/lkb/) and guard [Dovis Bickauskis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/dovis-bickauskis/009898/) have reached an agreement to remain together for one more year with an option for another season.

Bickauskis (1.90 meters, 31 years old) averaged 9.4 points on 42.9% three-point shooting and 2.9 assists in 17 BKT EuroCup games last season, his second with Lietkabelis. Other than a season with Romanian side CSM CSU Oradea, Bickauskis has played in his native Lithuania for his entire career.

He suited up for Radviliskio SSPC, Puntukas Jarimpeksas Anyksciai, Statyba Vilnius, Perlas-MRU Vilnius, Trakai, Juventus Utenos, Rytas Vilnius and Jonavos CBet before joining Lietkabelis in 2023. Bickauskis has also been a member of the Lithuanian national team. In 39 EuroCup career games with Rytas and Lietkabelis, Bickauskis has amassed 284 points and 120 assists.

Dovis Bickauskis averaged 9.4 points in 17 EuroCup games with Lietkabelis

Best of Dovis Bickauskis:2024-25

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He is ready to enter his fourth BKT EuroCup campaign 


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

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


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

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