BAXI Manresa will hand its offense off to Hugo Benitez after signing the talented point guard to a three-year deal

Manresa lands Hugo Benitez on 3-year deal

BAXI Manresa will hand its offense off to [Hugo Benitez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/hugo-benitez/010449/) after signing the talented point guard to a three-year deal.

Benitez (1.92 meters, 24 years old) brings with him five seasons of BKT EuroCup experience with [Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/cosea-jl-bourg-en-bresse/bou/), including a run to the 2024 EuroCup Finals. Last season he averaged 8.8 points, 5.3 assists and 1.2 steals over 17 EuroCup appearances. He was tied for fifth in the competition in assists.

Best of Hugo Benitez: 2024-25

Benitez enters the 2025-26 season – his first outside of his native France – tied for 30th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 288 career assists. He has played on the French national team at both the junior and senior levels.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">🔏 𝗟𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗮̀!!<br>🏔️ Des de més enllà del Pirineu arriba el nostre segon fitxatge de l&#39;estiu.<br>⚡️ Hugo Benitez és del BAXI <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Manresa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Manresa</a>! Benvingut <a href="https://twitter.com/benitezhugo7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@benitezhugo7</a>!<br><br>🪀 Base/escorta 📏 1,92m<br>🇫🇷 FRA 🪪 24 anys 🛬 <a href="https://twitter.com/JLBourgBasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JLBourgBasket</a><br>🔗 <a href="https://t.co/xkQUl8Hq3X">https://t.co/xkQUl8Hq3X</a> <a href="https://t.co/Nii0UBVT3R">pic.twitter.com/Nii0UBVT3R</a></p>&mdash; BAXI Manresa (@BasquetManresa) <a href="https://twitter.com/BasquetManresa/status/1933900054806356063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The playmaker led Bourg to the EuroCup Finals in 2024

Panionios Viva Juices Athens announced a new deal with center Giorgios Tsalmpouris 

Panionios re-signs center Giorgios Tsalmpouris

[Panionios Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/panionios-athens/roster/nio/) announced a new deal with stretch center [Giorgios Tsalmpouris](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/giorgos-tsalmpouris/006548/) on Saturday.

Tsalmpouris (2.16 meters, 28 years old) averaged 8.1 points on 36.7% three-point shooting and 2.9 rebounds in 27 Greek League games last season, his first with the club. He started his career with SFR Perikos Atheiaos before playing college basketball for Iowa State University in the United States.

Tsalmpouris has since suited up for AEK Athens, Kolossos Rhodes, Larissa and Apollon Patras in Greece, as well as for Real Betis Sevilla and Surne Bilbao Basket of Spain. He helped AEK win the Intercontinental Cup in 2019 and has been a member of the Greek national team.

"I am very happy to continue at Panionios. I want to believe that we will have a remarkable year, first of all with good health, building a good team that will enable us to take the next step and have a better season than last year. I am excited to be back on the court as a Panionios player and with a European competition now, which is important for every player," Tsalmpouris said.

"Coach Pavicevic played a decisive role in my decision to remain in the team. I want to be where they want me. I had a great time at Panionios, I have found an environment that is healthy and professional and I believe that we will constantly improve at all levels."

The big man is expected to debut in the BKT EuroCup this season

Panionios Viva Juices Athens has reached an agreement with playmaker Nikos Gkikas to remain together for another season

Panionios extends playmaker Nikos Gkikas

[Panionios Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/panionios-athens/roster/nio/) has reached an agreement with playmaker [Nikos Gkikas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/nikolaos-gkikas/011080/) to remain together for another season.

Gkikas (1.86 meters, 34 years old) comes off an outstanding first campaign with Panionios in which he led the Greek League in assists with 7.9 per game. He also averaged 11.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.7 steals over 34 games. Gkikas started his career with Filathilikos and has also played for Aris Midea Thessaloniki, AE Nea Kifisia Dimoulas Athens, AEK Athens and Promitheas Patras in Greece as well as for Ventspils of Latvia.

He made his BKT EuroCup debut in his second stint with Promitheas and averaged 5.0 points and 3.2 assists in 30 games during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 campaigns. Gkikas helped Promitheas reach the 2019 Greek League finals and the 2023 EuroCup quarterfinals. He also helped AEK reach the BCL championship game in 2020. Gkikas has been a member of the Greek national team, too.

"This is a new effort and I am very happy to participate in it. We must all, each in his own role, rally around this new beginning because a particularly demanding year awaits us," Gkikas said. "I am optimistic, however, that through hard work, effort, dedication to our goal and unity, we will manage to succeed."

Gkikas led the Greek League in assists last season

NINERS Chemnitz bolstered its frontcourt for the 2025-26 season by signing versatile big man Amadou Sow, who arrives from SIG Strasbourg of the French League

Chemnitz adds frontcourt presence with Amadou Sow

[NINERS Chemnitz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/niners-chemnitz/nin/) bolstered its frontcourt for the 2025-26 season by signing versatile big man [Amadou Sow](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/amadou-sow/012598/)**,** who arrives from SIG Strasbourg of the French League.

Sow (2.06 meters, 26 years old) brings previous EuroCup experience with him after averaging 7.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in 11 games with Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana during the 2023-24 campaign, though his season came to a premature end with a knee injury. Last season Sow returned to action with Strasbourg in January and averaged 7.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in 14 games.

“Amadou is entering his fourth pro season and already has experience in the EuroCup,” said head coach Rodrigo Pastore. “He’s a strong rebounder and brings versatility on both ends of the floor. After recovering well from a knee injury, he’s ready to take the next step with us.”

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After playing college basketball at the University of California at Santa Barbara, the native of Mali began his professional career with ADA Blois in the French top division in 2022.

“After speaking with Coach Pastore and Julien Rahier, I was impressed by the club’s professionalism, culture, and clear vision,” Sow said. “Joining the NINERS is exactly the kind of opportunity I’ve been hoping for, and I look forward to contributing on and off the court.”

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The big man showed promise in his first EuroCup stop with Cedevita two years ago

Neptunas Klaipeda continued its preparations for its return to the BKT EuroCup in 2025-26 by signing forward Vitalijus Kozys 

Neptunas adds forward Vitalijus Kozys

[Neptunas Klaipeda](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/neptunas-klaipeda/roster/kla/) continued its preparations for its return to the BKT EuroCup in 2025-26 by signing forward [Vitalijus Kozys](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/vitalijus-kozys/006907/) to a one-year deal.

Kozys (2.01 meters, 26 years old) arrives from Nedainiu Nevezis-Optibet, where he played under recently signed head coach Gediminas Petrauskas. He averaged 8.9 points and 5.0 rebounds in 34 Lithuanian League games last season.

Kozys started his career with Kretinga and has played for fellow Lithuanian teams Naglis Palangos, Prienu, Zalgiris Kaunas's second team, Jonavos and Wolves Vilnius, where he made his BKT EuroCup debut during the 2023-24 season. Kozys averaged 2.3 points in 15 EuroCup games with Wolves. He briefly played for Neptunas's second team, too.

"One of the club's goals for the upcoming season is to have as many energetic players as possible," Neptunas director Martynas Mazeika said. "Vitalijus is a strong player. We want to assemble a dedicated team that fights for each ball and Vitalijus fits that definition. He also adapts well to the players around him and he will join forces with Coach Petrauskas. And one of the most important things: Vitalijus is a former Neptunas player from our basketball school."

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Kozys reunites with Coach Petrauskas in his second stint with the club

Bahcesehir College Istanbul has made its first signing of the 2025-26 season by completing a one-year deal for Malachi Flynn, who has 223 games of experience in the NBA.

Bahcesehir signs ex-NBA guard Malachi Flynn

[Bahcesehir College Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/bahcesehir-college-istanbul/bah/) has made its first signing of the 2025-26 season by completing a one-year deal for Malachi Flynn, who has 223 games of experience in the NBA. He will play under [Marko Barac, who was named as Bahcesehir's new head coach](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/bahcesehir-names-marko-barac-as-dejan-radonjics-replacement/) on Thursday.

Flynn (1.85 meters, 27 years old) played four times for the Charlotte Hornets last season, averaging 4.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists. He also suited up for the Austin Spurs in the G League in 2024-25, posting 22.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 26 appearances.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">🙌 Malachi Flynn, Bahçeşehir Koleji’nde!<br><br>🤝 2020-2021 sezonunda başladığı NBA kariyerinde Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks ve Detroit Pistons gibi takımlarda forma giyen ABD’li guard ile 2025-2026 sezonu için anlaşma sağladık.<br><br>❤️💙Welcome to our family, <a href="https://twitter.com/malachiflynn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@malachiflynn</a> <a href="https://t.co/sABEf5bpF3">pic.twitter.com/sABEf5bpF3</a></p>&mdash; Bahçeşehir Koleji Spor Kulübü (@BKBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BKBasketbol/status/1933434390777839685?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The American point guard, who was a first-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, will play in Europe for the first time next season. He spent the first three and a half years of his career with the Toronto Raptors, the team which drafted him, before also playing for the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons in the 2023-24 campaign. Of Flynn's 223 NBA appearances, 181 came with the Raptors.

Thanks to his performances with Austin in the G League last season, Flynn was named to the All-NBA G League First Team. With the Raptors 905, Toronto's G League affiliate, he was selected to the All-NBA G League Second Team and NBA G League All-Rookie Team, both in 2020-21.

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He has come to Europe for the first time in his career

Veolia Hamburg Towers has confirmed the signing of L.J. Thorpe, who has penned a contract at the club until 2027.

Hamburg brings L.J. Thorpe aboard

Veolia Hamburg Towers has confirmed the signing of L.J. Thorpe to a contract through the 2026-27 season.

Thorpe (1.96 meters, 26 years old) joins from Juventus, where he averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.0 steal per game in 34 Lithuanian League appearances. He also posted 18.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists in two Basketball Champions League games in 2024-25.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐤𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠, 𝐋.𝐉. 😍<br><br>Mit L.J. Thorpe verstärken wir uns um einen athletischen, spielintelligenten und vielseitigen Akteur, der unsere Offense künftig strukturieren und antreiben wird. 🏀<br><br>➡️ <a href="https://t.co/tE0v0pOlp5">https://t.co/tE0v0pOlp5</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VeoliaTowersHamburg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VeoliaTowersHamburg</a> <a href="https://t.co/D22ryoaqCN">pic.twitter.com/D22ryoaqCN</a></p>&mdash; Veolia Towers Hamburg (@hamburgtowers) <a href="https://twitter.com/hamburgtowers/status/1933089290218602947?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After five years of college basketball at UNC Asheville, Thorpe made his professional debut with Finnish side Pyrinto in 2022 and he averaged 12.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.7 steals in 34 domestic league games. Then came a move to Siauliai in Lithuania, posting 13.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.0 steal in 31 Lithuanian League games in 2023-24, which was his final stop before joining Juventus.

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He has never competed in the EuroCup before

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse has announced the signing of Isaac Guedegbe on a three-year deal.

Bourg signs promising guard Isaac Guedegbe

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse has announced the signing of Isaac Guedegbe on a three-year deal.

Guedegbe (1.79 meters, 17 years old) arrives from Roanne's academy. He played for the U18 NextGen Team Istanbul at the 2024-25 adidas NextGen EuroLeague qualifier in Istanbul, averaging 13.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, 7.0 assists and a 16.5 PIR across four games.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Recrutement 🔥<br><br>L&#39;avenir à l&#39;horizon. Isaac Guedegbe rejoint la JL Bourg pour les 3 prochaines saisons !<br><br>Ce joueur prometteur, formé à la <a href="https://twitter.com/ChoraleRoanne?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChoraleRoanne</a>, intégrera notre effectif professionnel élargi et notre équipe U21.<br><br>📝<a href="https://t.co/K0l3Qr5EnM">https://t.co/K0l3Qr5EnM</a> <a href="https://t.co/Dl4un1G8D1">pic.twitter.com/Dl4un1G8D1</a></p>&mdash; JL Bourg Basket (@JLBourgBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JLBourgBasket/status/1933093239722291689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

As Bourg has confirmed, Guedegbe will form part of the club's under-21 team and as part of the extended first-team roster.

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He played at the NextGen EuroLeague qualifier in Istanbul this season

Bahcesehir College Istanbul, which confirmed on Monday that Dejan Radonjic's contract had expired, has appointed Marko Barac as its new head coach. It has not been announced how long the contract will last.

Bahcesehir names Marko Barac as Dejan Radonjic's replacement

Bahcesehir College Istanbul, which confirmed on Monday that Dejan Radonjic's contract had expired, has appointed Marko Barac as its new head coach. It has not been announced how long the contract will last.

Barac lands at Bahcesehir after guiding Mega Basket to a 16-14 record in the ABA League, which was enough to secure the eighth seed in the playoffs. His team fell 2-0 to Buducnost VOLI Podgorica in the first round.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">🔥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐡𝐜̧𝐞𝐬̧𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐫 𝐊𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐣𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜́!<br><br>🤝 Kulübümüz, son olarak Adriyatik Ligi ekiplerinden Mega Superbet takımında başantrenörlük görevini yürüten Marko Barać ile anlaşmaya varmıştır. <br><br> 🙏 Ailemize hoş geldin Marko Barać! <a href="https://t.co/xNTg64F9Jc">pic.twitter.com/xNTg64F9Jc</a></p>&mdash; Bahçeşehir Koleji Spor Kulübü (@BKBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BKBasketbol/status/1933063585800024443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Only 36, Barac will look to build on the work done by Radonjic, who guided Bahcesehir to first place in Group A with a 14-4 mark on the club's return to the EuroCup. The Turkish side then advanced past Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana in the quarterfinals before losing 2-1 to Dreamland Gran Canaria in the semifinals.

Barac, who was an assistant coach for the Serbian national team at youth level between 2012 and 2014, first took charge of a club side in the 2013-14 campaign with We're Basket Ortona. He then became an assistant at Czarni Slupsk (2014-15) before being the head coach at KK Torlak (2016-18) and Mladost Zemun (2018-19). After returning to being an assistant with Igokea (2019-22), he was named as the Mega head coach, a role he held between 2022 until this summer.

The 36-year-old arrives with the goal of bringing the Turkish club to the EuroLeague