Turk Telekom Ankara is coming off a season in which it reached the EuroCup Final, yet heading into the 2023-24 campaign, the squad looks rather different. In fact, just two players from last season's team are still on the roster, while Nenad Canak has replaced Erdem Can as head coach. Nevertheless, expectations remain high for Turk Telekom as it looks to reach the EuroLeague for the first time since the 1997-98 season.

2023-24 Roster Rundown: Turk Telekom Ankara

Turk Telekom Ankara is coming off a season in which it reached the BKT EuroCup Final, yet heading into the 2023-24 campaign, the squad looks rather different. In fact, just two players from last season's team are still on the roster, while [Nenad Canak](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-makes-nenad-canak-its-new-head-coach/) has replaced new Anadolu Efes Istanbul tactician Erdem Can as head coach. Nevertheless, expectations remain high for Turk Telekom as it looks to reach the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague for the first time since the 1997-98 season.

### BACKCOURT

In the hope of building on last year's successes, Turk Telekom has a backcourt pairing that should strike fear into the rest of Group B. [Tyrone Wallace](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-adds-versatility-with-guard-tyrone-wallace/) averaged 15.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game in his rookie EuroCup campaign with Paris Basketball in 2022-23, and he will be expected to take on a starring role for Turk Telekom next season. The play of Wallace will be complimented by a player who was competing in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague last season: [Jalen Adams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/jalen-adams-heads-to-turk-telekom-ankara/). In a reserve role for Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv, Adams posted 6.7 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists per night before an injury brought his campaign to a premature end. Together, Wallace and Adams are likely to cause plenty of headaches for opposition head coaches next season.

The best plays of new Turk Telekom Ankara guard Jalen Adams in the 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Jalen Adams's top plays in 2022-23

Another new addition, [Ismail Cem Ulusoy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-tabs-point-guard-ismail-cem-ulusoy/), returns to the EuroCup after making 15 appearances off the bench between 2014 and 2016 for Banvit Bandirma. Now 26 years old, Ulusoy averaged 8.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.5 steals in 21 Turkish League games for Petkim Spor last season. He should provide a good level of competition behind expected starters Wallace and Adams. Then, the only two players from last season's roster that are still playing for Turk Telekom fill out the remaining spots in the backcourt: the 21-year-old [Boran Guler](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-inks-boran-guler-to-contract-extension/) and the 36-year-old [Mehmet Yagmur](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-renews-veteran-mehmet-yagmur/).

### FRONTCOURT

Another player who shined in the 2022-23 edition of the EuroCup and will now be suiting up for Turk Telekom is [James Palmer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-gets-scorer-palmer/). In his first-ever EuroCup season, Palmer averaged 15.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals for Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse. The American swingman will be tasked with bringing scoring to the "three" position. He will be backed up by fellow new signing [Okben Ulubay](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-inks-former-champ-okben-ulubay/), who played 20 times in the EuroCup for Darussafaka in the 2017-18 season. Ulubay averaged 7.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists for Besiktas Istanbul in the Turkish League last year.

The best plays of new Turk Telekom Ankara forward James Palmer in the 2022-23 BKT EuroCup season.

James Palmer's top plays in 2022-23

At power forward, [Markis McDuffie](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-adds-forward-mcduffie/) will make his EuroCup debut after posting 16.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals for Dijon in the French League last season. McDuffie, another American, is likely to get the nod as a starter at the "four". [Yigitcan Saybir](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-adds-more-size-with-saybir/), who averaged 6.3 points and 3.4 rebounds in a bench role for Frutti Extra Bursaspor last year's EuroCup campaign, will be pushing McDuffie as they fight for minutes. Another player in this battle for game time will be [Troy Selim Sav](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-tabs-turkish-big-man-sav/), who can play at the "four" or the "five". Sav made his EuroCup debut with Darussafaka in the 2019-20 season, and he comes off a season in which he impressed with Turkish side Manisa, posting 7.6 points and 5.1 rebounds.

The center position is set to be occupied by [Steven Enoch](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-tabs-steven-enoch/), who – like Adams – has brought his talents from the EuroLeague to the EuroCup. Enoch found himself in a reserve role last season after an impressive EuroLeague debut campaign in 2021-22, and he will be keen to get back on track in a Turk Telekom jersey. The big man posted 5.1 points and 2.9 rebounds for Baskonia in the EuroLeague last season, but expect to see those numbers swell for Turk Telekom in the EuroCup. Enoch will be supported by [Metehan Akyel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-adds-center-akyel/), who is set to act as the American's backup next season.

The best plays of new Turk Telekom Ankara center Steven Enoch in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague seasons.

Steven Enoch's top plays in 2021-22 and 2022-23

### PLAYER TO WATCH

There are a few good options here, but Tyrone Wallace just edges it. The former Paris guard was a very consistent performer last season, reaching double figures for points in 13 of his 15 appearances, as the French side made it to the EuroCup Quarterfinals in its debut season in the competition. Given the departure of Jerian Grant, the 2022-23 EuroCup MVP, Wallace arrives at Turk Telekom with plenty of responsibility on his shoulders.

It is often difficult to find chemistry when there have been so many changes to a team's roster, but it will be Wallace's job to make sure that everyone is involved, in addition to scoring the ball himself. Hopes are high for Turk Telekom, and Wallace's performances will be a good indicator of just how far the Turkish side can go.

The best plays of new Turk Telekom Ankara guard Tyrone Wallace in the 2022-23 BKT EuroCup season.

Tyrone Wallace's top plays in 2022-23

### OUTLOOK

As intimated above, changing almost the entire roster and also the head coach could lead to a bit of instability in the early weeks of the EuroCup season. Yet, Coach Canak has plenty of experience under his belt and some incredibly talented players to work with, so there's no reason to think that Turk Telekom will not be one of the teams fighting for the title come the end of the season.

A lot will depend on how the players acclimatize to the methods of Coach Canak, but with the likes of Wallace, Adams, Palmer and Enoch all set to play leading roles next season, Turk Telekom seems set for an impressive campaign in 2023-24.

More Turk Telekom News

BC Wolves have confirmed the signing of Vaidas Kariniauskas, who has penned a two-year deal with the team. Kariniauskas (1.98 meters, 29 years old) split last season between Brose Bamberg of Germany and CS Rapid Bucuresti of Romania. Kariniauskas, a Lithuanian international, has plenty of experience under his belt, having represented 16 teams in his career. He previously played in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague for Zalgiris Kaunas in the 2014-15 season.

BC Wolves bring in Vaidas Kariniauskas

Wolves Vilnius have confirmed the signing of [Vaidas Kariniauskas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vaidas-kariniauskas/003212/), who has penned a two-year deal with the team. Kariniauskas (1.98 meters, 29 years old) split last season between Brose Bamberg of Germany and CS Rapid Bucuresti of Romania. In six German League games, the point guard averaged 8.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.0 steal. Then, in 20 Romanian League fixtures, Kariniauskas posted 12.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists. Kariniauskas, a Lithuanian international, has plenty of experience under his belt, having represented 16 teams in his career. He previously played in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague for Zalgiris Kaunas in the 2014-15 season.

<center>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">29-year-old Vaidas Kariniauskas has joined the team! The point guard of Lithuanian national team has signed a two-year deal. Welcome to the pack! 💪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreWolves?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreWolves</a> <a href="https://t.co/J0y7uXJJNK">pic.twitter.com/J0y7uXJJNK</a></p>&mdash; BC WOLVES (@wolves_bc) <a href="https://twitter.com/wolves_bc/status/1702242399223775329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

More Wolves News

New Wolves Vilnius signing Vaidas Kariniauskas in action for Zalgiris Kaunas in the 2014-15 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Wolves bring in Vaidas Kariniauskas

After falling short of the playoffs in its first BKT EuroCup season, Romanian champion U-BT Cluj-Napoca has replaced roughly half its roster in attempts to reach the same goal despite a new format that makes it harder. The presence of four key contributors from last season and the addition of an experienced EuroCup floor general should help Cluj strike a better balance between offense and defense than in its first EuroCup campaign. Getting out of competitive Group B of the regular season will require that much, and more.

 2023-24 Roster Rundown: U-BT Cluj-Napoca 

After falling short of the playoffs in its first BKT EuroCup season, Romanian champion U-BT Cluj-Napoca has replaced roughly half its roster in attempts to reach the same goal despite a new format that makes it harder. The presence of four key contributors from last season and the addition of an experienced EuroCup floor general should help Cluj strike a better balance between offense and defense than in its first EuroCup campaign. Getting out of competitive Group B of the regular season will require that much, and more.

### BACKCOURT

Cluj has tapped on of the most experienced EuroCup point guards it could find by bringing in [D. J. Seeley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-seals-deal-for-veteran-combo-guard-d-j-seeley/), an accomplished veteran who can score, distribute and defend. He will share ballhandling duties with another newcomer, [Bryce Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-tabs-point-guard-bryce-jones/), who has also been a proven scorer and assist-maker in France and the Basketball Champions League. Their ability to slow opposing point guards ball will be necessary if Cluj, which ranked eighth in scoring last season, is to improve on the defensive end, where it allowed almost 90 points per game. Seeley and Jones will have plenty of capable targets for their passes, beginning with returning swingman [Patrick Richard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-extends-guard-richard-for-3-more-years/) and incoming small forward [Jarell Eddie](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-adds-three-point-threat-eddie/). Richard is an all-around threat who scored the second-most points and dished the most assists for Cluj in the EuroCup last season. Eddie is a three-point marksman who will keep defenses honest and open up space for his teammates. Returning guard [Karel Guzman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-extends-guzman-until-2025/) ensure plenty of depth after he averaged 9.3 points as a part-time starter last season. The same goes for new national signing [Mihai Maciuca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-makes-maciuca-its-first-addition/), who will make his EuroCup debut, while teenage point man [David Lapuste](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-extends-talented-guard-lapuste/) will continue his development.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Getting ready for the next season! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HaideU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HaideU</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cluj?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cluj</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/eurocup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#eurocup</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/basketball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#basketball</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadToGreatness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadToGreatness</a> <a href="https://t.co/CmChlfeNme">https://t.co/CmChlfeNme</a></p>&mdash; U-BT Cluj-Napoca (@UBTCluj) <a href="https://twitter.com/UBTCluj/status/1692578035621413232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>`

### FRONTCOURT

Cluj's top returning per-game scorer is crafty veteran [Andrija Stipanovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-and-veteran-center-andrija-stipanovic-stay-together/), who combined 12.1 points with 2.9 assists – a high average for a center – last season. He will share time with solid homegrown big man [Emanuel Cate](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-re-signs-center-cate/), who grew up in Real Madrid's youth system and turned pro in the Spanish League before returning home last season, when he put up 9.0 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. A key to Cluj's defensive aspiration will be new power forward [Mareks Mejeris](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-adds-defensive-ace-mareks-mejeris/), who returns to the EuroCup for the first time since his deput with Riga in his native Latvia back in 2014-15. He has since filled the role of frontcourt defensive stopper in five countries, last with Hapoel Jerusalem of Israel. Young big man [Eduard Roschnafsky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/eduard-roschnafsky/011907/) will be waiting in the wings for opportunities to break into the frontcourt rotation.

Patrick Richard, Andrija Stipanovic Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

2022-23 EuroCup highlights Andrija Stipanovic and Patrick Richard U-BT Cluj-Napoca

### PLAYER TO WATCH

With nearly 150 games over nine seasons of EuroCup and Turkish Airlines EuroLeague experience, it's safe to say that [D. J. Seeley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-seals-deal-for-veteran-combo-guard-d-j-seeley/) will fill a major role as Cluj's on-court leader. Seeley has been a trusted point man for major clubs in both competitions, most recently spending the last two seasons with FC Bayern Munich in the EuroLeague. Whether starting or coming off the bench, he will be relied on for his competence as a scorer and passer, but mostly for his ability to direct a team on both ends of the floor. Cluj's problem last season was defense, and that starts on the ball, where Seeley's dedication and extra height as a 1.93-meter point guard can prove invaluable. Seeley's steady hand at pacing the game and making sure all his teammates are involved, though no flashy, may well prove essential to Cluj's hopes of reaching the playoffs.

Dennis Seeley Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

Dennis Seeley Top Plays of the 2022-23 EuroLeague

### OUTLOOK

A second EuroCup season under long-time head coach [Mihai Silvasan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/u-bt-cluj-napoca/clu/silvasan-mihai/?season=U2023) is another opportunity for Cluj to keep Romanian basketball relevant at the highest echelons in Europe. The challenges are many. Cluj must protect its home court, first and foremost, but its league-low 1-8 road record last season needs to get better. The coach and his players will have to be mentally ready to walk into any arena believing not only that they belong, but are there to win. Many teams have stepped up in their second EuroCup season and Cluj will no doubt be poised to make its learning experience from last season count in this one.

U-BT Cluj-Napoca 

2023-24 Roster Rundown: U-BT Cluj-Napoca

Slask Wroclaw adds swingman Mateusz Zebski

Slask Wroclaw has confirmed the signing of Mateusz Zebski, who has joined the club on a one-year deal. Zebski (1.90 meters, 31 years old) spent last season with Stal Ostrow Wielkopolski, where he averaged 5.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steal in 30 Polish League fixtures. He is the sixth new addition to Slask's roster ahead of the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup season. Next season, Zebski will make his EuroCup debut. He has spent his entire career playing in Poland, of which the last five have been in the Polish top flight.

<center>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">Już oficjalnie ✍️ Mateusz Zębski będzie naszym zawodnikiem w sezonie 2023/24 ✅<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/plkpl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#plkpl</a> <a href="https://t.co/E0aimBeT8N">pic.twitter.com/E0aimBeT8N</a></p>&mdash; WKS Śląsk Wrocław - koszykówka (@WKS_SlaskBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/WKS_SlaskBasket/status/1701576156456030209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

More Slask Wroclaw News

New Slask Wroclaw signing Mateusz Zebski celebrates a made basket for Enea Abramczyk Astoria Bydgoszcz in the 2021-22 season.

Slask adds swingman Mateusz Zebski

After a 2022-23 season that ended in disappointment and another elimination in the EuroCup Eighthfinals, Buducnost VOLI Podgorica thoroughly re-shaped its roster over the summer. Buducnost kept its head coach Petar Mijovic, who took over late last season, along with only four players from a season ago, while adding nine new faces that the club hopes will help the perennial Montenegrin champion go, at least, a step further in the EuroCup. Here's a look at the new Buducnost roster.

2023-24 Roster Rundown: Buducnost VOLI Podgorica

After a [2022-23 season](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/buducnost-voli-podgorica/games/bud/?season=2022-23) that ended in disappointment and another elimination in the EuroCup Eighthfinals, [Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/buducnost-voli-podgorica/roster/bud/?season=2022-23) thoroughly re-shaped its roster over the summer. Buducnost kept its head coach [Petar Mijovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/buducnost-voli-podgorica/bud/mijovic--petar/?season=U2023), who took over late last season, along with only four players from a season ago, while adding nine new faces that the club hopes will help the perennial Montenegrin champion go, at least, a step further in the EuroCup. Here's a look at the new Buducnost roster.

### BACKCOURT

Buducnost will have a brand new backcourt run by a pair of young and explosive point guards, [Colbey Ross](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-brings-in-italian-league-mvp-colbey-ross/) and [McKinley Wright](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-signs-playmaker-mckinley-wright/), who are poised to make immediate impacts in their respective EuroCup debuts. While Wright arrives from the NBA, where he spent part of last season playing alongside Luka Doncic, Ross is coming off a fantastic season in which he was named Italian League MVP. The two players should make Buducnost fun to watch and will also have plenty of dangerous weapons around them.

Allerik Freeman Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

Allerik Freeman: 2022-23 EuroCup highlights

The most prolific scorer on the squad is certainly [Allerik Freeman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/allerik-freeman/010389/), who has career averages of 14.0 points and 2.2 triples made on 42.2% three-point shooting in the EuroCup. The only backcourt player who returns from last season is 27-year-old shooting guard [Petar Popovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/petar-popovic/007398/) who will be entering his eighth season with the team.

Popovic will also be joined on the perimeter by [Vladimir Mihailovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/vladimir-mihailovic/002740/), another proven scoring guard and a Montenegrin national team player who comes back to the club after a decade away. Rounding out this bunch is [Fletcher Magee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-inks-sharpshooter-fletcher-magee/), a pure shooter who until recently held the NCAA career record with 509 three-pointers made, providing Buducnost with tremendous perimeter range and depth.

Cameron Reynolds: 2022-23 EuroCup highlights

### FRONTCOURT

The most prominent new piece for Buducnost in the paint is big man [JaCorey Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jacorey-williams/010432/), who uses his muscle and athleticism to make his presence felt inside. Williams could be a great beneficiary of passes coming from Ross and Wright. New center [Marvin Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/marvin-jones/010248/) is another newcomer with previous EuroCup experience, although a brief one three years ago. He is a good rebounder and a rim protector.

Buducnost will have plenty of size next to these two. [Marko Jagodic-Kuridza](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/marko-jagodic-kuridza/004397/) is reliable at crashing the glass, a returnee to the team who brings a much-needed veteran presence and smarts. Small forward [Cameron Reynolds](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/cameron-reynolds/011042/) is another solid rebounder and a man who can score in bunches, having knocked down at least 35 three-pointers in each of his two previous seasons in the competition, good for 2.2 triples made on average.

<center>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You can’t get none of this, we’re running this<br>Well taker, earth shaker, 3 point gunning this 🤘<br><br>Grbović was on fire last night, 5/6 for 3 PTS 👌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/thefuture?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#thefuture</a> <a href="https://t.co/0ML6MkCldG">pic.twitter.com/0ML6MkCldG</a></p>&mdash; KK Budućnost VOLI (@KKBuducnostVOLI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKBuducnostVOLI/status/1696449630265803128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Alongside them, Buducnost has three athletic forwards who are all capable of contributing, the 24-year-old [Andrija Slavkovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/andrija-slavkovic/006566/), teenager [Andrija Grbovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/andrija-grbovic/009214/), as well as [Aleksa Ilic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/aleksa-ilic/006561/), a veteran of five EuroCup seasons and 40 appearances under his belt.

### PLAYER TO WATCH

Coming into the competition with the pedigree of an Italian League MVP automatically draws attention, and point guard [Colbey Ross](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/buducnost-brings-in-italian-league-mvp-colbey-ross/) will surely be in the spotlight all season. In only his second professional season, Ross had a fantastic campaign with Pallacanestro Varese, where he averaged 17.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.1 steals. Ross has a knack for scoring the basketball and especially thrives attacking the basket, but also has deep shooting range; he knocked down 38.8% of his shots from behind the three-point arc a season ago. Now, this 1.85-meter danger is poised to drive opposing defenses crazy at the next level in his premier EuroCup season.

<center>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Ross: Želim da napredujemo iz dana u dan 🔵⚪️<br><br>Colbey Ross je stigao u Podgoricu iz Sjedinjenih Američkih Država i za naš sajt pričao o iskustvu u Italiji i šta očekuje od naredne sezone.<a href="https://t.co/8t4XDulNk3">https://t.co/8t4XDulNk3</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheFuture?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheFuture</a> <a href="https://t.co/oQQgeivefR">pic.twitter.com/oQQgeivefR</a></p>&mdash; KK Budućnost VOLI (@KKBuducnostVOLI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKBuducnostVOLI/status/1690999265462558720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### OUTLOOK

Many things might have not worked as planned for Buducnost last season, so the team enters 2023-24 with a revamped roster. Buducnost has playmakers, shooters, rebounding aces and athletic dunkers on its roster. With a mix of veterans and fresh faces eager to prove themselves at this level, Buducnost has an intriguing roster, which might be its deepest in several years. For such a squad, it might take time for all things to click, but it is no secret that the bar is set high in the Montenegrin capital, and the three-time EuroCup quarterfinalist is aiming for a long run.

Umana Reyer Venice enters its fifth consecutive season in the EuroCup and it has reached the knockout stages in three of the previous four. The club underwent a roster turnover over the summer with seven new faces coming in. However, several of them have previous EuroCup experience, which should be helpful in trying to get off to a strong start. Here's a rundown of the dozen players at the disposal of former EuroCup-winning head coach Neven Spahija for the 2023-24 campaign. 

2023-24 Roster Rundown: Umana Reyer Venice 

[Umana Reyer Venice](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/umana-reyer-venice/games/vnc/?season=2023-24) enters its fifth consecutive season in the EuroCup and it has reached the knockout stages in three of the previous four. The club underwent a roster turnover over the summer with seven new faces coming in. However, several of them have previous EuroCup experience, which should be helpful in trying to get off to a strong start. Here's a rundown of the dozen players at the disposal of former EuroCup-winning head coach [Neven Spahija](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/umana-reyer-venice/vnc/spahija-neven/?season=U2023) for the 2023-24 campaign.

### BACKCOURT

Reyer should have an aggressive look as two of its lead ball-handlers are also talented scorers. [Marco Spissu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/marco-spissu/004381/) comes off a very strong first season in the EuroCup in which he led the club in assists and steals. He is also an outstanding three-point shooter. Newcomer [Barry Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/barry-brown-jr-heads-to-reyer-venezia/) was fourth in the Australian League in scoring last season and was selected as the league's best sixth man. He could be a force in Venice. [Andrea Di Nicolao](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/andrea-de-nicolao/000968/), 32, is the only pure point guard on the roster and the most experienced of the bunch with 101 career EuroCup games over eight seasons with four clubs under his belt.

[Rayjon Tucker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/reyer-adds-scoring-punch-with-rayjon-tucker/) will play on the Old Continent for the first time and all signs point to him generating plenty of offense for Reyer. Last season, Tucker was sixth in the Australian League in scoring. One-time youth sensation, [Davide Casarin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/davide-casarin/009400/) returned to Venice this summer with more experience after two seasons away. The 20-year-old, whose father Federico is the club president, will seek to earn a bigger role in the rotation.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Elevation 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FinoAllaFine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FinoAllaFine</a> <a href="https://t.co/p16gqWqx0a">pic.twitter.com/p16gqWqx0a</a></p>&mdash; Reyer Venezia (@REYER1872) <a href="https://twitter.com/REYER1872/status/1696764692293722567?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### FRONTCOURT

The "three" spot is expected to be shared by [Jordan Parks](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jordan-parks/011909/) and [Alex O'Connell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/reyer-venezia-signs-explosive-swingman-alex-oconnell/). Parks acquitted himself well as a do-it-all contributor and part-time starter last season, his first in the competition. O'Connell enjoyed an impressive college career and made his professional debut in the G-League last season. Now he comes to Italy and will debut in the EuroCup. Between them, Coach Spahija will have a pair of difference makers at small forward.

Another up-and-comer on the Reyer roster is [Aamir Simms](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/aamir-simms/011928/), who made quite a debut last season with Paris Basketball. Simms showed himself as a great shooter and a top-notch rebounder. His skills lend themselves to exploiting all sorts of mismatches. Veteran [Jeff Brooks](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jeff-brooks/004117/), 34, left his mark off the bench last season with more contributions than can be seen in the stat sheet. Mostly known for his defense and hustle, [Giga Janelidze](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/reyer-tabs-forward-giga-janelidze/) should be a valuable asset off the bench.

Bruno Caboclo Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season and of the 2022-23 Playoffs

Bruno Caboclo 2022-23 EuroCup highlights

[Bruno Caboclo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/bruno-caboclo/012096/) joined ratiopharm Ulm midway through last season and helped turn the team's season around. He was named to the All-EuroCup Second Team, despite only playing 11 games, as he led the team to the quarterfinals. Now he gets a full season to shine with Reyer. A EuroCup champion the season before with Virtus Segafredo Bologna, [Amedeo Tessitori](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/amedeo-tessitori/003759/) was an important reserve for Reyer last season thanks to his shot-making and shot-blocking and he will continue to fill that role in 2023-24.

### PLAYER TO WATCH

[Aamir Simms](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/aamir-simms/011928/)'s career has been on a constant rise. He steadily improved over four seasons of college basketball at Clemson University. Then made his pro debut in the G-League. Last season, Simms's second as a professional, saw him put up some monster offensive numbers with Paris Basketball in the EuroCup: 12.9 points on 61.8% two-point shooting and 40.3% three-point shooting plus 4.6 rebounds over 15 games. He was even on pace for a 50-40-90 shooting season before he missed 2 free throws in the EuroCup Eighthfinals.

Aamir Simms stood out in his BKT EuroCup debut season with Paris Basketball.

Aamir Simms: 2022-23 EuroCup highlights

The move to Reyer will naturally bring more expectations, but Simms will not be expected to carry the load offensively. He will be able to take advantage of the weapons around him to find the right shots. If Simms continues his year-to-year growth, he could be in for an even bigger season. And that would mean big things for Reyer, too.

### OUTLOOK

Reyer has a nice mix of all the things one looks for when building a contender. It has veteran leaders in Brooks and Di Nicolao. There is a star at the peak of his powers in Caboclo. A former champ in Tessitori. A rising star in Simms. Players in their primes in Spissu and Parks. And promising newcomers in Brown, O'Connell and Tucker. It won't be easy as Reyer starts the season in London before three straight games against teams that reached the quarterfinals last season. If Coach Spahija's men can weather the storm and grow during that stretch, they could be in the running to advance to the knockout stages once again.

Paris Basketball enters its second season in the BKT EuroCup with almost a completely new squad and a newly appointed head coach. After leading Telekom Baskets Bonn to Basketball Champions League glory last year, Tuomos Iisalo joined Paris as head coach – and he has brought several players with him to the French capital. Paris remains hopeful of making the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague in the not-too-distant future, but with so many EuroCup rookies on its roster, it will be interesting to see how Coach Iisalo and his players get on this season.

2023-24 Roster Rundown: Paris Basketball

[Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/paris-basketball/roster/prs/?season=2023-24) enters its second season in the BKT EuroCup with almost a completely new squad and a newly appointed head coach. After leading Telekom Baskets Bonn to Basketball Champions League glory last year, [Tuomas Iisalo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-basketball-names-tuomas-iisalo-as-new-head-coach/) joined Paris as head coach – and he has brought several players with him to the French capital. Paris remains hopeful of making the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague in the not-too-distant future, but with so many EuroCup rookies on its roster, it will be interesting to see how Coach Iisalo and his players get on this season.

<center>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Ça lui va bien non ? <a href="https://t.co/d5Qj9ZxhhV">pic.twitter.com/d5Qj9ZxhhV</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1674427075154034689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### BACKCOURT

The team's star option in its backcourt is new arrival [T. J. Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-basketball-lands-champions-league-mvp-tj-shorts/), who is one of those who followed Coach Iisalo from Bonn to Paris. Last season, Shorts was named the MVP of the Basketball Champions League after leading Bonn to the title, while he also earned MVP honors in the German League following Bonn's run to the finals. Another talented player who joins Shorts in Paris's backcourt is French prodigy [Nadir Hifi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-secures-signing-of-french-prodigy-nadir-hifi/), who thoroughly impressed last season with 16.8 points in the French League for Le Portel. The 21-year-old point guard is likely to create a lot of buzz in the coming season, so keep an eye out for him in the first few rounds of the 2023-24 EuroCup campaign. 

<center>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">🔙👑 Quand <a href="https://twitter.com/NadirHifi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NadirHifi</a> avait sorti la plus grosse perf de la saison face au <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ParisBasketball</a> ... Son futur club !<br><br>39 PTS - 8 RBDS - 4 PDS - 44 D&#39;ÉVALUATION 🤯<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BetclicELITE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BetclicELITE</a> <a href="https://t.co/Mb9fxJXQ5Q">pic.twitter.com/Mb9fxJXQ5Q</a></p>&mdash; LNB (@LNBofficiel) <a href="https://twitter.com/LNBofficiel/status/1666406649568071680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

At shooting guard, [Sebastian Herrera](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/sebastian-herrera-joins-paris-basketball-from-bonn/) – another ex-Bonn player – offers experience and reliability. The Chilean international averaged 9.4 points per game in the BCL and, like Shorts and Hifi, he will make his EuroCup debut this season. Paris also has the 18-year-old [Jean Noba](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jean-noba/profile/012039/) as a potential option, but the bulk of the playing time is likely to fall on the shoulders of Shorts, Hifi and Herrera.

### FRONTCOURT

At the "three" position, team captain [Gauthier Denis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/gauthier-denis/011887/) is the only senior player to still be on Paris's roster from last season. The 26-year-old had some impressive displays in his rookie EuroCup campaign last year, averaging 8.9 points and 3.6 rebounds for Paris. His competition for minutes is likely to come from another two former Bonn players: [Tyson Ward](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/tyson-ward-joins-paris-basketball/) and [Collin Malcolm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-signs-small-forward-collin-malcolm/). In the case of Ward, he spent the last two years playing under Coach Iisalo, averaging 8.1 points per game in the BCL last season. Malcolm, meanwhile, posted 8.8 points per night in Bonn's BCL-winning campaign in 2022-23. Another signing who will be waiting for his chance to play is 20-year-old forward [Enzo Shahrvin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-invests-in-future-with-enzo-shahrvin/), who has arrived from French League side Pau-Orthez. 

The best plays of Paris Basketball forward Gauthier Denis in the 2022-23 BKT EuroCup season.

Gauthier Denis's top plays in 2022-23

At power forward, Paris has a mixture of options. One player who is set to offer a veteran presence in the locker room is [Bandja Sy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-brings-in-veteran-bandja-sy/), the 33-year-old brother of former Paris forward and current sporting director Amara Sy. Bandja Sy has arrived from Metropolitans 92, which he helped get to the French League Finals last season, and he has 75 games of EuroCup experience under his belt. A different sort of player to Sy is [Mikael Jantunen](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-lands-finnish-star-mikael-jantunen/), who was representing Finland at the 2023 FIBA World Cup this summer, averaging 8.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists in five games. He has joined from Treviso in the Italian League. Don't forget [Mohamed Diawara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/mohamed-diawara/profile/010801/), Paris's academy prospect, too. The 18-year-old made 14 appearances off the bench in the EuroCup last season and will be hoping to make even more of an impact in the coming campaign.

Last but not least, Paris has signed two centers who were with Coach Iisalo at Bonn for the 2022-23 season: [Michael Kessens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-signs-center-michael-kessens/) and [Leon Kratzer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-basketball-grabs-german-center-leon-kratzer/). Both big men obviously played alongside each other last year, which should make their transition to Paris that much easier. Kessens averaged 4.1 points and 4.4 rebounds in the BCL in the last campaign, whereas Kratzer posted 5.8 points and 6.5 rebounds in the same competition. Kratzer makes his return to the EuroCup after last playing in the tournament with Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt in the 2018-19 season when he averaged 8.0 points and 6.7 rebounds.

### PLAYER TO WATCH

Nadir Hifi would have been a good option here, but it has to be T. J. Shorts, right? The 25-year-old American is coming off a career year with Bonn, in which he became the talk of the German League and the BCL. Now, he gets the chance to make the step up by bringing his talents to the EuroCup.

<center>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/TjShorts5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TjShorts5</a> is just getting started 😈 <a href="https://t.co/ANsiNuxT6n">pic.twitter.com/ANsiNuxT6n</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1696844788455100787?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Shorts averaged 19.5 points and 6.8 assists en route to Bonn's BCL triumph last season, while he had similar numbers in the German League – 19.5 points and 7.2 assists – as Coach Iisalo's group reached the finals, losing to ratiopharm Ulm. The 2022-23 campaign will forever be remembered as the season in which Shorts announced himself to the European basketball community at large. Can he now take another forward in the EuroCup, this time as the face of Paris's ambitious project? Only time will tell.

### OUTLOOK

Paris concluded its debut EuroCup season with a quarterfinal finish, having lost to eventual champion Gran Canaria in the second round of the playoffs. The French club had a 10-8 regular-season record and defeated 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys in the eighthfinals, so building on that will be of the utmost importance for Coach Iisalo in his first year on the sideline. 

In theory, the six players who followed Iisalo from Bonn to Paris should already have decent chemistry between them, so it will be important for the others to get on the same page as soon as possible. With so many departures and incomings it is hard to know just how Paris will get on in the EuroCup, but the club's directors will be hoping that Iisalo can replicate last year's achievement with Bonn and end the campaign by lifting a European title.  

Returning to the BKT EuroCup after seven seasons away, Aris Midea Thessaloniki is preparing for new challenges with a totally revamped roster. Just three players and head coach Ioannis Kastritis remain from an Aris team that finished eighth in the Greek League last season. The learning curve will be steep for some newcomers, including two who are making their professional debuts, but with the famed Aris fans behind them and a chance to surprise all the established EuroCup teams in Group B, there will be no lack of motivation in Thessaloniki this season.

2023-24 Roster Rundown: Aris Midea Thessaloniki

Returning to the BKT EuroCup after seven seasons away, Aris Midea Thessaloniki is preparing for new challenges with a totally revamped roster. Just three players and head coach Ioannis Kastritis remain from an Aris team that finished eighth in the Greek League last season. The learning curve will be steep for some newcomers, including two who are making their professional debuts, but with the famed Aris fans behind them and a chance to surprise all the established EuroCup teams in Group B, there will be no lack of motivation in Thessaloniki this season.

### BACKOURT

Among those remaining players is point guard Vassilis Toliopoulos, who led the team in minutes last season. His familiarity with the ideas of Coach Kastritis will be of huge importance for this squad. Marcus Carr, brings a lot of energy and significant scoring abilities, but will face a learning curve in what is his first pro season. Giorgios Fillios, who just turned 21, was already a contributor last season and stands to do even more in this one.

The youthfulness of the playmakers will be offset in Aris backcourt with a pair of veteran guards, Eleftherios Bochoridis and Dimitris Katsivelis. And while the latter is a former two-time EuroLeague champion with Olympiacos Piraeus, Bochoridis has plenty of EuroLeague experience under his belt. He will have a larger role with Aris than he had with Panathinaikos Athens the past three seasons, but the go-to guy for Aris is expected to be scoring guard Roberto Gallinat, who scored big wherever he has played professionally so far in his career.

Eleftherios Bochoridis Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

Eleftherios Bochoridis - highlights of the 2022-23 season

### FRONTCOURT

Another potent scorer that Aris found this summer is small forward Ronnie Harrell, who will, just like Gallinat, try to prove what he can do at this level. While Diamantis Slaftsakis and Nikolaos Persidis will add depth at the wings, they are not expected to have huge roles. However, when it comes to the pieces inside, Aris has a quartet of players that can square off against anyone.

Roberts Blumbergs is a 2.08-meter power forward who made nearly 2.0 triples per game on 45.3% shooting last season in the Romanian League. Manny Bates, a center with great energy and rim-protecting instincts, will be Aris's tallest player at 2.11. Just like his countryman Carr, Bates will also be making his debut as a pro. Another center Aris brought in this summer is Silvio De Sousa, an Angolan international who has produced 11.6 points and 6.8 rebounds at the World Cup. Meanwhile, Ismael Sanogo is the only frontcourt player who was with also with Aris last season. At 2.03 meters, Sanogo's main forte is his rebounding, and he can be used both as a power forward and a center.

### PLAYER TO WATCH

Signing with training camp already underway and joining the team late might not be ideal, but Aris's latest signing, Roberto Gallinat, was brought in with the expectation to put up points. Aris got to know him in domestic competition last season, when he carried Karditsas to four wins in 10 games scoring 20.7 points per game. It would not sound like a big deal, only that Karditsas had 1-11 record prior to Gallinat's arrival. And when he played against Aris, he scored 32 points, netting 6 of 8 three-pointers. Gallinat has posted big scoring numbers just about any place he has played professionally so far. He and Aris hope that the EuroCup is the next competition where he will put his scoring abilities on display.

### OUTLOOK

A new team with not much experience and several young pieces in important roles is not widely known as a recipe for success. But Aris needed fresh blood this summer and the team brought several players who have something in common: they are hungry to prove themselves on a new level in their respective careers. What Aris also has is an army of fans who will no doubt give the team an extra push any time it needs it. EuroCup basketball returning to Thessaloniki is a great thing, and Aris hopes to be ready to make that return a successful one.

Slask Wroclaw made a lot of roster moves over the summer in attempts to be more competitive in its third consecutive BKT EuroCup campaign. Slask made it to the EuroCup Playoffs in 2022, its goal again despite that being more difficult now due to just six teams per group advancing from the regular season. Slask brought back head coach Oliver Vidin and put together a different roster with a more athletic backcourt and a versatile frontcourt balanced by experienced players in the middle.

2023-24 Roster Rundown: Slask Wroclaw

Slask Wroclaw made a lot of roster moves over the summer in attempts to be more competitive in its third consecutive BKT EuroCup campaign. Slask made it to the EuroCup Playoffs in 2022, its goal again despite that being more difficult now due to just six teams per group advancing from the regular season. Slask brought back head coach [Oliver Vidin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-wroclaw-reunites-with-head-coach-oliver-vidin/) and put together a different roster with a more athletic backcourt and a versatile frontcourt balanced by experienced players in the middle.

Lukasz Kolenda Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

2022-23 EuroCup highlights: Lukasz Kolenda, Slask

### BACKCOURT

[Jawun Evans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-tabs-point-guard-jawun-evans/) is set to make his EuroCup debut after a breakout season in which he posted solid numbers in two different countries. He is a very active player on defense with great feel for steals, and a very solid floor general who can either score or put the ball in the right place. He is also dangerous to foul: Evans made 88.0% of his free throw attempts in the Lithuanian and Israeli leagues last season. [Aleksander Wisniewski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/aleksander-wisniewski/profile/011901/) should be his backup after a really good season with the club's second team. At age 20, Wisniewski is considered one of the best Polish prospects right now and is ready for new challenges.

[Hassani Gravett](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-lands-guard-hassani-gravett/) is a very interesting signing, a great catch-and-shoot scorer with unlimited range who can also take the ball to the rim due to his strong driving skills. He is a very good pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop player, finding advantages in both situations. Combo guard [Lukasz Kolenda](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/lukasz-kolenda/011165/) returns after a season in which he almost doubled his EuroCup scoring average, to 11.1 from 5.8 points per game in the 2021-22 season. More experienced now, Kolenda is ready to keep playing a leading role. [Daniel Golebiowski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/daniel-golebiowski/011900/) offers defense, intensity and toughness off the bench.

Artsiom Parakhouski Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

2022-23 EuroCup highlights: Artsiom Parakhouski, Slask

### FRONTCOURT

Slask is very versatile at both forwards, with three players able to switch positions. [Saulius Kulvietis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-adds-veteran-forward-kulvietis/) is a well-rounded veteran who is making his EuroCup debut after playing in six different countries. He is a three-point shooting specialist who can also play in the low post and run the floor well for a player his size. [Jakub Niziol](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jakub-niziol/005531/) is a fan favorite in Wroclaw due to his high-flying dunks and energy plays. He remains one of the team's leaders. [Szymon Nowicki](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-seals-move-for-promising-forward-szymon-nowicki/) helped U18 Real Madrid win the ANGT title last season and is set to fight for playing time, mainly at power forward, just as up-and-coming big man [Mikolaj Adamczak](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/mikolaj-adamczak/011902/) will do.

[Art Parakhouski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/artsiom-parakhouski/003034/) is a solid bet at center, a very experienced and reliable player. He rebounds really well at both ends and has a very effective set of post skills, highlighted by his jump hook. Parakhouski can also bury mid-range jumpers with consistency and is a good shot blocker due to his great timing. [Dusan Miletic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-wroclaw-brings-in-dusan-miletic/) can play alongside him or at the "five" spot. He is more mobile and his shooting range goes beyond the three-point line, and it will be very interesting to see if Coach Vidin finds an effective way to play them together.

Jakub Niziol Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

2022-23 EuroCup highlights: Jakub Niziol, Slask

### PLAYER TO WATCH

Niziol should take an important step forwards in his second EuroCup season. Niziol did a little bit of everything last season, averaging 8.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and a PIR of 9.4 as Slask's starting small forward. He thrilled fans with his blocked shots and fastbreak slams. Niziol, however, needs to work on his outside shooting to become the complete package. He made just 9 of 44 three-pointers (20.5%) last season. By being a more consistent threat from beyond the arc, Niziol could take his game to a whole new level, as he has everything else to get there: athleticism, energy, poise and game knowledge.

### OUTLOOK

Slask's initial goal is being competitive right away and improve its chances for a sixth spot that would give the team access to the 2024 playoffs. Its combined record in the last two seasons is 4-30 (11.8% wins) but there are reasons to be positive. Players like Kolenda and Niziol are more experienced and ready to lead, and Slask is really deep at center with Parakhouski and Miletic. Ewans and Gravett should adjust quickly, and if they do, Slask could surprise a lot of teams next season and become a playoff contender.

Lukasz Kolenda will be one of Slask Wroclaw's leader this season