ratiopharm Ulm continued reshaping its roster for the upcoming campaign with the addition of hooting guard Dakota Mathias, the club announced on Tuesday. Last season, Mathias (1.93 meters, 28 years old) spent with Memphis of the G League, where he averaged 16.1 points on 40.5% three-point shooting, as well as 4.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 steals. He finished last season with Tenerife of the Spanish League, but made just 3 brief appearances in the Spanish League.

Ulm inks sharpshooter Dakota Mathias

ratiopharm Ulm continued reshaping its roster for the upcoming campaign with the addition of shooting guard Dakota Mathias, the club announced on Tuesday. Last season, Mathias (1.93 meters, 28 years old) played for the Memphis Hustle in the G League, where he averaged 16.1 points on 40.5% three-point shooting, as well as 4.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 steals. He finished last season with Tenerife of the Spanish League, but made just 3 brief appearances.

For Mathias this will be his second stint in Europe. After a four-year collegiate career at Purdue, he started his professional career with Joventut Badalona in Spain in the 2018-19 campaign. The next season he returned to his native USA, and played 8 games with Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA while spending majority of the season with the Texas Legends in the G League.

Mathias spent majority of the 2021-22 season with G League Ignite, but also made 5 appearance with Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. Mathias is now set to make his BKT EuroCup debut.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Erfahrener Scharfschütze wird Uuulmer 🎯🧡<br><br>Wir besetzen die letzte Position im vorläufigen Kader mit dem 28-jährigen Guard Dakota Mathias. Der 1,93 m große US-Amerikaner soll die Variabilität unseres Teams weiter erhöhen und besondere Gefahr von der Dreipunktelinie ausstrahlen. <a href="https://t.co/iQ899FEzoj">pic.twitter.com/iQ899FEzoj</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/1686294764621086720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv has announced the signing of Braian Angola on a two-year deal. Angola (29 years old, 1.98 meters) arrives from Pinar Karsiyaka, where he averaged 15.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.7 steals in 30 games last season. Angola made one brief appearance in the BKT EuroCup for Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade in the 2020-21 campaign, but the new Hapoel recruit can now look ahead to making a bigger impact in the competition next season.

Hapoel brings swingman Braian Angola aboard

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv has announced the signing of [Braian Angola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/braian-angola/010465/) on a two-year deal. Angola (29 years old, 1.98 meters) arrives from Turkish side Pinar Karsiyaka, where he averaged 15.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.7 steals in 30 games last season. He played a big role in his team’s upset over Turk Telekom Ankara in the Turkish League semifinals, too.

Angola has previously appeared in one BKT EuroCup game, spending 4 minutes and 34 seconds for Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade in the 2020-21 campaign, but the new Hapoel recruit can now look ahead to making a bigger impact in the competition next season.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">להודעה המלאה -&gt; <a href="https://t.co/hu4k7B1EQX">https://t.co/hu4k7B1EQX</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Bangola11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bangola11</a> ❤️🤍 <a href="https://t.co/6kmwr0iHrX">pic.twitter.com/6kmwr0iHrX</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1686270595250487297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

Angola returns to Israel after helping Ironi Nes Ziona make history by winning the FIBA Europe Cup in 2021. He has also played for the Lakeland Magic in the G League, Oostende in Belgium, AEK Athens in Greece and Galatasaray in Turkey. He helped Oostende win the Belgian League in 2019 and was named MVP of the finals.

A native of Colombia, Angola played college basketball for North Idaho and Florida State and has also played for the Colombian national team.

Hapoel Tel Aviv News

Braian Angola, Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv's latest signing, in action for Ironi Nes Ziona in the 2020-21 season.

Teams in the BKT EuroCup were busy over the last week sculpting their teams ahead of the 2023-24 season. A dozen teams logged transactions between July 25 and 31 and half of them signed multiple players. Here's a rundown of what took place.

The week in EuroCup signings

Teams in the BKT EuroCup were busy over the last week sculpting their teams ahead of the 2023-24 season. A dozen teams logged transactions between July 25 and 31 and half of them signed multiple players. Here's a rundown of what took place.  

 

### Cluj brings in experienced foursome  

U-BT Cluj-Napoca retooled its lineup with four new players, including two EuroLeague veterans.[ D.J. Seeley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-seals-deal-for-veteran-combo-guard-d-j-seeley/) comes from FC Bayern Munich and has played three seasons in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and six in the EuroCup. The combo guard is on pace to reach 1,000 career points in the EuroCup this season. Sharpshooter [Jarell Eddie](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-adds-three-point-threat-eddie/) will open things up for all of his teammates thanks to his outside shooting. He 44.9% of his three-pointers for Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in his lone EuroLeague campaign in 2020-21. Big man [Mareks Mejeris](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-adds-defensive-ace-mareks-mejeris/) will strengthen the Cluj frontline through his relentless defense and rebounding, though his ability to score in the paint should not be overlooked. Running the show will be point guard [Bryce Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cluj-tabs-point-guard-bryce-jones/), who will debut in the EuroCup. In the span of one week, these players have given Cluj a new look and confidence it can make some noise in the EuroCup.

### Hapoel goes fishing in the EuroLeague

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv plucked two players from the EuroLeague while locking up one of its own promising stars this week. On Wednesday came the news that Hapoel had signed athletic big man [Kyle Alexander](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hapoel-adds-size-with-alexander/) from Valencia Basket. He will team with [Jaylen Hoard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/jaylen-hoard-signs-for-2-more-years-with-hapoel/), who signed a two-year deal to remain in Tel Aviv on Sunday. In between, Hapoel brought in small forward [John Holland](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hapoel-tel-aviv-tabs-veteran-small-forward-john-holland/) from Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade. Hapoel now has eight players from last season's quarterfinalists returning and its two newcomers both came from the EuroLeague. Interestingly, the player Alexander replaces, [Chinanu Onukau](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/joventut-badalona-seals-move-for-chinanu-onuaku/), joined the team that knocked Hapoel out in the quarterfinals, Joventut Badalona.

### Paris keeps the line from Bonn open

Two of the three players Paris Basketball signed this week arrived from Telekom Baskets Bonn, where they played under Paris's new head coach, Tuomas Iisalo from Finland, last season. First came small forward [Collin Malcolm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-signs-small-forward-collin-malcolm/) on Tuesday and then shooting guard [Sebastian Herrera](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/sebastian-herrera-joins-paris-basketball-from-bonn/) on Thursday. In between the team penned a two-year deal with Finnish star [Mikael Jantunen](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/paris-lands-finnish-star-mikael-jantunen/). These moves left Coach Iisalo's stamp firmly on the Paris roster and create an interesting roster that should jell quickly.

### Cedevita tabs a pair of EuroCup veterans

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana's signings brought two players back to the EuroCup after a period away. First came [Shawn Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cedevita-signs-big-man-shawn-jones/) on Wednesday, who played in the competition back in 2016-17. However, he found success that year as he helped Hapoel Jerusalem reach the semifinals. [Justin Cobbs](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/justin-cobbs-returns-to-the-eurocup-with-cedevita-olimpija/) will compete in his seventh EuroCup campaign this season with Cedevita. Ranked 30 on the EuroCup's all-time scoring list, Cobbs can keep climbing this season.

### The champs prepare for their defense

Dreamland Gran Canaria made two very different moves, but both left the team stronger heading into their title defense. First came the signing of veteran big man [Pierre Pelos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/gran-canaria-signs-sharpshooter-pierre-pelos/) on Friday, who will give Coach Jaka Lakovic a versatile weapon to use. Then the club retained the services of shooting guard [Jovan Kljajic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/gran-canaria-jovan-kljajic-pen-deal-for-2-more-seasons/), a 21-year-old whose basketball is in front of him. While Granca was busy extending the deals of many of its stars from last season, Pelos was only the second new signing after center Ethan Happ.

### Slask's new players look to shine

Slask Wroclaw penned two players with plenty of talent looking to prove themselves. [Dusan Miletic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-wroclaw-brings-in-dusan-miletic/) is only 24 years old and spent three seasons with Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. Slask will be just the second stop abroad for Miletic, who played in Spain last season. [Jawun Evans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-tabs-point-guard-jawun-evans/) is a classic playmaker with a rich history. After splitting time between Lithuania and Israel last season, Evans will get a chance to show his talents to a much wider audience with Slask.

Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse completed its roster for the 2023-24 season with forward Maksim Salash of Belarus. Salash (2.06 meters, 27 years old) arrives from Nizhny Novgorod where he averaged 9.9 points and 4.9 rebounds in the VTB League last season. Prior to last season, Salash spent a season and a half with San Pablo Burgos in Spain, team he helped win Basketball Champions League title in 2021.

Bourg completes roster with Maksim Salash

Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse completed its roster for the 2023-24 season with power forward [Maksim Salash](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/maksim-salash/004525/) of Belarus. Salash (2.06 meters, 27 years old) arrives from Nizhny Novgorod where he averaged 9.9 points and 4.9 rebounds in the VTB League last season. Prior to last season, Salash spent a season and a half with San Pablo Burgos in Spain, team he helped win Basketball Champions League title in 2021.

A native of Belarus, Salash started his career with Tsmoki Minsk before joining Cajasol Sevilla of Spain. He also played in second division Spanish teams Huesca and Ourense, before moving to Kutno in Poland. Salash had two more stints with Tsmoki, with a year in a jersey of Kalev/Cramo in Estonia. He is now set to make his BKT EuroCup debut for Bourg, which announced Slash is team's final signing of the summer.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Maksim Salash avec nous ! 💥<br><br>L&#39;international biélorusse formé en Espagne vient compléter l’effectif de la saison prochaine !<br><br>Plus d’infos ⬇️<br>✚ <a href="https://t.co/VViAqqUN54">https://t.co/VViAqqUN54</a> <a href="https://t.co/BbdKIMLLiP">pic.twitter.com/BbdKIMLLiP</a></p>&mdash; JL Bourg Basket (@JLBourgBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JLBourgBasket/status/1685989453435662337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

After serving as the first landing spot in Europe for a pair of Brazilian stars last season, ratiopharm Ulm has gone back to the South American country again to sign guard Georginho, whose full name is George Lucas Alves de Paula. Georginho (1.97 meters, 27 years old) spent the past two season with Franca Basquetebol Clube, which he led to the Basketball Champions League Americas crown last season. He was named to the All-BCL Americas First Team after averaging 14.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists in the competition. 

Ulm inks Brazilian international Georginho

After serving as the first landing spot in Europe for a pair of Brazilian stars last season, ratiopharm Ulm has gone back to the South American country again to sign guard Georginho, whose full name is George Lucas Alves de Paula. Georginho (1.97 meters, 27 years old) spent the past two season with Franca Basquetebol Clube, which he led to the Basketball Champions League Americas crown last season. He was named to the All-BCL Americas First Team after averaging 14.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists in the competition.

Georginho began his professional career with Pinheiros and has also played for Paulistano and Sao Paulo FC in his native Brazil as well as the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the G League in the United States. Ulm will be his first stop in Europe, much like his Brazil national teammates Yago das Santos and Bruno Caboclo last season.  

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Uuulmer Samba-Basketball geht weiter! 🇧🇷 <br><br>Der brasilianische Nationalspieler Georginho wechselt ins Team von ratiopharm ulm. Für den 27-jährigen Aufbauspieler ist es die erste Station in Europa und er tritt damit in die Fußstapfen der Uuulmer Brasilianer Cris, Bruno und Yago.🧡 <a href="https://t.co/cuaaPBOqYY">pic.twitter.com/cuaaPBOqYY</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/1685977506128506880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"The success of his Brazilian predecessors automatically set the bar very high," Ulm sports director Thorsten Leibenath. "However, we are convinced that Georginho can also fulfill such expectations. His physical requirements are impressive, his possible uses are very variable. He can cover three positions both offensively and defensively, so it will be even harder to calculate." 

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv announced on Sunday morning that forward Jaylen Hoard has signed a contract that will keep the sides together for two more seasons. Hoard (2.04 meters, 24 years old) comes off a strong debut season in the EuroCup during which he was twice named MVP of the round. 

Jaylen Hoard signs for 2 more years with Hapoel

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv announced on Monday morning that forward [Jaylen Hoard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jaylen-hoard/006835/) has signed a contract that will keep the sides together for two more seasons. Hoard (2.04 meters, 24 years old) comes off a strong debut season in the EuroCup during which he was twice named MVP of the round. Hoard was the MVP for Round 4 of the regular season when he posted 22 points with just 1 missed shot, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks in 21:04 minutes for a PIR of 33 against Dolomiti Energia Trento and claimed the honor for a second time after posting 33 points in 10-for-14 shooting, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals and 1 block for a PIR of 34 against Promitheas Patras.

Hoard averaged 9.3 points and 5.1 rebounds in 17:34 minutes in helping Hapoel reach the quarterfinals. He was second in the EuroCup in PIR on a per-minute basis with 30.1 prorated over 40 minutes. Hoard was sixth in the competition in two-point accuracy (71.7%), too.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">ההודעה המלאה כאן -&gt; <a href="https://t.co/4etGfTwsfd">https://t.co/4etGfTwsfd</a><a href="https://twitter.com/JaylenHoard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JaylenHoard</a> ❤️🤍 <a href="https://t.co/DqtGuRhFp2">pic.twitter.com/DqtGuRhFp2</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1685893238509404165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A native of France, Hoard spent one year playing college basketball in the United States for Wake Forest University. He then played for the Portland Trail Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA and for the Texas Legends and Oklahoma City Blue in the G League. Hoard averaged 14.7 points, 12.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists in seven games with the Thunder in the 2021-22 season. Hoard is the seventh player to re-sign with Hapoel from last season’s squad.

Jaylen Hoard Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

EuroCup top young players: Jaylen Hoard, Hapoel

"I am happy that Jaylen will stay with us. The continuity and the mutual belief in each other that a second season in a club to which he has connected so much brings will help the great talent Jaylen possesses to shine through," Hapoel head coach Danny Franco said.

More on Jaylen Hoard

BKT EuroCup newcomer Wolves Vilnius have signed forward Treshawn Thurman, the club announced on Sunday. The deal is for one season with an option for a second. Thurman (2.01 meters, 27 years old) arrives from Filou Oostende, which he helped to the Belgian League finals last season. 

Wolves pick up forward Treshawn Thurman

BKT EuroCup newcomer Wolves Vilnius have signed forward Treshawn Thurman, the club announced on Sunday. The deal is for one season with an option for a second. Thurman (2.01 meters, 27 years old) arrives from Filou Oostende, which he helped to the Belgian League finals last season. He averaged 8.0 points and 3.2 rebounds over 36 games in a reserve role last season.

The season in Belgium was Thurman’s first in Europe. After playing college basketball at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the University of Nevada at Reno, Thurman began his professional career in the G League with the Grand Rapids Drive. He also spent one season in the G League with the Stockton Kings and he played for Omaha's Finest in The Basketball League.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">27-year-old <a href="https://twitter.com/TreshawnThurman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TreshawnThurman</a> joins BC Wolves, signing a 1+1 deal. Welcome to the team, Tre’Shawn! 💪🏾 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreWolves?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreWolves</a> <a href="https://t.co/o8yzwKgkhK">pic.twitter.com/o8yzwKgkhK</a></p>&mdash; BC WOLVES (@wolves_bc) <a href="https://twitter.com/wolves_bc/status/1685722737132576768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Shooting guard Jovan Kljajic will remain with Dreamland Gran Canaria for two more seasons after the sides came to terms on a new deal over the weekend. Kljajic (1.97 meters, 21 years old) first joined the Gran Canaria youth academy as a 15-year-old in 2016 and made his professional debut the following season in the EuroCup. 

Gran Canaria, Jovan Kljajic pen deal for 2 more seasons

Shooting guard [Jovan Kljajic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jovan-kljajic/007560/) will remain with Dreamland Gran Canaria for two more seasons after the sides came to terms on a new deal over the weekend. Kljajic (1.97 meters, 21 years old) first joined the Gran Canaria youth academy as a 15-year-old in 2016 and made his professional debut the following season in the EuroCup. Last season he appeared in 10 EuroCup games for Gran Canaria and totaled 19 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists in 83 minutes. He also made 14 appearances in the Spanish league.

Kljajic has also spent a season on loan with Bilbao Basket in Spain and Prienei in Lithuania. A native of Montenegro, he led his country to a silver medal at the U16 European Championship in 2017 and has also suited up for the U17, U18 and senior national teams.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">📝 OFICIAL | Jovan Kljajic formará parte del Dreamland Gran Canaria.<br><br>▪ El exterior montenegrino seguirá a las órdenes de Jaka Lakovic este próximo curso tras una renegociación de su contrato.<br><br>👀 <a href="https://t.co/zJf7tVaqWK">https://t.co/zJf7tVaqWK</a> <a href="https://t.co/2VCuJROzGU">pic.twitter.com/2VCuJROzGU</a></p>&mdash; Dreamland Gran Canaria (@GranCanariaCB) <a href="https://twitter.com/GranCanariaCB/status/1685590818810159104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Dolomiti Energia Trento added athleticism and experience signing a one-year deal with center Paul Biligha, the club announced on Saturday. Biligha (2.00 meters, 33 years old) has spent the past four years with a reigning Italian champion EA7 Emporio Armain Milan. During that time Biligha made 29 appearances in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, all of the bench and majority in limited fashion, posting 1.7 points and 1.4 rebounds.

Trento adds muscle with veteran Biligha

Dolomiti Energia Trento added athleticism and experience signing a one-year deal with center [Paul Biligha](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/paul-biligha/009903/), the club announced on Saturday. Biligha (2.00 meters, 33 years old) has spent the past four years with a reigning Italian champion EA7 Emporio Armain Milan. During that time Biligha made 29 appearances in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, all of the bench and majority in limited fashion, posting 1.7 points and 1.4 rebounds.

During his time with Milan, he has helped the team reach the 2021 EuroLeague Final Four, win a pair of Italian League titles, in 2022 and 2023, as well as Italian Cup crowns in 2021 and 2022.

Biligha has been a long-time member of the Italian national team, and has spent his entire career playing club basketball in his native Italy. He has played for UCC Casalpusterlengo, Pallacanestro Pavia, Sidigas AV, FCM Ferentino, Vanoli Cremona and Umana Reyer Venice. Biligha is now set to make his BKT EuroCup debut.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">💥 𝕌𝕗𝕗𝕚𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝𝕖 𝕝&#39;𝕒𝕣𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕠 𝕕𝕚 ℙ𝕒𝕦𝕝 𝔹𝕚𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕒! 💥<br><br>🔥 Durezza, atletismo, conoscenza del gioco: Biligha porta in dote grandi qualità e tanta esperienza ad altissimo livello <br><br>🏆 Il centro azzurro classe &#39;90 arriva da Milano<br><br>🖤 BENVENUTO PAUL! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeDieHard?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeDieHard</a> 🦅 <a href="https://t.co/ZDaPaX5QFl">pic.twitter.com/ZDaPaX5QFl</a></p>&mdash; Dolomiti Energia Trento (@AquilaBasketTN) <a href="https://twitter.com/AquilaBasketTN/status/1685230597592031233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 