U-BT Cluj-Napoca has wrapped up the signing of Bryce Jones for the coming season. Jones (1.83 meters, 28 years old) most recently played for Limoges, averaging 15.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 steals in 28 French League games and posting 12.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 11 Basketball Champions League fixtures. He will make his BKT EuroCup debut with Cluj next season.

Cluj tabs point guard Bryce Jones

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A point guard who knows how to put points on the board, the American has never averaged less than 10.0 points per game through his career. Jones made his professional debut with Montenegrin first division side Ulcinj in the 2018-19 season before heading to Serbian side Borac, where he remained between 2019 and 2021.

With Borac, his first campaign saw him play in the Adriatic League second division and his second was in the Adriatic League top flight. After moving to FMP, also in Serbia, Jones had his best season to date with 15.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.4 steals in 27 Adriatic League games. Thanks to his performances in that campaign, he earned the ABA League assists leader award. Then, last year, he signed for Limoges. Now, he will begin his EuroCup journey with Cluj.

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New U-BT Cluj-Napoca signing Bryce Jones in action for Limoges in the 2022-23 Basketball Champions League.

Slask Wroclaw has announced the signing of Dusan Miletic for the coming season. Miletic (2.14 meters, 24 years old) spent last year playing for Girona, where he averaged 7.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 34 Spanish League games. After a year playing alongside former NBA champion Marc Gasol, Miletic now heads to Slask as he prepares to play in the BKT EuroCup for the second time in his career, having made six previous appearances in the competition for Partizan.

Slask Wroclaw brings in Dusan Miletic

Slask Wroclaw has announced the signing of [Dusan Miletic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/dusan-miletic/009896/) for the coming season. Miletic (2.14 meters, 24 years old) spent last year playing for Girona, where he averaged 7.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 34 Spanish League games. After a year playing alongside former NBA champion Marc Gasol, Miletic now heads to Slask as he prepares to play in the BKT EuroCup for the second time in his career, having made six previous appearances in the competition for Partizan.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">Dusan Miletić dołącza do Śląska Wrocław! ✅<br><br>Serbski center związał się z WKS-em rocznym kontraktem ✍️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/plkpl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#plkpl</a></p>&mdash; WKS Śląsk Wrocław - koszykówka (@WKS_SlaskBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/WKS_SlaskBasket/status/1684624609641897984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The center began his career with KK Sloga (2017-19) in his native Serbia before joining Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. He spent three years at Partizan, remaining there until 2022, but in that time he had three loan spells at Borac Cacak. Then, last summer, he opted to test his luck abroad by joining Girona. 

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Dusan Miletic, the newest arrival at Slask Wroclaw, in action for Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, where he played between 2019 and 2022.

Slask brings in Dusan Miletic

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv has signed another player directly from the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague by penning swingman John Holland to a deal for the coming season. Holland (1.96 meters, 34 years old) arrives from Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade. 

Hapoel Tel Aviv tabs veteran small forward John Holland

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv has signed another player directly from the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague by penning swingman [John Holland](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/john-holland/004267/) to a deal for the coming season. Holland (1.96 meters, 34 years old) arrives from Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade. He averaged 3.6 points in 22 EuroLeague games. Holland, who also helped Zvezda win the Serbian League and Cup double, joins [Kyle Alexander](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/hapoel-adds-size-with-alexander/), who signed with Hapoel earlier in the week.  

Did you ever wonder what a Turkish Airlines EuroLeague star brings along with him to the game? John Holland from Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade  goes down his list.

What's in my EuroLeague Kitbag? John Holland, Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade

### A two-time EuroCup finalist

Holland brings extensive EuroCup experience with him to Tel Aviv, too. He has played five EuroCup seasons for as many different clubs and has twice been to the finals. The first time was with UNICS Kazan in 2021 and he helped Frutti Extra Bursaspor on its Cinderella run to the title game in 2022. Holland debuted in the EuroCup with Cajasol Seville for the 2012-13 campaign and spent the next season with BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque in France and the following one in Turkey with Besiktas Istanbul. He has averaged 10.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.9 steals in 69 career EuroCup game.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">אאאאאאלף...<br>סטופ! <a href="https://t.co/PfYkgzUJFu">pic.twitter.com/PfYkgzUJFu</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1684618597795000320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Returning to Israel

This will mark Holland's second stint in Israel. He played for Hapoel Jerusalem in the 2019-20 campaign and helped it win the Israeli Cup. Holland started his professional basketball career with French side Chorale Roanne and has also played for the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA, the Canton Charge and Austin Spurs in the G-League, Beijing Dongfang in China, Santeros de Aguada and Cariduros de Fajardo in Puerto Rico and San Miguel Beerman in the Philippines.

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New Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv signing John Holland in action for Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade in the 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Hapoel tabs veteran small forward John Holland

Joventut Badalona has confirmed the signing of Chinanu Onuaku on a one-year deal. Onuaku (2.08 meters, 26 years old) made his EuroCup debut for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the 2022-23 campaign. Hapoel made it to the EuroCup Quarterfinals last season, but it was eliminated after losing 82-74 to Joventut. 

Joventut Badalona seals move for Chinanu Onuaku

Joventut Badalona has confirmed the signing of [Chinanu Onuaku](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/chinanu-onuaku-/012076/) on a one-year deal. Onuaku (2.08 meters, 26 years old) made his BKT EuroCup debut for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv in the 2022-23 campaign, averaging 10.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steal, 1.5 blocks and a 15.9 PIR in 16 appearances. Hapoel made it to the EuroCup Quarterfinals last season, but it was eliminated after losing 82-74 to Joventut, the American center's new team. That night, Onuaku posted 7 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. 

The best plays of new Joventut Badalona signing Chinanu Onuaku in the 2022-23 BKT EuroCup season.

Chinanu Onuaku's top plays in 2022-23

### An impressive first season in the EuroCup

Despite having a difficult debut against Gran Canaria in Round 5, Onuaku quickly adapted to the EuroCup and displayed what he can do in the competition. He posted a double-digit number of points nine times in 14 games in the regular season, while he also had four games with 10 rebounds or more. In particular, Onuaku had a jaw-dropping 17 rebounds in Hapoel's Round 10 win on the road at the London Lions. However, his best performance came in Round 13 against Dolomiti Energia Trento, as he earned MVP of the Round honors after posting 22 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and a career-high 35 PIR in a 60-78 triumph.

Onuaku has also played for the Houston Rockets (2016-18) in the NBA, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2016-18) and the Greensboro Swarm (2018-19) in the G League, Wonju DB Promy (2019-20) in South Korea, Zadar (2020-21) in Croatia, Bnei Herzliya (2021-22) in Israel and Dinamo Sassari (2022-23) in Italy prior to joining Hapoel.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">💣 Chinanu Onuaku, un físic diferencial per a la pintura de la Penya<br><br>🟢⚫️ El pivot de 26 anys signa per una temporada amb el Joventut<br><br>ℹ️ La notícia: <a href="https://t.co/HiCz0OHfDi">https://t.co/HiCz0OHfDi</a><br><br>🫡 Welcome, <a href="https://twitter.com/lifeofnanu_32?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lifeofnanu_32</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Badalona%C3%89sFutur?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BadalonaÉsFutur</a> <a href="https://t.co/SfEj20F8YW">pic.twitter.com/SfEj20F8YW</a></p>&mdash; Club Joventut Badalona (@Penya1930) <a href="https://twitter.com/Penya1930/status/1684602130621960192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### An effective summer for Joventut

Joventut may have lost star players Joel Parra and Kyle Guy during this offseason, but the club has responded well by bringing in players who will be elite at the EuroCup level. Andrew Andrews, a EuroCup finalist with Frutti Extra Bursaspor in 2021-22, was the first big name to arrive. A couple of days later, Deshaun Thomas, a player with a ton of Turkish Airlines EuroLeague experience, walked through the door. Now, Onuaku joins a roster that has EuroCup glory in its sights.

More Joventut Badalona News

New Joventut Badalona signing Chinanu Onuaku in action for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv in the 2022-23 BKT EuroCup season.

Joventut seals move for Chinanu Onuaku

Paris Basketball has completed the signing of Sebastian Herrera, who has penned a two-year contract at the club. Herrera (1.93 meters, 25 years old) is the fifth player to move from Telekom Baskets Bonn to Paris this offseason, while new head coach Tuomos Iisalo was the first to make the switch earlier this summer. He will make his BKT EuroCup debut in the upcoming campaign.

Sebastian Herrera joins Paris Basketball from Telekom Baskets Bonn

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Welcome Sebastian Herrera 🙌🔥<br><br>Another one ! Chilien-Allemand, Sebastian Herrera débarque à Paris avec sa grinta mais pas que : shooteur, dribbleur, leader, he’s got it all 😈<br><br>Let’s get ittttt 🖤❤️💙 <a href="https://t.co/DTTMfVMwCM">pic.twitter.com/DTTMfVMwCM</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1684591515056701440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

En route to Bonn becoming last season's Basketball Champions League champion, the Chilean guard played in 17 games, averaging 9.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Herrera was part of the 2022-23 Bonn side that reached the German League Finals, too, posting 10.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 steal in 43 appearances.

After making his professional debut with Catolica in his native Chile in the 2013-14 season, Herrera moved to Germany and went on to play for Trier (2015-17), Crailsheim (2017-20), Oldenburg (2020-22) and Bonn (2022-23). Now, he heads to France to begin a new journey with Paris, where he will reunite with Coach Iisalo, Michael Kessens, Leon Kratzer, Tyson Ward and Collin Malcolm.

More Paris Basketball News

Sebastian Herrera, Paris Basketball's latest signing, in action for Telekom Baskets Bonn in the 2022-23 Basketball Champions League.

Sebastian Herrera joins Paris from Bonn

ratiopharm Ulm has signed promising young forward Alec Anigbata, the club announced Thursday. The contract will enable him to play both for Ulm's senior team as well as for OrangeAcademy, Ulm's third-division club. Anigbata (2.03 meters, 18 years old) arrives from the FC Bayern Munich youth system. Last season he averaged 6.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in Germany's third division, the ProB, as well as with 9.8 points and 5.6 rebounds in the German NBBL for players 19 and under. Anigbata was part of the extended German roster for this summer's U20 European Championship. 

Ulm inks forward prospect Alec Anigbata

ratiopharm Ulm has signed promising young forward Alec Anigbata, the club announced Thursday. The contract will enable him to play both for Ulm's senior team as well as for OrangeAcademy, Ulm's third-division club. Anigbata (2.03 meters, 18 years old) arrives from the FC Bayern Munich youth system. Last season he averaged 6.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in Germany's third division, the ProB, as well as with 9.8 points and 5.6 rebounds in the German NBBL for players 19 and under. Anigbata was part of the extended German roster for this summer's U20 European Championship.

<center><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Das nächste aufstrebende Talent kommt nach Ulm🧡💪<br><br>Der 18-jährige Alec Anigbata kommt als Doppellizenz-Spieler aus München an den OrangeCampus und will hier den nächsten Schritt in seiner Entwicklung machen.🏀<br><br>Alle Infos gibt es hier <a href="https://t.co/jjmyeXVJTV">https://t.co/jjmyeXVJTV</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/uuulmer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#uuulmer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreOne?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreOne</a> <a href="https://t.co/5C8pk9Gynz">pic.twitter.com/5C8pk9Gynz</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/1684520820230569986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"I have known him very well for several years because he is the same age as my son Jacob," Ulm's youth coordinator Chris Ensminger said of Anigbata. "He has an enormous body length and wingspan. As a result, he has the ability to defend any position. He comes from a good youth program and is therefore very well-versed both technically and tactically. Alec is characterized by his professional mindset, his defense and his ability to make baskets."

Back to the EuroCup for the first time since 2016, Aris Thessaloniki has an opportunity to take another step forward in its quest for a second golden age. Aris has won 11 Greek League championships, but its last one came in 1991. It won the 1992-93 Saporta Cup and the 1996-97 Korac Cup and reached the 2006 EuroCup final. As Aris seeks to grow into a EuroCup contender, here are some key games to keep an eye one:

Aris Thessaloniki: 2023-24 games to watch 

Back to the EuroCup for the first time since 2016, [Aris Thessaloniki](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/aris-thessaloniki/roster/ari/?season=2023-24) has an opportunity to take another step forward in its quest for a second golden age. Aris has won 11 Greek League championships, but its last one came in 1991. It won the 1992-93 Saporta Cup and the 1996-97 Korac Cup and reached the 2006 EuroCup final. As Aris seeks to grow into a [EuroCup contender](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/2023-24-bkt-eurocup-group-b-at-a-glance/), here are some key games to keep an eye one:

 

[Check out Aris's full schedule](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/aris-thessaloniki/games/ari/?season=2023-24)

 

[Round 1: Aris Thessaloniki vs. Dreamland Gran Canaria](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/aris-thessaloniki-dreamland-gran-canaria/U2023/9/#comparison)

It will be quite a baptism of fire, returning to the competition with a home game against the reigning champion. Aris hosts Gran Canaria in what should be a very special game at Nick Galis Hall. Aris fans will surely be ready for their team's return to the EuroCup and a wild atmosphere can be expected after a seven-year absence from this competition. Sports-wise, it is the biggest test Aris can have right away. Win or lose, it will be too soon for consequences, but it is a stepping stone to know what to expect later on.

[Round 12: Turk Telekom Ankara vs. Aris Thessaloniki](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/turk-telekom-ankara-aris-thessaloniki/U2023/118/#comparison)

It is always special for Aris to play against Turkish teams. It won its two European titles against Turkish squads, beating Anadolu Efes Istanbul in the 1992 Saporta Cup championship game and Tofas Bursa in the 1997 Korac Cup finals. There is some interesting background, too. Turk Telekom swept Aris in the Saporta Cup eighthfinals in 2000 and Aris is 3-1 against the team from Ankara in the EuroCup. This marks Turk Telekom's first visit to Thessaloniki since 2008, which adds anticipation to this showdown, too.

[Round 17: ratiopharm Ulm vs. Aris Thessaloniki](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/ratiopharm-ulm-aris-thessaloniki/U2023/170/#comparison)

Aris has a tough early schedule, but plays four of its last six regular-season games at home, which given the support of its passionate fans, could be critical in January and February. Its final regular season road game is in Ulm against the reigning German League champions. If Aris is still in the playoff race, it will surely have plenty of fans in the stands, even in Germany. In any case, regardless of its playoff chances, this game is a great opportunity for Aris to reflect on its EuroCup return and to see how competitive it can be at the end of the season.

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Prometey Slobozhanske reached an agreement with guard Issuf Sanon to remain together for another season, the club announced Thursday. 

Prometey re-signs guard Issuf Sanon

Prometey Slobozhanske reached an agreement with guard [Issuf Sanon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/issuf-sanon/011947/) to remain together for another season, the club announced Thursday. Sanon (1.94 meters, 23 years old) averaged 8.0 points and 2.2 assists in 21 EuroCup games, mostly coming off the bench, last season, his first in the competition. He helped Prometey reach the EuroCup Semifinals and win the Latvian-Estonian League title.

Issuf Sanon highlights 2022-23

Born in Donetsk, Sanon started his career with Ukrainian side Dnipro before joining Union Olimpija Ljubljana at age 18, where he played for the best part of the two seasons. He returned to Dnipro and briefly played for Siauliai before joining Prometey last summer. Sanon helped Olimpija win the Slovenian League championship in 2018. He is also a regular member of the Ukrainian national team.

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Paris Basketball continued building its roster by signing power forward Mikael Jantunen for the next two seasons. Jantunen (2.04 meters, 23 years old) played for Nutribullet Treviso in the Italian League last season and averaged 8.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.0 steal per game. 

Paris lands Finnish star Mikael Jantunen

Paris Basketball continued building its roster by signing power forward Mikael Jantunen for the next two seasons. Jantunen (2.04 meters, 23 years old) played for Nutribullet Treviso in the Italian League last season and averaged 8.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.0 steal per game.

Jantunen first attracted attention at Helsinki Basketball Academy before heading overseas to play college basketball at the University of Utah. After two seasons with the Utes, Jantunen returned to Europe with Oostende, which he helped to the Belgian League championship in 2022 and was chosen as the league´s top sixth man. Now Jantunen will make his BKT EuroCup debut with Paris.  

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/mikaeljantunen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mikaeljantunen</a> 🇫🇮👋<br><br>Le club est très heureux d’annoncer l’arrivée dans l’effectif de Mikael Jantunen, poste 4 versatile doté d’une expérience internationale très intéressante pour son âge 💪<br><br>Tervetuloa Mikael 🤝 <a href="https://t.co/Y1tau5UeRO">pic.twitter.com/Y1tau5UeRO</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1684223946999099395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Mikael is a player we have been following for a long time. This summer was the right time for both parties and I'm very happy that he chose us over many other great opportunities," Coach Tuomas Iisalo said on the club's website. "His favorite position is a power forward, but he has the speed, strength and toughness to defend different positions. He combines a high basketball IQ with good natural instincts. A rare combination, especially for a young developing player. His high-level experience is a big plus."