Heading into the 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup, Buducnost VOLI Podgorica will be looking to build on last year's eighthfinals finish in the competition. The team came up short against eventual semifinalist MoraBanc Andorra, but the arrival of a new head coach, Vlada Jovanovic, and some noteworthy additions to the roster could set it up for a deep run in the elimination rounds. Playing in Group B in this year's EuroCup Regular Season, Buducnost will be expecting to match – or better – its fifth-place finish in the group from one year ago.

### BACKCOURT

Buducnost enters the new campaign with two new options in its backcourt, and both of whom will be expecting to have big roles under Coach Jovanovic. The first of these two players is point guard Trae Bell-Haynes, who has signed for Buducnost from Breogan of Spain and previously played in the EuroCup for Fraport Skyliners in the 2018-19 campaign. Last season, the Canadian international averaged 12.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists for Breogan in the Spanish League. Joining Bell-Haynes is EuroCup rookie Phil Booth, a shooting guard who has arrived at Buducnost from Oostende of Belgium. He impressed in the Basketball Champions League during the 2021-22 campaign, as he put up an average of 13.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists. Together, Buducnost fans will be hoping these two guards can help the team achieve a lot of success in the coming season. Competing with Bell-Haynes and Booth for game time will be Petar Popovic. The 25-year-old started four of his 16 appearances for Buducnost in the EuroCup last year and managed to have his most productive scoring year to date, averaging 8.3 points per game. The other guard looking to find his way onto the court is Igor Drobnjak, yet it is expected that he will once again be a bit-part player for Buducnost. He came off the bench six times last year and played an average of 8:12 minutes, but he will have to improve his scoring output – two points per game – if he is to have a realistic chance at displacing any of the three aforementioned players in Coach Jovanovic's plans.

Petar Popovic Top Plays of the 2021-22 Regular Season

2021-22 EuroCup highlights: Petar Popovic, Buducnost

### FRONTCOURT

 

One signing that has generated a lot of excitement among Buducnost's fanbase is Cameron Reynolds. The small forward spent last season with Dolomiti Energia Trento of Italy, where he averaged 13.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 15 7DAYS EuroCup games. It is expected that Reynolds will be one of Buducnost's star performers in the 2022-23 season. Another new addition who arrives with plenty of expectation is center Alpha Kaba, last season's Turkish League MVP. Playing for Gaziantep, he averaged 13.6 points, a league-best 10.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.6 blocks in 31 games. Kaba returns to the EuroCup after last playing in the competition with Nanterre 92 in the 2020-21 campaign. Meanwhile, swingman Edin Atic is looking to improve on what was a decent first year with Buducnost. The 25-year-old played a total of 16 games for the team in the EuroCup last season, averaging 6.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 22.0 minutes on the court. Then, rounding out the options among the forwards are veteran team captain Suad Sehovic, fellow veteran Marko Jagodic-Kuridza, returning loanee Aleksa Ilic and Aleksandar Lazic, who joined Buducnost in the off-season from Mornar Bar of Montenegro. At center, backing up Kaba will be the 22-year-old Kenan Kamenjas. He spent last year with SC Derby Podgorica, where he averaged 14.3 points and a competition-best 8.4 rebounds in 26 Adriatic League games.

Cameron Reynolds Top 2 Pts, 3 Pts of the 2021-22 Regular Season

2021-22 season highlights: Cameron Reynolds, Dolomiti Energia Trento

### PLAYER TO WATCH

 

After shining so brightly in Turkey with Gaziantep last season, it will be fascinating to see how Alpha Kaba gets on upon his return to the EuroCup. To date, he has played a total of three seasons in the EuroCup. The first two came with LCLC ASVEL Villeurbanne in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 campaigns, while the third was with Nanterre 92 in 2020-21. In each of those three seasons, Kaba increased his scoring and rebounding averages, so he will hope he can continue that trajectory when the action gets underway in mid-October. If everything goes to plan for Kaba in a Buducnost jersey this season, the team is going to benefit from having one of the best big men in the competition.

### OUTLOOK

 

Buducnost managed to secure the fifth seed from Group B heading into the EuroCup Playoffs last year, yet it failed to get past the first elimination round. This season, with head coach Vlada Jovanovic, who guided Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar to a 10-4 record in the 2018-19 season before falling at the quarterfinal stage, and a series of new players, there is a lot of hope that the team can make some noise in the postseason. The supporters at Moraca Sports Center are known for the way in which they help spur Buducnost on, and the team will be eager to repay them with good performances and results on the court.

Roster rundown: Buducnost VOLI Podgorica

### Group A: Spain rolls, Turkey holds on, Belgium wins in OT

Spain made a statement in the opening game of EuroBasket 2022 with a 114-87 rout of Bulgaria in Tbilisi, Georgio. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv point guard Lorenzo Brown led six Spanish scorers in double figures with 17 points, 5 assists and 3 steals. Emil Stoilov scored the first basket of the tournament with a tip-in for Bulgaria, but a 12-0 run led by Willy Hernandez gave Spain the lead for good. It was 28-17 after 10 minutes, 57-35 at halftime and Spain cruised the rest of the way. Will Hernandez finished with 16 points for the winners and Real Madrid's Rudy Fernandez added 14. All-EuroLeague forward Sasha Vezenkov paced Bulgaria with 26 points and 11 rebounds.

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Turkey held off Montenegro 72-68 in a thriller that came down to the final seconds. All-EuroLeague guard Shane Larkin of Anadolu Efes Istanbul made 5 of 6 three-pointers to lead Turkey with 18 points and 7 assists. After Furkan Korkmaz put Turkey up 1 with 24 seconds remaining, Montenegro had the ball with a chance to win it. Vladimir Mihailovic missed a jumper and Marko Simonovic was called for an offensive foul after he grabbed the rebound. Korkmaz buried a three from midcourt at the buzzer to settle the final score. Cedi Osman added 15 points for Turkey. Valencia Basket big man Bojan Dublejevic led Montenegro with 18 points and 6 boards.

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Jonathan Tabu buried a three-pointer with 3 seconds left in overtime to lift Belgium to a heart-pounding 79-76 victory over Georgia. The hosts erased a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to tie it at 70-70 to force overtime and when Alexander Mamukelashvili's free throws made it 76-76 with 11 seconds left in the extra session, it appeared a second OT was in the cards.  However, Tabu pulled up for the game-winner and Duda Sanadze missed a chance to tie it at the buzzer. Tabu and Jean-Marc Mwema were Belgium's joint scoring leaders with 14 points apiece. Mamukelashvili led Georgia with 18 points and 13 rebounds. 

### Group B: Bosnia, Slovenia win tough games; Germany dominates at home

Bosnia and Herzegovina won the Group B opener 95-85 over Hungary. Dzanan Musa of Real Madrid and Jusuf Nurkic scored 19 points apiece for Bosnia. Hungary led 45-46 at halftime before Musa scored twice in a 10-0 third-quarter run as Bosnia pulled away for good. The margin was 73-63 after three quarters. Adam Hanga, also of Real Madrid, rallied Hungary to within 78-76, but Musa and Nurkic helped Bosnia close out the game in style. Szilard Benke paced Hungary with 20 points and Hanga posted 16 points and 7 rebounds.

Slovenia took charge late to defeat Lithuania 92-85 behind a big game from FC Barcelona's Mike Tobey. The big man played a mighty role for the winners with 11 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block in the fourth quarter alone! Tobey finished with a game-high 24 points plus 8 rebounds and 2 blocks. Goran Dragic added 19 points and former EuroLeague MVP Luka Donic tallied 14 points and 10 assists for the winners. Lithuania led by 5 with 6 minutes to go before Slovenia went on a 15-3 tear and held on the rest of the way. Mindaugas Kuzminskas scored 19 and Marius Grigonis of Panathinaikos BC Athens 18 to lead Lithuania.

In front of a packed house on the night when Dirk Nowitzki's German national team No. 14 jersey was raised to the rafters, the home team blasted France 63-76. Germany outscored its opponent in each of the first three quarters with ALBA Berlin big man Johannes Thiemann shining with 7 in the third to extend the margin to 43-57. France never got closer than 9 the rest of the way. Thiemann finished with 14 points to lead the German attack and his ALBA teammate Maodo Lo tallied 13 points and 5 assists. Real Madrid forward Guerschon Yabusele led all scorers with 18 points for France. 

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Here's a rundown of the day one action at EuroBasket 2022. 

EuroBasket: EuroLeague stars shine on opening day

Promitheas Patras is back for its third consecutive 7DAYS EuroCup season with half of the squad from last season returning. Head coach [Makis Giatras](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/patras-extends-giatras-as-head-coach), a veteran who had coached the club for 10 seasons before leaving at the start of the previous campaign, is back in the driver's seat. After the team was eliminated in the EuroCup last season, Giatras made his return and he will now be at the helm for another season.

### BACKCOURT

The Promitheas backcourt features as many as seven players at the point guard and shooting guard positions. The familiar faces from last season are [Trevis Simpson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/promitheas-keeps-swingman-simpson/), who extended his deal this summer after a strong EuroCup campaign; [Nikos Gkikas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/promitheas-brings-back-playmaker-gkikas/), who was a reliable option off the bench in 2021-22; young Athanasios Bazinas in his third EuroCup season; and fellow teenager [Nikos Plotas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/nikolaos-plotas/profile/010091/), who will be hoping to get more playing time after making his debut last season. Perhaps the biggest additions this summer have been [Anthony Cowan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/promitheas-inks-playmaker-cowan), a point guard in his second season in Europe, and scorer [Joe Young](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/promitheas-signs-scoring-ace-young/?pageTitle=Homepage&historyUrl=/eurocup/), who is the son of 1993 EuroLeague champion Michael Young. Both are set to make their EuroCup debuts. Combo-guard [Vassilis Mouratos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/promitheas-brings-in-playmaker-mouratos/), who played in the EuroLeague as a teenager with Olympiacos Piraeus in 2015-16, is another newcomer. He comes off a strong season in the Greek League and will be taking another step forward. Rookie [Jericole Hellems](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/promitheas-brings-rookie-forward-hellems/) is a toolsy small forward who begins his professional career in Patras and could emerge as a pleasant surprise. Teenage talent and small forward [Tunde Fasasi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tunde-fasasi/profile/011400/) will aim to take part in more than the three games he had last season.

### FRONTCOURT

Power forward [Arnoldas Kulboka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/edited-prewrite-promitheas-adds-forward-kulboka/) is a 24-year-old player with plenty of experience both in Europe and the United States. He will make his EuroCup debut with Promitheas and his outside shooting could be critical to the team's plans. Promitheas has plenty of depth in the paint, starting with [D.J. Funderburk](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/promitheas-bulks-up-with-funderburk/). Entering his second season as a professional, Funderburk will be eager to leave his mark. [Georgios Tanoulis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/georgios-tanoulis/profile/010631/) will take part in his third EuroCup season. His playing time has grown from season to season and Tanoulis surely will be competing for an even larger role this season. There are two more big men who signed over the summer: [Dimitris Kaklamanakis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/promitheas-inks-playmaker-cowan/?pageTitle=Homepage&historyUrl=/eurocup/) and [Michalis Tsairelis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/promitheas-reunites-with-veteran-big-man-tsairelis). Both have experience and while the former is a member of the Greek national team, the latter returns to Patras after a stint in 2018-19.

### PLAYER TO WATCH

All eyes at Promitheas will be on [Trevis Simpson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/promitheas-keeps-swingman-simpson/) this season. He started in five of the eight EuroCup games he appeared in last season and averaged 9.4 points on 42.9% three-point shooting, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists in almost 26 minutes on the court. Now, Simpson will be one of Promitheas's leaders from the very beginning of the season and he should have the green light to shoot from deep often. Simpson has gained enough experience to know what's in store in the EuroCup and is expected to be a key contributor for Promitheas. 

### OUTLOOK

Even though Promitheas changed half its team over the summer, a handful of the names that remain were some of the main contributors last season. To make a run to the knock-out stages, [Coach Gkikas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/patras-extends-giatras-as-head-coach/?pageTitle=Homepage&historyUrl=/eurocup/) will have to push the right buttons - something that he has demonstrated know how to do when he put Promitheas's name on the basketball map. In Group B, Promitheas will find tough opponents such as [Gran Canaria](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/gran-canaria/roster/can/) and [Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/buducnost-voli-podgorica/roster/bud/) as well as newcomers like the [London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/london-lions/roster/lli/), [Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/paris-basketball/roster/prs/) and [Hapoel Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/hapoel-tel-aviv/roster/hta/). In Patras, the belief is that Promitheas's depth, talent, hunger and experience will be more than enough to carry the team to a fruitful campaign.

Roster rundown: Promitheas Patras

No fewer than 11 of the players who appeared in last season’s EuroLeague Championship Game boasted previous EuroCup experience. This season’s chase for glory could be greatly impacted by any number of the stars who climbed from the EuroCup to the EuroLeague this season. Here are the top 10 signings of EuroCup players by EuroLeague teams this offseason.

### Andrew Andrews, Panathinaikos Athens

Andrew Andrews was nothing short of a magical figure for Frutti Extra Bursaspor in its run to the EuroCup Final last season. After playing a minor role in the first half of the regular season, Andrews announced himself to the world with a 37-point outburst against eventual champion Virtus Segafredo Bologna in Round 10. He would reach 20 points seven more times after that, including 24 to stun Partizan NIS Belgrade in the eighthfinals and 20 against MoraBanc Andorra in the semis. His combination of scoring, playmaking and the ability to come up big in clutch situations should make Andrews a fan favorite in Athens.

Andrew Andrews | Eightfinals MVP | 7DAYS EuroCup

### Jaron Blossomgame, AS Monaco

Half of the members of the 2021-22 All-EuroCup Teams will play in the EuroLeague this season, yet Jaron Blossomgame of AS Monaco is the only one of them who will be doing so with a new team. Blossomgame did it all for ratiopharm Ulm last season en route to ranking fourth in the EuroCup in average PIR with 19.8 per game. He rebounded like a power forward, ranking second with 7.6 rpg. per game, while shooting like a guard, with a 41.9% conversion rate from downtown. Those are skills that should fit in nicely in Monaco.

### Kevarrius Hayes, Zalgiris Kaunas

Kevarrius Hayes took tremendous strides last season with Bursaspor in what was only his third campaign as a professional. After making his EuroLeague debut in a reserve role with LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne in 2020-21, Hayes became a force in Bursa. He racked up his first double-double in just his third game and proceeded to impact games on both ends all season long. Hayes ranked third in the EuroCup in blocks (1.1 bpg.) and seventh in rebounds (6.8 rpg.). Among his signature performances were a 25-point, 11-rebound, 6-block romp against Ulm in the regular season and a 16-rebound effort against Andorra in the semifinal. Zalgiris fans should be excited to see more of that in Kaunas.

A dominant night on the boards helped push his team to the championship game and Frutti Extra Bursaspor center Kevarrius Hayes to the MVP honor for the 7DAYS EuroCup Semifinals.

Kevarrius Hayes | Semifinals MVP | 7DAYS EuroCup

### Panagiotis Kalaitzakis, Panathinaikos Athens

After a breakout campaign with Lietkabelis Panevezys last season, Panagiotis Kalaitzakis returns home to Greece to play for Panathinaikos as a stronger and more mature player. The 23-year-old forward, who reunites with twin brother Panagiotis at Panathinaikos this season, averaged 13.0 points on 37.2% three-point shooting, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 19 EuroCup games for Lietkabelis. He scored 20 points in two of his first three games, first by getting to the line 13 times against Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar and then making 4 of 5 threes against Dolomiti Energia Trento. That versatility will serve him well with the Greens.

### Maik Kotsar, Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

Estonia-born center Maik Kotsar was not well-known outside of Hamburg entering last season, but he changed that in a big way. Kotsar averaged 13.4 points on 60.4% shooting, 6.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 16 games to help the Towers reach the eighthfinals. Once there, he scored 23 points on 10-of-11 shooting against Valencia Basket, even though his team fell short in the game. His average PIR of 17.2 was ninth in the EuroCup, he led the competition in offensive rebounds (2.9 orpg.) and ranked eighth in rebounds. A big role should await Kotsar in Vitoria-Gasteiz.

### Johnathan Motley, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

Before his season was cut short by injury, Johnathan Motley was the odds-on favorite to win the MVP. In his first European season with Lokomotiv, Motley dominated out of the gate with 29 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks on opening night and did not slow down until he was sidelined. He averaged 21.2 points on 64.5% two-point shooting, 7.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks for a PIR of 23.9 in nine games. Those averages would have placed him second in the EuroCup in scoring and PIR for the season, and everyone will be watching to see how he transitions in his maiden EuroLeague campaign.

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul gave its frontcourt a significant boost with the addition of Johnathan Motley on a two-year deal

Fenerbahce inks center Motley

### Oriol Pauli, FC Barcelona

The return of small forward Oriol Pauli to boyhood club FC Barcelona is a nice story, but make no mistake, he is not going home to be a poster boy. Pauli narrowly missed the top 50 in the EuroCup in PIR, despite only starting in 12 of his 21 appearances. The jack-of-all-trades small forward contributed 8.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.7 steals for a PIR of 12.1 in helping MoraBanc Andorra reach the semifinals. Pauli dominated with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in that game, in which Andorra fell to Bursa. Now Pauli will set his sights on bigger goals.

### Darius Thompson, Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

Signing with Baskonia was the next logical step in the ascending career of Darius Thompson. From a rookie season in the Dutch League where he emerged as MVP to successful campaigns in Italy and then a strong season in the EuroCup with Lokomotiv, Thompson’s career is ripe to take on the challenge of playing in the EuroLeague. Last season Thompson ranked in the top 10 in the EuroCup in assists (seventh, 5.8 apg.), steals (second, 1.7 spg.) and PIR (17.2). Watch out as he takes the keys to the Baskonia attack and looks to hound opposing ballhandlers as a EuroLeague rookie.

### Mike Tobey, FC Barcelona

Even though Mike Tobey has two full seasons of EuroLeague experience under his belt, he returns to the competition with a new team. Tobey and Barcelona joined forces after four seasons of facing each other regularly in the Spanish League and sometimes in the EuroLeague, too. Last season, he produced 10.3 points with excellent shooting (61.4% 2FG, 40% 3FG) plus 5.7 rebounds over 16 games in helping Valencia Basket reach the semifinals. Tobey’s size, skills and experience should be welcome additions to a Barcelona side seeking to win it all.

### Stefano Tonut, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan

A year removed from being named the Italian League MVP, Stefano Tonut is putting seven seasons with Umana Reyer Venice behind him to join the country’s national champs. A bulldog in the backcourt, Tonut averaged 10.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 16 EuroCup games last season, his fourth in the competition. Although Tonut joins a crowded Milan backcourt, he brings toughness and experience, which are two traits that Coach Ettore Messina values highly. All signs point to Tonut carving out a key role on a team with lofty aspirations.

AX Armani Exchange Milan strengthened its backcourt by signing guard Stefano Tonut to a two-year deal

Milan tabs guard Tonut

Every season witnesses a handful of top talents use the 7DAYS EuroCup as a springboard to the continent’s premier competition, the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.

Top signings: From the EuroCup to the EuroLeague

The 24 nations are broken down into four groups of six teams playing round-robin games in the group stage, which will take place in four countries: the Czech Republic, Georgia, Germany and Italy. The top four from each group will advance to the knockout stage in Berlin, Germany, starting with the Round of 16 on September 10. The winner of the 41st EuroBasket will be crowned on September 18 at Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Here is a breakdown of the four groups:

### Group A

Group A will be played in Georgia and the two favorites in Tbilisi are reigning world champion Spain and Turkey. Spain lacks some of its traditional firepower and will rely heavily on Juancho and Willy Hernangomez as well as Usman Garuba and Real Madrid swingman [Rudy Fernandez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rudy-fernandez/bmt/). Maccabi Playtika Tel Avi point guard [Lorenzo Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/lorenzo-brown/009622/) will run the show and hope that [Xabi Lopez-Arostegui](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/xabi-lopez-arostegui/005356/), Sebas Saiz and [Joel Parra](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/joel-parra/007464/) can help carry the load.

Turkey will be a tough out with the trio of Cedi Osman, Furkan Korkmaz and Alperen Sengun leading the way alongside All-EuroLeague guard [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/) of Anadolu Efes Istanbul, [Sertac Sanli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sertac-sanli/002968/) of FC Barcelona and [Sehmus Hazer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sehmus-hazer/011201/) of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, among others. Group host Georgia suffered a major blow a week before the tournament when reigning 7DAYS EuroCup champion Toko Shengelia suffered a shoulder injury and was ruled out. The hosts still have chances in front of their fans as Montenegro, Belgium and Bulgaria are also with them a level behind Spain and Turkey.

### Group B

Group B is the proverbial 'Group of Death' in which host Germany will welcome to Cologne the powerhouse trio of France, Lithuania and reigning EuroBasket champ Slovenia. Slovenia of course is led by Luka Doncic, who managed to convince 2017 EuroBasket MVP Goran Dragic to come out of national team retirement for a chance to run it back. But this Slovenian team is more than just those two stars, as Vlatko Cancar, [Klemen Prepelic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/klemen-prepelic/002661/) of Valencia Basket, Jaka Blazic and [Mike Tobey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-tobey/008966/) of Barcelona among others know how to win.

France is missing a couple of pieces but the 2021 Olympic silver medalists still have Rudy Gobert, Evan Fournier, the Real Madrid duo of [Guerschon Yabusele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/guerschon-yabusele/010357/) and [Vincent Poirier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vincent-poirier/004887/), [Elie Okobo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elie-okobo/011212/) of AS Monaco and [Mouhammadou Jaiteh](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mam-jaiteh/002581/) of Virtus Segafedo Bologna. Lithuania boasts the top frontcourt in the competition with the duo of Jonas Valanciunas and Domantas Sabonis. The Baltic side will also have new Zalgiris Kaunas signing Ignas Brazdeikis but will need a big tournament from Barcelona guard [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rokas-jokubaitis/007519/).

Germany has one of its most talented teams in history with Dennis Schroder, Franz Wagner, Johannes Voigtmann, [Nick Weiler-Babb](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nick-weiler-babb/010391/) of FC Bayern Munich and [Maodo Lo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/maodo-lo/007032/) of ALBA Berlin as leaders. Plus the Germans will have a boost from the home fans in Cologne. The two outsiders in the group will be Bosnia and Herzegovina, who will be carried by Real Madrid's [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/) and Jusuf Nurkic; and Hungary, who finally will see [Adam Hanga](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/adam-hanga/005099/), also of Real, return to the team.

### Group C

Italy will host Group C in Milan and will face a top battle for the top spot from Greece while Croatia also has a chance. Italy has a rock-solid roster with the EA7 Emporio Armani Milan trio of [Nicolo Melli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nicolo-melli/002849/), [Stefano Tonut](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/stefano-tonut/006509/) and [Luigi Datome](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luigi-datome/ccd/); Simone Fontecchio and Efes forward [Achille Polonara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/achille-polonara/002084/). However, Italy lost star veteran Danilo Gallinari just before the tournament and will have to make up for his absence.

Greece will be a fierce challenger for the title especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo extra motivated. But the two-time NBA MVP will have plenty of help with [Nick Calathes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nick-calathes/001932/) of Fenerbahce, [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/) and [Kostas Papanikolaou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-papanikolaou/001255/) of Olympiacos Piraeus, their former teammate at the Reds Tyler Dorsey and [Kostas Antetokounmpo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-antetokounmpo/011221/) of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, among others.

Speaking of stars, Croatia has its share of big names ready to compete with Bogdan Bogdanovic, Dario Saric, [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/) of Real Madrid, Roko Prkacin, two-time EuroLeague champion Krunoslav Simon, [Jaleen Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jaleen-smith/011192/) of ALBA Berlin and Ivica Zubac. The other teams in the group are Estonia, Great Britain and Ukraine.

### Group D

Another of the main favorites starts EuroBasket in Prague with two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic leading Serbia in Group D. Coach Svetislav Pesic’s Serbs have plenty of firepower alongside the star big man with former EuroLeague MVP Vasilije Micic of Efes, Nikola Milutinov, [Nikola Kalinic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-kalinic/004866/) of Barcelona and Bayern's [Vladimir Lucic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vladimir-lucic/001288/) and [Ognjen Jaramaz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ognjen-jaramaz/004058/).

The Czech Republic will host the group and also is looking to take another step after reaching the FIBA Basketball World Cup quarterfinals in 2019 and playing at the Tokyo Olympics. Leading the charge will be [Tomas Satoransky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tomas-satoransky/002939/) and [Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/) of Barcelona, Vojtech Hruban of the London Lions and Ondrej Balvin of Prometey Slobozhanske.

Israel will be hungry to continue its development with their hopes on the shoulders of Deni Avdija, [Tamir Blatt](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tamir-blatt/011193/) and [Yovel Zoosman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/yovel-zoosman/006625/) of ALBA Berlin, [Yam Madar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/yam-madar/011052/) of Partizan Belgrade, and [Roman Sorkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/roman-sorkin/011219/) and [Guy Pnini](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/guy-pnini/lkx/) of Maccabi. Also in Group D are Finland, Netherlands and Poland.

After a five-year wait, FIBA EuroBasket 2022 is finally upon us and the field of 24 teams is loaded with stars with several countries holding strong chances of dethroning Slovenia when it’s all said and done on September 18.

EuroBasket 2022 tips off on Thursday

Trento completes roster with Crawford

Dolomiti Energia Trento announced on Monday the completion of its roster for the new season with the announcement of [Drew Crawford](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/drew-crawford/010254/), the 2018-19 Italian League MVP. Crawford (1.96 meters, 31 years old) arrives from MoraBanc Andorra, where last season he averaged 9.7 points and 2.8 rebounds in 20 7DAYS EuroCup games, helping the team reach the semifinals.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">💥 𝑾𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏 𝑴𝑽𝑷 💥<br><br>La Dolomiti Energia Trentino chiude il roster con un grande colpo: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealDrewski1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheRealDrewski1</a> è bianconero! 🏀<br><br>BENVENUTO, DREW! 🖤🦅<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeDieHard?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeDieHard</a> <a href="https://t.co/jzD4Jp4ej0">pic.twitter.com/jzD4Jp4ej0</a></p>&mdash; Dolomiti Energia Trento (@AquilaBasketTN) <a href="https://twitter.com/AquilaBasketTN/status/1564266788346626051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Crawford played college ball from 2009 to 2014 at Northwestern University and he soon travelled to Europe, where he played in several teams and countries, like Israel, Germany, Italy or Turkey. In 2018-19 he was named MVP of the Italian League while playing with Cremona. In 2020-21 he played for Germani Brescia, also in Italy, before joining Andorra. 

"We are happy to have landed a player with such value and experience like Drew Crawford" Trento coach Lele Molin said. "He is a player we wanted to bring to Trento because he matches the technical profile we were seeking."

Much of the focus in the basketball world right now is on international basketball and the coming tournaments, including the EuroBasket. In the shadows of the national teams, teams from the 7DAYS EuroCup are already down to business. This is an important time in the year for these teams, as coaches begin to implement the style of play they want to adopt in the coming season, while new additions to the roster get acclimatized to their new teammates. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Good Morning Paris 🤘<br><br>👀 <a href=https://twitter.com/kyleallmanjr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>@kyleallmanjr</a> <a href=https://twitter.com/2sleevs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>@2sleevs</a> <a href=https://twitter.com/EarlShmitty_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>@EarlShmitty_</a> <a href=https://twitter.com/TyWallace661?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>@TyWallace661</a> <br><br>📸 <a href=https://twitter.com/Jami3nOlou?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>@Jami3nOlou</a> <a href=https://t.co/kgO9m80b1G>pic.twitter.com/kgO9m80b1G</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href=https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1562367232306548736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>August 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset="utf-8"></script>

Before the basketball can begin, players undergo thorough medical examinations, which many teams documented on social media. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="el" dir="ltr">Πριν την αναχώρηση του Προμηθέα Πάτρας για τα Γιάννενα, όπου θα πραγματοποιηθεί το βασικό στάδιο της προετοιμασίας, οι παίκτες της ομάδας μας πέρασαν από τις απαραίτητες καρδιολογικές εξετάσεις. Υπεύθυνος για την διενέργεια των εξετάσεων ήταν ο καρδιολόγος κ. Μακρής Γεώργιος. <a href="https://t.co/yfDrSRBkM8">pic.twitter.com/yfDrSRBkM8</a></p>&mdash; Promitheas Patras BC (@promitheasbc) <a href="https://twitter.com/promitheasbc/status/1562430885613359104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

When the teams took the floor, most of them had people filming. Check out how these new-look squads looked at the start of training camp. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sl" dir="ltr">Te zanima, kako smo danes trenirali? <br> | |<br> | |——&gt; da<br> | |<br> ne |——&gt; oglej si video<br> |<br> |——&gt; vseeno si oglej video <a href="https://t.co/VvOklZn1wt">pic.twitter.com/VvOklZn1wt</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (@KKCedOL) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL/status/1563524464582676480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟐 | Yeni sezon hazırlıklarımız sürüyor ✅<br><br>Yönetim Kurulu Üyemiz Sn. Adnan Orhan takımımızın antrenmanını ailesiyle birlikte ziyaret etti. 📸 <a href="https://t.co/XSzmKG8Hbv">pic.twitter.com/XSzmKG8Hbv</a></p>&mdash; Frutti Extra Bursaspor (@BsBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BsBasketbol/status/1563204505277067264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Morning session by Andrea cavallari 💪🏻 <a href="https://t.co/nFp1be3JFj">pic.twitter.com/nFp1be3JFj</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1562747234667876355?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">💪🏼 Seguim treballant<a href=<https://twitter.com/hashtag/Badalona%C3%89sFutur?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>#BadalonaÉsFutur</a>> <a href=<https://t.co/SOWMARn6Hz>pic.twitter.com/SOWMARn6Hz</a></p>&mdash>; Club Joventut Badalona (@Penya1930) <a href=<https://twitter.com/Penya1930/status/1562389766057992192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>August> 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=<https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js> charset="utf-8"></script>

The preseason is not all about hard work. Sometimes it’s about having fun. Check out how Gran Canaria finished its second week of training, how Umana Reyer Venice recharged after a hard day’s work and the bonding trips the London Lions went on.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">💪 Volvemos a acabar la semana en la playa...<br><br>▪ Pero esta vez nos fuimos a Anfi para una sesión amena y divertida. Segunda semana de pretemporada completada.<br><br>🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VamosGranca?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosGranca</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WaterSportsLuisMolina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WaterSportsLuisMolina</a> <a href="https://t.co/VNuZOa1dDJ">pic.twitter.com/VNuZOa1dDJ</a></p>&mdash; CB Gran Canaria (@GranCanariaCB) <a href="https://twitter.com/GranCanariaCB/status/1563490174838771713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a blast at my first ever MMA event. Appreciate the <a href="https://twitter.com/LondonLions?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LondonLions</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/PFLMMA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PFLMMA</a> for making it happen. <br><br>Loving LDN and enjoying each day on the court - together we are all building something awesome here in the UK. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StepbyStep?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StepbyStep</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wearelondon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wearelondon</a> <a href="https://t.co/HhmUj1mrqR">https://t.co/HhmUj1mrqR</a></p>&mdash; Sam Dekker (@dekker) <a href="https://twitter.com/dekker/status/1562161908001771525?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🏀🤝⚽️<br><br>When two worlds collide! Thank you for hospitality <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CPFC</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wearelondon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wearelondon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/londonlions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#londonlions</a> #🦁x🦅 <a href="https://t.co/Nn3W2NLBkC">pic.twitter.com/Nn3W2NLBkC</a></p>&mdash; London Lions (@LondonLions) <a href="https://twitter.com/LondonLions/status/1562833183405531136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Recharging 🔋⛰<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/trainingcamp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#trainingcamp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Reyer150?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Reyer150</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DolomitiFalcade?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DolomitiFalcade</a> <a href="https://t.co/H3fomaQoSA">pic.twitter.com/H3fomaQoSA</a></p>&mdash; Reyer Venezia (@REYER1872) <a href="https://twitter.com/REYER1872/status/1563116165735796736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">💧 Dopo una dura sessione di atletica un po’ di refrigerio per i ragazzi ⛰🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/trainingcamp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#trainingcamp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/finoallafine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#finoallafine</a> <a href="https://t.co/8V5VERXrNJ">pic.twitter.com/8V5VERXrNJ</a></p>&mdash; Reyer Venezia (@REYER1872) <a href="https://twitter.com/REYER1872/status/1563118855232565249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Some teams added a little competitive spice to the training camps with exhibition games, too!

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Erster Test in Ludwigsburg. ✅<br><br>Der Auftakt in die Vorbereitung ist gemacht. Im nicht-öffentlichen Test gegen die MHP Riesen sammeln vor allem unsere Doppellizenz-Spieler wichtige Einsatzzeit und Erfahrung.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/weareone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#weareone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/uuulmer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#uuulmer</a> | Final - 94:84 | 📸 Steiner <a href="https://t.co/8G7KUDZHEY">pic.twitter.com/8G7KUDZHEY</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/1563240763500089345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">FIN<br>🔴🔴🔴🔴<a href="https://twitter.com/AMSB73?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AMSB73</a> - 63 🆚 108 - JL Bourg<br><br>La Jeu déroule pour son premier match ! Elle affronterademain la <a href="https://twitter.com/jdadijonbasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jdadijonbasket</a> à 14h pour la dernière journée du tournoi.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeRedy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeRedy</a> <a href="https://t.co/6erW9EZywt">pic.twitter.com/6erW9EZywt</a></p>&mdash; JL Bourg Basket (@JLBourgBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JLBourgBasket/status/1563252844425510913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">VICTOIRE ! <br>La JL remporte le Tournoi d’Aix-les-Bains ! <br>JDA Dijon 63 🆚 82 JL Bourg<br><br>Une grande 2ème mi-temps des deux côtés du terrain<br>Prochain rendez-vous, la MinciDelice Cup, la semaine prochaine vendredi, samedi et dimanche à Ekinox.<a href="<https://t.co/kiizWcTXt6">https://t.co/kiizWcTXt6</a><a> href="<https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeRedy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeRedy</a>> <a href="<https://t.co/8KnaegviQ3">pic.twitter.com/8KnaegviQ3</a></p>&mdash>; JL Bourg Basket (@JLBourgBasket) <a href="<https://twitter.com/JLBourgBasket/status/1563529976661413891?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August> 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="<https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js>" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">Koniec meczu 🏁<br><br>Rywal był naprawdę dobrze dysponowany i walczył do samego końca. Ostatecznie pełne zwrotów akcji spotkanie kończy się remisem 🏀 <br><br>Najlepiej punktujący: Morgan 34 pkt, Martin 25 pkt, Tomczak 11 pkt.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hej%C5%9Al%C4%85sk?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HejŚląsk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/plkpl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#plkpl</a> <a href="https://t.co/hRCtCYRVHc">pic.twitter.com/hRCtCYRVHc</a></p>&mdash; Mistrz Polski 🏆🥇 (@WKS_SlaskBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/WKS_SlaskBasket/status/1562142860669075458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">Wyrównany mecz kończy się zwycięstwem <a href="https://twitter.com/GTKGliwice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GTKGliwice</a> 🏀<br><br>A my pracujemy dalej, już w przyszły weekend kolejny sparing 🔜<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DumaMiasta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DumaMiasta</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/plkpl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#plkpl</a> <a href="https://t.co/6DASNg4RXb">pic.twitter.com/6DASNg4RXb</a></p>&mdash; Mistrz Polski 🏆🥇 (@WKS_SlaskBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/WKS_SlaskBasket/status/1563597443853615105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="in" dir="ltr">Umana derby 🤩 w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/SanGiobbeBasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SanGiobbeBasket</a> 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FinoAllaFine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FinoAllaFine</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Reyer150?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Reyer150</a> <a href="https://t.co/t5XBFPA9zN">pic.twitter.com/t5XBFPA9zN</a></p>&mdash; Reyer Venezia (@REYER1872) <a href="https://twitter.com/REYER1872/status/1563753243112484864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


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Nearly all of the teams in this season's 7DAYS EuroCup are hard at work with their preseason training camps underway. Here's a rundown of how it's going. 

Preseason preparations continue with training camps

[Coach Andrej Urlep](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/slask-wroclaw/wro/urlep-andrej/?season=U2022) returns with seven players from that squad and several veteran additions. Together, this strengthened roster should make some noise.

### BACKCOURT

Point guard [Jeremiah Martin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-signs-point-guard-martin/) was handpicked to run the Slask offense. Martin, 26, will make his EuroCup debut, though he impressed in his first European stop in Germany last season. On top of his offensive game, Martin’s quick hands make him an excellent ball thief on defense. [Lukaz Kolenda](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/lukasz-kolenda/011165/) was a part-time starter last season and proved effective as a second playmaker. Improving his outside shot could take Kolenda’s game to the next level. [Daniel Golebiowski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/slask-wroclaw/games/wro/) and [Jakub Karolak](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jakub-karolak/005848/) figure to split most of the minutes at shooting guard. Karolak is a top-tier three-point marksman while Golebiowski, who is another EuroCup debutant, is comfortable shooting from deep and attacking the rim. Teenager Aleksander Wisniewski will soak up experience and should get a chance to appear in some games, too. [Justin Bibbs ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-adds-scoring-punch-with-bibbs/)has a proven track record as a scorer and will try to become a go-to guy for Slask in his first season on the Old Continent. [Jakub Niziol](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-reunites-with-forward-niziol/), who grew up in the Slask system, is back with the club after eight seasons away and that experience will ensure he contributes on both ends of the floor.

### FRONTCOURT

Stretch-4 [Conor Morgan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/conor-morgan/009680/) figures to have an important role on the team. Aside from his shooting, Morgan’s experience, leadership and winning mentality make him someone [Coach Urlep](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/slask-wroclaw/wro/urlep-andrej/?season=U2022) knows he can rely on in big spots. [Ivan Ramljak](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ivan-ramljak/004917/) was a starter last season and a blue-collar player who has a nose for being in the right place at the right time. Slask will be able to pound the ball inside thanks to [Aleksander Dziewa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/aleksander-dziewa/011168/), who was a revelation as a EuroCup rookie last season, and [Art Parakhouski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/artsiom-parakhouski/003034/). The former should only grow from practicing with the seasoned Parakhouski, which will make Slask’s frontline a source of fear for opponents. [Szymon Tomczak ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/szymon-tomczak/011170/)should resume his role as a physical reserve while [Maciej Bender](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/maciej-bender/profile/100063/), who joined the team last season but has been sidelined by injury, could make an impact when healed. At 2.11 meters, Bender gives Slask another valuable big body in the paint.

### PLAYER TO WATCH

[Jeremiah Martin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-signs-point-guard-martin/)’s career is in ascension and he will look to take the next step in the EuroCup this season with Slask. After a standout college career, Martin played in the NBA and G-League and then in New Zealand and Germany. He has shown the ability to score, set up teammates and wreak havoc on defense at every step. Martin’s speed and confidence should not only make him dangerous for opponents, but should raise the play of his teammates too. Martin’s ability to push the ball in transition and to work with the team’s bigs in the paint will be crucial for Slask, which makes him a player to watch this season.

### OUTLOOK

Slask will start the season with a tough road game at [Gran Canaria](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/gran-canaria/roster/can/), but then plays three of its next four games at home. The team was one of the first to get working this summer and was playing exhibition games already in August. That should have the players hitting their stride earlier than some other teams and when it hits that run of home games against [Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/buducnost-voli-podgorica/roster/bud/) in Round 2, [Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/turk-telekom-ankara/roster/ttk/) in Round 4, and [Promitheas Patras](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/promitheas-patras/roster/pat/) in Round 5, Slask should be ready. If Coach Urlep’s men take advantage and gain confidence at that point, a second straight season in the knockout rounds could very well be in the cards.

As it enters its second consecutive EuroCup campaign, Polish champion Slask Wroclaw looks to continue building its reputation at the continental level after reaching the eighthfinals last season.

Roster rundown: Slask Wroclaw

Hapoel Tel Aviv announced on Sunday that it has signed homegrown talent Ilay Dolinski to a seven-year contract. 

Dolinski (2.05 meters, 17 years old) is a product of the club’s youth academy and this season will continue to star for the youth team will debuting for the senior squad. He played for Israel at the U18 European Championship over the summer where he averaged 3.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.


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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">מועדון הכדורסל הפועל ויגן פרנדלי תל אביב שמח להודיע על החתמתו של אילי דולינסקי (17, 2.05) לשבע השנים הקרובות!<br><br>להודעה המלאה -&gt; <a href="https://t.co/x7KB0LYzPA">https://t.co/x7KB0LYzPA</a> <a href="https://t.co/5IxI0eLizU">pic.twitter.com/5IxI0eLizU</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1563790674616623105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
