Buducnost Voli Podgorica added more size in its paint by inking big man Jerry Boutsiele for the upcoming season, the club announced Monday. Boutsiele last played with Dubai Basketball where in the second part of last season he averaged 9.0 points and 5.2 rebounds in ABA League action.

Buducnost adds frontcourt experience with Boutsiele

Buducnost Voli Podgorica added more size in its paint by inking big man [Jerry Boutsiele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jerry-boutsiele/008923/) for the upcoming season, the club announced Monday. Boutsiele (2.07 meters, 32 years old) last played with Dubai Basketball where in the second part of last season he averaged 9.0 points and 5.2 rebounds in ABA League action.

Veteran big man started last season with Pinar Karisayaka where he averaged 11.2 points and 5.8 rebounds in the Turkish League, as well as 9.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in six Basketball Champions League appearances.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Sa juga Pariza u Podgoricu stiže.. ✍️<a href="https://t.co/9JOPB1OC50">https://t.co/9JOPB1OC50</a> <a href="https://t.co/9w99VMvJio">pic.twitter.com/9w99VMvJio</a></p>&mdash; KK Budućnost VOLI (@KKBuducnostVOLI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKBuducnostVOLI/status/1944780625258361112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Boutsiele has 26 career games in BKT EuroCup, all with Limoges CSP in 2018 and 2019, during which he posted 6.5 points and 4.8 rebounds. He also spent a season in the EuroLeague, the 2021-22 campaign with AS Monaco, when he posted 1.8 points and 2.6 rebounds in 16 limited appearances.

Boutsiele started his career with Nanterre 92's junior teams in his native France, and also played for several other French teams such as Souffelweyersheim, SPO Rouen Basket, Denain ASC Voltaire and Cholet Basket before joining Limoges in 2018. 

After Monaco, he spent two years in Türkiye, with Merkezefendi and season and a half with Bahcesehir.

Boutsiele has also been a member of the French national team.

The big man returns to the EuroCup after five seasons away

Buducnost adds frontcourt experience with Jerry Boutsiele

Bahcesehir College Istanbul added versatility on the wings by signing guard Matt Mitchell for the coming season, the club announced Monday. Mitchell has spent last season in the EuroLeague with Zalgiris Kaunas, but now returns to the EuroCup where he shined for Besiktas Istanbul in the 2023-24 campaign.

Bahcesehir brings Matt Mitchell back to EuroCup

Bahcesehir College Istanbul added versatility on the wings by signing guard [Matt Mitchell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/matthew-mitchell/012622/) for the coming season, the club announced Monday. Mitchell (1.98 meters, 26 years old) has spent last season in the EuroLeague with Zalgiris Kaunas, but now returns to the EuroCup where he shined for Besiktas Istanbul in the 2023-24 campaign.

Last season, Mitchell made his EuroLeague debut averaging 3.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in a role off the bench in 29 appearances. In the Lithuanian League, he posted 6.7 points and 2.6 rebounds, helping Zalgiris win the championship.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">🙌 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐁𝐚𝐡𝐜̧𝐞𝐬̧𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐫 𝐊𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐣𝐢’𝐧𝐝𝐞!<br><br>🤝 Son olarak EuroLeague ekiplerinden Zalgiris Kaunas forması giyen ABD’li oyuncu Matthew Mitchell Jr., 2025-2026 sezonunda takımımızın başarısı için ter dökecek!<br><br>❤️💙Welcome to our family,… <a href="https://t.co/yQTR1fWiYh">pic.twitter.com/yQTR1fWiYh</a></p>&mdash; Bahçeşehir Koleji Spor Kulübü (@BKBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BKBasketbol/status/1944755147327840520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


Mitchell made his EuroCup debut in the 2023-24 campaign with Besiktas, when he averaged 12.5 points, 4.9 rebounds in 21 games, helping the team reach the semifinals. He was remembered for his performance in one-and-done quarterfinals, when he recorded 22 points and 6 rebounds during Besiktas’s victory against Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Michell played college ball at San Diego State University from 2017 to 2021. After that he took part in the NBA Summer League with San Antonio but that summer he moved to France to join Strasbourg. He tried again for the NBA playing with Denver in the 2022 Summer League, but he was back to Strasbourg for another season, before joining Besiktas.

The guard returns to Istanbul after a year in the EuroLeague with Zalgiris

Besiktas adds depth with Canberk Kus

Besiktas Gain Istanbul announced on Monday the signing of small forward Canberk Kus for the upcoming season. Kus (1.98 meters, 28 years old) played with a fellow Turkish side Mersin last season, averaging 5.7 points and 3.1 rebounds in the Turkish League action.

After finishing his college career at Arkansas State University, Kus started his professional career in 2020 in his native Turkey with Petkimspor. The next season he moved to Galatasaray Istanbul, then spent a year and a half in the same city, but with Darussafaka.

Kus is now set to make his BKT EuroCup debut with another team from the city on Bosporus Strait.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Canberk Kuş Beşiktaş GAİN’de<br><br>Beşiktaş GAİN Takımımız, Canberk Kuş ile sözleşme imzaladı.<br><br>2025–26 sezonu öncesinde transfer çalışmalarını sürdüren Beşiktaş GAİN Takımımız, Türk kısa forvet Canberk Kuş’u kadrosuna kattı.<br><br>Canberk Kuş son olarak Türkiye Sigorta Basketbol Süper… <a href="https://t.co/GWSSlHOJGC">pic.twitter.com/GWSSlHOJGC</a></p>&mdash; Beşiktaş GAİN (@BJK_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJK_Basketbol/status/1944713542667571552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Besiktas GAIN Istanbul continued building its roster for the 2025–26 season by signing playmaker Devon Dotson, who arrives from Joventut Badalona

Besiktas signs point guard Devon Dotson

[Besiktas GAIN Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/besiktas-istanbul/roster/bes/) continued building its roster for the 2025–26 season by signing playmaker [Devon Dotson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/devon-durrell-dotson/013285/), who arrives from Joventut Badalona.

Dotson (1.88 meters, 24 years old) made his European debut last season with Joventut and made an immediate impact in both the Spanish League and the BKT EuroCup. He appeared in 16 EuroCup games, averaging 13.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.0 steals.

Best of Devon Dotson: 2024-25

Dotson played college basketball at the University of Kansas, where he averaged 18.1 points and 4.0 assists in his sophomore season. He began his professional career with the Chicago Bulls and also played in the NBA for the Washington Wizards as well as in the G-League for the Windy City Bulls, Canton Charge and Capital City Go-Go before crossing the Atlantic to join Joventut last summer.

Dotson brings speed, playmaking and scoring instincts to the Besiktas backcourt as the team prepares for a new EuroCup campaign.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Devon Dotson Beşiktaş GAİN’de<br><br>Beşiktaş GAİN Takımımız, Devon Dotson ile sözleşme imzaladı.<br><br>2025–26 sezonu öncesinde transfer çalışmalarını sürdüren Beşiktaş GAİN Takımımız, Birleşik Amerikalı guard Devon Dotson’ı kadrosuna kattı.<br><br>Devon Dotson son olarak İspanya’nın Joventut… <a href="https://t.co/V1odZnNOas">pic.twitter.com/V1odZnNOas</a></p>&mdash; Beşiktaş GAİN (@BJK_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJK_Basketbol/status/1944351174355775925?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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He remains in the EuroCup after debuting in the competition with Joventut

Vote for the best All-EuroCup First Team in history: 2012 vs. 2016

Each season, five standout players earn their place among the competition’s elite as members of the All-EuroCup First Team. Over the years, these selections have featured rising stars, future EuroLeague legends, and unforgettable EuroCup heroes who left their mark on the competition.

Now, it's time to see which lineup stands above the rest.

Our expert panel has seeded the All-EuroCup First Teams into a bracket, and each matchup will be decided by you, the fans! Several times a week, we’ll reveal a new battle on the official **EuroCup Instagram account**, where you can vote for the team that you believe deserves to advance.

Here on [EuroCupBasketball.com](http://EuroCupBasketball.com), we’ll break down each matchup, compare the rosters, and offer our take on who has the edge.

The second faceoff: **2012 vs. 2016**. Two incredible squads. One spot in the next round.

Let the debate begin – and may the best team win!

2012

- [Patrick Beverley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/patrick-beverley/001927/), Spartak
- [Renaldas Seibutis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/renaldas-seibutis/kno/), Rytas
- [Zoran Planinic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/zoran-planinic/afp/), Khimki
- [Nik Caner-Medley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/nik-caner-medley/000722/), Valencia
- [Jonas Valanciunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jonas-valanciunas/000898/), Rytas

2016

- [Errick McCollum](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/errick-mccollum/profile/005216/), Galatasaray  
- [Mardy Collins](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mardy-collins/005463/), Strasbourg
- [Vladimir Micov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/vladimir-micov/000529/), Galatasaray  
- [Davide Pascolo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/davide-pascolo/006385/), Trento
- [Alen Omic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/alen-omic/004222/), Gran Canaria

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This 2012 team was full of players on the rise – and they all play roles that would mesh together well. Beverley emerged as a superstar point guard. Seibutis – only 26 at the time – was a made free throw away from a 50-40-90 season. Planinic can run the offense. Caner-Medley is a hustle player who can stretch the floor, crash the glass. And Valanciunas is an old-school back-to-the-basket threat. What’s more, this a good defensive team from Beverley hounding the ball handlers to Valanciunas blocking shots.

To say that the 2016 team did not fill out its roles as well would be untrue. However, Omic (despite a brilliant offensive season) is not the same scoring threat as Valanciunas and Collins not as consistent a performer as his counterparts. Yes there is great scoring with McCollum and a great glue guy in Micov, but head to head, the 2016 team might struggle in this matchup.

Join us on our journey to crown the greatest All-EuroCup First Team of all time!

NINERS Chemnitz has added another key piece to its roster with the signing of Robbie Beran, the club announced on Saturday. The contract is for the 2025-26 season with an option for a second year

NINERS Chemnitz signs versatile forward Robbie Beran

NINERS Chemnitz has added another key piece to its roster with the signing of Robbie Beran, the club announced on Saturday. The contract is for the 2025-26 season with an option for a second year.

Beran (2.04 meters, 25 years old) arrives from Belgian side Kortrijk Spurs, where he averaged 8.4 points on 40.7% three-point shooting, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in just under 20 minutes per game. At Chemnitz, Beran will be reunited with guard John Newman, who was his teammate last season at Kortrijk.

Known for his tough defensive and excellent outside shooting, Beran made his professional debut last season after playing college basketball at Northwestern and Virginia Tech.

“Robbie was part of very successful teams at Kortrijk as well as in his last two years of college and we hope that he will bring this winning mentality to us,” said head coach Rodrigo Pastore.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Wurfstarker Flügel: NINERS nehmen Robbie Beran unter Vertrag 🔥<br><br>➡️ Zur Pressemitteilung: <a href="https://t.co/x5o3kPYzNj">https://t.co/x5o3kPYzNj</a><br><br>(c) Virginia Tech Basketball <a href="https://t.co/xwxuOk4ZrZ">pic.twitter.com/xwxuOk4ZrZ</a></p>&mdash; NINERS Chemnitz (@ninerschemnitz) <a href="https://twitter.com/ninerschemnitz/status/1943659574717718926?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Turk Telekom Ankara added another piece to its backcourt with the signing of Ata Kahraman

Turk Telekom signs Ata Kahraman

[Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/turk-telekom-ankara/ttk/) added another piece to its backcourt with the signing of Ata Kahraman.

Kahraman (1.92 meters, 26 years old) has played in top Turkish League for each of the past four seasons, including the last two with ONVO Buyukcekmece. He averaged 4.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists over 21 games last season in nearly 19 minutes per night. Kahraman's best game of the season came against Turk Telekom when he poured in 17 points on 5-of-10 three-point shooting and 5 assists in a double overtime win on October.

Kahraman began his career with Bahcesehir College Istanbul and played for Bursaspor Durmazlar and Bornova Belediyesi in the second division before moving up to the top league with Besiktas Istanbul in 2021. He spent a season with Manisa BBSK before making the move to Buyukcekmece.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Ata Kahraman Türk Telekom’da! ✍👏<br><br>Geçtiğimiz sezonu Onvo Büyükçekmece Basketbol’da tamamlayan Ata Kahraman’ı takımımıza kattık. Ailemize hoş geldin Ata Kahraman. 🎉💙🤍 <a href="https://t.co/bjOfTStbNx">pic.twitter.com/bjOfTStbNx</a></p>&mdash; Türk Telekom Basketbol (@TT_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/TT_Basketbol/status/1943721968244601027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The guard has played his entire career in his native Turkiye 

Besiktas Gain Istanbul added another weapon to its frontcourt with the signing of Vitto Brown

Besiktas brings big man Vitto Brown aboard

[Besiktas Gain Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/besiktas-gain-istanbul/bes/) added another weapon to its frontcourt with the signing of [Vitto Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/vitto-brown/013365/).

Brown (2.03 meters, 29 years old) made his EuroLeague debut last season with AS Monaco. He averaged 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 23 EuroLeague appearances – including 11 as a starter – in helping the club reach the Final Four. His numbers jumped to 8.1 points and 2.8 boards in the French League.

The power forward returns to Turkiye after spending two seasons with Pinar Karsiyaka Izmir, which he led to the Turkish League semifinals two seasons ago. He was worth 13.4 points on 44.3% three-point shooting and 4.6 rebounds in 36 Turkish League games that season with Izmir.

Best of Vitto Brown: 2024-25

Brown was a member of a powerful University of Wisconsin team that reached the 2015 NCAA Tournament championship game. He was a teammate there of future EuroLeague and EuroCup players Nigel Hayes-Davis, Sam Dekker and Frank Kaminsky. He began his professional career in the G League with the Wisconsin Herd and later played for the San Diego Clippers, Maine Red Claws and Erie BayHawks before coming to Europe in 2020.

His first season in Europe was in France with Le Mans Sarthe Basket. Brown then played for Real Betis Baloncesto in Spain before joining Karsiyaka in 2022.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Vitto Brown Beşiktaş GAİN’de<br><br>Beşiktaş GAİN Takımımız, Vitto Brown ile sözleşme imzaladı.<br><br>2025–26 sezonu öncesinde transfer çalışmalarını sürdüren Erkek Basketbol Takımımız, Birleşik Amerikalı uzun forvet Vitto Brown’ı kadrosuna kattı.<br><br>Vitto Brown son olarak Fransa’nın Monaco… <a href="https://t.co/5A4pGiWHMS">pic.twitter.com/5A4pGiWHMS</a></p>&mdash; Beşiktaş GAİN (@BJK_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJK_Basketbol/status/1943988727056925105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Vote for the best All-EuroCup First Team in history: 2015 vs. 2010

The first faceoff: **2015 vs. 2010**. Two incredible squads. One spot in the next round.

Let the debate begin – and may the best team win!

2015

- [Tyrese Rice](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/tyrese-rice/003367/), Khimki
- [Petteri Koponen](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/petteri-koponen/004178/), Khimki
- [Sammy Mejia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/sammy-mejia/001946/), Banvit
- [Derrick Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/derrick-brown/004425/), Lokomotiv
- [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/walter-tavares/005791/), Gran Canaria

2010

- [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/nando-de-colo/002100/), Valencia
- [Immanuel McElroy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/immanuel-mcelroy/jnp/), ALBA
- [Devin Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/devin-smith/001274/), Panellinios
- [Marko Banic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/marko-banic/ats/), Bilbao
- [Matt Nielsen](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/matt-nielsen/jrd/), Valencia

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With all due respect, I see this one as a no-brainer. The chemistry between teammates Rice and Koponen in the backcourt and the length of Brown and Tavares in the frontcourt is simply outstanding. Add to the Mejia's shot-making ability. Wow!

The 2010 team has a 23-year-old De Colo, who was already a force, but not quite the EuroLeague MVP he would become a few years later. Smith was also a few years away from becoming an All-EuroLeague candidate. McElroy was the best player on a very good ALBA team, but not a star.

In my eyes, the 2010 team just doesn’t have enough to compete with its 2015 counterparts. But what do you think?