Valencia adds Yankuba Sima, extends Millan Jimenez

Valencia bolstered its frontcourt by inking center Yankuba Sima to a three-year deal. Sima (2.11 meters, 28 years old) arrives from Unicaja Malaga, where he averaged 4.9 points and 2.8 rebounds in 33 Spanish League games last season, in which he helped his team win the Spanish Copa del Rey, Intercontinental Cup, BCL and Spanish SuperCup titles. Born in Girona, Spain, Sima started to play basketball in his native city, joining the Canarias Basketball Academy in 2013. He went on to play in the United States for Arlington County, St John's University and Oklahoma State University before starting his professional basketball career with BAXI Manresa. Sima also played for Umana Reyer Venice of Italy before joining Unicaja in January 2023. Sima also helped Unicaja win a BCL title in 2024 and has been a member of the Spanish national team. He won two European Championships medals with the Spanish U20 squad: silver in 2015 and gold in 2016. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">🧡 Benvingut, <a href="https://twitter.com/Yankusima?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Yankusima</a>!<br><br>Cas 👉 Valencia Basket fortalece su juego interior con la llegada de Yankuba Sima<a href="https://t.co/2Y85ZdAf3a">https://t.co/2Y85ZdAf3a</a><br><br>Val 👉 Valencia Basket enfortix el seu joc interior amb l&#39;arribada de Yankuba Sima<a href="https://t.co/m7oo2pclxD">https://t.co/m7oo2pclxD</a><br><br>Eng 👉 Valencia Basket strengthens its… <a href="https://t.co/SqGTLBF1Wz">pic.twitter.com/SqGTLBF1Wz</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/1941196237253865551?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Valencia also announced a new deal with shooting guard Millan Jimenez, who re-signed his contract until the end of the 2027-28 season. Jimenez (1.99 meters, 22 years old) joined Valencia in 2018 and made his EuroLeague debut with his current team in the 2019-20 campaign. Last season, Jimenez was sent on loan to Monbus Obradoiro, averaging 8.4 points on 41.7% three-pointers and 3.1 rebounds in 34 Spanish second division games. He has also played for San Pablo Burgos, as for the Spanish national team in all youth categories. He helped Spain win a gold medal at the 2002 U20 European Championships. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">🧡 ¡Vamos, <a href="https://twitter.com/MillanJG16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MillanJG16</a>!<br><br>Cas 👉 Millán Jiménez amplía su contrato con Valencia Basket hasta 2028<a href="https://t.co/84YzOd8ZBQ">https://t.co/84YzOd8ZBQ</a><br><br>Val 👉 Millán Jiménez amplia el seu contracte amb Valencia Basket fins a 2028<a href="https://t.co/oERPrVxYG5">https://t.co/oERPrVxYG5</a><br><br>Eng 👉 Millán Jiménez extends his contract with… <a href="https://t.co/JW5g6jcBPG">pic.twitter.com/JW5g6jcBPG</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/1941406783626494303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Both players signed respective multi-year deals


Paris Basketball announced that it has signed power forward Derek Willis for the 2025-26 season. 

Paris plucks Derek Willis from Efes

[Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/roster/prs/) announced on Friday that it has signed power forward [Derek Willis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/derek-willis/009664/) for the 2025-26 season.

Willis (30 years old, 2.05 meters) arrives from Anadolu Efes Istanbul, where he has spent the last two seasons. In that time, he has averaged 5.2 points on 40.8% three-point shooting and 3.1 rebounds over 53 games in a reserve role.

The Anadolu Efes star looks back at some posts on his Social Media.

Derek Willis | In The Post

Willis started his professional career with the Grand Rapids Gold of the G League, and he also played for Goettingen and ratiopharm Ulm in Germany, Brindisi and Umana Reyer Venice in Italy and Joventut Badalona in Spain. In college, Willis helped the University of Kentucky reach the NCAA Tournament Final Four in 2015. He has also been a member of the USA national team.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">WELCOME <a href="https://twitter.com/derekxwillis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@derekxwillis</a> ! <br>Le Paris Basketball est fier d’annoncer l’arrivée de Derek Willis en provenance de l’Efes Anadolu ! LET’S GO 💪 <a href="https://t.co/zd63rKq8it">pic.twitter.com/zd63rKq8it</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1941076796474270207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Next season will be Willis's third straight in the EuroLeague

Anadolu Efes Istanbul announced on Friday that it has agreed to a new deal with veteran guard Rodrigue Beaubois. The contract is for the 2025-26 season with an option for the following year

Rodrigue Beaubois pens new deal with Efes

[Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/roster/ist/) announced on Friday that it has agreed to a new deal with veteran guard [Rodrigue Beaubois](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rodrigue-beaubois/006590/). The contract is for the 2025-26 season with an option for the following year.

Beaubois (1.88 meters, 37 years old) is – alongside Shane Larkin – Efes's longest-tenured player. They both debuted with Efes in 2018 and led the club to EuroLeague crowns in 2021 and 2022. Last season he averaged 8.9 points on 45.9% three-point shooting and 1.6 assists over 33 EuroLeague games. Beaubois comes into this season ranked 10th in EuroLeague history with 513 three-pointers made and 19th with 3,113 points scored.

The Anadolu Efes Istanbul player talks about his career, his team, and his coach, sharing his thoughts on the EuroLeague and offering valuable advice to future players: never give up and always believe in yourself.

Rodrigue Beaubois | Making a Pro

Beaubois came through the youth team at Cholet Basket and was drafted in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft. He spent four seasons with the Dallas Mavericks and won the NBA championship in 2011. Beaubois returned to Europe in 2014, first with Spirou Charleroi in Belgium and then with Le Mans and Strasbourg in France. He made his EuroLeague debut with Strasbourg in 2015 and then played in the competition for two more seasons with Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz before joining Efes.

His trophy case includes three Turkish League championships and one Turkish Cup with Efes, the 2008 French Cup with Cholet. Beaubois has also played for the French national team.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">💪 Rodi 1+1 yıl daha ait olduğu yerde! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BenimYerimBuras%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenimYerimBurası</a> <a href="https://t.co/TLhv5i7DWK">pic.twitter.com/TLhv5i7DWK</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/1941067090867495039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

More Beaubois headlines

The guard enters his eighth season with the club

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan has secured the services of Quinn Ellis from Dolomiti Energia Trento.

Milan lands up-and-coming talent Quinn Ellis

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan has secured the services of [Quinn Ellis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/quinn-ellis/012593/) on a multi-year deal, the club confirmed on Friday.

Ellis (1.95 meters, 22 years old) arrives from Dolomiti Energia Trento, where he averaged 7.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 16 BKT EuroCup games last season.

He improved his numbers in the Italian League, averaging 10.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 32 games. He helped Trento win the 2024-25 Italian Cup title.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">WELCOME QUINN 🩶❤️<br>&quot;Sono super entusiasta di entrare a far parte di un club così importante, storico e con una cultura basata sulle vittorie. E&#39; una grande opportunità per crescere e competere al massimo livello. Non vedo l&#39;ora di giocare davanti a tutti i tifosi dell&#39;Olimpia&quot;.… <a href="https://t.co/6qOo0ulfPs">pic.twitter.com/6qOo0ulfPs</a></p>&mdash; Olimpia Milano (@OlimpiaMI1936) <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936/status/1941051858971513323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ellis started his career in Barking Abbey Crusaders of his native England and has played in Italy since 2019, first for Orlandina Basket Capo d'Orlando and then for JB Casale Monferrato before joining Trento in 2023. He is also a member of the British national team.

More Milan News

After two EuroCup seasons with Trento, the Englishman is EuroLeague-bound

KK Crvena zvezda has announced the signing of Tyson Carter, who has spent the last three seasons with Unicaja Malaga. 

Crvena Zvezda wraps up deal for Tyson Carter

[Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/) has announced the signing of [Tyson Carter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tyson-carter/011305/), who has spent the last three seasons with Unicaja Malaga. The length of the contract has not been disclosed.

Carter (1.93 meters, 27 years old) returns to the EuroLeague after previously playing four times for Zenit St. Petersburg in the 2021-22 campaign. However, the American guard played a total of just over 36 minutes across those four games.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sr" dir="ltr">Нови члан црвено-белих је Тајсон Картер! 🔴⚪️<br><br>Досадашњи играч Уникахе и МВП финалног турнира Лиге Шампиона, потписао је уговор са нашим клубом и представљаће велико појачање на позицији бека за КК Црвена звезда Меридианбет!<br><br>Welcome to red and whites, Carter!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkcz</a>… <a href="https://t.co/4Dv5RftHj9">pic.twitter.com/4Dv5RftHj9</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1940821701274620230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Having made his professional debut with Lavrio in 2020-21, averaging 17.8 points per night in six Basketball Champions League appearances, Carter signed for Zenit but was unable to make his mark with the then-EuroLeague team. It has been with Unicaja, however, where Carter has really established himself.

In the BCL, he has improved his numbers each year with Unicaja, posting 9.3 points in 18 games in 2022-23, 10.7 points in 15 games in 2023-24, and 12.8 points in 16 games in 2024-25. Carter helped lead to Unicaja to back-to-back BCL titles, while he was named as the BCL Final Four MVP in 2024-25.

Domestically, Carter also guided Unicaja to two Spanish Cup triumphs in 2022-23 and 2024-25, as well as the Spanish Super Cup in 2024.

More Crvena Zvezda News

He has shined with Unicaja since featuring for Zenit in the EuroLeague

A world-class head coach and a legendary club have crossed paths again, as [Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/) has appointed Sergio Scariolo on a three-year deal.

Scariolo, 64, last coached Virtus Bologna in the 2022-23 season. [He replaces Chus Mateo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/real-madrid-parts-ways-with-coach-chus-mateo/), who led *Los Blancos* to the EuroLeague title in that campaign. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">👔 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BienvenidoScariolo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BienvenidoScariolo</a> 👔 <a href="https://t.co/80JiLsrdxj">pic.twitter.com/80JiLsrdxj</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/1940829703172174320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Italian play-caller started his coaching career with Scavolini Pesaro, Aurora Desio and Fortitudo Bologna. Scariolo first left his native Italy to coach Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz in 1997 before joining Real Madrid in 1999 and leading the team for three seasons. 

Scariolo has also coached Unicaja Malaga of Spain, Khimki Moscow Region of Russia, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan of Italy, as well as working for the NBA's Toronto Raptors as assistant coach. Scariolo has led the Spanish national team to unprecedented success.

The Crossover S5 Ep 3: Sergio Scariolo

Success came early in Scariolo's coaching career as he inspired Scavolini to the Italian League title in 1990 and reached the EuroLeague Final Four in 1991. He led Baskonia to the 1999 Spanish Cup and lifted the Spanish League trophy with Real Madrid in 2000. Scariolo went on to lead Unicaja to its first golden age, winning the Spanish Cup in 2005, the Spanish League in 2006 and reaching the EuroLeague Final Four in 2007. Scariolo helped Toronto win the NBA championship in 2019 and led Virtus to the BKT EuroCup crown in 2022.

Simply put, Scariolo is one of the best national team coaches of all-time, helping a generation of players led by Pau Gasol, Juan Carlos Navarro, Marc Gasol, Ricky Rubio and Rudy Fernandez, among others, dominate FIBA competitions. He guided Spain to four EuroBasket gold medals in 2009, 2011, 2015 and 2022, won the FIBA World Cup in 2019 and also earned two Olympic medals: silver in 2012 and bronze in 2016. He helped Spain get a bronze medal at EuroBasket 2017.

More Real Madrid News

Real Madrid brings back coach Sergio Scariolo

After three years at the helm, Chus Mateo has been relieved of his duties as Real Madrid head coach.

Real Madrid parts ways with coach Chus Mateo

After three years at the helm, Chus Mateo has been relieved of his duties as [Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/) head coach.

The 56-year-old had an 81-39 record with Real Madrid in the EuroLeague and guided the team to its 11th EuroLeague championship in 2023.

Most recently, Mateo led *Los Blancos* to a second Spanish League title in a row (2023-24; 2024-25), while he also lifted the Spanish Cup (2023-24) and two Spanish Super Cups (2021-22; 2022-23) during his time in charge. He was the 2023-24 EuroLeague Coach of the Year.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Comunicado Oficial: Chus Mateo.</p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/1940810778388394097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mateo took the reins from Pablo Laso on a full-time basis in the summer of 2022, having stepped in for Laso due to health problems in the latter part of the 2021-22 campaign. During his time as interim head coach, he helped the Spanish giant secure the 2021-22 Spanish League crown, which proved crucial in him getting the full-time job.

Real Madrid reached the EuroLeague Championship Game in each of Mateo’s first two seasons as head coach before falling in the playoffs last season.

The Spaniard led Los Blancos to the 2023 EuroLeague title

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne added another roster piece into its frontcourt, signing center Bodian Massa on a two-year deal, the club announced Thursday. He is ASVEL's second addition this summer, after club signed forward Zac Seljaas last week.

ASVEL shores up paint with Bodian Massa

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne added another roster piece into its frontcourt, signing center [Bodian Massa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/bodian-massa/012618/) on a two-year deal, the club announced Thursday. He is ASVEL's second addition this summer, after club [signed forward Zac Seljaas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/ldlc-asvel-reels-in-zac-seljaas/) last week.

Massa (2.10 meters, 27 years old) has spent last season with BAXI Manresa, where he posted 5.4 points and 5.5 rebounds in the Spanish League, as well as 6.4 points and 4.3 rebounds in the Basketball Champions League.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Bienvenue Bodian ! 🇫🇷<br><br>Nous sommes heureux de vous annoncer la signature du pivot international français Bodian Massa pour les deux prochaines saisons au sein du club.<br><br>Solide pivot passé par Fos-Provence, Strasbourg, la JL Bourg et dernièrement Manresa, Bodian Massa (27 ans,… <a href="https://t.co/VS1b1g8ijD">pic.twitter.com/VS1b1g8ijD</a></p>&mdash; LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL/status/1940770719744291005?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In the 2023-24 season, Massa helped Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse reach the BKT EuroCup Finals, posting 7.8 points and 4.1 rebounds.

Before that, Massa made his debut in the French second division with Fos-Provence, and with the exception of the 2018-19 campaign when he played with Saint Chamond, Massa remained there for six years. Massa helped Fos-Provence achieve promotion from the second division in 2020-21, and then remained for the team's first season among the French elite before joining Strasbourg in the summer of 2022.

Massa is now set to make his EuroLeague debut with ASVEL.

The 27-year old is set for his EuroLeague debut

Paris adds Joel Ayayi to the mix

Paris Basketball continues to rebuild the roster for its second EuroLeague campaign by adding guard [Joel Ayayi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/joel-ayayi/006904/), the club announced Thursday. He represents the second signing of the day for the French League champions, after they announced the [arrival of Jeremy Morgan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/paris-brings-shooting-guard-jeremy-morgan-aboard/) earlier in the day.

Ayayi (1.96 meters, 25 years old) arrives from a fellow French side Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse where he posted 7.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals in the BKT EuroCup last season.

Ayayi displayed his versatility in the French League, too, posting 9.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.2 steals last season.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">WELCOME <a href="https://twitter.com/joel_ayayi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@joel_ayayi</a> ! <br>Le Paris Basketball est fier d’accueillir l’arrière en provenance de la JL Bourg, qui va découvrir l’EuroLeague avec le club ! <a href="https://t.co/glHbHteC73">pic.twitter.com/glHbHteC73</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1940759752440795301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In youth categories, Ayayi helped INSEP Paris win the 2017 EuroLeague NextGen crown, then went on to play college basketball with Gonzaga University, which he helped reached the NCAA Tournament finals in 2021.

The first season he turned pro, Ayayi spent time with the Washington Wizards in the NBA and its G-League affiliate Capital City Go-Go. He remained in the G-League the following season with Lakeland Magic, then returned to his native France in 2023-24 to play with Nanterre 92, before joining Bourg.

Ayayi is now set to make his EuroLeague debut with the club from the French capital.

The guard is making a move from the EuroCup