Virtus Bologna has added versatility and athleticism on both ends of the floor with the signing of swingman Ognjen Dobric, who has signed a two-year deal at the club. Last season in the EuroLeague, Dobric started in a career-high 19 games for Crvena Zvezda Belgrade, averaging 9.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

Virtus Bologna inks swingman Ognjen Dobric

Virtus Segafredo Bologna has added versatility and athleticism on both ends of the floor with the signing of swingman [Ognjen Dobric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ognjen-dobric/004007/), who has signed a two-year deal at the club. For Dobric (2.00 meters, 28 years old), this will be the first time playing outside of his native Serbia. Last season in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, he started in a career-high 19 games for Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, averaging 9.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and an 8.1 PIR.

Ognjen Dobric best plays of the 2022-23 season

Dobric has spent the past seven years wearing Zvezda's jersey, having come through the club's youth academy but spent the first three years of his career on loan at the club's affiliate team, FMP Zeleznik. During his time with Zvezda, Dobric has played in six EuroLeague campaigns, averaging 7.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and a 6.3 PIR.

### Dobric is coming off his best season to date

The 28-year-old set a number of new personal bests in the 2022-23 season, having career highs of 306 points, 78 rebounds, 49 assists and an accumulated PIR of 252. Dobric had his lowest number of turnovers, 31, over the last three years, too. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">🔏 OGNJEN DOBRIC ARRIVA A BOLOGNA, UNO DI NOI!<br><br>Welcome to Bologna ⚪️⚫️<a href="https://twitter.com/OgnjenDobric?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OgnjenDobric</a> <a href="https://t.co/Gnn1F7XQfp">pic.twitter.com/Gnn1F7XQfp</a></p>&mdash; Virtus Segafredo Bologna (@VirtusSegafredo) <a href="https://twitter.com/VirtusSegafredo/status/1679470116331741184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### A number of accolades

Domestically, Dobric has achieved plenty of success with Zvezda, including winning the triple – the Adriatic League, the Serbian League and the Serbian Cup – in 2017, 2021 and 2022. In total, he has lifted the Adriatic League title four times, the Serbian League trophy on six occasions, the Serbian Cup four times and the Adriatic League Super Cup once. Dobric is someone who has often come into his own at the business end of the season, being named the Adriatic League Finals MVP in 2022, the Serbian League Playoffs MVP in 2017 and 2021, and the Serbian Cup MVP in 2021. Dobric is also a member of the Serbian national team.

Virtus Bologna News

Ognjen Dobric, the latest recruit at Virtus Segafredo Bologna, looks for a pass during a Turkish Airlines EuroLeague game for Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade in the 2022-23 season.

Virtus inks swingman Ognjen Dobric

Luke Sikma has completed his move to Olympiacos Piraeus, signing a two-year contract with the Greek side. Sikma (2.03 meters, 33 years old) is heading into his first EuroLeague season away from ALBA Berlin and his fifth in total. At Olympiacos, Sikma will be hoping to make the EuroLeague Playoffs for the first time in his career.

Olympiacos Piraeus adds playmaking forward Luke Sikma

[Luke Sikma](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luke-sikma/006589/) has completed his move to Olympiacos Piraeus, signing a two-year contract with the Greek side. Sikma (2.03 meters, 33 years old) is heading into his first Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season away from ALBA Berlin – and his fifth in total – after a campaign that saw him average 7.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.0 steals and a 12.9 PIR. The Round 3 MVP in the 2022-23 season has become a favorite among EuroLeague fans for his passing ability from the 4 position and the way in which he puts his fingerprints on the game. At Olympiacos, Sikma will be hoping to make the EuroLeague Playoffs for the first time in his career.

The best plays of ALBA Berlin forward Luke Sikma during the 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Luke Sikma's top plays in 2022-23

### A forward who thinks like a guard

One of the most enjoyable parts about Sikma's game is his playmaking, as the power forward regularly racks up assists and seems tailor-made to play under a coach like Georgios Bartzokas. The likes of Thomas Walkup and the now departed Kostas Sloukas have thrived in Olympiacos's system in recent years, with both players recording more than 200 assists apiece in the 2022-23 campaign, and it would be a surprise if Sikma did not immediately fit in at Peace and Friendship Stadium. In fact, Sikma had a total of 161 assists last season, the 11th most in the EuroLeague and 51 more than the next highest forward in this list, Dzanan Musa in 20th with 110.

Even with rebounds, Sikma often finds a way to battle with opposition centers and secure extra possessions for his team. The American closed the last campaign with a sum of 175 rebounds, good enough for 16th best in the EuroLeague. With Sasha Vezenkov having thrived in this aspect for Olympiacos, grabbing an incredible 274 boards in the 2022-23 season, it will be important that Sikma also makes an impact in this regard, too.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="el" dir="ltr">✍️🏽 Η ΚΑΕ Ολυμπιακός ανακοινώνει την απόκτηση του Λουκ Σίκμα.<br><br>Welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/LCSikma43?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LCSikma43</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympiacosBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympiacosBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreOlympiacos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreOlympiacos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TogetherWeFight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TogetherWeFight</a><a href="https://t.co/fWWMMfOkUs">https://t.co/fWWMMfOkUs</a></p>&mdash; OLYMPIACOS BC (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/1679445566860804098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Four seasons in the EuroLeague

Sikma has spent the last four years playing in the EuroLeague, having made his competition debut with ALBA in 2019-20. Since then, he has gone on to play in 121 games, starting 112 times and posting 8.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.0 steals and a 14.3 PIR. Curiously, his best statistical season in the EuroLeague was his first in the competition, as he averaged 9.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 16.6 PIR in 28 games. During the last campaign, however, Sikma did have his best-ever year for assists, recording 4.9 dimes per game.

Since ALBA's return to Europe's premier club basketball competition in 2019, the club has not only failed to reach the playoffs in each of the last four years but it has failed to have a .500 record. Over the last four years, ALBA has gone 44-80 in the EuroLeague, so upon Sikma's move to Olympiacos, he should have a better chance of not only having a winning record but securing a spot in the postseason.

The 33-year-old began his professional career in Spain with La Palma in 2011-12 before going on to play for Burgos (2012-13), Tenerife (2013-15), Valencia Basket (2015-17) and, for the last six years, ALBA. Sikma was named the BKT EuroCup MVP in 2019 after helping guide ALBA back to the EuroLeague, which, in addition to three German League titles, means that he leaves the club as a modern-day legend.

Olympiacos News

Luke Sikma, who has just joined Olympiacos Piraeus, in action for ALBA Berlin in the 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Olympiacos adds playmaking forward Luke Sikma

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has announced a signing of veteran small forward Mateusz Ponitka, who comes on a two-year deal. Ponitka (1.98 meters, 29 years old) has spent last season with Panathinaikos Athens where he averaged 8.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 27 EuroLeague appearances mostly off the bench.

Partizan adds versatility with Mateusz Ponitka

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has announced a signing of veteran small forward [Mateusz Ponitka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mateusz-ponitka/004172/), who comes on a two-year deal. Ponitka (1.98 meters, 29 years old) has spent last season with Panathinaikos Athens where he averaged 8.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 27 EuroLeague appearances mostly off the bench.

Ponitka is a veteran of six EuroLeague seasons. Before playing with Panathinaikos, he spent three seasons with Zenit St Petersburg. This will be Ponitka’s fourth EuroLeague side after also playing making his debut in the competition with Asseco Prokom in 2012-13, and 2015-16 season with Stelmet Zielona Gora, both of his native Poland.

The best plays of new Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade forward Mateusz Ponitka from the 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Mateusz Ponitka's top plays of the 2022-23 season

A summer ago, Ponitka impressed the world of basketball leading the Polish national team to the semifinal at EuroBasket 2022. He averaged 13.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.6 steals at the tournament and was at his best with a triple-double of 26 points, 16 boards and 10 assists in a quarterfinal upset of Slovenia.

A product of the youth system at Kasprowiczanka Ostrow, Ponitka made his professional debut with Tempcold AZS Politechnika. He has also played for Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar in Russia, Iberostar Tenerife in Spain, Telenet Ostend in Belgium and Pinar Karsiyaka in Turkey. 

Ponitka was chosen as the 2015-16 EuroCup Rising Star and named to the All-EuroCup Second Team after leading Zielona Gora to the EuroCup Quarterfinals that season. Ponitka has won both the Polish League crown and the Belgium League championship twice, lifted the Belgian Cup two times and captured the Intercontinental Cup in 2017 with Tenerife. He also helped Zenit win the VTB United League championship in 2022.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Welcome to Belgrade, Mateusz!✊🏽🖤🤍<br><br>Mateuš Ponitka je novo pojačanje Partizana Mozzart Bet!<br><br>🔗 <a href="https://t.co/Z6ZZgvVSsc">https://t.co/Z6ZZgvVSsc</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://t.co/ETzK4hgXlg">pic.twitter.com/ETzK4hgXlg</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/1679434261491851264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul has confirmed the signing of Sertac Sanli until the end of the 2024-25 season. Sanli (31 years old, 2.12 meters) arrives from FC Barcelona. He heads back to Türkiye after a two-year spell at Barca, in which the club reached two Final Fours in a row. Sanli, a EuroLeague champion with Anadolu Efes in 2021, has played 135 games in the competition over a six-season span.

Sertac Sanli returns to Türkiye, joins Fenerbahce

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul has confirmed the signing of center [Sertac Sanli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sertac-sanli/002968/) on a two-year deal. Sanli (31 years old, 2.12 meters) arrives from FC Barcelona, where he averaged 6.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists and a 5.1 PIR across 36 appearances, of which 20 came as a starter, in the 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season. He heads back to Turkiye after a two-year spell at Barca, in which the club reached two Final Fours in a row. Sanli, a EuroLeague champion with Anadolu Efes Istanbul in 2021, has played 135 games in the competition over a six-season span.

The top plays of FC Barcelona center Sertac Sanli in the 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Sertac Sanli's top plays in 2022-23

### Making a name in the EuroLeague

Sanli first appeared in the EuroLeague back in the 2011-12 campaign with Galatasaray Istanbul, playing limited minutes across three games. Seven years later, in the 2018-19 season, the big man returned to Europe's premier club basketball competition with Efes, again playing limited minutes. The following season, however, he saw a big jump in his game time before doubling his time on the court in the 2020-21 campaign, which is when Efes won the first of its back-to-back titles. In the summer of 2021, Sanli opted to join Saras Jasikevicius's project at Barca, with the Turkiye international going on to reach two Final Fours in a row with the Blaugrana; in European basketball's showpiece event, Barca twice fell in the semifinals to archrival Real Madrid. Sanli is coming off a season in which he played by far the most minutes in his EuroLeague career, 617:56, an increase of 133:53 minutes compared to the 2021-22 campaign, which goes to show how highly Coach Jasikevicius thought of him.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Sertaç Şanlı Fenerbahçe Beko’da! ✍️💛💙<br><br>👉 <a href="https://t.co/SDZEq9XrMP">https://t.co/SDZEq9XrMP</a> <a href="https://t.co/zdbHgzTH98">pic.twitter.com/zdbHgzTH98</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/1679415699981193220?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Sanli's journey back to Turkiye

After beginning his career with Pi Koleji Ankara in his native Turkiye in 2008, Sanli joined Galatasaray in 2010 and remained there until 2015, but he did go out on loan to Tofas Bursa in 2011, to Royal Hali Gaziantep in the 2013-14 season and to Usak Sportif in the 2014-15 campaign. The following year, in 2015-16, he moved to Trabzonspor Basket on a permanent deal, before spending the next two seasons – 2016-17 and 2017-18 – at Beşiktas Basketbol. In 2018, Sanli signed for Efes, which saw him return to the EuroLeague. Since then, Sanli has established himself as one of the most versatile big men in the competition. Next season, he will hope that he can reach another EuroLeague Final Four, this time playing under the orders of Fenerbahce head coach Dimitris Itoudis.

Fenerbahce News

New Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul signing Sertac Sanli in action for FC Barcelona during the 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Sertac Sanli returns to Turkiye, joins Fenerbahce

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has brought back a fan favorite to the Serbian capital, signing guard Ognjen Jaramaz to a two-year deal.

Ognjen Jaramaz returns to Partizan Belgrade

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has brought back a fan favorite to the Serbian capital, signing guard [Ognjen Jaramaz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ognjen-jaramaz/004058/) to a two-year deal, the club announced on Thursday. Jaramaz (1.93 meters, 27 years old) arrives from FC Bayern Munich, where he spent the last two years, his first two in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. Last season, in 25 appearances, he averaged 6.4 points, 1.5 assists and 1.2 rebounds.

Ognjen Jaramaz's best plays with Bayern

### Returning to Partizan

Prior to his time in Bayern, Jaramaz played two and a half seasons with Partizan, where he was one of the team leaders and helped the side capture back-to-back Serbian Cups. He also appeared in 26 BKT EuroCup games with Partizan, posting 9.2 points, 2.7 assists and 2.1 rebounds over that span.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">@jaramazognjen is back home!🖤🤍<br><br>🔗 <a href="https://t.co/Q9EiM35LF4">https://t.co/Q9EiM35LF4</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://t.co/WmbZte8MY9">pic.twitter.com/WmbZte8MY9</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/1679394416300109824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Jaramaz is a product of the Partizan youth system but moved to Mega Belgrade, where he made his professional debut in 2013. He also played half of a season with Burgos in Spain. At youth level, Jaramaz was a member of Serbia's gold-medal winning team at the 2015 U20 European Championship and also won a bronze at the same tournament a year earlier. He is now a member of the Serbian national team.

Partizan News

Ognjen Jaramaz, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade's newest signing, in action for FC Bayern Munich in the 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Ognjen Jaramaz returns to Partizan

FC Barcelona has confirmed the signing of Willy Hernangomez. Hernangomez (2.11 meters, 29 years old) spent the last seven seasons playing in the NBA. The Spanish center has previous experience of playing in the EuroLeague, having played 17 games for Real Madrid.

FC Barcelona signs EuroBasket MVP Willy Hernangomez

FC Barcelona has confirmed the signing of [Willy Hernangomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/willy-hernangomez/003196/) on a three-year deal. Hernangomez (2.11 meters, 29 years old) has spent the last seven seasons playing in the NBA, most recently averaging 6.9 points and 4.7 rebounds in 12:05 minutes across 38 games for the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2022-23 campaign. The Spanish center has previous experience of playing in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, having played 17 games – all of which came from the bench – for Real Madrid in the 2012-13 and 2015-16 seasons, posting 3.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and a 4.4 PIR.

### Crossing the Real Madrid-Barcelona divide

Hernangomez came through Real's youth academy and made his EuroLeague debut in the 2012-13 campaign, playing a total of 14:24 minutes over three games. In that time, he scored 4 points and grabbed 3 assists. After a two-year loan spell at Sevilla between 2013 and 2015, which saw Hernangomez average 8.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and a 10.3 PIR in 16 7DAYS EuroCup games in 2014-15, he got another chance in the EuroLeague with Real. In what proved to be his final season for *Los Blancos* before heading to the NBA, Hernangomez averaged 4.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and a 5.6 PIR in 11:10 minutes across 14 bench appearances in the 2015-16 campaign. Just like Nikola Mirotic and Nicolas Laprovittola before him, Hernangomez is the latest former Real player to sign for Barca.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">[𝐔́𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐀 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐀]<br><br>Willy Hernangómez, culer fins al 2026! 💙❤</p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1679251267992842241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Once in the NBA, Hernangomez made a positive impact while playing for the New York Knicks, being named to the All-Rookie First Team in the 2016-17 season. Overall, the Spaniard has played a total of 312 games in the NBA, having spent two years with the Knicks (2016-18), two years with the Charlotte Hornets (2018-20) and three years with the New Orleans Pelicans (2020-23). 

### Spain success

In the summer of 2022, Hernangomez was named the MVP of the EuroBasket tournament after playing a key role in leading Spain to the gold medal. With the Spanish national team, the center was also been a part of the gold medal-winning squads at the 2015 EuroBasket and the 2019 FIBA World Cup. In 2017, Hernangomez achieved a bronze medal at the 2017 EuroBasket with *La Roja*. At youth level, he won a gold medal at the 2011 U18 European Championship and a silver made at the 2014 U20 European Championship. Now, seven years after leaving Real, he is now back in Spain and has a chance to display his talents with *Los Blancos*' archrival, Barca, in the EuroLeague.

Barcelona News

New FC Barcelona signing Willy Hernangomez in action for Real Madrid in the 2015-16 season, his final year at the club before heading to the NBA.

Barcelona signs EuroBasket MVP Willy Hernangomez

There are 13 years separating new Crvena Zvezda Belgrade arrivals Milos Teodosic and Marko Simonovic, yet both players head back to Serbia with a shared objective: success. Zvezda may not have reached the EuroLeague Playoffs since 2016, but the veteran point guard and the young big man hope to bring that run to an end next season.

New Crvena Zvezda signings Milos Teodosic, Marko Simonovic return to Serbia with one thing in mind

There are 13 years separating new Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade arrivals [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/crvena-zvezda-brings-home-legend-milos-teodosic/) and [Marko Simonovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/crvena-zvezda-gets-bigger-with-marko-simonovic/), yet both players head back to Serbia with a shared objective: success. Zvezda may not have reached the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Playoffs since 2016, but the veteran point guard and the young big man hope to bring that run to an end next season.

For the 36-year-old Teodosic, he has joined the club he has been a die-hard fan of since he was a boy. It's unclear just how many more years of Milos magic we will be able to see before he retires – he has inked a one-year deal at Zvezda – but guiding the club to a playoff run would only enhance the strong connection that many Serbs, particularly those on the red-and-white side of Belgrade, have towards Teodosic.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Proslavljeni srpski košarkaš i jedan od najtrofejnijih igrača u istoriji naše zemlje, Miloš Teodosić, novo je pojačanje KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet!<br><br>Dobro došao, <a href="https://twitter.com/MilosTeodosic4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MilosTeodosic4</a>! <br><br>Detaljnije: <a href="https://t.co/PHcWnuP0YC">https://t.co/PHcWnuP0YC</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkcz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreTheTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreTheTeam</a> <a href="https://t.co/DBVt8BJNZo">pic.twitter.com/DBVt8BJNZo</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1678730778383876097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

It is a slightly different story for Simonovic. The 23-year-old Montenegrin has spent the last two years in the NBA with the Chicago Bulls, but before that, between 2019 and 2021, he played for Serbian team Mega Basket. On his return to Europe – and to Serbia – he will get the chance to play in the EuroLeague for the first time in his career, which should provide the platform for Simonovic to establish himself as one of the continent's best young players.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Crnogorski centar i bivši igrač <a href="https://twitter.com/chicagobulls?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@chicagobulls</a> Marko Simonović, novo je pojačanje KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet! <br><br>Detaljnije: <a href="https://t.co/HzJEHxo7L1">https://t.co/HzJEHxo7L1</a><br><br>Dobro došao, Marko!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkcz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TogetherWeCan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TogetherWeCan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreTheTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreTheTeam</a> <a href="https://t.co/GKBDL2Aod6">pic.twitter.com/GKBDL2Aod6</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1677787319770775552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Teodosic brings pass-making pedigree

Zvezda's twin Argentinean point guards last season, Luca Vildoza and Facundo Campazzo, were instant fan favorites for the many magic moments they delivered. The addition of Teodosic ensures that Zvezda fans will continue to see unbelievable plays on a round-by-round basis.

What's more, Teodosic brings something that Campazzo nor Luca could not – a long-standing association with the supporters. Many Serbians have had to watch Teodosic from afar during his club career, with the veteran having played outside of the country since leaving FMP in 2007. The legendary point guard went on to become a superstar for Olympiacos Piraeus, being named the EuroLeague MVP in 2010, while he also became a EuroLeague champion in 2016 during his time playing for CSKA Moscow. Now, 16 years after leaving Serbia, Teodosic and his incredible playmaking is back on his home turf – and at a club that means so much to him in Zvezda.

The best plays of new Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade guard Milos Teodosic during the 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Milos Teodosic's top plays of the 2022-23 season

### Simonovic has an example to follow

For Simonovic, one player he should look to ahead of his first year at Zvezda is Filip Petrusev. Curiously, the two were teammates at Mega in their final year at the Serbian club before Simonovic headed stateside and Petrusev joined reigning EuroLeague champion Anadolu Efes Istanbul. Neither player had the season they would have been hoping for after leaving Mega, with Simonovic largely playing for Chicago's G League team and Petrusev seeing his role diminish as Efes headed into the playoffs.

Last summer, though, Petrusev was able to get his career back on track back. Following his decision to head back to Serbia and join Zvezda, Petrusev went on to average 10.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and a 12.6 PIR in the EuroLeague, making up for lost time and ensuring that everyone in Europe knew what he is capable of. In the case of Simonovic, he has posted good numbers in the G League – 16.7 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 2021-22 and 14.8 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 2022-23 – but he will now get to test himself against the best players in Europe on a week-by-week basis. If he follows the example of Petrusev, both Simonovic and Zvezda will be left beaming next summer.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Marko Simonović u Crvenoj zvezdi nosiće dres sa brojem 11 koji je svojevremno nosila legenda našeg kluba Ljubodrag Duci Simonović 🔴⚪️ <br><br>Želimo mu da ponovi neke od uspeha Ducija, kao i Marka Simonovića, jednog od najtrofejnijih igrača u istoriji kluba 🙌🏼<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkcz</a> <a href="https://t.co/heJBAQB9Jc">pic.twitter.com/heJBAQB9Jc</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1677997938713276416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Positive signs for Zvezda

In addition to Teodosic and Simonovic, Zvezda has also completed deals to sign [Dejan Davidovac](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/zvezda-brings-back-swingman-dejan-davidovac/) and [Adam Hanga](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/adam-hanga-is-crvena-zvezda-fourth-summer-signing/), while [Luka Mitrovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/crvena-zvezda-re-signs-fan-favorite-luka-mitrovic/) also penned an extension. The club has been linked with several other players, too, so there are plenty of reasons to be excited if you are a Zvezda fan. Let's wait and see if Teodosic and Simonovic can find a telepathic relationship on the court; going by the point guard's history, that is a bet that would be worth making.

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New Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade signing Milos Teodosic in action for Virtus Segafredo Bologna during the 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Zvezda signings Teodosic, Simonovic return to Serbia with only success in mind

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne announced that teen point guard Noam Yaacov will join the team's main roster for next season. Yaacov (1.85, 18 years old) has been in ASVEL's youth system since 2021 but went on loan to Hapoel Jerusalem over the winter and appeared briefly in several Basketball Champions League and Israeli League games. Until the loan, Yaacov had dominated earlier last season in the French Pro A League for ASVEL's U21 team, averaging 17.8 points, 8.2 assists and 5.7 rebounds over 13 games.

 ASVEL brings back teen point guard Noam Yaacov 

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne announced that teen point guard [Noam Yaacov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/ngt/players/noam-yaacov/011386/) will join the team's main roster for next season. Yaacov (1.85, 18 years old) has been in ASVEL's youth system since 2021 but went on loan to Hapoel Jerusalem over the winter and appeared briefly in several Basketball Champions League and Israeli League games. Until the loan, Yaacov had dominated earlier last season in the French Pro A League for ASVEL's U21 team, averaging 17.8 points, 8.2 assists and 5.7 rebounds over 13 games.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Noam YAACOV dans le groupe professionnel 👏<br><br>Après une saison passée à l’Hapoel Jerusalem, le jeune meneur de jeu (18 ans, 1m85) sera de retour à LDLC ASVEL, pleinement intégré au groupe professionnel dès la reprise.<br><br>🗞️ Plus d’infos : <a href="https://t.co/fwXAqNozkY">https://t.co/fwXAqNozkY</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LDLCASVEL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LDLCASVEL</a> <a href="https://t.co/mESLf3Xz3w">pic.twitter.com/mESLf3Xz3w</a></p>&mdash; LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL/status/1679123811491278849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 


Yaacov, who has dual Danish-Israeli citizenship, began his career with Hapoel Emek Hefer Afula in Israel. He appeared in seven games for ASVEL in the 2021-22 Euroleague Basketball Adidas Next Generation Tournament. Three of those games came in the Belgrade qualifier and four in the finals in the same city. Overall, Yaacov posted 9.9 points, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 17 minutes per game that spring.

"Noam had shown great things with us, both with the \[youth teams\] and when we integrated him into the professional group," ASVEL head coach T. J. Parker said. "Last season allowed him to gain experience, to know a high level, and I am very happy that he is back in our club to continue his progress. He will have his say, a role to play and opportunities to seize throughout the season."

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ASVEL promotes teen point guard Noam Yaacov

A fan favorite is back in green as Panathinaikos Athens has returned forward Ioannis Papapetrou to the Greek capital on a two-year deal until the end of the 2024-25 season. Papapetrou (2.06 meters, 29 years old) returns from a one-year stint with Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade and rejoins Panathinaikos, the club whose uniform he wore between 2018 and 2022.

Panathinaikos brings back favorite son Ioannis Papapetrou

A fan favorite is back in green as Panathinaikos Athens has returned forward [Ioannis Papapetrou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ioannis-papapetrou/005161/) to the Greek capital on a two-year deal until the end of the 2024-25 season. Papapetrou (2.06 meters, 29 years old) returns from a one-year stint with Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade and rejoins Panathinaikos, the club whose uniform he wore between 2018 and 2022.

"I am very happy to have returned to my family," Papapetrou said. "There is great excitement and huge motivation on my part. I don't want to say much now; the rest will be discussed on the court. I would like from the bottom of my heart to thank Mr. Dimitris Giannakopoulos, the Panathinaikos organization and the world for the love they show me. See you at OAKA."

A 10-year Turkish Airlines EuroLeague veteran with 257 appearances in the competition, Papapetrou posted 5.4 points and 2.3 rebounds last season as he helped Partizan reach the EuroLeague Playoffs. He also averaged 6.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists in Partizan's run to the title in the ABA League.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="el" dir="ltr">OFFICIAL: &quot;Pap&quot; Is Back! ✍️☘️<br><br>Η ΚΑΕ Παναθηναϊκός ανακοινώνει την επιστροφή του Ιωάννη Παπαπέτρου στην ομάδα μας για τα επόμενα δύο χρόνια! 💚<br><br>Read More 👉 <a href="https://t.co/P0Y5HTAuyJ">https://t.co/P0Y5HTAuyJ</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheGreens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeTheGreens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paobc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paobc</a> <a href="https://t.co/huIEkXYCDg">pic.twitter.com/huIEkXYCDg</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/paobcgr/status/1679135766314622987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

### Papapetrou returns to Greece

Papapetrou took his first steps in basketball at Ilysiakos's junior team and Florida Preparatory Academy. After playing one season of college basketball at Texas University, Papapetrou returned to Greece in 2013 and signed for Olympiacos Piraeus. He helped the Reds reach two EuroLeague Championship Games in 2015 and 2017. Papapetrou also helped Olympiacos win back-to-back Greek League titles in 2015 and 2016.

In 2018, he crossed the divide to join Panathinaikos, a team where his father Argiris is a club legend, too. In four seasons with the Greens, Papapetrou helped the club win three Greek League crowns, being named the Greek League MVP in 2021. He also lifted two Greek Cup titles, while also becoming a team captain.

Panathinaikos News

Ioannis Papapetrou in the famous strip of Panathinaikos Athens during a Turkish Airlines EuroLeague game in his first stint at the club.