The 27-year-old point guard arrives to the EuroLeague 


Paris adds playmaker Justin Robinson 

[Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/prs/) has a new man to run its offense with Justin Robinson signing a two-year deal, the club announced on Wednesday.

Robinson (1.87 meters, 27 years old) arrives from Trapani Sharks, where he posted 14.5 points, 6.1 assists and 3.0 rebounds in in 35 Italian League games last season, helping his team reach a second-place finish at the end of the regular season.

The American will have the tough task of filling the void left by All-EuroLeague point guard TJ Shorts, who shined in Paris's uniform the past two seasons – one in the BKT EuroCup and last season in the EuroLeague. [Shorts left Paris this summer to join Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/panathinaikos-signs-all-euroleague-guard-tj-shorts/).

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Welcome to Paris Justin Robinson 🖤❤️💙<br><br>Le meneur américain rejoint les rangs parisiens en provenance de Trapani en Italie où il a réalisé sa meilleure saison en Europe 🫡 <br><br>Il a également joué 38 matches NBA entre Washington Oklahoma et Milwaukee 📈 <br><br>Let’s go ‼️ <a href="https://t.co/kOWhzsCWuF">pic.twitter.com/kOWhzsCWuF</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1948033195666264404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Robinson is a playmaker who loves to push the tempo and run in transition, which might be just what the doctor ordered for the rebuild Paris is going through after leading Trapani’s offense, which scored an Italian League-high 94.5 points per game.

Last season was Robinson's first full campaign on European soil, having played collegiate basketball at Virginia Tech University before starting his pro career playing for the Washington Wizards in the NBA and two G League sides, the Capital City Go-Go and Delaware Blue Coats.

In the seasons that followed, he played with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons in the NBA, as well as the Wisconsin Herd in the G League. Robinson spent most of the 2023-24 season with the Illawarra Hawks in Australia and then made his European debut late in that same campaign with Rio Breogan Lugo in Spain.

After a breakthrough season in Italy, Robinson is set to make his EuroLeague debut with Paris.

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The American point guard is the newest acquisition for the club from the French capital

Paris puts its playmaking trust in Justin Robinson

As Monaco has injected a load of explosiveness into its frontline by bringing back Yoan Makoundou, who spent the last two seasons on loan.

Monaco brings back high-flying Yoan Makoundou

[As Monaco ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/roster/mco/)has injected a load of explosiveness into its frontline by bringing back [Yoan Makoundou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/yoan-makoundou/011935/), who spent the last two seasons on loan.

Makoundou (2.07 meters, 24 years old) is coming off a strong season with Turk Telekom Ankara. He produced 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks while helping the club reach last season's EuroCup Quarterfinals. He was second in the competition in blocks.

That came after a breakout 2023-24 campaign with Buducnost VOLI Podgorica, in which he helped the club win the Montenegrin championship.

Makoundou returns to the EuroLeague for the first time since he debuted in the competition with Monaco in 2022-23. He appeared in eight games that season, including that third-place game at the Final Four in Kaunas, where Monaco defeated FC Barcelona.

A product of the Cholet Basket youth system, Makoundou made his professional debut with that team and played three seasons at the senior level before joining Monaco. Makoundou has also played for the French national team, for which he made his first appearance in November 2022.

"I'm happy to be back in Monaco after having already spent one season here. Returning to the EuroLeague was a goal for me," Makoundou said. "During my seasons abroad, I improved and I want to do even more to reach new levels."

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">🔙 Yoan Makoundou fait son retour à la maison ! 🇲🇨<br><br>🇫🇷 L’ailier-fort international français (24 ans, 2m07) revient sur Le Rocher après deux saisons solides en Eurocup, à Buducnost puis à Turk Telekom 💪<br><br>🔥 Champion de France 2023, appelé récemment chez les Bleus, le Roca Boy est… <a href="https://t.co/HvIZGyHdeX">pic.twitter.com/HvIZGyHdeX</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1948026748626514029?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

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The big man shined as one of the best big men in the EuroCup in recent seasons

FC Barcelona has added another accomplished veteran to its lineup with the signing of former champion Will Clyburn, the 2019 Final Four MVP

Will Clyburn is Barcelona's latest addition 

[FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/roster/bar/?season=2024-25) has added another accomplished veteran to its lineup with the signing of former champion [Will Clyburn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/will-clyburn/004888/), the 2019 Final Four MVP. The contract is for two seasons, the club announced Wednesday.

Clyburn (2.01 meters, 35 years old) played for [Virtus Segafredo Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/roster/vir/?season=2024-25) last season and produced 13.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game. It was his ninth EuroLeague season.

Best of Will Clyburn: 2024-25

One of the great small forwards of his generation, Clyburn enters the season ranked 14th on the EuroLeague all-time charts in scoring (3,346), 14th in free throws made (708), 20th in rebounding (1,285) and 38th in steals (223). His trophy case includes winning the 2019 EuroLeague with CSKA as the Final Four MVP and an appearance on both the All-EuroLeague First and Second Teams. He also won the VTB United League three times with CSKA and the Italian crown last season.

Clyburn began his professional career in 2013 in Germany with ratiopharm Ulm. After two seasons there, he led the Israeli League in scoring in 2015-16 with Hapoel Holon. That led to him joining Darussafaka Istanbul, with which he made his EuroLeague debut the following season. Then came five seasons with CSKA, two more with Anadolu Efes Istanbul and one with Virtus.  

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The two-time All-EuroLeague forward will suit up for his fifth EuroLeague team

Olimpia Milano has made another big offseason splash with the signing of forward Vlatko Cancar from the Denver Nuggets.

Milan strengthens with former NBA champ Vlatko Cancar

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan has made another big offseason splash with the signing of forward [Vlatko Cancar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/vlatko-cancar/005379/) to a multi-year deal, which the club announced Tuesday.

Cancar (2.03 meters, 28 years old) has spent the last six seasons in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets, where he played a total of 158 games and helped the Nuggets win the 2023 NBA championship.

During his six years across the pond, Cancar mostly played limited minutes and averaged 3.4 points and 1.7 rebounds, but now the small forward is poised to make his presence felt by making his debut in the EuroLeague.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">WELCOME VLATKO 🤍❤️<br><br>La Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano comunica di aver raggiunto un accordo pluriennale con Vlatko Cancar, ala di 2.03, nato il 10 aprile 1997 a Capodistria, in Slovenia, proveniente dai Denver Nuggets.<br><br>🇮🇹 Comunicato ufficiale 👉🏻 <a href="https://t.co/qer72aoDx7">https://t.co/qer72aoDx7</a><br>🇬🇧… <a href="https://t.co/kqMzsiJBVb">pic.twitter.com/kqMzsiJBVb</a></p>&mdash; Olimpia Milano (@OlimpiaMI1936) <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936/status/1947651782965928370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Before the NBA, Cancar played professionally in Slovenia, Serbia and Spain. In his native Slovenia he grew up with Olimpija Ljubljana, where he also made his BKT EuroCup debut in the 2015-16 season, while he spent a lot of time grooming his game in the Slovenian second division with Skofja Loka. Cancar made a move to Mega Belgrade in Serbia in 2016 before heading to Spain in March 2018 to join San Pablo Burgos, where he stayed until leaving for the NBA in the summer of 2019.

Cancar has also been a member of the Slovenian national team and won a bronze medal at the EuroBasket 2017.

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The Slovenian forward returns to Europe after six NBA seasons

Zalgiris Kaunas added experience and versatility to its backcourt by signing veteran guard Maodo Lo for the 2025-26 season

Zalgiris locks in Maodo Lo for backcourt boost

[Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/roster/zal/) added experience and versatility to its backcourt by signing veteran guard [Maodo Lo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/maodo-lo/007032/) to a one-year contract, the club announced Tuesday.

Lo (1.91 meters, 32 years old) joins the Lithuanian champions after a strong season with Paris Basketball, where he averaged 10.0 points and 2.1 assists in 29 EuroLeague games. He also helped Paris capture the French League crown

This marks the sixth EuroLeague team for Lo, who began his professional career in 2016 with Brose Bamberg following a standout NCAA run at Columbia University. He went on to play for FC Bayern Munich, ALBA Berlin, and EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, where he won the Italian League championship in 2024 before moving to Paris.

Maodo Lo averaged 10.0 points and 2.1 assists in 29 EuroLeague games last season

Best of Maodo Lo: 2024-25

A proven winner, Lo has also claimed four German League titles — with Bamberg (2017), Bayern (2019), and ALBA (2021, 2022) — and has enjoyed significant success with the German national team, winning gold at the 2023 FIBA World Cup and bronze at EuroBasket 2022.

Over 249 career EuroLeague appearances, Lo has scored 2,238 points (9.0 ppg.) and dished 633 assists (3.6 apg.), ranking second all-time among German players in EuroLeague scoring behind Tibor Pleiss (2,705).

Lo’s signing continues Zalgiris's efforts to blend experience with ambition as the club looks to remain competitive in the upcoming EuroLeague season.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A World Champion is coming to Kaunas - Germany national team guard Maodo Lo has joined Zalgiris on a one-year deal. 🏆✍🏻 <a href="https://t.co/OtxiAHDz28">pic.twitter.com/OtxiAHDz28</a></p>&mdash; BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) <a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris/status/1947634948933886175?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The Lithuanian champs represent the sixth stop in Lo's EuroLeague journey 

The latest matchup in our quest to crown the greatest All-EuroLeague First Team of all time pits 2016 against 2023!

Vote for the best All-EuroLeague First Team in history: 2016 vs. 2023

Each season, the top five players in Europe’s premier basketball competition are recognized with All-EuroLeague First Team honors. Over the past quarter century, these elite selections have showcased a who’s who of basketball legends, from rising stars to Hall of Famers and everything in between.

This summer, we're putting them all head-to-head to answer one big question: Which All-EuroLeague First Team stands above the rest?

We’ve seeded all 24 teams into a bracket created by our panel of in-house EuroLeague experts. Several times a week, we’ll reveal a new matchup on the official **EuroLeague Instagram account**, where you can vote for your favorite.

Right here on the official EuroLeague website, you’ll find a quick breakdown of each matchup – and which team we think deserves the edge. This time it's 2017 vs. 2021.

Let the debates begin. Let the voting begin. Let the best team win!

2017

- [Sergio Llull](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sergio-llull/tgb/), Real Madrid (age 29)
- [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/), CSKA Moscow (age 29)
- [Bogdan Bogdanovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bogdan-bogdanovic/002821/), Fenerbahce (age 24)
- [Georgios Printezis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/georgios-printezis/amm/), Olympiacos (age 32)
- [Ekpe Udoh](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/ekpe-udoh/006503/), Fenerbahce (age 30)

2021

- [Kevin Pangos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kevin-pangos/006433/), Zenit (age 28)
- [Vasilije Micic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/vasilije-micic/002580/), Efes (age 27)
- [Vladimir Lucic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vladimir-lucic/profile/001288/), Bayern (age 31)
- [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/), Barcelona (age 30)
- [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/), Gran Canaria (age 29)

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Once again, we have an incredible close call in this matchup, though the makeup of these teams is quite different. Let's start with 2017. Pairing prime Llull and De Colo makes for a tough to start backcourt with two players who can handle the ball, penetrate and score. This team gives up some size with Bogdanovic at the '3', though he is a lights-out shooter.  This version of Printezis remains a great outside shooter and hustle player and Ekpe Udoh is a dominant rebounder and rim protector.

For 2021, Pangos is a classic playmaker eager to put those around him in the best spots to score, while Vasilije Micic is an MVP who plays best next to another point guard who can shoot, like he did all those years alongside Shane Larkin. Lucic is the prototypical do-it-all 3-man. The frontcourt features Mirotic, whose scoring and rebounding made him one of the best power forwards of his generation and Tavares anchors the frontcourt.

 The only head-to-head matchup I see with a clear winner is at power forward, where Mirotic has the edge over Printezis. At small forward, Bogdanovic and Lucic are very different players with the former having the advantage for scoring, while Lucic does many things to help his team. Both teams have top-tier rim protectors, which is critical as the backcourts were not know for their defense.  All in all, the 2021 team has a little more in the basketball IQ bucket and – given the absolute talent on these two teams – that give it my vote… Who do you like?

The latest matchup in our quest to crown the greatest All-EuroLeague First Team of all time pits 2017 against 2021!

Vote for the best All-EuroLeague First Team in history: 2017 vs. 2021

After more than a decade at the highest levels of international basketball, veteran swingman Alex Abrines has announced his retirement from professional basketball

Alex Abrines retires after a decorated career

After more than a decade at the highest levels of international basketball, veteran swingman [Alex Abrines](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alex-abrines/003478/) has announced his retirement from professional basketball. The 31-year-old Spaniard shared an emotional message on social media, marking the end of a career that took him from his native Mallorca to the NBA and back to the pinnacle of European hoops with FC Barcelona.

Abrines began his professional journey with Unicaja Malaga and CB Axarquía before signing with FC Barcelona in 2012. Over two stints with the club, he spent nine seasons wearing the blaugrana colors and played a major role in some of its biggest moments in recent years, helping Barça reach the Final Four on five occasions and get to the EuroLeague Championship Game in 2021.

In 2016, Abrines crossed the Atlantic to join the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he spent three seasons and appeared in 174 NBA games. After returning to Barcelona in 2019, he continued to add silverware to his résumé, winning multiple domestic titles and serving as one of the team’s captains.

A selection of big shots by Alex Abrines

A key figure in Spanish basketball’s golden generation, Abrines also made his mark with the national team, winning bronze medals at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and at EuroBasket 2017. He was known for his smooth shooting stroke, high basketball IQ, and quiet leadership on and off the court.

"Basketball has given me everything: unforgettable experiences, friends who’ve become family, moments of glory, tough losses, valuable lessons… and above all, your unconditional love and support," Abrines wrote in his retirement statement. "Every jersey I’ve worn has felt like an extension of myself, and I’ve given my all in every training session and every game."

Throughout his EuroLeague career, Abrines appeared in 273 games and averaged 6.4 points while making 41.4% of his three-point attempts. He is 25th in competition history with 368 three-pointers. Abrines's ability to stretch the floor and defend multiple positions made him a trusted option for coaches and a fan favorite.

Abrines departs the game “with a full heart and a peaceful mind,” as he now turns his attention to family and new challenges beyond the court. He leaves behind a legacy of excellence, resilience, and humility — a career that will be remembered fondly across both Europe and the NBA.

EuroLeague Basketball salutes Alex Abrines on his outstanding career and wishes him all the best in the next chapter of his life.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Gracias por todo, baloncesto ❤️🏀 <a href="https://t.co/4UjRjHdPEp">pic.twitter.com/4UjRjHdPEp</a></p>&mdash; Alex Abrines (@alexabrines) <a href="https://twitter.com/alexabrines/status/1947597749702004770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Paris Basketball has secured a significant addition to its frontcourt by signing former NBA forward Lamar Stevens for the 2025-26 season

Paris reloads with versatile forward Lamar Stevens

Paris Basketball has secured a significant addition to its frontcourt by signing former NBA forward Lamar Stevens to a one-year deal, the club announced Tuesday.

Stevens (2.01 meters, 28 years old) arrives from the Memphis Grizzlies, where he appeared in 17 NBA regular season games last season and averaged 4.4 points and 2.2 rebounds per outing. He also appeared for Memphis in the playoffs. It was the fifth NBA season for the forward, who starred in college at Penn State, where he earned All–Big Ten First Team honors twice.

He began his NBA run with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2020 and after three seasons there split the next one between the Boston Celtics and Memphis. He has also played for the Motor City Cruise in the G League.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Welcome to Paris Basketball Lamar Stevens 🖤❤️💙<br><br>Le Paris Basketball est fier d’annoncer l’arrivée dans ses rangs de <a href="https://twitter.com/LamarStevens11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LamarStevens11</a> passé Cleveland, Boston et Memphis, et qui compte 220 matches NBA au compteur 🎒<br><br>Let’s get to work 😈 <a href="https://t.co/CQjhiFJBJE">pic.twitter.com/CQjhiFJBJE</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1947582830558531956?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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FC Barcelona has strengthened its frontcourt by signing Toko Shengelia from Virtus Bologna.

Barcelona brings in forward Toko Shengelia

[FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/) has strengthened its frontcourt by signing [Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/) to a three-year deal, the club announced on Monday.** 

Shengelia (2.06 meters, 33 years old) arrives from Virtus Segafredo Bologna, where he averaged 15.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and a PIR of 17.5 in 28 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games last season. He also helped the team win the Italian League.

Toko Shengelia with Virtus Segafredo Bologna in the 2024-25 season

2024-25 EuroLeague highlights: Toko Shengelia, Virtus

The Georgian forward joined Virtus midway through the 2021-22 season and helped the team win the BKT EuroCup title and reach the Italian League finals. While at Virtus, Shengelia was named the EuroLeague MVP for October 2023. He finished that month with a 23.6 PIR average, posting 18.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists. Shengelia helped Virtus return to the Italian League finals in 2024, losing against EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in Game 7. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚, 𝐧𝐨𝐮 𝐣𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐜̧𝐚 💙❤ <a href="https://t.co/sP5iwLASnr">pic.twitter.com/sP5iwLASnr</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1947235957645758575?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Born in Tbilisi, Georgia, Shengelia started his professional basketball career with Valencia Basket and helped it win the EuroCup in 2010. He went on to play for Belgian sides VOO Verviers-Pepinster and Spirou Charleroi before joining the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. Shengelia also played for the Grand Rapids Gold of the G League and the Chicago Bulls of the NBA before joining Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz before the start of the 2014-15 season.

With Baskonia, Shengelia was selected to the 2017-18 All-EuroLeague First Team and earned March 2018 MVP honors. He also helped Baskonia win the Spanish League in 2020 and reach the 2016 EuroLeague Final Four, which he missed due to injury. Later, he played for CSKA Moscow, where he won the VTB United League in 2021, the year in which he made his Final Four debut.

Shengelia is a proud member of the Georgian national team. In 283 EuroLeague games with Charleroi, Baskonia, CSKA and Virtus, Shengelia has accumulated 3,507 points (12th overall), 1,361 rebounds (17th overall) and 638 assists, ranking seventh in fouls drawn (1,204) and 13th in PIR (4,066).

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