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Vote for the best All-EuroCup First Team in history: 2013 vs. 2024

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 next faceoff: 2013 vs. 2024. Two incredible squads. One spot in the next round.

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

2013

- [Malcolm Delaney](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/malcolm-delaney/004331/), Budivelnyk
- [Nick Calathes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/nick-calathes/001932/), Lokomotiv Kuban
- [Kostas Vasileiadis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kostas-vasileiadis/alg/), Bilbao
- [Justin Doellman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/justin-doellman/001832/), Valencia
- [John Bryant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/john-bryant/profile/004123/), ratiopharm Ulm

2024

- [T.J. Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/tj-shorts/012608/), Paris
- [Matt Morgan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/matthew-morgan/012585/), London
- [Isiaha Mike](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/isiaha-mike/011836/), JL Bourg
- [Trevion Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/trevion-williams/012604/), ratiopharm Ulm
- [Gabriel Olaseni](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/gabe-olaseni/006600/), London

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This would be a fun game to watch, right? The 2013 team has some nice balance. Nick Calathes is an ideal playmaker and a defensive hound. Malcolm Delaney is the go-to scorer, while Kostas Vasileiadis stretches the floor with his ace shooting. John Bryant could bang with anybody and was a pretty good outside shooter, too. Justin Doellman, as a modern stretch-4, completes this sturdy lineup.

The 2024 team is led by T.J. Shorts, who we have all seen in the EuroLeague this season just how dangerous he can be at the highest levels. Matt Morgan complements him as a great shot-maker, while Isiaha Mike is an athletic do-it-all small forward. Between Trevion Williams and Gabriel Olaseni, the 2024 side has size and strength inside, not to mention great passing skills and rebounding chops.

Head-to-head, the 2024 team has the advantage in size, speed and athleticism. Team 2013's only real chance would be through shooting – and it does have some great shooters, but I don't think that would be enough to win this battle. I like Team 2024. Let's see if you agree…

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

Slask Wroclaw has signed guard Issuf Sanon for the 2025–26 season

Issuf Sanon signs with Slask Wroclaw

[Slask Wroclaw](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/slask-wroclaw/roster/wro/) has signed guard [Issuf Sanon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/issuf-sanon/011947/) for the 2025–26 season, the club announced on Sunday.

Sanon (1.93 meters, 25 years old) arrives from VEF Riga, where he averaged 14.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists over 29 games in the Latvian-Estonian Basketball League last season. He was named regular season MVP and then his scoring skyrocket to 20.7 points in the LEBL playoffs. Sanon helped Riga win the LEBL crown, the Latvian Cup and the Latvian league championship.

He returns to the EuroCup after a one-season hiatus. Sanon spent two years with Ukrainian side Prometey Slobozhanske, with which he reached the EuroCup Semifinals in 2023 and reached the knockout rounds again in 2024. He began his professional career with Dnipro in Ukraine and joined Olimpija Ljubljana in Slovenia when he was just 18 years old. Sanon has also played for Siaullai in Lithuania and has been a regular with the Ukrainian national team since he was a teenager.

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Ukrainian guard moves to Poland after MVP season with VEF Riga

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul announced on Sunday that it has extended the contract of center Khem Birch through the end of the 2025–26 season

Khem Birch agrees to extension with Fenerbahce 

[Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/roster/ulk/) announced on Sunday that it has extended the contract of center [Khem Birch](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/khem-birch/007182/) through the end of the 2025–26 season.

Birch (2.06 meters, 32 years old) joined the club last summer and played a key role in Fenerbahce's run to the EuroLeague crown. He appeared in 36 EuroLeague games and posted 3.5 points and 3.7 rebounds in 13 minutes per game. Birch moved into the starting lineup lates in the season and played at least 20 minutes in both Final Four games. He also helped Fenerbahce win the Turkish League and Cup double.

Best of Khem Birch: 2024-25

Last season was Birch's second in the EuroLeague; he debuted with Olympiacos in 2016-17 and helped the Reds get to the championship game where they lost to Fenerbahce.

Birch played college basketball at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Nevada at Las Vegas before starting his professional career with Sioux Falls in the G League. His first stop in Europe was with Turkish side Usak Sportif in 2015, which led to his move to Olympiacos. Birch then spent six seasons in the NBA – split between the Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors. He returned to Europe in 2023 with Girona in Spain and now has found a home with Fenerbahce.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Khem Birch 1 yıl daha Fenerbahçe Beko’da! 💛💙✍️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YellowLegacy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YellowLegacy</a> <br><br>👉 <a href="https://t.co/fcOW9yOM13">https://t.co/fcOW9yOM13</a> <a href="https://t.co/Roz8EHZm73">pic.twitter.com/Roz8EHZm73</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/1951946539410034816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

More Fenerbahce news

The Canadian big man penned a deal for the 2025–26 season

Aris Thessaloniki has added Georgios Tanoulis on a season-long loan from Olympiacos Piraeus for the 2025-26 campaign

Thessaloniki native Georgios Tanoulis joins Aris on loan from Olympiacos

[Aris Thessaloniki](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/aris-thessaloniki/roster/ari/) has added [Georgios Tanoulis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/georgios-tanoulis/010631/) on a season-long loan from Olympiacos Piraeus for the 2025-26 campaign.

Tanoulis (2.10 meters, 23 years old) returns to the club where he began his basketball journey, bringing size, mobility, and national team experience. The big man joined the Reds on a long-term deal in 2023 and has spent the last two seasons away on loan. He played for Maroussi Athens last season and averaged 6.1 points and 3.8 rebounds in 24 Greek League appearances. He also featured in the FIBA Europe Cup, contributing 4.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per game across 14 contests.

A native of Thessaloniki, Tanoulis came through the youth ranks of Aris before moving to PAOK, where he made his professional debut at age 17. In 2020, he signed a five-year deal with Promitheas Patras, and in 2023, joined Olympiacos on a four-year contract. Tanoulis played parts of three EuroCup campaigns with Promitheas, appearing in 26 games. He has also represented Greece at multiple youth levels and made his senior national team debut in 2023, further solidifying his status as one of the country’s top young big men.

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The latest from Aris Thessaloniki 

The promising center will enter his fourth EuroCup season

Carsen Edwards delivered a season filled with explosive scoring, deep three-pointers, and unforgettable highlights in the 2024–25 EuroLeague. From clutch buckets to electric drives, Edwards consistently proved why he’s one of the most dynamic guards in European basketball.

Top plays: Carsen Edwards, 2024-25

We are into the second round of our matchups as we seek to crown the greatest All-EuroLeague First Team! This time it's 2024 against 2022!

Vote for the best All-EuroLeague First Team in history: 2024 vs. 2022

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 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. In the first round, eight teams were eliminated and now 16 remain. Who will you vote into the quarterfinals?

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 2024 vs. 2022.

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

**2024**

- [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/), Real Madrid (age 33)
- [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/), AS Monaco (age 33)
- [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/), Panathinaikos (age 28)
- [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/), Fenerbahce (age 29)
- [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/), Panathinaikos (age 28)

 

**2022**

- [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/profile/007200/), Anadolu Efes (age 29)
- [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/), AS Monaco (age 31)
- [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/), Olympiacos (age 26)
- [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/), Barcelona (age 31)
- [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/), Real Madrid (age 30)

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The 2024 side advance at the expense of the 2001 side, but its lineup is flawed for a contest like this one. It plays with a three-guard lineup and Nigel Hayes-Davis at the '4'. The advantages that 2024 might normally have – speed, athleticism, basketball smarts – are negated by the 2022 side.

Forget the fact that Mike James is two years younger in his matchup against himself, he shares the backcourt with prime Shane Larkin. Nikola Mirotic and Sasha Vezenkov can both move without the ball and open the floor for mismatches galore. And Walter Tavares is the ultimate rim-protector.

For me, Team 2022 is better on the glass, more dangerous on offense and can hold its own defensively. Would this be a blowout? No way, 2024 is too good for that. But who would I expect to win? The answer is 2022, hands down.

The London Lions have bolstered their frontcourt with the signing of Johnathan Williams, a seasoned big man with a globe-spanning résumé and EuroCup and NBA experience

Johnathan Williams brings size and skills to London's frontcourt

The [London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/london-lions/roster/lli/) have bolstered their frontcourt with the signing of [Johnathan Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/johnathan-williams/009878/), a seasoned big man with a globe-spanning résumé and EuroCup and NBA experience.

Williams (2.06 meters, 30 years old) returns to the EuroCup after spending most of the past four seasons in Japan. Last season, he averaged 11.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.3 blocks for the Chiba Jets. His other stops in Japan were with the Toyotsu Fighting Eagles, Toyama Grouses and Veltex Shizuoka.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">📝 New signing. Big-time experience lands in the capital.<br>Johnathan Williams III, the 6 ft 9 American center, joins the London Lions for the 2025/26 season.<br><br>A standout at Gonzaga University, Williams averaged 13.4 points and 8.5 rebounds in his senior year, earning First-Team… <a href="https://t.co/BwwkhuRtsW">pic.twitter.com/BwwkhuRtsW</a></p>&mdash; London Lions Basketball (@LondonLions) <a href="https://twitter.com/LondonLions/status/1951603213188170041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A standout at Gonzaga University, Williams helped lead the Bulldogs to the NCAA championship game in 2017 and was an All-West Coast Conference First team selection after his senior season. He began his professional career in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018-19, when he also suited up for the team's G League affiliate. Williams came to Europe the next season and starred for Israeli club Maccabi Rishon Lezion, for which he posted 11.3 points and 7.8 boards in nine EuroCup games.

Williams finished that season back in the NBA with the Washington Wizards. He split the 2020-21 season between Galatasaray Istanbul in Turkiye and NINERS Chemnitz in Germany.  Williams was back in the EuroCup with Dolomiti Energia Trento the year after that before starting his run in Japan. He has also played briefly in the Philippines and Kuwait.

More from the London Lions

A veteran of the NBA and EuroCup, Williams strengthens the Lions' push for glory

Dolomiti Energia Trento has signed American forward Peyton Aldridge for the 2025-26 season

Trento adds experience and shooting by signing Peyton Aldridge

[Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/dolomiti-energia-trento/roster/trn/) has signed American forward [Peyton Aldridge](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/peyton-aldridge/010402/) for the 2025-26 season, the club announced on Saturday.

Aldridge (2.03 meters, 28 years old) returns to Italy after six seasons in Turkiye, including a EuroCup campaign with Bahcesehir College Istanbul. He spent the last four seasons with Petkim Spor, for which he averaged 6.6 points on 45.1% three-point shooting and 5.0 rebounds in the Turkish League.

The forward previously played in the Italian top flight with Vanoli Cremona during the 2018-19 season, which was his first as a professional. A product of Davidson College, Aldridge starred for four seasons and was chosen as the Atlantic 10 Conference Co-Player of the Year in 2018.

“With Peyton, we add experience, offensive quality, and basketball IQ," Coach Massimo Cancellieri said. "He’s a consistent and enthusiastic player who’s committed to the team—something he’s shown throughout his solid career.”

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">📣 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲! 💥🖤🦅<br><br>We’ve signed American forward Peyton Aldridge (1995) to a one-year deal! After years in Turkey and a solid Serie A season with Cremona, Peyton is ready to make an… <a href="https://t.co/Gd0QXmvG4Y">pic.twitter.com/Gd0QXmvG4Y</a></p>&mdash; Dolomiti Energia Trento (@AquilaBasketTN) <a href="https://twitter.com/AquilaBasketTN/status/1951615184465735882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The forward previously played in the EuroCup with Bahcesehir

Paris re-signs forward Daulton Hommes

[Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/roster/prs/) has re-signed forward [Daulton Hommes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/daulton-hommes/011949/) for the upcoming season, the club announced. 

Hommes (2.03 meters, 29 years old) played six EuroLeague games for Paris last season due to injury problems, averaging 4.3 points and 2.0 rebounds.

Last season was second in the EuroLeague for Hommes, who made his debut in the competition with Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz in the 2022-23 campaign. That season he averaged 7.0 points and 2.9 rebounds over 31 EuroLeague games, including 22 as a starter.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">DC IS BACK HOME ‼️🏠 <br><br>Nous sommes très heureux de vous annoncer que <a href="https://twitter.com/dchommes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dchommes</a> sera à nouveau parisien la saison prochaine 🖤❤️💙<br><br>LET’S GO 🫡 <a href="https://t.co/HOwDezSNYB">pic.twitter.com/HOwDezSNYB</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1951341900100772101?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Before joining Paris last summer, Hommes underwent knee surgery and missed the better part of the 2023-24 campaign, which he finished with Dolomiti Energia Trento of Italy.

After playing college basketball in Western Washington and Point Loma Nazarene in NCAA's division II, Hommes began his professional career in the G-League with the Austin Spurs. He got his first taste of European basketball in Italy, spending the 2020-21 season with Vanoli Cremona. He also played for the Birmingham Squadron in the G League in 2022.

He has played 37 EuroLeague games in two seasons

BAXI Manresa strengthened its frontcourt with the signing of German power forward Louis Olinde for the 2025-26 season

EuroLeague vet Louis Olinde strengthens Manresa frontcourt

[BAXI Manresa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/baxi-manresa/roster/man/) strengthened its frontcourt with the signing of German power forward [Louis Olinde](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/louis-olinde/006919/), the club announced on Friday.

Olinde (2.05 meters, 27 years old) joins the Spanish side after five seasons with ALBA Berlin. Last season Olinde averaged 5.6 points and 2.8 rebounds and was worth 7.3 points and 2.8 boards in domestic play. Known for his athleticism, defensive versatility, and off-ball movement, Olinde was a key contributor in ALBA’s rotation and ranked among the team’s top defenders.

Before joining ALBA, Olinde played for Brose Bamberg and Baunach Young Pikes, developing through Germany’s top and second divisions. He began his professional career with Hamburg Towers in 2015 and has also represented Germany’s national team, including appearances in EuroBasket qualifiers.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">🔏 𝙐𝙉𝘼 𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙍𝘼 𝘾𝘼𝙍𝘼 𝙉𝙊𝙑𝘼!<br>🧩 Arriba al BAXI Manresa el fins ara jugador de l&#39;ALBA de Berlín Louis Olinde.<br>🙌 Willkommen in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Manresa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Manresa</a>, Louis!<br><br> ✈️ Ala-pivot 📏 2,05m <br>🇩🇪 GER 🪪 27 anys 🛬 <a href="https://twitter.com/albaberlin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@albaberlin</a> <br> 🔗 <a href="https://t.co/Tk1oVNz5Zf">https://t.co/Tk1oVNz5Zf</a> <a href="https://t.co/QEXg5SS2CW">pic.twitter.com/QEXg5SS2CW</a></p>&mdash; BAXI Manresa (@BasquetManresa) <a href="https://twitter.com/BasquetManresa/status/1951289341826769015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The German forward arrives from ALBA Berlin after five EuroLeague campaigns

Crvena Zvezda Belgrade made a major backcourt addition with the signing of experienced guard Devonte’ Graham to a multi-year deal

Crvena Zvezda strengthens backcourt with Devonte’ Graham

[Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/roster/red/)made a major backcourt addition with the signing of experienced guard Devonte’ Graham, the club announced on Friday.

Graham (1.85 meters, 30 years old), a veteran of six NBA seasons, arrives from the South Bay Lakers of the G League, where he averaged 13.4 points and 4.5 assists across eight games. A proven scorer and floor general, Graham was a college star with the Kansas Jayhawks, where he was a consensus All-American and the Big 12 Conference Player of the Year.

After he was drafted in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft, Graham went on to play for the Charlotte Hornets, New Orleans Pelicans, and San Antonio Spurs. His best season came in 2019-20, when Graham averaged 18.2 points and 7.5 assists in 63 games for Charlotte. A high-IQ guard with deep shooting range, Graham is expected to bring creativity and leadership to Zvezda’s offense as in his first EuroLeague campaign.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">✍️🏼🔴⚪️<br><br>Devonte&#39; Graham has signed contract with Crvena zvezda Meridianbet! <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/1QmII0zuzh">pic.twitter.com/1QmII0zuzh</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1951294475076075816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The NBA vet comes to the EuroLeague for the first time

Vote for the best All-EuroCup First Team in history: 2011 vs. 2009

The next faceoff: 2011 vs. 2009. Two incredible squads. One spot in the next round.

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

2011

- [Dontaye Draper](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/dontaye-draper/002946/), Cedevita
- [Terrell Lyday](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/terrell-lyday/cox/), UNICS Kazan
- [Devin Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/devin-smith/001274/), Benetton Treviso
- [Tariq Kirksay](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tariq-kirksay/lns/), Sevilla
- [Maciej Lampe](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/maciej-lampe/bby/), UNICS Kazan

2009

- [Chuck Eidson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/chuck-eidson/loc/), Rytas Vilnius
- [Kelly McCarty](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/kelly-mccarty/dhi/), Khimki
- [Bostjan Nachbar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/bostjan-nachbar/ahx/), Dynamo Moscow
- [Marko Banic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/marko-banic/ats/), Bilbao
- [Todor Gecevski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/todor-gecevski/jnf/), Zadar

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Despite being only two years apart from each other, these teams are extremely different. The 2009 squad has no pure point guard: that season, Eidson led Rytas to the EuroCup title as the point guard once Branko Milosavljevic left the team. In that sense, Dontaye Draper is more of a classic playmaker and had a career-best season with Cedevita Zagreb.

The 2011 team has a major advantage in the paint. Lampe was right at the prime of his career and had Kirksay and Smith, two versatile, well-rounded forwards ready to help out. Kirksay had an outstanding stint in Seville and Smith was already the star that helped Maccabi win the EuroLeague in 2014. Gecevski was a good rebounder and Banic an effective scorer, but overall the 2011 side had more talent and versatility under the baskets.

The 2009 squad had its main strengths at the wings, with two superstars in Nachbar and McCarty, who could score as needed and play in multiple positions if needed be. Lyday was a terrific scorer but a bit undersized compared to either Nachbar and McCarty. The matchup between a gifted offensive talent like Nachbar against a steals specialist and active defender like Kirksay would be one to follow closely.

I would pick the 2011 team for several reasons: more power inside, more overall versatility and a well-defined point guard in Draper ready to make the difference. Of course, all opinions are welcomed!

Aris finds big man in Jake Forrester

Aris Thessaloniki fortified its frontcourt with center Jake Forrester who signed a one-year deal with an option for another season, the club announced Friday morning. Forrester (2.06 meters, 26 years old) arrives from a city rival PAOK Thessaloniki where he had 8.1 points and 4.5 rebounds in the Greek League action last season, while in the FIBA Europe Cup he averaged 7.9 points and 4.8 rebounds.

That was Forrester’s second pro season, having made his debut in the 2023-24 season with Artland Dragons in Germany, posting 12.5 points and 6.2 rebounds. Before that, he played collegiate basketball at three different universities – Indiana, Temple and St Louis.

Forrester is third newcomer arriving to Aris this summer, after additions of guard [Stelios Poulianitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/stelios-poulianitis-returns-to-aris-to-boost-backcourt/) and forward [Arnoldas Kulboka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/arnoldas-kulboka-brings-scoring-touch-to-aris/). Also, Aris has a new man on its bench, with [Bogdan Karaicic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/aris-appoints-bogdan-karaicic-as-head-coach/) taking over the head coaching job.

Aris inks big man Jake Forrester

Tel Aviv’s road warriors: Hapoel's bold EuroLeague gamble

No team has made more headlines this summer than EuroLeague debutant [Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv/roster/hta/). The reigning EuroCup champions were linked to numerous players, including a rumored offer to former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook – an approach team owner Ofer Yannay later denied.

Still, Yannay’s aggressive push to sign elite talent and build a stacked roster for Coach Dimitris Itoudis kept the rumor mill buzzing. The biggest splash came when [Hapoel inked former EuroLeague MVP Vasilije Micic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/vasilije-micic-signs-lucrative-deal-with-hapoel-tel-aviv/) to a lucrative three-year deal.

As we enter August, the roster is nearly complete. Nine players return from the 2024–25 campaign, and nine more have signed over the summer. The squad includes seven Israelis and eleven foreigners, creating a deep and diverse unit ready for action.

The looming question: what will Hapoel look like in its EuroLeague debut? While that’s a fair question for any newcomer, Hapoel's case is far from typical.

From a basketball perspective, the team seems well-prepared for longest ever EuroLeague Regular Season. As Coach Itoudis is fond of saying, the EuroLeague is a marathon, not a sprint, and never has that been truer than this season with 38 games.

Ofer Yannay

To further ease the transition, the club just brought in veteran executive Manos Papadopoulos to reinforce the front office with continental savvy.

But Hapoel faces an unprecedented challenge for a debuting EuroLeague side: playing every home game away from home. Since October 2023 – just before the war in Gaza began – Hapoel has been unable to host EuroCup games in Tel Aviv. In the two seasons since, home games have taken place in Belgrade (at two different arenas), Vilnius, and Bulgaria’s Samokov Arena. Each week, the team would begin in Israel for domestic play and then travel to its “home” venue abroad as if on a regular road trip.

With the expanded schedule this season and the strain it places on players and staff – not to mention the logistics of courting big-name talent – management knew this arrangement was unsustainable. Their solution: relocate the team’s operational base to Sofia, Bulgaria.

According to Yannay, all 18 rostered players will reside in Sofia. For EuroLeague road games, 13 players will travel to the game site while five head to Israel. Afterward, seven will fly to Israel to prepare for the domestic league while six return to Sofia. Though the plan requires constant adjustment, it dramatically reduces fatigue and travel complications. The team has also committed to chartered flights to streamline logistics. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">OBBT protocol:<br><br>18 players, all in Sofia <br><br>Assuming EL game day (GD)<br><br>GD minus 1 - 13 travel to game location, 5 travel to Israel <br><br>GD plus 0 (after the game):<br><br>7 fly to Israel <br>6 fly back to Sofia. <br><br>Rotations!<br><br>GD + 1 - <br>Day off in Sofia<br>Team practice in IL<br><br>GD + 2 - <br><br>Personal…</p>&mdash; Ofer (@OferYannay) <a href="https://twitter.com/OferYannay/status/1949519401931112473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Yannay didn’t miss the chance to throw shade at city rival Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv, remarking: “Run the simulation to see which protocol is better? Ours or yellow team protocol.”

Maccabi, by contrast, keeps its roster together throughout the season, accepting the grind of constant travel in favor of tighter team chemistry. That philosophy paid off last year for Hapoel when Marcus Foster – one of the team's EuroCup heroes  – [spoke to me last season](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/marcus-foster-i-can-help-this-team-elevate/) about the camaraderie forged through travel:

“It gives us that bonding time… We’re a very close team, and not just the foreign players. The foreign players and the Israeli players are very close.”

A similar bond helped Maccabi push eventual champions Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens to the brink in a thrilling 2024 playoff series.

But Hapoel is betting on star power and experience to fast-track chemistry, while its innovative travel model keeps players fresh. It’s too early to know if the gamble will pay off, but one thing’s certain: Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv remains the most talked-about team in the EuroLeague this summer.

Stars, strategy, and Sofia: how Hapoel is rewriting the playbook for EuroLeague newcomers

Tel Aviv’s road warriors: Hapoel's bold EuroLeague approach

Buducnost VOLI Podorica strengthened its backcourt with the signing of American combo guard Skylar Mays

Buducnost bags backcourt boost with Skylar Mays

[Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/buducnost-voli-podgorica/roster/bud/) strengthened its backcourt with the signing of American combo guard [Skylar Mays](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/skylar-mays/013396/), the club announced on Thursday.

Mays (1.91 meters, 27 years old) arrives in Podgorica after splitting the 2024–25 season between the NBA G League’s Iowa Wolves and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, where he made his EuroLeague debut. Mays averaged 3.7 points in 10 minutes per game over 14 EuroLeague appearances and 7.4 points and 2.9 assists in 10 Turkish League games before leaving the club in January. He posted 12.5 points and 4.4 assists the rest of the season with Iowa.

A 2020 NBA Draft pick by the Atlanta Hawks, Mays played 105 games over parts of four seasons in the NBA with Atlanta, the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Los Angeles Lakers. He also suited up for a handful of teams in the G League. Known for his smooth shooting stroke, high basketball IQ, and rebounding ability for a perimeter player, Mays adds versatility and experience to Buducnost’s guard rotation.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Skajlar Mejs novi košarkaš Budućnost Volija! 🔵⚪️<a href="https://t.co/4xYMCcPLax">https://t.co/4xYMCcPLax</a> <a href="https://t.co/d45w3w7RFY">pic.twitter.com/d45w3w7RFY</a></p>&mdash; KK Budućnost VOLI (@KKBuducnostVOLI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKBuducnostVOLI/status/1950951963887014392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem continued its summer roster build by signing American small forward Josiah-Jordan James for the 2025–26 season

Jerusalem jumps on versatile forward Josiah-Jordan James

[Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/hapoel-jerusalem/roster/jer/) continued its summer roster build by signing American small forward Josiah-Jordan James through the 2026–27 season, the club announced on Thursday.

James (1.98 meters, 24 years old) arrives in the Israeli capital after spending the past season with the Indiana Mad Ants in the G League, where he averaged 6.4 points on 42.6%, 3.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. That was his first season in professional basketball after a standout college career at the University of Tennessee.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">ג׳וזאיה ג׳ורדן ג׳יימס חתם בהפועל! 🔴⚫️<br>לכל הפרטים &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/RVih6dMPBn">https://t.co/RVih6dMPBn</a> <a href="https://t.co/sT8yDfpbMx">pic.twitter.com/sT8yDfpbMx</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Jerusalem BC (@JerusalemBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JerusalemBasket/status/1950874090073469238?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Josiah is a player who has flown under the radar, with a good shot and excellent physical tools. He always puts the team first and is willing to do whatever it takes for the team to succeed," Coach Yonatan Alon said of his newest player. "We’re still working on the final piece of the puzzle and are very happy with the team that’s coming together."

A high school sensation, James won three state titles and was named the player of the year in South Carolina as well as a McDonald’s All-American. He played for Team USA at the U18 Americas Championship in 2018. James spent five seasons at Tennessee and helped the Volunteers win the SEC Tournament in 2022. Jones joins a deep Jerusalem backcourt, featuring reigning EuroCup MVP Jared Harper, Khadeen Carrington, Cassius Winston and Roi Huber and he will now make his EuroCup debut this season with the club.

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ratiopharm Ulm added a proven offensive weapon to its backcourt by signing American guard Bryce Brown for the 2025–26 campaign

Bryce Brown brings scoring firepower to Ulm

[ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/ratiopharm-ulm/roster/ulm/) added a proven offensive weapon to its backcourt by signing American guard [Bryce Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/bryce-brown/012628/) for the 2025–26 campaign.

Brown (1.91 meters, 28 years old) arrives in Ulm after leading the Israeli League in scoring last season with Ironi Hai Motors Nes Ziona, where he averaged 19.4 points on 40.4% three-point shooting, 3.7 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game. He returns to the EuroCup after helping JL Bourg-en-Bresse reach the 2024 EuroCup Finals.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Starker Scorer für ratiopharm ulm 🎯<br><br>Die Uuulmer haben den erfahrenen Guard Bryce Brown verpflichtet. Der 28-jährige US-Amerikaner gilt als vielseitiger Offensivspieler mit Pass-Qualitäten und immens gefährlicher Dreier-Schütze.<br><br>👉 <a href="https://t.co/mjh6SfA9fl">https://t.co/mjh6SfA9fl</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/uuulmer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#uuulmer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/weareone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#weareone</a> <a href="https://t.co/9mlGC9gb4B">pic.twitter.com/9mlGC9gb4B</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/1950572308403228693?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He also played a key role in King Szczecin’s Polish championship run in 2023, earning Finals MVP honors. After playing college basketball at Auburn, where he was a teammate of Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem players Jared Harper and Austin Wiley, Brown began his professional career in the G League with the Maine Red Claws and later with the Westchester Knicks and Long Island Nets. Brown first came to Europe in 2022 with Besiktas Istanbul and has since played for Szczecin, Bourg and Ness Ziona.

“Bryce’s passion and versatility make him a perfect match for our system. His energy and scoring ability will excite our fans and elevate our roster,” Ulm head coach Ty Harrelson said of his newest player.

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Slask Wroclaw has added size and versatility to its frontcourt with the signing of American big man Jared Coleman-Jones for the 2025–26 season

Slask seals deal with promising rookie Jared Coleman-Jones 

Slask Wroclaw has added size and versatility to its frontcourt with the signing of American big man Jared Coleman-Jones for the 2025–26 season.

Coleman-Jones (2.08 meters, 24 years old) arrives in Wroclaw for his first professional campaign after a multi-stop NCAA career that included stints at Northwestern, Middle Tennessee State, and San Diego State.

He made his biggest impact at Middle Tennessee, where he averaged 11.0 points and 7.6 rebounds per game during the 2023–24 season, while shooting 44.0% from three-point range. After transferring to San Diego State, he posted 7.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists across 29 games last season for the Aztecs.

Known for his mobility, rebounding instincts, and rim protection, Coleman-Jones is expected to play both power forward and center roles for Slask. With his NCAA pedigree and two-way potential, Coleman-Jones is a player to watch this season.

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