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LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne has completed the signing of Bastien Vautier on a two-year deal.

ASVEL reels in Bastien Vautier

[LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/asv/) has completed the signing of Bastien Vautier on a two-year deal.

Vautier (2.10 meters, 26 years old) joins from Cholet Basket, where he averaged 11.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 26 French League games last season. He will make his EuroLeague debut next season.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Bienvenue Bastien ! 🇫🇷<br><br>Nous sommes heureux de vous annoncer la signature du pivot français Bastien Vautier pour les deux prochaines saisons au sein du club.<br><br>Profil de grande taille aux qualités techniques indéniables au poste bas, Bastien Vautier (26 ans, 2m10) fait partie… <a href="https://t.co/Y5fYqpa0to">pic.twitter.com/Y5fYqpa0to</a></p>&mdash; LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL/status/1942532513068376573?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Having started his career with Nancy, Vautier remained with the club until 2021, when he signed for UJAP Quimper. After one season there, he moved to Lille MBC. Vautier appeared in the French top flight with Le Portel in 2023-24, posting 14.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 34 French League games, before switching to Cholet.

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After two seasons in the French top flight, he will feature in the EuroLeague for the first time in 2025-26

Jerusalem, Gabriel Chachashvili together until 2028

Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem announced a new deal with big man Gabriel Chachashvili to keep him in its roster until the end of the 2027-28 season. Chachashvili (2.10 meters, 25 years old) averaged 5.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 17 EuroCup games with Jerusalem last season before suffering a torn ACL in an Israeli League game.

"In the upcoming season, Gabi will continue the rehabilitation process from his knee injury, and is expected to return to the court at the beginning of the 2026-2027 season," the club stated in the official announcement.

Gabriel Chachashvili's top plays from the 2024-25 season.

Chachashvili started his professional basketball career with GBA Spartak Prague of the Czech Republic, and also played for Hapoel Upeer Galilee Safed and Hapoel Galil Elyon of Israel, as well as for Brose Bamberg of Germany, before joining Jerusalem in 2023. Chachashvili has also been a member of the Israeli national team and helped its U20 squad win a gold medal at the 2018 European Championships.

"I thank Hapoel for their unwavering faith and support, even during a difficult period in my career. Being part of a club that does not judge you only by what you can give here and now, but sees the person behind the player and the long-term potential - it is a great privilege for me" Chachashvili said after the agreement. "I am committed to doing everything to come back better, stronger, and to give of myself for the club and for our amazing fans."

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">גבי צ׳אצ׳אשווילי אדום לעוד 3 עונות! 🔴⚫️<br>לכל הפרטים &gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/MDPkkvuKA3">https://t.co/MDPkkvuKA3</a> <a href="https://t.co/UxXUubLUjf">pic.twitter.com/UxXUubLUjf</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Jerusalem BC (@JerusalemBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JerusalemBasket/status/1942464618124689600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Chachashvili is currently sidelined with a severe knee injury

After Killian Hayes, Pacome Dadiet, and Noa Essengue, he is the next French talent in Ulm


Ulm lands up-and-coming talent Mohamed Diakite

Another top-class prospect joined [ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/ratiopharm-ulm/roster/ulm/), as the club announced a three-year deal with forward [Mohamed Diakite](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mohamed-diakite/011545/) on Tuesday.

Diakite (2.08 meters, 19 years old) arrives from Saint Quentin Basketball, where he averaged 1.7 points in nine French League games last season. He also played for its U21 squad, averaging 16.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 13 games. Diakite has also played for Pole France Paris and PFYM INSEP Paris before joining Saint Quentin.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">𝖭Ä𝖢𝖧𝖲𝖳𝖤𝖲 𝖳𝖠𝖫𝖤𝖭𝖳 𝖠𝖴𝖲 𝖥𝖱𝖠𝖭𝖪𝖱𝖤𝖨𝖢𝖧 🇫🇷<br> <br>Mit Mohamed Diakite folgt das nächste französische Top-Talent dem Ruf an den OrangeCampus 🚀<br> <br>👉 <a href="https://t.co/7OIoH1sbCR">https://t.co/7OIoH1sbCR</a><br> <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> | 📷 FIBA <a href="https://t.co/eBKVqQj6H9">pic.twitter.com/eBKVqQj6H9</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/1942483980906848521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

He took part in the Adidas NextGen EuroLeague tournaments for three years with INSEP. In 2024, Diakite averaged 2.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in four games at NextGen Paris. INSEP also played at the 2024 NextGen Finals in Berlin, in which Diakite averaged 7.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in four games. Diakite helped the French U16 team win a bronze medal at the 2022 European Championships.

"Immediately after getting to know the organization, management, and coaching staff, I felt this was the right place for me to develop as a player and as a person," Diakite said. "I can't wait to be part of the team, work with the other players, and experience the atmosphere at ratiopharm arena."

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Bourg tabs playmaker Will McDowell-White

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse strengthened its backcourt by inking point guard [Will McDowell-White](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/will-mcdowell-white/008062/), the club announced Monday night. McDowell-White (1.95 meters, 27 years old) arrives from ALBA Berlin, where he averaged 5.7 points and 3.8 assists in 22 EuroLeague games last season. 

McDowell-White also posted 5.8 points, 3.2 assists and 2.5 rebounds in the German League actions last season.

Will Mcdowell-White returned to the EuroLeague in the 2024-25 campaign.

Best of 2024-25: Will Mcdowell-White

He started his career with Brisbane Spartans of his native Australia. After a brief stint at Fresno State University, McDowell-White returned to his home country to join the Sydney Kings. He has also played for Brose Baskets Bamberg and Baumach Young Pikes of Germany, the Southern District Spartans and the Recity Roars of Australia, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the G League and the New Zealand Breakers.

McDowell-White has also been a member of the Australian national team, helping it win a gold medal at the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup.

The Australian point guard is set to make his EuroCup debut.



Paris re-signs guard Sebastian Herrera

Paris Basketball announced on Monday a new deal with guard [Sebastian Herrera](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sebastian-herrera/012611/) to keep working together until the end of the 2026-27 season. Herrera (1.93 meters, 27 years old) averaged 4.0 points in 17 EuroLeague games last season, his first in the competition.

In his two years with Paris, he helped the club win the French Leaders Cup and the BKT EuroCup titles in 2024, as well as to lift the French League trophy less than a month ago. 

Sebastian Herrera made his EuroLeague debut with Paris Basketball in the 2024-25 season.

Sebastian Herrera's highlights from the 2024-25 season

Born in Chile, Herrera started his career with Universidad Catolica de Santiago and soon moved to Germany to play for TBB Trier, Crailsheim Merlins, EWE Baskets Oldenburg and Telekom Baskets Bonn, to which he helped win the BCL title in 2023. Herrera is also a member of the Chilean national team. 

He is the only Chilean player to ever appear in a EuroLeague game

ratiopharm Ulm, one of the premier European teams when it comes to developing young talent, is sticking to its concept by signing teenage swingman Diego Garavaglia

Ulm again invests in rising star with Diego Garavaglia

[ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/ratiopharm-ulm/roster/ulm/), one of the premier European teams when it comes to developing young talent, is sticking to its concept by signing teenage swingman [Diego Garavaglia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/diego-garavaglia/012115/), the club announced Monday.

Garavaglia (2.01 meters, 18 years old) arrives from [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/roster/mil/) and has signed a three-year deal.

"Diego takes responsibility both offensively and defensively, has a wide scoring repertoire and knows how to make his teammates better," said UIm sports director Thorsten Leibenath. "He is already capable of strengthening our professional team, and there is sufficient development potential for him to take the next steps in his career with us."

Diego Garavaglia: NextGen EuroLeague highlights

Garavaglia, who made five Italian League appearances with Milan over the past two seasons, has made noise for the past three years playing in the NextGen EuroLeague tournaments. He especially starred at the 2025 Next Gen Finals in Abu Dhabi, where Garavaglia averaged 19.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals.

As one of the best Italian players in youth categories in recent years, Garavaglia helped his country win silver medals at the U16 European Championship in 2023 and the U17 World Championship.

Garavaglia is now set to make his BKT EuroCup debut.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙐𝙡𝙢𝙖, 𝘿𝙞𝙚𝙜𝙤! 🤝🇮🇹<br><br>Der 18-jährige Forward wechselt vom EuroLeague-Topteam Armani Mailand an den OrangeCampus und unterschreibt für drei Jahre.<br><br>👉 <a href="https://t.co/hiqvt4SCAM">https://t.co/hiqvt4SCAM</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> | 📷 FIBA <a href="https://t.co/lp0A2oDvVS">pic.twitter.com/lp0A2oDvVS</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/1942162015142707678?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Italian teenager has signed on for three seasons

Dubai Basketball has a superstar and a go-to scorer for its first season in the EuroLeague after signing Dzanan Musa to a three-year deal

Dubai finds its star in Dzanan Musa

Dubai Basketball has a superstar and a go-to scorer for its first season in the EuroLeague after signing [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/) to a three-year deal, the club announced Monday.

Musa (2.05 meters, 26 years old) arrives from Real Madrid, where he has spent the last three seasons. He was an All-EuroLeague First team selection in the first of those when he helped *Los Blancos* win the EuroLeague. He went back to the championship game in 2024, too.

"Joining Dubai Basketball is an incredible opportunity and a challenge I’m fully prepared to take on", Musa said for official club website. "Coming off a championship season in Spain, I feel confident in what I can bring to the court, and I’m excited to help this team create history in both the EuroLeague and ABA League.

"It’s been an amazing journey to reach this stage of my career. Now being here in Dubai ready to write a new chapter, it’s truly special. I’m looking forward to supporting the growing basketball community here, connecting with our fans, and making them proud. I’m committed to doing whatever it takes to help this team grow and leave a lasting legacy in this city."

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welcome to your new home, Dzanan 🤎🤍🖤<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DU13AI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DU13AI</a> <a href="https://t.co/V451LSuii2">pic.twitter.com/V451LSuii2</a></p>&mdash; Dubai Basketball (@dubaibasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/dubaibasket/status/1942165212766888389?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Last season Musa averaged 12.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 35 games with Real Madrid. It was his fifth EuroLeague campaign after debuting with Cedevita Zagreb as a 16-year-old in 2015 and joining Anadolu Efes Istanbul late in the 2020-21 season and winning his first EuroLeague crown.

Dzanan Musa with Real Madrid in the 2024-25 season

2024-25 EuroLeague highlights: Dzanan Musa, Real

Musa played for the youth team at Kos Mostar in Bosnia-Herzegovina before joining Cedevita. After being named the 2018 EuroCup Rising Star, he was chosen by the Brooklyn Nets with the 29th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Musa spent two seasons with the Nets – and their G League affiliate in Long Island. After returning to Europe with Efes and playing sparingly, Musa joined Reo Breogan where he flourished and became the Spanish League MVP.

His trophy case also includes a pair of Spanish League championships and one Spanish Copa del Rey, three Croatian League and Cup doubles and one Turkish championship. Musa was the MVP of the 2024 Spanish League finals. He is also a regular on the Bosnian national team.

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The 26-year-old is a two-time EuroLeague champion 

FC Bayern Munich has strengthened its frontline with the signing of center Wenyen Gabriel, who produced plenty of highlights in his debut EuroLeague season with Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

Bayern bolsters frontline with Wenyen Gabriel

[FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/roster/mun/?season=2024-25) has strengthened its frontline with the signing of center [Wenyen Gabriel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wenyen-gabriel/013383/), who produced plenty of highlights in his debut EuroLeague season with [Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/roster/tel/?season=2024-25) and [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-bc-athens/roster/pan/?season=2024-25). The contract is for two seasons. 

Gabriel (2.06 meters, 28 years old) shined as a rim-runner and shot-blocker for the two teams. He started the season with Maccabi, where injuries limited him to just nine games. Gabriel made a mid-season move to the Greens to help cover for the injury of [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/all-euroleague-center-mathias-lessort-leaves-game-with-leg-injury/) and helped the team reach the Final Four.

He had two of his best games of the season at SAP Garden against Bayern. In Round 15 with Maccabi, Gabriel posted 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting and 8 rebounds in[ a 98-93 loss](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/bayern-rallies-to-outlast-maccabi-98-93/). A few weeks later, [he debuted with Panathinaikos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/wenyen-gabriel-made-major-difference-for-panathinaikos-in-first-game-after-mathias-lessort-injury/) in Munich and tallied 6 points, 8 boards, 2 steals and 5 blocks to lead the Greens to [a 69-80 victory over Bayern](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/panathinaikos-hands-bayern-first-ever-euroleague-loss-at-sap-garden-69-80/).

For the season he averaged 6.0 points on 64.1% three-point shooting, 3.9 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 32 games. He ranked [sixth in the league in blocks on a per-minute basis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/stats/expanded/?size=25&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=E2024&statisticMode=perMinute&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=blocksFavour) with a prorated average of 2.3 rejections per 40 minutes. Gabriel ranked ninth in offensive rebounds per minute with a prorated average of 4.6 per 40 minutes.

Best of Wenyen Gabriel: 2024-25

Born in Sudan, Gabriel emigrated to the United States as a child. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats and then began his professional career in the NBA. Gabriel suited up for the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA; the Wisconsin Herd in the G League; and for Vaqueros de Bayamon in Puerto Rico.

As a member of the South Sudan national team, Gabriel was the leading shot-blocker at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup with 2.6 per game and at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris with 2.0 per game. He checked in at fifth place in rebounding at the Olympics with 6.0 per game.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WELCOME WENYEN!👋<br><br>Our first newcomer this summer is <a href="https://twitter.com/WenyenGabriel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WenyenGabriel</a>! The national team player for South Sudan played last for <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Paobcgr</a> and signs until 2027. <br><br>All you need to know ⤵️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rosterupdate?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rosterupdate</a></p>&mdash; FC Bayern Basketball (@FCBBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBBasketball/status/1942165696190009746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The high-flying big man made his EuroLeague debut last season 

Real Madrid has bolstered its backcourt by signing combo guard Theo Maledon from LDLC ASVEL.

Real Madrid signs star guard Theo Maledon

[Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/) has bolstered its backcourt by inking combo guard [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) to a two-year deal, the club announced Monday.

Maledon (1.93 meters, 24 years old) arrives from LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, where he averaged 17.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists and a PIR of 20.6 in 33 EuroLeague games last season. He was named the MVP for December after averaging 21.2 points per game, 4.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists for a PIR of 26.8. It marked the first time that a player from ASVEL has been chosen as the EuroLeague MVP of the month.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">🙌 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeMaledon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeMaledon</a> 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/Cntsj3WIqd">pic.twitter.com/Cntsj3WIqd</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/1942163520486777342?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

At the end of the season, Maledon ranked fourth in PIR, sixth in scoring, second in fouls drawn (5.9 per game) and first in free throws made (6.3 per game) with stunning accuracy (90.4%). All that allowed Maledon to be chosen to the 2024-25 All-EuroLeague Second Team.

Theo Maledon of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne averaged 17.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists and a PIR of 20.6 in 33 EuroLeague games last season.

Theo Maledon, ASVEL: 2024-25 EuroLeague highlights

Born in Rouen, France, Maledon started his career with SPO Rouen and INSEP before joining ASVEL in the 2017-18 season. With Tony Parker as his mentor, he made his EuroLeague debut with ASVEL in the 2020-21 season, averaging 7.4 points and 3.1 assists in 22 games. He went on to play for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Charlotte Hornets and Phoenix Suns of the NBA, as well as for the Oklahoma City Blue, Greensboro Swarm and Sioux Falls Skyforce of the G League before returning to ASVEL in 2024. 

He helped ASVEL win the French Cup and the French League titles in 2019, as well as lifting the Leaders Cup trophy in 2020. Maledon has also been a member of the French national team, helping it win a silver medal at EuroBasket 2022. At youth level, he helped France win a gold medal at the 2017 U16 European Championship and a silver at the 2018 U17 World Cup. 

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After a great season with ASVEL, the French guard is heading to Los Blancos 

Umana Reyer Venice has signed point guard Ky Bowman to a multi-year deal

Reyer hands playmaking reins to Ky Bowman

[Umana Reyer Venice](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/umana-reyer-venice/roster/vnc/) has signed point guard Ky Bowman to a multi-year deal, the club announced on Monday.

Bowman (1.85 meters, 28 years old) arrives from Nutribullet Treviso, where he played for the previous two years. Last season he averaged 16.0 points on 45.0% three-point shooting, 3.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists. He ranked third in the league in three-point accuracy and sixth in scoring.

Last season was Bowman's third in Italy after taking his first steps in Europe with Brindisi in the 2022-23 campaign. After playing college basketball at Boston College, Bowman began his professional career in the NBA in 2019 with the Golden State Warriors. He also played for their G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors, as well as for the Agua Caliente Clippers and Austin Spurs in the G League.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">L’Umana Reyer è lieta di annunciare la firma per l’accordo pluriennale con Ky Bowman, playmaker 🇺🇸 classe 1997!<br><br>Il comunicato 👉 <a href="https://t.co/8xlwyXmWBe">https://t.co/8xlwyXmWBe</a> 🔗 <a href="https://t.co/3bxZdNDG1E">pic.twitter.com/3bxZdNDG1E</a></p>&mdash; Reyer Venezia (@REYER1872) <a href="https://twitter.com/REYER1872/status/1942145142137213078?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"I'm excited to start this new journey with Reyer," Bowman said. "What motivated me most is the ambition to be part of a full team and have the chance to play in the EuroCup, on an important stage, with a team that I know we can do great things with. My expectations for this year are to achieve the best results both in Italy and in Europe and I know that the technical staff will put us in the best conditions for ourselves and for our future.

"I have never frequented Venice but I can't wait to experience the daily life of the city with my family: the people, the restaurants, its uniqueness. I want to live it and appreciate it to the fullest. I can't wait to get started."

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The American remains in Italy for a fourth season

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan has reached an agreement with power forward Giampaolo Ricci to stay together for two more seasons, the club announced on Monday.

Milan re-signs Giampaolo Ricci until 2027

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan has reached an agreement with its team captain, power forward [Giampaolo Ricci](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/giampaolo-ricci/001518/) to stay together for two more seasons, the club announced on Monday. Ricci (2.01 meters, 33 years old) has been with the club the past four years, and last season shot 44.8% from three-point range while tallying 3.6 points and 2.5 rebounds.

"I’m happy for the opportunity to continue my journey with \[the club\] for two more seasons, at least", Ricci said in a statement for club website. "Milan is like a second home to me. I’m proud to keep fighting, growing and building something special for our colors and our fans."

Ricci arrived to Milan from Virtus Segafredo Bologna in 2021 to make his EuroLeague debut. Since then he has played in 119 games, and in his role off the bench posted 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds

The Milan forward is conducting excellent philanthropic work in Tanzania

Giampaolo Ricci's family mission in Tanzania (Part 1): 'I feel obligated to do this'

With Milan has have won three consecutive Italian League championships between 2022 and 2024, as well as an Italian Cup title in 2022.

Prior to Milan, Ricci spent two EuroCup seasons with Virtus, for whom he scored 6.9 points and pulled down 4.1 rebounds over 37 games. He reached the 2021 EuroCup Semifinals and won the Italian League title the same year with Virtus.

Ricci started his career with Stella Azzurra Roma and also played for other Italian teams such as Assigeco Casalpusterlengo, Tezenis Verona, Orsi Derthona Basket Tortona and Vanoli Basket Cremona before joining Virtus in 2019. He helped Cremona lift the Italian Cup title in 2019. Ricci has also been a member of the Italian national team.

There's a real legacy being built by EA7 Emporio Armani Milan's Giampaolo Ricci in the Tanzanian town of Kisaki that is sure to impact children there for many years to come.

Giampaolo Ricci's project in Tanzania (Part 2): 'Africa changes you'

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica has kept one of its key pieces from last season's roster by re-signing Juwan Morgan to a one-year deal, the club announced Sunday night. 

Buducnost re-signs forward Juwan Morgan

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica has kept one of its key pieces from last season's roster by re-signing [Juwan Morgan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/juwan-morgan/013256/) to a one-year deal, the club announced Sunday night. Morgan (2.01 meters, 28 years old) made his BKT EuroCup debut with Buducnost last season, averaging 9.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.1 steals helping the team reach the eighthfinals.

In the ABA League, Morgan had 8.0 points on 41.4% three-point shooting, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals, helping the team to the best regular-season record ahead of the EuroLeague sides Partizan Mozzartbet Belgrade and Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, before the team was stopped by Partizan in the playoff finals.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Džuvan Morgan se vraća u Budućnost Voli 🔵⚪️<a href="https://t.co/LYCmENJx38">https://t.co/LYCmENJx38</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKB</a> <a href="https://t.co/1ppw4IHUuZ">pic.twitter.com/1ppw4IHUuZ</a></p>&mdash; KK Budućnost VOLI (@KKBuducnostVOLI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKBuducnostVOLI/status/1941946421097160944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Morgan arrived to the Montenegrin capital from Zenit St. Petersburg, and also played in that 2023-24 campaign with another Russian team, Runa Basket Moscow.

Morgan played college basketball alongside Buducnost star guard Yogi Ferrell at Indiana University, who also [signed an extension ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/buducnost-keeps-combo-guard-yogi-ferrell/)with the team in late June. He started his professional career with the Utah Jazz in the NBA and also played for Salt Lake City, Maine and Ontario in the G League. In the NBA, he's also suited up for the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics, helping Boston reach the NBA finals in 2022. The forward has been a member of the USA national team, too.

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Morgan is set to play his second season with the club.

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Hapoel Tel Aviv beefed up its frontline ahead of its EuroLeague debut campaign by signing athletic center Dan Oturu. The big man has spent the past two seasons with Anadolu Efes Istanbul. 

Hapoel beefs up frontline with Dan Oturu

[Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv/roster/hta/) beefed up its frontline ahead of its EuroLeague debut campaign by signing athletic center [Dan Oturu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dan-oturu/profile/012788/) for the next three years. The big man has spent the past two seasons with Anadolu Efes Istanbul. He is the club’s second signing from Efes after penning [Elijah Bryant to a three-year deal](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hapoel-tel-aviv-brings-elijah-bryant-aboard/).

Oturu (2.08 meters, 25 years old) averaged 8.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.0 block over 38 games in a reserve roll for Efes last season. He was fourth in the league in two-point shooting accuracy at 71.6%. On a per-minute basis, Oturu was one of the league’s most effective players, ranking fourth in blocks (2.5 blocks per 40 minutes), seventh in offensive rebounds (4.8 per 40 minutes) and 11th in PIR (26.8 per 40 minutes).

Dan Oturu: Dunk machine (2024-25)

"I am excited to join Hapoel Tel Aviv - a club with a vision and goal to succeed on the biggest stage in Europe," Oturu said after signing. "I can't wait to play for the great fans who support the team with dedication. It will be a privilege to be part of the team in its first season in the EuroLeague. I can't wait to get started. Yalla Hapoel!"

After playing college basketball at the University of Minnesota, Oturu began his professional career with the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA in the 2020-21 season. He briefly played for the Toronto Raptors the following year and also suited up for the Windy City Bulls in the G-League. He made his European debut with Turkish side Yukatel Merkezefendi in 2023 before moving to Efes.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">מועדון הכדורסל הפועל “IBI” תל אביב שמח לבשר על החתמתו של הסנטר דניאל אוטורו (25, 2.08 מ׳) לשלוש העונות הבאות, עד לסיום עונת 2027/28. <br><br>הגבוה החדש באדום נבחר במקום ה-33 בדראפט ה-NBA בשנת 2020, שיחק בלוס אנג׳לס קליפרס, טורונטו ראפטורס ובקבוצת הג׳י ליג של שיקגו בולס.<br><br>את הקריירה… <a href="https://t.co/467FCayvqA">pic.twitter.com/467FCayvqA</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1941816566187700634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The EuroLeague newcomers will be Oturu's second EuroLeague stop

Hapoel Tel Aviv has added another weapon to its backcourt by signing versatile guard Elijah Bryant to a multi-year contract. 

Hapoel Tel Aviv brings Elijah Bryant aboard

[Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv/hta/) has added another weapon to its backcourt by signing versatile guard [Elijah Bryant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elijah-bryant/009846/) to a three-year contract.

Bryant (1.96 meters, 30 years old) brings a wealth of experience to a Hapoel side that will debut in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague this season. He spent the past four seasons with [Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/ist/), which he helped win the EuroLeague in 2022.

Last season, Bryant averaged 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.2 steals in 38 games for Efes.

Best of Elijah Bryant: 2024-25

Bryant played college basketball first at Elon University and later at Brigham Young University before making his professional debut in Israel in 2018 with Hapoel Eilat. 

That led to his move to Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv, where he spent most of two seasons. Late in the 2020-21 campaign, Bryant moved to the NBA to play for the Milwaukee Bucks, with which he won the NBA championship. In October 2021, Bryant returned to the EuroLeague when he joined Efes.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">מועדון הכדורסל הפועל &quot;IBI&quot; תל אביב שמח לבשר על החתמתו של אלוף היורוליג וה-NBA לשעבר, הגארד/פורוורד אלייז&#39;ה בראיינט (30, 1.96 מ&#39;) לשלוש העונות הבאות, עד לסיום עונת 2027/28.<br><br>בראיינט מגיע להפועל אחרי ארבע עונות מוצלחות באנאדולו אפס, בהן זכה באליפות היורוליג ובכל תואר אפשרי בטורקיה.… <a href="https://t.co/KroFpOCBDO">pic.twitter.com/KroFpOCBDO</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1941770406131638330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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The former champ returns to Tel Aviv on a three-year deal

Valencia adds Yankuba Sima, extends Millan Jimenez

[Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/roster/pam/) bolstered its frontcourt by inking center [Yankuba Sima](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/yankuba-sima/005596/) to a three-year deal. 

Sima (2.11 meters, 28 years old) arrives from Unicaja Malaga, where he averaged 4.9 points and 2.8 rebounds in 33 Spanish League games last season, in which he helped his team win the Spanish Copa del Rey, Intercontinental Cup, BCL and Spanish SuperCup titles. 

Born in Girona, Spain, Sima started to play basketball in his native city, joining the Canarias Basketball Academy in 2013. He went on to play in the United States for Arlington County, St John's University and Oklahoma State University before starting his professional basketball career with BAXI Manresa. 

Sima also played for Umana Reyer Venice of Italy before joining Unicaja in January 2023. Sima also helped Unicaja win a BCL title in 2024 and has been a member of the Spanish national team. He won two European Championships medals with the Spanish U20 squad: silver in 2015 and gold in 2016.

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

Valencia also announced a new deal with shooting guard [Millan Jimenez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/millan-jimenez/009105/), who re-signed his contract until the end of the 2027-28 season. 

Jimenez (1.99 meters, 22 years old) joined Valencia in 2018 and made his EuroLeague debut with the team during the 2019-20 campaign. Last season, Jimenez was sent on loan to Monbus Obradoiro, averaging 8.4 points on 41.7% three-pointers and 3.1 rebounds in 34 Spanish second division games.

He has also played for San Pablo Burgos, as for the Spanish national team in all youth categories. He helped Spain win a gold medal at the 2002 U20 European Championships.

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

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Both players signed respective multi-year deals


For its first signing of the summer, Buducnost VOLI Podgorica has reeled in playmaker Oleksandr Kovliar on a two-year deal

Buducnost bags playmaker Oleksandr Kovliar

For its first signing of the summer, [Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/buducnost-voli-podgorica/roster/bud/) has reeled in playmaker [Oleksandr Kovliar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/oleksandr-kovliar/profile/013247/) on a two-year deal.

Kovliar (1.91 meters, 23 years old) comes off a fantastic first season in the BKT EuroCup with Lietkabelis Panevezys. He averaged 12.5 points, 4.7 assists and 0.9 steals. Kovliar scored in double figures in 11 of his 15 EuroCup appearances and ranked eighth in the competition in assists. Those numbers rose to 13.6 points, 5.2 assists and 1.1 steals in 45 Lithuanian League games.

Best of Oleksandr Kovliar: 2024-25

Kovliar began his career in with Khimik Yuzhny in his native Ukraine. He went abroad at age 19 to play for Tartu Ulikool and then to BC Kalev/ Cramo Tallinn, both in Estonia. Kovliar also played one year in Spain for Obradorio before joining Lietkabelis last season. He has been a regular with the Ukrainian national team in recent years, too.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Aleksandar Kovilar novi plejmejker Budućnost Volija! ✍️<a href="https://t.co/etX595UPOE">https://t.co/etX595UPOE</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKB</a> <a href="https://t.co/qQijPeaf0U">pic.twitter.com/qQijPeaf0U</a></p>&mdash; KK Budućnost VOLI (@KKBuducnostVOLI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKBuducnostVOLI/status/1941533217540194398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

More Buducnost news

The Ukrainian comes off a stellar debut season in the EuroCup with Lietkabelis

Turk Telekom Ankara continued a busy week of roster building by signing forwards Andrejs Grazulis and Yavuz Gultekin 

Turk Telekom adds Andrejs Grazulis, Yavuz Gultekin

[Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/turk-telekom-ankara/roster/ttk/) continued a busy week of roster building by signing forwards [Andrejs Grazulis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/andrejs-grazulis/005738/) and [Yavuz Gultekin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/yavuz-gultekin/007653/) on Saturday.

Grazulis (2.02 meters, 31 years old) brings a wealth of EuroCup experience with him from a season with Ventspils and two with Dolomiti Energia Trento. He averaged 12.3 points on 39.5% three-point shooting and 5.2 rebounds in 17 EuroCup games two seasons ago. Last season Grazulis made his EuroLeague debut with Virtus Bologna and posted 5.0 points in 21 games. He finished the season in Spain with Joventut Badalona.

Grazulis started his career with Ventspils of his native Latvia and played there until 2017. He later spent time with Parma Perm in Russia, VEF Riga in Latvia, and Derthona Basket Tortona and Trieste in Italy before joining Trento in 2022. He helped VEF win the Latvian League in 2019, and also lifted the Baltic League trophy with Ventspils in 2013. Grazulis has also been a member of the Latvian national team.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Andrejs Grazulis Türk Telekom’da! ✍👏<br><br>Geçtiğimiz sezonu Joventut Badalona&#39;da tamamlayan Andrejs Grazulis’i takımımıza kattık. Welcome to family Andrejs Grazulis. 🎉💙🤍 <a href="https://t.co/A6cEyWPIkj">pic.twitter.com/A6cEyWPIkj</a></p>&mdash; Türk Telekom Basketbol (@TT_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/TT_Basketbol/status/1941497029181751711?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


Gultekin (1.96 meters, 24 years old) has spent his entire professional career with Aliaga Petkim Spor. Last season he averaged 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds over 25 games in the Turkish League.

A native of Karsiyaka, Turkiye, Gultekin moved to the United States at age 17 to play high school basketball in Maryland. He then moved on to the college ranks where he suited up for Texas A&M and the University of San Diego. Gultekin will make his EuroCup debut with Turk Telekom.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Yavuz Gültekin Türk Telekom’da! ✍👏<br><br>Geçtiğimiz sezonu Aliağa Petkimspor’da tamamlayan Yavuz Gültekin’i takımımıza kattık. Ailemize hoş geldin Yavuz Gültekin. 🎉💙🤍 <a href="https://t.co/4jRdTmeIIa">pic.twitter.com/4jRdTmeIIa</a></p>&mdash; Türk Telekom Basketbol (@TT_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/TT_Basketbol/status/1941544652131451233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The latest from Turk Telekom

The 2025 quarterfinalists continued a busy week of transactions 