Turkey
Richard Solomon signs in Turkey
Richard Solomon (208 cm, C/F) has signed with Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul in the Turkish BSL. Bahcesehir also plays in the Europe Cup, where they are 2-o in group play. Solomon played in Japan for Toyama last season. Two seasons ago, he also played in Turkey when he averaged just under 10 and 5 for Usak.…
Read MoreFenerbahce demolish Efes in Turkish derby
In a game between the two Turkish titans, Fenerbahce played with enthusiasm and energy and easily defeated Anadolu Efes 90-68. Fenerbahce now has a 4-0 Turkish league record, while Efes lost for the first time. Anadolu Efes had five turnovers in the first 5 minutes, and Fenerbahçe quickly took the lead in the game. In…
Read MoreKenan Sipahi back in ACB, signs with Zaragoza
Kenan Sipahi (189 cm, G) has signed with Casademont Zaragoza in the Spanish ACB. The Turk-Kosovan guard played his entire pro career in Turkey except for one season. In the 19/20 season, he played for Sevilla, also in the ACB. Sipahi played EuroLeague this past season as he averaged 5.8 ppg for powerhouse Fenerbahce. Kenan…
Read MoreKerry Blackshear to Turkey, signs with Galatasaray
Kerry Blackshear (208 cm, F/C) has signed with Galatasaray in Turkey. Blackshear played last season in the Winner League in Israel. In his first year as a pro, he averaged 15 ppg and 7.9 rebounds in 36 games for Gilboa Galil. Kerry Blackshear played college basketball at Virginia Tech and Florida. At Florida, he averaged…
Read MoreKerem Kanter from Greece to Poland
Kerem Kanter (204 cm, F) has signed with WKS Slask Wroclaw in the Polish EBL. Head coach Petar Mijovic recruited the 26-year-old Turkish big man away from Greece. Kanter played last season for Kolossos in the Greek A1. He put up great numbers as he averaged 17.2 ppg and 7.5 rebounds in 24 games. Before…
Read MoreEfes inks ABA League MVP Filip Petrusev
Reigning EuroLeague champion Anadolu Efes Istanbul added more power in the paint by signing ABA League MVP Filip Petrusev on Tuesday. Petrusev (211 cm, 21 years old) dominated last season with Mega Bemax to the tune of 23.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in 21 games played. He led the league in scoring and…
Read MoreMilton Doyle from Italy to Turkey
Milton Doyle (193 cm, G) has signed with Gaziantep Basketbol. The 27-year-old American guard played for Trieste in the Italian Serie A last season. Doyle has also played 10 NBA games for Brooklyn. During the 17/18 season, he averaged 3.4 ppg for the Nets. Since then, he has played in the GLeague, Israel, and Spain.…
Read MoreCJ Williams to Yalova
CJ Williams (196 cm, G/F) is on the move to Turkey. Williams joins newcomer Yalova in the Turkish BSL. Yalova moved up this summer from the Turkish second division, the TBL. Williams is coming off a season with Pau-Orthez. The 31-year-old American guard averaged 10.7 ppg and 3 rebounds in 23 ProA games. Williams has…
Read MoreEvan Bruinsma to Buyukcekmece
Evan Bruinsma (203 cm, F) is on the move to Turkey. There he will join Buyukcekmece Basket Basketball Kulubu and coach Ozhan Civgin. Buyukcekmece ended last season 13th in the standings with a 10-20 record. Bruinsma enjoyed a good 20/21 season in Hungary, where he both played the local league and the ChampionsLeague. He averaged…
Read MoreFenerbahce hands reins to Aleksandar Djordjevic
Fenerbahce Istanbul found a new coach as the Turkish powerhouse signed Aleksandar Djordjevic to a three-year contract. Djordjevic, age 53, comes to Fenerbahce after coaching Virtus Segafredo Bologna the past three seasons and replaces fellow Serbian Igor Kokoskov, who agreed to leave the club. Djordjevic guided Virtus to the 2020-21 7DAYS EuroCup semifinals, where the…
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