By Aris Barkas/ barkas@eurohoops.net
Baskonia announced the first step towards the revamp of its front line by signing French big man Kim Tillie who is expected to make his Euroleague debut next season. Also in Italy, EA7 Milano announced the extension of Nicolo Melli‘s contract for one more season. In Israel, Euroleague qualifying round participant Hapoel Jerusalem announced the three years extension of veteran Bracey Wright‘s contract until the summer of 2017.
In Eurocup, Reggio Emilia also extended the contract of a well known veteran, as Rimantas Kaukenas will stay with the team for one more season. Besiktas kept Chris Lofton for one more season. Cantu got Eric Williams who ended last season in Limoges, but played for his new club back in the 2006-07 season. Also in Artland, the team announced the extension of Anthony King‘s contract for one more year.