By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
A seasoned veteran in European club continental competitions is coming in for Peristeri bwin.
Nemanja Dangubic penned a one-year contract to play under the guidance of legendary Vassilis Spanoulis in Peristeri. The 30-year-old forward carries the experience of 114 games played in the EuroLeague and 47 appearances in the EuroCup but will debut in the Basketball Champions League with the Greek club. Jaylen Hands, Joe Ragland, Kenny Williams, Elijah Mitrou-Long, and Trevor Thompson were all already placed on the roster.
Justin Smith and Hunter Hale in the Basketball Champions League
Among new introductions to Europe, Justin Smith penned a one-year deal to join Hapoel Holon. The veteran of two G League campaigns since concluding his NCAA career with Arkansas is set to join forces with Shahar Amir, Netanel Artzi, Ahmad Caver, Shawn Dawson, Yotam Hanochi, C.J. Harris, and Niv Misgav.
Michigan-born Hunter Hale signed a one-year contract to join Promitheas. The 26-year-old shooting guard will debut in European club continental competitions via the BCL. He is the fourth arrival for the team coached by Ilias Papatheodorou following Chris Coffey, Antonis Koniaris, and Deshawn Stephens.
Heading to Group H of the Regular Season alongside Tofas, Igokea m:tel, and UCAM Murcia for the first continental campaign in team history, Bertram Derthona Tortona planning beyond the upcoming season signed 20-year-old Andrea Loro to a five-year contract.
Jeremy Senglin to Brindisi
Experienced point guard Jeremy Senglin returned to the Champions League to strengthen the Qualifiers bid of Happy Casa Brindisi. A potential rival of the Italian club, Telenet Giants Antwerp secured the services of rookie floor general Rasir Bolton. More rookies directly from the NCAA, Malik Parsons joined the Bakken Bears and the Caledonia Gladiators picked up Clifton Moore.
Moving his talents to Slovakia for a second straight appearance in the Qualifiers, Finnish point guard Severi Kaukiainen was landed by Patrioti Levice. Jalen Adaway and Rob Howard, both 25-year-old imports from the USA, previously strengthened the SBL champions.