By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
It’s never easy, but Eurohoops selects and presents the top 10 signings of the summer for the 18 teams gearing up for the 2021-22 edition of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.
Various sides are still looking to strengthen their squads as CSKA Moscow emerges as a potential favorite to land Kevin Pangos if he doesn’t get an NBA deal. Our list features only those players having completed a move.
There are also the cases of Shabazz Napier joining Zenit Saint-Petersburg and Emmanuel Mudiay picked up by Zalgiris after both former NBA point guards being sidelined through the 2020-21 season with no contract. They can be considered likely to make a large splash in the EuroLeague and of course, they are marquee names. On the other hand, it’s very difficult to rate them in a Top10, considering the fact that they are coming off a long pause of action.
Here we go.
1. Sertac Sanli to FC Barcelona
EuroLeague stats: 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds per contest over 67 games in four seasons
2020-21: 7.8 points, 2.2 rebounds per game with Anadolu Efes
The Turkish center ranks first after moving from EuroLeague champion Anadolu Efes to runner-up FC Barcelona. Blockbuster transfer, whatever the criteria.
Still extremely early in the preseason, but Sertac Sanli is projected to play behind Brandon Davies. Both are great options for head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius.
The newcomer had been extremely productive through the last two seasons and hopes to keep it up in Barcelona.