By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
The competitive landscape of the upcoming 2026-27 BKT EuroCup season shifted on Sunday as two prominent clubs finalized major roster moves, with ratiopharm Ulm picking up guard Jaylen Sims and Bahcesehir Koleji extending power forward Tyler Cavanaugh.
Ulm’s acquisition of Sims, a recently crowned NBA G League champion, brings significant size and athleticism to their backcourt. The 27-year-old guard joins the German club following a stellar campaign with the Greensboro Swarm, where he averaged 16.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game to lead the team to a title.
“I’m incredibly excited to be playing for Ulm,” said Sims, a former UNC Wilmington standout. “I can’t wait to play in front of these amazing fans. When I watched videos of the home games, the fantastic atmosphere in the ratiopharm arena was almost palpable. My goal is to contribute to this special atmosphere and culture.”
𝙂-𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙐𝙪𝙪𝙡𝙢𝙚𝙧
Mit Jaylen Sims verstärken wir unseren Kader mit einem frischgebackenen NBA G-League Champion, der Vielseitigkeit, Spielintelligenz und Teamgeist an den OrangeCampus bringt.
Zur News: https://t.co/fpK5UaoSPa#uuulmer pic.twitter.com/nSUmu2wah5
— ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) June 14, 2026
This move marks the first overseas experience for Sims. He previously spent four years with the Swarm and made six NBA appearances for the Charlotte Hornets during the 2024–25 Regular Season.
💪🏼 Kaptan İle Yola Devam!
🏀2023-2024 sezonu öncesinde ailemize katılan takım kaptanımız Tyler Cavanaugh, 2026-2027 sezonunda da formamız için mücadele etmeye devam edecek!
🫡 Birlikte nice başarılara!
❤💙#HayalineKanatlan | #CatchYourDreams pic.twitter.com/vmKtCfS2ea
— Bahçeşehir Koleji Spor Kulübü (@BKBasketbol) June 14, 2026
Meanwhile, Bahcesehir secured a two-year contract extension for team captain Cavanaugh, confirming a Eurohoops report from late May. The extension ensures the 32-year-old veteran remains in Istanbul, where he has established himself as an indispensable frontcourt anchor. The 2.06-meter forward was pivotal in propelling the Turkish team to consecutive semifinal appearances, averaging 11.3 points and 5.3 rebounds across 20 EuroCup games last season.
Cavanaugh’s extensive international resume includes 63 EuroLeague appearances alongside domestic league championships in Germany and Lithuania. His presence provides elite floor-spacing, locker room leadership, and veteran composure under pressure. Before his European career, Cavanaugh played 50 NBA games split between the Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz.
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