By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
La Laguna Tenerife has officially parted ways with Txus Vidorreta just as the Spanish club prepares for its transition into the BKT EuroCup.
His legacy is inextricably linked to Canarias, where he orchestrated the most successful era in club history. Spanning two historic stints, from 2015 to 2017 and again from 2018 onward, the 59-year-old play-caller transformed the island-based club into a dominant European powerhouse.
Under his leadership, Tenerife captured two Basketball Champions League titles in 2017 and 2022. He also steered the club to global success, clinching two FIBA Intercontinental Cup championships in 2020 and 2023. During this tenure, Vidorreta cemented his status as the winningest coach in BCL history, shattering the unprecedented 100-win milestone and earning the prestigious Coach of the Decade honor.
OFICIAL | Txus Vidorreta no continuará como técnico de La Laguna Tenerife
GRACIAS, TXUS 💛🖤 #Ellegadocontinúa pic.twitter.com/H8FfSa0ihM
— La Laguna Tenerife (@CB1939Canarias) June 15, 2026
The Bilbao native previously built his reputation across three decades, helming prominent ACB sides including Bilbao, Estudiantes, and Valencia. Besides his departure from the Canary Islands outfit, three other EuroCup teams announced roster moves on Monday.
💪🏻 Mateusz Ponitka İle Yola Devam!
🏀 2024-2025 sezonunda takımımıza katılan Mateusz Ponitka, 2026-2027 sezonunda da formamız için mücadeleye devam edecek.
🫡 Birlikte nice başarılara, Poni!
❤💙#HayalineKanatlan | #CatchYourDreams pic.twitter.com/dpScKUyRyO
— Bahçeşehir Koleji Spor Kulübü (@BKBasketbol) June 15, 2026
Bahcesehir Koleji locked down a crucial piece of its core by securing a contract extension with Mateusz Ponitka, guaranteeing his stay through the 2026–2027 campaign. A veteran of 145 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games, the 32-year-old forward pushed his EuroCup total to 94 over his last two seasons with the Istanbul outfit. Last season, he averaged 5.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.2 steals over 19 games, including six starts.
Forță. Energie. Explozie. ⚡ Bun venit la U-BT, Jalyn McCreary! 🏳🏴 pic.twitter.com/Q17ETYbvH7
— U-BT Cluj-Napoca (@UBTCluj) June 15, 2026
Continuing the roster rebuild, U-BT Cluj-Napoca penned 25-year-old forward Jalyn McCreary to a one-year deal.
NEW SIGNING: EMILIS ZIBUDA ✍🦁
London Lions are excited to announce the signing of rising prospect Emilis Zibuda for the 2026-27 season, adding one of the brightest young talents in European youth basketball to the squad.
The 18-year-old guard/forward returns to London after… pic.twitter.com/d8UyxEe159
— London Lions Basketball (@LondonLions) June 15, 2026
Meanwhile, the London Lions bolstered their future roster by signing 18-year-old Lithuanian Emilis Zibuda.
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