By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Confirming a Eurohoops report, Galatasaray MCT Technic officially welcomed back Errick McCollum on Saturday. The 37-year-old combo guard signed a one-year contract with an option for one more season.
Back in 2016, the experienced combo guard was crowned EuroCup champion with Galatasaray Odeabank as the Most Valuable Player of the season and returned to the Lions for a brief stint in 2017. Later success went into helping Fenerbahce Beko capture the 2024-25 championship of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. On a different path compared to his younger brother CJ McCollum playing in the NBA since 2013, Errick has displayed his talents in Israel, Greece, China, Russia, and Turkiye during a professional career entering its 16th season.
A veteran of 28 appearances with Pinar Karsiyaka over the last three years, he is also returning to the Basketball Champions League.
Rytas extends Zibenas
Following the departure of assistant Giorgos Dedas, who was hired by fellow BCL outfit Filou Oostende as the new head coach, Giedrius Zibenas penned a two-year contract extension to remain head coach of Rytas. The 41-year-old tactician has been in charge of the Vilnius outfit since 2020.
After four years with EWE Baskets Oldenburg, including five appearances in the Champions League, 28-year-old Alen Pjanic moved to FIT/One Wurzburg Baskets.
Meanwhile, Sabah announced the return of 25-year-old point guard Kamran Mammadov on a two-year contract.
Tymu Chenery to Denmark
On recent roster moves across teams participating in the Qualification Rounds, Tymu Chenery signed with the champions of Denmark, Bakken Bears, to start his professional career.
A CSM Oradea loyal throughout his career, 28-year-old Bogdan Nicolescu committed to a tenth season.