By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
After 13 games with Promitheas Vikos Cola in the previous edition of the Basketball Champions League, 28-year-old Jordon Varnado is back for more, switching to Bnei PenLink Herzliya. The 2025-26 journey starts in Group D of the Regular Season, versus La Laguna Tenerife, Tofas, and Trapani Shark.
In Group F opposite AEK Betsson, VEF Riga, and one more team coming out of the Qualification Rounds, NHSZ-Szolnoki Olajbanyasz recently reunited with Auston Barnes. The 33-year-old forward also returns to the league following a Qualifiers appearance with Belfius Mons-Hainaut in 2020.
Among the eight possible entries to Group F, Kalev/Cramo confirmed 27-year-old Severi Kaukiainen for a third straight season. The Finnish point guard will play in his fourth career Qualification Tournament.
After an NCAA run with North Carolina and Louisville, 24-year-old Jae’Lyn Withers emerged as the 11th confirmed Heroes Den Bosch player for the next season. The Dutch champions are another Group F candidate.
Fellow Qualifiers outfit, with an opportunity to enter Group C alongside Joventut Badalona, Hapoel Netanel Holon, and Cholet, Bursaspor Yorsan picked up 31-year-old Landry Nnoko and 26-year-old Yesukan Onar.
Jaeden Zackery was the latest roster addition for Kauhajoki Karhu on the way to another Qualification tournament. Launching his professional career, the 23-year-old guard signed a one-year contract.
Facing the Finnish side in the Quarterfinals of the tournament leading to Group B, Uniclub Bet-Juventus welcomed 26-year-old Ryan Schwieger.
Following preliminary action in Samokov, between September 19 and 25, the Regular Season begins on October 7.