By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
The Basketball Champions League, starting from the Qualification Rounds, is sparking high anticipation as teams across the continent rapidly reshape their rosters for the upcoming 2026—27 season.
SIG Strasbourg powered up by executing a series of ambitious moves, including a one-year contract extension for versatile forward Ben Gregg following his promising rookie season. The French club bolstered its perimeter and frontcourt by securing explosive swingman Tymu Chenery from the Bakken Bears, alongside athletic 25-year-old forward Justin McKoy, who brings valuable experience from Spain’s Liga Endesa. Meanwhile, domestic rivals Nanterre 92 stabilized their backcourt by confirming veteran point guard Benjamin Sene for a sixth consecutive campaign.
Defending champions Rytas retained German national team member Kay Bruhnke to a new extension. Fellow Lithuanian club Juventus added Swedish big Kenny Pohto while locking down core veteran Paulius Valinskas on a two-year deal. Looking toward Spain, back-to-back FIBA Europe Cup winners Surne Bilbao threw in physical intensity to their frontline by inking Manex Ansorregui through 2028. Italian side UnaHotels Reggio Emilia also secured stability down low, extending Colombian center Jaime Echenique through the next season.
Meanwhile, Igokea m:tel finalized a multi-year extension with standout performer Strahinja Gavrilovic. Further roster depth emerged as Windrose Giants Antwerp welcomed shooting guard Jacari White, while KVIS Pardubice extended rising winger Petr Stovicek. Looking to the future, Legia Warszawa locked down Wojciech Jasiewicz and Dawid Niedziałkowski to long-term deals, while AEK penned 18-year-old Stavros Gymnopoulos.
Ahead of the Qualifiers, Fitness First Wurzburg Baskets picked up seasoned veteran Marvin Ogunsipe, and CSM CSU Raiffeisen Oradea finalized key additions in Bodie Hume and Malik Osborne.
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