By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
The Basketball Champions League market is buzzing with activity as several clubs continue their roster rebuilds for the upcoming 2026–27 campaign. Nanterre 92 locked in Len Schoormann before securing their first summer acquisition, Xavier Castaneda, who previously lifted the Intercontinental Cup trophy with Unicaja.
Looking to make a deep run, BMA365 Bamberg Baskets secured former Cincinnati NCAA standout Trevon Scott on a one-year deal, capitalizing on his ten games of NBA experience, including six recent appearances for the Brooklyn Nets. The German club simultaneously invested in the future by bringing youthful prospects Jakob Lang and Benjamin Koppke.
Heading to Group D of the Regular Season, Openjobmetis Varese bolstered their backcourt by introducing Will McDowell-White and Amedeo Della Valle, while their group rivals UCAM Murcia opted for stability by retaining Michael Forrest.
Meanwhile, SIG Strasbourg expanded their depth by securing frontcourt pieces Jake Forrester and Sam Alajiki. Hungary’s NB I/A champions Falco Szombathely finalized extensions with 12-game BCL veteran Peter Veraszto and homegrown talent Roland Horvath, while adding size through Sacramento State alumnus Joshua Patton.
Similarly reloading, Igokea m:tel extended Sandro Antunovic, finalized a reunion with Haris Delalic, and interior presence Joel Armotrading joined their ranks. Their future Group G competitors have been equally industrious as ALBA Berlin tied down Julius Bohmer on a two-year agreement, and Surne Bilbao integrated 22-year-old Ondrej Hustak into their rotation.
In Group E, UnaHotels Reggio Emilia confirmed they are keeping playmaker Jaylen Barford, a veteran of 18 tournament appearances, alongside Elhadji Fainke. They will cross paths with KVIS Pardubice, who orchestrated a reunion with 32-year-old Petr Safarcik, bringing over a decade of continental experience from his previous 12-game stint with ERA Nymburk.
Also, Bnei PenLink Herzliya injected perimeter scoring into their lineup by signing 30-year-old marksman Amit Gershon.
Andersson Garcia to Breogan
The battle lines are drawn just as fiercely in the Qualification Rounds, where Rio Breogan turned heads by landing dynamic contributor Andersson Garcia, fresh off five NBA appearances with the Utah Jazz, while pairing the 25-year-old Dominican forward with explosive guard Rasir Bolton.
A complete roster overhaul took place at Dziki Warszawa, where management rolled out the red carpet for newcomers Ta’Lon Cooper, Osun Osunniyi, Tim Adetukasi, Michal Krasuski, and Zane Waterman, while maintaining their core identity by re-signing Krzysztof Kempa, Lukasz Frackiewicz, Grzegorz Kaminski, and Michal Aleksandrowicz. Also, VEF Riga pulled off a notable coup by attracting Luis Rodriguez from Sesi Franca.
Greek representatives also advanced their summer agendas, with Promitheas Vikos Cola securing high-scoring guard Shannon Evans, and domestic rivals Kolossos H Hotels Collection welcoming center Nicholas Benson. In Switzerland, Fribourg Olympic captured the signatures of Philippe Eyenga and Judah Brown, while Lions de Geneve solidified their foundation by extending Swiss international Noe Anabir.
Elsewhere, Landstede Hammers fortified their backcourt rotation by drafting in Isaiah Johnson and Boy Van Vliet. CSM CSU Raiffeisen Oradea elevated their offensive firepower by executing deals for Josh Jefferson and David Nichols, while Cypriot side Petrolina AEK Larnaca chose continuity by renewing Jayveous McKinnis and expanding their local depth with Charalambos Savva.
Across the Qualifiers landscape, Patrioti Levice celebrated a familiar face as Tony Hicks returned to the club, Bakken Bears ensured continuity by re-signing Frederik Stie, and Vienna finalized their leadership structure by appointing Dragan Bajic as their new head coach.
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