Reynolds, Ittounas, Eksioglu, Bailey, Njie spark new Basketball Champions League signings

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09/Aug/26 05:21

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Basketball Champions League clubs aggressively reshape their rosters ahead of the next Regular Season and Qualification Rounds

By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net

The Basketball Champions League continues to shape its upcoming 2026–27 season as teams across Europe secure critical reinforcements through an active wave of roster additions.

Lithuania’s Juventus bolstered its campaign for Regular Season Group E by penning veteran forward Cameron Reynolds to a one-year contract. The 31-year-old former Tulane standout brings valuable experience to the Utena outfit, having played 24 games in the NBA besides a 16-game stint with Promitheas in the BCL two years ago. Reynolds joins a confirmed core with Sarunas Beniusis, Justas Furmanavicius, Tevian Jones, Chase Hunter, Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, Normantas Jursys, Gintautas Matulis, Jack Pagenkopf, Kenny Pohto, and Paulius Valinskas tasked with facing tough group opponents, KVIS Pardubice, UnaHotels Reggio Emilia, and Unicaja.

Meanwhile, Greece’s Peristeri Betsson solidified its backcourt for Group D by announcing a one-year contract extension with 24-year-old John Ittounas. Under the guidance of coach Vassilis Xanthopoulos, the club aims to contend with UCAM Murcia, Openjobemtis Varese, and BMA365 Bamberg Baskets, utilizing a newly configured unit featuring Will Carius, Jalen Finch, Alexandros Thomakos, Grace Ngindu, Alexandros Nikolaidis, Ty Nichols, and Omar Payne.

Teams heading to the Qualification Rounds in Samokov are also busy. Glint Korfez, recently relocated from Manisa to Kocaeli, announced a trio of acquisitions, securing guard Mert Emre Eksioglu following his departure from Fenerbahce Beko, alongside Australian collegiate center Oscar Cluff from Purdue and American combo guard Boo Buie.

Fellow Turkish contenders Yukatel Merkezefendi strengthened their own Qualifiers bid by signing Victor Bailey Jr. and young prospect Yaman Alisan, while successfully re-signing experienced big Mahir Agva.

Looking to make their own push into the Qualifiers, Vienna added 25-year-old Barra Njie to their roster.

Finally, the Landau Lions welcomed 27-year-old playmaker Jordan Perkins.

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