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30/06/2015

Pero Antic moved from NBA to Fenerbahce Ulker.


Pero Antic moved from NBA to Fenerbahce Ulker. He signed 2 plus 1 year contract.

Pero Antić (born July 29, 1982) is a professional basketball player who plays for Fenerbahçe of the Turkish Basketball League (TBL). He was also a member and captain of his national basketball team. Standing at 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m), he primarily plays the power forward position, although he can play at the center position.

Player profile

Antić's best offensive attributes are his body strength, jump shot, and dunking ability. He is adept at pick and roll play, which coupled with his excellent three-point shooting accuracy for a player of his position, makes him a scoring threat from all distances. While he's not a prolific scorer, he also possesses decent passing skills, adding to his offensive contribution. The defensive part of the game is considered to be one of his best attributes. Antić's anticipation, positioning, and overall athleticism made him a good rebounder in Europe. Antić demonstrated particular determination and confidence when guarding opposition star players, such as Dirk Nowitzki and Pau Gasol at the FIBA EuroBasket 2011.

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25/06/2015

Dragan Milosavljevic signed 2-years contract with Alba Berlin


Dragan Milosavljevic (198-91kg-89), the captain of Partizan Belgrade, signed 2-years contract with Alba Berlin.

Dragan Milosavljević (Serbian Cyrillic: Драган Милосављевић; born May 11, 1989) is a Serbian professional basketball player who plays for Alba Berlin of the German League. Standing at 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m), he plays the shooting guard position.

The Serbian national team head coach Dušan Ivković called Milosavljević for the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey, but he didn't manage to make the final roster.

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24/06/2015

Enel Brindisi lands Nemanja Milosevic


Enel Basket Brindisi (Italian Serie A) landed 28-year old Montenegrin international power forward Nemanja Milosevic. He moved there from CS Energia Rovinari Targu Jiu in Romanian Liga Nationala where he played this season. In 33 games he averaged 13.8ppg, 7.6rpg (#3 in the league) and 1.1apg. He helped them to make it to the supercup final and to the league semifinals. It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Romanian League 2nd Team, All-Bosmans Team and to the All-Star Game. Milosevic also played 17 games in EuroChallenge where he had 13.9ppg and 8.5rpg. He contributed to his team making it to the semifinals. He can count that season as a very successful as was selected to Eurobasket.com All-EuroChallenge 1st Team. Milosevic ended the last season at Autocid Ford Burgos (LEB Gold) in Spanish league. In two games he had 8.5ppg and 3.0rpg (#2 in the league). But the most of that year he spent at Tundja Yambol (NBL) in Bulgarian league. In 7 games he had very impressive stats: 18.9ppg, 9.4rpg (#2 in the league), 1.1apg and 1.3spg.

The previous (12-13) season Milosevic played at Mornar Bar (Erste Liga) in Montenegrin league. In only one game he recorded 3 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals in 2012-13 season. He also played 2 games in Balkan League where he had 7.5ppg, 7.5rpg and 1.0apg in 2012-13 season.

Milosevic ended the previous (11-12) season at KK Podgorica (1A) in Montenegrin league. But the most of that year he spent at Buducnost in Montenegro. In only one Eurocup game he recorded 7 points and 3 rebounds in 2011-12 season. Milosevic's team won Romanian Cup in 2014.

He has been a member of Montenegrin international program for some years. Milosevic was called to Montenegrin senior team this year and previously for U20 National Team between 2007 and 2008.He is a very experienced player.Milosevic graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2010 and it is his fifth season in pro basketball.

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Melvin Ejim signed for BBL Team, Medi Bayreuth.


Melvin Ejim (198-SF-91) signed for BBL Team, Medi Bayreuth.

Melvin Ejim (pronounced EDGE-um; born March 4, 1991) is a Canadian-Nigerian professional basketball player who plays for Medi Bayreuth of the Basketball Bundesliga. He played college basketball for Iowa State University before going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft.

International career

In June 2012, Ejim played for the Nigerian national team on their tour of China.In July 2013, he played for the Canadian national team at the 2013 World University Games where he averaged 8.0 points and 4.0 rebounds per game.

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22/06/2015

Muhamed Pasalic signs in Romania


U-Banca Transilvania Cluj (Liga Nationala) added to their roster 28-year old Bosnian guard Muhamed Pasalic. He played this season at Aris in Greek A1 league. In 35 games he had 9.4ppg, 2.1rpg and 4.3apg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals.The previous (13-14) season Pasalic played at Chalons-Reims (ProB) in French league. In 48 games he recorded 10.3ppg, 2.1rpg and 4.4apg in 2013-14 season. He contributed to his team making it to the semifinals.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Pasalic was voted Eurobasket.com Bosnia and Herzegovina League All-Domestic Players Team back in 2011. He represented Bosnia at the Qualifications to European Championships 2015 last year. His stats at that event were 4 games: 2.5ppg, 1.0rpg, 2.8apg.Pasalic has played previously professionally in Bosnia (Bosna-Royal and Vogosca).


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Milko Bjelica agreed terms with Darussafaka


Milko Bjelica (205-PF-84) moved from Anadolu Efes to another Turkish team, Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul.

Characteristics

Skilled, very talented power forward. Able to shoot for three points at a high percentage. Can post up as well. Good athlete, good jumping ability, runs really well.

Career

2000 - BC RED STAR He grew up with Crvena zvezda (S&MN) juniors; has been member of the Serbia & Montenegro U-20 National Team. He won the 2004 Serbia & Montenegro National Cup with Crvena zvezda.


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19/06/2015

Brad Newley extended contract with Euro cup finalist, Gran Canaria


Gran Canaria have reached an agreement with Brad Newley (199-F/G-85) to extend his contract. The Australian forward will spend one more season in Spain. Brad Newley joined Gran Canaria back in 2012. Last season he averaged 12.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in EuroCup. The forward also posted 10.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals per appearance in Liga Endesa. Brad Newley has been the member of the Australian National Team since 2006.

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