On Thursday morning, 7DAYS EuroCup champ AS Monaco announced that young guard Rudy Demahis has signed a one-year contract extension, as the club gets ready for its Turkish Airlines EuroLeague debut

Monaco secures young talent Demahis

Demahis (1.87 meters, 19 years old) played 16 EuroCup games last season with Monaco, his first as a professional, and averaged 1.3 points on 40% three-point shooting and 1.1 assists in less than 10 minutes on court with a lot of his contributions coming on the defensive end. At such a young age, he even started in five games, with four of those starts coming in the EuroCup semifinals and EuroCup finals series.



Demahis is a product of the French national basketball academy – Centre Federal du Basketball – and averaged 11.7 points, 3.8 assists and 1.2 steals in the third of three seasons there before joining Monaco. He competed in U18 CFBB Paris uniform in the ANGT three seasons. Last week, Demahis won a silver medal playing for France at the U19 World Championships, playing a big part in team success and averaging 11.5 points in the semifinal and the final. Now, he is set to also make his EuroLeague debut.

<div style="display: grid; place-items: center;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">✍️ 𝗥𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗶𝘀-𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘂 a prolongé avec l’ASM ! ✊ Le jeune meneur (1,87 m, 19 ans) a parfaitement su saisir sa chance avec coach Z 🙌 Fort défenseur, il travaille dur et ne cesse d’engendrer de l’expérience 👀<br>🔂 𝗥𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝙥𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙪𝙞𝙩 𝙡’𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 🇲🇨 <a href="https://t.co/CmSZZgsehr">pic.twitter.com/CmSZZgsehr</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1415572359935930372?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

On Thursday morning, 7DAYS EuroCup champ AS Monaco announced that young guard Rudy Demahis has signed a one-year contract extension, as the club gets ready for its Turkish Airlines EuroLeague debut. 

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Turkish Airlines EuroLeague All-Decade forward Georgios Printezis and Olympiacos Piraeus, the team he became a fan of as a boy, will spend their 17th season together after signing a new one-year deal, the club announced Thursday. Printezis (2.05 meters, 36 years old) averaged 8.5 points on 61.2% two-point shooting in 31 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games last season. Before that, he has been a double-digit scorer in the EuroLeague for 10 consecutive seasons with Olympiacos, which he rejoined in 2011 after two years abroad with Unicaja Malaga of Spain. Printezis grew up up in the Olympiacos system and made his EuroLeague debut at age 17 in the opening round of the 2002-03 season. His role grew until Printezis became a nearly full-time starter in 2008-09 as Olympiacos reached its first Final Four of the new century.

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Although he left Piraeus for Malaga that summer, the best was yet to come for Printezis and Olympiacos. His return in 2011 foreshadowed a stunning season to come, in which Olympiacos only made the playoffs in a tiebreak but proceeded to shock the world and a CSKA Moscow team that carried a 19-2 record into their championship game. Losing by 19 points with 12 minutes left, Olympiacos mounted a perfect comeback that ended with Printezis scoring the title-winning shot, his patented one-handed floater, with 0.7 seconds left in the season. He and Olympiacos followed that up the next season with just the second repeat EuroLeague title of the last 25 years. They would reach two more title games together, in 2015 and 2017, the latter as Printezis made the All-EuroLeague First Team.

In 2020, Printezis was recently voted by fans, media, his fellow players, and coaches to the All-Decade team after finishing the decade fourth in total performance index rating (2,916) and fifth in both scoring (2,696 points) and rebounds (1,117). He was one of only two players to get at least 2,500 points and 1,000 rebounds in the 2010s. All-time, he ranks fourth in scoring (3,474 points), sixth in rebounds (1,409) and eighth in PIR (3,702). Printezis is the all-time leader in two-point shots made, 1,156, and ranks fifth in games played, 340.

Olympiacos keeps club legend Printezis

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Every season the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague thrills fans around the world with hundreds of exciting games. Some matchups are time-honored derbies, others long-standing international rivalries, while still others spark new passions every year. Here's a look at 10 must-see showdowns for 2021-22.

#### ROUND 4: ALBA Berlin vs. Baskonia, October 14, 2021

This early-season date at the 2022 Final Four venue between two fun-to-watch teams with plenty of player history between them is sure to be entertaining. ALBA has dominated their last four matchups, with Baskonia managing only a single-point home win. The visitors have already signed two ALBA players from last season, Simone Fontecchio and Jayson Granger to go along with Rokas Giedratis, who previously took the same route. For two teams who will be looking to establish momentum as soon as possible, this game is a prize occasion to make that happen.

#### ROUND 6: FC Bayern Munich vs. AX Armani Exchange Milan, October 26, 2021

These two teams were as close as could be last season. They finished the regular season with identical 21-13 records with Milan fourth on a tiebreaker and Bayern fifth. In total, they played seven times last season and four of them were decided by a single shot. The last of those was Game 5 of the EuroLeague Playoffs, which saw Bayern make a dramatic late rally that came up just short and then watch as Milan celebrated clinching its first Final Four berth since 1992. All signs point to thrilling basketball when they meet again.

#### ROUND 12: AS Monaco vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, November 26, 2021

For the first time in more than two decades, two teams from the French League will play in Europe's premier competition and that is something that all of European basketball can cheer for. While LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne makes its third consecutive appearance in the EuroLeague, freshly-crowned 7DAYS EuroCup champion AS Monaco is debuting in the competition. The last time the EuroLeague saw two clubs from the French League meet was in 1999-2000 when ASVEL played Pau-Orthez.

#### ROUND 13: Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. FC Barcelona, December 2, 2021

The 2021 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Championship Game was a fitting finish to an outstanding season. When Anadolu Efes Istanbul and FC Barcelona meet this time, there will be plenty at stake. Barcelona had the best record in the league last season but has lost four straight games against Efes. The defending champs will be eager to show their dominance by extending that streak. The championship game rematch is must-see basketball.

#### ROUND 14: FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, December 10, 2021

There is only one matchup that is universally called a classic even before the teams take the court and that is because of the storied history between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. It doesn't matter the year or the players, the event stands out for its significance every time they play. Last season, Barcelona swept Real in the EuroLeague Regular Season and the Spanish League finals and also won their Spanish Cup title game. Expect Los Blancos to be more focused than ever on changing that narrative in their visit to Palau Blaugrana.

#### ROUND 15: Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv, December 14, 2021

Two of Maccabi's biggest signings to start the season are players who have shined for Fenerbahce in the past: James Nunnally played three seasons for Fenerbahce and helped the team win the EuroLeague in 2017. Derrick Williams suited up for Fenerbahce two seasons ago. A few other Maccabi stars have played for clubs in Istanbul before, including Scottie Wilbekin and Ante Zizic. That will make for an event when they all arrive to face Fener.

#### ROUND 17: Panathinaikos OPAP Athens vs. Olympiacos Piraeus, December 30, 2021

There is a reason it's been dubbed "the derby of the eternal enemies." There is nothing quite like Panathinaikos vs. Olympiacos. There will always be drama and passion when these teams meet and the tension only rises when it's in the EuroLeague. What's more, the teams have split their regular-season series in each of the last four campaigns, including each team winning on the road last season. Buckle up for another wild ride to ring out 2021 in style!

#### ROUND 24: CSKA Moscow vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul, February 2, 2022

Not only did these teams square off in the 2019 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Championship Game, but they played a thriller in last season's semifinals, where CSKA Moscow rallied from a 21-point deficit for a shot to win it in the closing seconds before Anadolu Efes Istanbul prevailed and won the championship. Indeed, these two are charter members of the EuroLeague elite, so every time they face one another, great basketball can be expected.

#### ROUND 27: Zenit St Petersburg vs. FC Barcelona, February 25, 2022

These two teams played a thrilling EuroLeague Playoffs series last season that FC Barcelona finally won in the maximum games, but only after Zenit St Petersburg became the first No. 8 seed to ever win a series opener or to force five games. Coach Sarunas Jasikevicius played for his Zenit counterpart Xavi Pascual at Barcelona and praised his opponent during the series. The players on both teams can also only respect the other team after such a series, but both teams will want to flex their muscles when they meet again.

#### ROUND 28: Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, March 3, 2022

These teams have been so dominant in recent years that it would be tough for such a powerhouse pair to share any other country, let alone the same city. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul reached five consecutive Final Fours before missing out last season and became the first EuroLeague champion from Turkey when it lifted the crown in 2017 in Istanbul. Anadolu Efes Istanbul made two straight EuroLeague Championship Games and dominated the unfinished season in between, finally taking the title last spring before sweeping Fenerbahce in the Turkish League finals. Fireworks of talent, strategy and passion fly whenever these teams meet.

Some are time-honored derbies and long-standing international rivalries, while still others spark new passions. Here's a look at 10 must-see showdowns for 2021-22.

Showdowns to look forward to in 2021-22

Panathinaikos OPAP Athens announced the addition of Okaro White on a one-plus-one deal on Wednesday morning. White (2.03 meters, 28 years old) arrives from UNICS Kazan, where last season he averaged 10.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 21 7DAYS EuroCup games, 17 of them as a starter. He was one of the key pieces in the Kazan team that reached the EuroCp finals, coached by Dimitris Priftis, with whom White will re-unite in Athens. White had already played in Greece the 2015-16 season with Aris Thessaloniki.

He played college ball in Florida State from 2010 to 2014, and he made his pro debut in Europe that same yaer with Virtus Bologna of Italy. He also played in the NBA since then with the Miami Heat and the Washington Wizards before moving to Russia to join UNICS.

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Panathinaikos adds Okaro White

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Israeli champ Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv made official a new one-year contract extension with Oz Blayzer on Wednesday. Blayzer (2.00 meters, 28 years old) averaged 2.5 points and 1.4 rebounds last season in 33 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games with Maccabi. Blayzer arrived to Tel Aviv the Summer of 2020 from Maccabi Rishon LeZion, where he had just made his 7DAYS EuroCup debut in 2019-20. He started his pro career in 2011 and has always played in Israel, also with Hapoel Afula, Bnei Hertzeliya and Maccabi Haifa.

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Maccabi, Blayzer stay together

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UNICS Kazan continued its busy week announcing the addition of power forward Evgeny Valiev for the next campaign. Valiev (2.05 meters, 31 years old) arrives from Khimki Moscow Region, where last season he averaged 3.7 points and 3.2 rebounds in 15 minutes over 11 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games. In the VTB League, Valiev played 15 games and averaged 5.5 points and 4.1 rebounds for Khimki. He played from 2008 to 2019 with Triumph Lyubertsy / Zenit St Petersburg before moving to Khimki.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ru" dir="ltr">Евгений Валиев – новый игрок в составе УНИКСа✅<br>⠀<br>Контракт с форвардом рассчитан на один год.<br>Добро пожаловать! <a href="https://t.co/XKrLxAeE8K">pic.twitter.com/XKrLxAeE8K</a></p>&mdash; BC UNICS Kazan (@unicsbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/unicsbasket/status/1415232641733959683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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UNICS bulks up with Valiev

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AS Monaco kept getting ready for its upcoming Turkish Airlines EuroLeague debut by inking playmaker Paris Lee, the club announced Wednesday

AS Monaco adds playmaker Lee

Lee (1.83 meters, 26 years old) arrives from Orleans Loiret Basket, where he averaged 14.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 7.8 assists in 33 French League games last season.

Lee started his career with Telenet Antwerp Giants of Belgium and also played for Brose Bamberg of Germany before joining Orleans. He helped Antwerp win the Belgian Cup title in 2019 and reach the Belgian League finals in 2018 and 2019. An accomplished steals specialist, Lee is set to make his EuroLeague debut Monaco next season.

<div style="display: grid; place-items: center;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">✍️ 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗲 s’engage avec l’AS Monaco Basket 🔥 Meneur de jeu créatif et virevoltant (1,83 m, 26 ans), le meilleur passeur du championnat 🇫🇷 a réalisé une saison très solide (14,9 points à 44,6% aux tirs et 7,8 passes décisives) 🔝<br>👋 𝘽𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙚 <a href="https://twitter.com/_plee1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_PLee1</a> 🇲🇨 <a href="https://t.co/Z3M3FBPNOe">pic.twitter.com/Z3M3FBPNOe</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1415200688624308225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

AS Monaco kept getting ready for its upcoming Turkish Airlines EuroLeague debut by inking playmaker Paris Lee, the club announced Wednesday.

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne continued a frontcourt revamp with the addition of power forward Dylan Osetkowski on a two-year deal, the club announced Wednesday. Osetkowski (2.06 meters, 24 years old) arrives from ratiopharm Ulm where he starred in the 7DAYS EuroCup with 17.9 points on 52% three-point shooting, along with 5.3 rebound and 2.8 assists, and ranked second in the regular season with average PIR of 21.8. He also posted 13.2 points on 41.5% three-point shooting, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 steals in German league action. "Dylan is a real forward, a player with a high basketball IQ", ASVEL head coach T.J. Parker said. "He's versatile, can play both inside positions, and he's also a very good three-point shooter, with high percentages in EuroCup and the German league."

Last season was second professional season for Osetkowski. After finishing his college career at the University of Texas, he started the 2019-20 campaign with BG Goettingen before joining Ulm in the spring of 2020. He is now set to make his Turkish Airlines EuroLeague debut.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">❗ Effectif 2021-2022 👉 Dylan OSETKOWSKI arrive à LDLC ASVEL !<br><br>Le secteur intérieur de LDLC ASVEL continue de prendre forme avec l’arrivée de l’une des révélations de la saison dernière en EuroCup, Dylan OSETKOWSKI !<br>✍ <a href="https://t.co/BrnKZ3aD20">https://t.co/BrnKZ3aD20</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LDLCASVEL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LDLCASVEL</a></p>&mdash; LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL/status/1415279130367643656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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ASVEL adds versatile big man Osetkowski

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UNICS Kazan gave bolstered its frontcourt ahead of its Turkish Airlines EuroLeague return by signing power forward Will Thomas to a one-year deal, the club announced Wednesday. Thomas (2.03 meters, 35 years old) has spent the last two years with Zenit St Petersburg. Last season, he helped the team reach a historic EuroLeague Playoffs berth by starting in each of the team's 39 games and averaging 9.3 points on 60.3% two-point shooting, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists. Thomas is a veteran of 144 appearances over five EuroLeague seasons, two with Unicaja Malaga and one with Valencia Basket. With the latter, he also won the 2019 7DAYS EuroCup title, earning EuroCup Finals MVP honors. He also helped the team win a Spanish League title and reached the EuroCup Finals in 2017.

Thomas started his professional career with Belgacom Liege Basket of Belgium. Thomas also played for Telenet Ostend of Belgium, Army Sport Klub Tbilisi of Georgia, Pinar Karsiyaka Izmir of Turkey and Sidigas Avellino of Italy. He helped Army Sport win the Georgian League title in 2012 and took Karsiyaka to the EuroChallenge title game in 2013.

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UNICS inks veteran forward Thomas

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