Transfer Report - Gameday 6

MIES (Switzerland) - Finding it hard to keep up with the ever-changing rosters of the Basketball Champions League? Well, worry you not, the Transfer Report is a one-stop-shop for all of the BCL's confirmed signings, and even the odd rumor or soon-to-be-announced arrival. To play on Gameday 6, players needed to be registered with the hard-working people in the FIBA House of Basketball by close of play on Monday (yesterday).

Confirmed

The following are registered and confirmed incomings and outgoings ahead of Gameday 6. 

In

Dylan Ennis, SG, 27 Years, 6'2" (1.88m) 🛬 Casademont Zaragoza.

The club said: "Dylan Ennis arrives in Casademont Zaragoza for the second time after competing with the team in the last six games of 2017-2018 season. The injuries of Renaldas Seibutis and Rodrigo San Miguel are the main reason to bring him back as he can help both as a Point Guard and at Shooting Guard."

Coach Porfirio Fisac said: "His experience and knowledge of the team, competition and city were specific strengths. He is also used to playing two games per week. He is expected to help in scoring and three-point range as he’s a very physical, explosive and vertical player."

Dylan Ennis said:  "I loved the management and coaching when I was here and I knew he (Coach Fisac) would welcome me with open arms. I love their style and their culture and I just hope to add to it. What stuck out to me with Zaragoza is not the shots they make, not the fastbreaks they run - which are great - it was the team chemistry. They are always encouraging each other, always giving each other high 5's, they didn't care who scored the ball. That's what I really liked about them."

 

Casademont Zaragoza and Coach Fisac have added some serious firepower with this one. The last time Dylan Ennis was in Zaragoza, those 6 games produced 15.2 points, 2.2 assists, and 3.3 rebounds. Ennis then moved to Andorra last season and put up 13.4 points, 2.7 assists, and 3 rebounds in 33 ACB games. 

This signing should be great news for D.J. Seeley and Carlos Alocen, in particular. Alocen has a new backcourt teammate to share the playmaking load, and also another willing pair of shooting hands to receive those dreamy dimes. For D.J. Seeley, we have regularly seen teams make his life difficult in clutch time, as it was clear he was Zaragoza's go-to threat on the wings. The arrival of Ennis will undoubtedly create more space for both of them down the stretch of close games.  

Luke Nelson, SG, 6'3" (1.91m) 🛬 BAXI Manresa

Luke Nelson Said: "It's been kinda crazy, and very, very fast with me arriving then having a game the next day. Everyone has been so welcoming and I feel comfortable here already. I had heard about how intense the crowd can be here, especially because everyone is right on top of you, and that was fun to play in front of. I have only just arrived but I'm getting to know these guys and they are getting to know me, and we have to develop some chemistry on offense, and especially on defense. The main thing people will realize about me is how passionate I am, but If we want to talk about skills, I can stretch the floor with my shooting, and I'm also a good defender. I feel that once I get my rhythm back and I get into good shape, I'll show these fans here what I can do."

Another Shooting Guard returning to the ACB. Nelson started his pro career with a 2 year deal from Gran Canaria and a subsequent loan to Betis. An impressive rookie season in Betis saw Nelson average 23 minutes, 8.2 points, 1.7 assists, and 1 steal, whilst shooting a sizzling 41% from deep in 34 games. Injuries have been a challenge and meant that Nelson started the season working his way back into shape. Pedro Martinez could be the perfect coach to bring the best out of a combo guard like Luke Nelson. With Jordan Davis unable to resolve his Azerbaijan passport with the Spanish government, there is a European spot on the roster and a clear role in the rotation for Nelson. Coach Martinez is likely to give him the freedom to find his feet. If that happens and Nelson starts feeling it, expect to watch games where every shot that comes off his hand looks in the moment it goes up. 

Out

Jakub BIERSKI 🛫 Polski Cukier Torun

Milan Milanovic 🛫 Anwil Wloclawek

Athanasios Domprogiannis 🛫 Peristeri Winmasters

Jordan Davis 🛫 BAXI Manresa

Rumors  

Oooh, Saucey... We take no responsibility for these rumors. We are not guaranteeing they will happen. Please don't get upset if they do happen, please don't get upset if they don't. Just giving you the low-down, man. 

Scottie Reynolds, G, 6'2" (1.88m) 🛬 SIG Strasbourg

Not exactly a rumor this one, as the club have confirmed the arrival on their official channels. But until he is registered to play in the BCL, we have to leave this one in the rumors section. Until that happens, enjoy the highlights of Reynolds' last stay in the BCL with UNET Holon - dishes for dayzzz.

Jordan Davis, PG, 6'2" (1.88m) 🛬 Rasta Vechta

When one door closes, another opens? It looks like that may well be the case for the former Northern Colorado Guard. This one is yet to be officially announced by the club, or registered with us in Geneva, so very much a rumor still. We can't help but thinking Pedro Calles and the Rastas could be the perfect landing spot for a player that had lots of people getting very excited about his rookie potential in pre-season.