League U 2026-27: confirmed dates for all phases
The Liga U now has its official complete schedule for the second season. The competition, organized by the FEB and ACB with support from the CSD, kicks off on September 25 and concludes with the Final 6 in May 2027.
Bango returns to Zaragoza until 2027
Casademont Zaragoza has finalized the return of Angolan center Jilson Bango, who will join the team until the end of the 2026-2027 season. The player will complete his recovery from the knee injury under the supervision of the Zaragoza medical staff.
Justin Minaya joins Barcelona until 2028
FC Barcelona has signed Justin Minaya, an American forward with a Dominican passport, in an agreement that links him to the azulgrana club until June 2028. The player, coming from the NBA and the G-League, is presented as a defensive reinforcement for the Catalan entity.
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Casademont Zaragoza is exploring the possibility of re-signing Jilson Bango, the Angolan center who left the club in February 2025 to join Fenerbahce. According to journalist Olga Lorente, the operation is currently in the analysis phase and has not yet been confirmed by the Aragonese entity, although the information places the player once again in the orbit of the Spanish team.
The Euroleague has officially announced its expansion for the 2027/28 season, when it will comprise 24 teams instead of the current number. Of the 21 total franchises, eight will be allocated in the coming months among the candidates competing to become a permanent part of the European elite.
Kenneth Faried joins Kosner Baskonia as a reinforcement for the interior game. The American center, with over 450 games in the NBA and international experience, arrives in Vitoria-Gasteiz for the 2026-27 season.
The Euroleague has announced its expansion to 24 teams starting from the 2027-28 season, with a model of permanent franchises that will secure 21 of the 24 spots. Eleven candidates have submitted binding offers of almost 700 million euros in entry fees.
The EuroLeague is progressing in its expansion towards a model of permanent franchises. More than twenty clubs and investors are competing for eight available spots, with offers around 700 million euros for franchise rights. The final decision will be made by the end of September.
Zalgiris is close to finalizing the renewal of Nigel Williams-Goss until 2029, turning an option into three guaranteed years. The American point guard, EuroLeague champion with Real Madrid in 2023, solidifies his project in Lithuania after a decisive performance last season.
Kenneth Faried will sign with Baskonia after his time with Panathinaikos, where he was EuroLeague MVP in November. The 36-year-old American center, standing at 2.03 meters, becomes the offensive solution that the Vitoria team was looking for.
Kenneth Faried reinforces the Liga Endesa. The American center has signed with the Kosner Baskonia after completing a season at Panathinaikos marked by competitive ups and downs and limited participation in crucial moments.
ASVEL completed an accelerated transformation of its roster on Monday with the addition of Mathis Dossou-Yovo and TyTy Washington on the same day. The French center, selected for the ideal starting five of the Betclic Élite, and the former NBA guard finalize a streak of four signings in three days that redefine the project of the Villeurbanne club.
AS Monaco, a finalist in the Euroleague in May 2025, has been excluded from professional basketball in France. The French Federation refused to reopen the case, and the club loses its spot in Betclic ÉLITE, being relegated to Nationale 1, the third category in the country.
FC Barcelona is in advanced talks to sign Justin Minaya, a 27-year-old American forward from the Osceola Magic in the G League. According to Esports RAC1, the Blaugrana club is looking to finalize the deal, although it has not yet been officially confirmed.
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Girona defeats Cheshire and McClung begins his European adventure
FIATC Girona defeated Cheshire Phoenix 93-77 in Platja d'Aro in their first preseason friendly. Mac McClung and Stanley Whittaker made their debut in the Girona jersey, while Martinas Geben led the scoring with 16 points in just 13 minutes.
Obradoiro dominates Joventut in their second friendly match
Monbus Obradoiro defeated Asisa Joventut 77-96 in the Gijón Tournament, consolidating their second pre-season victory with a superior physical display and a decisive final quarter that settled the match.
Shields and Juzang debut with 11 points in Fenerbahçe's loss
Fenerbahçe of Istanbul began its preseason with a loss of 82-70 against Glint Korfez in Izmit. New signings Shavon Shields and Johnny Juzang each scored 11 points in their debut with the Turkish team.
Soumaila Keita signs with Dubai Basketball
Soumaila Keita, a 15-year-old prospect trained at Casademont Zaragoza, has been signed by Dubai Basketball after exercising the buyout clause. The young player leaves Spain after an outstanding season in the Aragonese youth academy, where he was named MVP of the Spanish Championship with the Cadete A team.