Top 5 Most Underrated EuroLeague Signings of the Offseason

The break between two EuroLeague seasons has brought many changes to team rosters. Some clubs have completely renovated their squads, some have brought in new key players, while others have kept their core and added fresh blood. Many players have switched teams within the league, but we will also see a fair number making their EuroLeague debut, whether they are coming from the NBA or from other European clubs.

The reigning champion Fenerbahce went through major changes, losing their two best players, Nigel Hayes-Davis and Marko Guduric. Last season’s biggest surprise, Paris, as expected, lost nearly all of its main players. Crvena Zvezda will have an almost completely new team, and Bayern, Baskonia, Maccabi Tel Aviv, and others have also undergone significant roster changes. There are also three new EuroLeague participants, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Dubai, and Valencia, who have built their squads from the ground up in hopes of competing at the top of the table. For basketball fans who also enjoy following the action through online betting in the Philippines, these roster shake-ups add another layer of excitement, with new teams and players creating plenty of fresh odds and betting opportunities for the upcoming season.

In the following text, I will highlight five of the most underrated transfers in my opinion.

Jordan Nwora (Crvena Zvezda) Zvezda’s potential top scorer

Jordan Nwora, after building a solid reputation, played his first EuroLeague season last year with Anadolu Efes. In his rookie NBA season with the Bucks, he won a championship ring with a limited role on the court, but in the following season, he received more playing time and made good use of it. Over the next few years, he played for the Pacers and Raptors, and after a season in Canada, he decided to move to Europe. At Efes, he had a turbulent season, partly due to adjusting to the style of play and partly due to the overall chaos the team experienced early on. His EuroLeague statistics were not overly impressive, averaging 7.6 points, 3 rebounds, and just under 1 assist in 17 minutes per game. His three-point shooting, usually one of his best weapons, dropped to 34 percent, though he played much better in the Turkish league, averaging almost 15 points per game with more minutes. Nwora is a well-sized player whose natural position is small forward but who can also play power forward and, in limited minutes, even as a guard. His game is primarily focused on scoring rather than playmaking. He combines a strong three-point shot with a good floater, finishing at the rim, and off-ball movement. If coach Sfairopoulos uses him properly, Nwora could be Zvezda’s main offensive weapon and one of the top scorers in the EuroLeague.

Justinian Jessup (Bayern) The left-handed cannon

After an excellent season with Ulm, where he reached the Bundesliga finals, Justinian Jessup earned a deserved chance to show his skills in the EuroLeague. Jessup joins Bayern quietly, but from the first game, he is expected to contribute offensively. Bayern lost their two top scorers, Carsen Edwards and Shabazz Napier, so the 198-centimeter American will be tasked with producing points. The pressure is high because he is replacing last season’s EuroLeague scoring leader, but he should be able to adapt well. He is an outstanding long-range shooter who knows how to use his teammates’ screens effectively. He moves well without the ball but can also create his own shot. He has a lethal step-back jumper, and when he drives to the basket, he often relies on his left-handed floater. It remains to be seen how he will adapt to EuroLeague-level defense, which is on a much higher level than the EuroCup or Bundesliga, but given his work ethic, there is little doubt he belongs in this competition.

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Nick Weiler-Babb (Anadolu Efes) Defensive specialist

The German national team member has long been one of the most underrated players in the EuroLeague. His contribution does not always show in the box score, which is why he has often been overlooked by the wider audience. Weiler-Babb does a lot of the dirty work on the court, and in the last three seasons, he has also improved his offensive game to become a very reliable player. He is the kind of player coaches will assign to guard the opponent’s best guard week in and week out, and you can be sure that player will not have a good game, even if it is a star like Kendrick Nunn, Mike James, or Facundo Campazzo. Now in his prime years, he has rightly earned the opportunity to show his qualities at one of the top European clubs and compete for a EuroLeague trophy.

Omari Moore (Valencia) Big potential

Omari Moore is perhaps the biggest unknown on this list. This 25-year-old combo guard will make his EuroLeague debut after a fantastic individual season with Darussafaka, where he averaged 15.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.5 assists in 30 games, although his team was relegated from the league. At almost two meters tall, Moore is an excellent slasher with a solid shot and playmaking abilities, but he struggles with a high number of turnovers. He needs the ball in his hands to be effective, which is why I am not convinced Valencia is the right fit for him, as he will face competition from Jean Montero and Darius Thompson, who also like to have the ball. Bayern was at one point a contender for his signature, and I believe that would have been a better fit. Regardless, even if he does not get the right opportunity in Valencia, Moore has the talent for the EuroLeague, and this season will help him develop his skills and eliminate some weaknesses in his game.

Nigel Williams-Goss (Zalgiris) The new leader of Zalgiris

Nigel Williams-Goss is the biggest EuroLeague name on this list. After several successful seasons with Olympiacos and Real Madrid, where he won a EuroLeague title, he will finally have the chance to be the leader of his team in Zalgiris. The Lithuanian club’s determination to sign him was evident as they completed the deal before last season even ended, and his salary will be the largest in the club’s history. At Real Madrid and especially in the rigid system of Georgios Bartzokas, Goss often looked restrained. Now, in Zalgiris, he can showcase his full offensive potential and be one of the team’s leaders, possibly upsetting much more expensive rosters.

Last season was one of the best and most exciting EuroLeague seasons since the competition’s inception, and we can only hope the upcoming one will be just as good.

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