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Categories: SPORTS

Beşiktaş EuroLeague entry, roster and arena updates

Entities: David DeJulius · Aris B.C. · Istanbul · Beşiktaş Basketbol · Turkish Basketball Federation

Overview

After receiving a special EuroLeague invitation in late June 2026, Beşiktaş confirmed the signings of former NBA guard DaQuan Jeffries and 2023 draft pick Jalen Novel on 11 July, and extended coach Dušan Alimpijević’s contract through 2027‑28. A board vote on 26 June approved the replacement of financially unstable Monaco with Beşiktaş for the 2026‑27 season, marking Alimpijević’s return to the top European competition after a nine‑year hiatus.

The club further bolstered its backcourt by securing American point guard David DeJulius on a contract running to 2030. DeJulius, who posted 17.7 ppg and 4.4 apg with UCAM Murcia in Spain’s ACB and earned All‑League First Team honors, was highlighted as a “productive scorer” for the EuroLeague campaign.

In preparation for its debut, Beşiktaş will relocate its home games to the newly built Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi in Istanbul’s Zeytinburnu district for the 2026/27 season, joining other Turkish powerhouses and the national teams at the venue. The move, announced alongside the roster additions, underscores the club’s ambition to compete on both the Turkish Super League and EuroLeague stages.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Beşiktaş Basketball Relocates to Istanbul Arena, Adds Players for EuroLeague

    Beşiktaş basketball moves to Istanbul’s Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi for 2026/27 and signs former BG Göttingen guard David DeJulius as it prepares for EuroLeague play.

  2. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Beşiktaş signs American guard David DeJulius for EuroLeague return

    Beşiktaş has signed US guard David DeJulius, a former UCAM Murcia star who averaged 17.7 points, on a contract through 2030 as the club returns to the EuroLeague.

  3. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Beşiktaş basketball coach Dušan Alimpijević signs contract extension and adds former NBA winger Dakuan Jeffries

    Serbian coach Dušan Alimpijević extends his deal with Turkish club Beşiktaş through 2027/28 and the team signs former NBA winger Dakuan Jeffries for its EuroLeague season.

  4. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Beşiktaş adds former NBA guard DaQuan Jeffries to EuroLeague roster

    European basketball clubs finalize key transfers: Beşiktaş signs ex‑NBA guard DaQuan Jeffries; Fenerbahçe releases Mikael Jantunen; Barcelona adds Olivije Nkamua; AS Monaco loses Mike James; Denver signs Alpha

  5. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Dušan Alimpijević leads Beşiktaş back into EuroLeague as Monaco exits

    EuroLeague will swap Monaco for Turkish club Beşiktaş for 2026‑27, with Serbian coach Dušan Alimpijević returning to the competition after nine years.

Sources

ajansspor.com · blogdebasket.com · dan.co.me · danas.rs · ebasket.gr · eurohoops.net · gazzetta.gr · kosarka24.ba · kurir.rs · ligablatt.de · malagahoy.es · maxbetsport.rs · mondo.rs · nice-premium.com · nova.rs · paok24.com · sportal.rs · sportskacentrala.com · sportske.net · srbijadanas.com · telesport.rs · yenimesaj.com.tr

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