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‼️S5 CLIENT SIGNING ALERT‼️Huge congratulations to S5 client David Onyekonwu David 🇳🇬🇨🇲 on signing with Radnički Goražde KK Radnički Goražde | Basketball club Radnicki in the Bosnia Premier League!

David is a young, athletic and powerful power forward/center with tremendous physical tools. He moves exceptionally well for his size, has quick feet, finds open space naturally, runs the floor hard, and brings constant energy on both ends of the court.

The numbers from college may not tell the full story, but the potential is there. His strength, mobility, athleticism and motor make him a very interesting prospect for the European game, and we truly believe Radnički is the perfect place for him to show what he can do.

We’re excited to see David take this next step and make his presence felt in Bosnia this season.

Congratulations, David, and best of luck with your new team. Time to go to work! 💪🏀

‼️S5 CLIENT SIGNING ALERT‼️Huge congratulations to S5 client Chris McLaughlin Chris McLaughlin on signing with ChunYu 晉裕籃球會 - Chun Yu Basketball Club in the Hong Kong top division!

Chris brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record from an outstanding international career. Last season he competed in Japan with the Tokushima Gambaurus, where he once again showed his quality, consistency, and value as a seasoned big man.

Now he returns to a place that feels very much like home. Chris has already enjoyed major success in Hong Kong with the Eastern Long Lions, and this time he comes back in a completely different setting, with a new club and a new mission.

Experienced, reliable, physical, and battle-tested, Chris knows exactly what it takes to perform at a high level. We’re excited to see him bring that experience to ChunYu and help the club create some new history.

Congratulations, Chris, and best of luck this season. Hong Kong knows you well — now it’s time for the next chapter. 🏀🔥

‼️S5 CLIENT SIGNING ALERT‼️Huge congratulations to S5 client De’Shaun Cooper Deshaun Cooper on signing with Basket Živinice KK Basket Živinice where he will compete in both the Bosnia Premier League and ABA 2 League!

De’Shaun entered Europe last season as a rookie and joined Borac Banja Luka midway through the year. Despite arriving in the middle of the season, he adapted quickly, made major strides, and by the closing stretch had developed into one of the team’s most impactful players.

A super-athletic power forward/center with tremendous upside, De’Shaun brings explosiveness, mobility, physicality, and the ability to affect the game on both ends of the floor. His growth throughout his rookie season showed exactly how much potential he has, and now he gets the opportunity to build on that experience with an even bigger role.

We’re excited to see him continue on the same path and take another major step forward this season with Basket Živinice.

Congratulations, De’Shaun. Best of luck in the Bosnia Premier League and ABA 2 — time to keep climbing. 🚀🏀

‼️S5 CLIENT SIGNING ALERT‼️Huge congratulations to S5 client Dallas James Dallas James on signing with Radnički Goražde KK Radnički Goražde | Basketball club Radnicki in the Bosnia Premier League!

Coming out of NCAA Division I, Dallas may not have had huge minutes or numbers, but the potential is obvious. At 7’1”, he brings rare size together with very good mobility, athleticism, and natural feel around the basket. He moves extremely well into open space, understands how to find scoring opportunities, uses his body effectively, and has the touch and craft to develop into a very interesting post player in Europe.

This is the type of rookie prospect who can grow quickly with opportunity, and we believe Dallas has the tools to become a major interior presence for Radnički Goražde.

Congratulations, Dallas. Wishing you and your new team the very best of luck this season. Time to get to work! 💪🏀

‼️S5 CLIENT SIGNING ALERT‼️Huge congratulations to S5 client Cody Schwartz Cody Schwartz on signing with Iskra Svit BK ISKRA SVIT in the Slovakia SBL! 🇸🇰🔥

Our seasoned power forward brings a wealth of experience from high-level European competitions, including an All-Star season in Bulgaria’s NBL, while last season he competed in the Croatia Premier League and ENBL.

Cody is an elite shooter, highly efficient scorer, and relentless worker who brings spacing, toughness, and veteran presence to every lineup. His ability to stretch the floor, make smart decisions, and consistently punish defenses makes him a tremendous addition for Iskra Svit.

A proven professional. A perfect fit. A new challenge.

We’re super excited to see Cody thrive in Slovakia and wish him and his new team the very best of luck this season! 🚀🏀

‼️S5 CLIENT RENOVATION‼️Our experienced power forward/center Sead Hadžifejzović Sead Hadzifejzovic has renewed with BBC Nord Dragonz COLDAMARIS Eisenstadt Dragonz for the upcoming Austrian BSL season.

After another dominant season where his numbers proved his impact, Sead continues to be one of the most reliable big men in Austria. His versatility, basketball IQ, ability to stretch the floor, create for teammates, and control the game from multiple positions make him a huge asset on both ends of the court.

A proven leader with international experience across Europe and worldwide — BBC Nord Dragonz are bringing back a player they trust. 💪🔥

Congratulations Sead! Let’s get it! 🏀

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‼️S5 CLIENT SIGNING ALERT‼️Huge congratulations to our client, versatile power forward/center Darko Bajo Darko Bajo , on signing with KK Split KK Split , where he will compete in the Croatia Premier League and the FIBA Europe Cup!

For Darko, this move carries special meaning. He began his basketball journey in Split and previously represented the club, and now he returns home with years of valuable international experience behind him.

After competing in Germany’s ProA, Hungary, and most recently in Vienna, Darko brings maturity, physicality, versatility, and a deep understanding of the European game. His ability to contribute inside, stretch the floor, rebound, defend multiple frontcourt positions, and play within different systems will make him a major asset for KK Split.

A familiar club. A more experienced player. A new European challenge.

We’re confident Darko will make a strong impact both in the domestic championship and on the FIBA Europe Cup stage.

Congratulations, Darko, and best of luck this season!💛🏀

‼️S5 CLIENT SIGNING ALERT‼️Huge congratulations to our standout big Khalil Miller Khalil Miller on signing with the Antibes Sharks Antibes Sharks 🦈 in France Pro B!

This is a well-deserved next step after one of the most dominant seasons by any import in Europe. Leading Lokomotiv Plovdiv БК "Локомотив Пловдив" to the Bulgarian NBL Finals, Khalil established himself as the league’s premier two-way force, averaging a double-double while dominating on both ends of the floor.

His trophy cabinet says it all:

🏆 Bulgarian NBL MVP
🏆 Eurobasket Player of the Year
🏆 Defensive Player of the Year
🏆 Import Player of the Year
🏆 Forward of the Year
🏆 All-Defensive Team
🏆 All-Imports Team
🏆 Five-time MVP of the Month

An elite two-way power forward/center, Khalil combines physicality, athleticism, relentless rebounding, rim protection, and efficient scoring around the basket. He is a true force on both ends of the floor, capable of changing games with his energy, toughness, and winning mentality.

Now it’s time for a new challenge in one of Europe’s strongest second divisions. We have no doubt Khalil is ready to make an immediate impact and continue his rise with the Antibes Sharks.

Congratulations, Khalil! France, get ready!🚀🏀 Special thanks to Arena Basketball Agency for making the deal happen🤝

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‼️S5 CLIENT SIGING ALERT‼️Huge congratulations to our athletic, versatile scoring wing Jahlin Smith Jahlin Smith on signing with Sampaense Sampaense Basket in the Portugal Proliga!

Jahlin brings valuable international experience after successful stops in Hong Kong, Germany’s Regionalliga, and most recently Morocco, where he put together another outstanding season.

A dynamic wing with the ability to score at all three levels, Jahlin combines elite athleticism, versatility, and a relentless motor with efficient three-point shooting. Whether attacking the basket, knocking down shots from deep, or making plays on the defensive end, he impacts winning in countless ways and is the type of player every team wants on its roster.

Now, he’s back in Europe and ready for a new challenge. We’re confident Jahlin’s all-around game and experience will make him a major asset for Sampaense and one of the league’s standout performers this season.

Congratulations, Jahlin! Wishing you and Sampaense the very best of luck this season. We can’t wait to see you shine once again. Let’s get to work! 🚀🏀

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‼️S5 CLIENT SIGNING ALERT‼️Huge congratulations to our athletic Croatian power forward Duje Putnik on signing with the Kufstein Towers PIRLO KUFSTEIN TOWERS in the Austria BSL!

Duje returns to a club he already knows well—a place where he previously made a major impact in Austria’s second division, averaging 18.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game and earning All-League First Team honors.

Since then, he has continued to elevate his game. Last season with the Dresden Titans in Germany’s ProB, Duje delivered an outstanding campaign with nearly 15 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1 steal and 0.8 blocks per game.

Explosive. Versatile. Physical. A difference-maker on both ends.

Now he returns stronger, more experienced and ready to help his old team establish itself and climb the ranks in Austria’s top division.

A familiar jersey. A bigger stage. A new mission.

Congratulations, Duje! We wish you and your “new old team,” the Kufstein Towers, the very best of luck this season.

Let’s go! 🚀🏀