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Timberwolves' Joan Beringer reveals reasoning behind new jersey number
Rookie Joan Beringer will begin his career in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a new jersey number after opting to change from the one he used in Europe. Beringer wore No. 20 both with Cedevita Olimpija in Slovenia last season and with Espoirs Strasbourg in France during the two prior years. He previously donned No. 18 while representing France at the 2024 FIBA U18 EuroBasket. Though No. 20 isn't currently occupied on the Timberwolves, Beringer opted to switch to play with No. 19 next season. He revealed after joining the team that there isn't necessarily any significant meaning behind his new number. Beringer helped Cedevita Olimpija win the Slovenian Basketball Cup last season, averaging 5.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks on 64.4% shooting from the field. He scored in double figures 11 times, including a season-high 14 points and 10 rebounds on May 27. The 17th pick made four appearances with the Timberwolves in the NBA Summer League, averaging 6.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 1.5 assists on 52.6% shooting from the field. He debuted with 11 points, eight rebounds and six blocks on July 10. Beringer will be the latest player to make the jump from Europe to the NBA. The organization was excited to add him through the draft and is eager to see him take the court next season. Note: Throughout August, Rookie Wire is looking at every first-round pick and why each player selected their respective jersey number as they make the jump to the NBA. Previous: Cooper Flagg | Dylan Harper | VJ Edgecombe | Kon Knueppel | Ace Bailey | Tre Johnson | Jeremiah Fears | Egor Dёmin | Collin Murray-Boyles | Khaman Maluach | Cedric Coward | Noa Essengue | Derik Queen | Carter Bryant | Thomas Sorber | Yang Hansen
USA Today
18-07-2025
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- USA Today
Duke commit Dame Sarr named to Italy's training camp roster for 2025 EuroBasket
Duke five-star commit Dame Sarr is among the 18 players selected to the Italian national team's preliminary roster for the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket Championship. Sarr, born in Oderzo, debuted with the senior team in the 2025 EuroBasket qualifiers in February, logging three appearances. He has also represented Italy at the junior level three times, most recently at the 2024 FIBA U18 EuroBasket. The 19-year-old will be joined in training camp by Donte DiVincenzo, Simone Fontecchio, Danilo Gallinari, Nicolò Melli and Saliou Niang, among others. The group is expected to begin practicing on July 23 before the start of the tournament on Aug. 27. Sarr committed to Duke on May 22 over other programs such as Illinois, Kansas and Oregon. He split time over the past three years with Barcelona's first and second teams, becoming the second-youngest player to log minutes with the senior team in January 2024 (16). The 6-foot-8 guard represented Italy on Team World at the Nike Hoop Summit in April, recording 17 points and four rebounds in 25 minutes in a loss against Team USA in Portland, Oregon. He was the second-leading scorer on the team, trailing only Baylor commit Tounde Yessoufou. Sarr will now spend time with the Italian national team before joining the Blue Devils next season. He doesn't project to make the final roster, but the opportunity to train alongside several notable veteran players should prove to be a valuable experience for him.
USA Today
08-07-2025
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- USA Today
Michigan basketball gets first commitment in 2026 from 7-foot-3 big man Marcus Möller
When it comes to assembling teams for the future, Michigan basketball head coach Dusty May never sleeps, apparently. Now that 2025 is in the rearview, with an impressive high school recruiting class as well as transfer portal haul, May has officially started on 2026. And given his penchant for having big men in the middle, this latest commitment should pay dividends in the future. According to multiple reports, May has garnered a commitment from 2026 Unicaja Malaga (Denmark) center Marcus Möller, a 7-foot-3 big man with a ton of upside. Via On3's Joe Tipton: Marcus Möller, a 7-foot-3 center from Denmark, has committed to Michigan. The 18-year-old big man played for Unicaja Baloncesto in the Spanish Tercera FEB during the 2024-25 season. It's a professional basketball club based in Spain. Möller participated with Denmark in the FIBA U18 EuroBasket in 2024, where he averaged 13.1 points and 7.4 rebounds. Möller is the first in the fold of the 2026 class. May has brought in multiple overseas players in his short tenure in Ann Arbor, including Oscar Goodman, Malick Kordel, and now Möller. If he's anything like Vlad Goldin (who did play high school ball in Connecticut), it will be huge for the Wolverines. Möller is currently unranked by the recruiting services.
USA Today
07-07-2025
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No. 17 pick Joan Beringer inks rookie-scale contract with Timberwolves
French center Joan Beringer, the 17th pick in the 2025 NBA draft, signed his rookie-scale contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, the team announced. Beringer helped Cedevita Olimpija win the Slovenian Basketball Cup last season, averaging 5.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks on 64.4% shooting from the field. He scored in double figures 11 times, including a season-high 14 points and 10 rebounds on May 27. He will make $4,201,080 next season, according to Spotrac. The 6-foot-11 standout was highly touted entering the draft because of his versatility, athleticism and rim protection. He ranked second in the Adriatic League in blocked shots, thanks to his timing, instincts and 7-foot, 4 1/2-inch wingspan. Before signing with Cedevita Olimpija, Beringer played for the Strasbourg Saint Joseph-Basket U17 team and the U18 and U21 teams for SIG Strasbourg. He is the first player from France to be drafted by the Timberwolves and the third overall selected with the 17th pick. The 18-year-old has also represented France internationally at the 2024 FIBA U18 EuroBasket. He averaged 9.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and one assist on 70.5% shooting from the field in seven games, helping France to a fifth-place finish in Finland. Beringer will participate with the Timberwolves in the NBA Summer League, beginning Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans (3:30 p.m. EDT, ESPN2).
USA Today
05-07-2025
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Nets sign 19th overall pick Nolan Traoré to rookie scale contract
French guard Nolan Traoré, the 19th overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, signed his rookie-scale contract with the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, the team announced. Traoré was the Champions League Best Young Player after averaging 12.2 points, 4.7 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 44 appearances with Saint-Quentin in France. He registered seven 20-point games, including a 25-point effort on May 9. He will make $3,811,560 next season, according to Spotrac. The 19-year-old put himself on the radar after a great offseason last year, representing France in the Nike Hoop Summit and FIBA U18 EuroBasket. He averaged 14 points, 9.3 assists and 3.6 rebounds on 42.9% shooting from 3-point range as France finished fifth in Finland. Traoré was highly touted entering the draft because of his potential to be an elite playmaker at the next level. He plays with excellent court vision, often flourishing by running offenses against high-level competition due to his instincts and passing ability. The 6-foot-4 standout is among a crowded draft class for the Nets, joining Egor Demin (eighth pick), Drake Powell (22nd pick), Ben Saraf (26th pick) and Danny Wolf (27th pick). With the exception of Powell, who is pending a trade with Atlanta, they have each signed their contracts. Traoré will suit up with the Nets for at least five games in the NBA Summer League, beginning on July 10 against the Oklahoma City Thunder (5:30 p.m. EDT, ESPN2).
