Paul Scruggs and Kassim Nicholson ready for their EuroCup debut
Slask Wroclaw and Siauliai strengthen with Paul Scruggs and Kassim Nicholson for the opening of EuroCup 2026-27 this Wednesday.
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The EuroCup2026-27 season kicks off this Wednesday, and two participating teams took advantage of Sunday to announce their latest reinforcements. Slask Wroclaw and Siauliai completed their rosters a day ahead of the opening matchday , securing extra options for a schedule that spans 14 regular-season games.
Background: EuroCup and the format of the competition
EuroCup is the second most important club tournament in European basketball, organized by Euroleague Basketball.2026 The 27th edition brings together 32 teams divided into four groups of eight.
Slask Wroclaw has signed Paul Scruggs.
Slask Wroclaw has officially signed 28-year-old point guard Paul Scruggs to a one-year contract. A former Xavier University standout, he will have his first experience in the EuroCup.2026 He arrives after excelling for Energa Trefl Sopot at the FIBA Europe Cup where he averaged 12.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.[2]
Coach Danny Franco will integrate the rookie into a squad from Group C which already includes Blazej Czerniewicz, Leon Dunin-Wasowicz , John Egbunu, Anthony Hickey, Blazej Kulikowski, Kyrell Luc, Isaih Moore, Jakub Niziol, Malik Parsons, Devin Robinson, Tymoteusz Sternicki, Adam Wilczek and Anthony Wrzeszcz.
Siauliai is betting on Kassim Nicholson .
The 27-year-old, who has already accumulated experience in the Basketball Champions League and Europe Cup, is now stepping up to the stage of EuroCup. In Group B, coach Darius Songaila will lead Nicholson alongside Mike Caffey, Rokas Civilis, Selim Fofana, Cedric Henderson Jr., Simas Jarumbauskas, Tauras Jogela, Karolis Lukosiunas, Dayvionnight, McKynas Mart Pacevicius, Efton Reid III, Dovydas Romancenko and Erikas Venskus.
Premieres on Wednesday
The regular season starts on Wednesday with two matches involving the newly reinforced teams: Slask Wroclaw hosts Buducnost VOLI in Hala Orbita, while Siauliai receives London Lions at Siauliai Arena.
What this means for the teams
For Slask Wroclaw, the arrival of Scruggs adds depth to the perimeter in a group that requires consistency over 14 games.
In the case of Siauliai, Nicholson brings defensive versatility and ability to play multiple positions, something valuable in a long-season format.
Both teams enter the competition with full rosters and set rotation options important factor in a competition that requires regularity over four months before Playoffs.
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