BasketNews highlights 10 players in the EuroLeague who have the potential to make a significant impact in the 2023-24 season, whether through improvement, new team contributions, or impressive debuts.
It's a no-brainer that EuroLeague newcomers are the ones who attract the most interest at the start of the new season, but this article is not just about throwing out the NBA names who are set to return or debut in the strongest European basketball league.
Antonius Cleveland
| Team: |
Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv |
| Position: | SG |
| Age: | 29 |
| Height: | 198 cm |
| Weight: | 88 kg |
| Birth place: | Memphis, United States of America |
Here, you will find 10 players who could make a significant leap this upcoming season, recover after a sluggish 2022-23 campaign, make a big influence on their new respective teams, deliver a splendid debut, or just entertain European basketball fans by shattering the off-court drama.
Yago dos Santos | G | Crvena Zvezda
The 24-year-old Brazilian has showcased his leadership skills not only in the EuroCup but also on the international stage at the FIBA World Cup 2023. Now, he's gearing up for his biggest challenge yet -- EuroLeague debut with Crvena Zvezda.
Dos Santos is joining a stacked backcourt lineup featuring players like Milos Teodosic, Shabazz Napier, and Nemanja Nedovic, among others.
However, what sets him apart is his competitive spirit and exceptional playmaking abilities. These qualities may provide him with opportunities to display his creativity and knack for orchestrating the offense, making those around him better.
So, what makes him so confident about a successful debut?
"The work, confidence, and the joy (alegria) that I have," Dos Santos told BasketNews' Giorgos Kyriakidis.
The agile guard was a key player in Ratiopharm Ulm winning their first-ever German title last season, beating both ALBA Berlin and FC Bayern Munich in the process. In addition to winning the BBL trophy, dos Santos was named the Bundesliga Finals MVP after averaging 16.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 7.0 assists.
For him, the decision to join Red Star was easy. And as someone would expect, the first person he turned to was Facundo Campazzo.
"I really like him. I know him personally, and I like his style of play. He's a great friend. We talked about the team," Yago said in an interview with BasketNews.
Even though the Argentinian point guard was heading to the exit door, he did take the time to offer some valuable advice to the newcomer. The two share a similar style of play since they both have to overcome their small stature (1.78 meters).
Aleksa Avramovic | G | Partizan
The Serbian guard may not be
