The Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) has officially introduced the Tasmania Jewels as its ninth team, slated to join the league in the 2026/27 season. Based in Hobart, the team will serve as the female counterpart to the NBL's Tasmania JackJumpers, marking the return of a Tasmanian team to the WNBL after nearly three decades.
UCLA assistant coach Nemanja 'Yogi' Jovanovic has been named an assistant coach for the Serbian Men's Basketball National Team for the next three seasons. He will serve under head coach Dusan Alimpijevic, contributing to FIBA competitions including the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, while continuing his duties with UCLA.
American power forward Langston Wilson of KK Pelister Sport Bitola has been named Hoops Agents Player of the Week for Round 3 of the North Macedonian Prva Liga. Wilson delivered a dominant performance, recording a double-double with 17 points and 14 rebounds, leading his team to a 101-90 victory over Madzari.
The Netherlands women's wheelchair basketball team secured their 10th consecutive European title at the 2025 IWBF European Wheelchair Basketball Championships in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, defeating Great Britain in the final. The victory also qualifies them for the 2026 IWBF World Championships.
Monaco General Manager Oleksiy Yefimov has voiced significant concerns that the proposed NBA Europe project could lead to fragmentation among fans and clubs, urging EuroLeague to prioritize unity and sustainable growth. He highlighted a lack of clarity regarding the NBA's plans and potential negative impacts on the existing European basketball ecosystem.
Monaco's Roca Team defeated Paris Basketball 99-94 in a high-stakes Betclic Elite clash on October 12, 2025, at the Adidas Arena. The game, a rematch of last season's final, saw Elie Okobo lead Monaco with 23 points, overcoming an early Paris surge and a third-quarter comeback to secure a significant road win.
