By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
With a name spanning 25 letters, French-Malagasy player Sitraka Raharimanantoanina is one of the most uniquely distinguished figures as he gets ready to step onto the prestigious Basketball Champions League stage.
On Sunday, Cholet confirmed a two-year contract with the 25-year-old power forward. Raharimanantoanina is fresh off a spectacular breakout 2025–26 season where he propelled Elan Bearnais Pau-Lacq-Orthez back into top-tier Betclic Elite via promotion from the second division of France. Renowned for his dynamic finishing, interior shot-blocking, and field-goal efficiency, the physical Madagascar star and former Elan Chalon youth player is set to debut in France’s top division next season, while also introducing himself to the BCL.
Among other clubs across the continent aggressively reshaping their rosters for the next Champions League, defending Meridianbet Basketball League of Serbia champions Spartak Office Shoes have secured critical continuity. The Subotica-based club extended the contract of team captain Danilo Nikolic, an experienced power forward who previously demonstrated his frontcourt leadership over nine league appearances. To keep their championship core intact, they also re-signed Montenegrin national team guard Igor Drobnjak for two additional years, ensuring his eight games of experience remain cemented in their backcourt.
Fellow AdmiralBet ABA League club, Igokea m:tel capitalized on the summer market by obtaining versatile Serbian Nikola Manojlovic on a multi-year deal. The 24-old swingman arrives in Laktasi following a remarkably efficient regional season, bringing elite three-point shooting accuracy and valuable experience from his previous Qualification Rounds run in the competition with FMP Meridian.
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