Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Mykonos Signed Kendrick Ray

Mykonos, recently promoted to the GBL (Greek Basketball League), has made a significant move by signing veteran guard Kendrick Ray (31 years old, 1.88 meters) from Panionios. This acquisition marks a strong addition for the island team as they prepare for top-tier competition.

Ray brings a wealth of experience and a proven scoring ability, being well-known to Greek basketball fans from his previous stints with AEK Athens (2019-20) and Promitheas Patras (2021-22), in addition to his most recent tenure with Panionios. Last season with Panionios, Ray was a pivotal player, averaging 13.4 points per game in 17 appearances.

Player Profile


Kendrick Ray (born January 26, 1994, in Bronx, New York, U.S.) is a 1.88m (6'2") guard. He is recognized for his scoring prowess, versatility, and experience playing in various competitive leagues across Europe.


Career Highlights and Journey


Collegiate Career (2012-2017):

Quinnipiac (2012-2014)

Kennesaw State (2015-2017): Excelled in his later college years, earning First-team All-Atlantic Sun (2017), Second-team All-Atlantic Sun (2016), and Atlantic Sun Newcomer of the Year (2016). In his senior year (2016-17), he averaged 21.2 points per game.

Professional Career (2017-Present): Ray has played for numerous teams across Europe and beyond, showcasing his adaptability:

ČEZ Nymburk (Czech Republic, 2017-18): Won the Czech League (MVP) and Czech Cup, and was named to the FIBA Champions League Second Team.

Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel/EuroLeague, 2018-19): Had a brief stint in EuroLeague.

Le Mans Sarthe (France, 2019)

AEK Athens (Greece, 2019-20): Won the Greek Cup and was the Greek Cup Finals Top Scorer.

Petkim Spor (Turkey, 2020-21)

Promitheas Patras (Greece, 2021-22)

Igokea (Bosnia/ABA League, 2022-23)

Reyer Venezia (Italy, 2023)

Taranaki Airs (New Zealand, 2023)

Büyükçekmece Basketbol (Turkey, 2023-24)

Fuerza Regia de Monterrey (Mexico, 2024)

Panionios (Greece, 2024-25): Key player in the Greek League.

Petro de Luanda (Angola, 2025) 

Recent Season Statistics (2024-25)


Panionios (GRE-1): In 12 games, he averaged 10.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 28.4 minutes, shooting 31.7% from three-point range and 79.2% from the free-throw line.

Fuerza Regia de Monterrey (MEX-1): Played 29 games, averaging 10.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 21.2 minutes.

Peristeri BC Signs Ty Nichols

Peristeri BC has announced an agreement with American guard Ty Nichols (29 years old, 1.91 meters / 6'3"). Nichols will join the club for the 2025-2026 season, strengthening their backcourt.

Player Profile and Career

Ty Nichols was born on October 13, 1996, in Springfield, Massachusetts. He is a versatile guard known for his scoring, playmaking, and defensive abilities.

He played his collegiate basketball at Keene State College (2015-2019), where he had a highly successful four-year career. In 118 games, he averaged 19.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2.3 steals in 33.4 minutes per game.

Nichols began his professional career in Kosovo with KB Kalaja Prizren in the 2019-2020 season, where he put up impressive numbers: 19.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.9 steals in 16 games.

His career has since seen him play across multiple European leagues:

2020-2021: Started with KB Kalaja Prizren and finished the season with Vellaznimi Gjakove (Kosovo). In 18 combined games, he averaged 16.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.9 steals.

2021-2022: Played for BK Decin in the Czech Republic, and later returned to KB Kalaja Prizren. Across 36 games, he averaged 16.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 2.4 steals.

2022-2023: Returned to BK Decin (Czech Republic), where he averaged 18.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.5 steals in 47 games.

2023-2024: Continued in the Czech Republic with SLUNETA Usti nad Labem. In 59 games, he had an outstanding season, averaging 21.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 2.2 steals.

2024-2025: Began the season with BK Levicki Patrioti Levice (Slovakia), then moved to Oldenburg (Germany), and finished the year with Zielona Gora (Poland). In a combined 35 games across these teams, he averaged 15.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.7 steals in 28 minutes per game.


Recent European Competitions Statistics (2024-25)


Nichols' performances in European competitions during the last season highlight his versatile skill set:

2024-25 (Levickí Patrioti, BCL Qualifiers): Averaged 22.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in 2 games (32.5 minutes), with 58.6% FG and 36.4% 3P%. He also recorded an impressive 4.5 steals per game.

2024-25 (Levickí Patrioti, FIBA Europe Cup): Averaged 19.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in 6 games (35.3 minutes), shooting 48.4% from three-point range.

Cameron Reynolds Extends Stay with Maroussi for 2025-26 Season

Cameron Reynolds, the American forward, will remain with Maroussi for the 2025-26 season. This marks his second collaboration with coach Ilias Papatheodorou, following their time together at Promitheas two years prior. Reynolds, aged 30 (born February 7, 1995), stands at 2.01 meters (6'7") and plays as a small forward. He was a key player for Maroussi last season, demonstrating his scoring ability.

Key Performance from Last Season (2024-25)


During the recently concluded season, Reynolds was one of Maroussi's most significant players:
 
GBL (Greek League): Averaged 14.9 points and 3.3 rebounds.

FIBA Europe Cup: Averaged 15.0 points and 3.0 rebounds.
 

Career Overview


Reynolds had a prolific collegiate career at Tulane University (2013-2018), where he was named AAC Most Improved Player in 2017.

His professional career includes stints in the NBA G-League and the NBA, as well as significant experience in European leagues:

NBA G-League (2018-2021): Played for Stockton Kings, Wisconsin Herd, and Austin Spurs.

NBA (2019, 2021): Had brief appearances with the Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets.

Aquila Basket Trento (Italy, 2021-2022): Averaged 14.9 points and 4.6 rebounds in the Italian League, and 13.0 points in EuroCup.

Budućnost (Montenegro, 2022-2023): Won both the Montenegrin League and Montenegrin Cup. Averaged 10.0 points in the ABA League and 9.7 points in EuroCup.

Promitheas Patras (Greece, 2023-2024): Averaged 10.5 points in the Greek League and 8.3 points in the Basketball Champions League.

Maroussi (Greece, 2024-2025): His continuity with the club for the upcoming season highlights his importance to the team's plans. In the Greek League, he averaged 13.8 points, shooting 92.6% from the free-throw line. In the FIBA Europe Cup, he averaged 15.3 points.