Dubai Basketball Team is no longer a rising star—it’s a force making seismic waves across Europe. With their debut in the prestigious EuroLeague on the horizon, the club stormed the transfer market with five blockbuster signings, signaling a clear intent to compete, not just participate.
Breakdown of Signings:
🔹 Dzanan Musa – The Maestro of Madrid
A former standout with Real Madrid and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, Musa arrives with a Spanish League title under his belt. His court vision, scoring ability, and European experience make him the cornerstone of this ambitious squad.
🔹 Aleksa Avramović – Serbia’s Tactical Genius
The Partizan playmaker and Olympic silver medalist joins with a reputation for precise ball control and defensive tenacity. His addition adds depth and a cerebral edge to the backcourt.
🔹 McKinley Wright – NBA-Bred Grit
Having played in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks alongside Dubai’s own Davis Bertans, Wright brings dynamic versatility and energy from Budućnost VOLI. His American style blended with European toughness makes him a key two-way threat.
🔹 Kenan Kamenjaš – The Bosnian Battering Ram
Also from Budućnost VOLI and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, Kamenjaš offers physicality and familiarity—having already built on-court chemistry with both Wright and Musa. His inside presence reinforces the paint.
🔹 Mam Jaiteh – France’s Tower of Titles
With achievements across Europe’s elite—from the French League to the EuroCup, Italian SuperCup, and French Cup—Jaiteh’s résumé is stacked. He also claimed EuroBasket bronze in 2015, making him the defensive anchor every championship team needs.
Strategic Chemistry:
What makes these moves exceptional is not only their caliber but their compatibility. Musa and Kamenjaš share a national team bond. Wright and Kamenjaš are Budućnost teammates. Wright and Bertans played together in the NBA. This web of connections paves the way for seamless integration and fast-paced team synergy.
After a thrilling debut in the ABA League, reaching the Final Four, Dubai Basketball Team now sets its sights on making Euro League history. This is no longer about proving a point—it’s about crafting a legacy. And if this transfer window is any indication, the sands of the desert may soon glitter with European glory.
