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Point Guard Nick Weiler-Babb Joins Villeurbanne for 2026/2027 Season
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First reported by N12 · Jul 1, 2026
What happened
Villeurbanne signed American point guard Nick Weiler-Babb from Anadolu Efes for two years ahead of the 2026/2027 season, aiming to strengthen their roster alongside recent signing Silvère Francisco. Weiler-Babb previously excelled at Bayern Munich and was EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year in 2024/2025. Valencia also extended Cameron Taylor’s contract through 2028.
- 01Nick Weiler-Babb signs a two-year deal with Villeurbanne for the 2026/2027 season.
- 02Weiler-Babb averaged 7.7 points and 4.8 assists last EuroLeague season with Anadolu Efes.
- 03He was EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year in 2024/2025 with Bayern Munich.
- 04Villeurbanne also plans to sign Daniel Theis and Armoni Brooks.
- 05Valencia extended Cameron Taylor’s contract until 2028, reportedly their highest ever.
- 06Taylor averaged 11.8 points and 4.4 rebounds last EuroLeague season.
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