Every EuroLeague season has its obvious transfer targets – proven stars, former NBA names, and established veterans who dominate the summer market conversation.
But just as often, the smartest moves are made before a player becomes obvious.
Across the EuroCup, Basketball Champions League, domestic leagues, and ambitious clubs around Europe, there are players quietly building EuroLeague-level cases.
Some are already producing against strong competition. Others have the physical tools, role versatility, or scoring instincts that could translate quickly with the right team and system.
This is not a list of guaranteed future stars.
It is a list of players who deserve a closer look – names still flying slightly under the radar, but with enough talent, production, and momentum to make the next step sooner rather than later.
Under-the-radar players ready for EuroLeague Both Gach (JL Bourg) 
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2025-26 EuroCup stats:
MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO PTS PIR GP 27:35 61.4%
62/101 41.6%
42/101 78.1%
75/96 3.5
3.1/0.4 1.9 0.8 1.9 13.5 14.6 24
Both Gach has quietly built one of the most convincing EuroLeague cases among non-EuroLeague wings.
At JL Bourg, he was not just a scorer but a high-efficiency perimeter threat who gave his team size, athleticism, and shot-making from the wing position.
His three-point shooting is the number that stands out immediately. A 200 cm wing who can shoot above 40% from deep, attack closeouts, and defend multiple positions is exactly the type of profile EuroLeague teams are constantly searching for.
Gach may not be the loudest name on the market, but his production at a high level, athleticism, and elite size suggest he is ready for a bigger stage.
R.J. Cole (Venezia) 
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2025-26 EuroCup stats:
MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO PTS PIR GP 26:27 42%
50/119 33.3%
22/66 90.5%
67/74 2.4
2.2/0.2 4.4 0.6 1.2 12.9 13.4 18
R.J. Cole already has experience leading strong teams, and his season with Venezia showed why he should be on EuroLeague radars.
He is a composed guard who can run offense, create his own shot, and keep control of the tempo without forcing the game.
What makes Cole interesting is the balance between scoring and playmaking. He is not just a small guard who hunts points; he can organize possessions, punish defenses in pick-and-roll situations, and provide reliable late-clock offense.
For EuroLeague teams looking for a backup or rotation guard who can stabilize second units, Cole fits the profile.
Jahmi’us Ramsey (Trieste) 
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2025-26 Basketball Champions League stats:
MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO PTS EFF GP 28:56 72.2%
65/90 24.5%
23/94 72.3%
34/47 2.8
2/0.8 1.5 1.1 1.8 17.9 12.1 13
Jahmi’us Ramsey brings a different kind of upside. A former NBA guard with strong physical tools, Ramsey showed in Trieste that he can be a serious scoring weapon in European basketball.
His ability to create separation, score off the dribble, and attack in transition gives him a natural EuroLeague-level scoring profile.
The next step is consistency and decision-making, but the talent is obvious. Players with his athleticism and shot creation are not easy to find in Europe, especially at his age.
If a EuroLeague team believes it can give him a defined role and structure, Ramsey could become one of the more interesting upside bets on the market.
Gerald Ayayi (Cholet Basket) 
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2025-26 Basketball Champions League stats: 14.1 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.7 APG
MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO PTS EFF GP 21:58 61.4%
35/57 43.5%
10/23 90%
27/30 3.6
2.4/1.1 2.7 1.4 2.2 14.1 13.8 9
Gerald Ayayi has developed into much more than just a promising French guard. With Cholet, he showed that he can score efficiently and make plays for others without needing the offense to be completely built around him.
His appeal for EuroLeague teams comes from versatility. Ayayi can play on or off the ball, defend guard positions, and bring energy without demanding high usage.
In a EuroLeague environment, that type of adaptable backcourt player can quickly become valuable, especially for teams that need depth, defense, and secondary creation.
Arnas Velicka (Neptunas) 
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2025-26 EuroCup stats: 14.1 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 7.7 APG, 1.6 SPG
MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO PTS PIR GP 30:30 53.2%
41/77 29.4%
30/102 69.1%
67/97 4.3
3.4/0.9 7.7 1.6 3.3 14.1 20 17
Arnas Velicka may be one of the most natural EuroLeague fits on this list.
The Lithuanian guard controlled Neptunas’ offense throughout the EuroCup season and proved he can handle a major playmaking role against high-level European competition.
His assist numbers are the headline, but Velicka is more than a passer. He has the size for the point guard position, can put pressure on the rim, and has enough scoring ability to keep defenses honest.
EuroLeague teams are always looking for guards who can organize offense without losing aggression, and Velicka’s 2025-26 season made a strong argument that he belongs in that conversation.
Adama Sanogo (Hapoel Holon) 
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2025-26 Basketball Champions League stats: 12.4 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 1.2 BPG
MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS TO BS PTS EFF GP 19:34 66.3%
57/86 41.7%
5/12 80%
20/25 6.3
3.9/2.4 1.3 1.9 1.2 12.4 13.4 12
Adama Sanogo‘s production with Hapoel Holon was hard to ignore.
A powerful interior player with great hands, strong finishing instincts, and real rebounding presence, Sanogo looked like one of the most productive big men outside the EuroLeague level.
The question with Sanogo is how his game translates defensively against more athletic and spacing-heavy teams.
Still, his physicality, touch around the basket, and rebounding motor are EuroLeague tools.
For teams needing a strong interior finisher who can punish switches and control the glass, Sanogo is a name worth monitoring closely.
David DeJulius (Murcia) 
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2025-26 ACB stats: 17.7 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 4.4 APG
MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO PTS EFF GP 25:15 52.3%
148/283 37.9%
80/211 77.5%
100/129 1.8
1.4/0.4 4.4 0.8 1.7 17.7 16.6 36
David DeJulius already had a taste of the EuroLeague last season with Maccabi, but this time he looks much more prepared to show his talent at the highest level of European basketball and make his real EuroLeague debut.
Among the players on this list, DeJulius has made one of the strongest EuroLeague-ready statements this season.
Producing at a high level in Spain is never easy, and doing it as a lead guard while helping Murcia secure the fourth seed in the regular season makes his campaign even more impressive.
DeJulius combines scoring confidence with real playmaking responsibility. He can create out of the pick-and-roll, score from all three levels, and take over possessions when his team needs a late-clock option.
In my eyes, he is clearly a must-watch option for EuroLeague teams – not just as a rotation guard, but as a player with the potential to become a go-to option in the right situation.
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Edvinas Kuzas began his basketball media career in 2025, joining BasketNews as a Daily Writer. He brings a deep understanding of the sport, shaped by years of following both its history and trending topics. Alongside his writing, he is currently pursuing a degree in basketball coaching, further expanding his knowledge of the game. This combination allows him to provide more analytical, insightful, and opinion-based perspectives on basketball.
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