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Baskonia Seeks EU Documentation to Free Non‑EU Roster Slots

The club is pursuing national‑team caps and diplomatic papers for two U.S. guards to avoid exceeding Liga ACB limits during roster registration.

Overview

  • Baskonia is actively waiting for community (EU) documentation for Kobi Simmons and Damion Baugh so neither would occupy an extracomunitario slot.
  • The team plans to use the late‑August FIBA windows and possible national‑team debuts as a route to change players’ registration status.
  • Kobi Simmons is in a holding pattern and could soon debut for a non‑U.S. national team that might alter his ACB classification.
  • Damion Baugh is close to finalizing a contract that the club says could bring diplomatic documentation but his paperwork remains uncertain and could leave Baskonia with three non‑EU players.
  • Under Liga ACB rules only two non‑EU players may be registered for a game so a failed documentation outcome would force Baskonia to adjust its roster or player registrations and could affect playing time and transfers.