By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.netDubai continued its strategic roster shuffling on Wednesday, finalizing a deal to sign promising Angolan big Kevin Kokila and immediately sending him on loan to EuroLeague rival Virtus Bologna for the 2026–27 campaign. Dubai Basketball has signed Kevin Kokila, who will spend the 2026/27 season on loan at Virtus Bologna. 🔥 Read more: https://t.co/EYlro4CTFk pic.twitter.com/AiSC2bIG4J — Dubai Basketball (@dubaibasket) August 5, 2026The 24-year-old, 2.04-meter interior presence arrives in Italy’s LBA UnipolSai after a spectacular breakout year with France’s Betclic Elite side JL Bourg. Benvenuto in ⚪⚫ pic.twitter.com/ypziqF2Af3 — Virtus Bologna (@VirtusBo) August 5, 2026Kokila was a model of consistency, appearing in all 24 continental games while averaging 8.2 points and 5.2 rebounds. This recent success mirrors his international achievements; in the summer of 2025, Kokila lifted the FIBA AfroBasket trophy with the Angolan national team.