Coach Scariolo: 'You need the best performance on the court or you are not a player of this level'

2022-03-03

After the difficult win against Turkish side Frutti Extra Bursa, Sergio Scariolo, head coach of Virtus Bologna, sent a clear message to some of his players. In the post-game press conference, Scariolo explained that from now on, he'll start cutting the minutes of those who are not performing at the level that they're expected to. "We'll need to make the choice to cut down the minutes of those who ...
Daniel Hackett officialy joins Virtus Bologna

2022-03-03

Previous reports of Virtus Segafredo Bologna's interest in signing Daniel Hackett came true. Both sides have agreed to a multi-year contract. The news were first reported by Emiliano Carchia of Sportando. BasketNews sources have confirmed that Hackett signed a deal that runs until 2024 and is worth around 1M euros per season. Hackett was one of the players to depart from CSKA Moscow after Russia's ...
EuroLeague set the deadline for Russian clubs suspension (1)

2022-03-03

March 21st is the deadline for the suspended Russian clubs, including CSKA Moscow, UNICS Kazan, Zenit Saint Petersburg, and Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar, to get back to the EuroLeague and EuroCup competitions, via Alessandro Maggi of Sportando. The information was confirmed by BasketNews sources. If the situation does not change favorably, all regular-season games versus Russian clubs will be ...
Weiler-Babb's injury casts a shadow over Bayern's comeback win vs. Hamburg

2022-03-02

Bayern Munich (17-5) came back from an 18-point deficit to overcome Hamburg Towers (11-10) by 86-75 (13-16, 15-30, 30-14, 28-15) in the Audi Dome. The hosts welcomed back long-time absentees Paul Zipser, Nihad Djedovic and Darrun Hilliard, but were shocked to see Nick Weiler-Babb landing on his head after a dunk attempt in the second quarter. The 26-year-old guard passed out, but -according to ...
Virtus Bologna CEO Luca Baraldi: 'We have an agreement with Hackett'

2022-03-02

Virtus Bologna CEO Luca Baraldi spoke to the reporters after the presentation of the project 'Virtus Care'. The Italian executive confirmed that the team has already reached an agreement with Daniel Hackett and now they're waiting for the termination of his contract with CSKA Moscow. "We have an agreement with Hackett", Baraldi said. "Now we're waiting that CSKA will set him free. There's not a ...
Van Rossom to miss several weeks of action due to injury

2022-03-02

Valencia Basket announced that veteran point guard Sam Van Rossom would miss several weeks of action due to a leg injury. The club said that Van Rossom will undergo therapy and be re-evaluated in several weeks. He suffered a muscle tear in his left hamstring while playing for the Belgian national team. Van Rossom, 35, is a former two-time 7DAYS EuroCup champion, having won the title with Valencia ...
Daniel Hackett reportedly has €1.5M offer from Virtus

2022-03-02

Daniel Hackett's negotiations with Virtus Bologna have a new turn, according to Tuttosport. The Italian outlet reports that Hackett has been offered a 1.5 million euros contract, which would run until June 2023. On Tuesday, BasketNews reported that Hackett has a deal in principle with the Italian team as negotiations were progressing pretty fast. However, Hackett needs to terminate his contract ...
EuroLeague releases documentary about the one and only Zeljko Obradovic

2022-03-01

"Obradovic, The Return" is the latest documentary production from EuroLeague Basketball Originals, though it could just as easily be called "Obradovic and Partizan, Love Story". The 28-minute feature dives deep into the career of the EuroLeague's winningest coach and explores his special relationship with Partizan NIS Belgrade, where Zeljko Obradovic finished his career as a player, started ...
Difference Between Zeljko & Saras and Partizan's Road to Success (URBONUS with Zach LeDay)

2022-03-01

Zach LeDay shook up the European basketball world, moving from the EuroLeague Final Four team, AX Armani Exchange Milan, to EuroCup powerhouse Partizan Belgrade last summer. But it's never a step back when you join Zeljko Obradovic, and a 27-year-old big man embraces his new experience in Belgrade. It took almost an hour for Partizan players to reach their locker room in Nis Sports Hall after the ...
Virtus Bologna showing strong interest in Daniel Hackett

2022-03-01

Italian side Virtus Bologna are showing strong interest in CSKA Moscow point guard Daniel Hackett, multiple sources told BasketNews. Hackett, 34, is in the final year of his contract with the Russian club. The situation between the two sides is progressing fast, according to sources, and a deal in principle between the player and the Italian club is already in place, a source told Basketnews. ...
Lokomotiv vice president Rutkauskas returns to Lithuania

2022-02-28

Due to war in Ukraine, the vice president of Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar Ginas Rutkauskas departs from Russia, sources say to BasketNews. Later Lokomotiv officially confirmed the BasketNews report, as Rutkauskas is parting ways with the Russian team. Rutkauskas worked in Krasnodar since 2019. It was his second stint with Lokomotiv Kuban. In 2012-2014, Rutkauskas helped the club to win the EuroCup. ...
Virtus CEO Baraldi calls loss to Tortona 'a humiliation', sends message to Scariolo

2022-02-21

Saturday's elimination by Bertram Tortona in the Italian Cup semi-final brought feelings of disappointment, anger, and helplessness at Virtus Segafredo Bologna's camp. For the reigning Italian champs, the minimum goal in the Final 8 was for the team to reach the final game. Tortona were much better, prevailing by 94-82, and club CEO Luca Baraldi didn't mince words talking to Italian media outlets ...
Dimitris Priftis: 'We're in a transitional stage, the Greek Cup is important'

2022-02-17

Panathinaikos OPAP Athens will face off with Promitheas Patras in the first semifinal of the Greek Cup Final Four, to be held in Heraklion, Crete from 18 to 20 February. The game's tip-off is scheduled for 16:00 CET on Friday, while three hours later, Olympiacos Piraeus will take on AEK Athens in the second semifinal. The Greek Federation received a special permit from the government in order to ...
Virtus Bologna and Ty-Shon Alexander are parting ways

2022-02-15

Ahead of the Italian Cup competition on the weekend, Virtus Segarfedo Bologna have announced that they are parting ways with Ty-Shon Alexander. According to the official announcement, the team has consensually terminated the contract with the player. The team thanks Ty-Shon for the professionalism that the guard always demonstrated, the statement says, and wishes the player luck for the next stage ...
Greek Basketball Cup 2022: Schedule, teams, and a format change after 18 years

2022-02-14

All around Europe, it's the time for a little break in the domestic leagues, which will be filled by the local cups and the Greek Cup is no exception.   In just a few days, teams will fight for the first domestic title of the season. The tension and the excitement that the domestic cups generate are something that can't usually be found during the regular season of the local leagues.  
Dallas Moore helps Partizan edge out FMP, stay first in ABA League

2022-02-12

After a real fight that lasted all 40 minutes, Partizan NIS Belgrade (16-3) managed to down hosts FMP Belgrade (10-8) 86-80 (18-24, 22-22, 24-16, 22-18), mostly thanks to Dallas Moore. The American guard played the best game of the season and with his 21 points (on 10/19 from the field), he brought the triumph to the team coached by Zeljko Obradovic. The contest was decided in the end when Moore ...
Klemen Prepelic powers Valencia's second comeback win over Virtus Bologna

2022-02-09

In a high-profile battle, Valencia Basket (9-4) overcame visiting Virtus Segafredo Bologna (6-6) 83-77 (24-17, 16-21, 12-25, 31-14). In their Round 4 game, Valencia erased a 21-point deficit before grabbing a 96-97 victory. This time, the 4-time EuroCup winners had to come back from an 11-point deficit late in the game, as Virtus were up 63-52 at the end of the third quarter. Klemen Prepelic ...
Partizan cruise past Andorra, secure EuroCup playoff spot

2022-02-09

Partizan NIS Belgrade (9-4) snapped a two-game slide while staying perfect at home in the EuroCup, as Zeljko Obradovic's squad crushed MoraBanc Andorra (6-6) 95-70 (24-16, 21-19, 24-19, 26-16). In doing so, the Serbian powerhouse avenged their first-round loss (60-61) to Andorra, and -thanks to Turk Telekom's home loss to Joventut Badalona- they mathematically secured a place in the playoffs. ...
Kevin Punter on leaving Milan: 'You have to know your worth, as simple as that'

2022-02-09

Kevin Punter has probably been the biggest signing of the offseason for Partizan NIS Belgrade. A terrific scorer known for his personal qualities is now one of the team's leaders. This week, Punter sat down with Joe Arlauckas in his The Crossover podcast to talk about his upbringing, first steps in Europe, and signings with Virtus Bologna and Partizan. Years before Punter became who he is now, he ...
Panathinaikos and Olympiacos could face off in the Greek Cup Final

2022-02-07

The Greek Cup Final Four will be held in Heraclion, Crete, from 18 to 20 February, as the Hellenic Basketball Federation decided to restore the format after 18 years. The names of the four teams that will fight for a place in the Greek Cup Final were placed in the urn on Monday noon. Titleholders Panathinaikos OPAP Athens and 2021 finalists Promitheas Patras will lock horns in the first semifinal, ...
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