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Nigel Hayes-Davis recalls Dirk's routine, sets Fenerbahce's priorities in Game 3

2023-05-03

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul's last practice session before Game 3 against Olympiacos Piraeus had just finished at the Ulker Sports Arena. Players gathered mid-court before each took his way to the locker room. As Dimitris Itoudis was discussing some game details with his assistant coaches, two players were left on the court -- Scottie Wilbekin and Nigel Hayes-Davis.
'Time to show up': How Isaiah Canaan came up big on Tyler Dorsey's worst night

2023-04-27

Wednesday night didn't start well for Tyler Dorsey. The Greek-American guard of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul was strongly booed by Olympiacos Piraeus fans as soon as he appeared at the Peace and Friendship Stadium. An indication that the local crowd probably did not appreciate the fact that the player didn't extend his contract with the Greek team last summer.
Johnathan Motley on Fenerbahce fans' reactions, Itoudis' style, foreign passport plans

2023-04-26

It's not easy for a team that wants to star in the EuroLeague to entrust the starting center position to a player without prior experience in the competition. That's what Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul did last summer, but probably not what several EuroLeague coaches thought, opting not to take a chance on Johnathan Motley, who had just come off a three-month stint in Korea. 
John Brown laments missing DPOY award, names EuroLeague's biggest surprise

2023-04-25

Very few questions can trigger John Brown's emotions as much as the one about him not winning the EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year award last season.  AS Monaco's power forward received the 'Best Newcomer' and 'Best Defender' awards by the EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) at the end of the season.
Sasa Obradovic names change in Mike James, picks Coach Of The Year

2023-04-25

AS Monaco started the 2022-23 season on the right foot, wanting to prove they rightfully belong to the EuroLeague elite. By mid-January, they had placed themselves among the TOP 4 of the regular season standings, having achieved some big victories against teams with considerable aspirations.
Luke Sikma explains ALBA's collapse, reflects on free agency, makes Final Four picks

2023-04-22

Over the last few seasons, Luke Sikma has arguably developed into one of the most enjoyable EuroLeague players to watch. He's also grown into a centerpiece for ALBA Berlin's system. Starting from his court vision and understanding of the game, the 33-year-old versatile player makes everything easier for his teammates whenever he's playing.
How EuroLeague wildcards have pushed sports success aside

2023-04-21

"We have a sporting ambition of being EuroLeague champions in the following 5-7 years. We will try to advance to the playoffs this season." The quote belongs to LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne's Deputy Chairman Gaetan Muller, who laid down the club's ambitions in an interview with SportBuzzBusiness.fr at the beginning of the 2022-23 campaign.
Four reasons why Olympiacos vs. Fenerbahce will be a fascinating series

2023-04-19

Olympiacos Piraeus enter the EuroLeague playoffs for the 23rd time in the last 31 years, with the view to making their 12th Final Four. However, the Reds will go up against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, who reached five straight Final Fours from 2015 until 2019 and only one playoff presence ever since.
Inventing seats: Inside Partizan's attendance numbers most NBA teams would envy

2023-04-14

If Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade have managed to secure a EuroLeague playoff spot for the first time since 2010, their volcanic fanbase has been one of the main contributing factors.
Darius Thompson discusses chances of joining Italian NT, season with Baskonia

2023-04-14

With the EuroLeague future of Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz on the line and outside the limits of what the Basque team can control, players and staff have no other option but to sit and wait if Bayern Munich beat Zalgiris Kaunas on Friday night. 
Scheduling last-round EuroLeague games at the same time should be a priority

2023-04-13

As the EuroLeague competition continues to grow in popularity, the league needs to ensure that all teams have an equal and fair chance to compete at the highest level. Last November, Mike James complained about the EuroLeague schedule. According to the American guard, the coincidence of games means that fans and players alike cannot fully enjoy them. 
The Lions' share: Sam Dekker, Ryan Schmidt willing to leave long-lasting legacy in London

2023-04-12

When basketball is the subject in the United Kingdom, the NBA inevitably dominates the conversation. And even though the world's best league offers premium content and remains the best showcase for the sport around the globe, the British will by no means give up on their football-related habits.
Paris Lee, Marius Grigonis address players' share in Panathinaikos' troubled season

2023-04-10

If someone were to ask Marius Grigonis to make an assessment of Panathinaikos Athens' EuroLeague season, he'd come across a look suggesting that everything has been said already.
EuroLeague Awards candidates: Questionable criteria and a common misconception

2023-04-05

As the 2022-23 EuroLeague Regular Season draws to a close, the race is not only heating up for the playoffs but also for the individual awards that are handed out at the end of the campaign.
Alberto Diaz reflects on life-changing EuroBasket, future with Unicaja Malaga

2023-04-04

In a recent survey carried out among BCL general managers, Unicaja Malaga's Alberto Diaz topped the Best Defender category taking 23% of the votes.  To say Diaz is a pest constitutes a big understatement. For those unfamiliar with his abilities on the rear end of the court, last year's EuroBasket will always serve as the best reply.
Dee Bost reflects on leaving Galatasaray, links his Bulgarian NT future to Vezenkov

2023-03-31

The last time Dee Bost talked to BasketNews was in mid-June 2022. The American-born guard with the Bulgarian passport was coming off an impressive campaign with Galatasaray NEF Istanbul, and fans were raving.
Gone in 9 weeks: Briante Weber opens up on his eventful Olympiacos stint (upd.)

2023-03-29

Whenever the media walk down memory lane, looking for the ins and outs that can make a difference in telling the story of a player's stint with a club, they tend to present a summary of the situation.
Briante Weber recounts Pat Beverley story, explores Efes' distress signal

2023-03-28

Say what you will, but Briante Weber is one of the most colorful and exciting basketball players currently making a living in Europe. With his wavy, long hair highlighting every sound he utters and his speech colored by the passion that characterizes him on the court, it's no wonder a 30-year-old American guard is a man who struggles to reconcile the contradictory elements inherent in him.
Capitanes GM Nick Lagios explains how G League can be more attractive than EuroLeague

2023-03-27

Every G League team is directly affiliated with an NBA franchise. That means the developmental league coaches work closely with the NBA affiliate.
Tomas Satoransky enjoys Sarunas Jasikevicius' challenges, wants Greece to win a medal

2023-03-24

Almost midway through our conversation with Tomas Satoransky in FC Barcelona's locker room at OAKA on Thursday night, I asked the Czech point guard a question regarding his ex-Bulls coach Jim Boylen.
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