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NBA can wait: Nadir Hifi aiming to reach his zenith as EuroLeague star player

2024-12-09

Nadir Hifi can be nothing short of flabbergasted as he watches his basketball career skyrocket in leaps and bounds. His meteoric rise from the French 6th division to the EuroLeague elite over the course of four seasons has been a Cinderella-type of story that any player would envy.
Willy Hernangomez discusses playing time at Barca, Juancho's season with PAO

2024-12-05

On paper, Roger Grimau's departure from FC Barcelona last summer could potentially pave the way for Willy Hernangomez to enjoy more playing time and a bigger role with the team this season. His stormy relationship with Grimau made headlines, and the former Barca coach has referred to the issue on several occasions since leaving the club.
'It's just personal': Panathinaikos players looking to pick up team's struggling defense

2024-12-05

Following Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens' home loss to AS Monaco, Christos Serelis admitted that the team's overall image is worrisome. Not so much because of the Greens' overall record or their two straight losses to Zalgiris Kaunas and Monaco, but because its mindset seems to have changed. "We know what's happening, we're not the defensive-minded team we used to be," he told NOVASPORTS.
Vitto Brown tuning in to Vassilis Spanoulis' music at Monaco

2024-12-04

On June 28, AS Monaco announced the signing of Vitto Brown on a 2-year deal. But even if someone misread the word 'signing' for its anagram, they would be equally correct. For Brown, singing has always been a passion. While growing up in Bowling Green, Ohio, the aspiring player used to perform at weddings and church services.
Nigel Williams-Goss talks championship pedigree, important Partizan takeaway

2024-11-28

Nigel Williams-Goss could have opted for a modest answer when BasketNews asked him if Olympiacos Piraeus' six-game winning streak in the EuroLeague since he came back from injury could be attributed to mere coincidence. It turned out he didn't. Instead, he came up with a reply as straightforward as one could expect from a player who feels sure of himself.
'Never felt like that': Tim Luwawu-Cabarrot addresses bumpy season with Baskonia

2024-11-27

Timothe Luwawu Cabarrot is only 29. Yet, his basketball career has been full of setbacks and obstacles which he had to overcome. Missing out on the chance to make his first Olympics was maybe the last straw. It was also the most painful experience he had to endure as a professional athlete.
The decline of a scoring king: Reasons behind Markus Howard's recent slump

2024-11-21

It all started with an award. On October 3, prior to Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz's EuroLeague season opener against Partizan Bet Belgrade at the Fernando Buesa Arena, Markus Howard was presented with his 2023-2024 Best Scorer Trophy.
Top 10 players to watch in November EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers

2024-11-21

The upcoming window of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers is just around the corner. Games will take place on November 21 and 22, as well as on November 24 and 25, to conclude the second of the three windows. Even though most national teams have announced their preliminary rosters ahead of the two encounters, it's highly likely that things might change down the road.
Omer Yurtseven craves bigger role at Panathinaikos, enjoys interaction with fans

2024-11-15

Heading into the 2024-25 season, there were two main questions regarding Omer Yurtseven. The first was how coach Ergin Ataman would incorporate the Turklsh big man into a stacked Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens roster that won the EuroLeague championship and what Yurtseven would be asked to do on the court. 
Jaylen Hoard relishes PAO-Maccabi rivalry, Nigel Hayes-Davis' skill set

2024-11-14

There are 34 rounds in the EuroLeague regular season, and Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv played their ninth game last Tuesday when they lost to hosts Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens at OAKA (87-93).
Semi Ojeleye reflects on Valencia tragedy, reveals intention to play with Nigeria

2024-11-12

Valencia Basket was the first professional sports team to resume playing after the tragedy caused by the DANA on October 29. The squad traveled to Thessaloniki to face Aris in their EuroCup Round 6 game last Wednesday after having their two previous commitments suspended.
Moses Wright confirms he'll join Cyprus for EuroBasket, recounts memorable derby night

2024-11-11

Moses Wright sat out for the better part of the latest Greek derby between Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens and Olympiacos Piraeus for EuroLeague Round 8.
How a tough Fenerbahce season prepared Tyler Dorsey for Olympiacos' stacked roster

2024-11-07

In the summer of 2022, after having played a full season with Olympiacos Piraeus, Tyler Dorsey took his talents to the NBA for a second time following his first spell (2017-19). In Dallas, however, things did not turn out as planned, and before it was too late, the Greek-American guard returned to Europe on behalf of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul.
Tyler Dorsey reflects on ways Olympiacos could beat PAO, uncertain future with Greece

2024-11-05

Following Olympiacos Piraeus' loss to FC Bayern Munich (80-84) in EuroLeague Round 5, Tyler Dorsey was asked about what his team should change in order to improve its sloppy 2-3 record at the time.  "Defense and confidence," the Greek-American guard told NOVASPORTS. "Sometimes, our confidence isn't high. So, we got to find a way to be confident on the road. That's the only way to win."
Duane Washington leans on Lundberg for advice, compares Obradovic to NBA coach

2024-11-04

This past summer, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade decided to revamp their roster. The Serbian powerhouse signed 14 new players to fill in the vacant spots. Duane Washington Jr. was the club's last backcourt addition in late July. Born in Frankfurt in 2000, while his father Duane Washington Sr. was playing basketball in Germany, Washington grew up in the United States.
Theo Maledon shares reasons for disappointing NBA spell, excitement about EuroLeague

2024-11-01

Theo Maledon arguably had a night off when LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne were hosted by Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens on Wednesday night.  Against the reigning EuroLeague champions, the 23-year-old guard finished with 1 point, 0/5 from the field, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 turnovers for a PIR of -1.
Mario Hezonja explains Madrid's slow start, hopes to finish his career at Real

2024-10-30

Following a long saga, Mario Hezonja signed a 5-year deal with Real Madrid last summer that will probably keep him in the Spanish capital until he turns 34 in 2029.  That's the main reason why he feels extra responsibility as a leader of a squad comprising several new members compared to last season.
Xavier Rathan-Mayes talks special bond with Mario Hezonja, inspiring NBA stint

2024-10-29

It's been 70 months since Xavier Rathan-Mayes left Greece. When the Canadian guard and his first overseas club, AEK Athens, parted ways, the calendar read December 29, 2018. 
Lorenzo Brown breaks down role with PAO, connection with Sloukas, Grant

2024-10-25

Following Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens' loss to Real Madrid for EuroLeague Round 4, coach Ergin Ataman was asked about his decision to keep Lorenzo Brown on the bench for almost the entire game, save for the first 3:39.
Jarell Eddie explores challenging Fenerbahce stint, makes striking NBA observation

2024-10-22

Jarell Eddie sees Peristeri as the ideal environment for him to come close to the player he wants to be.  "It was a team that was interested in me because they wanted me to do things that I might haven't done in the previous years of my career," Eddie, 32, explains to BasketNews.
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