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Issuf Sanon on his EuroBasket experience: 'I'm young but I don't feel pressure'

2022-09-06

Ukraine lost their first game of EuroBasket against Greece. It wasn't much of a surprise, of course, since the opponent was Greece, the strongest team in the group and one of the most likely candidates to win a medal at the end of the tournament. 
G League standout Jared Harper heading to Valencia Basket

2022-09-06

Jared Harper has a deal in place with Valencia Basket, according to BasketNews sources. JD Shaw of Hoops Rumors was the first to report the news about the agreement. The 24-year-old Harper owns NBA experience with the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and New Orleans Pelicans. He has NBA career averages of 2.6 points, 0.3 rebounds, and 0.9 assists during 16 appearances.
Coach Pozzecco after the loss to Ukraine: 'We didn't have any energy'

2022-09-05

Italy lost the second game of their EuroBasket, and they're now facing the risk of compromising their possibilities for the second phase. The second half played by the Italian side was uninspired, both offensively and defensively, while Ukraine did an amazing job offensively and forced Italy to rush their plays offensively. 
Papanikolaou underlines the importance of mental aspect: 'We have to be competitive in every game'

2022-09-05

Greece obtained their third win in the first three games of EuroBasket against Great Britain and already secured a place in the second phase of the tournament. After winning with the final score of 93-77, team captain Kostas Papanikolaou spoke with the reporters in the mixed zone to express his views on the game. 
Jaleen Smith impressed by Estonia: 'I didn't know they were such a basketball country'

2022-09-05

Securing the win against Estonia was far from an easy job for Croatia today. Coach Mulaomerovic's side had to fight until the very end to get the W and put themselves in a better position to advance to the second phase of EuroBasket.  Once again, Estonia looks fearless on the court, putting impressive defensive pressure on their opponents and creating issues for the entire game. 
After close win against Estonia, Mulaomerovic sees room for improvement: 'We can be much better'

2022-09-05

Croatia secured their second win in the tournament after beating Estonia 73-70. It was a really tough game, and Estonia fought back until the last few seconds. Karlo Matkovic played despite currently dealing with an injury and he was the top scorer for his team with 17 points and 4 rebounds, in addition to a perfect shooting night (8/8 2PT, 1/1 FT). 
Pozzecco shows pride despite the loss, praises Nico Mannion: 'He'll become one of the best players in the world'

2022-09-04

Italy came up short against Greece but they really gave a great thrill to the Mediolanum Forum fans, losing only in the last few seconds against coach Itoudis' side and missing the shot to tie the game.  Coach Gianmarco Pozzecco knows that despite the loss his players made a huge effort and deserve to be praised. 
Coach Bagatskis praised team's unity after the clutch win against Estonia

2022-09-03

Ukraine escaped with a victory against Estonia with the final score of 74-73. Estonia played with their hearts on their sleeves and almost felt like they had the home-court advantage with thousands of their fans in the stands of Mediolanum Forum. 
Jaleen Smith feels already in sync with Croatia: 'Coach is giving me a lot of freedom'

2022-09-03

After a very intense battle against Greece in the first game, which ended up in a loss, Croatia reacted promptly today and defeated Great Britain 86-65, securing their first win of EuroBasket. 
After the win against Estonia, Italy need to go beyond its limits to overcome Greece

2022-09-02

Five years after the last EuroBasket, when Italy returned to the Olympics for the first time after 17 years, the Azzurri began their new experience in the most important continental tournament just like they wanted, with a big performance against Estonia. 
Thanasis Antetokounmpo explains the reasons behind the win against Croatia

2022-09-02

The game between Greece and Croatia was, as expected, a fierce battle. The two teams created a high-energy show for the fans, and the game was extremely close until the very end. 
Olimpia Milan to sign Italian prospect Leonardo Okeke

2022-09-02

Italian powerhouse Armani Exchange Milan is signing Italian prospect Leonardo Okeke to a multi-year deal, sources confirmed to BasketNews. The news was first reported by Superbasket.  Okeke signed a multi-year deal with Bertram Derthona last summer and played on loan in the Italian second division, where he was named the best U-21 player of the league. 
Itoudis provides positive updates on Georgios Papagiannis and Kostas Antetokounmpo

2022-09-01

The journey leading to EuroBasket has not been easy for coach Itoudis and his players. The Greek national team had to deal with a good share of physical problems, which forced them to arrive in Milan with 14 players, with some athletes still in doubt until the very last minute. 
Injuries during WC Qualifiers clearly show that the schedule has to change

2022-08-31

EuroBasket 2022 will begin in just a few days but despite the excitement and the anticipation that this tournament is generating, the past few days have cast some shadows over the major European competition.
Biggest stars that won't play in EuroBasket 2022

2022-08-27

EuroBasket 2022 is about to begin, and with the presence of global stars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and Nikola Jokic, media attention is at an all-time high.
Simone Fontecchio and Nico Mannion: Italy's two keys for a deep run at EuroBasket

2022-08-25

Two games against France, one against Serbia, and one against the Czech Republic with only one win. So far, in terms of results, the preparation for EuroBasket hasn't been particularly productive for the Italian national team.
Unfinished business: Brescia's GM speaks on next season's goals and EuroCup experience

2022-08-21

The 2021-22 season didn't begin under the best circumstances for Italian squad Germani Brescia. The team was coming from a very disappointing season, and changes had arrived in basically every department, from the coaching staff to the front office and, of course, the players. 
Why is EuroBasket the right place and time to win for Danilo Gallinari?

2022-08-18

Despite producing multiple NBA players, the last 15 years weren't exactly a positive period for Italian basketball, especially when it comes to results in international competitions. Only last year Italy returned to the Olympic Games after a drought that lasted 17 years.
Barcelona expected to sign Italian prospect Elhadji Dame Sarr

2022-08-18

Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona is expected to sign Italian prospect Elhadji Dame Sarr to a multi-year deal, sources told BasketNews. Sarr recently played at EuroBasket U-16 with Italy, reaching the quarter-finals.  During the tournament, Sarr averaged 14.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. He was one of the most intriguing players to watch at EuroBasket U-16. 
A new challenge: Iffe Lundberg now has the responsibility to become a leader for Virtus Bologna

2022-08-13

On July 21st, when Virtus Segafredo Bologna announced the signing of Iffe Lundberg, many people were caught a little bit off guard. While other additions that the team had made in the past few weeks, including Jordan Mickey and Ismael Bako, were widely anticipated, Lundberg's one was kept under the radar and became of public knowledge only 24 hours before the official announcement.
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