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Rasho Nesterovic sends retirement message to Goran Dragic

2024-08-25

Slovenian basketball legend Rasho Nesterovic, who retired in 2011, made a brief return to the court for the first time in over a decade at Goran Dragic's retirement event, 'I Feel Slovenia Night of the Dragon.' Nesterovic played for just over four minutes in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to honor Dragic's career.
Dirk Nowitzki on Alex Mumbru hiring: 'I've never seen him coach a game'

2024-08-23

After finishing fourth at the Paris 2024 Olympics, the German national basketball team underwent a change in their leadership. World champion coach Gordon Herbert stepped down, and Spanish tactician Alex Mumbru took over the squad.
Olympic men's basketball records: most medals, points and games

2024-08-12

The wait for the Paris Olympics and its basketball tournament is over, prompting a look back at this prestigious international competition held every four years.
Team USA Olympic basketball records: players with most medals and points

2024-08-10

The United States has been a powerhouse in Olympic basketball since the sport was officially added in 1936. The U.S. men's basketball team has bagged 17 out of 21 possible gold medals, including the last five, and has medaled in every Olympics except for 1980, which they boycotted. This record brings their medal count to 20, the highest in Olympic history.
EuroLeague players in Paris 2024 Olympics: Which team has the most?

2024-07-25

The 2024 Paris Olympic Basketball Tournament is just around the corner, and all 12 teams have announced their official 12-man rosters. A total of 48 NBA players will compete in the Paris Olympics, including all the stars from Team USA. Excluding the U.S. squad, there are 36 NBA players participating.
Five biggest threats to Team USA in Paris Olympics

2024-07-23

Team USA has been a dominant force in Olympic basketball and heads to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with one mission in mind: to capture their fifth consecutive gold medal. To achieve this, they have assembled one of their strongest-ever teams, featuring NBA superstars LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry, among others.
Biggest basketball stars in Paris 2024 Olympics

2024-07-17

After the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OQTs) are over, it's time for the most-anticipated basketball event that only rolls around every four years. The 2024 Olympic Basketball Tournament in Paris is set to feature 12 teams, and among them, 11 All-NBA players from the first, second, and third teams, as highlighted by BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas.
Raul Neto reveals Fenerbahce cut his contract last year, hopes to play in Olympics

2024-07-08

Eight-year NBA veteran guard Raul Neto has confirmed that he is currently without a team. Neto, who signed a 1+1 deal with EuroLeague Final Four participant Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul last summer, saw his contract terminated the same year after he ruptured his patellar tendon in his right knee during the FIBA World Cup 2023. However, Fenerbahce never officially communicated their decision.
Caboclo reacts to Brazil's OQT win, shot of his career and matchup vs. Wemby

2024-07-07

Brazil secured their spot in the Paris Olympics with a 94-69 victory over Latvia in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) held in Riga. The South American giant dominated from the start, opening with an 8-0 run and making all eight of their three-point attempts in the first quarter. This impressive shooting gave them a commanding 23-point lead (34-11) after just 10 minutes.
Justin Brownlee reacts to Gilas Pilipinas' elimination, explains 3rd-quarter collapse

2024-07-06

Gilas Pilipinas' Cinderella story ended in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) semifinals with a 71-60 elimination loss to Brazil at Arena Riga. The game began on a positive note for the Philippines, who built an early double-digit lead (22-12) and maintained a substantial advantage until halftime.
Home advantage or curse? OQT hosts face alarming trend

2024-07-01

The 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OQT) are just around the corner, and the history of host nations suggests caution for the organizers. Just to start, none of the OQT hosts from the last Olympic cycle made it to the Tokyo Olympics.
Biggest stars in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments

2024-06-28

As national teams prepare for the Olympic Basketball Tournament in Paris, four slots are still up for grabs. These will be decided at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments in Spain, Greece, Latvia, and Puerto Rico from July 2 to July 7. Some teams will feature NBA and EuroLeague stars, and BasketNews is here to spotlight the talent hitting the FIBA courts next week.
Best-of-series vs. EuroLeague Final Four: Which is better?

2024-05-15

The 2024 EuroLeague Playoffs were nothing short of spectacular. Three series went down to Game 5, with underdogs prevailing in two of them, marking the first such occurrence since 2011. This turn of events has reignited the debate surrounding the Final Four format.
Campazzo and Tavares go through Real championship teams, applauds Fernandez

2024-04-26

Facundo Campazzo dishes a no-look over-the-head pass, and Walter Tavares slams it down. 50 seconds later, Facu delivers another no-look dime to Tavares, and the center makes an easy two-hand slam. This sequence helps Real Madrid to build a double-digit lead in the third quarter.
Baskonia facing hectic schedule: between frustration and determination

2024-04-24

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz kicked off the 2024 EuroLeague Playoffs with a 90-74 loss to Real Madrid on Tuesday night. Their struggles were evident, particularly in their three-point shooting, where they managed to convert only 29.3% of their attempts, going 12 for 41.
Chima Moneke provides worrisome injury update: 'I don't feel good'

2024-04-24

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz have returned to the EuroLeague playoffs after a five-year break, but their journey through the first-ever Play-In Tournament was costly, resulting in the loss of one of their key players, Chima Moneke.
History favors Baskonia: Can they maintain edge over Real in EuroLeague playoffs?

2024-04-23

1st seed vs. 8th seed. Arguably the only quarterfinal pair that could be labeled as a classic David vs. Goliath story. The odds are stacked against Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, which is facing an uphill battle against another Spanish team, Real Madrid. Los Blancos are defending the EuroLeague crown, while the Basques return to the playoff action after a five-year break.
Top 10 most surprising EuroLeague players this season

2024-04-23

The 2023-24 EuroLeague regular season has come to an end, and it's time to reflect on what happened. Like every season, certain players had breakout years and those who experienced a decline or simply could not adapt to the EuroLeague level and physicality. But this article focuses on the brighter side as BasketNews explores the EuroLeague players who exceeded expectations.
Brady Manek reflects on his rookie EuroLeague season, Trinchieri's influence

2024-04-17

Zalgiris Kaunas power forward Brady Manek just wrapped up his debut EuroLeague season, proving why stretch fours are such coveted assets in the basketball world nowadays. These versatile bigs have a knack for stretching defenses, creating mismatches, utilizing pick and pops, and contributing to small-ball tactical play.
Real Madrid are about to go against EuroLeague history to win it all

2024-04-10

Real Madrid pretty much dominated the EuroLeague regular season, securing the top spot ages ago. But history got its eye on them, and it's not exactly cheering them on.
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