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Early evaluation of Turkey: what is working and what is not?

2022-08-24

Turkey completed the first phase for its upcoming campaign in the EuroBasket 2022, and just before the FIBA Qualifiers, it is a good time to review the main aspects of their structure that came out of these 6 games.  Let's start with the most trivial part of this period: the results.
David Blatt remembers hall-of-famer Pete Carril and explains legendary Princeton offense

2022-08-18

The basketball world mourns for the hall-of-fame coach Pete Carril, who invented one of the most ingenious and influential yet, still mysterious offensive schemes of the entire history of the game: the Princeton offense. The renowned coach led the Princeton Tigers to 13 Ivy League titles as well as 11 trips to the NCAA Tournament during his 29 years at the helm.
More than basketball: Ainars Bagatskis talks about Ukrainian NT ahead of EuroBasket

2022-08-15

It is the 173rd day since Russia's launched an invasion of Ukraine and there are lots of things to focus on for the Ukrainian people other than sports.  However, sports could also serve as a window for them to manifest their cause in the international sphere. 
Ergin Ataman revealed when Shane Larkin is expected to play

2022-08-14

After a friendly game victory against Poland with a final score of 94-78 on Sunday, the Turkish national team head coach Ergin Ataman answered some questions. Ataman was happy with how the preparation is going so far and talked about what is coming next for the Turkish national team.
Goran Dragic after first preparation game with NT: 'A lot of reasons to be back'

2022-08-12

Goran Dragic played his first game with the national team in the preparation cycle and hit a game-winning 3-pointer in overtime to give Slovenia the victory against Turkey in a friendly game in Istanbul. After the game, Dragic who ended up with 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, answered some questions in an interview.
Pros and Cons: Evaluating Fenerbahce's Carsen Edwards

2022-08-02

After a disappointing season in the EuroLeague, Fenerbahce Beko was one of the most active clubs during the summer. The big reshuffle for Fenerbahce is about to take its final shape, but each and every day, The Canaries keep coming up with some intriguing moves. The latest one is Carsen Edwards. 
Recipe for success: GM Nedim Yucel reveals Frutti Extra Bursaspor mentality

2022-07-28

There has been something going on with the Turkish clubs in recent years. Anadolu Efes winning back-to-back EuroLeague titles and Fenerbahce Beko playing 3 finals between 2015 to 2018 were already very impressive signs of success on a consistent basis. But they were not alone.
New beginnings for Panathinaikos: a mid-summer review

2022-07-21

We are right into the strange times of the summer. Transactions gained pace with an incremental rate, and there is not one day passing without any exciting name crashing into the latest rumors section of the European basketball community. The seismic waves of change are felt in the bones of the EuroLeague.
Vlada Jovanovic: Will he float in the wild ocean of Euroleague?

2022-07-18

The coach selection is a delicate business. You may see one person checking every box available with his outstanding qualities on paper and prior success with compelling credentials but yet, watching the same person not making the end of the first 3 months in the brand new adventure.
Panathinaikos reach agreement with Andrew Andrews

2022-07-14

Panathinaikos OPAP Athens have reached an agreement with Andrew Andrews, according to BasketNews sources. Both sides agreed on a two-year deal, per sources. Last season, the 29-year-old Andrews became the primary scorer of EuroCup sensation Frutti Extra Bursaspor. He averaged 14.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 14.7 PIR over 20 EuroCup games.
Lorenzo Brown: his naturalization is making a fuss and it's clear why

2022-07-12

The issue of Lorenzo Brown getting a Spanish passport to become eligible for the NT on their upcoming Eurobasket 2022 campaign wreaked havoc in the domestic circles.

Don Pablo: A master of longevity and glory

2022-07-11

It was the second game in the 2016 EuroLeague playoffs when Fenerbahce hosted Real Madrid, the defending champions, after winning Game 1.

Andrew Andrews sends farewell message to Bursa ahead of chasing EuroLeague dream

2022-06-21

Frutti Extra Bursaspor keeps shaping the roster for the upcoming season. Although some important names from last year's campaign, like Onuralp Bitim and Dave Dudzinski, renewed contracts, there will be some remarkable changes from the team that reached the EuroCup final and pushed the BSL champions Fenerbahce Beko to the decisive game in the playoffs. 

Omer Yurtseven: Heat sensation reveals guidance of Haslem and life-changing moments

2022-06-19

Imagine a young boy getting ready to play in probably the most important showcase event in his career. 

Erdem Can: 'Zeljko Obradovic would do well in the NBA'

2022-06-17

The new Turk Telekom head coach Erdem Can just returned from his one-year stint in the NBA as an assistant coach at the Utah Jazz and gave interviews with various media outlets like Sports Digitale and Tivibu during the week. 

Sasa Djordjevic on a win against Efes: 'It was a difference in discipline'

2022-06-14

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul head coach Sasa Djordjevic praised his players after winning the Turkish Basketball League by defeating defending champions Anadolu Efes Istanbul with a score of 3-1 in the final series.

Maurizio Gherardini: 'It was the most unexpected title during my time here'

2022-06-14

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul dethroned the reigning EuroLeague champions Anadolu Efes Istanbul and captured the Turkish Basketball League trophy after a four-year drought last night.

Ataman: 'Fenerbahce should be worried, we will never surrender'

2022-06-11

The triple crown saga of Anadolu Efes continues as they survive in the series with a must-need win against Fenerbahce Beko. 

The First Dance: takeaways from first two games of the NBA Finals

2022-06-08

We are in the twilight of the second part of the NBA Finals, where the first two home games at Chase Center have already finished, and the series is moving to Boston. After losing the first game against Boston Celtics, the Golden State Warriors responded with a much-needed home win and tied the series at 1-1.  

Ergin Ataman praises Galatasaray fans: 'I had a great deja-vu'

2022-05-31

The third game of the semi-final playoff series in the BSL between Anadolu Efes Istanbul and Galatasaray finished with another clutch shot from Vasilje Micic that gave the win to the reigning EuroLeague champs (71-64).

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