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Back to EuroLeague? Cases of Facundo Campazzo and Luca Vildoza

2022-10-05

In the USA, there's a saying that 'one man's trash is another man's treasure'. In many ways, it describes the type of situation in which Facundo Campazzo and Luca Vildoza are currently living. Not because Campazzo or Vildoza have anything to do with trash, but because their current position in the NBA fits the logic of the saying. 
How the Greek Super Cup MVP award can help Moustapha Fall overcome a lost EuroBasket final

2022-10-04

Moustapha Fall is one of those guys that can't go unnoticed, on and off the court. The French center, who has literally become one of Olympiacos Piraeus' towering figures, also manages to steal the show in the Reds' locker room. 
BasketNews EuroLeague players ranking: 50-31 places

2022-10-04

BasketNews presents its very first EuroLeague players ranking, in which 33 players, head coaches, scouts, general managers, and media members from Europe ranked the best players in the competition. The survey participants were given a list of around 100 EuroLeague players, and after combining all the results, we present you the BasketNews Top 50 EuroLeague players ranking.
Depth, experience, and athleticism: Armani Milan's formula for a place in the Final Four

2022-09-30

"Our dream is to reappear at the Final Four," Ettore Messina introduced the upcoming season. "This season, we are deeper, which can be a double-edged sword with 16 players, but it will be an advantage in most situations."
Who are Bodiroga and Glickman and where are they taking the EuroLeague?

2022-09-30

It's been two weeks since the EuroLeague had new people in charge. Dejan Bodiroga and Marshall Glickman are adjusting to their roles as the new leaders of the strongest club competition in Europe. What novelties are they expected to bring to the league? BasketNews explored it with several sources around the EuroLeague.
EuroLeague Power Rankings: clear Top 4 and no place for Zeljko in the playoffs

2022-09-30

The 2022-23 EuroLeague season is upon us. New teams, many transfers, plenty of intrigues, and probably the biggest pool of talent in the tournament's history. With EuroLeague coming back, BasketNews EuroLeague Power Rankings also return. Our 17 experts ranked the teams from 1st to 18th place, evaluating their pre-season form, built rosters, and the overall picture.
'No-brainer': Will Clyburn reveals his reasoning for joining Efes

2022-09-29

A few minutes after the 2022 EuroLeague Final Four in Belgrade was over and Anadolu Efes Istanbul were crowned champions for the second time in a row, the breaking news that came to light was overpowering: the Turkish club had agreed terms with Will Clyburn for the next two seasons. 
'Stop lying to each other': referees assignments raise questions over FIBA excuses

2022-09-28

The king is naked. FIBA executives claim they do everything in their power to ensure the best possible officiating for the worldwide basketball stars in national teams' competitions. However, the EuroBasket 2022 showed that the world's governing basketball body doesn't see the truth about themselves, while the community of our beautiful game obviously does.
Giorgos Papagiannis claims Greece would beat Germany if they meet again

2022-09-27

Giorgos Papagiannis didn't get to play much in the recent EuroBasket. The 25-year-old big man was coming off a long period of abstinence due to a hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for several weeks and forced him to miss Greece's preparation games and practices. 
'Europe's best perimeter defender': How Alberto Diaz became a nightmare for EuroBasket stars

2022-09-21

In a EuroBasket tournament populated by NBA stars of various calibers and a EuroLeague standout who first made headlines for his naturalization process and then for his performances, Alberto Diaz looked like an outsider. 
A different strategy for the same goal: inside Bayern Munich's offseason

2022-09-21

Since the arrival of coach Andrea Trinchieri in 2020, Bayern Munich have become a constant playoff contender in EuroLeague. The Italian head coach has turned Bayern into one of the most difficult teams to deal with in Europe.
Spain vs France rivalry: classic games and a punch in the guts

2022-09-18

You cannot get a bigger rivalry in the European basketball scene than Spain vs. France. Between 2009 and 2016, these two met 10 times and 7 of those games were in the playoffs. There were classic games, heartbreaking losses at home, a gold medal game, and even a punch in the guts.
Gobert recalls painful final experience and surprising Doncic's elimination

2022-09-18

There's no better motivation than a painful final experience. Rudy Gobert faces his second-ever final with the senior national team. But this time, he expects a different outcome for Sunday's EuroBasket 2022 clash vs. Spain. With five minutes to play, France went neck to neck with Team USA 70-73 for the Olympics gold.
Despite a heartbreaking loss, Italy proved they belong to European basketball elite

2022-09-17

Sometimes life can take you to the top and then, in just a couple of days, can really knock you down. That's the essence of many sports, including basketball. It is also a lesson that Italy learned the hard way after their loss in the EuroBasket quarterfinal against France.
Evan Fournier relishes winning in Greek style and watching Olympiacos fans in action

2022-09-17

Evan Fournier will have the chance to play his first EuroBasket final in his career this Sunday as France takes on Spain.  The 29-year-old guard averages 14.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.1 with Les Bleus so far in the tournament and spoke about his side overcoming Poland in the semis and his plans ahead for the future. 
Don't expect Rudy Fernandez to quit Spanish national team

2022-09-16

Watching Rudy Fernandez play, sometimes it feels like he's playing his last game with the Spanish national team jersey. You just see the guy who dives for every possible (and sometimes impossible) ball that is going out of bounds.
Greatest upsets in modern EuroBasket history: Where does Slovenia rank?

2022-09-16

EuroBasket 2022 has featured numerous close games and various upsets. With the semifinal stage on our nose, the Big Three of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and Nikola Jokic have all been eliminated from the tournament. Throughout the 87-year EuroBasket history, there have been many historical games and memorable moments that fans cite for decades to come.
Berlin Wall of Tears: How Greece added another EuroBasket to their string of misfortune

2022-09-15

"At the reception after dinner, our keys had expired because we could leave tomorrow. Let's renew our keys."
Giannis Wall: the man who set the ground for Antetokounmpo's elimination

2022-09-15

The Berlin Wall is one of the top sights to see in the German capital. But another wall in Berlin became recognizable after a wild EuroBasket 2022 night that sent the generational NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo home. The Giannis Wall was a big story in the US before Giannis Antetokounmpo found his way to the NBA championship in 2021.
A.J. Slaughter reveals the meaning behind a picture with Doncic and Jokic

2022-09-15

Polish national team guard A.J. Slaughter received plenty of attention after his viral picture with his son, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic. At first, it was seen as a simple picture where Slaughter shared the moment with the two biggest stars of the EuroBasket 2022. But after Poland eliminated Slovenia, many joked that Slaughter remained the last man standing in the tournament.
In the face of a tough loss, Luka Doncic took it as a man

2022-09-15

Luka Doncic was whining a lot. He would argue with the referees so much that he often was late to defense. He would stare them down, running up and down the court. It even seemed that in EuroBasket 2022, he shrugged his shoulders more often than he hit 3-pointers.
Scoring spree like no other: EuroBasket 2022 is shattering record books

2022-09-14

When the buzzer sounded, and both teams headed to the locker rooms, it was Greece 61, Germany 57. That could have been your typical EuroBasket result some ten years ago,
except that this time it was the score at halftime.
Sergio Scariolo's case for GOAT status

2022-09-14

Death, taxes, and Spain winning the EuroBasket. Sergio Scariolo couldn't go with a younger and less experienced team, but Europe still failed to seize the opportunity to stop Spain's dominance in international basketball. When we thought it was the end of the era, Spain continued their incredible streak.
From Division B to Top 8 in Europe: Finnish veterans leave national team in good hands

2022-09-14

Head coach Lassi Tuovi was still a teenager when Shawn Huff made his national team debut. It was back in 2005, September and Finland was playing in EuroBasket, Division B. "We tried to qualify for a chance to qualify for the championship," Huff smiled when he recalled this story after his last national team game.
Waste of talent: unacceptable ending for Nikola Jokic

2022-09-13

When Italy was on such a miraculous shooting streak, even the best player in the world may not have helped Serbia to survive a 3-point shower. However, the way the EuroBasket 2022 ended for Nikola Jokic was unacceptable. In the last game for Serbia, Nikola Jokic scored his national team career-high 32 points but played only 28 minutes.
A year after Belgrade, Italy shocked the world once again

2022-09-13

In July of 2021, I was spending my first official days as a member of the BasketNews.com team. The website had officially begun its experience in the last few days of June, right before the beginning of the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Round of 16 for the ages: EuroBasket playoffs started with a bang

2022-09-12

It was already the greatest Round of 16 in EuroBasket history. All it needed to be legendary was a huge upset. That's where Nicolo Melli, Simone Fontecchio, Marco Spissu, and the rest of the Italian national team came to the rescue.
Spain signed Lorenzo Brown for a reason, whether you like it or not

2022-09-12

Lorenzo Brown doesn't care about the noise his decision created this summer. But his best game with the La Roja jersey brought back an uncomfortable topic again. A 32-year-old US-born point guard scored 12 points in the overtime to take Spain past Lithuania in the EuroBasket 2022 Round of 16. Lorenzo contributed to 17 of 19 Spain overtime points by scoring or assisting. 
Karlo Matkovic aims for a medal with Croatia, but feels sad for Bosnia's woes

2022-09-11

Karlo Matkovic is having fun at the EuroBasket. It's not that hard to tell. In less than six minutes of his conversation with BasketNews in the Mediolanum Forum mixed zone, the 21-year-old big man brought up the word 'amazing' multiple times.
Belgium complains Luka Doncic gets different treatment from refs

2022-09-10

Belgium national team finished its proud EuroBasket 2022 campaign but left the floor with mixed feelings about equality. With 9 minutes to play, Kevin Tumba made a layup, and Belgium took the lead against the European champions Slovenia, 64-63. However, Slovenia went on a 19-1 run and advanced to the quarterfinals 88-72.
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