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Svetislav Pesic: tough Zeljko's task, Madrid in trouble, and how Jokic changed the NBA

2022-03-04

The last time Serbia won gold in an international competition was 20 years ago. As history shows, it was probably one of the unlikeliest titles. But Svetislav Pesic, who returned at the helm of the Serbia national team, did it his way. BasketNews interviewed the legendary coach in Belgrade, where he discussed Zeljko Obradovic's situation in Partizan, Barcelona's supremacy over Real Madrid, and ...
Only in Serbia: hypnotizing Crvena Zvezda vs Partizan derby that left us stunned

2022-03-04

The Serbian derby between two Belgrade teams, Partizan and Crvena Zvezda, is a must-have experience for every basketball junkie. BasketNews traveled to Nis for the Radivoje Korac Cup final to share first-person impressions with European basketball lovers. "What's your problem that you're in Nis?" one person smiled in the stands when he recognized me. He was not the only one who asked me this ...
Real Madrid's Latest Nightmare: the making of an offensive collapse

2022-03-03

Real Madrid is not a club you come across with negative records or connotations. They are simply not. But last Thursday, their latest offensive woes culminated in an embarrassing 47-68 loss against Zalgiris Kaunas, the last ranked team in EuroLeague. Credit to Zalgiris, who were clearly doing many things better to get their second win in succession but you cannot see Real Madrid scoring less than ...
Jokic's agent expects to sign supermax extension this summer, accepts Doncic's challenge

2022-03-02

Nikola Jokic's agent Misko Raznatovic confirmed that his client is expected to sign a supermax extension with the Denver Nuggets in 2022 NBA free agency. "According to our expectations, it should be signed this summer. The extension of the maximum amount, what he obviously deserved," Raznatovic said on the URBONUS podcast. Jokic became eligible for a supermax contract in 2022 or 2023 after ...
Betting corner: no-brainers in Istanbul derby and Barcelona matchup against Monaco

2022-03-02

Andreas Blomdahl continues the Betting Corner edition, providing the best choices before the upcoming EuroLeague round for sports betting enthusiasts. Currently, Andreas correctly predicted 19 out of 28 possible outcomes. A pretty solid record of building upon. However, we remind you to gamble responsibly. Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs Fenerbache Beko Istanbul Efes' run continues after beating Maccabi ...
From Lakeville, Minnesota, to the Italian province: J.P. Macura's path to success

2022-03-02

American guard J.P. Macura has been one of the most positive stories of this season's Serie A. Signed by Derthona Basket during the offseason, the Xavier alumn has played a really important role in the success of the newly-promoted club. So far, he's averaging 13 points, 3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game in Serie A, while shooting 36% from three-point. He was also one of the main ...
FIBA World Cup Qualifiers aftermath: relief for giants, and battle of survival for Turkey & Croatia

2022-03-01

During uncertain times, the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers captured Europe basketball fans' attention throughout the weekend. With only 2 matches to go for the majority of the teams, let's take a look at the current situation in the Qualifiers groups. Before going over the second Qualifiers window's results, let's remember the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers format. In the first round, 32 teams are divided ...
Difference Between Zeljko & Saras and Partizan's Road to Success (URBONUS with Zach LeDay)

2022-03-01

Zach LeDay shook up the European basketball world, moving from the EuroLeague Final Four team, AX Armani Exchange Milan, to EuroCup powerhouse Partizan Belgrade last summer. But it's never a step back when you join Zeljko Obradovic, and a 27-year-old big man embraces his new experience in Belgrade. It took almost an hour for Partizan players to reach their locker room in Nis Sports Hall after the ...
Dimitrios Moraitis: unlikely Larkin stopper epitomizes his comeback against Turkey

2022-03-01

It is very hard to talk about basketball nowadays as Russia's offense against Ukraine pushed the world into a deep series of unknowns, colored in dark tones. However, in the midst of all this chaos, FIBA windows keep bringing the national teams to add even more fuel to the scheduling complications. Group B clashes between Great Britain and Belarus were postponed as Great Britain refused to go to ...
New EuroLeague standings: playoff picture changes dramatically

2022-02-28

EuroLeague officially suspended three Russian teams indefinitely, dramatically changing the potential Top 8 picture. YOU CAN FIND UPDATED EUROLEAGUE STANDINGS HERE >> Even though it's considered a temporary suspension, it's unclear if the situation will change until EuroLeague regular-season ends (April 8th). According to the official press release, if the war situation in Ukraine does not change ...
Italian Cup sensation from Tortona: recently promoted team with a European dream

2022-02-27

Last week represented a historical moment for the Italian side Derthona Basket, a team based in Tortona, Piedmont. Coach Marco Ramondino's team was promoted to the top division of the Italian basket only last summer, after beating Turin in the playoffs of the second division. They played a very good first half of the season, qualifying for the Final Eight of the Italian Cup with the sixth-best ...
Same color, same religion: How Luka Mitrovic grew to love Crvena Zvezda and Olympiacos

2022-02-25

In December 2014, Crvena Zvezda visited Athens to face Olympiacos Piraeus. The Serbian team was fighting for a spot in the EuroLeague's TOP 16, and a win was much needed in order to keep their chances intact. It was Zvezda's first-ever official game at Olympiacos' home court. Although the hosts won by 64-59, both teams managed to qualify, capturing first and second place, respectively. One month ...
EuroLeague Final Four 2022: new venue, new dates, and the last thing missing

2022-02-25

EuroLeague Final Four will occur in a different location on different dates than initially planned. EuroLeague and Belgrade agreed on a Final Four relocation, sources tell BasketNews. According to sources, the agreement still has to be approved by the EuroLeague teams, but it is expected to go smoothly. The EuroLeague clubs are expected to meet on Monday, February 28. The EuroLeague Final Four ...
Relocating or suspending Russian teams? What we're hearing before the EuroLeague meeting

2022-02-25

Eighteen Turkish Airlines EuroLeague teams will discuss the potential strategic moves facing Russia's invasion of Ukraine at the urgent meeting on Friday. All three Round 27 games with Russian teams (CSKA Moscow, Zenit St. Petersburg, UNICS Kazan) were suspended on Thursday, and the EuroLeague has to decide on further actions and possible sanctions. The current political situation in Ukraine and ...
Raznatovic speaks out on Micic's NBA situation: 'I don't believe this is fair'

2022-02-25

The most famous European basketball agent Misko Raznatovic spoke out about Vasilije Micic's NBA status. According to a 55-year-old Serbian, NBA draft rights rules put his client in an unfair situation. Micic was rumored to transfer to the NBA last summer. Still, neither did Oklahoma City Thunder give him a lucrative offer, nor was he traded to other NBA teams interested in acquiring EuroLeague ...
Betting Corner: a gift from Kazan and a noticeable trend in Zenit-Barcelona games

2022-02-23

After taking one week break, Andreas Blomdahl and Betting Corner return with the best choices for the upcoming EuroLeague round. Currently, Andreas correctly predicted 17 out of 26 possible outcomes. A pretty solid record of building upon. However, we remind you to gamble responsibly. Anadolu Efes Istanbul (12-12) vs Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (11-12) A very important game for both teams in the ...
Away from Ukraine: Ηow Russian threat moved Prometey to another country

2022-02-22

Over the last weeks, Ukraine has been at the forefront of political attention worldwide. The United States has warned that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could be imminent, with the West accusing Russia of having massed more than 100,000 soldiers near its borders with its neighboring country. U.S. officials ordered most of the U.S. embassy personnel in Kyiv to evacuate on Monday, February 12, as ...
Hedge fund and private equity: NBA opened the door, will European basketball follow this trend?

2022-02-22

It's not a secret that in the last few years, the world of professional sports has been swamped by a new wave: money coming from investment and hedge funds to buy into teams. A new reality has now kicked in and become the normality, especially in the football world. Just in Italy, for example, historical football teams like AC Milan, FC Internazionale, and Atalanta are controlled, in their ...
Zeljko Obradovic in finals: 63 title-deciding games and impressive winning record

2022-02-20

Zeljko Obradovic appeared in more final games than some of his Partizan Belgrade players played official games in their professional careers. He challenged journalists to count his final appearances after the Serbian Cup semifinal win against FMP Belgrade when BasketNews asked what the pressure means for him after 31 years of coaching. "Somebody needs to really check, but I believe for sure I had ...
Zeljko on the pressure after 31 years of coaching: 'There's maybe even more motivation than ever before'

2022-02-20

Zeljko Obradovic lost the count of finals he already played in his career. But before Sunday's title game against Crvena Zvezda Belgrade, Partizan's head coach might feel motivated even more than ever before. After a narrow win in the Radivoje Korac Cup semifinals over FMP Belgrade 92-89, Obradovic answered BasketNews' question about what the pressure means to him after 30 years of coaching. ...
Augusto Lima: 'Valencia's budget is 80 times bigger than ours but let's see what happens'

2022-02-18

Augusto Lima is always smiling and making jokes. It is something natural for him. The Brazilian player took the call from BasketNews while driving his car in Murcia, just after visiting his hairdresser. "I want to be pretty at the Copa. I have something in mind but I won't tell you," he laughs. Lima is in his sixth season with UCAM Murcia, the club of his life. The place where he has built a ...
More than a semifinal: Fenerbahce and Galatasaray renew rivalry for the Cup

2022-02-18

The Turkish Cup will bring an eternal rivalry once again to the table: Fenerbahce Beko and Galatasaray NEF will play in Bursa to grab a ticket for the Turkish Cup finals. "One of our pre-season goals was to be here. We achieved our first goal," said Galatasaray head coach Ekrem Memnun in the pre-game press conference. "We represent a club. I think everyone has an equal chance to win the trophy. We ...
Ismet Akpinar: rolling the role player

2022-02-17

At the beginning of the season, I don't think that there were many people amongst the European basketball community who would claim that the overall roster strength of Fenerbahce Beko was poor. Yes, Obradovic's days are long gone. But it was a special type of period, a once-in-a-lifetime experience for a club usually. Many clubs have those golden days, but they don't last long. Yes, things got a ...
Rokas Jokubaitis on the NBA: ‘When I feel that I have taken everything from Europe, I’ll think about it’

2022-02-17

FC Barcelona's practice has not started yet. Nick Calathes is alone in the court alongside Darius Maskoliunas, Jasikevicius' assistant coach doing a shooting workout. The Greek brain misses just a few field goals. Rokas Jokubaitis enters the court, explosive as he is, prepared for a talk with BasketNews a few hours before the Spanish Copa del Rey. "You shoot, I speak," says Rokas to Nick. Calathes ...
Why Real Madrid need Shane Larkin?

2022-02-17

Jose Ignacio Huguet of Mundo Deportivo shook up European basketball, breaking the news about the emerging agreement between Shane Larkin and Real Madrid. Efes star firmly denied this report on his Instagram account, and it's going to be a very long wait until summer comes. But Shane Larkin or not, Real Madrid needs an elite player on their backcourt to eliminate any possible concerns of bringing ...
EuroLeague Power Rankings: revival in Milan and uncertainty in Istanbul

2022-02-16

Two thirds of the 2021-22 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season are in the books, so it's time to have a look at the updated Power Rankings edition. In the latest Power Rankings edition, our experts had a say, and the positions of the teams are determined on their current form and the potential they got in the foreseeable future. For starters, we have seven teams going down, seven climbing up, and ...
EuroLeague transfer deadline: which moves are still expected to happen?

2022-02-16

The clock is ticking. Turkish Airlines EuroLeague teams have seven days to improve their rosters for the rest of the season. BasketNews went through the clubs that could make some last-minute moves. According to modified EuroLeague rules, player additions may be completed up to and including February 23, by 18:00 CET. Most of the EuroLeague clubs are set for the rest of the season, but few teams ...
Naz Mitrou-Long longing for overdue Greek passport, chance to play with Giannis

2022-02-16

Whenever Naz-Mitrou Long finds some spare time between practices and games with his first overseas team, Pallacanestro Brescia, in Italy, he likes to lie down on his sofa and watch basketball. "I'm a true basketball junkie. When we get off the phone, I will sit on my couch, pull up a game, watch it, end up taking a nap and continue it after. That's who I am," the 27-year-old guard admits to ...
EuroLeague team budgets 2021-22: three dominant clubs & €35M difference

2022-02-15

BasketNews compiled research of the approximate budgets and payrolls of the EuroLeague clubs in the 2021-22 season. Two Spanish teams top the EuroLeague, holding the biggest total budget per collected data. According to their official economic reports, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona started the season with around €44M budget. More precisely, Real have a slightly bigger budget (€44M versus ...
Turkish Basketball Cup 2022: schedule, teams, and everything else you need to know

2022-02-15

All around Europe, it's the time for a little break in the domestic leagues, which will be filled by the local cups, and the Turkish Cup, also known as Bitci Turkish Cup, is no exception. In just a few days, teams will fight for the first domestic title of the season. The tension and the excitement that the domestic cups generate are something that can't usually be found during the regular season ...
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