Since defeating ALBA Berlin decisively in Round 19, Virtus Segafredo Bologna has been on a downward trend in spite of strong performances from the team's star forward, Tornike Shengelia.
In January 2014, the Chicago Bulls announced the signing of Tornike Shengelia from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for guard Marquis Teague. Shengelia had appeared in 17 games for the Nets that season, and averaged 1.5 ppg in 8.1 mpg.
Tornike Shengelia's ankle remains swollen, and Virtus Segafredo Bologna medical staff will carefully assess the situation on the day of the EuroLeague Round 28 game against Olympiacos Piraeus at the Piece and Friendship Stadium, as reported by George Zakkas of SDNA.
Since defeating ALBA Berlin decisively in Round 19, Virtus Segafredo Bologna has been on a downward trend in spite of strong performances from the team's star forward, Tornike Shengelia.
In January 2014, the Chicago Bulls announced the signing of Tornike Shengelia from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for guard Marquis Teague. Shengelia had appeared in 17 games for the Nets that season, and averaged 1.5 ppg in 8.1 mpg.
Tornike Shengelia's ankle remains swollen, and Virtus Segafredo Bologna medical staff will carefully assess the situation on the day of the EuroLeague Round 28 game against Olympiacos Piraeus at the Piece and Friendship Stadium, as reported by George Zakkas of SDNA.
Virtus Segafredo Bologna welcomed positive news regarding Tornike Shengelia. The Italian club announced that Shengelia underwent an MRI test, which did not reveal a significant injury. The Georgian forward and his availability for the upcoming games will be monitored on a daily basis. Shengelia suffered an ankle injury against Valencia on Thursday and played only 6 minutes.
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Virtus Segafredo Bologna performance has been one of the main surprises of this early EuroLeague season. The Italian team had closed the last regular season at the bottom of the standings with a negative 14-20 record. Sergio Scariolo's team had rarely seemed capable of fighting for a playoff spot, and the season's numbers were certainly not comforting.
Outstanding individual performance in a come-from-behind winning effort allowed Toko Shengelia of Virtus Segafredo Bologna to earn Round 6 MVP honors with a PIR of 30.
Although Virtus Segafredo Bologna started the season off with a narrow loss, the Italian team rebounded quickly and became one of the hottest teams in the competition, and Tornike Shengelia was undoubtedly the high performer of the squad.
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August 26 was a day to remember for both Cape Verde and Georgia. Both nations made their debut in the FIBA Basketball World Cup but left the Okinawa Arena court with completely different feelings. Georgia blew out Cape Verde 85-60, leaving no question marks about the outcome early in the game.
"Every time I go back and remember this, I'm getting goosebumps," Tornike Shengelia revealed when we revisited the heartbreaking incident that shattered his dream nearly 11 months ago.
Virtus Segafredo Bologna CEO Luca Baraldi has made an official statement clarifying the situation regarding Tornike Shengelia's position with the Italian club. According to the announcement, the EuroLeague veteran is not available for transfer and has not been involved in any negotiations with other clubs.
With a season under his belt in Italy, Tornike Shengelia might be on the move this summer. Despite still having a contract with Virtus Segafredo Bologna, the Georgian forward has reportedly already agreed on a new deal.
Virtus Segafredo Bologna forward Tornike Shengelia got involved in a conflict with Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv fans during the EuroLeague Round 31 game on Tuesday night. With Maccabi leading 87-53 before the start of the fourth quarter, Shengelia rose from the Virtus bench and tried to confront Maccabi fans after their remarks from the stands.
The FIBA Qualifiers windows and EuroLeague scheduling issues have already been known for a few years, but Tornike Shengelia will take it to another level. Georgian national team and Virtus Segafredo Bologna star will play three games in four days.
Tornike Shengelia and Semi Ojeleye missed the last Virtus Segafredo Bologna's EuroLeague match against Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade last week. However, both players are on their way to return. Shengelia was sidelined with an ankle injury while Ojeleye was battling an illness. According to multiple Italian outlets, both Virtus forwards are expected to play against Olympiacos Piraeus on Friday.
Virtus Segafredo Bologna overcame Dolomiti Energia Trento in the Italian Lega Basket (LBA) on Sunday. However, the team missed three key players - Tornike Shengelia, Semi Ojeleye, and Iffe Lundberg - with Milos Teodosic not registered for the squad as well.