Category: EuroLeague
Real Madrid Secures Spot in Euroleague Final Four After Advancing Past Quarter-Finals Round 3
Baskonia-Real Madrid 98-102 Real Madrid dominated down low during the game, scoring 58% of its points in the paint compared to Baskonia’s 38%. Real Madrid looked well organized offensively, handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was French Guerschon Yabusele (6’8”-F-1995) who scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. Cape Verdean Spanish center…
Jabari Parker’s clutch free throws propel Barcelona past Olympiacos to take 2-1 series lead
In a nail-biting encounter, Barcelona emerged victorious against Olympiacos in overtime, clinching an 80-82 win and seizing a 2-1 lead in the EuroLeague Playoffs series. Olympiacos started strong, holding a 37-32 lead at halftime, but Barcelona rallied after the break, fueled by a barrage of three-pointers that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jan Vesely…
Zeljko Obradovic Commits to Two More Years with Partizan
Zeljko Obradovic, the esteemed basketball coach, has signed a two-year extension with Partizan, confirming his dedication to the Serbian club until 2026. Obradovic’s choice to extend his stay with Partizan highlights his deep-rooted bond with the club, where he has previously played and coached. The Serbian strategist, known for his tactical acumen and leadership skills,…
Euroleague Quarterfinals Round 2: Panathinaikos, Barcelona, Monaco, and Real Madrid Secure Wins
Panathinaikos-MTel-Aviv-95-79- -Point guard Kostas Sloukas (191, 1990) notched 29 points and 4 assists to lead the effort, and French center Mathias Lessort (206, 1995) supported him with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Even 18 points and 6 assists by American-Spanish point guard Lorenzo Brown (196, 1990, college: NC State) did not help to save the…
EuroLeague Addresses Allegations Made by Panathinaikos and Ergin Ataman
Photo: euroleaguebasketball.net EuroLeague Basketball has issued a formal response to the recent accusations made by Panathinaikos and its head coach, Ergin Ataman, following their Game 1 loss in the EuroLeague Playoffs against Maccabi. The statement expresses disappointment in the public statements and events that unfolded after the game, emphasizing the contradiction with the principles of…
Euroleague Quarter-Finals: Olympiacos, Fenerbahce, Maccabi, and Real Madrid Secure Victories in Round 1
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Baskonia advances to playoffs after defeating Virtus
Markus Howard’s impressive 28-point performance led Baskonia to secure the final spot in the EuroLeague playoffs with a thrilling 89-77 victory over Virtus in the second round. After a five-year absence from the playoffs, Baskonia is celebrating their return with key contributions from Matt Costello (19 points) and Tadas Sedekerskis (16 points). Despite a strong…
Vasilije Micic hopes to make playoffs: “I’d be thrilled if we did”
Photo: Charlotte Hornets/X Completing the NBA regular season outside of the Eastern Conference Play-In or Playoffs, Vasilije Micic has wrapped up his inaugural overseas season, initially playing with the Oklahoma City Thunder and later with the Charlotte Hornets. He expressed his eagerness to join the Serbian national team this summer after missing last year’s 2023…
Vasilije Micic discusses the disparities between EuroLeague and the NBA
Photo: Charlotte Hornets/X Highlighting the differences between the EuroLeague and the NBA, Vasilije Micic pointed out that one key distinction is the availability of extra time in the summer for individual improvement. He emphasized that European players often finish their season in June, limiting their time for personal training compared to NBA players. Since joining…
Zalgiris Kaunas seeks EuroLeague talent on the horizon
Photo: YouTube With Zalgiris Kaunas performing well in the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL), the team is already planning for the future. Club President Paulius Jankunas has revealed that Zalgiris is looking to recruit EuroLeague players whose contracts are expiring this summer. While no official contacts have been made yet, Zalgiris is actively scouting for potential…