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Euroleague season preview: Olimpia Milano need a spark
BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of Olimpia Milano, a side that can’t help but hinder itself. There are few teams that carry the bizarrely consistent frustration of Olimpia Milano. The champions of Italy enter another Euroleague Basketball season with mixed expectations. […]
Euroleague season preview: AS Monaco want to do more than hold
BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of AS Monaco, a playoff regular and home to reigning MVP Mike James. Is this the season they truly join the elite? Mike James got his MVP award, finally, in Euroleague Basketball last season. Unfortunately for […]
Euroleague season preview: FC Barcelona teetering on banter
BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of a team that is perplexing at the best of times. What exactly will FC Barcelona be this season? Joan Penarroya inherits the core that Roger Grimau left behind alongside some interesting new additions. What this […]
Euroleague season preview: Can Zalgiris Kaunas pull it together?
BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of Andrea Trinchieri and Zalgiris Kaunas as they aim to make the postseason. Kaunas is one of those must-visit cities for all fans of basketball. Zalgiris bring fire to every game but will it be enough […]
Euroleague season preview: Only one result will do for Panathinaikos
BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of the reigning, defending, champions. Here’s what we think of Panathinaikos. Ergin Ataman led Panathinaikos back to the Euroleague Final Four for the first time in over a decade. Then he ended their 13 year wait […]
Euroleague season preview: Alba Berlin will make you sad
BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. The first out of the hat is the team we expect the least from. Alba Berlin won’t bring many smiles this campaign. The odds are against them and the situation is grim. Normally this is the part where an heroic […]
London Lions will honour Sam Dekker’s contract
Sam Dekker, who has spent the last two seasons with the London Lions, will remain on the books of Super League Basketball club. A video posted by Olivia Harlan Dekker, Sam’s wife, confirmed the club, now owned by Zalgiris/Tesonet will honour the remaining two years of his contract. Dekker’s future however may be playing elsewhere […]
Dzanan Musa faces a decisive year in his basketball career
With a more prominent role guaranteed as Real Madrid seek to claim the Euroleague title, and NBA dreams still burning, Dzanan Musa has a big season coming up. Can the Bosnian star prove he belongs at the top of the basketball world? Emmet Ryan fancies his chances. The facial hair definitely ages him. Looking at […]
Moving the Euroleague Final Four to Abu Dhabi would be a mistake
There may be short term gain for Euroleague Basketball if it chooses to go to Abu Dhabi for the Final Four in May. The long term risk however is substantial, according to Emmet Ryan The debate over where exactly we’ll all be flying next May is wide open. The Euroleague Final Four still doesn’t have […]
The Grandeur of the 2024 EuroLeague Final Four in Berlin
The 2024 EuroLeague Final Four, hosted in the vibrant city of Berlin at the Uber Arena, marked a significant event in the realm of European basketball. This prestigious tournament not only showcased top-tier basketball talent but also brought together fans from across the continent, celebrating the spirit and excitement of the sport. Teams and […]
Panathinaikos claim Euroleague crown to end the long wait
The 13 year wait ended in style. Ergin Ataman cemented his legend in Euroleague coaching as his Panathinaikos outwitted and outplayed Chus Mateo’s Real Madrid to triumph in Berlin. Ergin Ataman delivered a tactical masterclass in Berlin. The Panathinaikos coach never let the situation overcome him. The result was one where his side let Chus […]
Preview: Real Madrid vs Panathinaikos – Euroleague Championship
lt’s Chus Mateo and Real Madrid seeking back to back titles against Ergin Ataman and Panthinaikos in the game that matters the most. Who comes out on top in the Euroleague title game? After 38 rounds of the regular season, the playoffs, and the semi finals, it’s time for the Euroleague champion to be crowned. […]