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Fenerbahce v Monaco: Two Roads, One Euroleague Title

It all comes down to this. Fenerbahce, led by Sarunas Jasikevicius, and AS Monaco, led by Vassilis Spanoulis, conclude the Euroleague Final Four and, indeed, the whole season, with the title game in Abu Dhabi. Emmet Ryan on what to expect on Sunday night. After 34 regular season rounds, the playoffs, and the Euroleague Final […]

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AS Monaco Stun Olympiacos to Make Euroleague Final

Fourth time was supposed to be the charm for Olympiacos, right? The Reds were like a deer in the headlights as Vassilis Spanoulis and AS Monaco first outsmarted them and then outplayed them at the Euroleague Final Four. The Roca Team rock on to the final. Mike James had said on Thursday night that AS […]

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Panathinaikos Fall as Fenerbahce Find Their Moment

Panathinaikos came to Abu Dhabi looking to go back-to-back at the Euroleague Final Four for the first time ever. Fenerbahce came out to crush the narrative. The Big Yellow Machine weathered the storm to decisively book their place in Sunday’s final. This was always going to be tense. The first game at every Euroleague Final […]

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Olympiacos vs Panathinaikos? Euroleague’s Dream Derby Looms

It would require both of them winning on Friday in the Euroleague Final Four. Still, a potential clash of Olympiacos and Panathinaikos in Abu Dhabi would be an extraordinary way to cap the season. Emmet Ryan on why the rare possibility holds so much intrigue in Greece and far beyond. This column is being written […]

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Euroleague Final Four 2025: Why It’s in Abu Dhabi

The decision to move the Euroleague Final Four to Abu Dhabi has not been without controversy. While lucrative in the immediate term, questions remain over the long-term strategy. It’s Euroleague Final Four week and the eyes of the basketball world shift towards Abu Dhabi. The decision to move the showpiece event away from the competition’s […]

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The Coaches Defining the 2025 Euroleague Final Four

The Euroleague Final Four is a showcase for the star players but Abu Dhabi will also feature four great minds of the game. Emmet Ryan on the men that will make the big decisions from the sidelines. It’s time to meet the head coaches: Ergin Ataman (Panathinaikos), Georgios Bartzokas (Olympiacos), Sarunas Jasikevicius (Fenerbahce), and Vassilis […]

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Fenerbahce’s best shot since 2017?

Fenerbahce return to the Euroleague Final Four with their eyes on the prize. In its second straight appearance at the final weekend of the season, can Sarunas Jasikevicius take the Turkish powerhouse all the way in Abu Dhabi? Fenerbahce were never sleeping giants but they had, really since 2019, taken a visible step back. The […]

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Vassilis Spanoulis and Monaco’s tasty Final Four Journey

AS Monaco has made it back to the Euroleague Final Four, with Vassilis Spanoulis at the helm this time in Abu Dhabi. While a relative newcomer in the upper echelons of the sport, they are primed to take its ultimate prize. There are two things everyone knows about Monaco, the place. It’s tiny and there’s […]

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How Panathinaikos Got Back to the Top

It was Europe’s dominant force. A year ending in an odd number inevitably ended with Panathinaikos lifting the Euroleague trophy. Then came the wilderness years, with instability across the board. Yet in Abu Dhabi, they will enter the Euroleague Final Four as defending champions. The resurgence of the Greens under Ergin Ataman may have felt […]

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EuroLeague Final Four: Biggest Storylines in Abu Dhabi

On this day just two weeks from now, the champions of Euroleague will be crowned. Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, Fenerbahce, and Monaco all bring compelling narratives to the Final Four. As our countdown to Abu Dhabi kicks off, it’s time to break down the biggest storylines on the agenda. From rivalries to redemption arcs through coaching legacies […]

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Will Cummings Leads Galatasaray’s BCL Surge

It was a familiar story for Galatasaray. When all around them were losing their heads, Will Cummings was putting his where most wouldn’t put their feet. Emmet Ryan on yet another headstrong effort in the Basketball Champions League. This one, of course, got them past Tenerife and into Sunday’s final. It is the one certainty […]

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Kostas Papanikolaou’s Quiet Fire Powers Olympiacos

His usage is reduced but his importance is obvious. Kostas Papanikolaou is in the autumn of his career but he still hungers to bring Olympiacos one more Euroleague title. Emmet Ryan on how leadership can come outside the spotlight. Who is the most important player for Olympiacos? It’s one of those questions that seems like […]

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