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Friday's Euroleague transactions feature Walter Hermann, others
The big Euroleague-related news on Friday – and probably the biggest overall even in a busy week – was of course the wooing of Walter Hermann away from the Detroit Pistons and onto Tau Ceramica; Hermann thus returns to Euroleague, where he last saw action with the King’s Cup-winning Unicaja squad in 2005-06. Also coming […]
A few more notes on 2009/10 Euroleague teams
With the French playoffs finished and the German finals coming to an end, the last Euroleague teams will be known in the next few days. However, with still no official decision on the competition system for the next campaign, all this still cannot be considered definitive.
Attendance Figures for European Competitions (EuroCup)
In our second part of our report on the attendance figures of the different European competitions, we take a closer look today at the EuroCup, the second highest level of competition in Europe. You can find here the first part of our analysis which covered the FIBA EuroChallenge.
Clarification about the French Euroleague teams for 2009/10
The three spots for France for the next Euroleague season have created already a huge debate through the net. In fact, ASVEL Villeurbanne received a Wildcard for the Qualification phase for the next season. However, as the team owned partially by Tony Parker finished the French regular season at the first place, it earned already […]
No news on Euroleague competition system
The Euroleague competition system for next season is still unknown officially. Multiple discussions have been held during recent weeks but no decision has been taken. Several opinions are still around and the news comes for the moment essentially from leagues, clubs or other groups, while the Euroleague has fallen into apathy since the Final Four […]
France extends US quota despite protests, contrarian trend
Tonight, the French LNB announced that it has changed the quota rules for the ProA and the ProB. While several countries are openly discussing to reduce the number of the “Non-EU/Cotonou” (i.e. American) players, the French league went in the opposite direction despite protests from the local player union.
French budgets versus the Crisis
The financial crisis has had its impact on the various European budgets, with most teams lowering their expenses for the upcoming season. Additionally, the EUR-USD exchange rate has dropped in a region which is less interesting for the European teams too (1 Euro is worth around USD 1.30 today, as compared to a rate of […]
Three French Euroleague teams in 2009?
With the latest evolution to Euroleague format discussions having grown just one week old, some new changes could yet occur. After the trouble between two concerned French teams (SLUC Nancy voting “no” on the latest proposition, and ASVEL Villeurbanne voting in favor of the original 2008 model), Jordi Bertomeu himself sent out a press release […]
Larry Brown to coach the French NT?
The French NT is still looking for a National Team coach. Several European top coaches have been contacted or at least announced as contacted in the French press, and the main favorite seemed to be Vincent Collet, current ASVEL Villeurbanne coach. However, Basketnews.net announces a new name now that seems to be in the race: […]
Monday's cigarettes
Here we go for another round of Monday morning cigarettes! Always a beauty, the ACB has come up with the best plays of the most spectacular players of the season so far. And no surprise here: The top 3 is composed of Sergio Llull, Quinton Hosley and Marcus Haislip. How to come back from a […]
Shot of the year?
The year is still young, but Antoine Eito of ASVEL in France has hit a shot that makes it look like Christmas again. We don’t know if the young French guard plays beach volleyball during his summer vacations but adding to his look, he shows that he’s also got the touch. (Found via basketsession.com.)
Four-armed player with first win in EuroCup 2008/2009
On opening night of the newly created EuroCup, Lietuvos Rytas beat ASVEL Villeurbanne easily, 95-74, in front of 7500 spectators and Euroleague CEO Jordi Bertomeu. Matthew Nielsen is no longer playing for the Lithuanians, as he signed a new deal with Pamesa Valencia and will probably leave in the next days. The story of the […]