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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The big Euroleague season preview
We’ve been through all 18 teams in our individual previews. Now it’s time for the one that matters. What will happen in the upcoming Euroleague Basketball season? What teams will remain standing at the Final Four? Who will be MVP? Who will win it all? The coming season of Euroleague Basketball has, for me, three […]
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 […]
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. […]
Real Madrid hold off Olympiacos rally at Euroleague Final Four
At times it was simply devastating. At others, a little bit ropey. Eventually, Chus Mateo and Real Madrid got over the line and defeated Olympiacos at the Euroleague Final Four. This looked like it was going to be the worst beating in living memory at the Euroleague Final Four. Dignity was eventually restored for Olympiacos […]
Cool heads prevail as Panathinaikos advance to Euroleague title game
It wasn’t exactly the most electrifying start to the Euroleague Final Four. Delays with crowd trouble outside meant we had to wait for Panathinaikos and Fenerbahce to square off. Once they did, it was Ergin Ataman’s Greens that proved strategically superior. Well that was all a bit wild. Bizarre scenes outside led to a big […]