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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 […]
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 […]
Why Panathinaikos Fell Apart in Istanbul
Cedi Osman and Juancho Hernangomez looked like they were doing enough for Panathinaikos. Yet instead the Greens lost their heads and Anadolu Efes earned the win to force a decisive Game 5 in the Euroleague playoffs. Emmet Ryan diagnoses the defeat for Ergin Ataman’s side This was very much the good, the bad, and the […]
Shane Larkin Powers Anadolu Efes to Epic Comeback
Shane Larkin sparked a comeback for the ages as his Anadolu Efes side showed enormous guts in the OAKA on Thursday night. Panathinaikos will rue the missed opportunity but all of Euroleague was reminded that Larkin still has plenty in the tank as Efes tied the series It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s […]
Panathinaikos Survive Efes Thanks to Juancho Hernangomez
It didn’t quite feel inevitable but you could always tell this wasn’t ending in a blowout. Panathinaikos were kept in the game in large part thanks to Juancho Hernangomez. Eventually the rest of the troops rallied and they, somehow, overcame Anadolu Efes in Game 1 of the Euroleague playoffs. Juancho Hernangomez was a beast and […]
Ergin Ataman Returns to Haunt Efes with Cedi Osman by His Side
For Ergin Ataman and Cedi Osman, the Euroleague playoff series with Anadolu Efes will evoke strong memories. For both, the goal is simple. Panathinaikos need to win this series to prove something to themselves. They face a side in a dangerous position, with little in the way of pressure or expectation. The script writers couldn’t […]
Olympiacos Outlasts Panathinaikos – A Euroleague final preview?
It was one of the most enjoyable Greek basketball derbies in a long time. Olympiacos outlasted Panathinaikos to make it eight straight wins for the Reds over the Greens in Euroleague. Emmet Ryan on how we might have just seen a preview of the championship game in Abu Dhabi. That was, simply, great. Obviously, Panathinaikos […]
Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, and marketing a feud
It’s got the fans. It’s got the personalities. Then there are the stakes. Few rivalries in basketball can compare to that of Panathinaikos and Olympiacos. Yet, is Euroleague doing enough to build on its most marketable rivalry? The rivalry that makes the rest of Euroleague come to a standstill is renewed on Friday. Basketball in […]
BallinEurope releases its first ever basketball documentary
BallinEurope has released its first ever feature length documentary, the first of three that will be released this season. Enemies tells the story of the rivalry between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos. Filmed in Athens in the run-up to the Euroleague clash between the sides in November at OAKA, Enemies features contributions from Aris Barkas (Eurohoops), Yannis […]
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 […]
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 […]