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Inner-view, Jeremy Evans: Darussafaka's artist-in-residence

Jan 16, 2019

In addition to some serious game, EuroLeague newcomer Jeremy Evans of Darussafaka Tekfen Istanbul brought with him a flair for art that goes back to his childhood – and keeps...

Trademarks by Eurohoops: The (s)hot ones!

Jan 16, 2019

Prompted by Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv's club-record 74.5% two-point accuracy in its Round 18 road win over CSKA Moscow, Eurohoops presents the teams and the players that somehow,...

Tarik Black: 'Family is more important than anything else'

Jan 15, 2019

Tarik Black of Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv shares more thoughtful insights on his life as a professional athlete in his second EuroLeague.net blog post.

Basketball memories: 'It was love at first sight'

Jan 15, 2019

Sarunas Jasikevicius, a four-time EuroLeague champion as a player, has the unique distinction of now coaching the team he grew up adoring as a boy, Zalgiris Kaunas.

Dogus Balbay: 'Our fans need to see us in the Final Four'

Jan 15, 2019

Anadolu Efes Istanbul is unbeaten so far in 2019, and blogger Dogus Balbay is here to tell you that the team he captains has no plans to slow down anytime soon.

Regular Season, Round 18 disciplinary sanctions

Jan 14, 2019

Euroleague Basketball has announced disciplinary sanctions pertaining to incidents that occurred in Round 18 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season. The sanctions...

Regular Season, Round 16 disciplinary sanctions

Jan 14, 2019

Euroleague Basketball has announced disciplinary sanctions pertaining to incidents that occurred in Round 16 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season. The sanctions...

Fantasy Challenge recommendations: Round 19

Jan 14, 2019

Among the players who EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge managers will want to consider this week are these five, chosen by the contest expert, Javier Gancedo!

Barcelona's marathon man: 'I just wanted to play'

Jan 14, 2019

Turkish Airlines EuroLeague players face an intense, 30-game regular season schedule during a busy six months, but that's nothing for FC Barcelona Lassa big man Chris...

Mid-season survey of EuroLeague general managers: Part 2

Jan 14, 2019

At the halfway point of the regular season, Turkish Airlines EuroLeague general managers were polled about what player they consider to be the best shooter, rebounder, passer,...

This Week's Games: Round 19

Jan 14, 2019

Round 19 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season offers another batch of exciting games, including a powerhouse seeking a return to winning ways and a number of...

Transition Scoring in the 2018-19 EuroLeague

Jan 14, 2019

Teams in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague do not always push the tempo, but when they do, they tend to be extremely efficient.

Panathinaikos, Payne reunite

Jan 13, 2019

Eleven months after he first signed with the club, Panathinaikos OPAP Athens and Adreian Payne are together again after the Greens signed the center to a deal for the...

Regular Season, Rounds 17 and 18: Mini-Movie

Jan 13, 2019

The distinctive sights, sounds and emotions of basketball the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague way were on parade during Rounds 17 and 18 of the regular season last week. Check...

EuroLeague double-round week on social media

Jan 12, 2019

Plenty of old memories were being revisited this past double-round EuroLeague week, including clubs paying tributes to their former players. Check out our selection of social...

Buducnost, Darussafaka show their EuroLeague pride

Jan 12, 2019

Some basketball fans might assume that a game between the last two teams in the regular season standings isn't worth watching, but Buducnost VOLI Podgorica and Darussafaka...

Round 18 MVP: Marcelinho Huertas, Baskonia

Jan 12, 2019

With his team shorthanded due to injuries and sickness, veteran point guard Marcelinho Huertas stepped up in a major way to lead KIROLBET Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz to an 83-66...

Historic win offered Maccabi fans renewed hope

Jan 12, 2019

Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv is still on the outside of the playoff spots looking in but the six-time continental champion's historic victory at CSKA Moscow on Friday in Round 18...

Campazzo assumes leadership role for Madrid

Jan 11, 2019

Everyone knows that Real Madrid possesses one of the competition's greatest natural leaders in Sergio Llull, the dynamic backcourt inspiration who was named the Turkish...

Game of the Week: CSKA vs. Maccabi. Expect the unexpected

Jan 11, 2019

To understand why the rivalry between CSKA Moscow and Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv is so well known, you must climb into the history books. In Israel, the first game ever between the...

Captain Mahmutoglu came through for Fener

Jan 11, 2019

The way Coach Zeljko Obradovic mixes and matches his lineups, it's almost unfair to call some players starters or reserves. After all, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul's top three...

Experts Round Table: Rounds 17 and 18

Jan 10, 2019

Welcome back to the Experts Round Table, where we ask a variety of the most-knowledgeable Turkish Airlines EuroLeague followers across the continent their opinions on the...

Barcelona completed a turnaround in Milan

Jan 10, 2019

Three weeks ago, FC Barcelona Lassa was on a four-game losing streak in the middle of a double-round week. Now, it's exactly the opposite after bench players like Thomas...

Baskonia's Granger out several months

Jan 10, 2019

KIROLBET Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz playmaker Jayson Granger is set to be sidelined for at least three months due to an ankle injury, the club announced on Thursday.

Fantasy Challenge: A matter of trust

Jan 10, 2019

While not completely happy with his team, EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge boss Javier Gancedo is only trading for two new players before Round 18: Derrick Williams of FC Bayern...

Captain DiBartolomeo changed the game for Maccabi

Jan 10, 2019

If you looked at the stat sheet from Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv's 81-76 comeback victory over Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on Wednesday night without knowing anything else about the...

Round 17 MVP: Kostas Papanikolaou, Olympiacos Piraeus

Jan 10, 2019

Not only did Olympiacos Piraeus grab a 91-87 overtime victory against KIROLBET Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz in a thriller on Tuesday, but veteran forward Kostas Papanikolaou...

Greens sign guard Sean Kilpatrick

Jan 09, 2019

Panathinaikos OPAP Athens has signed guard Sean Kilpatrick for the remainder of the season.

Game of the Week: Milan or Barcelona destined for greatness?

Jan 09, 2019

Just how good, exactly, are AX Armani Exchange Olimpia Milan and FC Barcelona Lassa? Perhaps this Game of the Week clash will answer that question.

Mid-season survey of EuroLeague general managers: Part 1

Jan 09, 2019

Euroleague Basketball's sixth annual mid-season survey polls Turkish Airlines EuroLeague general managers on a series of fan-centric questions about the competition so far.

Papanikolaou took on Kill Bill role for Reds

Jan 09, 2019

Peace and Friendship Stadium, time running out. Olympiacos Piraeus is trailing by 3 points and has one last possession to score a triple and force overtime. But miracles seem...

Gill did more than expected in triumphant return

Jan 09, 2019

Khimki Moscow Region head coach Georgios Bartzokas planned to limit Anthony Gill’s minutes in his return to the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague after missing a month through...

Regular Season, Round 16 disciplinary sanctions

Jan 08, 2019

Euroleague Basketball has announced disciplinary sanctions pertaining to incidents that occurred in Round 16 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague regular season.

Euroleague Basketball and La Salle-URL announce Tech Challenge finalists

Jan 08, 2019

The 10 startups that will compete in the final phase of the 2019 EB Tech Challenge were announced on Tuesday after drawing scores of applicants from 20 different countries,...

MVP Ladder, Vol. 3: The battle for the MVP award is flaring up!

Jan 08, 2019

The first half of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season is behind us and there are certain players who are leading the way. Eurohoops presents the third MVP Ladder of...

The Crossover podcast with Kyle Hines

Jan 08, 2019

In the sixth episode of The Crossover with Joe Arlauckas podcast, Kyle Hines of CSKA Moscow, a three-time Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champion and two-time Best Defender...

EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge recommendations: Rounds 17 and 18

Jan 07, 2019

Among the players who EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge managers might want to look at this week are these five, chosen by the contest expert, Javier Gancedo!

Thomas Walkup: 'You really have to have each other's back'

Jan 07, 2019

Zalgiris Kaunas forward Thomas Walkup lets fans behind the curtain on his season in the second edition of his EuroLeague.net blog. Read about how he spent his Christmas and...

This Week: Two rounds of 16 high-impact games

Jan 07, 2019

Another double-round week will provide plenty of excitement in Rounds 17 and 18 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season, with lots of teams hoping to strengthen...

The EuroLeague's most-improved points-per-game scorers

Jan 07, 2019

Several of the top individual performances of Round 16 came from the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague’s most-improved players in terms of points per game, led by Vasilije Micic of...

Zalgiris nabs Thompson to replace injured Kavaliauskas

Jan 06, 2019

Zalgiris Kaunas announced on Sunday that it signed big man Deon Thompson to fortify the frontcourt after losing center Antanas Kavaliauskas to injury.

Regular Season, Rounds 16: Mini-Movie

Jan 06, 2019

The distinctive sights, sounds and emotions of basketball the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague way were on parade during Round 16 of the regular season last week. Check them all...

EuroLeague week on social media

Jan 05, 2019

This past week was all about entering the new year and starting the second half of the regular season. Check out our selection of social media posts from around the EuroLeague.

CSKA's composure made the difference in Kaunas

Jan 05, 2019

Composure and believing in your teammates do not figure in even the most advanced statistics, but both had everything to do with CSKA Moscow escaping with a hard-fought and...

Round 16 MVP: Nikola Milutinov, Olympiacos Piraeus

Jan 05, 2019

Olympiacos Piraeus not only aced the Greek derby against Panathinaikos OPAP Athens in Round 16 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season, but one of its stars, center...

The Reds did it to the Greens with D

Jan 05, 2019

The Greek derby lacked big drama on Friday, which was a credit to the home team's defense, with which Olympiacos Piraeus dominated Panathinaikos OPAP Athens from the start.

Madrid's Ayon found young Mexican fan irresistible

Jan 04, 2019

Even while busy playing a near-perfect game on Thursday, Gustavo Ayon of Real Madrid managed to notice a young fellow Mexican cheering for him. After the game, he rewarded...

Game of the Week: Greek derby with a Yankee twist

Jan 04, 2019

Red vs. Green, Piraeus vs. Athens, Blatt vs. Pitino, Olympiacos vs. Panathinaikos...If you're passionate about basketball, you could not ask for anything more at the start of...

Khimki: Nice deja vu in Gran Canaria

Jan 04, 2019

Thursday's game marked Khimki Moscow Region's second trip to Gran Canaria Arena. The club made sure it was a trip to remember.

Early dominance lifted Milan to record-setting night

Jan 04, 2019

AX Armani Exchange Olimpia Milan took control of its game against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica with a 13-0 first-quarter run in which three players hit three-pointers and the...

Fantasy Challenge: Finally bouncing back

Jan 03, 2019

As we start the second half of the EuroLeague regular season, Fantasy Challenge guru Javier Gancedo brings back an ace and adds to rookies to his signature team's roster.

Become a Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four volunteer!

Jan 03, 2019

Are you looking to experience the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four from the inside? Here is your chance to become part of the biggest basketball event in Europe.

Experts Round Table: Round 16

Jan 03, 2019

Welcome back to the Experts Round Table, where we ask a variety of the most-knowledgeable Turkish Airlines EuroLeague followers across the continent their opinions on the...

Fantasy Challenge injury report: Round 16

Jan 03, 2019

The following injuries have been confirmed by Turkish Airlines EuroLeague clubs prior to the start of Round 16.

Alec Peters: 'I hope 2019 will be even better'

Jan 03, 2019

Halfway through his maiden EuroLeague season, Alec Peters of CSKA Moscow is back for a second EuroLeague.net blog in which he sums up what he's seen so far and looks forward...

EuroLeague Power Rankings by Eurohoops: Vol. 4

Jan 02, 2019

With the 16 teams having already played through the first half of the regular season in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, Eurohoops presents the fourth edition of the Power...

Milan signs Omic as Tarczewski to undergo surgery

Jan 02, 2019

AX Armani Exchange Olimpia Milan moved quickly to retain the strength of its frontcourt by signing Alen Omic to replace Kaleb Tarczewski in the front court for five or six...

Fabien Causeur, Real Madrid: 'My five favourite TV series of all-time'

Jan 01, 2019

Fabien Causeur spends a lot of his travel time watching TV shows. For his latest EuroLeague.net blog entry, the Real Madrid guard reveals his five favourite TV series of...

Media relations: 'It has to be respected, recognized and appreciated'

Jan 01, 2019

How critical is it for an elite basketball coach to have a good relationship with the media? Olympiacos Piraeus head coach David Blatt shares his thoughts on the topic.

Top 10 Euroleague Basketball memories from 2018

Dec 31, 2018

2018 was a very good year for fans of European basketball. The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague title switched hands from a Turkish team to a Spanish one, and the 7DAYS EuroCup...

This Week's Games: Round 16

Dec 31, 2018

The new year arrives in style with a batch of big games as the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season enters its second half. Here are five big stories to follow in Round...

Knee injury sidelines Shengelia for a month

Dec 31, 2018

KIROLBET Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz suffered a big injury blow learning on Monday that it will be without the All-EuroLeague forward Tornike Shengelia for at least 3 or 4 weeks....

EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge recommendations: Round 16

Dec 31, 2018

Among the players who EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge managers might want to look at this week are these five, chosen by the contest expert, Javier Gancedo!

MVP of December: Jan Vesely, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

Dec 31, 2018

As an All-EuroLeague First Team selection at the peak of his game on a team in first place coming off an undefeated month, Jan Vesely of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul was the...

Stats Review: Round 15

Dec 31, 2018

At the midpoint of the regular season, Synergy Sports Technology examines the most-efficient scorers – and ways to score – in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague this season.

Buducnost names Repesa head coach

Dec 30, 2018

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica appointed Jasmin Repesa as its new head coach on Sunday after dismissing Aleksandar Dzikic the day before.

Regular Season, Rounds 15: Mini-Movie

Dec 30, 2018

The distinctive sights, sounds and emotions of basketball the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague way were on parade during Round 15 of the regular season last week. Check them all...

Buducnost parts ways with coach Dzikic

Dec 29, 2018

Buducnost Voli Podgorica will be going into a new year looking for a new head coach as it parted ways with Aleksandar Dzikic, the club announced on Saturday.

EuroLeague week on social media

Dec 29, 2018

Dozens of EuroLeague players took it to the Twitter and Instagram this past week to wish all their fans and followers Merry Christmas and happy holidays, and have done so in...

Round 15 MVP: Johnny O'Bryant, Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv

Dec 29, 2018

With his team badly needing a win to end the first half of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season, Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv big man Johnny O'Bryant came up with a...

Datome channels MJ to seal Fenerbahce victory

Dec 29, 2018

For all the understandable emphasis placed by coaches on team play, collective responsibility and a constant focus upon those small details, sometimes the outcome of a game is...

Pitino holds court after debut win

Dec 29, 2018

As expected, the Greek media had a lot of questions for new Panathinaikos OPAP Athens head coach Rick Pitino, especially after the Greens upset CSKA Moscow 96-84 on Friday....

Zalgiris loses Westermann for a month or more

Dec 28, 2018

Zalgiris Kaunas announced Friday that point guard Leo Westermann will be out of action for the first part of 2019 due to a knee injury.

Blatt out, Douglas in as Darussafaka hero

Dec 28, 2018

Nothing can erase the great achievements that David Blatt accomplished as Darussafaka Istanbul's head coach over the previous two seasons.

Barcelona won a tale of two halves

Dec 28, 2018

FC Barcelona Lassa won a back-and-forth battle against Anadolu Efes Istanbul at Palau Blaugrana on Thursday.

Fantasy Challenge injury report, Round 15

Dec 27, 2018

The following injuries have been confirmed by Turkish Airlines EuroLeague clubs prior to the start of Round 15.

Last Game of the Week in 2018 is already pivotal

Dec 27, 2018

Must-win games are still way off, but as the half-way mark of the regular season arrives, it is not too early to talk about pivotal ones like Khimki Moscow Region vs. KIROLBET...

The Crossover podcast with Jayson Granger

Dec 27, 2018

In the fifth episode of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague's new podcast, The Crossover with Joe Arlauckas, a man of two continents, Jayson Granger of KIROLBET Baskonia...

Fantasy Challenge: A strong lineup to cap 2018

Dec 27, 2018

For the last round of the calendar year, EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge guru Javier Gancedo is bringing in Chris Singleton, Cory Higgins and Scottie Wilbekin for his team,...

Panathinaikos hires Hall of Famer Pitino as head coach

Dec 26, 2018

Panathinaikos OPAP Athens has turned across the ocean to hire one of the greatest coaches in college basketball history as its next head of bench. Naismith Memorial Basketball...

Dogus Ozdemiroglu: 'This school is very special'

Dec 26, 2018

Dogus Ozdemiroglu not only plays for Darussafaka Tekfen Istanbul, he is a graduate of the Darussafaka School for orphans and serves as a strong link between the basketball...

Experts Round Table: Round 15

Dec 26, 2018

Welcome back to the Experts Round Table, where we ask a variety of the most-knowledgeable Turkish Airlines EuroLeague followers across the continent their opinions on the...

Xavi Rabaseda: 'You have to give 100% or you will be punished'

Dec 25, 2018

Xavi Rabaseda of Herbalife Gran Canaria checks in with the latest post on his EuroLeague.net blog. Catch up with the ongoings of his team, which has captured a few impressive...

Gran Canaria adds Magette to backcourt

Dec 24, 2018

Herbalife Gran Canaria bolstered its backcourt by signing point guard Josh Magette.

Fantasy Challenge recommendations: Round 15

Dec 24, 2018

Among the players who EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge managers might want to look at this week are these five, chosen by the contest expert, Javier Gancedo!

This Week's Games: Round 15

Dec 24, 2018

The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season reaches its midway point with a must-watch showdown as the last two champions go head to head, and there will also be emotional...

Basketball Memories: 'They all told me: Stay with soccer!'

Dec 24, 2018

Long before they were walking the sidelines in suits and ties, Turkish Airlines EuroLeague head coaches were fans and players. Two-time EuroLeague champion Pablo Laso of Real...

Pick-and-Roll play in the modern EuroLeague

Dec 24, 2018

For the 11th consecutive season, pick-and-roll play is up in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. Synergy Sports Technology reveals which teams are making the most of their...

Euroleague Basketball report on Panathinaikos OPAP Athens-AX Armani Exchange Olimpia Milan Fourth Quarter Game Clock Speculation

Dec 23, 2018

Here are Euroleague Basketball's findings regarding speculation surrounding the game clock not being stopped following a field goal being scored during the fourth quarter of...

Regular Season, Rounds 13 and 14: Mini-Movie

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