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Theo Papaloukas, CSKA Moscow

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

At the Final Four for a sixth consecutive season, the reigning MVP and repeat All-Euroleague nominee answered the fans!

Simas Jasaitis, Tau Ceramica

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

After three teams in three countries in three seasons, Tau Ceramica forward Simas Jasaitis has quite a following of fans to answer.

David Bluthenthal, Maccabi Elite

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Entering his second Final Four, Fan Mail guest David Bluthenthal of Maccabi Elite is aiming for nothing short of a repeat of his first trip. In 2004, Bluthenthal’s hot shooting helped Maccabi lift the crown with a record-setting win in Tel Aviv. His career has taken him to different stops since then, but this season he returned to Maccabi and based on his popularity from the many questions sent to fan mail, it’s easy to see why. Bluthenthal is already among the top 50 three-point shooters in Euroleague history and that fact is not lost on his fans, who sent him a number of questions about his shooting. He also addressed a number of on- and off-court topics, including who the best players on the Final Four teams are, his favorite Euroleague arena to play at and what makes Maccabi such a great team to play for. Bluthenthal summed everything up with this philosophy on life: "I think it's important in basketball and in life to be consistent," Bluthenthal said, "and to approach each game or each work day with the same professional energy and to have the same mindset going into each game."

Ben Eze, Montepaschi Siena

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Montepaschi Siena big man Ben Eze is delighted to be making his Final Four debut - and to talk about it as a Fan Mail guest!

Panagiotis Giannakis, Olympiacos

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The ways in which Olympiacos head coach Panagiotis Giannakis has touched basketball supporters in his native Greece are numerous.

Alex Acker, AXA FC Barcelona

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Just as in his first Euroleague season, Fan Mail guest Alex Acker of FC Barcelona is again knocking on the door of the playoffs.

Simone Pianigiani, Montepaschi Siena

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Since taking over the Montepaschi Siena bench last season, Simone Pianigiani has become a rising star of coaches.

Jordi Bertomeu, Euroleague CEO

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

It's not everyday that fans get to pitch their questions at the main decision-maker of a sport's top continental competition.

Fan Mail: Jeremiah Massey, Aris TT Bank

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

He didn't start wearing high white socks until he joined the Euroleague, started dunking around age 11 and prefers to be called Jay. Such are the details that only could have come from the Fan Mail answers of Jeremiah Massey, the Aris TT Bank big man.

Fan Mail: Jasmin Repesa, Lottomatica Roma

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Their team's record might not be among the Euroleague's best, but after reading their questions for head coach Fan Mail guest Jasmin Repesa, it is certain that Lottomatica Roma fans retain high hopes for the near future.

Fan Mail: Boniface Ndong, Unicaja

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

One of the pleasant surprises for Euroleague fans so far is a 30-year-old rookie who has helped Unicaja tie for first place in Group B at the midpoint of the regular season.

Fan Mail: Aleksandar Trifunovic, Lietuvos Rytas

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

That his team has all but owned Group B since the Euroleague started - unexpectedly for some - is no accident at all The first head coach Fan Mail guest of the season, Aleksandar Trifunovic of Lietuvos Rytas, had planned to have his team on-form as early as possible to be ready if opportunities arose.

Fan Mail: Arvydas Macijauskas, Olympiacos

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The avalanche of Fan Mail that came in for Arvydas Macijauskas of Olympiacos proves one thing for sure: despite his having hardly played for the last two seasons, the sharpshooter once nicknamed "Kalashnikov" for his accuracy is still a favorite around Europe.

FAN MAIL: Felipe Reyes, Real Madrid

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

He has won almost everything there is to win - except the Euroleague. Reigning world and ULEB Cup champion Felipe Reyes of Real Madrid would love to rectify that single hole in his resume this season, knowing that the Final Four is coming to the Spanish capital.