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The ECA Shareholders Executive Board took the following decisions with regard to the war in Ukraine: 1. To withdraw the participation of Russian Federation teams in both the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (CSKA Moscow, UNICS Kazan, Zenit St Petersburg) and the 7DAYS EuroCup (Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar) for the 2021-22 season, as the situation in Ukraine has […] The post ECA Shareholders Executive Board decision on participation of Russian teams appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Virtus Bologna became the first Italian side to win the EuroCup with an 80-67 win over Bursaspor in the final. The post Virtus Bologna capture EuroCup crown appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

On Thursday, June 16, 2022, the Euroleague Commercial Assets Shareholders Executive Board met to review and confirm the provisional lists of teams that will participate in the 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and the 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup. Decisions taken include: 1. Teams from the Russian Federation are suspended from participation in the 2022-23 competitions due to events […] The post 2022-23 EuroLeague and EuroCup participating teams confirmed appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

London Lions are not entering this season's EuroCup to make up the numbers. The post London Lions bolstering squad ahead of EuroCup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

BT Sport will broadcast all games played by the London Lions, as well as semifinals do-or-die showdowns and the most crucial moment of the season, the 7DAYS EuroCup Final. Rachel Knight, sports rights director, BT Sport, said: “We are looking forward to bringing British basketball fans more coverage of European club basketball, including the London […] The post BT Sport to broadcast the 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup in the UK and Ireland appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

London Lions coach Ryan Schmidt admits that his team didn't handle the moment of their opening EuroCup game. The post Baptism of fire as Lions fail to handle EuroCup moment appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Turk Telekom fell short in their first European Cup final, losing 71-67 to Gran Canaria. Despite trailing by 20 points, they made a strong comeback in the third quarter. The team awaits a potential Euroleague invitation, while head coach Erdem Can recovers from an injury sustained in an unsportsmanlike bus incident. The post Turk Telekom Narrowly Misses EuroCup Victory in Dramatic Final Against Gran Canaria appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The EuroCup has announced a revamped format for the upcoming season that emphasizes regular-season success and raises the bar for teams aiming to secure a spot in the EuroCup Playoffs. Under the new format, only 6 teams will advance to the playoffs, down from the previous 8. Adding further significance to a strong regular-season performance, […] The post EuroCup unveils new format and 2023-24 season participants appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Fenerbahce has officially signed talented Latvian playmaker Arturs Zagars to a three-year contract. However, the first season of Zagars’ contract will see him on loan at Wolves Vilnius. Zagars is coming off an exceptional performance with the Latvian national team, where he played a pivotal role in securing a commendable fifth-place finish at the 2023 […] The post Fenerbahce inks three-year deal with Arturs Zagars appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

As EuroLeague and EuroCup gear up for the 2023-24 season, Euroleague Basketball has introduced a series of rule changes aimed at ensuring fairness for participants and clarity for fans. One of the key changes is the addition of an extra coach’s challenge for each game. Head coaches will now have two challenges at their disposal, […] The post Euroleague Basketball announces rule changes for 2023-24 season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The reigning champion Dreamland Gran Canaria secured their first away victory in the opening round of the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup. Led by coach Jaka Lakovic, the team overcame a slow start and delivered a commanding performance to defeat Aris Midea with a score of 82-66 at Thessaloniki’s Nick Galis Hall. A. J. Slaughter contributed significantly […] The post Gran Canaria tops Aris appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Besiktas Emlakjet faced challenges with the absence of injured players Matt Mitchell and Egehan Arna, and an early exit for Derek Needham due to a broken nose. However, they managed to secure a narrow 63-62 victory against Joventut Badalona at Palau Olimpic De Badalona. Despite Leyton Hammonds struggling with a 2/8 shooting record, he found […] The post Besiktas stuns Badalona appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

In the upcoming week, both the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup, which are continental competitions organized by Euroleague Basketball, will observe a moment of silence. “All Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup Round 2 games will have a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the terror attacks in Israel and the […] The post EuroLeague and EuroCup will observe a moment of silence for Israel’s victims appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys clinched their inaugural victory of the season in the BKT EuroCup by overcoming Aris Midea Thessaloniki with a scoreline of 84-74 at Kalnapilio Arena. Deividas Sirvydis led the scoring for the triumphant team with 21 points, but Gediminas Orelik stole the spotlight with 19 points and eight rebounds, contributing to a Player Index […] The post Lietkabelis secures first win, Aris stumbles again appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The London Lions secured their second victory by triumphing over Veolia Towers Hamburg with a scoreline of 100-94 on the away turf. Despite being without their head coach Petar Bozic, who couldn’t make it to Germany due to illness, the British squad emerged victorious. Matt Morgan stole the spotlight with an impressive scoring display, contributing […] The post London Lions triumph in Hamburg scoring galore appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The London Lions came out on top in Riga against Prometey Slobozhanske with a 12-point lead (99-87). Matthew Morgan led the scoring with 21 points, supported by Donte Grantham and Sam Dekker, who both contributed 17 points. Despite Prometey’s strong 30-19 start, the Lions took control by halftime and maintained their lead until the game […] The post London Lions remains perfect in the BKT EuroCup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Aris Midea Thessaloniki secured a narrow 68-66 victory against Turk Telekom Ankara, with Vassilis Toliopoulos playing a pivotal role by leading the team with 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Marcus Carr contributed 13 points, and Ismael Sanogo added 12 points along with 9 rebounds, playing a crucial part in the team’s winning performance. […] The post Aris prevails over Turk Telekom appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Besiktas Emlajket Istanbul emerged victorious against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana with a final score of 73-66. Jonah Mathews played a standout role, contributing 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Despite D.J. Stewart leading four Cedevita scorers with 15 points, the hosts secured the win comfortably in the closing minutes without facing much pressure. With four […] The post Besiktas Emlajket Istanbul beat Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Paris Basketball delivered an impressive performance in their 105-69 victory on the road against Veolia Towers Hamburg. Collin Malcolm led the Paris attack with 22 points, while TJ Shorts played a key role with 14 points, 9 assists, and 4 steals, contributing significantly to the team’s success. On the Hamburg side, Al Durham emerged as […] The post Paris Basketball got an impressive road win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dreamland Gran Canaria secured a road victory over Dolomiti Energia Trento with a final score of 87-73. The defending champions asserted their dominance in the last period, outscoring their opponents with a partial score of 25-9. Nicolas Brussino, with 24 points, and Sylven Landesberg, contributing 21 points, led the charge for Gran Canaria. On the […] The post Dreamland Gran Canaria got a road win over Dolomiti Energia Trento appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Joventut Badalona secured a hard-fought victory in overtime, defeating Wolves Vilnius 107-98. Vladimir Brodziansky emerged as the top scorer for the winning side with 22 points, supported by Pep Busquets with 18 points and Pau Ribas contributing 17 points. Despite missing the injured Andres Feliz, the team displayed a collective effort on every level. Ante […] The post Joventut Badalona needed overtime but beat Wolves Vilnius appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Paris Basketball’s 106-102 double-overtime over London Lions was more than a statement. It was a message to the EuroCup that they can close out a game under pressure without star man TJ Shorts. Despite an impressive stat of 24 points, six assists and five steals, Shorts fouled out with less than a minute played in […] The post Paris Basketball make statement in London Lions win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Gran Canaria, the reigning champion of EuroCup, comfortably secured another victory, defeating JL Boug en Bresse with a final score of 84 – 76. Despite easing up a bit towards the end, they maintained their unbeaten streak after four rounds into the season. Alongside Paris Basketball, who managed to escape the challenge from the London […] The post Gran Canaria still undefeated appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

In a thrilling finish, Dolomiti Energia Trento secured their first victory of the season on the road by defeating Lietkabelis 93 – 92, with Quinn Ellis making the decisive winning jumper in the final moments, leaving less than a second on the clock. Strikingly, this basket accounted for the only points Trento scored in the […] The post Dolomiti Energia Trento beat Lietkabelis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

In his debut for Cedevita Olimpija, Klemen Prepelic showcased productivity with 16 points and 11 assists, although he also recorded seven turnovers. Despite his efforts, Prometey displayed serious intent in Ljubljana. Roland March played a pivotal role with 20 points and six rebounds, and the Ukrainian team secured a 90-83 road victory, bouncing back after […] The post Klemen Prepelic was productive in his Cedevita Olimpija debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

In a notable away triumph, Aris Thessaloniki dominated Slask Wraclow with a final score of 80 – 63, largely attributed to their robust defense in the initial half. The visiting team exhibited exceptional defensive prowess by limiting Slask Wroclaw to just 22 points while scoring an impressive 37 points themselves, ultimately clinching the victory in […] The post Aris Thessaloniki dominated against Slask Wraclow appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Turk Telekom made the decision to part company with Nenad Canak and officially announced Selcuk Ernak as the new head coach. The 53-year-old Turkish coach, who previously led Darussafaka for five seasons until June, has now taken charge. In his tenure with Darussafaka, Ernak not only gained his first and only EuroLeague experience in his […] The post Turk Telekom appoints Selcuk Ernak as new head coach appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Assembly of Syndicated Shareholders of Euroleague Commercial Assets greenlights the participating teams for the upcoming 2024-25 EuroLeague and EuroCup seasons. The full list of EuroLeague teams includes: ALBA Berlin, Anadolu Efes Istanbul, AS Monaco, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, FC Barcelona, FC Bayern Munich, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, LDLC ASVEL […] The post EuroLeague and EuroCup teams for 2024-25 season approved appeared first...

Fenerbahce Beko has announced the departure of Jonathan Motley, who was with the team for the past two seasons, as the player moves to Hapoel Tel Aviv in the EuroCup. The Turkish club expressed gratitude to Motley for his contributions to the team during his tenure with them. Motley, known for his scoring and rebounding […] The post Fenerbahce parts ways with Jonathan Motley, moves to Hapoel Tel Aviv appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Patrick Beverley has signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv, marking his return to European basketball after 11 years. The 36-year-old guard confirmed the news on X, expressing his excitement about the move. “They gave me everything I asked for… I couldn’t refuse,” Beverley stated. Beverley began his professional career in Europe, playing for Dnipro in Ukraine, […] The post Patrick Beverley signs with Hapoel Tel Aviv appeared first on TalkBasket.net .