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The head coach of Virtus Bologna, Aleksandar Đorđević, after his team’s defeat in Belgrade, said the fun is only on the court. Partizan NIS, in the first round of the Top 16 in the EuroCup, in an excellent atmosphere, celebrated against the Italian club with a score of 99:81. Aleksandar Đorđević started his press conference […] The post Aleksandar Đorđević: “The fun is only on the court” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Nemanja Gordić talked about Partizan’s triumph against Virtus Bologna (99:81) in the first round of the EuroCup Top16. In the full-packed Štark Arena, Partizan scored an important home win against the team whose head coach is Aleksandar Đorđević. After the win, one of the best players on the court, Nemanja Gordić, shared his impressions about […] The post Nemanja Gordić: “Huge triumph for us” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dragan Milosavljević of Unicaja Malaga, while recovering from injury, supported Partizan against Darussafaka in the “Aleksandar Nikolić” Sports Hall. Partizan won against the Turkish club with a score of 69:57 in the packed Pionir (“Aleksandar Nikolić” Sports Hall). And one of their supporters against Darussafaka was Dragan Milosavljević. “I’m thrilled to be part of this […] The post Dragan Milosavljević: “Partizan deserves to be in the EuroLeague” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The head coach of Darussafaka Selcuk Ernak praised Partizan’s fans after his team was defeated in Pionir (“Aleksandar Nikolić” Sports Hall). “The atmosphere was great, like always when we play against Partizan. They have the best fans in Europe, and we traveled a lot. The fans here know basketball and they know how to affect […] The post Selcuk Ernak: “Partizan has the best fans in Europe” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
After beating Virtus Bologna with a score of 84:82, Partizan NIS qualified for the quarterfinals of the EuroCup before the match against Trento. There were totally different halves in Paladozza Arena Bologna. During the first 20 minutes of the match, Aleksandar Đorđević’s squad was dominating the home court. And in the second 20 minutes, even […] The post Partizan qualified for the Quarterfinals of the EuroCup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
In the most recent survey among Eurocup GMs, Promitheas Patras head coach Makis Giatras was ranked as the competition’s third best coach, next to Andrea Trinchieri and Sasha Djordjevic. The voting took place a few days after his boys had secured a TOP 16 spot, but it seems more than certain that the 48-year-old would […] The post Makis Giatras ready to write Patras club basketball most glorious chapter appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Miloš Teodosić exploded in Štark Arena against Darussafaka and with Virtus Bologna became the last Quarterfinalist of the EuroCup. Due to a decision by the Turkish authorities to forbid entry of citizens from areas affected with coronavirus (COVID-19), Darussafaka was obligated to host Virtus Bologna in Štark Arena. Serbia agreed to be the host of […] The post Miloš Teodosić with Virtus Bologna is the last Quarterfinalist appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Errick McCollum is ready to accept a salary cut and re-sign with UNICS Kazan. The president of the Russian club, Yevgeny Bogachev, confirmed the news while speaking to Izvestia. “We are in constant touch with his agent. He is ready to accept a salary cut. This is commendable, given the financial situation in European basketball,” Bogachev […] The post Errick McCollum ready to re-sign with UNICS Kazan appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Johnny O’Bryant is in advanced talks with Lokomotiv Kuban to extend his contract for another season, according to Emiliano Carchia of Sportando. O’Bryant averaged 13.8 points and 5.1 rebounds in the EuroCup this season. The post Johnny O’Bryant reportedly in advanced talks to remain with Lokomotiv Kuban appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
UCAM Murcia CB presents a peculiar case in Spanish and European basketball. Founded in 1985, the club has seen considerable success over the last five years. In fact, since 2012, when the private Catholic University of the region took the reins, the fate of the organization residing in south-eastern Spain has changed. A Spanish League […] The post Perennial Murcia GM Alejandro Gomez explores his stint with the club and the future of European basketball appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
BC Partizan promoted today Vlado Šćepanović as the new head coach of the first team after ex-head coach Andrea Trinchieri left the club. Vlado Šćepanović was Partizan‘s player, the player of Serbia and Montenegro/FR Yugoslavia and from 2018 till today first assistant coach of Andrea Tricnhieri in the black-white squad. The Montenegrin coach signed a […] The post Vlado Šćepanović promoted as Partizan’s head coach appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Errick McCollum parted ways with UNICS Kazan, the Russian team officially announced on Sunday (19/07). McCollum averaged 17.1 points, 3.9 assists and 3.1 rebounds in the EuroCup this season. The post Errick McCollum parts ways with UNICS Kazan appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
American center Eric Mika signed a contract with BC Partizan today, and his arrival to Serbia is expected within a few days. Eric Mika is a 208 cm tall center and during last season he was a member of the Stockton Kings, daughter club of NBA member Sacramento Kings. While playing for the NBA G […] The post Eric Mika signed for Partizan appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Florida State standout Ian Miller had to reach his late twentys to make a name for himself in professional basketball. Now, at 29, he is playing with arguably one of Eurocup’s finest teams, Promitheas Patras. The Greek side reached the competition’s quarter-final phase last season, which ended prematurely due to COVID-19. Miller is leading the […] The post Ian Miller: “Promitheas is the first high-level team to allow me be myself. It’s easy for me to play in the NBA” appeared first on TalkBas...
The American guard has signed a contract with the Russian club until the end of the season, per the club’s announcement. After his journey in the NBA with the Utah Jazz, Williams-Goss returns to Europe to join Lokomotiv Kuban. This is not the first European experience for the 26-year-old guard since he moved to Greece […] The post Nigel Williams-Goss joins Lokomotiv Kuban appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Quarterfinals pairings of the 2020/21 EuroCup have been set, with EuroLeague Basketball releasing the schedule as well. The opening games of each quarterfinals series will be played on Monday, March 22, and Tuesday, March 23, on the home courts of the Top 16 group winners. Games 2 will be hosted by the teams that […] The post 7DAYS EuroCup Quarterfinals pairings, calendar set appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBA veteran Isaiah Canaan is having an extremely productive rookie season in Europe with Unics Kazan. The Russian team, coached by Dimitris Priftis, can win their second EuroCup title, after lifting their first trophy in 2011 by downing Cajasol Sevilla 92-77 in the championship game in Italy. Thei opponent will be French side Monaco, who […] The post Big in Kazan: Isaiah Canaan on season with Unics, Euro basketball, NBA opportunities appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Zeljko Obradovic has officially taken over Partizan, the Serbian club announced. Obradovic returns to a team’s bench after taking last season off to rest. Partizan will participate in the EuroCup next season and has now become one of the favorites to claim the title. The post Zeljko Obradovic returns to Partizan after almost three decades appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Partizan has officially announced the addition of Kevin Punter to the roster ahead of the 2021/22 season. Punter, who played for Armani Milano last season, agreed to a two-year deal, which will keep him in Serbia until the end of the 2022/23 season. As Eurohoops.net reports, Punter signed a very lucrative deal, worth $3M for […] The post Partizan adds Kevin Punter to the roster on lucrative deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The 2021-22 7DAYS EuroCup season is officially underway! With a new and exciting format, 20 teams from 13 different countries have started the race to become the last one standing on the podium next spring as a new EuroCup champion. After being divided into two groups of 10 teams each at the EuroCup Draw on Friday […] The post 2021-22 7DAYS EuroCup Draw results appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ekpe Udoh is in talks with Virtus Bologna and Partizan, according to Eurohoops.net. Udoh, who is pursuing a return to Europe for the first time since 2017, is considering reuniting with Partizan head coach Zeljko Obradovic. The legendary Serbian coach and the American big man led Fenerbahce to the EuroLeague title back in 2017. Even […] The post Ekpe Udoh in talks with Virtus Bologna and Partizan, per report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ekpe Udoh has officially signed a two-year deal with Virtus Bologna, the Italian club announced on Sunday. Udoh will remain with Virtus until the end of the 2022/23 season and returns to Europe for the first time since 2017. In the last two seasons, the American center with Nigerian citizenship played in the Chinese CBA, […] The post Ekpe Udoh officially joins Virtus Bologna on a two-year deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Vince Hunter has parted ways with Virtus Bologna, after violating anti-doping rules, the Italian team announced on Wednesday. Hunter failed a drug test and tested positive for the banned substance Carboxy THC (a marijuana agent) after Game 4 of the Italian League Finals. Therefore, Virtus decided to terminate his contract and Hunter has now officially […] The post Vince Hunter parts ways with Virtus Bologna after violating anti-doping rules appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
EuroLeague Basketball is considering changing the format of the Final Four in order to make the event even more exciting. As Eurohoops.net and ONE report, the competition could replace the third-place game with the Final of the EuroCup. Several teams and players have expressed their disagreement with the existence of the third-place game, where the […] The post EuroLeague could replace third-place in the Final Four with EuroCup Final, per report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Former Lakers player and two-time NBA champion Quinn Cook agreed to a deal with EuroCup powerhouse Lokomotiv Kuban. The deal between Cook and Lokomotiv Kuban is for the remainder of the 2021/22 season, the club announced on Tuesday. Quinn Cook has won two championships, with the Warriors (2018) and the Lakers (2020). However, he was […] The post Former Lakers player Quinn Cook joins EuroCup powerhouse Lokomotiv Kuban appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Cedevita Olimpija point guard Jacob Pullen has played in many different countries so far, mostly in Europe, and has had teammates that made their mark in basketball world. Recently, he was asked who was the best player he has ever played with. According to the 31-year-old American, it is Michael Beasley, who currently plays for […] The post Jacob Pullen: “Michael Beasley is probably the best player I’ve ever played with” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
After the defeat of Buducnost (87-81), Justin Cobbs was surprised by the excellent performance of Mega Mozzart in Round 7 of the AdmiralBet ABA League in Belgrade. “We didn’t expect this. They had more energy, played well, made shots and too many offensive rebounds. And that was the reason the final score was like this.” […] The post Justin Cobbs on TalkBasket:”I am comfortable in Buducnost” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The biggest European basketball clubs started February by sharing an invitation to their fans – ‘Let’s walk together!’. The teams of the “Turkish Airlines EuroLeague” and the “7DAYS EuroCup” have invited their communities to join the virtual steps challenge, with a goal to walk for their basketball team, in this way not only expressing support […] The post European basketball clubs throw a challenge – which club will walk more? appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
One of the most successful basketball clubs in Europe with 48 trophies and most notably the European Champion trophy at the Final Four of the EuroLeague in Istanbul in 1992 is the first basketball club in the world embracing the power of blockchain technology, digitalisation, and tokenization by signing a 5-year partnership with Swiss-based Sports […] The post Partizan BC and Blocksport: Technology in service of sport and completely new way of fan engagement appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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 .
