2025-05-23
In a night filled with heartbreak for Olympiacos Piraeus, it was Evan Fournier who stood out – both for his dazzling performance on the court and the raw, tearful emotion he displayed after the final buzzer.
Recommended  2025-05-23 AS Monaco’s rising star Matthew Strazel is embracing the biggest weekend of his professional career with calm confidence, grounded focus, and a rapidly growing game that has captured the attention of European basketball.
 2025-05-23 Before a wide-open race for the 2025 EuroLeague title, BasketNews surveyed 14 players from the EuroLeague teams that did not qualify for this year's Final Four, asking them to weigh in on who they believe will lift the trophy. While two teams emerged as clear favorites among the players' predictions, Tornike Shengelia chose an outcome no one else did. Virtus Bologna star believes that
 2025-05-23 There's something poetic about reaching the pinnacle of a basketball season with your biggest supporter in the stands. For Errick McCollum, the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi represents more than just a shot at glory. After Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul punched its ticket to the big event, Errick knew he'd be making the trip to Abu Dhabi.
 2025-05-23 As Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens' pre-Final Four media day wound down in the shadowy corridors of OAKA, most players had already finished their rounds of cameras, lights, and microphones. The air was thick with anticipation – and fatigue. Just a few interviews remained before the team would shift its full focus toward Abu Dhabi and the EuroLeague's biggest stage.
 2025-05-23 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul forwards Nigel Hayes-Davis and Tarik Biberovic are drawing strong interest from the NBA, general manager Derya Yannier recently confirmed. While Hayes-Davis subtly dodged this question during the media availability ahead of the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, Biberovic was more open – but made it clear his attention is fully on the present.
 2025-05-22 In Abu Dhabi, Shaquielle McKissic seems to have found a home in the desert. "Amazing," he said when asked by BasketNews about the Final Four's setting. "Love the city, love the experience. You know, I went to Arizona State, so I really like the desert. I felt at home the moment I got off the plane."
 2025-05-22 Olympiacos Piraeus guard Keenan Evans has not played since May 26, 2024. In just a couple of days, it will mark a full year since his last official game, not exactly the kind of anniversary anyone wants to celebrate. The reason? A ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee, suffered during last season's Lithuanian League semifinals while he was still with Zalgiris Kaunas.
 2025-05-22 Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens wing Cedi Osman recently said that he might invite his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James to the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi. "Maybe if I shoot him a text… why not?" he said. So, did he actually send the text?
 2025-05-22 Even though Scottie Wilbekin played for only 2 minutes in this season's EuroLeague, he was included in the Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul traveling party to Abu Dhabi. Wilbekin tore his ACL in Round 1 against Olympiacos and was ruled out for the remainder of the season. 7.5 months later, the 32-year-old confirmed that he's making strong progress in his rehab.
 2025-05-22 Two years ago, the idea of Lorenzo Brown, Wade Baldwin, and Bonzie Colson playing in a EuroLeague Final Four—on opposing teams—would have seemed far-fetched.
 2025-05-22 After a quiet NBA season and a trade to the Phoenix Suns, Vasilije Micic is now setting his sights on the FIBA EuroBasket 2025, where he plans to suit up for Serbia.
 2025-05-22 Juancho Hernangomez landed in Greece in the summer of 2023 with a chip on his shoulder, an MVP medal from EuroBasket in his bag, and one big mission: to matter again. A full EuroLeague season later, it's safe to say he delivered.
 2025-05-22 As EuroLeague officials prepare to present a major expansion project in Abu Dhabi, one question looms large: who would be the 20th team? According to BasketNews sources, EuroLeague clubs are set to meet and review the league's plan to expand from 18 to 20 teams for the 2025–26 season on Friday.
 2025-05-22 Despite dismissing rumors linking him to Hapoel Tel Aviv in Serbian media, Phoenix Suns guard Vasilije Micic confirmed to BasketNews that there is interest between the EuroCup champions and former EuroLeague MVP.
 2025-05-22 Hello people, this is Rytis from URBONUS Podcast, and I'm here to share my Final Four predictions with you. Friday night, the first semifinal, Fenerbahce facing Panathinaikos. Two European powerhouses, two big traditional clubs, two clubs dreaming about the title.
 2025-05-22 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul were the last team to arrive in Abu Dhabi ahead of the upcoming EuroLeague Final Four. AS Monaco, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, and Olympiacos Piraeus gathered on Tuesday, while the Turkish powerhouse decided to check in on Wednesday. So, why's that? In short, this season.
 2025-05-21 The EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi has already begun. Although the semifinals aren't until Friday, all the teams have already arrived at the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island hotel, where they were welcomed in an unprecedented manner – much like a Final Four held outside of Europe. All four teams were greeted with a traditional Ayyala welcoming, performed by members of the Mubarak Al Atiba Group.
 2025-05-21 Some say experience and staying cool in clutch moments are the keys to winning in high-stakes games like the EuroLeague Final Four. And sure, there will be no shortage of seasoned vets in Abu Dhabi from May 23 to 25. Take AS Monaco playmaker Nick Calathes, for example – he is heading to the Final Four with his fourth different team. That kind of resume speaks for itself.
 2025-05-21 With the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi just around the corner, it's the perfect time to revisit some of the most incredible individual performances and all-time records in Final Four history.
 2025-05-20 Nikola Mirotic always had the ability to surprise us with his free agent choices in previous years. In 2019, the Montenegrin player was still in the NBA. During free agency, he received several multi-year offers that would have guaranteed him a place in the American league, some of which were also quite advantageous from a financial perspective.
 2025-05-20 Hi everyone, this is Rytis from Urbonus Podcast. I have another short video for you, and now I'm gonna talk about the five most surprising, or let's say breakout players of the season in the EuroLeague. There was a lot to choose from. It was kinda hard for me to choose only five players. I would love to extend this list to at least ten.
 2025-05-20 Marco Baldi has seen it all. For over three decades, the managing director of ALBA Berlin has helped shape not just a basketball club, but a culture. Under his guidance, ALBA evolved from a promising local team to a widely respected organization known for youth development, sustainability, and innovation.
 2025-05-19 One of the most iconic moments of the 2024 EuroLeague Final Four involved a player who had almost been invisible for the better part of the season. Just minutes after Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens had overpowered Real Madrid in the title game, Luca Vildoza could be seen perching on the rim, net around his neck, smiling like a man who'd beaten more than just Real Madrid.
 2025-05-19 We are getting closer and closer to the crucial moment of the EuroLeague season, namely the Final Four, which will be held in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi for the first time in the history of the competition.
 2025-05-19 Panathinaikos Athens, Olympiacos Piraeus, Fenerbahce Istanbul, and AS Monaco are set to compete for the EuroLeague title from May 23-25 in Abu Dhabi. However, they're not just battling for EuroLeague glory – there's a financial incentive on the line. BasketNews examined the prize money at stake for the four teams if they manage to win the two most important games of the 2024-25 season.
 2025-05-16 In May 2025, Galatasaray reached a significant milestone by finishing as runners-up in the Basketball Champions League (BCL) Final Four held at the SUNEL Arena in Athens. Despite a valiant effort, they were bested by Unicaja Malaga, who secured their second consecutive BCL title with an 83-67 victory.
 2025-05-16 Hello guys, this is Rytis once again, and now I'm gonna rank the top five EuroLeague free agents according to me. The list is pretty impressive. Donatas actually gave me the list of players who are currently under the last year of their contract, and it's really impressive how many free agents there will be in the market.
 2025-05-15 Antonio Jesus Lopez Nieto knows what pressure feels like. Before becoming president of  Unicaja Malaga, he spent over two decades making the toughest calls in the world's most heated football stadiums. As an elite FIFA referee, Lopez Nieto officiated in a World Cup, a UEFA Euro, two Copa America tournaments, and a long list of Champions League clashes.
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