Posts Tagged ‘Baskonia’
Baskonia fires coach Dusko Ivanovic and brings back Neven Spahija
Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz named Neven Spahija as its head coach on Monday. He replaces Dusko Ivanovic, who was dismissed earlier in the day. Spahija, 59, returns to the EuroLeague for the first time since 2018 when he coached Maccabi Tel Aviv. Since then, he has served as an assistant coach with Memphis in the NBA and as…
Read MoreBaskonia adds Alex Barrera
On the eve of the new EuroLeague season, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz signed swingman Alex Barrera to a temporary contract on Wednesday. Barerra (196 cm, 28 years old) has spent a decade in the Spanish League playing for Joventut Badalona, his original club, as well as Manresa and Burgos. All told, he has averaged 10:24 minutes, 3.1…
Read MoreSteven Enoch tabbed by Baskonia
Steven Enoch (210 cm, C/F) is moving up in the world of pro basketball as he has signed with EuroLeague side TD Systems Baskonia Victoria-Gasteiz. Steven Enoch played in the ACB last year, his first out of college. In 36 games for Obradoiro, he averaged an impressive 9.6 ppg and 4.3 rebounds. Steven Enoch, 25…
Read MoreFrantz Massenat to Baskonia
Frantz Massenat (193 cm, G) is on his way to defending ACB champion TD Systems Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz. Massenat will finish the season in Spain. Massenat played the season thus far for Pesaro in the Italian SerieA. Massenat averaged 11.2 ppg and 2.9 assists in 16 games. He played in the ACB last year when he…
Read MoreLuca Vildoza finalizes deal with Knicks
Luca Vildoza and the New York Knicks have reach an agreement on a four-year deal, and the Argentine guard is on the verge of joining the NBA club. Vildoza could make his NBA debut this weekend, according to the New York Post. The 6-foot-3 guard leaves the Spanish Liga Endessa to embark on his new…
Read MoreReal Madrid advances to EuroLeague playoffs after blowout win over Fenerbahce
Real Madrid dominated Fenerbahce on the road in the final game of the regular season (67-93) and secured its place in the EuroLeague playoffs. The “Whites” were unstoppable from start to finish and led by 20 in the second quarter to cruise to the win. The Turks (already qualified) couldn’t come closer than eight points…
Read MoreBayern Munich advances to EuroLeague playoffs for first time in club history
Bayern Munich made history on Thursday night and advanced to the playoffs of the EuroLeague for the first time in club history. The Bavarians endured a late thriller at Audi Dome and edged Zalgiris Kaunas to secure their place in the postseason. With the hosts down by one and three second remaining (69-70), Vladimir Lucic…
Read MoreOlympiacos officially eliminated from EuroLeague playoffs after loss to Fenerbahce
Olympiacos saw its three-game winning streak in the EuroLeague come to an end on Friday night and has been officially eliminated from the playoffs. The “Reds” lost for the 17th time this season, this time to Fenerbahce at Piece and Friendship Stadium (71-76). The Turks led from start to finish and endured the comeback of…
Read MoreBaskonia makes wild comeback over Zenit Saint Petersburg to maintain EuroLeague playoff push
Baskonia made one of the biggest comebacks in EuroLeague history and survived a late thriller over Zenit Saint Petersburg, remaining alive in the playoff race. The Basques were down by 13 points at halftime (45-32) and trailed by 14 (72-58) midway through the fourth quarter, coming close to a painful defeat. However, they turned things…
Read MoreFC Barcelona becomes first team to officially qualify for the EuroLeague playoffs
FC Barcelona became the first team that officially secured its place in the EuroLeague playoffs, after Zalgiris Kaunas’ loss to Anadolu Efes. After surviving a late thriller over arch rivals Real Madrid on Thursday (76-81), FC Barcelona improved to 21-8 and remained on top of the EuroLeague standings. Furthermore, the defeat of Zalgiris Kaunas ensured…
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