VTB League Wednesday roundup

Nizhny Novgorod and Lietuvos Rytas both progressed to the semi-finals of the VTB League after winning their respective series’ on Wednesday. Russian club Nizhny defeated Khimky 84-64 at home after another amazing performance to sweep its series 3-0. Lietuvos Rytas too swept its series by gunning down Triumph Lyubertsy 87-97 on the road to progress…

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Eurocup First and Second teams named

With the Eurocup season over and Valencia crowned champions for a record third time, it is that time of the season where the best players in the competition are honoured. Euroleague Basketball has revealed the players who have made the most impact in the Eurocup this season by naming the Player of the Year, the…

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Leo Lyons departs Nizhny Novgorod

Leo Lyons (206 cm, Missouri’09) has parted ways with Russian VTB League club and Eurocup participant NC Nizhny Novgorod. The 26-year-old former Mizzou forward played a total of five games for Nizhny Novgorod in the VTB League and he produced averages of 12.4 ppg and 4.4 rpg. He moved to Nizhny Novgorod in January 2014…

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VTB United League roundup

The first round of the VTB United League 1/8 finals has been completed and it was a good round to travel as only one club managed to pick up a home win. The teams celebrating taking a 1-0 series lead are Spartak St Petersburg, Krasnie Krilya, Nizhny Novgorod, and Lokomotiv Kuban. Spartak St. Petersburg vs.…

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Valencia and Unics reach Eurocup final

After a long and very tough Eurocup campaign, the final has been set and will take place between Valencia and Unics Kazan in just over two weeks time. Up for grabs in the home and away format finals series will be a place in next season´s Euroleague and of course the honor of being crowned…

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Valencia eyes final after Novgorod win

Valencia Basket took a step towards the Final of the Eurocup by defeating Nizhny Novgorod 84-75 in the first leg of their two game semi final. The Spanish team used home court advantage to carve out a 9 point lead heading into next week´s deciding game in Russia. Valencia could now become the first team…

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Eurocup semifinalists decided

The Eurocup Semifinals have been set after Game 2 of the Quarterfinals decided the fates of the remaining clubs on Wednesday. As you would expect nearing the business end of the competition, the Basketball was hugely competitive, exciting, and full of drama. Only one series finished as a sweep as clubs gave no quarter at…

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Eurocup Quarterfinals: Game 1 recap

The Eurocup has already thrown up thrills and spills aplenty throughout the season and the Quarterfinals are continuing that trend. Game 1 of this phase as now passed and fans around Europe were treated to high class Basketball as teams jostle to carve a path to the Semifinals. Home court advantage has proved pivotal so…

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Eurocup: Quarterfinal teams decided

The Quarterfinal stage of the Eurocup has been locked in after game 2 of the Eighthfinals was completed on Wednesday. The qualified teams now take their place in the next round of the competition as the path to the title becomes clearer. Three of the eight Eighthfinals series games proved to be sweeps, but there…

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Eurocup: four more books Last 32 places

After a busy evening of action in the Eurocup on Wednesday, four more teams booked their places in the Last 32 and one more could join them if ALBA Berlin defeats Virtus Roma tomorrow. There were a total of 18 games around the continent as Round 8 of this season´s Regular Season competition continued. Last…

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