Over the past 24 hours, several notable events have occurred in the basketball world:
European Basketball
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Real Madrid Advances to Supercopa Final: In a thrilling semifinal of the inaugural Supercopa de la Euroliga held in Abu Dhabi, Real Madrid secured a hard-fought victory over Dubai Basketball, winning 95-98 in overtime. Despite a challenging start, Madrid mounted a significant comeback, with standout performances from Luwawu-Cabarrot (20 points), Walter Tavares (20 points, 7 rebounds), and contributions from Pradilla, Deck, Campazzo, and Andrés Feliz. The team will face Olympiacos in the final on Saturday. (as.com)
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Debut of Pedro Martínez as Real Madrid’s Coach: Pedro Martínez made his official debut as Real Madrid’s head coach, leading the team to a victory in a closely contested match that extended into overtime. He praised the team’s resilience and emphasized the need for improvements in defense and three-point shooting selection. (as.com)
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Fenerbahçe’s Coach Comments on Jantunen’s Adaptation: Sarunas Jasikevicius, head coach of Fenerbahçe, highlighted the positive integration of player Jantunen into Pedro Martínez’s system at Real Madrid. He also acknowledged the competitive landscape of the upcoming Euroliga season, noting the strength of teams like Olympiacos and Real Madrid. (as.com)
Spanish Basketball
- Río Breogán’s Dominant Performance: Río Breogán achieved a decisive victory over Rilski Sportist in the first round of the Basketball Champions League qualifiers. The team, under coach Luis Casimiro, showcased dominance from the outset, with a significant lead at halftime. The next challenge awaits against the winner of the Wurzburg Baskets vs. Manchester Basketball matchup. (as.com)
NBA News
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Keyonte George’s Contract Extension: Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George has signed a multiyear extension, signaling the team’s commitment to his development as part of their ongoing rebuild. (washingtonpost.com)
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Cleveland Cavaliers Promote Brandon Weems: The Cavaliers have elevated Brandon Weems to the position of general manager, aiming to strengthen their front office as they prepare for the upcoming season. (washingtonpost.com)
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Saddiq Bey’s Contract Extension with Pelicans: Forward Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, reflecting the team’s confidence in his contributions. (washingtonpost.com)
College Basketball
- Jakub Urbaniak’s Ineligibility: BYU center signee Jakub Urbaniak has been ruled ineligible by the NCAA. Consequently, Urbaniak will return to Europe to play for Spanish club CB Gran Canaria. (deseret.com)
Legal News
- Former Lakers Players Charged with Illegal Gambling: Former Los Angeles Lakers players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been charged with wire fraud conspiracy and bribery in sporting contests. They are accused of manipulating game outcomes to facilitate fraudulent betting activities. (latimes.com)
Highlights:
- El Madrid se levanta, sufre, gana y jugará otra final europea, Published on Friday, September 18
- El Breogán vence al Rilski Sportist y espera rival en la segunda eliminatoria, Published on Monday, September 14
- Jasikevicius: “El encaje de Jantunen con Pedro Martínez es muy bueno”, Published on Thursday, September 17
