Eurocup
It’s time for the Basketball Champions League and the EuroCup to become one
At a time when the EuroLeague is exceeding all expectations for interest, the EuroCup has taken two steps back and its merger with the Basketball Champions League now appears to be a one-way street. Spyros Cavalieratos writes.
The interest in the EuroLeague regular season has surpassed all expectations and the fight for participation in the playoffs is sensational. With ten laps to go, neither the top eight nor the home advantage is certain, everything can be turned upside down within 1-2 races.
Anyone is capable of beating anyone on their day. Even if first plays last, no one puts their hand on the result. That’s why a serious discussion about increasing the teams has flared up, which should continue after the regular season, because 8 out of 18 is small and unfair – Dimitris Itoudis also argued on the subject in an interview with Haris Stavrou and Sportish a few days ago.
European basketball is not just the EuroLeague
The play-ins introduced by the NBA are also a one-way street for the EuroLeague, bringing the number of those remaining in action with the post season to 10 or even 12.
But European basketball isn’t just the EuroLeague and shouldn’t be just the EuroLeague. The subject of the windows for the national teams with the miserable calendar for which the EuroLeague is responsible and which FIBA condones, we will not examine here – unable to react.
The issue that will concern us is the rest of the events between the clubs, which can and should be of a high standard.
At the moment, the EuroCup is essentially uninteresting due to its implementation. Two groups of 10, 16 out of 20 play on and play for their lives after the details of the knockout games. Normal season with minimal interest, basketball level not very high, matches are played and basically nobody cares.
If it weren’t for the big ticket goal of one year for the EuroLeague, it would be the least interesting of the competition.
To create a really strong second division
At the same time, the Basketball Champions League is more qualitative and has more big names in European basketball. In fact, the BCL is by far the second competition in Europe, only this split doesn’t make it any more interesting. Also, it has no connection to the EuroLeague.
Of course the BCL system could be different and more games could be played, at least in FIBA they recognize that there is room for improvement and are studying this.
Be that as it may, both the EuroCup and the Basketball Champions League are far from the EuroLeague. With each passing day, the distance grows, and at the end of the day, that only hurts European basketball.
So it’s time to merge the EuroCup with the BCL to create a really strong second division in European basketball.
And not just to increase interest, but to have a connection to all basketball in the old continent now. The second event is attended by teams that win a place at the national championships, and the winners have the right to participate in the EuroLeague…
Why does something so simple have no followers in all of European basketball?
PS European arbitration also needs to be consolidated. Immediately. There are many good European referees, but they are split between FIBA and EuroLeague. This is how many bad referees survive in both FIBA and EuroLeague. And we’ve been talking about FIBA referees for a long time, but the problem there is smaller compared to the top interclub competition.
Source: sport 24
I am a sports journalist who has been writing for a news website since 2015. My work primarily focuses on sports news, but I have also written about other topics such as technology and the arts. I have an extensive background in journalism, having worked as a reporter for a local newspaper before moving to a news website.
Eurocup
Aris was removed from Turk Telecom after a triumphant double qualification in Ankara
A great victory in Ankara for Aris, who won 95-85 against Turk Telecom and took a decisive step towards qualification for the next phase of the EuroCup.
Aris celebrated its third away win in the EuroCup on Tuesday evening (December 19th) when it won the 12th game of the competition with 95:85 against Turk Telecom.
The yellow and black team improved to 5-7 and took a big step forward as they now have two wins in as many games against the Turkish team, which in turn fell to 3-9. The next opponent is Slask in Alexandrio, a game that Aris will have to endure to get even closer to the round of 16 of the EuroCup.
Vassilis Toliopoulos was once again Aris’ leader in both execution and creation, with Roberts Blumbergs showing how important he is to this year’s squad and Gallinat – Harrell following suit. Full performance from Jonathan Starc, who looks significantly higher quality and, above all, fitter than his predecessor Marcus Carr. The Thessalonians were efficient on the two points and made few mistakes, they used their fouls correctly and achieved the result.
Turk Telecom was badly misled from three-point range, except for Stephen Enoch in the first half and Tyrone Wallace (30 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, but also 5 turnovers) had no one else on a good night and is now find themselves in a difficult situation with regard to their future in the organization.
THE REFEREES: Garcia, Radojkovic, Haliko
THE DECADES: 21-24, 41-46, 59-66, 85-95
TURKISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS (Ernak): Guler 3 (1), Saibir 6 (4 rebounds), Youngmur, Palmer 10 (2/5 2-points, 0/6 3-points, 6/12 shots), Wallace 30 (6/7 2- Points) pointers, 4/9 3-pointers, 6/6 shots, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 turnovers), Akiel 2, Ulubai 15 (3/4 2-pointers, 2/9 3-pointers, 3/3 shots ), Sab, Enoch 12 (5/7 2-pointers, 2/2 shots, 9 rebounds), Ulusoy 7 (1 3-pointers, 4 rebounds, 6 assists), Bicher
MARS (Castritis): Slaftsakis, Stark 19 (5/6 2-points, 2/3 3-points, 3/4 shots), Toliopoulos 20 (3/5 2-points, 4/10 3-points, 6 rebounds, 9 Assists), Bloombergs 12 (3/3 twos, 1/1 threes, 3/3 shots, 2 assists, 3 steals), Fillios, Bohorides 8, Persedis 3 (1), De Souza 4, Harrell 10 (2/4 twos , 2/4 threes), Bankston 7, Galinat 12 (3/8 threes)
Turk Telecom team statistics: 21/29 2-pointers, 8/32 3-pointers, 19/25 shots, 33 rebounds (19 defensive – 14 offensive), 18 assists, 5 steals, 3 blocks, 14 turnovers, 20 fouls
Mars Team Statistics: 21/34 2-pointers, 13/30 3-pointers, 14/19 shots, 32 rebounds (18 defensive – 14 offensive), 17 assists, 8 steals, 5 blocks, 12 turnovers, 27 fouls
The next games of the two teams: On matchday 13, Turk Telecom will play in Germany against Ulm (December 26th, 8:30 p.m.), while Aris Slask will host Alexandria (December 27th, 8:00 p.m.).
Source: sport 24
I am a sports journalist who has been writing for a news website since 2015. My work primarily focuses on sports news, but I have also written about other topics such as technology and the arts. I have an extensive background in journalism, having worked as a reporter for a local newspaper before moving to a news website.
Eurocup
Marcus Carr has passed away from Mars
Aris got an early divorce from Canadian guard Marcus Carr.
KAE Aris announced its collaboration with Marcus Carr on Thursday (December 14th) at 12:00 p.m. The Canadian guard did not perform as expected despite the time he received from Yannis Kastritis and eventually left Thessaloniki after Jonathan Stark took over.
“We sincerely thank the Canadian guard for his contribution to the team and wish him all the best for the rest of his career.” the team said in its statement.
In 11 games with the Aris jersey in the EuroCup, Carr recorded 7.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1 steal and 1.4 turnovers, while in 10 games in the Stoiximan Basket League he recorded 7.4 points, 1 .5 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
Source: sport 24
I am a sports journalist who has been writing for a news website since 2015. My work primarily focuses on sports news, but I have also written about other topics such as technology and the arts. I have an extensive background in journalism, having worked as a reporter for a local newspaper before moving to a news website.
Eurocup
Tough, efficient and victorious Aris, who caught Lietkambelis 4:7
Aris showed a great performance, defeated Lietkambelis 69:60 and increased to 4:7 after the 11th EuroCup game.
Aris celebrated its fourth win in eleven EuroCup games on Tuesday evening (December 12) when it beat Lietkambelis 69-60 in a terrible derby in Alexandria.
The yellow-blacks (2:3 at home and 2:4 away) did not make up the 10-point lead with which they were defeated in Lithuania (84:74), but are still within reach of qualifying for the next one Thanks to their fighting spirit, they secured victory.
The Lithuanians fell to 4:7 (3:2 at home and 1:5 away), who finished the game with a very poor ratio on two points, had 12 assists for 23 errors and had few players in good shape.
Vassilis Toliopoulos with 16 and Ronnie Harrell with 18 points were the first scorers for the yellow and black, who had Jonathan Stark in the 12 but did not use him. Dimitris Katsivelis was left out.
Former NBA player (with the Detroit Pistons) Davydas Sirvidis led Lietkampelis with 16 points on 3/3 two-pointers, 2/4 three-pointers and 4/5 shots in 29 minutes.
THE REFEREES: Aliaga, Udyanski, Majic
THE DECADES: 18-16, 35-24, 47-44, 69-60
MARS (Castritis): Slaftsakis, Toliopoulos 16 (2/4 two-pointers, 2/8 three-pointers, 6/7 shots, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 errors), Carr 3 (1/5 shots, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals ), Bloombergs 5 (1), Fillios, Bohorides 2 (1/6 shots), Persedis, De Souza 8 (4/5 twos, 8 rebounds), Harrell 18 (3/5 twos, 4/10 threes, 3 rebounds, 5 steals), Bankston 4 (2 blocks), Gallinat 13 (3)
LIETCAMBELIS (Canac): Lelevicius 2, Stuknis 2, Slavinskas (6 rebounds), Maldunas 1, Varnas 12 (3/8 two-pointers, 1/6 three-pointers, 3/5 shots, 5 rebounds, 4 fouls), Bircevic 8 (2), Orelik 9 (3/5 3-pointers, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 6 turnovers), Popovich 10 (5/10 2-pointers, 5 rebounds), Sirvidis 16 (3/3 2-pointers, 2/4 3-pointers -Throws, 4/5 shots, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 fouls)
Mars Team Statistics: 15/28 2-pointers, 10/35 3-pointers, 9/10 shots, 31 rebounds (24 defensive – 7 offensive), 13 assists, 10 steals, 4 blocks, 11 turnovers
Lietkampelis’ team statistics: 13/32 2-pointers, 8/19 3-pointers, 10/16 shots, 39 rebounds (31 defensive – 8 offensive), 12 assists, 4 steals, 1 block, 23 fouls
The next games of the two teams: On matchday 12, Aris will play in Ankara against Turk Telecom (December 19th, 7:00 p.m.), while Lietkambelis will host Ulm (December 19th, 7:00 p.m.).
Source: sport 24
I am a sports journalist who has been writing for a news website since 2015. My work primarily focuses on sports news, but I have also written about other topics such as technology and the arts. I have an extensive background in journalism, having worked as a reporter for a local newspaper before moving to a news website.
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