Several hours before JL Bourg took on Panathinaikos at T-Center Athens in the Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament, Frederic Fauthoux sat down with SKWEEK at a particularly interesting moment for both the club he coaches and the national team he leads. Bourg arrived in Athens as the reigning EuroCup champion, only a few months removed from the […]
European basketball is entering a season in which the traditional relationship between sporting success, financial power and access to the continent’s elite is being tested like never before. Few clubs find themselves closer to the centre of that debate than JL Bourg. After reaching the EuroCup final in 2024, the French club went one step […]
Several hours before JL Bourg took on Panathinaikos at T-Center Athens in the Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament, Frederic Fauthoux sat down with SKWEEK at a particularly interesting moment for both the club he coaches and the national team he leads. Bourg arrived in Athens as the reigning EuroCup champion, only a few months removed from the […]
The name printed on the back of a jersey is not always inherited. For some basketball players, it represents childhood, religion, heritage or even a message they want to share with the world. A surname usually helps identify the player wearing the jersey. In some cases, however, the name becomes part of a much deeper […]
From adidas’ ambitious experiment and LeBron James’ infamous outburst to the Cavaliers’ 2016 championship and Panathinaikos’ distinctive uniforms: How short-sleeved jerseys entered basketball and why they have almost completely disappeared. Looking back at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ celebration after winning the 2016 NBA championship, one detail now seems almost unusual. LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and their […]
When Brancou Badio steps onto the court, the name displayed on the back of his jersey immediately stands out. Instead of using “Badio”, the Senegalese international has chosen his first name, “Brancou”. It is not a marketing decision or simply a preference. It is a personal tribute to his family and, more specifically, to his […]
“Why is this guy still on the floor?!” “He scored 10 points in the first quarter and the coach hasn’t put him back in!” “This guy can’t grab a rebound.” “He shouldn’t have the ball in his hands this much. Too many turnovers.” Those are the kinds of comments you’ll hear from the average fan […]
Toko Shengelia speaks to SKWEEK from Abu Dhabi about a new chapter in his career with Dubai Basketball, the ambitions of a club determined to establish itself among Europe’s elite, and his desire to keep chasing the EuroLeague title. The 35-year-old forward opens up about his decision to leave Barcelona, reuniting with Xavi Pascual, playing […]
Nate Reuvers spoke exclusively to SKWEEK about Valencia’s remarkable comeback against Panathinaikos in last season’s EuroLeague playoffs. He explained that, despite falling 2-0 behind, Valencia remained confident after losing the opening two games by a combined three points and only needed to make a few minor adjustments to complete the reverse sweep. Reuvers also praised […]
Five years have passed since the death of Dušan “Duda” Ivković, one of the greatest coaches European basketball has ever produced. Strict but fair, Ivković was a mentor to generations of coaches. Some of the biggest names in the game – Gregg Popovich among them – openly spoke about how much they had learned from […]
Several hours before JL Bourg took on Panathinaikos at T-Center Athens in the Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament, Frederic Fauthoux sat down with SKWEEK at a particularly interesting moment for both the club he coaches and the national team he leads. Bourg arrived in Athens as the reigning EuroCup champion, only a few months removed from the […]
The name printed on the back of a jersey is not always inherited. For some basketball players, it represents childhood, religion, heritage or even a message they want to share with the world. A surname usually helps identify the player wearing the jersey. In some cases, however, the name becomes part of a much deeper […]
From adidas’ ambitious experiment and LeBron James’ infamous outburst to the Cavaliers’ 2016 championship and Panathinaikos’ distinctive uniforms: How short-sleeved jerseys entered basketball and why they have almost completely disappeared. Looking back at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ celebration after winning the 2016 NBA championship, one detail now seems almost unusual. LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and their […]
It is time for something completely different in European basketball, as the first edition of the EuroLeague SuperCup is about to make its debut. The competition tips off Friday and Saturday at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with the idea of giving the entire basketball community a proper introduction to the new season. And after […]
European basketball is entering a season in which the traditional relationship between sporting success, financial power and access to the continent’s elite is being tested like never before. Few clubs find themselves closer to the centre of that debate than JL Bourg. After reaching the EuroCup final in 2024, the French club went one step […]
Basketball is tipping off a new season with several rule changes that fans will notice immediately on the court. Among them is a particularly crucial shift, as it rewires two of the most common whistles when a game turns heated: unsportsmanlike and technical fouls. Starting in the 2026-27 season, the FIBA rulebook introduces a new […]
When Brancou Badio steps onto the court, the name displayed on the back of his jersey immediately stands out. Instead of using “Badio”, the Senegalese international has chosen his first name, “Brancou”. It is not a marketing decision or simply a preference. It is a personal tribute to his family and, more specifically, to his […]
European basketball is entering a season in which the traditional relationship between sporting success, financial power and access to the continent’s elite is being tested like never before. Few clubs find themselves closer to the centre of that debate than JL Bourg. After reaching the EuroCup final in 2024, the French club went one step […]
It is time for something completely different in European basketball, as the first edition of the EuroLeague SuperCup is about to make its debut. The competition tips off Friday and Saturday at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with the idea of giving the entire basketball community a proper introduction to the new season. And after […]
Basketball is tipping off a new season with several rule changes that fans will notice immediately on the court. Among them is a particularly crucial shift, as it rewires two of the most common whistles when a game turns heated: unsportsmanlike and technical fouls. Starting in the 2026-27 season, the FIBA rulebook introduces a new […]
When Brancou Badio steps onto the court, the name displayed on the back of his jersey immediately stands out. Instead of using “Badio”, the Senegalese international has chosen his first name, “Brancou”. It is not a marketing decision or simply a preference. It is a personal tribute to his family and, more specifically, to his […]
Sterling Brown’s reflections on BasketNews on last season reopened a conversation that never truly ended in Belgrade. Partizan did not simply have a disappointing year on the court. It went through a period in which basketball was constantly overshadowed by change, internal tension and a complete lack of stability. The campaign began with high expectations, […]
Toko Shengelia speaks to SKWEEK from Abu Dhabi about a new chapter in his career with Dubai Basketball, the ambitions of a club determined to establish itself among Europe’s elite, and his desire to keep chasing the EuroLeague title. The 35-year-old forward opens up about his decision to leave Barcelona, reuniting with Xavi Pascual, playing […]
Project B does not want to become another basketball league fighting for a small piece of an already crowded calendar. Its stated ambition is considerably larger: to rethink where elite basketball is played, how players participate in the business they create, how fans consume the sport and, ultimately, whether basketball can become the biggest sport […]
Starting in March 2027, Delonte West will once again receive money tied to his NBA career. After more than a decade away from the NBA 2K series, his likeness has been restored to the latest edition of the popular video game, bringing with it licensing payments for the use of his name and image. For […]
