Euroleague Final Four

Arms race between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos in basketball – Major investments and a Galacticos era with a glass court at OAKA

In the summer of 2023, when Panathinaikos decided to change course and completely revamp their basketball department, great expectations were set, although few believed that the “Greens” would reach the pinnacle of European and Greek basketball in their first year.

Fenerbahce hooligans attack Panathinaikos fans ahead of EuroLeague in Berlin

Ahead of the EuroLeague Final Four in basketball on Friday at the Uber Arena in Berlin, clashes have been reported between Turkish hooligans and Greek fans.

Eyewitnesses told Kathimerini that about 100 Fenerbahce hooligans approached the venue as a bloc and broke through railings, while Panathinaikos fans, but also Olympiakos supporters, were waiting to enter the stands.

Fenerbahçe earns Euroleague Final Four spot

Fenerbahçe Beko became the first-ever team to win a Game 5 as the road team to make to the 2024 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final Four, by beating Monaco 80-79 on May 8 night.

Having last made it to the Final Four in 2019, Fenerbahçe will play a semifinal match in Berlin against Panathinaikos on May 24, when Real Madrid takes on Olympiacos in the other semifinal.

Larkin leads Anadolu Efes to overtime win over Baskonia

Shane Larkin had another impressive game in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague on April 1, leading Anadolu Efes to a 111-101 overtime victory against TD Systems Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Larkin was dominant with a season-high 30 points, Krunoslav Simon added 21 for the Turkish side in the Round 33 matchup.

Olympiakos appears to be CSKA's perennial nemesis

Greece's representatives in the Euroleague put two over Russia's on Greek soil, as depleted Olympiakos stunned CSKA once again and Panathinaikos saw off Zenit.

Olympiakos should be officially considered the European champion's jinx team, as CSKA Moscow lost another game to its perennial nemesis, with a 72-59 score on Thursday at the Peace and Friendship Stadium.

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