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In this URBONUS Q&A session, Gytis Blazevicius and Augustas Suliauskas discuss the upcoming FIBA Qualifying window for the World Cup 2027, preview the most important matchups to look out for and answer other questions. – BasketNews Prediction - Compete and Prove your Basketball IQ: https://prediction.basketnews.com The full episode is available exclusively to BN+ members. Join here: https://basketnews.com/plus Full BN+ episode topics: What to look out for in the next FIBA Qualifying Window?; Ranking Top 5 power forwards in the EuroLeague; Baldwin vs Lessort scuffle & should PAO do something?; Are domestic cups overrated?; Fake news on Francisco to Barcelona; Most insightful basketball minds we spoke to; Favorite 2K of all-time & FIBA mod story; Should Baldwin's shot be our new merch?; Has Saras done more than Zeljko for Fener already?; Will ‘the big sharks' steal all Valencia's players?.

Elijah Bryant joins URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas and Gytis Blazevicius to discuss the biggest EuroLeague career transformations in recent years, spotlighting the most improved players who went from role guys to real stars.

Back-to-back NBA and EuroLeague champion Elijah Bryant joins URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas & Gytis Blazevicius, and tackles a series of dilemmas – from atmosphere and playing style to the championship experience – as he compares both leagues and picks what he prefers.

Protect your privacy anywhere you go. Visit here or use code BASKETNEWS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas discuss which NBA players it might be time to see in Europe and rank them in a tier list based on the impact they'd have in the EuroLeague right now. Alongside some well-known names, they also throw in one NBA wildcard you probably won't expect.

URBONUS' host Donatas Urbonas is joined by Monaco's Jaron Blossomgame and Daniel Theis to discuss a EuroLeague All-Star format that could truly be must-watch. They draft Team Europe vs Team World rosters, pick contestants for the dunk contest and 3-point shootout, debate the best venue for the event, and add one key idea that could take the whole All-Star weekend to another level. Topics: Why the EuroLeague needs an All-Star Game (0:00); The perfect venue for it (6:00); We can't agree on the 3-point contest lineup (8:52); The 4 most exciting EuroLeague dunkers (17:30); Team Europe vs. Team World rosters (24:28); The one thing that would take it to the next level (38:25).

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas and Gytis Blazevicius are joined by Elijah Bryant to react to Nigel Hayes-Davis signing with Panathinaikos. More content featuring Elijah Bryant is coming next week.

In a URBONUS Q&A session, Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas discuss the latest on Nigel Hayes-Davis' market situation, a debate that even Kendrick Nunn joined on social media. The full episode is available exclusively to BN+ members. Join here. Full BN+ episode topics: Is Nigel Hayes-Davis really worth that contract?; Patty Mills' possible destinations in Europe; Are Russian teams returning under a new CEO?; Augustas was disappointed with this question; Big update on Nadir Hifi's contract situation; When is Kendrick Nunn coming back?; We found a possible Francisco replacement for Zalgiris; Hardest schedule & who might fall out of the play-in; The reason behind Bartzokas' Dubai conflict; Reacting to the Super Bowl halftime show; The basketball stuff we collected as kids.

URBONUS' Rytis Vysniauskas & Gytis Blazevicius react to Panathinaikos Athens win against Real Madrid with a Jerian Grant game winner. The guys break down the factors that led to PAO's win and highlight key performances from Sloukas, Grant, Osman & others. Episode partner: — ELABET – the leading Online Betting destination. More: https://shorturl.at/RLzSd

Protect your privacy anywhere you go. Visit https://surfshark.com/basketnews or use code BASKETNEWS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Mike James and Jaron Blossomgame join URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas to name the three biggest threats on the road to the EuroLeague title. They also share their favorite players and must-watch teams, and reveal behind-the-scenes stories, including wild pregame routines from Vassilis Spanoulis and Mike James. Topics:  Incredible stat about Mike & Jaron (0:00);  Monaco's top 3 title threats (5:54);  Reacting to the chaos in PAO (20:41); What's really going on in Monaco? (22:43);  Their favorite teams & players to watch (27:05);  Great players on the wrong teams (29:29); The toughest underdog to play against (34:49);  The most improved EuroLeague star (37:08); Mike James rips the EuroLeague for THIS (38:51); Will NBA Europe extend Mike's career? (43:01); The most anticipated NBA trade (46:02); Mike fires back at a BN+ take: not a hustler? (47:00); Mike explain the difference between NBA & EuroLeague defense (48:02); Blossomgame reveals unique story behind his journey (49:17); Mike James &  Spanoulis' routine will blow your mind (52:14).

Protect your privacy anywhere you go. Visit https://surfshark.com/basketnews or use code BASKETNEWS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! EuroLeague champion Errick McCollum joins URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas & Gytis Blazevicius to pick 3 biggest surprises and 3 biggest disappointments of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season so far.

EuroLeague champion Errick McCollum joins URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas & Gytis Blazevicius to discuss why Fenerbahce Istanbul let him go after his incredible run in 2025.

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas and Gytis Blazevicius react to Olympiacos' impressive win over Barcelona, highlighting the crazy numbers behind it and why the Greeks are starting to look like a truly scary team. Episode partner: — ELABET – the leading Online Betting destination. More: https://shorturl.at/RLzSd

Protect your privacy anywhere you go. Visit https://surfshark.com/basketnews or use code BASKETNEWS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! EuroLeague champion Errick McCollum joins URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas & Gytis Blazevicius to rank the Top 5 best in-season signings of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season.

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas and Gytis Blazevicius react to the EuroLeague CEO change and discuss what's next for the league facing competition from NBA Europe.

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas & Gytis Blazevicius discuss & rank the funniest/craziest/most absurd things from this EuroLeague season and answer other questions from BN+ members. The full episode is available exclusively to BN+ members. Join here. Full BN+ episode topics: Ranking the season's craziest moments; Is Cory Joseph the right fit for Olympiacos?; A BN+ member's bold take on Ergin Ataman; Do regular-season games really matter?; Worst budget-to-results teams; Was Donatas' James Harden interview the worst?; Reacting to Real's success; What happened to Kenneth Faried?; Stop being so harsh on Olympiacos; Is Zvezda closer to the playoffs or another rebuild?; Could NBA Europe steal EuroLeague stars?; Does this absence expose Zalgiris' roster balance?; Why does Real want NBA Europe?; How could the EuroLeague respond to NBA Europe?; The real reason we don't do 1-hour podcasts anymore.

Protect your privacy anywhere you go. Visit https://surfshark.com/basketnews or use code BASKETNEWS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! EuroLeague champion Errick McCollum joins URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas and Gytis Blazevicius to sort the true EuroLeague title contenders from the pretenders, and he also shares his Final Four prediction.

URBONUS co-hosts Donatas Urbonas & Gytis Blazevicius react Maccabi Tel Aviv fans insulting chants towards Panathinaikos Athens coach Ergin Ataman. They also break down the reasons for PAO's 2nd straight away loss in the absence of Kendrick Nunn. Episode partner: — ELABET – the leading Online Betting destination. More: https://shorturl.at/RLzSd

URBONUS co-hosts Donatas Urbonas & Gytis Blazevicius react to the 2 game winning streak of Crvena Zvezda and the latest win against AS Monaco. Guys break down the key aspects that allowed Red Star to come back from double-digit deficit.

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius answer a BN+ member's question in a Q&A session and build a €25M roster they believe could win the EuroLeague. The full episode is available exclusively to BN+ members. Join here. Full BN+ episode topics: We've built a EuroLeague team with a €25M budget; Latest NBA Europe updates; What do we think of Motiejunas as CEO?; How do you stop Nunn and Mike James?; We don't want this in the EuroLeague; Is a new Greek powerhouse emerging?; What's going on with Cory Joseph & Monaco?; Our funniest EuroLeague throws; Why does Moses Wright get so much criticism?; Is Cameron Payne a waste of money?; Where does Olympiacos rank in close games?; Augis and Gytis played vs Zalgiris legends.

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas and Gytis Blazevicius react to the recent Sarunas Jasikevicius extension with Fenerbahce Istanbul. Is the Lithuanian coach the best in Europe at the moment?

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas and Gytis Blazevicius react to a rollercoaster week for Greek teams, with Olympiacos crushing Partizan by 38 points and Panathinaikos suffering a surprising loss to Bayern. Episode partner: — ELABET – the leading Online Betting destination.   

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius rank all 20 EuroLeague teams in their monthly Power Ranking. Which teams have risen to the top & which have fallen from grace? Protect your privacy anywhere you go. Visit https://surfshark.com/basketnews or use code BASKETNEWS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius pick their EuroLeague dark horse to surprise everyone this season during a Q&A session. The full episode is available exclusively to BN+ members. Join here. Full BN+ episode topics: We Picked Dark Horse To Shock EuroLeague; Is Ataman Having Problems At PAO?; Why Zvezda Collapsed; The Best Ex-Paris Player Who'll Surprise You; Are We Going Back To Athens?; Our Game-Winner Over Arvydas Sabonis.

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas react to Fenerbahce's win over Olympiacos, their 10th victory in the last 11 games, and discuss whether the EuroLeague champions have a strong case for winning back-to-back titles. Episode partners: — Surfshark VPN. Protect your privacy anywhere you go. Visit https://surfshark.com/basketnews or use code BASKETNEWS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! — ELABET – the leading Online Betting destination. More: https://shorturl.at/RLzSd

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas and Gytis Blazevicius answer BN+ members question & discuss the signing of Tyrique Jones to Olympiacos Piraeus. The full episode is available exclusively to BN+ members. Join here: https://basketnews.com/plus Full BN+ episode topics: Our quick impressions from Athens & Istanbul derbies; Does this move make Fener a title contender?; What Zeljko would do with drunk PAO players; Our ideas for EuroLeague jersey retirements; Crazy but possible EuroLeague-to-NCAA scenarios; Are PAO fans overrated?; Would you trade Milutinov for all PAO centers?; Coach Kazlauskas claims a EuroLeague mafia exists; The odds of Fener winning back-to-back titles; Why Yabusele & Hayes-Davis aren't coming back to Europe; These EuroLeague coaches on Twitter would be wild.

URBONUS Rytis Vysniauskas & Augustas Suliauskas share their hot takes after the Greek Derby in OAKA where Olympiacos got their 10th straight win in the EuroLeague over their arch-rivals. The guys discuss Tyler Dorsey's heroics, Nikola Milutinov's huge impact in the paint, one change Giorgos Bartzokas made in the clutch, and what Panathinaikos missed. Episode partners: — ELABET – the leading Online Betting destination. More: https://shorturl.at/RLzSd — Surfshark VPN. Protect your privacy anywhere you go. Visit https://surfshark.com/basketnews or use code BASKETNEWS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius give their bold predictions for 2026 in both the EuroLeague and the NBA.

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius give out awards for different basketball categories in the year 2025.

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius select the top 3 EuroLeague players at each position and debate their picks. The full episode is available exclusively to BN+ members – make sure to subscribe to BN+. Join our BN+ community for more unique content.

URBONUS' Augustas Suliauskas & Gytis Blazevicius put all 20 EuroLeague teams into tiers from Final Four contenders, to playoff/play-in bucket and one's that should already bury their season.  Episode partners: — ELABET – the leading Online Betting destination. — Surfshark VPN. Protect your privacy anywhere you go. Use code BASKETNEWS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!

URBONUS' Augustas Suliauskas & Gytis Blazevicius go through every EuroLeague team and give each a specific Christmas wish. Episode partners: — ELABET – the leading Online Betting destination. — Surfshark VPN. Protect your privacy anywhere you go. Use code BASKETNEWS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!

URBONUS' Augustas Suliauskas & Gytis Blazevicius put their most awaited EuroLeague derbies in a tier-list and preview the upcoming Greek derby mathcup. The full episode is available exclusively to BN+ members. Join here: https://basketnews.com/plus Full BN+ episode topics: Are we excited for the Greek derby?;  Weird circumstances of Pesic replacing Herbert;  Christmas, NYE plans & New Year resolutions;  Which EuroLeague player would KO Jake Paul?;  Best basketball related gift we ever had;  Favorite basketball moment of 2025; Is Olympiacos like like Real Madrid of last year?; Why is Deividas Sirvydis struggling?; Would injury-free Llull be considered as the GOAT.

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius rank the EuroLeague teams they enjoy watching the most. Episode partner: — Surfshark VPN. Protect your privacy anywhere you go. Use code BASKETNEWS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius react to Panathinaikos' win over Hapoel Tel Aviv and discuss whether it could mark a turning point in the season for Ergin Ataman's team. Episode partners: — ELABET – the leading Online Betting destination. — Surfshark VPN. Protect your privacy anywhere you go. Use code BASKETNEWS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas & Gytis Blazevicius react to Hapoel Tel Aviv & Valencia Basket grabbing wins against Crvena Zvezda Belgrade & Olympiacos Piraeus. What makes these newcomers from EuroCup so dangerous and what biggest problems are the two red-white teams facing during their losing streaks. Episode partner: — ELABET – the leading Online Betting destination. 

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas & Gytis Blazevicius react to Panathinaikos Athens away win vs Fenerbahce Istanbul. The guys discuss why the game was ugly, but still a must-watch because of the Ergin Ataman's rivalry with Fener's fans. Episode partner: — ELABET – the leading Online Betting destination. 

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius discuss Fenerbahce's recent winning streak and which teams have the potential to prevent them from securing back-to-back titles this season. The full episode is available exclusively to BN+ members. Join here: https://basketnews.com/plus Full BN+ episode topics:  Our impressions from Dubai; Who can stop Fenerbahce this season?; More people need to know about this historic game;  Are we seeing the rebirth of Will Clyburn?;  Did Xavi turn Barca into a Final 4 contender?; Are Panathinaikos & Olympiacos in trouble?; Our thoughts on the Monte Morris signing; Why Penarroya to Partizan doesn't make sense to us; Reacting to EuroLeague coaches' salaries; What's the best Milan can achieve this season?;  Can Valencia stay on top?; Ranking the most surprising Final 4 appearances;  An unexpected revelation about our fantasy league.

URBONUS' Rytis Vysniauskas and Augustas Suliauskas discuss the dramatic Belgrade derby: from VIP guests Joakim Noah and Brian Windhorst to a crazy Partizan comeback in the 4th quarter. How did Crvena Zvezda lose 16-point lead?

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Gytis Blazevičius, and Augustas Suliauskas discuss a trade idea proposed by a BN+ member that could help both Olympiacos and Partizan. The full episode is available exclusively to BN+ members. Join here. Full BN+ episode topics: This is the trade Olympiacos & Partizan should make The one injured EuroLeague player we'd bring back immediately Fix the roof, Olympiacos! Is Pablo Laso the right coach for Efes? The basketball skill you can't teach Start–bench–cut for Panathinaikos Will Zvezda dominate Serbian basketball long-term? Trying to explain low attendance in domestic leagues What happened to Zalgiris? Our listening age and favorite Spotify song

URBONUS' Rytis Vysniauskas and Gytis Blazevicius react to the record breaking 125 point performance from AS Monaco vs Paris Basketball & discuss if the EuroLeague is becoming more like the NBA.

URBONUS' Rytis Vysniauskas and Gytis Blazevicius react to the scenes between fans and the team in Partizan Belgrade game vs Bayern Munich.

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Rytis Vysniauskas propose how FIBA could use NBA Europe as leverage to bring NBA stars like Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Luka Doncic into the FIBA windows during the season. The full episode is available exclusively to BN+ members. Join here.

Protect your privacy anywhere you go. Visit https://surfshark.com/basketnews or use code BASKETNEWS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas unveil their updated EuroLeague Power Rankings, featuring a new Top 3 and major question marks heading into the next stretch of the season.  

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Rytis Vysniauskas react to the shocking Zeljko Obradovic news, Ettore Messina stepping down, Igor Kokoskov's firing, and the ongoing EuroLeague coaching carousel. Episode partner:

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Rytis Vysniauskas react to the shocking Zeljko Obradovic news, Ettore Messina stepping down, Igor Kokoskov's firing, and the ongoing EuroLeague coaching carousel. Episode partner:

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas react to Crvena Zvezda's comeback win over Olympiacos Piraeus, breaking down the old and new weapons that make them nearly unplayable in Belgrade. Episode partner:

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas react to the late-game drama across the EuroLeague, including the wild finishes in Fenerbahce–Virtus, Real Madrid–Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Dubai Basketball–Paris Basketball.

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas react to Panathinaikos' historic 25–0 run in their win over Partizan, a stretch that revealed a lot about both teams and where they stand this season. Episode partner: — ELABET – the leading Online Betting destination.

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas and Gytis Blazevicius react to EuroLeague powerhouses, including Fenerbahce, Panathinaikos, Olympiacos, and others, climbing back to the top of the standings. They discuss whether the league is finally returning to normal and highlight one major issue that shows what the EuroLeague is still missing. Episode partner: — ELABET – the leading Online Betting destination. More: https://shorturl.at/RLzSd

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas and Gytis Blazevicius break down Olympiacos' win over Paris Basketball, highlighting the key factors behind their rise back up the standings after a slow start and the shocking Keenan Evans injury. Episode partner: — ELABET – the leading Online Betting destination. More: https://shorturl.at/RLzSd

URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Gytis Blazevicius, and Augustas Suliauskas answer BN+ members' questions in a Q&A session, including naming one thing for every EuroLeague team that makes them fun to watch. The full episode is available exclusively to BN+ members. Join here. Full BN+ episode topics: The Worst EuroLeague Matchup to Watch The Biggest What-Ifs in European Basketball Breakout Players of the Season A Hot Take on Mehdi Difallah Donatas Motiejunas' Comments on Spanoulis How NBA Europe Will Improve Scouting in Europe