[Barkas] Per Eurohoops sources, Usman Garuba is near a deal with Real Madrid, leaving the #NBA and returning to the team he was formed as a player. More coming soon at @EurohoopsES and @Eurohoopsnet
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Per Eurohoops sources, Usman Garuba is near a deal with Real Madrid, leaving the #NBA and returning to the team he was formed as a player. More coming soon at @EurohoopsES and @Eurohoopsnet

[Urbonas] Vincent Poirier is expected to sign a deal with Anadolu Efes, and two more frontline players, Derek Willis and Daniel Oturu, are anticipated to remain in Istanbul, sources tell BasketNews.
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Vincent Poirier is expected to sign a deal with Anadolu Efes, and two more frontline players, Derek Willis and Daniel Oturu, are anticipated to remain in Istanbul, sources tell BasketNews.

[Urbonas] AS Monaco is set to acquire Nick Calathes and keep Elie Okobo, per sources.
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AS Monaco is set to acquire Nick Calathes and keep Elie Okobo, per sources.

Where Mario Hezonja will go next season?

Hello.

Would like to ask which options for next season for Mario Hezonja:

\- Pao

\- Partizan?

\- Stay in Real Madrid

\- NBA?

Any other clubs possible?

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Hypothetical Euroleague Format (20 Teams)

I was bored yesterday and started thinking of a potential Euroleague format which is more in-line with the traditional European pyramid system that rewards teams on domestic success but also gives favor to the traditionally large clubs and gives them ample opportunity to qualify for the highest level of European basketball. Personally I am not a fan of keeping this closed/licensed system in the long-term but I acknowledge that it has increased the quality of European basketball in recent years (at least at the highest level). Basketball is still a growing sport in Europe and basketball clubs do not have nearly the budget of football clubs which is why dropping out of European competition would be a huge shock even to the big clubs. In the long-term however, Euroleague does need to move away from a fully closed system (having only 3-4 wildcards a year is realistically a fully closed system) not only in the name of fairness/meritocracy but for the sake of growing the game and opening up the competition to new teams and developing markets. If your goal is growing the game then its only natural you want more teams capable of playing at the highest level (See disclaimer #2). Anyways here's what I cooked up, justification and clarifications are below. Would love to see debate on this.

Disclaimer 1: >!Format assumes the eventual return of Russian team. Whether that's in 2 years, 5 years or 10 years I don't know but realistically they will be back one day. !!Euroleague is a nepotistic organization that is more interested in protecting the Licensed Clubs/Shareholders than it is in growing the game but lets pretend they are not or that this changes one day. !<

# Direct Qualification (12 Spots)

1 Spanish Champion

2 Spanish Runner-Up

3 Turkish Champion

4 Greek Champion

5 Russian Champion

6 Italian Champion

7 Lithuanian Champion

8 Adriatic Champion

9 German Champion

10 French Champion

11 Israeli Champion

12 Euro-Cup Champion

# Teams Competing for Remaining 8 Spots (24 Teams)

Spanish 3rd Place

Spanish 4th Place

Turkish Runner-Up

Greek Runner-Up

Russian Runner-Up

Italian Runner-Up

Lithuanian Runner-Up

Adriatic Runner-Up

German Runner-Up

French Runner-Up

Israeli Runner-Up

Euro-Cup Runner-Up

BNXT Champion

Latvian-Estonian Champion

Polish Champion

9 WILDCARDS

Guaranteed Wildcards: (In case of failure to qualify for direct spot or qualification spot): Real Madrid, Barcelona, Baskonia, Panathinaikos, Olympiacos, Efes Andolu, Fenerbahce, CSKA, Zalgiras, Maccabi, Olimpia Milano

Maybe Guaranteed: Partizan/Zveda (at least one surely), Virtus, ASVEL, Monaco, Alba, Bayern, Valencia??? (Case by Case debate)

# Qualification Process (Estimated Time: 2 Weeks / 3-5 Games Per Team)

Phase 1: 6 Groups of 4 compete in round-robin tournament in different host cities. 1st in each group qualifies directly for Euroleague. 2nd Place teams and two 3rd place teams with best +/- score from each group move on to Phase 2.

Phase 2: Two 4-team elimination tournaments (2 Host Cities) take place with winners taking final two spots in Euroleague.

# Justifications;

\- 20 team format ensures participation of only top teams with high budgets and high attendance.

\- Round robin format ensures Euroleague derbies every season as opposed to alternative formats with a group stage.

\- Elimination of license system ensures direct qualification only based on merit and domestic success.

\- License System will be replaced with guaranteed wilcard system. Traditionally strong clubs who fail to qualify for direct spot or qualification spot will be granted a wildcard spot in qualification tournament.

\- Wildcards also used to reward growing teams from smaller leagues/emerging markets and give them a chance at Euroleague participation (i.e. London Lions, Cluj-Napoca, Promethy)

\- Qualification system would ensure suspense and drama to qualification process. Tournaments would attract visiting fans and create play-off atmospheres before the season even begins.

\- Qualification

Where can I find Anadolu Efes jersey?

Do they have official store? If so, can you send me the link because I can't find it anywhere

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