EuroLeague & Friends

In the final episode of the season, Evan Fournier joins MVP Talk after becoming EuroLeague Final Four MVP and helping Olympiacos complete a story years in the making. From the 2022 tweet that connected him to Olympiacos, to the emotional move from the NBA back to Europe, Fournier reflects on the journey that led him to Athens, the pressure of the Final Four, the bond with the fans, and the celebra...

Theo Maledon’s First Final Four Hits Different | EuroLeague & Friends Theo Maledon joins EuroLeague & Friends ahead of his first Final Four appearance with Real Madrid. The French guard talks about Madrid’s road to Athens, adapting to a new role, the playoff push, working under Sergio Scariolo, and what it would mean to win the EuroLeague title at this stage of his career. He also answers...

Who’s BUILT for PLAYOFFS? | Favorites on Paper, Pressure on Court The EuroLeague playoff picture comes into sharp focus in Episode 7 of EuroLeague & Friends, as the discussion moves from regular season narratives to Final Four expectations. Are there truly four teams a step ahead of the rest? The panel examines the cases for Olympiacos B.C., Real Madrid Baloncesto, Fenerbahçe Beko, and Panathi...

Came for a Podcast… left with MVP 🏆 Sasha Vezenkov What began as a routine Fantasy Challenge podcast at the Peace and Friendship Stadium turned into one of the defining moments of the season. Sasha Vezenkov arrived expecting a conversation. Instead, in the middle of the recording, the 2025–26 EuroLeague MVP was revealed to him - on camera, in real time. The reaction was immediate and authentic. N...

Back on the floor, straight to MVP | Carlik JONES and PARTIZAN'S PERFECT MARCH | EuroLeague & Friends MVP Talk After missing 23 EuroLeague games through injury, Carlik Jones returned in late February and went straight into MVP mode, leading Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade to a perfect 5-0 March.  In this episode of EL & Friends MVP Talk, Jones reflects on the physical and mental grind behind...

Lessort RETURNS and Panathinaikos feels ALIVE | Who will be in the PLAYOFFS? | EL & FRIENDS PODCAST

Kyle Hines sits down with Shane Larkin, Mathias Lessort, and Mike James to break down The Crown Season docu-series and the reality of EuroLeague life - global respect, player stories, pressure, injuries, family, and what fans rarely get to see. From Larkin’s roots in Istanbul to Lessort’s rehab journey and Mike James’ unfiltered take on “legacy,” this episode is honest, raw, and full of personalit...

Is the guard era officially over? This week on EuroLeague & Friends, we break down the tactical shift shaping the 2026 season, the “Inat” mentality driving the league’s biggest stars, and the transfer move that just rocked Athens. From Wade Baldwin’s impossible buzzer-beater at Telekom Center Athens to the return of Nigel Hayes-Davis, we cover everything happening across the EuroLeague scene.

January brought another MVP award for Sasha Vezenkov. In this MVP Talk episode, the Olympiacos leader reflects on a crucial team reset, the discipline behind his consistency, and why routine matters more than numbers. Vezenkov opens up about responsibility, family, pressure, and what still drives him as the season moves toward its defining stretch - with bigger goals firmly in sight.

A Greek Derby to open 2026? Olympiacos extended their dominance with a 10th straight win over their bitter rivals, Panathinaikos. In the first episode of the new year, the girls dive into a wide range of topics, including: • Everything surrounding the Eternal Derby, plus a recap of our TikTok Live hosted by SBB, with MK joining as a special guest • Why Valencia and Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv have been so...

EuroLeague December MVP Kevin Punter joins the EuroLeague & Friends podcast after one of the most dominant months in European basketball history. The FC Barcelona star guard finished December as the league’s leading scorer, earning the MVP of December honor with historic performances — including a 43-point, triple-overtime game, one of the highest scoring nights ever in modern EuroLeague baske...

The WILDEST DERBIES in Europe | No Heart-Rate Monitor Survives This | EuroLeague & FRIENDS Ep3 “No heart-rate monitor could survive this.” That’s how the Serbian derby opened a week where EuroLeague derbies took over the conversation. From the aftermath of a chaotic Serbian derby to a live debate on the league’s wildest rivalries, the panel breaks down why some EuroLeague nights feel bigger th...

The Manimal is MVP | Kenneth Faried’s Monster NOVEMBER Run! | EL & FRIENDS MVP TALK Kenneth Faried is the EuroLeague MVP of November… and his story is unbelievable. After playing in Taiwan and signing just a two-month deal, the Manimal arrived in Athens and instantly changed everything for Panathinaikos — undefeated since he put on the Green jersey. In this exclusive EuroLeague & Friends M...

Welcome to EuroLeague & Friends Global, where we explore the moments, rivalries, and personalities that define basketball culture across Europe and beyond. In this episode, Bogdan Bogdanović joins Deniz and Kyle to break down the Serbian Derby between Partizan and Crvena Zvezda - the rivalry that shaped him as a player and a person. From childhood memories and the pressure of choosing a side,...

EuroLeague & Friends is back with a full-court episode from Istanbul, Belgrade, Athens and Milan. Deniz Aksoy is joined by Aleksandra Radivojevic, Vasiliki Karamouza and Giulia Cicchine to talk Nigerian stars in Belgrade, Panathinaikos’s new-look frontcourt, Paris’s wild comebacks, clutch game-winners and the upcoming Serbian derby. If you love EuroLeague hoops, fantasy storylines and behind-t...

What a start to the season! Zalgiris Kaunas guard Sylvain Francisco joins Olivia Harlan Dekker on the first episode of EuroLeague & Friends: MVP Talk after being named the EuroLeague October MVP. From leading Zalgiris to a 6–2 record to posting a 23-point, 10-assist double-double against Virtus Bologna, Francisco has become the heartbeat of the Lithuanian side.

EuroLeague & Friends is BACK for Season 2! Live from Barcelona, Deniz, Giulia, Vasiliki, and Aleksandra return to talk everything EuroLeague — from heated MVP debates to bold coach quotes and even LeBron James weighing in on our game.

Join Vassiliki Karamuza and Denise Aksoy as they welcome Fenerbahçe's rising star Tarik Biberovic ahead of the EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi. Tarik opens up about his seven years in Istanbul, his improved performance under Coach Saras, and why he feels Turkey has become his true home. The conversation turns unexpectedly with stories about surprising his girlfriend with a horse and playful ban...

In this special Final Four edition of EuroLeague & Friends, Monaco’s floor general Mike James joins the crew just days before the biggest weekend of the season. From his mindset heading into Abu Dhabi, to playing under the legendary Vassilis Spanoulis, Mike opens up on everything: pressure, preparation, KD rumors, and the hunger to finally lift the EuroLeague trophy.  He reflects on his journe...

Sasha Vezenkov joins the EuroLeague & Friends Podcast after being named the first-ever EuroLeague Playoffs MVP — and his reaction is priceless. But more than the award, Vezenkov is fully focused on the Final Four showdown in Abu Dhabi. In this Final Four special, Sasha breaks down: Beating Real Madrid 3–1 in the playoffs , why “38 games mean nothing now”. Plus, facing Monaco for the third stra...

In this special episode of EuroLeague & Friends, we welcome Kendrick Nunn, the newly crowned 2024–2025 EuroLeague MVP, just before the playoffs tip off. Kendrick opens up about his incredible season, the emotional journey behind his MVP win, and what it means to lead Panathinaikos into the postseason. From his days in Chicago to becoming the face of EuroLeague basketball, Nunn reflects on choo...

  This week, we’re bringing the heat with an exclusive sit-down featuring Nick Calathes, one of the smartest floor generals in EuroLeague history. In this jam-packed episode: Nick opens up about his injury recovery and Monaco’s playoff push, we break down Kendrick Nunn’s jaw-dropping 37-point performance, predictions for EuroLeague Awards, All-Teams, and Final Four, The hilarious origin of the “Ba...

Welcome to EuroLeague & Friends, your go-to podcast for everything on and off the court! This week, we react to Nigel Hayes-Davis’ viral buzzer-beater, his unmatched personality, and how he’s stealing headlines across the globe. We also break down the MVP race — TJ Shorts, Kendrick Nunn, Carson Edwards, Sasha Vezenkov — and why lefties might secretly rule the EuroLeague. From Spanoulis’ emotio...

This episode of EuroLeague & Friends 🎙️ brings together four vibrant basketball lovers from Tel Aviv, Athens, Belgrade, and Istanbul. They break down the EuroLeague's hottest moments — from the All-EuroLeague 25 team selections and MVP debates to the significance of springtime matchups and the cultural energy of basketball crowds. The girls cover big names like Manu Ginobili, Rudy Fernández, S...

Did you pop the popcorn yet? Because this EuroLeague season finale is wilder than any blockbuster! In this week’s episode of EuroLeague & Friends, we unpack everything from Round 29 — from the legendary Greek Derby chaos to last-minute MVP debates. Join our hosts as they deep dive into off-court stories, the All-25 EuroLeague team debate, key injuries, coaching shake-ups, and yes… even a littl...