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EurohooPOD

34 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago -

Antonis Stroggylakis and Cesare Milanti present the Eurohoops podcast focusing on EuroLeague but talking also about all things basketball!

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March 19, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MB

Virtus Bologna guard Iffe Lundberg visits Eurohoops' EurohooPOD for a conversation with Antonis Stroggylakis and Cesare Milanti. The Danish guard discussed how Virtus became a Top 4-contending team in the EuroLeague, how Luca Banchi helped the players and the squad reach their potential and the reasons everything is different compared to last season.Lundberg also addressed what took place in summer when he was told that he was "not part of the team" and how everything changed and he e...

Iffe Lundberg: From being told he’s out of Virtus to deciding games for the team: Iffe Lundberg on the possibility of staying Bologna, confidence and opportunity, Denmark dreams, NBA, being clutch

March 19, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MB

Virtus Bologna guard Iffe Lundberg visits Eurohoops' EurohooPOD for a conversation with Antonis Stroggylakis and Cesare Milanti. The Danish guard discussed how Virtus became a Top 4-contending team in the EuroLeague, how Luca Banchi helped the players and the squad reach their potential and the reasons everything is different compared to last season.Lundberg also addressed what took place in summer when he was told that he was "not part of the team" and how everything changed and he e...

Jaycee Carroll on Real Madrid, career-defining moments, witnessing Luka Doncic’s rise, Pablo Laso

March 06, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MB

Jaycee Carroll, Real Madrid legend and two-time EuroLeague champion, joins the EurohooPOD with Antonis Stroggylakis and Cesare Milanti. One of the most elite shooters in EuroLeague history, Carroll, now a financial advisor, looked back at his career, the decision between Real and Barca, his most special moments with the Blancos, how he built such a strong connection with Pablo Laso and becoming the non-Spanish player with the most appearances with the club.Carroll remembers when he fi...

Ekpe Udoh still hears Zeljko Obradovic yelling plays; wants to see a black head coach in EuroLeague

February 26, 2024 12:57 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB

Former EuroLeague Final Four MVP and current Atlanta Hawks assistant coach Ekpe Udoh joined Antonis Stroggylakis and Cesare Milanti on the latest episode of Eurohoops’ EurohooPOD. Udoh talked about how he started a coaching career, the impact and influence of Zeljko Obradovic and how he still hears the legendary coach yelling what to do. He also discussed going from Bogdan Bogdanovic’s teammate to now coaching him and whether he’d see himself becoming a head coach on a EuroLeague team one d...

Nigel Hayes-Davis on trying to be EuroLeague’s “unanimous best forward,” Itoudis-Saras differences

February 07, 2024 14:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MB

Fenerbahce Beko star Nigel Hayes-Davis won't rest until he's considered the "unanimous best forward in EuroLeague" as he explained to Antonis Stroggylakis and Cesare Milanti on the latest episode of the Eurohoops' EurohooPOD. Hayes-Davis assessed the run of Fenerbahce in the 2023-24 season so far and emphasized why it's important that he and his teammates enjoy the journey before making the Final Four. He broke down the differences between coaches Dimitris Itoudis and Sarunas Jasikevicius, t...

Tyrese Rice talks life after basketball, secret of Maccabi’s success, being an inspiration

January 29, 2024 15:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

Former Final Four MVP Tyrese Rice joined Antonis Stroggylakis and Cesare Milanti at the EurohooPOD to talk about his current work with athletes, a documentary that he's preparing about his very successful career in Europe, and give his opinion on several EuroLeague topics. Rice, a former player who won major MVP awards in all three big European competitions, looked back at his days with Maccabi Tel Aviv, explaining the secret that pushed the team towards winning the 2014 EuroLeague champion...

TJ Shorts and Paris Basketball already feel they belong in the EuroLeague

January 20, 2024 10:45 - 47 minutes - 67.1 MB

Paris Basketball star guard TJ Shorts joined the latest episode of Eurohoops’ EurohooPOD with Antonis Stroggylakis and Cesare Milanti. The favorite to win 2024 EuroCup MVP, Shorts explained the reasons Paris is having such an impressive almost undefeated run, how they average nearly 100 points in a major European competition, and why his team could even compete in the EuroLeague right now. Shorts, the Basketball Champions League MVP of 2023, talked about his progress from a young baller in ...

Petteri Koponen talks future of Finnish basketball, Markkanen, playing after near-deadly accident

January 10, 2024 13:00 - 38 minutes - 54.7 MB

In the first episode of Eurohoops’ EurohooPOD for 2024, Antonis Stroggylakis and Cesare Milanti host Finnish basketball great Petteri Koponen. One of the best shooters in EuroLeague during his playing days, Koponen explains why he is optimistic about the future of Finnish basketball, talked about the rise of the sport in his country over the last couple of years, and the potential the national team has to go far in tournaments in the future. A first-hand witness to Lauri Markkanen’s journey...

Mike Batiste reflects on life lessons at Panathinaikos, Obradovic, why he prefers EuroLeague to NBA

December 21, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

Three-time EuroLeague champion with Panathinaikos and the “OG” of undersized centers Mike Batiste joins Antonis Stroggylakis and Cesare Milanti on the latest episode of Eurohoops’ EurohooPOD. A EuroLeague legend and now assistant at the Toronto Raptors, Batiste looks back at his days with Panathinaikos, how playing under Zeljko Obradovic changed him both as a player and a person and the impact that the Giannakopoulos family had in his life beyond basketball. Batiste also explains why he p...

The best player who never played in the EuroLeague?

December 14, 2023 18:14 - 40 minutes - 56.8 MB

EurohooPOD and its hosts Antonis Stroggylakis and Cesare Milanti welcome the nine-year overseas professional veteran Justin Cobbs, currently at Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana in the BKT EuroCup and ABA League under head coach Simone Pianigiani. The 32-year-old California Golden Bears product recently shared he could be the best player who never played in the EuroLeague, starting an interesting debate on social media. He addressed the situation by mentioning another candidate for this matter. ...

Sasha Djordjevic on being fired after winning titles, Partizan, why he was done quickly with NBA

December 06, 2023 13:44 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

Legendary Sasha Djordjevic joined Antonis Stroggylakis and Cesare Milanti at Eurohoops’ EurohooPOD to talk about his vast career as a player and a coach and his current job with the Chinese national team. Djordjevic looked back at his stints with Virtus Bologna and Fenerbhace where he was fired after winning championships with both teams and analyzes the work he put on with those clubs and also Panathinaikos. He also discusses Partizan’s missed opportunity to make the 2022 Final Four plus h...

Tiago Splitter on Houston Rockets, Baskonia, EuroLeague, becoming coach, Brazil’s basketball future

November 29, 2023 09:22 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MB

From being one of the best EuroLeague centers with Baskonia to winning an NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs and then becoming an NBA coach, Tiago Splitter is having quite a journey. The Houston Rockets assistant coach and EuroLeague great joins Antonis Stroggylakis and Cesari Milanti on the EurohooPOD to reflect on his very successful career as a player, his days with Baskonia, the Final Four trips, the EuroLeague title that never arrived, Dusko Ivanovic, the San Antonio Spurs and ...

Dylan Ennis talks career mindset, BCL growth, EuroLeague favorites, coaches’ criticizing players

November 23, 2023 14:53 - 38 minutes - 53 MB

Former All-EuroCup and All-Basketball Champions League guard Dylan Ennis joins Antonis Stroggylakis and Cesare Milanti at the EurohooPOD. The Murcia guard opens up about his career and explains why he finds it a blessing to play in different countries. He also discusses how the Basketball Champions League has evolved over the years, the stars he enjoys watching (and getting some inspiration from) in the EuroLeague, the BCL players who belong at a higher level, and gives his opinion on coac...

Rating NBAers who moved to EuroLeague, MVP race, Milano drama with Messina quotes on Pangos, Napier

November 14, 2023 12:43 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MB

Who are the former NBA players who perform better in their first-ever EuroLeague season? Which one stands out already, who has the highest ceiling, who needs more time and why it’s easier for some to adjust than the others? Antonis Stroggylakis and Cesari Milanti sit down at the new EurohooPOD episode to rate the EuroLeague season so far of former NBA players while talking about the early results in the MVP race and the controversy after Ettore Messina’s recent quotes on Kevin Pangos and S...

Chima Moneke at EurohooPOD: Baskonia, proving doubters wrong, career dreams

November 08, 2023 12:15 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MB

Baskonia forward Chima Moneke is the guest of the second episode of the new edition of Eurohoops’ official podcast EurohooPOD. Moneke talks to Antonis Stroggylakis and Cesare Milanti about emerging as Baskonia’s leading scorer, Vitoria fans and feeding off of their passion, his respect for fired coach Joan Penarroya and his first impressions of Dusko Ivanovic. The 2022 Basketball Champions League MVP, All-BCL Team and All-ACB Team member, Moneke opens up on overcoming adversities since his...

EurohooPOD reloaded featuring Malcolm Delaney

November 01, 2023 11:06 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

Malcolm Delaney, former All-EuroLeague, All-EuroCup guard, and one of the top US players to play in Europe this century, is the guest of the first episode of the new edition of Eurohoops’ official podcast EurohooPOD. (1:14) Is Malcolm Delaney officially retired? (3:08) Current surroundings and business outside of basketball (5:08) First year after an 11-year professional career (6:45) "Come to my team, bro" (7:25) Baskonia? (8:35) His bond with Georgios Bartzokas (10:39) Extending longevity...

Το All Star Game και άλλες καινοτομίες του ΝΒΑ στην Ευρωλίγκα

February 03, 2023 23:47 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MB

Βαγγέλης Παπαδημητρίου και Στέφανος Τάτσιος συζητούν για το πως μπορούν events όπως το All Star Game του ΝΒΑ και τα play-in να εφαρμοστούν στην Ευρωλίγκα, ενώ σχολιάζουν και τα δρώμενα στην κορυφαία ευρωπαϊκή διοργάνωση.

The EuroLeague offseason is here and big moves are already happening

June 03, 2022 13:44 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

The season is not over in Europe but EuroLeague teams are already making moves and the market is hot: How many chances does  Efes have to keep both Vasilije Micic and Shane Larkin? How many changes Barcelona will make?  What kind of players will Real Madrid target? Will Facu Campazzo return for the Blancos?  And how different will next season's EuroLeague be with some new additions and a couple of returns? Alex Madrid, Antonis Stroggylakis, Bugra Uzar and Antigoni Zachari answer everything

EuroLeague Final Four: The Preview

May 17, 2022 05:50 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB

It's that time of the year again with the 2022 EuroLeague Final Four approaching and we answer all burning questions: Which team has to deal with the biggest pressure? Why Ergin Ataman talks about the championship game already and not the semifinal? Why Barca's streak against Real Madrid doesn't matter? What are the strategies that will define the two games? Will Nikola Mirotic finally get to the end of the road after many disappointing Final Four tournaments? Will the presence of thousands...

Eurohoops Live Show ep. 30

April 27, 2022 22:12 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Ο Ολυμπιακός απάντησε στο μπρέικ των Μονεγάσκων και οι Ερυθρόλευκοι απέχουν μια νίκη από το Βελιγράδι. Ο Άρης Μπάρκας, η Μυρτώ Τσιτσιού καιαπό το Μονακό ο Βαγγέλης Ιωάννου και ο Αχιλλέας Μαυροδόντης αναλύουν και μεταδίδουν

EuroLeague Playoff Predictions by the EurohooPOD

April 18, 2022 13:11 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

It's playoffs time in EuroLeague and we break down the four quarterfinal battles. Can Maccabi Tel Aviv take advantage of Real Madrid's problems to pull off the upset? Will Milano stop the Micic/Larkin duo? Will it be a sweep by Barcelona against Bayern? Is stopping Mike James enough for Olympiacos to return to the Final Four or Monaco has some more surprises in store? And what extra motivation does a certain MVP candidate carry into the series? Antonis Stroggylakis and Antigoni Zachari disc...

Real - Barca Clasico, playoff hopefuls and why EuroLeague powerhouses suffer surprising losses in their domestic leagues

February 08, 2022 09:27 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

It's Clasico time in EuroLeague and Antonis Stroggylakis with Antigoni Zachari break down the battle between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Who's going to win? What are the key matchups? Which players will define the game and why one particular team is on a constant "Revenge Mode." ALSO: Monaco has been on a roll but how serious are its playoff chances? Can Bayern Munich make the postseason again? We also discuss why EuroLeague teams sometimes show a completely different picture in their domest...

EuroLeague back at full speed, Saras' approach on COVID, Mike James the Playmaker and more

January 24, 2022 13:11 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Sarunas Jasikevicius' casual comments on the coronavirus, Mike James flirting with becoming a pass-first point guard, Maccabi alive after a historically bad losing streak, Milano defending like there's no tomorrow and CSKA facing an offense crisis. Antonis Stroggylakis and Antigoni Zachari discuss what defined the first full (and COVID-free) EuroLeague Round of 2022 on the EurohooPOD

EuroLeague Midseason Awards (MVP, Best Five, Coach of the Year) and the top moments from 2021

December 29, 2021 09:57 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

We're halfway through the EuroLeague regular season and Antonis Stroggylakis with Antigoni Zachari pick the MVP, Best Five Players, Coach of the Year and Rising Star of 2021-22 so far. We also bid farewell to 2021 by looking back at the most memorable moments of the year: A Greek Freak leading his team to an NBA championship after 50 years, Slovenia singing Halleluka all the way to the Olympic Games and a certain Turkish team claiming its first-ever Euroleague title.

Out coronavirus, out" and a EuroLeague classic

December 23, 2021 10:47 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

It's Game of the Eternal Rivals time and Antonis Stroggylakis with Antigoni Zachari break down the battle between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos. Will Olympiacos take "revenge" for the Greek League loss or will Panathinaikos make the 2-0? Who will be the game-changers? How different are the two teams right now? And how important is the mental aspect in the preparation? Also: The coronavirus crisis is hitting some EuroLeague teams hard and we are discussing whether more games should be postpon...

Yogi Ferrell visits the EurohooPOD

December 16, 2021 11:41 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

After having one of the most stunning debut performances in EuroCup history, former NBA guard Yogi Ferrell sat down with Antonis Stroggylakis and Antigoni Zachari on Eurohoops' EurohooPOD podcast for a discussion on his beginning with Cedevita Olimpija and not only. Ferrell talks about why he left Panathinaikos to join Cedevita in Slovenia and why his partnership with the Greek powerhouse ended so quickly. He also breaks down the most notable differences he has noticed between NBA and Europ...

Barcelona - Real Madrid EuroLeague Clasico: Revenge Game(s) loading

December 09, 2021 07:13 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Who will win the EuroLeague Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid? Are we going to see a "Revenge Game" by any player from both sides? Will Fenerbahce get a second straight win for the first time this season? Can Zalgiris Kaunas extend its winning streak at home against mighty CSKA Moscow? And what happened with Nemanja Nedovic's injury and his reactions on Twitter? Antonis Stroggylakis and Antigoni Zachari discuss all in episode 8 of the EurohooPOD

Everything you wanted to know about the Turkish derby (but you were afraid to ask)

November 25, 2021 10:25 - 26 minutes - 61.2 MB

The grand All-Turkish EuroLeague clash between Fenerbahce Beko and Anadolu Efes is upon us and Antonis Stroggylakis is joined by Bugra Uzar to break down the Istanbul derby: Will Anadolu Efes confirm its superior form and get the road win in Ulker Arena? Can Fenerbahce bounce back from three straight defeats? Has Efes corrected its mistakes from the 68 - 90 loss to Fener in the Turkish League? Why is Fener underperforming? Will a Fener loss put Sasha Djordjevic on the hot seat?

Anne Panther takes us inside the mind of a referee on the EurohooPOD

November 11, 2021 13:57 - 44 minutes - 93.3 MB

EuroLeague referee Anne Panther visits Eurohoops' EurohooPOD for a discussion with Antonis Stroggylakis and Antigoni Zachari. A pioneer and trailblazer in the world of basketball refereeing, Anne Panther became the first female referee to officiate a EuroLeague game (2016) and a Final Four match (2019). Becoming prominent in her job in a male-dominant field is one of the many topics she talked about on our podcast. (2:20) - (4:17) - How and why did she become interested in becoming a refere...

EurohooPOD Ep. 5: The new EuroLeague Power Rankings

November 04, 2021 12:32 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Elie Okobo's star is rising and so does ASVEL. Emmanuel Mudiay leaving a Zalgiris team that is changing everything. CSKA's struggles under injury problems and Efes' road to recovery. And in the meantime, Olympiacos' defense getting even stronger with the addition of former NBAer Quincy Acy. Antonis Stroggylakis and Antigoni Zachari discuss all.

EurohooPOD Ep. 4 with Fenerbahce legend Bobby Dixon

October 21, 2021 12:15 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Bobby Dixon, a.k.a. Ali Muhammed, is the special guest of Episode 4 of the EurohooPOD hosted by Antonis Stroggylakis and Antigoni Zachari. After a career of 15 years, Dixon recently retired from basketball at 38 but stayed with Fenerbahe Beko as Individual Development Coach and Infrastructure Ambassador. The former Euroleague champion talks about his new role with Fener, his decision to hang his shoes and looks back at some of the best moments of a fantastic career. (00:00) - (9:50) Preview...

EurohooPOD Ep. 3 with Euroball living legend Kyle Hines

October 11, 2021 12:24 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

Four-time EuroLeague champion, Final Four recordman, First Vice President of ELPA Kyle Hines visits the Eurohoops podcast for a discussion with Antonis Stroggylakis and Antigoni Zachari. Hines talks about Olimpia Milano, the steps that have to be made for the benefit of players in European basketball, undersized centers, Vassilis Spanoulis, and a lot more. He also reveals that this season just might be the last of his career. (11:53) – (13:07) Olimpia Milano’s start in EuroLeague (13:08) ...

EurohooPOD Ep. 2: Exits and Entrances

October 06, 2021 17:08 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Pau Gasol hang up his shoes to end a majestic 22-year career and a new Basketball Champions League season tipped off this week. Antonis Stroggylakis and Antigoni Zachari discuss their most memorable moments of Pau Gasol on and off the court and they dive into five former NBAers that have landed in the BCL. Additionally, they explore the refurbished EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge with five must-have picks for Round 2.

EurohooPOD Ep. 1: The Battle Begins

September 30, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MB

A new EuroLeague season starts tonight and Eurohoops predicts the top teams and best players that will dominate the competition: Antonis Stroggylakis and Antigoni Zachari welcome Alex Madrid and John Rammas to talk about Eurohoops’ Power Rankings and Top 100 and their playoff favorites while breaking down the most important games of Round 1