The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Moshe Halickman broke down Maccabi Tel Aviv’s loss to Partizan Belgrade in Eurolegaue action as we analyzed what went right and what went wrong for the Yellow & Blue. We spoke about what the team needs to do and about Oded Katash’s challenges ahead as well as who he trusts plus we talked about Saben Lee and how b…

In this episode, we dive deep into the Round 2 of EuroLeague basketball, discussing standout performances, tactical strategies, and upcoming matches. We highlight key games and teams that have caught attention, such as Fenerbahce’s impressive early-season form, while also focusing on teams like Zalgiris and their strong potential. Barcelona’s under…

In this episode, we dive deep into the latest EuroLeague action and catch up on the standout performances making waves in the world of basketball. EuroLeague Recap: Derby Time in Athens (00:06:01): We break down the thrilling showdown in Athens, where Panathinaikos hosted Olympiacos in a game that might just be the season’s best. From the unique gl…

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius reveal their updated EuroLeague Power Rankings, share predictions for the Panathinaikos vs. Olympiacos derby, and react to Lonnie Walker’s EuroLeague debut. Episode partners: – Elite basketball experiences with Baltic Basketball Events! Tailored packages for teams and players, wor…

The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sport breakdown the latest Israeli basketball news, from Maccabi Tel Aviv’s big win over Real Madrid in Euroleague play to the signing of David DeJulius. We then shifted to Hapoel Tel Aviv and the Johnathan Motley saga as the big man left the team to destination unknown while Speedy Sm…

In this episode, we tackle the latest Euroleague headlines, starting with a potential shake-up in the coaching scene. Could legendary names like Ettore Messina, Zeljko Obradovic, or even Luca Banchi be facing the hot seat? We dive deep into the possibilities, break down the potential for a first head coach firing, and analyze the top candidates, wh…

URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas discuss Olympiacos Piraeus bounce back after a losing streak, whether or not the Reds should replace Giorgos Bartzokas. They also talk about Crvena Zvezda’s protest in the middle of the game against Zalgiris and referees’ decisions. Plus, the guys pick All-EuroLeague teams …

In this episode, we dive into the highlights of the past few Euroleague rounds, spotlighting the standout games and a surprising rise from Zalgiris that has everyone talking. We discuss an early Final Four preview in the making, as Fenerbahce and Panathinaikos clash in what could be a thrilling showdown later in the season, and we break down yet an…

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius react to the unstoppable TJ Shorts, biggest EuroLeague surprises, Partizan and Zvezda’s recent losses, Bismack Biyombo to Europe rumors, and the top 10 EuroLeague contracts. Episode partners: – Elite basketball experiences with Baltic Basketball Events! Tailored packages for teams…

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius recap eight EuroLeague games, focusing on Crvena Zvezda’s statement, Panathinaikos’ protest in Paris following the first-ever EuroLeague win for the debutants, a glimpse of the good old Olympiacos, an issue that EuroLeague has to solve, and more. Episode partner: – Join Genome’s c…

The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy jankelowitz from Israel Sport looked back at Maccabi Tel Aviv’s win over Anadolu EFES along with Saben Lee’s incredible debut for the Yellow & Blue. We the spoke about Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Ramat Gan’s European adventures while we finished the show off talking about the the israel Nati…

The Sports Rabbi and Roy Jankelowitz looked back at Israel’s 4-1 loss to France in Nations League action while also speaking about the direction the National Team is taking with a match against Italy coming up. Next up was Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball, their loss at Monaco and the departure of Jordan Loyd plus we discussed Hapoel Jerusalem, Holon, D…

URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas discuss 1st half of EuroLeague’s 2nd game round. At the focal point – Istanbul derby between Anadolu Efes and Fenerbahce, also impressions about the ‘new’ OAKA arena & it’s glass floor, plus questions whether we shall get hyped about Crvena Zvezda Belgrade. Topics: Istanbul…

Welcome to the first episode of the 2024/25 Euroleague season! We’ve tipped off in style, and Round 1 didn’t disappoint. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the best game of the week(00:01:55), analyzing the top teams and performances that caught everyone’s attention. From jaw-dropping individual displays to team efforts that set the bar high—w…

URBONUS co-hosts Augustas Suliauskas & Gytis Blazevicius recap the opening day of the 2024-25 EuroLeague season. The guys break down 3 key games of the day, including Panathinaikos win over ALBA, Zalgiris upsetting Barcelona & Baskonia pulling off a comeback win vs Partizan. Episode partner: – Join Rabona here https://bit.ly/4ddCGY8! Use promo code…

The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman welcomed on board Lukas Feldhaus for the annual Euroleague Preview as we broke down the entire 18 teams starting of course with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Who will be in the Final Four? Who will surprise? Join us to find out ! Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Also download…

As the new EuroLeague season approaches, we dive deep into all 18 teams and predict their over/under results for the upcoming year. Who’s poised for a breakout season? Which powerhouse teams might fall short of expectations? We’ve got you covered with detailed analysis, bold predictions, and everything you need to know before tip-off! Co-Host: Mate…

The Sports Rabbi welcomed Danny Marang from 1080 The Fan and the JackedRamsays Podcast out of Portland Oregon to the show to talk about Deni Avdija who joined the Trail Blazers on draft night via a trade with the Washington Wizards. We discuss what type of impact that the Israeli will have, what type of role he’ll have with the team while we also s…

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas present their 2024-25 EuroLeague season power rankings, discuss the open-air Final Four idea, and conclude with a short Rytis’ Q&A session for BN+ members. Episode partner: – Join Rabona here https://bit.ly/4ddCGY8! Use promo code BONUS150 and get 150% deposit Bonus (for deposits …

It has been quite a summer for all the Euroleague teams but two teams definitely stood out. Panathinaikos Athens and Olympiacos Pireus - the Greek nemesis - have been guns blazing with acquiring quite an All Star roster. But one question remains: Who actually had the better summer signings? (00:06:20). Andrea Trinchieri is not known for mincing wor…

The Sports Rabbi & Roy Jankelowitz took a good look back at Maccabi Tel Aviv’s pair of wins this past week and ahead to their Champions League clash at Braga as we talk about how head coach Zarko Lazetic seems to be the right man for the job as he develops young players while managing a deep squad. We also check out the games from the previous matc…

One of the top EuroCup scorers, Andrew Andrews, joins URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas to introduce must-watch EuroLeague rookies, react to Juan Toscano-Anderson’s statement about the G League being the second-best league in the world, and preview the upcoming battles with Patrick Beverley’s Hapoel Tel Aviv. Episode partner: – Get m…

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas analyze Cedi Osman’s move to Panathinaikos, discuss the potential costs of building super teams in Greece, evaluate Turkish players returning from the NBA to Europe, and list the best EuroLeague offseason transfers. Topics: How PAO took over the 2015 NBA Draft (0:00); Hot reactions to Cedi Osman’s mo…

BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius respond to fan questions, analyze Evan Fournier's impact on Olympiacos' title chances, and share their way-too-early EuroLeague standings predictions. BN+ Topics: The crazy things Pat Beverley will do in Europe; Does Fournier make Olympiacos title favorites?; Will Fournier have…

Sports movies and documentaries have always been intriguing. Some are really well made, some are just bad. We discuss some of our most favorite sports legends and who should portray them in a potential movie (00:15:10). Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You…

The Sports Rabbi and Roy Jankelowitz spoke about Maccabi Tel Aviv having advanced to the Europa League regular season phase and who their opponents will be as well as the latest in Israeli soccer league action. We also ran down the Israel National Team’s squad for their upcoming Nations League games against Belgium and Italy. Finally we gave a shor…

It remains uncertain if the USA can continue their dominance in basketball at the 2028 Olympics using the same strategy as in 2024. While their talent pool is deep, other nations are rapidly improving, making the competition increasingly fierce (00:07:14). Head coach Svetislav Pesic expressed concern that Serbian basketball might struggle to remain…

The Sports Rabbi and Roy Jankelowitz looked back at Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Europa League playoff win as they approach the regular season stage of the competition. We also preview the upcoming Israeli league season as we talk Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Beer Sheva and Beitar Jerusalem along with the rest of the teams who will vie for the top spot. Make sure t…

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius respond to BN+ members’ and podcast fans’ questions in a Q&A session, where they rank Svetislav Pesic among the greatest national team coaches, build an All-Euro Team to beat Team USA, and share behind-the-scenes experiences from the Paris Olympics. BN+ Topics: The topic we didn’t b…

In what has been one of the best, if not the best, Olympic Basketball Tournaments, the USA prevailed against a very competitive French team winning the Gold Medal for a fifth consecutive time (00:07:26). We also discuss our biggest surprises and dissapointments of this years tournament (00:19:18). Naturalized players in FIBA tournaments are athlete…

URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas recap the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament. Team USA’s gold snatched by Steph Curry, unstoppable Nikola Jokic against Germany in the bronze medal game and alternative Olympics awards. Episode partner: – Get an additional -10% discount for all hosting plans: https://…

URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas break down the two semifinal games in the Paris 2024 Olympics. From incredible 3 quarters of Nikola Jokic & company to incredible peformance by Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James. Also, a preview of the gold & bronze medal games with predictions at the end. Episode …

URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas review the Paris 2024 Olympic basketball quarterfinals. Also, they look ahead to the semifinals between Serbia - USA & Germany - France. Episode partner: – Get an additional -10% discount for all hosting plans: https://www.hostg.xyz/SHEdJ. Free domain as well as free AI Web…

URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas preview the quarterfinal matchups of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Also, exclusively for our BN+ members, they answer questions on Greek guards, refs during Serbia vs SSD game & other hot topics. Become a BN+ member & watch the Q&A at https://basketnews.com/plus Episode partner:…

URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas discuss Japan’s near upset vs France, Greece’s chances to advance & the standings situation in both A & B groups of the Olympic basketball tournament. Episode partners: – Get an additional -10% discount for all hosting plans: https://www.hostg.xyz/SHEdJ. Free domain as well…

URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas checks in after the 1st game round of Paris 2024 Olympics. In this episode the guys discuss what went wrong for Serbia against Team USA, Greece’s limits exposed vs Canada, Wembanyama’s debut in the Olympic games & the rest of the games so far. Episode partners: – Get an add…

The Olympic Games in Paris have started and with that we finally have some basketball to talk about again. After the first games some teams are already on the brink and face elimination from the tournament (00:04:58). While all eyes are on Paris, there have been quite some notable transfers in the EuroLeague. We take you through the latest updates …

The Sports Rabbi welcomed abroad Roy Jankelowitz who is in Paris, France as the veteran journalist gave us a behind the scenes look at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the Israeli continegent as well as the security precautions that are in place for the upcoming two weeks. We spoke about the Israel soccer team who drew with Mali 1-1 and what their …

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius have released their Paris 2024 Olympics power rankings, highlighting the top teams that could beat Team USA and explaining why it is set to be the best Olympic basketball tournament ever. Topics: Is it going to be the best Olympic basketball tournament ever? (0:00); Why Team USA i…

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