Italian basketball's problems

A possible inclusion of a team from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has recently dominated the EuroLeague agenda. While the potentiality has inspired much debate between clubs, league managements, fans, and the sports media, an important step towards the realization of this scenario took place with Dubai joining the ABA League. In an interview with SKWEEK, EuroLeague Basketball CEO Paulius Motiejunas talked about the latest state of the Dubai project and assessed the move to the ABA League.

Nicolas Batum of the Philadelphia 76ers has been in the NBA for 13 seasons since 2008. He only made a one-time detour in SLUC Basket Nancy for the 2011-12 season, making him one of the most memorable French players in the NBA in the 2010s. MIN: 29.02 PTS: 20.73 (54.42%) REB: 10.38 As: 3.52 ST: 1.24 BL: 3.44 TO: 3.56 GM: 63 Aged 35, Batum still plays an important role for his team, contributing to the team's defensive effort and attempting to utilize years of experience in the meantime.

Jimmer Fredette will add another basketball experience to his vast career resume as he is set to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics through the 3x3 Team USA. According to an announcement by USA Basketball, Fredette is part of the 4-man roster that will try to win gold in the 3x3 men's basketball competition in the Paris Olympics. The squad is completed by Canyon Barry, Kareem Maddox, and Dylan Travis. Team USA won the gold medal in the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup in 2022.