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Donatas Urbonas hosts a basketball podcast, centered around Euroleague and European basketball events.
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Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
URBONUS’ Rytis Vysniauskas & Augustas Suliauskas analyze Kendrick Nunn’s historic 5-game stretch, Panathinaikos excellent performance versus Partizan. The crew also discuss recent moves by Anadolu Efes & Fenerbahce, whether or not the EuroLeague should have the 6th man award, and potential stars that could make the jump to the NBA soon.
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Topics:
- Kendrick Nunn’s historic 5-game run (0:00);
- This is the real Panathinaikos, no more messing around (7:02);
- Evaluating Yurtseven’s & Gabriel’s early impact (19:02);
- Can we still expect more from Partizan this season? (22:49);
- Rytis has something to say about Pokusevski (27:12);
- Do Luka Banchi & PJ Dozier make Anadolu Efes title contenders? (30:52);
- Our reactions to Errick McCollum joining Fenerbahce (38:05);
- Should Barcelona replace Pennaroya? (44:18);
- The Terminal: Part 2 or the Thomas Heurtel saga (52:12);
- EuroLeague stars that should ask for a trade (54:55);
- Best 6th man in EL & do we need such award in Europe? (1:00:09);
- EuroLeague players who could move to NBA soon (1:05:26).
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas respond to questions from BN+ members and BasketNews fans, covering transfer rumors, top EuroLeague players with expiring contracts, NBA plans in Europe, and much more.
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BN+ Topics:
- Is there any more room for Chima Moneke in PAO?;
- Ranking top EuroLeague players on expiring contracts;
- Are Maledon and Real rumors are true?;
- BasketNews’ plans and trips for 2025;
- Is Paris, Zalgiris & Bayern still making the playoffs?;
- Which Top 4 teams won’t make the Final Four?;
- Is Saras overrated?;
- Is NBA and EuroLeague in a Cold War?;
- Why or wouldn’t Zeljko Obradovic succeed in the NBA?;
- Three things NBA could bring to the EuroLeague;
- Which EuroLeague team we would take over?;
- Would Bartzokas accept the assistant coach role under Ataman?;
- Worst EuroLeague legends and underrated scorers;
- What’s the best EuroLeague center lineup now?;
- How can fans help referees to be better?;
- How would we run an average budget EuroLeague team?;
- Is Giannis, Jokic, KD & Luka going to retire in Europe?;
- Our favorite team outside Lithuania.
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Rytis Vysniauskas analyze EuroLeague transfer deadline moves, discuss Matthias Lessort’s injury impact on Panathinaikos’ title hopes, react to the players’ survey results, and share five bold predictions for 2025.
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Topics:
- Perfect EuroLeague Christmas Day schedule (0:00);
- Confusing things in the Milan vs. Olympiacos game (4:55);
- Is Augustas worried about Olympiacos? (11:15);
- Insane numbers under Vassilis Spanoulis (13:05);
- Is Wenyen Gabriel a good replacement for Mathias Lessort? (20:10);
- Crazy number that describes Maccabi’s chapter (25:12);
- Does Mathias Lessort’s injury hurt PAO’s title chances? (27:35);
- One move that Fenerbahce should do (29:03);
- Does Trevion Williams change Maccabi’s picture? (32:45);
- Furkan Korkmaz’s next stop (36:45);
- What impressed us about the EL players’ mid-season survey (41:15);
- Which four teams will make the Final Four in Abu Dhabi? (53:30);
- Which three teams will make the EuroBasket 2025 podium? (57:20);
- Which Euro star will win the NBA ring this season? (1:00:22);
- What will we learn about the NBA project in Europe? (1:00:40);
- What will be the basketball topic of 2025? (1:04:44).
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas & Augustas Suliauskas engage in a funny debate about Kendrick Nunn, analyze last-minute EuroLeague trade possibilities, and share Christmas wishes for every EuroLeague team.
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Topics:
- What do we think of Paris vs. Fener postponement? (0:00);
- How did Fenerbahce lose back-to-back games by 28.5 points? (4:10);
- Kendrick Nunn’s historic night reactions (10:16);
- Big debate: ranking Nunn, Mike James & Shane Larkin (17:55);
- Crazy EuroLeague record & impressive Efes (28:50);
- Did Panathinaikos display the best quarter this year? (36:35);
- EuroLeague last-minute trade suggestions (37:45);
- RIP Janis Timma (59:30);
- Christmas wishes to every EuroLeague team (1:02:30);
- Dennis Smith Jr. to the EuroLeague? (1:13:55);
- Why does ASVEL deserve so much credit? (1:18:12);
- Just look at these EuroLeague Christmas edition jerseys! (1:25:00).
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
URBONUS’ Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius and Augustas Suliauskas present their updated December EuroLeague Power Rankings. They discuss Paris’ success, Panathinaikos’ recent struggles, how long Lonnie will stay in Europe, Partizan’s surge and why Real Madrid is in a tough spot.
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Topics:
- Why Paris is the undisputed no. 1 spot (0:00);
- Does Olympiacos have enough to win the title? (15:53);
- Spanoulis effect and transformed Monaco (20:32);
- Concerns we have about Panathinaikos (27:08);
- Same problems and even fewer solutions for Fenerbahce (33:10);
- The main difference between Bayern and Paris (39:56);
- Can Zalgiris keep Lonnie Walker until the end of the season? (46:54);
- Factors that have revived Milano’s talent (54:02);
- Why Barcelona is the most “mid” EuroLeague team (57:59);
- How Partizan finally started clicking (1:01:43);
- Things that put Crvena Zvezda outside the Top 10 (1:07:40);
- Biggest problem Anadolu Efes might not fix (1:10:05);
- Why we put Baskonia over Real Madrid (1:13:05);
- The best ASVEL we’ve seen in last 3 years (1:18:40);
- Which bottom 3 team has best chances to rise? (1:21:42).
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius discuss Partizan’s win over Panathinaikos, Abu Dhabi as the host for the Final Four, Chima Moneke trade idea, and their picks for the All-November EuroLeague team.
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Topics:
- The atmosphere of the season (0:00);
- How Partizan saved their season (5:15);
- Does PAO need boxing practice or something else? (11:10);
- Will Partizan make the play-in? (19:35);
- The chaos behind Nigel Hayes-Davis’ 3-pointer in Madrid (23:00);
- Reactions to the Final Four in Abu Dhabi (30:35);
- An alternative to the Final Four (43:18);
- Why Banchi deserves credit & Dusko’s magic (49:13);
- The next coach to get fired (1:00:08);
- Chima Moneke buyers and trade idea (1:01:35);
- New MVP candidate and All-November Team (1:11:10).
Friday Nov 29, 2024
Friday Nov 29, 2024
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Gytis Blazevicius, and Augustas Suliauskas break down Partizan’s victory over Olympiacos, including the heated sideline clash involving Giorgos Bartzokas. They also dive into the wild moments from El Clasico, rank the EuroLeague rivalries that will surprise you, and discuss potential next stop for Patrick Beverley.
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Topics:
- Gytis speaks Serbian & EuroLeague needs a therapist (0:00);
- Zeljko proved he’s genius once again (4:50);
- Olympiacos’ problem (13:45);
- The call that should have decided El Clasico (23:16);
- Barcelona could have been saved by this move (27:30);
- Willy Hernangomez’s earnings per one game (37:01);
- EuroLeague rivalries tier-list, surprising & funny selections (39:15);
- Bartzokas & Partizan conflict on the sidelines (52:18);
- Zalgiris’ collapse & explaining Markus Howard’s slump (55:20);
- Patrick Beverley’s next stop (1:06:25);
- Vassilis Spanoulis’ first big change in Monaco (1:12:49).
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Gytis Blazevicius, and Augustas Suliauskas react to Partizan’s win over Crvena Zvezda, discuss Vassilis Spanoulis future in Monaco, and analyze potential FIBA upset candidates.
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Topics:
- How Zvezda vs Partizan predictions went wrong (0:00);
- How Partizan stunned Zvezda (8:11);
- Partizan’s signing that might improve their situation (21:08);
- Crazy Partizan stat that speaks volumes about Zvezda (29:35);
- Quick message about refereeing from Todd Warnick (32:07);
- Explaining Paris’ greatness & crazy Markus Howard stat (33:44);
- Greece’s shocking loss and predicting other FIBA upsets (40:05);
- Should Zvezda fire Ioannis Sfairopoulos? (49:36);
- Our reactions following Sasa Obradovic’s firing (58:45);
- Does Vassilis Spanoulis and Monaco make a great match? (1:06:20).
Friday Nov 15, 2024
Friday Nov 15, 2024
URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas talk about Olympiacos’ (im)perfect double week, Filip Petrusev’s ceiling & Olimpia Milano’s embarrasing loss to ALBA Berlin. The guys also give their bold predictions on Paris, Partizan, Real Madrid, Carsen Edwards & Vasilije Micic.
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Topics:
- Lack of joy in European basketball (0:00);
- Can Olympiacos end up no. 1 in the standings? (11:32);
- Is Filip Petrusev a future NBA player? (29:02);
- Should this be the end of Messina in Milan? (37:52);
- Will Paris make the playoffs? (47:40);
- Can Partizan make the play-in? (53:55);
- Is Real Madrid a Final Four team? (59:36);
- Will Carsen Edwards make the All-EuroLeague team? (1:07:12);
- Is Vasilije Micic returing to Europe this season? (1:11:58);
- Reacting to Yago Dos Santos DM’ing to Mike James (1:16:15).
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
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.
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