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Donatas Urbonas hosts a basketball podcast, centered around Euroleague and European basketball events.
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Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
URBONUS’ Augustas Suliauskas & Rytis Vysniauskas give out EuroLeague Mid-season awards: MVP, Best Defensive Player, Best Coach, Most Improved Player. Guys also discuss 10 players who deserve a spot in All-EuroLeague First & Second teams, while also giving bold predictions for 2024 & sharing impressions about this week’s biggest games, including El Clasico.
Topics:
- El Clasico impressions (0:00);
- Trinchieri’s first ideas in Zalgiris (8:49);
- Brave decision by Nikola Topic & his debut in Crvena Zvezda (16:39);
- Miller-McIntyre & Baskonia don’t like Greek teams (22:39);
- Is Pangos to Valencia a game-changer? (26:22);
- What will Zizic bring to Virtus? (33:14);
- Campazzo, James, or Shengelia for Mid-Season MVP? (36:07);
- Extremely tough choice for Defensive Player of Year (44:01);
- Banchi’s dominance for Coach Of The Year (47:35);
- Miller-McIntyre, Caboclo, Nunn, or PJ Dozier? Best rookie (53:02);
- Who is the most improved & why this award is so much different in the EL? (1:00:05);
- Dilemmas choosing All-EuroLeague 1st & 2nd Teams (1:07:18);
- Bold prediction for Fenerbahce (1:18:20);
- Bayern in the playoffs? (1:21:52);
- How many more coaches will lose their jobs? (1:24:37);
- Guessing Real Madrid’s wins & losses (1:26:40);
- Impossible task of naming regular season’s Top4 (1:30:04).
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
URBONUS’ Rytis Vysniauskas and Augustas Suliauskas discuss the upcoming EuroLeague transfer window by offering trade ideas for many teams, including Olympiacos, Fenerbahce, and Craven Zvezda. They also discuss racism incident in Piraeus, reported three-team trade with Keenan Evans as its centerpiece, Partizan’s offensive excellence in a match vs Zalgiris, Sarunas Jasikevicius’ debut behind Fenerbahce’s wheel.
Topics:
- Rytis winning the best commentator award (0:00);
- How legit were Fenerbahce-Olympiacos-Milano trade reports? (3:18);
- For how much you would give up Keenan Evans? (9:32);
- Olympiacos - Fenerbahce trade (15:19);
- Crvena Zvezda - Zalgiris trade (20:19);
- Another idea for Shabazz Napier trade (27:48);
- A win-win trade between PAO & Olimpia (33:10);
- Hardly imaginable trade for Anadolu Efes (40:16);
- Help us improve Monaco & Virtus (42:34);
- Partizan getting Nando De Colo & Rytis ‘the ASVEL GM’? (45:53);
- Free Jaleen Smith! (49:40);
- Jasikevicius’ debut & crazy technical foul for James (51:48);
- Partizan looking like serious contenders right now (59:56);
- Racism in Piraeus (1:07:04).
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas is joined by co-host Errick McCollum from Izmir Karsiyaka, along with special guest Chima Moneke from Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz. Together, they delve into Dusko Ivanovic’s effect, share funny story from a critical moment in the victory against Crvena Zvezda, explore the most underrated EuroLeague players, discuss hypothetical and potential transfer scenarios, and analyze the recent Dante Exum’s stretch in Dallas.
Topics:
- How Moneke became Partizan & Zvezda player (0:00);
- A crazy story behind a crazy play against Zvezda (1:35);
- Moneke’s most fun players to watch (6:39);
- Most underrated EuroLeague players (11:22);
- What makes players underrated (16:00);
- Next EuroLeague’s Chima Moneke (18:39);
- The dark box that Chima Moneke was in (24:10);
- Biggest EuroLeague stars that came from lower divisions (32:40);
- Kevin Pangos for Keenan Evans trade (41:00);
- Would Pangos make Valencia a Top 8 lock? (45:07);
- Do mid-season signings really make a difference (48:29);
- Will Madrid become the best EuroLeague RS team ever? (54:52);
- Hilarious Moneke’s reaction following Dusko’s hire (1:02:10);
- What happened with Virtus? (1:09:36);
- Which underdog to stay in the Top 8? (1:13:47);
- One important thing to address about the refs (1:19:00);
- Is Errick McCollum still Zvezda’s believer? (1:20:37);
- Dante Exum’s situation in Dallas (1:23:48);
- NBA player in Turkey (1:26:22);
- Did CJ McCollum like NBA in-season tournament experience (1:28:52);
- Funny Tadas Sedekerskis story (1:31:00).
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas & Rytis Vysniauskas pick their dark horses to surprise in the 2024 Paris Olympics Qualifying Tournaments. They also share their takeaways from the games featuring Partizan, Panathinaikos, and Fenerbahce, Yam Madar’s incident and the best potential destinations in Europe for Dwight Howard.
Topics:
- Biggest victory in Augustas’ career? (0:00);
- The funniest coaching challenge ever? (4:00);
- Partizan’s season starts now? (8:22);
- Jerian Grant did something we haven’t seen before (12:00);
- Mike James & Georgios Bartzokas moment (15:03);
- The greatness & tragedy of Campazzo (20:02);
- The play of the year in the worst setting (24:40);
- Crazy stat & hilarious reaction following Fener’s W (26:21);
- The problem with Yam Madar’s eye injury (28:17);
- Serge Ibaka is back (32:15);
- Team to upset Spain in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (35:17);
- Team to upset Latvia (40:50);
- Luka vs. Giannis for the Olympics ticket (45:30);
- Puerto Rico’s potential to upset Lithuania & Italy (50:50);
- EuroLeague & EuroCup team for Dwight Howard (53:25);
- Two superstars that will join Panathinaikos (59:09);
- Ettore Messina’s resignation rumors (1:03:11);
- Favorite All-November Team (1:10:53).
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Errick McCollum and Arturas Gudaitis join URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas as they dive into the Japanese league’s advantages over Europe, breakdown Kevin Pangos’ situation in Milan, discuss Tyler Dorsey’s DNP situation in Fenerbahce, and react to the Luka Doncic-Russell Westbrook rivalry.
Topics:
- Japanese basketball advantages over Europe (0:00);
- Underrated EuroLeague center (11:48);
- Why Gudaitis loved playing with Mike James (14:20);
- EL teams that Gudaitis & Errick watch the most (16:42);
- Why Fenerbahce & Efes aren’t clicking yet (18:45);
- What players think when coaches DNP them (25:55);
- What surprised McCollum watching Dorsey in Turkey (31:40);
- Tyler Dorsey to Panathinaikos scenario (36:03);
- What Gudaitis likes and dislikes about PAO’s rebuild (38:07);
- Reaction to Petrusev’s move to Olympiacos (47:14);
- Worst ending for best EuroLeague game this season (54:50);
- What you would do if you’re Kevin Pangos (1:01:25);
- Why Gudaitis was disappointed with Messina (1:05:37);
- Where’s the line of criticizing the players today? (1:09:05);
- Could Pangos be a good fit in Zalgiris? (1:16:00);
- Players-only meeting in Milan (1:23:20);
- Will Messina’s comments affect Milan’s offseason signings? (1:27:15);
- Is Shabazz Napier the next Mike James? (1:31:00);
- Top 3 EuroLeague centers by Arturas Gudaitis (1:35:35);
- Reaction to Gregg Popovich protecting Kawhi (1:45:00);
- Westbrook mocking Luka Doncic was disrespectful? (1:45:02);
- How to stop Victor Wembanyama? (1:49:20).
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas break down the controversy surrounding Ettore Messina’s interview, analyze the NBA situation of Vasilije Micic and Sasha Vezenkov, and share their reactions following Olympiacos, Efes, and Crvena Zvezda wins.
Topics:
- Did Efes turn their season around? (0:00);
- Interesting Efes moves while exploring NBA market (4:44);
- Reaction to controversial Messina’s interview (8:37);
- How Messina’s remarks might impact Milan’s future (16:30);
- Who’s lying: Ettore Messina or the journalist? (24:52);
- Why Messina surprised us a lot (30:02);
- Shabazz Napier for Nikola Mirotic trade (35:40);
- Shabazz Napier for Kevin Pangos trade (42:50);
- The best landing destinations for Kevin Pangos (45:21);
- Proof that the EuroLeague regular season surpasses the NBA (55:45);
- Resurrection of Sasha Vezenkov in Belgrade (59:05);
- COVID vibes and classy time-outs by Olympiacos & Zvezda (1:04:00);
- Kendrick Nunn’s debut reaction (1:07:55);
- Funny coincidence with Jabari Parker & Kendrick Nunn (1:13:50);
- European in the NBA vs. the NBA fit in Europe (1:16:40);
- NBA concern over Micic & Vezenkov (1:19:10).
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas take a look back at the first month of the EuroLeague season. They discuss early MVP candidates, rank the new head coaches, share their thoughts on early overreactions, highlight best rookies, and discuss the major elite players’ absences.
Topics:
- Zeljko vs. Messina & guarding Mike James (0:00);
- Early MVP race candidates (8:07);
- Pozzecco’s vs. Banchi’s effect (20:23);
- Should we trust in Sfairopoulos’ effect? (35:27);
- Funny Raja Bell’s story about Dusko Ivanovic (40:59);
- Worst Moneke & Wembanyama pronunciations (45:10);
- Top EuroLeague player that everybody’s missing (47:59);
- Did Olympiacos’ fans overreact? (56:20);
- Overreaction about Maccabi & Sarunas Jasikevicius (58:30);
- Overreaction about Real Madrid (1:05:10);
- EuroLeague teams to watch recommendations (1:08:10);
- Why Monaco might be the most exciting team to watch (1:10:20);
- Why Valencia reminds us of Zalgiris (1:16:00);
- Why Belinelli could become the most annoying player (1:21:00);
- What if Shengelia signed with Panathinaikos (1:24:30);
- Panathinaikos, Efes & Milan bounce back ranking (1:26:00);
- The most exciting EuroLeague rookie (1:35:30);
- Our favorite All-EuroLeague October team (1:39:40).
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
URBONUS’ host Donatas Urbonas, co-host Errick McCollum, and guest Kendrick Perry from Unicaja Malaga analyze Kendrick Nunn’s arrival at Panathinaikos, potential changes in the Athens club, Bruno Caboclo’s impact on Partizan, and discuss what’s making Spanish teams excel this year, all while debating whether Mike James holds the title of the best player in Europe.
Topics:
- Discovery about Kendrick Perry (0:00);
- Nunn’s strengths & challenges in Europe (2:01);
- Perry’s Panathinaikos’ advice to Nunn (5:21);
- Who should be worried about their future in Panathinaikos? (7:40);
- Inside Ataman’s practices (13:30);
- Does Kendrick Nunn make Panathinaikos a playoff lock? (17:40);
- Should Olympiacos be concerned? (26:20);
- What did we learn about Partizan & Zvezda from two derby games? (32:44);
- Errick’s experience with Ioannis Sfairopoulos (36:10);
- How good derby game performance can change everything (39:25);
- Bruno Caboclo in Partizan & one more signing (43:17);
- We’re stunned by Aleksa Avramovic (48:42);
- What makes Barca, Real & Valencia so great (49:39);
- Dusko on a lifetime contract with Baskonia (56:31);
- New coach’s names that EuroLeague teams should consider (1:00:20);
- Is Mike James currently the best player in Europe? (1:05:30);
- The most improved EuroLeague player (1:14:20);
- New EuroLeague guards that Perry & McCollum love to watch (1:22:00);
- BCL Final Four predictions (1:25:10).
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, Augustas Suliauskas dive deep into the discussion of Dusko Ivanovic’s unexpected dismissal, controversial calls surrounding the Olympiacos vs. Partizan and Maccabi vs. Panathinaikos games, and NBA predictions for Vasilije Micic, Sasha Vezenkov, and Victor Wembanyama.
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Topics:
- Meeting Luca Banchi in the NBA Store (0:00);
- For or against Dusko Ivanovic’s firing (6:23);
- How Ioannis Sfairopoulos is going to change Red Star (18:30);
- Another anticipated EuroLeague coaching change (25:22);
- Top 3 EuroLeague teams that change coaches most frequently (31:13);
- Did officiating ruin the Partizan vs. Olympiacos game? (34:32);
- Did the referees miss a crucial call in Panathinaikos vs. Maccabi game? (41:17);
- Ergin Ataman’s ejection (46:42);
- Smailagic on the rise and Mitoglou’s return (49:08);
- Maccabi’s situation and (54:00);
- Is Wade Baldwin the best EuroLeague guard? (58:00);
- Least liked EuroLeague coaches and most overrated players (1:02:48);
- What to do with ASVEL or ALBA? (1:15:09);
- Is Vasilije Micic going to be traded? (1:25:02);
- Is Sasha Vezenkov going to get minutes in the playoffs? (1:27:44);
- Is Victor Wembanyama going to make the All-Star game? (1:29:37);
- NBA players to sign in Europe (1:31:37);
- Big reason to join BN+ community (1:32:46).
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas discuss the early EuroLeague surprises and disappointments, delve into Zvezda’s and Olympiacos’ collapse in Round 2, provide insights into the concerning Maccabi situation, bring you into Ergin Ataman’s 4-hour video session, and share their feelings about Luka Doncic’s visit to Madrid.
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Topics:
- Best birthday gift to Rytis (0:00);
- Augis disagrees with Errick’s Zvezda take (8:03);
- How Ataman’s 4-hour video session could look like (16:25);
- What’s wrong with Efes? (20:43);
- Monaco’s biggest problem (28:06);
- Don’t sleep on them! (31:57);
- How Barcelona proved us wrong (37:01);
- Peak Jan Vesely is back? (40:35);
- First look on Ignas Brazdeikis (45:00);
- The new strength of Valencia? (46:46);
- Interesting highlight with Nick Calathes (50:40);
- Fenerbahce might hit the market? (52:54);
- Would a coaching change help ASVEL? (54:35);
- Big concerns over Maccabi’s situation (1:00:18);
- Is Sasha Vezenkov in trouble? (1:04:25);
- Best part about Luka & next NBA vs. EuroLeague game (1:09:20);
- How much it cost to bring an NBA team to Europe (1:15:25).