Episodes
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas share their predictions for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament and discuss the signings by Olympiacos, Fenerbahce, and Zalgiris, along with other EuroLeague transfer rumors.
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Topics:
What to do with these rumors in Europe? (0:00);
Slovenia over...
Published 07/01/24
URBONUS’ host Donatas Urbonas, joined by co-host Errick McCollum and Kevin Punter, discuss KP’s move from Partizan to Barcelona, the rebuild in Belgrade, the best destinations for top EuroLeague free agents, and respond to BN+ fans’ questions.
Topics:
Punter on his Partizan departure (0:00);
Reaction to confusing Zeljko’s message (6:46);
Barcelona in EuroLeague’s power rankings (18:13);
Reaction to Lundberg & Ntilikina signings (27:02);
Top free agents to join Partizan (34:00);
Is Red...
Published 06/22/24
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas is joined by Mike James and Errick McCollum to dive into Monaco’s moves to win the EuroLeague, Kevin Punter’s transfer to Barcelona, Mario Hezonja’s saga, Lorenzo Brown’s possible move to Panathinaikos, and other big transfer bombs.
Topics:
Mike James won’t win the EuroLeague ever again? (0:00);
Two signings that will make Monaco champions (10:39);
Will Kevin Durant join Monaco? (19:13);
Hezonja won’t play either in Barca or Madrid? (21:01);
Why Mike didn’t go to...
Published 06/18/24
In a Q&A session, URBONUS’ Augustas Suliauskas and Donatas Urbonas responded to fans’ questions, addressing market rumors, Partizan’s and Crvena Zvezda’s rebuilds, and the worrisome future of the EuroLeague.
BN+ Topics:
Upcoming changes in Partizan;
Lorenzo Brown’s replacement in Maccabi;
Panathinaikos signing ideas;
Zvezda’s rebuild;
Best fit for Will Clyburn?;
EuroLeague player to move to the NBA;
Fener’s replacement for Hayes-Davis;
Last move for Efes;
Our FIBA top 10...
Published 06/14/24
URBONUS co-hosts Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius wrap up the 2024 Final Four experience in Berlin, including the unbelievable triumph of Panathinaikos Athens.
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Published 05/27/24
URBONUS co-hosts Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas & special guest Chima Moneke recap the semi-finals of the EuroLeague Final Four 2024 in Berlin.
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Published 05/25/24
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius share their EuroLeague Final 4 predictions and discuss the James Nunnally and Stefan Lazarevic fight.
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Published 05/21/24
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Gytis Blazevicius, and Augustas Suliauskas respond to fans’ questions in a Q&A session, addressing topics such as the criticism over the All-EuroLeague Teams selections, Kendrick Nunn’s NBA future, Panathinaikos’ free agency strategy, and the EuroLeague off-season move that will make the biggest noise.
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BN+ Topics:
Biggest All-EuroLeague snubs;
Gytis’ argument...
Published 05/15/24
URBONUS’ Rytis Vysniauskas, Augustas Suliauskas and Gytis Blazevicius dive into the three Game 5s that happened in the EuroLeague playoffs. Keys to Panathinaikos Athens win vs Maccabi Tel Aviv, hard to watch game between FC Barcelona & Olympiacos Piraeus, and overtime drama in AS Monaco - Fenerbahce Istanbul game.
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Published 05/09/24
URBONUS crew Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas discuss Game 4s of Maccabi - Panathinaikos & Olympiacos - Barcelona EuroLeague playoff series, gives their Game 5 predictions and looks at Fenerbahce - Monaco Game 4.
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Published 05/03/24
URBONUS crew Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas discuss Game 3 of Maccabi - Panathinaikos & Olympiacos - Barcelona EuroLeague playoff series. Guys also answer BN+ subscribers questions ranging from Crvena Zvezda rebuild strategy to NBA playoffs.
BN+ Topics:
Why Maccabi’s win over Panathinaikos wasn’t decided by referees ;
Can Olympiacos win shooting this poorly & Petrusev’s foul on Jabari;
No updates on Rayjon Tucker joining Crvena Zvezda;
Will Ataman leave...
Published 05/01/24
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius dive into the EuroLeague playoffs game 2, discuss Matej Boltauser’s scandal, and brainstorm on Partizan’s offseason moves.
Topics:
Reacting to Boltauzer’s shoplifting scandal (0:00);
Kostas Sloukas playing like a 3M player? (8:06);
Are Olympiacos in trouble vs. Barcelona? (29:55);
Potential game-changer of Fener vs. Monaco series (44:19);
“We’ll talk about Real when it’s Final 4” (58:46);
Who could be Partizan’s loud...
Published 04/29/24
URBONUS crew Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas discuss Game 1 of each EuroLeague playoff series. Incredible thriller in Monaco, superb Panathinaikos - Maccabi game that was clouded by drama & Olympiacos successful start vs Barcelona.
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Topics:
Keys to Olympiacos...
Published 04/25/24
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Rytis Vysniauskas share their EuroLeague playoff predictions and series-deciding X factors.
Topics:
Is Markus Howard dangerous for kids? (0:00);
Rytis makes spicy Panathinaikos vs. Maccabi prediction (13:26);
Augis goes against his logic with Olympiacos vs. Barcelona prediction (27:07);
Donatas makes a surprising Monaco vs. Fenerbahce pick (36:39);
Is Baskonia going to keep surprising everyone vs. Madrid? (50:02).
Published 04/20/24
URBONUS' Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Rytis Vysniauskas express their astonishment at the Play-In outcome, and also reveal their selections for the All-EuroLeague teams and individual awards.
Topics:
Shocker of the year? (0:00);
Play-In final prediction (13:28);
Who’s better: Wade Baldwin or Kendrick Nunn? (21:05);
All-EuroLeague 1st Team (25:45);
2nd Team pick that changed Augis’ selection (38:50);
The tricky part with Mike James’ MVP award (56:45);
Fenerbahce’s mascot &...
Published 04/17/24
Join URBONUS hosts Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas & Gytis Blazevicius as they discuss the latest EuroLeague regular season action, including Olympiacos’ rise, Ergin Ataman’s Coach of the Year candidacy, conspiracy over the Crvena Zvezda loss, Play-In favorites, and the possibility of Josh Nebo teaming up with Luka Doncic and Slovenia.
Topics:
Tough decisions ahead for Olympiacos (0:00);
First look at Fener vs. Monaco & Olympiacos vs. Barca (11:10);
Play-In predictions...
Published 04/13/24
Nigel Hayes-Davis breaks down his record-breaking 50-point EuroLeague game on the URBONUS podcast with hosts Donatas Urbonas & Errick McCollum. He reveals numerous crazy details about the record-breaking night, weighs in on the value of Europe’s 50 points in the NBA, and reflects on his revival from a 2021-22 season in Barcelona, where he averaged 4.2 points per game.
Topics:
Hayes-Davis’ 50-point game anecdotes (0:00);
Nigel thinks he could easily have scored 60 (19:58);
How much would...
Published 04/04/24
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas address questions from European basketball fans in a Q&A session, covering topics such as Nigel Hayes-Davis’ 50-point performance, the most awkward interviews, speculation surrounding Shane Larkin’s move to Fenerbahce, discussions on the perceived ‘hate’ for Panathinaikos, the anticipated future of the top 4 EuroLeague free agents, and Kevin Porter Jr.’s decision to sign with PAOK.
BN+ Topics:
Why Kevin Porter Jr....
Published 04/02/24
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas dive into the shocking fourth quarter of the Partizan vs. Olympiacos game, explore the rumors of Keenan Evans joining Olympiacos, comment Zalgiris’ statement victory over Milan, and make bold predictions for the Play-In.
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Published 03/29/24
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas & Gytis Blazevicius delve into the reasons behind Panathinaikos’ record, Fenerbahce’s potential to win the EuroLeague, regrets for playoff teams, and criticism of the Paris 2024 Olympics format.
Topics:
Ataman’s trick & crazy facts behind PAO record (0:00);
Can Fener win it all? (13:20);
Biggest EuroLeague playoff regrets (27:25);
Paris 2024 draw & the biggest Olympics’ problem (42:53);
Three EuroCup players who will...
Published 03/25/24
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius delve into the vital matchups shaping the EuroLeague playoffs, analyze the top 3 best & worst in-season signings, check on EuroLeague players potentially signing in the NBA, and assess Vasilije Micic’s NBA future.
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Published 03/18/24
URBONUS’ Rytis Vysniauskas & Augustas Suliauskas react to Olympiacos - Panathinaikos derby in the EuroLeague and answer your questions. Those include EL MVP race, best Balkan players to beat USA, Mike James or Evan Fournier for Olympiacos, and would Jokic, Luka, or KD make ALBA Berlin a Final Four contender.
BN+ Topics:
Reacting to Olympiacos - Panathinaikos;
Ricky Rubio is ballin’;
Mike James or Evan Fournier in Olympiacos?;
EuroLeague MVP Race: Our Picks For Top 5;
Are 24 teams too much...
Published 03/15/24
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas & Errick McCollum sit down with Mike James to discuss his all-time record night, break down his next contract, share insights on his place in the GOAT conversation, and predict who will be the EuroLeague’s face in five years.
Topics:
Top highlights & lowlights of Mike James’ record night (0:00);
Where Mike ranks himself in the GOAT conversation (14:09);
Ranking Top 4 EuroLeague title contenders (23:41);
The next Mike James’ career destination (32:02);
Who will...
Published 03/12/24
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius discuss Andrea Trinchieri’s Olympiacos title prediction, highlight the top three EuroLeague playoff teams to watch, and respond to Gilbert Arenas’ wild take on removing Europeans from the NBA.
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Published 03/05/24
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Rytis Vysniauskas discuss EuroLeague wins for Partizan & Panathinaikos, share insights on potential replacements for Zeljko Obradovic in Belgrade, and explore whether EuroLeague should pause the game to honor Mike James in a Q&A session.
BN+ Topics:
Who would replace Zeljko Obradovic in Partizan?;
Is Panathinaikos sending a statement to Real Madrid?;
Should EuroLeague pause the game to honor Mike James;
Do we have the worst referees...
Published 03/01/24