2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Season Kicks Off

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The 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season, the top-tier club-level basketball contest in Europe, is set to begin with the ALBA Berlin vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR game in Germany on Thursday. Panathinaikos AKTOR, led by Turkish head coach Ergin Ataman, are the defending champions after beating record holders Real Madrid 95-80 in the Berlin final in May. The season will feature 18 clubs competing over 34 games, with the regular season concluding on April 11, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season will commence with the ALBA Berlin vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR game in Germany on Thursday.
  • Panathinaikos AKTOR, led by Turkish head coach Ergin Ataman, are the defending champions after defeating Real Madrid 95-80 in the Berlin final in May.
  • Two-time EuroLeague champions Anadolu Efes and Fenerbahce Beko, which won the 2017 title, will represent Turkey in the tournament.
  • Paris Basket will make their EuroLeague debut after winning the second-tier EuroCup last season.
  • Fenerbahce Beko will face Olympiacos in their first game, while Anadolu Efes will play against Virtus Segafredo Bologna.
  • The regular season will conclude on April 11, 2025, with the playoffs taking place from April 25 to May 7.
  • The winners of the playoffs will book their places at the 2025 Final Four, which will be played on May 23-25.
  • Real Madrid are the EuroLeague's record holders with 11 titles, while CSKA Moscow have secured eight EuroLeague titles before being banned due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
  • Zeljko Obradovic is the best coach in the tournament's history with a record nine EuroLeague titles won with five different clubs.
  • Anadolu Efes and Fenerbahce are the only Turkish clubs to have secured the EuroLeague championships in previous seasons.

Statistics:

  • The 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season features 18 clubs competing over 34 games.
  • The regular season will conclude on April 11, 2025.
  • The playoffs will take place from April 25 to May 7, and the Final Four will be played on May 23-25.
  • Real Madrid hold the record for the most EuroLeague titles with 11 championships.
  • Zeljko Obradovic has won a record nine EuroLeague titles with five different clubs.

Sources:

  • Anadolu Agency news release
  • EuroLeague website (no specific date mentioned)