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Status quo with aromas of exciting comebacks: the power rating of the Euroleague teams | Israel today

2022-10-06T09:57:31.881Z


From the Israeli point of view, it seems that Maccabi Tel Aviv made an impressive revolution in the summer, but the rest of the teams weren't boring either • Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid and Anadolu are expected to be at the top this year as well and go far, but the comeback of Virtus Bologna, the ambitions of Panathinaikos and the further step up of Monaco • Avi Segal with the power rating in the top factory on the continent


The upcoming Euroleague season "threatens" to be the best ever, based on the significant transfers and reinforcements made by the teams and not just the top ones.

We tried to compile the power index of the teams based on the rosters that were built and we have initial conclusions: Spain is at the top of the list like last season, so it was considered a partial success.

Anadolu Efes is not the champion in the first three, CSKA Moscow is not this time (the Russians are suspended), so there are two significant forces - Partizan Belgrade and Virtus Bologna which will be a significant factor.

Maccabi Tel Aviv is in the playoffs, but it is very fragile. The gaps between the first 6 and those that come after them guarantee a stubborn fight for the place in the first eight.

1. Real Madrid.

We've read about huge 7-figure dollar losses in recent years, but that doesn't stop her from fielding the best and deepest roster in the Euroleague.

The finalist from last season was further strengthened this season with top players such as Dezanan Musa, Sergio Rodriguez and Mario Hazunia and continues to wait for the big game changer - Fakondo Campazzo.

The central question actually comes from the direction of the lines where the legendary Pablo Lasso makes way after 11 years for his assistant Chos Mathieu.

2. Barcelona.

Barca was considered the best last season and it ended when they didn't even reach the final.

This summer she made excellent spot reinforcements with Tomas Saturnski, Nikola Kalinic and Jan Wesley when Charas can finally feel the time has come.

3. Armani Milano.

With the return of Ettore Messina, Milan is back at the top but not yet at the top.

With the shiny names it brought in this summer, it can definitely get there: Brandon Davis, Kevin Pangos and Johannes Puigtmann should fill in what it lacked last season.

4. Anadolu Zero.

The champion of the last two years is again assessed before the season as someone who will not win the title.

That still doesn't mean it won't end with a third win.

Beyond the stars, its strength again lies in keeping the staff that has been running for several years.

This season there is a refresh and it can go in two directions: the negative direction - breaking the balance.

The positive direction - to be even stronger with cannons like Will Claiborne and Ante Zizic.

Atman and Larkin.

Will they celebrate one more time?, Photo: E.P

5. Olympiakos.

Starting to remind Anadolu in its continuity when last season it bore fruit in the form of the Final Four.

In terms of the staff, the Greeks suffered a great loss with the departure of Tyler Dorsey.

The big advantage: the ability to maintain the base of the team and the stay of Sasha Vozenkov, who entered the top of the Euroleague players.

6. Fenerbahce.

Since Zhelimir Oberdovich is not on the lines, it's not that.

To restore the crown to its former glory, they brought in someone who had been his assistant for almost a decade and a half - Dimitris Itoudis and strengthened the staff greatly, with Scotty Wilvkin at the top of the list of acquisitions.

Next to X Maccabi Tel Aviv it will also be possible to see Nick Kalathis, Nemaniye Baylitza, Jonathan Motley and others and Carsen Edwards.

Wilbkin.

It will be interesting to see him in Fener, photo: IPA

7. Monaco.

Her last season was her first in the Euroleague and she surprised by reaching the playoffs.

This season in light of the massive reinforcement it will be a surprise if it is not in the top eight.

The French are becoming a significant European force after retaining Mike James and bringing in great players in the form of Eli Okobo, John Brown, Jordan Lloyd and Adrian Moorman.

8. Maccabi Tel Aviv. The

Yellows made a revolution in the summer with quite a few impressive reinforcements. To solve the problem of the center, Maccabi landed two great centers - Brown and Baldwin. In addition, there was impressive strength and athleticism under the basket (Poiters and Nieuw), impressive scorers (Hilliard) and a lot Athleticism. The problems: It is not yet known how the business will come together and there are still a few professional holes in the squad. Bottom line and above all - Maccabi got stronger but the top rivals got even stronger.

9. Panathinaikos.

After two seasons at the bottom of the EuroLeague owner Dimitris Yanakopoulos has returned to invest and already has some excellent signings such as Marius Grigounis, Matias Punitka from EuroBasket heroes, Paris Lee and Nate Walters.

Pao says that there will be additional reinforcements and they aim to make an exciting comeback to the top.

Punitka in Poland uniform in EuroBasket against Israel.

An interesting purchase for Panathinaikos, photo: I.P.I

10. Virtus Bologna

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A magnificent comeback to the Euroleague after two decades.

The Eurocup champion is considered a big European name in the past and returns to the Euroleague Milos Teodošić and the Eurobasket champion - coach Sergio Scarillo.

The Italian club invested a lot of money in reaching the Euroleague and will continue to invest to establish itself there.

They almost entered the top ten:

Partizan Belgrade, Valencia and Bayern Munich 

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Source: israelhayom

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