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Gone Traveling podcast 🏀🎙️
Episode 8: @EuroCup Round 7

Marco Munno and I look at wins by Cedevita & Bourgg + performances by Alex Bouteille, Cassius Winston, Trey Woodbury, Balsa Koprivica

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Episode 8: TTC Gone Traveling - 2025-26 BKT EuroCup Round 7
David Hein and Marco Munno review BKT EuroCup Round 7, highlighting wins by Cedevita and Bourg as well as Alex Bouteille, Cassius Winston, Trey Woodbury and Balsa Koprivica.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Gone Traveling podcast 🏀🎙️
David Hein + Marco Munno review EuroCup Round 2, highlighting wins by Bourg and Cedevita & Trevion Williams, Fatts Russell, Christian Sengfelder, Patrick Hassan

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Episode 3: TTC Gone Traveling - 2025-26 BKT EuroCup Round 2
David Hein and Marco Munno review the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup Round 2, highlighting big-game wins by Bourg and Cedevita as well as Trevion Williams, Fatts Russell, Christian Sengfelder and Patrick Hassan.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Gone Traveling podcast 🎙️
Marco Munno and I review EuroCup Round 1
Panionios' 1st win in 11 yrs
ratiopharm ulm surprise
Bryce Jones dominates
Rubit still has it
Big first game for Flynn
Moulare shines
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Episode 2: TTC Gone Traveling - 2025-26 BKT EuroCup Round 1
David Hein and Marco Munno review Round 1 of the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup, highlighting Panionios' first win in nearly 12 years, Ulm surprising Turk Telekom, Bryce Jones and Augustine Rubit.
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October 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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From Hardwood to Headphones: Victor Wembanyama Becomes a Musical Muse

Music inspired by Victor Wembanyama

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From Hardwood to Headphones: Victor Wembanyama Becomes a Musical Muse
Victor Wembanyama is a sports unicorn, but as it turns out he is also a cultural icon. How else could you describe so many musical artists using his name in songs. Here a breakdown of Wemby in music.
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September 30, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Diego Garavaglia Achille Lonati: a real Fratelli connection

Kids together starring w Milan at NextGen EuroLeague and Italy at #U16EuroBasket & #FIBAU17

Hoping for U18 EuroBasket glory
Then parting ways for ratiopharm ulm and St. Bonaventure

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Garavaglia and Lonati - an Italian Fratelli connection
Diego Garavaglia and Achille Lonati have formed an incredible bond playing with Milan and Italy. And now they hope for one more youth success at the FIBA U18 EuroBasket 2025 before parting ways.
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July 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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#U18EuroBasket tips off on July 26 and should be a great tournament in Belgrade Here is a breakdown of the rosters of the 16 teams - to know who you are watching and some background. Hope you enjoy
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Roster breakdowns for FIBA U18 EuroBasket 2025 Division A
The FIBA U18 EuroBasket 2025 tips off on July 26 in Belgrade with Germany as reigning champs - hoping to become the fourth repeat winners since 2014. Here is a primer on the teams.
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July 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Want to know who to follow for the #U20EuroBasket that runs from July 12-20?

Check out my roster breakdown of the tournament in Heraklion, Greece

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Players to Watch FIBA U20 EuroBasket 2025 Division A
The FIBA U20 EuroBasket 2025, Division A runs from July 12 to 20 in Heraklion, Greece. Here are some of the players to watch for the tournament.
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July 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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The European youth summer tips off today with the #U20EuroBasket Division B in Armenia - running July 11-20

Here is a breakdown of the rosters of the teams

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Players to Watch FIBA U20 EuroBasket 2025 Division B
The FIBA U20 EuroBasket 2025, Division B runs from July 11 to 20 in Yerevan, Armenia. Here are some of the players to watch for the tournament.
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July 11, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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The Ultimate FIBA U19 World Cup 2025 Review
If you missed anything about the FIBA U19 World Cup 2025 - from the build-up to the action to the awards - we have you covered. Everything you need is here
#FIBAU19

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The Ultimate FIBA U19 World Cup 2025 Review - everything you need is here
If you missed anything about the FIBA U19 World Cup 2025 - from the build-up to the action to the awards - we have you covered. This is the ultimate review of the 17th FIBA U19 World Cup.
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July 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Zalgiris Kaunas won the #NextGenEuroLeague title - the Lithuanian giants' third continental crown. Here is my review of the Finals in Abu Dhabi
@bczalgiris @EuroLeague

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Zalgiris end 18 year drought with third NextGen title
Zalgiris Kaunas collected the trophy at the 2025 Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Finals - conquering Europe for the third time, and the first since 2007. Here a look back at the long weekend in Abu Dhabi.
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June 2, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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For 14 years Ruddy Nelhomme was Vincent Collet's right hand man with the French NT - winning eight medals including two Olympic silvers.

Now he takes over France's team for the #FIBAU19 World Cup. And he's ready to show his winning pedigree.

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Long-time Collet assistant Nelhomme ready to work with France's young talents
After serving as the France senior national team assistant coach for 14 years, Ruddy Nelhomme is taking charge of the country's junior team for the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025.
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May 29, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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Just to let you all know ... I will be part of the Podcourt show for the third and four games of the #NextGenEuroLeague Day 3
I will be hanging out on the couch and managing the YouTube comments.

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Podcourt NextGen EuroLeague | U18 Real Madrid vs U18 Pole France INSEP Paris | Final Four 2025
YouTube video by EUROLEAGUE BASKETBALL
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May 24, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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It's been a while since Zalgiris have been a factor at the #NextGenEuroLeague and if the Lithuanians want to challenge in Abu Dhabi then Dovydas Buika will have to play a big role
But the hard-nosed guard will be ready

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Individual training with EuroLeague vet Seibutis helps Buika become star of own movie | Adidas Next Generation Tournament
Dovydas Buika, who has broken into the first team of Zalgiris Kaunas this season, is ready to shine at the 2025 NextGen EuroLeague Finals.
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May 12, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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OvertimeElite announced its roster for #NextGenEuroLeague
Of course TTC has you covered with who's who

Here is my roster breakdown
The guys I am most looking forward to seeing:
By far Kohl Rosario, then Taylen Kinney and Asher Elson

But a loaded squad

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Overtime Elite roster breakdown for NextGen EuroLeague Finals
OTE will be playing at the Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Finasl for a second straight season, and the Atlanta-based organization will bring a team to Abu Dhabi full of elite talent. Here a team breakdown.
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May 9, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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Note: non sports post here
I am not interested at all (!) in the shipping industry but I found this a fascinating look at how - and when - the tariffs could impact the US.

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US Port Update - May 4, 2025 | Trade Wars: Port of Los Angeles Says Imports are Dropping
YouTube video by What's Going on With Shipping?
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May 8, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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The Road to Greatness is over!
Hapoel Tel Aviv are 2024-25 EuroCup champs!

Hapoel swept Gran Canaria 2-0 to win their 1st European trophy

In the season's final Gone Traveling podcast, @llebres11.bsky.social and I review the Finals and 2024-25 season

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Episode 29: TTC Gone Traveling - 2024-25 BKT EuroCup Finals review - Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv are the champs
Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv are the champions of the 2024-25 BKT EuroCup after sweeping Dreamland Gran Canaria in the Finals. We review the two games and give props to Hapoel.
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April 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Ben Saraf has shown everyone that he can handle himself in a strong league in Europe. The PG, who turns 19 on April 14, took time to sit down and look back at some of the highlights and low points of his still young career

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Ben Saraf looks back on being terrified of Spanoulis; facing great PGs in EuroCup; what he learned from NBA exhibition game
Ben Saraf is one of the top young European point guards. The ratiopharm ulm playmaker sat down to talk about his memories of Vassilis Spanoulis, playing in the EuroCup and the NBA exhibition game.
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April 10, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Gone Traveling episode 28

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Gran Canaria reach the EuroCup Finals

@llebres11.bsky.social and I break down the Semi-Finals Game 3s and predict who will be champion this season

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Episode 28: TTC Gone Traveling - 2024-25 BKT EuroCup Semi-Finals Game 3 review - Preview Finals
The BKT EuroCup Finals are set: Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Gran Canaria. Both teams won their Game 3 of the Semi-Finals on the road to eliminate top seeds Valencia and Bahcesehir. We preview the Finals.
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April 3, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Episode 27 of Gone Traveling podcast

@llebres11.bsky.social and I look at the first two games of the EuroCup Semi-Finals

Can Bahcesehir and Valencia use their home court advantage for Game 3 against Gran Canaria and Hapoel Tel Aviv

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Episode 27: TTC Gone Traveling - 2024-25 BKT EuroCup Semi-Finals Games 1 & 2 review
Bahcesehir and Valencia hope to use their home court advantage in their Game 3s of the BKT EuroCup Semi-Finals after Gran Canaria and Hapoel Tel Aviv won Game 2 at home. We review the first two games.
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March 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Ep 26 of Gone Traveling podcast

EuroCup Semi-Finals tip off on Tues March 25

Bahcesehir vs Gran Canaria
Valencia vs Hapoel Tel Aviv

@llebres11.bsky.social and David Hein break down the matchups and make our predictions

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Episode 26: TTC Gone Traveling - 2024-25 BKT EuroCup Semi-Finals previews and predictions
The Semi-Finals of the BKT EuroCup start on March 25 and we break down the matchups between Bahcesehir and Gran Canaria as well as Valenica and Hapoel. Plus we make predictions.
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March 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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And then there were four ...

Bahcesehir, Gran Canaria, Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv and Valencia have reached the BKT EuroCup Semi-Finals and are four wins from the EuroLeague

@llebres11.bsky.social and I break down the Quarters on the Gone Traveling podcast

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Episode 25: TTC Gone Traveling - 2024-25 BKT EuroCup Quarter-Finals playoffs breakdown
We are down to four teams ... we've reached the EuroCup Semi-Finals. Bahcesehir, Gran Canaria, Valencia and Hapoel are four wins from the EuroLeague. Here the breakdown of the Quarter-Finals.
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March 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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NextGenEuroLeague Belgrade provided plenty of special moments
INSEP reigned supreme
Milan and Maccabi suffered more heartache in Belgrade
Aaron Towo-Nansi captured the world's imagination
Mario Machetti made history w Trento
There was a Woj sighting.
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NextGen EuroLeague Belgrade review: INSEP reign; Towo-Nansi becomes just Aaron; more Milan and Maccabi nightmares; a Woj sighting
Adidas NextGen EuroLeague's fourth stop was in Belgrade where INSEP reigned supreme, Aaron Towo-Nansi captured the collective imagination, Milan lost again in Serbia and Woj showed up.
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March 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Begüm Yücel and Pinar Çiler Çağlayan: Turning Bahçeşehir College Istanbul into inspiration

The story about two women's quest to make Bahcesehir College Istanbul a European powerhouse - and break down gender barriers in European basketball

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Begüm Yücel and Pinar Çiler Çağlayan: Turning Bahçeşehir College into inspiration
Begüm Yücel and Pinar Çiler Çağlayan are on the verge of making hitstory at Bahçeşehir College Istanbul. The Turkish club is close to becoming a EuroLeague team - with two women at the helm.
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March 8, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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EuroCup playoffs tip off tonight - Wolves vs Cluj
Other knockout Eighth-Finals games are on Wednesday:
Turk Telekom vs Buducnost
Cedevita vs Besiktas
Gran Canaria vs Reyer

Sergio @llebres11.bsky.social Llebres and David Hein break down all the match-ups

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Episode 23: TTC Gone Traveling - 2024-25 BKT EuroCup playoffs breakdown/predictions
This is the second week off between the 2024-25 BKT EuroCup Regular Season and the Eighthfinals. With no games, we breakdown the playoffs and give our predictions who will take the title.
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March 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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It's that time again!
#NextGenEuroLeague Belgrade tips off on Friday

Here is breakdown of the teams in Group A -
Crvena Zvezda Belgrade, Joventut Badalona, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan and Maccabi Tel Aviv

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Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Belgrade rosters breakdown - Group A
Adidas NextGen EuroLeague's final stop should be a fun show as three ex champs (Zvezda, INSEP, Joventut) will battle for supremacy along with Milan. Here is a breakdown of the rosters in Group A.
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March 3, 2025 at 8:19 AM