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03-07-2025
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Spain coach Sergio Scariolo to take over Real Madrid's basketball team after EuroBasket
MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Sergio Scariolo will take over Real Madrid's basketball team after EuroBasket, the club said Thursday. Scariolo had announcement Wednesday that he would not continue with the national team after the 24-team tournament — Europe's continental championship — ends in September. Advertisement Madrid parted ways with coach Chus Mateo and said that Scariolo will arrive on a three-year contract until June 2028. 'Scariolo, one of the most prestigious coaches in world basketball, arrives at Real Madrid after a brilliant career at the helm of the Spanish national team, where he has become the most successful coach in its history,' the club said in its announcement. Scariolo helped lead Spain to eight medals: five gold (2019 World Cup, 2009 EuroBasket, 2011 EuroBasket, 2015 EuroBasket and 2022 EuroBasket), one silver (2012 London Olympics) and two bronze (2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and 2017 EuroBasket). The Italian was an assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors when it won the NBA title in the 2018-19 season. Advertisement The 64-year-old Scariolo was in his second stint with Spain. He had previously coached Madrid from 1999-2002. Spain is the defending EuroBasket champion. This year, it is in Group C along with Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Georgia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. ___ AP sports:
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02-07-2025
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Spain coach Sergio Scariolo to step down after EuroBasket
MADRID (AP) — Sergio Scariolo will not continue as coach of Spain's basketball team after EuroBasket. Scariolo made the announcement on Wednesday as he released Spain's squad for the 24-team tournament — Europe's continental championship — that begins in late August and ends in September. Advertisement 'EuroBasket will be my last competitive moment with the national team,' Scariolo said. Scariolo is rumoured to be the next coach of Real Madrid, who is reportedly parting ways with Chus Mateo. Spain beat France in the final of the 2022 tournament, the last time EuroBasket was held. Spain is in Group C along with Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Georgia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Teams play each other once in the group. The top four in each section advance to the final phase in Riga from Sept. 6 through Sept. 14. Groups A and B will be on one side of the bracket for the knockout phase, Groups C and D will be on the other. ___ AP sports:
Associated Press
02-07-2025
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Spain coach Sergio Scariolo to step down after EuroBasket
MADRID (AP) — Sergio Scariolo will not continue as coach of Spain's basketball team after EuroBasket. Scariolo made the announcement on Wednesday as he released Spain's squad for the 24-team tournament — Europe's continental championship — that begins in late August and ends in September. 'EuroBasket will be my last competitive moment with the national team,' Scariolo said. Scariolo is rumoured to be the next coach of Real Madrid, who is reportedly parting ways with Chus Mateo. Spain beat France in the final of the 2022 tournament, the last time EuroBasket was held. Spain is in Group C along with Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Georgia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Teams play each other once in the group. The top four in each section advance to the final phase in Riga from Sept. 6 through Sept. 14. Groups A and B will be on one side of the bracket for the knockout phase, Groups C and D will be on the other. ___ AP sports:
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27-02-2025
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Dennis Smith leaves Real Madrid
Real Madrid head coach Chus Mateo addressed the media ahead of the EuroLeague Round 27 El Clasico against FC Barcelona, confirming the departure of former NBA guard Dennis Smith Jr. from the team, a decision not yet made public by the Spanish club. Source: BasketNews Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet Real Madrid carries 14 players, including Serge Ibaka, for the rest of the season ❕ Dennis Smith Jr. is officially out of the squad - 9:16 AM Patrick Beverley will be the new addition to Real Madrid until the end of the season. With only the final details remaining, the guard will sign with the Spanish club, which has an open roster spot following the departure of Dennis Smith Jr. -via Encestando / February 19, 2025 Chris Haynes: Veteran guard Dennis Smith Jr. is leaving Real Madrid and intends to make a return to the NBA this season, league sources tell me. -via / February 18, 2025 The possible departure of Smith Jr. was first reported by journalist Ramón Álvarez de Mon. And, according to MARCA, the decision is more the player's than Madrid's. The team has no complaints about the American point guard, who has been working hard to get in shape after not playing since April of last year. -via / February 18, 2025 This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Dennis Smith leaves Real Madrid
