With more than seven weeks to go before opening night, the 2023-24 season is already underway for some Turkish Airlines EuroLeague teams. Among them, Valencia Basket had its first team practice on Friday, August 18. Head coach Alex Mumbru can count on most of his players from day one: only Victor Claver and Jaime Pradilla are absent due to playing for the Spanish national team in the upcoming World Cup..

Valencia Basket had its first team practice on Friday, August 18. Head coach Alex Mumbry will count on all players who are not currently with their national teams. 


Valencia gets ready for the 2023-24 EuroLeague campaign! 

With more than seven weeks to go before opening night, the 2023-24 season is already underway for some Turkish Airlines EuroLeague teams. Among them, Valencia Basket had its first team practice on Friday, August 18. Head coach Alex Mumbru can count on most of his players from day one: only Victor Claver and Jaime Pradilla are absent due to playing for the Spanish national team in the upcoming World Cup..

[Check out Valencia's 2023-24 EuroLeague games to watch!](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/valencia-basket-2023-24-games-to-watch/)

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">🗣🧡 ¡Ya están aquí Kassius Robertson, Nate Reuvers y Brandon Davies!<br><br>🍊 <a href="https://twitter.com/Kash_Money_5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kash_Money_5</a><br>🍊 <a href="https://twitter.com/Reuvers35?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Reuvers35</a> <br>🍊 <a href="https://twitter.com/Brandon_Davies0?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Brandon_Davies0</a><br><br>Cas 👉 <a href="https://t.co/8JlS5cyS0F">https://t.co/8JlS5cyS0F</a><br><br>Val 👉 <a href="https://t.co/cjhfV415eK">https://t.co/cjhfV415eK</a><br><br>Eng 👉 <a href="https://t.co/WfRvFHbTBl">https://t.co/WfRvFHbTBl</a> <a href="https://t.co/tCYkDRpBLy">pic.twitter.com/tCYkDRpBLy</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/1691513587682922496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

### Three EuroLeague newcomers

Valencia will need the extra time to jell as it signed six new players over the summer: [Nate Reuvers](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/valencia-basket-adds-stretch-big-man-nate-reuvers/), [Kassius Robertson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/valencia-basket-brings-in-scorer-kassius-robertson/), [Damien Inglis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/valencia-basket-adds-two-time-eurocup-champ-damien-inglis/), [Brandon Davies](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/valencia-basket-signs-brandon-davies-to-multi-year-deal/), [Boubacar Toure](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/valencia-inks-center-boubacar-toure-to-multi-year-deal/), and [Semi Ojeleye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/valencia-signs-forward-semi-ojeleye/). All six players are already in Valencia getting ready for a new season, with Robertson, Toure and Reuvers set to make their EuroLeague debuts.

"I am excited. It is a new challenge for me and I am ready for it," Robertson said upon arrival. "I think I have been ready for it for a while. I have been working hard all summer and in the last couple of years," he added. 

"I know this is a very strong team, with a lot of history," Reuvers said. "It is definitely a great place to be."

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">👀🍊 New boys in town (vol.2)<br><br>➡️ <a href="https://twitter.com/semi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@semi</a><br>➡️ <a href="https://twitter.com/DamienINGLIS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DamienINGLIS</a> <a href="https://t.co/BSPjzYwwOm">pic.twitter.com/BSPjzYwwOm</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/1691879640241996161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

### Davies is ready to lead

Among those six new faces in its roster, Davies has drawn perhaps the most attention, as he arrives to Valencia ready to play a leading role, replacing former franchise center Bojan Dubljevic. 

"I came here to kind of find myself again and get back to who I am, to play at a high level and help Valencia reach their goals," Davies said. "This is a club that is very hungry for more, and with my talents, I think I can get them to the next level with a lot of work and with a coach who is hungry, building the right roster with players that also have the same goals as mine. I think that collectively, we can do something special this season."

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">✨ Actualización<br><br>✈🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/Penya1930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Penya1930</a><br>⏰ 27/08 - 𝟏𝟗𝐡<br>📍 Salou<br><br>✈🆚 Torneo Ciutat de Maó<br>⏰ 01-02/09<br>📍 Maó<br><br>✈🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/CasademontZGZ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CasademontZGZ</a><br>⏰ 05/09<br>📍 Teruel<br><br>✈🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/OBRADOIROCAB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OBRADOIROCAB</a><br><br>✈🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/CBBreogan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CBBreogan</a><br>⏰ 10/09 - 18h<br>📍 Lugo<br><br>✈🆚 <a href="https://twitter.com/FundacionCBG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FundacionCBG</a><br>⏰ 16/09 - 19:30h<br>📍 Lliria<a href="https://t.co/VnRK1xlndZ">https://t.co/VnRK1xlndZ</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/1692097193606275421?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

### Valencia hits the road soon

The team will have its training camp in Valencia, splitting time between its home arena, La Fonteta, and the club's state-of-the-art training facility, L'Alqueria, which are next door to each other. Its first friendly game is set to take place in Salou, Spain, facing Joventut Badalona on Sunday, August 27. It will be the first of seven preseason games Valencia scheduled, all of them in Spain. In early September, Valencia will be in Menorca to play a tournament with BKT EuroCup champion Dreamland Gran Canaria, ratiopharm Ulm and local squad Hestia Menorca. Its last preseason showdown is on September 16, facing Fundacion CB Granada in Lliria. [Valencia opens the 2023-24 EuroLeague season against AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/valencia-basket-as-monaco/E2023/9/#roster) at La Fonteta on October 6.

Valencia Basket news

AS Monaco is set to start the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague without scoring ace Jordan Loyd, who is our for at least two months due to a back injury. 


Monaco: Loyd, 2-3 months out

AS Monaco is set to start the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague without scoring ace Jordan Loyd, who is our for at least two months due to a back injury. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">ℹ️ Jordan Loyd sera indisponible pour une durée de 2 à 3 mois. ⏳️<br><br>➡️ L’arrière monégasque, MVP des dernières finales, a subi une intervention chirurgicale, souffrant du rachis lombaire. <br><br>Opéré aux États-Unis, en accord avec le staff médical de l’AS Monaco, Jordan rejoindra… <a href="https://t.co/zVHuWpnSAK">pic.twitter.com/zVHuWpnSAK</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1692529453950218279?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Loyd underwent surgery in the United States, in agreement with Monaco's medical staff, and is set to join the team's preseason camp in Antalya, Turkiye, where he will continue his rehabilitation and follow individual conditioning programs. He averaged 12.3 points on 89.9% free throw shooting and 2.7 assists in 34 EuroLeague games last season, helping Monaco reach the Final Four for the first time. Loyd also led Monaco to the French League title, earning finals MVP honors. He is set to start his fifth consecutive EuroLeague season. 

Jordan Loyd will be out for 2-3 months due to a back injury

Italian champ EA7 Emporio Armani Milan gets ready for a new Turkish Airlines EuroLeague edition with some key changes that will shape the team with the goal of getting, at least, to the Final Four again. The EuroLeague is proving, year after year, that it gets more competitive and Milan will have to clench its teeth and its fists if it wants to pummel through the 34-game regular season with options to play for all the marbles. These are some of the highlights of that first stretch of games for the Italian team.

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan: 2023-24 games to watch

Italian champ EA7 Emporio Armani Milan gets ready for a new Turkish Airlines EuroLeague edition with some key changes that will shape the team with the goal of getting, at least, to the Final Four again. The EuroLeague is proving, year after year, that it gets more competitive and Milan will have to clench its teeth and its fists if it wants to pummel through the 34-game regular season with options to play for all the marbles. These are some of the highlights of that first stretch of games for the Italian team.

[Milan's full regular-season schedule](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/games/mil/?season=2023-24)

### Visiting Los Blancos

[Round 4: Real Madrid vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/real-madrid-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2023/30/#comparison)

Of course, the visit to Madrid will not only be a test against the defending champs, but also an emotional encounter in which Sergio Rodriguez will be welcoming his former team before returning to Real while, at the same time, Milan coach Ettore Messina will be playing against also one of his former teams. Last season, Real managed to sweep both regular season games against Milan with practically the same roster for 2023-24, so the Italian squad will be thirsty for revenge.

Italian stallions Milan are in pursuit of a lucky number seven having emerged victorious in the previous six. They journey to the Spanish capital to confront Los Blancos, who endeavour to restore winning-ways and regain their position at the summit following an unfortunate loss at Efes.

Real Madrid vs EA7 Emporio Armani Milan - Round 29 - Highlights

### Mirotic returns to Blaugrana

[Round 14: FC Barcelona vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-barcelona-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2023/125/)

In Round 14, Milan will be traveling back to Spain, this time to face FC Barcelona, marking for [the return of Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/mirotic-heads-to-the-fashion-capital-hoping-to-push-milan-to-storied-heights/) to the club he led to Final Four appearances in each of the past three seasons. All eyes will be on the former MVP, whom the club thanked this summer. His choice of the new destination was EuroLeague's longest saga of the off-season, and Milan ended up being his choice. Apart from Mirotic's return, this game will be third consecutive road test for Milan in December, as well as the team's final away game in 2023.

Nikola Mirotic 2022-23 season highlights

### Another chapter in Bayern rivalry

[Round 19: EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-fc-bayern-munich/E2023/168/#comparison)

When FC Bayern Munich comes to town, Milan will live a rematch of a thrilling playoff series from 2020-21 that went the distance and marked the return of the Italian team to the Final Four. Last season, Bayern was one of the few teams Milan managed to sweep their series against, and it will try to repeat the feat in 2023-24 against a team whose renovation started on the bench with an old friend of Messina's, Pablo Laso. The new Bayern will be a question mark that Milan will have to be ready for.

Milan once appeared consigned to a premature EuroLeague exit, yet seven wins from eight has them surging up the standings, whilst Bayern have wounds to heal since becoming undone in the German derby and are unlikely candidates to advance beyond the regular season.

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs FC Bayern Munich - Round 30 - Highlights

[Round 33: EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Virtus Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-virtus-segafredo-bologna/E2023/294/#comparison)

### Big Italian derby

When all the chips are down and the last of the final stretches of the playoffs race are being played out, an Italian derby will be taking place in Milan when Virtus Segafredo Bologna visits. At this point, it's hard to tell, but it would be reasonable to think that at least one of the teams – if not both – will have something at stake in this rematch of the 2022-23 Italian League finals. Virtus has undergone many changes during the summer, but a duel in Milan between Olimpia and the Black V is always a sight to see.

Two Italian stallions of European basketball collide with a stuttering Virtus outfit hoping the formidable form of Ismael Bako can help overcome title-contenders Milan, who have issues regarding consistency of their own as they bid to better a 3-3 record.

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs Virtus Segafredo Bologna - Round 7 - Highlights

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade added plenty of size and experience to its frontcourt by inking center Frank Kaminsky, who signed a one-year with his new team on Thursday. Kaminsky (2.13 meters, 30 years) arrives to the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague right at the prime of his career and brings in eight years of NBA experience in which he has posted solid numbers most of the way.

Partizan lands big man Kaminsky 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Frenk Kaminski je novo pojačanje <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> !✊🏽⚫️⚪️<br><br>Nekadašnji košarkaš Šarlota, Finiksa, Atlante i Hjustona, potpisao je danas jednogodišnji ugovor sa crno-belima!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://t.co/DTUuyIWJjZ">pic.twitter.com/DTUuyIWJjZ</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/1692242453498098145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

### College superstar

Kaminsky was already a basketball star even before his professional career started. He helped the University of Wisconsin reach conscecutive NCAA Tournament Final Fours in 2014 and 2015. Kaminsky averaged 14.1 points and 6.4 rebounds in 37 NCAA games in the 2013-14 season- He had 28 points and 11 rebounds in an Elite Eight showdown against Arizona to lead Wisconsin to its first Final Four appearance since 2000. In 2014-15, Kaminsky averaged 18.7 points and 8.1 rebounds in 38 NCAA games. Once in the Final Four, he had 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead Wisconsin past Kentucky. Kaminsky had 21 points and 12 rebounds in the NCAA Championship Game, but Wisconsin registered a 63-68 loss against Duke. His efforts allowed him to receive the Oscar Robertson Trophy, given by the United States Basketball Writers Association, joining a list of players that includes Kevin Durant, Tim Duncan or Michael Jordan, among many others. 

### Solid NBA career

Kaminsky was drafted by Charlotte, where he played for four seasons. He also played for three more NBA teams: Phoenix, Atlanta and Houston. He helped Phoenix reach the NBA Finals in 2021. In 413 NBA regular season career games, Kaminsky averages 8.8 points and 3.8 rebounds. He took part in 17 NBA playoffs games with Charlotte and Phoenix, averaging 4.2 points and 2.6 rebounds. Kaminsky is now set to make his EuroLeague debut with Partizan.

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul: 2023-24 games to watch

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul managed to return to the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague playoffs and was one win away from reaching the Final Four. That should make Fenerbahce and its diehard fans hungrier than ever to try to see their team play at Mercedes-Benz Arena, home of the 2024 Final Four, in late May 2024. As Coach Dimitris Itoudis always says, the EuroLeague Regular Season is a marathon. Here are some key games to be played along the way.

[Fenerbahce's full regular-season schedule](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/games/ulk/?season=2023-24)

### Playoff rematch

[Round 6: Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-olympiacos-piraeus/E2023/50/#comparison)

Last season, Olympiacos and Fenerbahce delivered one of the most intense playoffs series in competition history. Both teams won at home and on the road to take the series to Game 5, in which Olympiacos prevailed. Game 3 was the pivotal one, as Kostas Sloukas won the game for Olympiacos on a wild buzzer-beating three-pointer. It will both teams' first showdown since that playoffs series, and what happened in 2023 will be at the back of everyone's minds. Additionally, Fenerbahce won its only EuroLeague title in 2017, downing Olympiacos in the Championship Game, which also adds extra spice to what is already a highly anticipated basketball battle.

The third chapter of this thrilling matchup will long be remembered for one of THE greatest EuroLeague finishes as Marko Gudurić seemingly snatched victory for Fenerbahçe before Kostas Sloukas conjured a magical buzzer-beating three. What does Game 4 have in store?

Fenerbahçe Beko Istanbul vs Olympiacos Piraeus - Playoffs Game 4 - Highlights

### Familiar faces make a visit

[Round 21: Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-fc-bayern-munich/E2023/181/#comparison)

Bayern has a lot of reasons to bring its best version at Ulker Sport and Event Hall. Two of its players, combo guard Carsen Edwards and big man Devin Booker, played for Fenerbahce last season. Edwards should be ready for a big scoring battle against Scottie Wilbekin, who had one of his best-ever games in a BKT EuroCup semifinal showdown against Bayern (41 points, 10-of-15 three-pointers). Meanwhile, Booker should be ready for a physical test against Johnathan Motley and Georgios Papagiannis. While coaching Real Madrid, Bayern boss Pablo Laso won the 2018 EuroLeague Championship Game against Fenerbahce, and also played two semifinals against it in 2015 and 2017.

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs FC Bayern Munich | Highlights | Round 26

### Big man returns

[Round 26: Panathinaikos Athens vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/panathinaikos-athens-fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/E2023/233/#comparison)

It should be a very special game for Papagiannis, who plays a EuroLeague games against Panathinaikos at OAKA Altion for the first time in his career, after six seasons with the team. Papagiannis was named to the 2021-22 All-EuroLeague Second Team while being with the Greens and of course, is not the only one at Fenerbahce with great memories in that building. Coach Itoudis worked for the Greens alongside head coach Zeljko Obradovic for 13 years, winning 5 EuroLeague titles. Last season's game at OAKA was awesome, too: Fenerbahce needed overtime to beat Panathinaikos 88-94 behind Marko Guduric and Nigel Hayes-Davis's late heroics.

The best plays of Panathinaikos Athens center Georgios Papagiannis between 2018 and 2023.

Georgios Papagiannis's top plays with Panathinaikos

### Late-season Turkish derby

[Round 33: Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-anadolu-efes-istanbul/E2023/296/#comparison)

A Turkish derby late in the regular season means always extra pressure for those teams who have not sealed their playoffs spot yet. Both teams already faced each other in that exact situation in Round 33 last season. Fenerbahce topped Efes 103-86, eliminating its rival from playoff contention and making sure a new EuroLeague champion would be crowned at the end of the season. Hayes Davis produced a stellar performance with a career-high 26 points, playing the entire 40 minutes. Looking back, both teams met in the 2019 semifinals: Fenerbahce and Efes never faced each other this close to the continental crown. Efes prevailed 73-92 behind 30 points from Shane Larkin.

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul - Anadolu Efes Istanbul | Round 33 | Highlights

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul news

Four-time EuroLeague champion Kyle Hines has enjoyed a special honor in his hometown of Sicklerville, New Jersey, this week before preparing to fly across the Atlantic to join EA7 Emporio Armani Milan for what will be his 14th consecutive season in the competition. Hines saw his jersey retired at his alma mater, Timber Creek Regional High School, where he was a part of the first class of students when school opened in 2001.

 'Kyle Hines is a miracle' 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“There is no place like home.”<br><br>Thank you Timber Creek High School for making this a special day. <br><br>I’m honored and humbled to have my high school jersey #42 retired today. <br><br>More videos and photos coming soon!! <a href="https://t.co/vFOoIFQyYr">pic.twitter.com/vFOoIFQyYr</a></p>&mdash; Kyle Hines (@SirHines) <a href="https://twitter.com/SirHines/status/1691263390994345984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

### A mother's emotional memories

The most emotional moment of the ceremony was Hines's mother, Deidre Ledgister, recounting that she had lost one child already before doctors had told her she was unlikely to bring her latest pregnancy to term, either. But born Hines was, or course, two-and-a-half months premature, although his severely bowed legs led doctors to then tell his mother that he might not ever walk properly. 

"They wanted to break my son's legs to straighten his legs out," she said. "They said even if they do that, he's probably not even going to walk properly.

"Every time that boy ran across the floor, every time he passed the ball, every time he took a rebound, every time he made a dunk, that was like amazing, because he was not supposed to be able to do any of that. 

"So Kyle Hines is not only a special person. Kyle Hines is a miracle."

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### Hines Academy gives back to the community

Hines's connection to the community where he grew up has been constant even as he traveled the globe to star in the EuroLeague and started his own family. He started the Team Hines Basketball Academy in 2011 in his hometown of Sicklerville and spends weeks there each summer helping to develop young players. The academy has served more than 2,000 young players over the years and is built on six principles – integrity, competence, personal conduct, respect, responsibility and athlete's interest – that any EuroLeague fan who has watched him will recognize immediately in Hines himself.

'Kyle Hines is a miracle'

 ASVEL gets 2023-24 EuroLeague training camps rolling! 

The 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season is already starting for many of the stars who will be thrilling fans once the first games tip off exactly eight weeks from today! 

[LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/roster/asv/) was the first club to hit the ground running this week as both its local French players and foreigners started streaming into town.

[Check out ASVEL's 2023-24 EuroLeague games to watch!](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne-2023-24-games-to-watch/)

### Familiar faces are back

It was especially nice as workouts started for ASVEL to see veteran center [Joffrey Lauvergne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joffrey-lauvergne/004194/) suited up after he missed all but three EuroLeague games last season due to a knee injury. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">1er jour de la saison 2023-2024 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/9syE4JIz85">pic.twitter.com/9syE4JIz85</a></p>&mdash; Joffrey Lauvergne (@1JOLOLO) <a href="https://twitter.com/1JOLOLO/status/1691514010800119810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

The same can be said for shooting guard [Edwin Jackson,](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/asvel-and-edwin-jackson-reunite-for-a-third-time/) who had started his European career with ASVEL in the EuroCup way back in 2007 and returns to Villeurbanne for a third stint this season after having played in the EuroLeague with the team in 2019-20, his last season in the competition.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Familiar face 😁<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LDLCASVEL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LDLCASVEL</a> <a href="https://t.co/d2Pc6UoYgG">pic.twitter.com/d2Pc6UoYgG</a></p>&mdash; LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL/status/1691421151468142592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 


### New faces bring NBA pedigree

Among as many as eight new faces on the ASVEL roster, the guard tandem of [Paris Lee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/paris-lee-signs-for-ldlc-asvel/) and [Frank Jackson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/ldlc-asvel-brings-frank-jackson-from-the-nba/) will be one to watch, for sure. Jackson is making his first pro steps outside the NBA, which is almost the case for forward [Mike Scott](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/ldlc-asvel-completes-move-for-mike-scott/), who played more than 600 games there until 2021. Both will be making their EuroLeague debuts in the upcoming season.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">New faces 😁<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LDLCASVEL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LDLCASVEL</a> <a href="https://t.co/dopHVGkZ44">pic.twitter.com/dopHVGkZ44</a></p>&mdash; LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL/status/1691850572545085509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 



### ASVEL's friendly games start soon

ASVEL is due to play its first friendly exhibition game as early as one week from now, Thursday, August 23, with local club Lyon So Basket, and shows as a highlight on its preseason schedule a September 9 date with EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in the City of Cagliari tournament in Sardinia, Italy. Depending on that outcome, ASVEL could face Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade in the tournament's second game. Should that happen, it would be quite the learning experience for when [ASVEL travels to the Serbian capital to open its EuroLeague season less than a month season vs. Zvezda](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/games/asv/?season=2023-24) on Thursday, October 5.

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne news

ASVEL gets 2023-24 EuroLeague training camps rolling!

Sasha Vezenkov was chosen as the 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague MVP, becoming the 17th player to receive the award since the current awards structure was introduced before the start of the 2004-05 season. In fact, only one player has been able to win the award twice: Anthony Parker, who was chosen as the EuroLeague MVP in the 2004-05 and 2005-06 EuroLeague campaigns.

 

Parker was also the first player to win the EuroLeague MVP award. Theo Papaloukas claimed the award in 2007, followed by Ramunas Siskauskas, Juan Carlos Navarro, Milos Teodosic, Dimitris Diamantidis, Andrei Kirilenko, Vassilis Spanoulis, Sergio Rodriguez, Nemanja Bjelica, Nando De Colo, Sergio Llull, Luka Doncic, Jan Vesely, Vasilije Micic and Nikola Mirotic, who received it in 2022.

Anthony Parker - Maccabi Tel Aviv - EuroLeague 2004-05

Anthony Parker - Maccabi Tel Aviv - EuroLeague 2005-06

Theo Papaloukas - CSKA Moscow - EuroLeague 2006-07

Ramunas Siskauskas - CSKA Moscow - EuroLeague 2007-08

Juan Carlos Navarro - FC Barcelona - EuroLeague 2008-09

Milos Teodosic - Olympiacos Piraeus - EuroLeague 2009-10

Dimitris Diamantidis - Panathinaikos Athens - EuroLeague 2010-11

Andrei Kirilenko - CSKA Moscow - EuroLeague 2011-12

Vassilis Spanoulis - Olympiacos Piraeus - EuroLeague 2012-13

Sergio Rodriguez - Real Madrid - EuroLeague 2013-14

Nemanja Bjelica - Fenerbahce Istanbul - EuroLeague 2014-15

Nando De Colo - CSKA Moscow - EuroLeague 2015-16

Sergio Llull - Real Madrid - EuroLeague 2016-17

Luka Doncic - Real Madrid - EuroLeague 2017-18

Jan Vesely - Fenerbahce Istanbul - EuroLeague 2018-19

Vasilije Micic - Anadolu Efes Istanbul - EuroLeague 2020-21

Nikola Mirotic - FC Barcelona - EuroLeague 2021-22

Sasha Vezenkov - Olympiacos Piraeus - EuroLeague 2022-23

Turkish Airlines EuroLeague MVP Gallery

Valencia Basket will play a third consecutive Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season, a first in the club's history, with the aim of reestablishing itself as a playoff contender, albeit without some familiar faces. Emblematic inside anchor Bojan Dubljevic left after 11 seasons, as did long-time point guard Sam Van Rossom after 10. In their absence, Valencia will try to build on a solid first season under head coach Alex Mumbru, which ended four victories shy of the playoffs, and give fans big expectations for when the club's new 15,600-seat arena opens in 2024.

 Valencia Basket: 2023-24 Games to Watch 

Valencia Basket will play a third consecutive Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season, a first in the club's history, with the aim of reestablishing itself as a playoff contender, albeit without some familiar faces. Emblematic inside anchor [Bojan Dubljevic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/valencia-parts-ways-with-club-legend-bojan-dubljevic/) left after 11 seasons, as did long-time point guard Sam Van Rossom after 10. In their absence, Valencia will try to build on a solid first season under head coach Alex Mumbru, which ended four victories shy of the playoffs, and give fans big expectations for when the club's new 15,600-seat arena opens in 2024.

Check out [Valencia's full schedule](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/games/pam/?season=2023-24)

### An opener to set the tone

[Round 1 vs. AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/valencia-basket-as-monaco/E2023/9/#roster)

Four home losses by a total of eight points that could have changed the team's fortunes last season makes it imperative for Valencia to quickly establish La Fonteta as a no-win zone for visitors. The first of those is AS Monaco and new addition Kemba Walker, the former NBA star. If Valencia can hold serve on opening day against last season's Final Four qualifiers, it will lay down an early psychological marker that will also boost the confidence of a roster with at least six new players in key spots.

Following their long-awaited return to EuroLeague, Valencia set sights on another major scalp after downing Olympiacos when they confront a dynamic Monaco squad that are setting sights on the summit since soaring to five conquests in six attempts.

Valencia Basket vs AS Monaco - Round 7 - Highlights

### A crucial home stretch

[Round 15 vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/valencia-basket-partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/E2023/130/#roster)

Partizan, one of just three teams that Valencia beat twice last season, visits to open a string of six games at La Fonteta in eight rounds between December 19 and January 19. That could make or break Valencia's season, and how the home team opens that stretch will be crucial. Having a 2-0 record against Partizan mastermind Zeljko Obradovic will certainly help with Valencia's confidence and that of Coach Mumbru, but the hosts will have to somehow contain what was the third-highest scoring team in the EuroLeague last season.

In a battle between direct rivals just outside the playoffs places, injury-hit Valencia try to overcome the odds once again when confronting a resolute Partizan team boasting one of EuroLeague's most potent offenses, which has scored at least 83 in each of their last four games.

Valencia Basket vs Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade - Round 20 - Highlights

### Mid-season measuring stick

[Round 23 @ Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz-valencia-basket/E2023/207/#roster)

Fierce rivals forever in Spain, these teams have been trading knockout blows in heated EuroLeague confrontations of late. A 39-point loss in Vitoria-Gasteiz against its own former coach, Joan Penarroya, was Valencia's low-point last seasons. Two teams that have interchanged plenty of players over the year have few secrets between them but a good measure of Valencia's chemistry and mid-season readiness to compete will be whether it comes to play, win or lose, on its next EuroLeague visit to Buesa Arena.

Two teams tied at 13-12 go head-to-head in an all-Spanish and all-important showdown. Long-range shooting could be significant with Baskonia has attempting the most three-pointers in the league (29.6 ppg), whereas Valencia are second via 28.9 shots from beyond the arc.

Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs Valencia Basket - Round 26 - Highlights

### Old friends return

[Round 32 vs. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/valencia-basket-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2023/283/#roster)

If Valencia is where it wants to be late in the season – fighting for a playoff spot – this game will likely be crucial. It will also mark the return of frontcourt players [James Webb](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/maccabi-spins-james-webb-into-frontcourt/) and [Jasiel Rivero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/jasiel-rivero-heads-to-maccabi-tel-aviv/), who wore orange Valencia jerseys last season. Valencia has just a 2-8 record all-time against Maccabi and got swept by the Israeli team last year. The opportunity to change that narrative will be another motivation for the hosts. The backcourt duel between Chris Jones and the Maccabi duo of Lorenzo Brown and Wade Baldwin will be worth the price of admission.

Valencia have surged towards the playoff-places with five straight wins. Awaiting them are fellow postseason-hopefuls Maccabi, who are on an opposite trajectory and require a reverse in fortune if they're to avoid a premature exit.

Valencia gets ready for the 2023-24 EuroLeague campaign!

Monaco: Loyd, 2-3 months out

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan: 2023-24 games to watch

Partizan lands big man Kaminsky

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul: 2023-24 games to watch

'Kyle Hines is a miracle'

ASVEL gets 2023-24 EuroLeague training camps rolling!

Turkish Airlines EuroLeague MVP Gallery

Valencia Basket: 2023-24 games to watch