AS Monaco has bolstered its options at the point guard position by bringing in David Michineau on a one-year deal.

David Michineau joins Monaco

[AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/) has bolstered its options at the point guard position by bringing in [David Michineau](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/david-michineau/003836/) on a one-year deal.

Michineau (1.91 meters, 31 years old) spent the last two years with Turkish side Bursaspor, posting 14.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals across 31 Turkish League games last season.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">David Michineau à Monaco ! 🇲🇨<br><br>💪 Référence du championnat de France, l&#39;international tricolore (31 ans, 1m91) vient renforcer la traction arrière monégasque 🔮<br><br>➕️ Il est le 6e JFL de notre effectif 🇫🇷 <br><br>Bienvenue David ! 🙌<br><br>🗣 Retrouvez le communiqué officiel et sa réaction… <a href="https://t.co/7qWqHDJhyG">pic.twitter.com/7qWqHDJhyG</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1965354936713314590?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Frenchman will make his EuroLeague debut once he steps onto the floor for Monaco. Since making his way into Cholet Basket's first team in 2013, Michineau has made a total of 34 appearances in the EuroCup – three with Cholet in 2013-14, then 31 for Metropolitans 92 across the 2020-21 and 2021-22 campaigns. He averaged 8.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists through his EuroCup career.

To date he has suited up for Cholet (2013-16), which included a loan spell at Chalons-Reims for most of the 2013-14 season, as well as Hyeres-Toulon (2016-17), Cholet again (2017-18), Metropolitans (2017-22), Napoli Basket (2022-23), and most recently Bursaspor (2023-25).

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The experienced point guard will play in the EuroLeague for the first time next season

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade revealed their new-look jerseys for the 2025-26 campaign over the weekend. This season Zvezda will celebrate 80 years of existence and the uniforms are steeped in nods to history. 

Zvezda readies for celebratory season with new-look jerseys

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade revealed their new-look jerseys for the 2025-26 campaign over the weekend. This season Zvezda will celebrate 80 years of existence and the uniforms are steeped in nods to history. 

On Monday, the home uniforms were unveiled, featuring a traditional look.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sr" dir="ltr">У години великог јубилеја (80 година постојања клуба) и након претходних искустава са првим дресом КК Црвена звезда, који је сада већ по традицији пругаст црвено-бели – овога пута нема компромиса јер је представник Звездине традиције и богате историје!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkcz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreTheTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreTheTeam</a> <a href="https://t.co/pCdRXccdO0">pic.twitter.com/pCdRXccdO0</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1964998245995942183?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The red and white stripes, the most recognizable symbol of the club, dominate the front of the new kit, which also features a gold-colored logo and adidas stripes. The back of the jersey, as well as the shorts, are white.

Zvezda’s away jersey, released a few days earlier, is all red, with the years 1945 and 2025 on it to symbolize 80 years since the club's founding.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Away jersey 2025/26 🔴<a href="https://twitter.com/adidas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adidas</a> x KKCZ 💥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkcz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreTheTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreTheTeam</a> <a href="https://t.co/EX2RGTVCLd">pic.twitter.com/EX2RGTVCLd</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1964044238817050827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The red-and-whites revealed their new home and away uniforms

The FC Bayern Munich point guard and the FC Barcelona power forward combined for 48 points. 


Kamar Baldwin, Toko Shengelia send Georgia to the quarterfinals 

Georgia reached the EuroBasket quarterfinals for the first time by downing France 70-80 in Riga, Latvia, on Sunday. Georgia is set to face Finland in the next round, and the winner will advance to the semifinals. It is its biggest win ever, as Georgia's best-ever finish in international competitions was an 11th-place finish at EuroBasket 2011. Georgia led for the best part of the game, and its best players stepped up at the right time to make the difference. 

[Kamar Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kamar-baldwin/012597/) of FC Bayern Munich allowed Georgia to keep a slim lead throughout the game, attacking the rim with great determination and burying critical shots when it mattered most. When France got a 35-33 lead near halftime, Baldwin followed a step-back triple with a driving layup to put Georgia back ahead, 37-38, at halftime. Once France rallied from a nine-point deficit to tie it at 66-66, Baldwin scored in penetration to put Georgia ahead.

Baldwin got plenty of help from [Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/) of FC Barcelona in crunch time. Shengelia buried a couple of critical three-pointers, adding free throws and feeding [Goga Bitadze](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/es/euroleague/players/goga-bitadze/006809/) for a two-handed dunk that sealed the outcome, 70-78, with 30 seconds remaining. Shengelia played his best game of the tournament until now, finishing it with 24 points on 3 of 4 three-pointers, 8 rebounds and a PIR of 24. Baldwin also had 24 points on 5 of 6 two-pointers, 3 of 4 three-pointers and 5 of 5 free throws. Zalgiris playmaker [Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/es/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/) led France with 14 points. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">TORNIKE WITH TWO HUGE THREES 🤯<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroBasket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroBasket</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MakeYourMark?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MakeYourMark</a> <a href="https://t.co/XPAAcMnMOw">pic.twitter.com/XPAAcMnMOw</a></p>&mdash; FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroBasket/status/1964690632481370418?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

It was a special win for Shengelia, whose commitment to the Georgian national team throughout his entire career has been simply outstanding. "In a pre-game meeting, starting from coach, we said that we were going to play to win. We were happy to be here, but were not satisfied. And the only way we were going to do that was to play a 40-minute game, starting from the first minute. As you saw, we never stopped fighting, we never stopped believing," Shengelia said in the press conference room. "And even at halftime, it was very crucial for us to come out very concentrated because we knew France were going to come out swinging, and we had to be prepared and even put higher our intensity, which we did. I am very, very proud of my teammates. Everybody, man. I don't want to miss anybody. You see the guys on the bench, they are jumping up and down: almost every game, we see the technical fouls. That's how much we cheer for each other."

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">SAKARTVELO 🇬🇪 ON THE BOARD 🪧<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroBasket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroBasket</a> <a href="https://t.co/Kn9dz7BOQE">pic.twitter.com/Kn9dz7BOQE</a></p>&mdash; FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroBasket/status/1964701656458903592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

"If we go out there and play with only X and Os, there are not a lot of teams that we might beat, but if you combine that with the unity, and how we believe in each other, fighting for each other, it doesn't matter if you have zero points or you have 20 points... every time we played like that, we won the game.

And every time we didn't, we lost the game. So it's like coach \[Aleksandar Dzikic\] says all the time, it's mostly about us. It doesn't matter who we play.

Finland eliminated Serbia last night. Georgia beat France and is going against Finland for a semifinals spot. Expect the unexpected at EuroBasket 2025. 

More EuroBasket 2025 coverage

The FC Bayern Munich point guard and the FC Barcelona power forward combined for 48 points

New Fenerbahce Beko signing Mikael Jantunen enjoyed a huge role as Finland shocked tournament favorite Serbia at EuroBasket 2025 to advance to the quarterfinals.

Mikael Jantunen, Finland stun EuroBasket favorite Serbia

For [Mikael Jantunen](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mikael-jantunen/012613/) and his Finland teammates, they – and every Finn across the world – are never going to forget the events of Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Up against Serbia, [the overwhelming favorite to go all the way at EuroBasket 2025](https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-eurobasket-2025/news/media-predictions-champions-surprises-and-mvp-favorites), Finland stunned Nikola Jokic and co. by triumphing 86-92 in Riga, Latvia, to book its place in the last eight – the second time in a row it has reached the quarterfinals.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">FINLAND HAS COMPLETED ONE OF THE BIGGEST UPSETS IN THE HISTORY OF BASKETBALL<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EUROBASKET?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EUROBASKET</a> <a href="https://t.co/4QQrJzkCjV">pic.twitter.com/4QQrJzkCjV</a></p>&mdash; FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroBasket/status/1964431553297051682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

It was a night when many players became heroes, of which Jantunen – who debuted in the EuroLeague last season with [Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/prs/) and signed for [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) in this off-season – is one.

The 25-year-old played 30 minutes for Finland, only behind the 34 minutes of Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen, and finished the contest with 15 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, with his final assist being for Elias Valtonen’s dagger three-pointer at 81-87. But as Paris fans got to see up close and personal over the last two years, Jantunen offers a lot more than what you see on the stats sheet.

Finland's Mikael Jantunen celebrates with teammate Elias Valtonen after the latter's clutch shot against Serbia. (PHOTO: FIBA)

Playing under his compatriot Tuomas Iisalo at Paris in 2023-24, Jantunen’s energy and hustle were a key component in the French side winning the BKT EuroCup in such dominant fashion and booking its ticket to the EuroLeague. Even though many expected Paris to simply make up the numbers in the EuroLeague, the Finn and the rest of the roster left people’s jaws on the floor right from Round 1 before eventually downing Real Madrid in the Play-In Showdown and facing Fenerbahce in the playoffs.

That same determination to win was evident from Jantunen on Saturday night. Just like Paris was continuously doubted last season, the same could be said of Finland heading into this Round of 16 clash with Serbia. But if there is a player you want on your team in these situations, it is Jantunen – a man who specializes in helping his team defy the odds.

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The Nordic country pulled off arguably the upset of the century (PHOTO: FIBA)

Cedi Osman, Ercan Osmani, Shane Larkin and Sehmus Hazer all played important roles as Turkiye advanced to the EuroBasket quarterfinals for the first time since 2009.

EuroLeague quartet decisive as Turkiye makes EuroBasket history

It wasn't always pretty but Turkiye's 85-79 win over Sweden on Saturday afternoon means it can now prepare for a quarterfinal clash against Poland or Bosnia and Herzegovina at EuroBasket 2025.

Turkiye last reached the last eight at EuroBasket in 2009, and this is the first time that it has advanced from the Round of 16 since the change in format in 2015. While it has made it out of the group on every occasion since 2015, it has not had much success in the last 16, twice falling to France (2015, 2022) and once to Spain (2017).

There was a lot of excitement surrounding Turkiye heading into its Round of 16 meeting with Sweden, particularly after beating Serbia 95-90 in the final group-stage game, yet its first-half performance left much to be desired.

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens forward [Cedi Osman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/cedi-osman/004088/) started the game red-hot by scoring 11 of his team's 20 first-quarter points, but three fouls in the first period meant that he quickly had to take a spot on the bench. After 10 minutes Turkiye trailed 20-23, with Anadolu Efes Istanbul's [Ercan Osmani](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/ercan-osmani/012710/) also contributing 4 points.

Turkiye's Cedi Osman looks to score against Sweden. (PHOTO: FIBA)

Osman ended up sitting for all but seven seconds in the second quarter, which made the 9 points from Efes duo [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/) (3 points) and [Sehmus Hazer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sehmus-hazer/011201/) (6) all the more valuable for Turkiye coach Ergin Ataman. Still, trailing 37-42 at the break, a big improvement was needed in the final 20 minutes.

That is exactly what Turkiye got as it finished the game with five players scoring 10 points or more, led by Alperen Sengun with 24. But the combined 52 points from Osman (17 points), Osmani (14), Hazer (11) and Larkin (10) proved crucial as Turkiye managed to come from behind before later holding off a late Sweden charge. 

Osmani and Hazer also joined forces for 15 rebounds, which together with Sengun's 16 helped Turkiye win the rebounding battle 45-33 – a key factor in a tight game such as this one.

Turkiye's Ercan Osmani sends up a shot against Sweden. (PHOTO: FIBA)

An improvement will be needed if Turkiye is to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2001, when it won a silver medal, but triumphing in these types of games – winning without playing at its best – is the sign of a good team. And the longer Turkiye's run at the tournament goes, the more Coach Ataman's expertise in winning EuroLeague championships will come to the fore.

For the first time since the introduction of the Round of 16, Turkiye has advanced to the quarterfinals (PHOTO: FIBA)

EuroLeague quartet decisive as Turkiye makes history at EuroBasket

AS Monaco has confirmed the signing of Nemanja Nedovic, who has penned a one-year deal with the club after leaving KK Crvena zvezda.

Nemanja Nedovic lands in Monaco

[AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/) has confirmed the signing of [Nemanja Nedovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nemanja-nedovic/000848/), who has penned a one-year deal with the Monégasque team.

Nedovic (1.92 meters, 34 years old) spent the last three years with Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, averaging 9.2 points, 1.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 27 EuroLeague games last season as the Serbian side reached the Play-In Showdown.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Nemanja Nedovic atterrit sur le Rocher ! 🇲🇨<br><br>L’arrière serbe (34 ans, 1,92 m) arrive en provenance de l’Étoile Rouge de Belgrade pour prendre feu derrière l’arc 🎯 🇷🇸<br><br>Bienvenue Nemanja ! 🙌<br><br>🗣 Retrouvez le communiqué officiel et sa réaction sur notre site 📝<br><br>🔗… <a href="https://t.co/PLTPgjy8lh">pic.twitter.com/PLTPgjy8lh</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1964252234595914066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

For his career, the Serbian shooting guard has appeared in 229 games and has posted career averages of 12.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists. 

After making his EuroLeague debut with Rytas Vilnius in 2012-13, he went on to play in the competition for Valencia Basket (2014-15), Unicaja Malaga (2015-16, 2017-18), EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2018-20), Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2020-22), and Crvena Zvezda (2022-25).

Last season was the first time since 2019-20 that Nedovic averaged a single-digit number of points, as he posted 16.0 ppg. (2020-21) and then 14.3 ppg. (2021-22) in his two seasons with Panathinaikos before averaging 13.3 ppg. (2022-23) and 14.3 ppg. (2023-24) in his first two campaigns with Zvezda.

Nedovic reunites with [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) at Monaco, having played alongside each other at Milan in the 2018-19 campaign.

The experienced Serbian guard adds a scoring punch to the team's backcourt

Having bought Olimpia Milano in 2008, Giorgio Armani – who passed away on Thursday – helped reestablish the Little Red Shoes as a force in Italian basketball during his 17-year ownership of the club.

The man who brought Milan back to glory: Honoring Giorgio Armani

August 4, 2008, will be a day that lives long in the memory for fans of [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/).

After years of frustration at Milan, Giorgio Armani purchased the Little Red Shoes from Giorgio Corbelli and set about recovering the club’s former glories. Despite dominating in the mid-to-late 1930s, the 1950s, the 1960s, and then the 1980s, Milan had failed to lift the Italian championship or Italian Cup since 1996, while its last EuroLeague title – the third in club history – came in 1988. It was time to make Milan great again.

Success wasn’t instant, but the stability brought by Armani’s ownership laid the foundations for what was to come. Starting in 2013-14, Milan was able to reestablish itself as a force in Italian basketball, claiming six league titles (2013-14, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24), lifting the Italian Cup on four occasions (2015-16, 2016-17, 2020-21, 2021-22), and winning the Italian Super Cup five times (2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2024). Milan was well and truly back.

Giorgio Armani lifts the Italian League title in 2024.

“It took years of interventions, strategies, and trust to bring back success to the most followed, most loved, and most successful team in Italian basketball,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport in 2024.

In particular, that 2014 league triumph over Siena – capped by [Curtis Jerrells](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/curtis-jerrells/003067/)'s famous shot at the buzzer – stood out for the fashion mogul, having ended Milan’s 18-year wait to become Italian champion once more.

“One of the strongest emotions of my life,” he said, reflecting on that day. “The fans invaded the court laughing, crying, and singing.”

“\[The titles we have won\] are the culmination of work carried out day after day. I am very proud of the team that has worked hard consistently. I like to think that we win in the right way, all together, as the players shout before going onto the court.”

2014 LBA Finals | Game 7: EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs Montepaschi Siena

Armani helped amplify Milan on a global scale, too. Back in 2015, the Italian side made history by becoming the first European club to play in an NBA arena against another European team when it took on Maccabi Tel Aviv at Madison Square Garden, the famous home of the New York Knicks. With Armani sitting courtside, European basketball was getting some much deserved (and long-awaited) attention in the United States but also on the old continent.

“There's not enough talk about basketball,” Armani once said. “I have always loved sport, so much so that I have made it an integral part of my work. I believe in the positive power of competitive sport.”

But what was Milan missing? A fourth EuroLeague championship, having previously worn Europe’s crown in 1965-66 before back-to-back triumphs in 1986-87 and 1987-88. In the 2020-21 season, in Ettore Messina’s second year as head coach, a flurry of top-level signings were made including [Gigi Datome](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luigi-datome/ccd/), [Kyle Hines](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/hines-kyle/002812/), [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/), [Zach LeDay](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/zach-leday/008987/), [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/) and [Malcolm Delaney](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/malcolm-delaney/004331/). Together with star guard [Sergio Rodriguez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rodriguez-sergio/cvm/), they set about taking the EuroLeague by storm.

It looked like there would be an immediate return on investment as Milan finished fourth in the regular-season standings with a 21-13 record and then beat FC Bayern Munich to make its long-awaited return to the EuroLeague Final Four, the first time it had reached European basketball’s showpiece event since 1992. But the fairy-tale ending didn’t come as Punter’s missed shot at the buzzer in the semifinal against FC Barcelona allowed the Spaniards to advance to the title decider with an 84-82 victory.

2021 EuroLeague Semifinals | FC Barcelona vs AX Armani Exchange Milan

Despite some notable additions over the last few years, namely [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mirotic-nikola/000796/) and the return of [Nicolo Melli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nicolo-melli/002849/), Milan has not been back since. Coach Messina has retooled his arsenal this summer, but the sudden passing of Mr. Armani on September 4, 2025 – in the club’s 90th anniversary season – has cast a large shadow over the campaign ahead.

“I'm attached to many players and I don't like to single out some over others,” Armani told La Gazzetta dello Sport one year ago. “But among those who no longer play for us, I think of Sergio Rodriguez, who expresses joy, and I'm happy that he won again, and Gigi Datome, whom I admired for the strength with which he decided to retire after winning last year's championship as the best player in the playoffs. I can't fail to mention Nicolo Melli, who arrived when he was very young and has been with us for eight years now \[before leaving for Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul\]. He is the soul of the group.”

Giorgio Armani applauds the Milan players after a EuroLeague game.

During his 17-year ownership of Milan, which saw the team lift 15 trophies, La Gazzetta dello Sport estimates that Armani spent around €200 million on the club, a sign of the economic stability he was able to offer. But for Armani, basketball offered him a chance to disconnect from his business ventures and immerse himself in the world of sport.

“I got into basketball because I loved the team, a sport that both my brother Sergio and my sister Rosanna were involved in, and the city of Milan," he said during an interview with the Italian newspaper. “I've never regretted it. Even at the beginning, when we weren't winning. I have always felt the gratitude of the people, especially at games, and I am happy to have a team and a club that reflect our values.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Milan, 4 September 2025 – With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani.<br><br>Il Signor Armani, as he was always respectfully and admiringly called by employees and collaborators, passed away… <a href="https://t.co/7lMIdpw5oX">pic.twitter.com/7lMIdpw5oX</a></p>&mdash; Armani (@armani) <a href="https://twitter.com/armani/status/1963612277652746465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Just like August 4, 2008, will be fondly remembered by Milan supporters, September 4, 2025, is a day that will carry a heavy heart for everyone associated with the club.

There may be a vacant courtside seat at the Forum this season where Mr. Armani used to sit, but his legacy will live on as the Little Red Shoes carry his spirit across courts in Italy and beyond.

More Milan News

The owner of the Little Red Shoes sadly passed away on Thursday

Ahead of the 2025-26 season, [Virtus Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/vir/) has announced which numbers the players will be wearing.

Virtus – now entering its fourth campaign since returning to the EuroLeague – has made eight new additions to its roster, including scoring ace [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/scoring-ace-carsen-edwards-finds-new-home-in-bologna/) from FC Bayern Munich, [Luca Vildoza](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-makes-luca-vildoza-its-point-guard/) from Olympiacos Piraeus and [Alen Smailagic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/alen-smailagic-signs-with-virtus-for-2-years/) from Zalgiris Kaunas. There is a lot of excitement around 21-year-old forward [Saliou Niang](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-invests-in-rising-star-saliou-niang/), who has joined from Dolomiti Energia Trento and is lighting up EuroBasket 2025.

The other new arrivals are [Derrick Alston Jr.](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-adds-forward-derrick-alston-jr/) from Manresa, [Karim Jallow](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-adds-depth-with-karim-jallow/) from ratiopharm Ulm, [Aliou Diarra](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-reels-in-aliou-diarra/) from APR in the Basketball Africa League (BAL), and [Abramo Canka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/abramo-canka-lands-at-virtus/), who played in the NCAA last season.

These are the Virtus players' jersey numbers for the coming season:

- #1 Luca Vildoza
- #3 Carsen Edwards
- #6 Alessandro Pajola
- #7 Saliou Niang
- #8 Matteo Accorsi
- #9 Alen Smailagic
- #11 Brandon Taylor
- #21 Derrick Alston Jr.
- #22 Abramo Canka
- #23 Daniel Hackett
- #24 Leo Menalo
- #30 Matt Morgan
- #31 Aliou Diarra
- #34 Karim Jallow
- #35 Momo Diouf
- #45 Nikola Akele

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">I nuovi numeri di maglia da urlare a palazzo 🗣️🤍🖤 <a href="https://t.co/cn0KE6huiL">pic.twitter.com/cn0KE6huiL</a></p>&mdash; Virtus Bologna (@VirtusBo) <a href="https://twitter.com/VirtusBo/status/1963923924552409542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Greece finished atop Group C with a 4-1 record and will face Israel in the EuroBasket Round of 16 on Sunday after holding off defending champion Spain 86-90 in hotly-contested game in Limassol, Cyprus on Thursday 

Tyler Dorsey's hot hand helped Greece KO Spain

Greece finished atop Group C with a 4-1 record and will face Israel in the EuroBasket Round of 16 on Sunday after holding off defending champion Spain 86-90 in hotly-contested game in Limassol, Cyprus, on Thursday evening. The duo of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Olympiacos Piraeus sharpshooter [Tyler Dorsey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tyler-dorsey/009849/) paved the way for Greece.

The result meant that Georgia qualified from Group C, while Spain fell to 2-3 and was eliminated.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">THIS GAME HAD IT ALL 🤯🇬🇷<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroBasket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroBasket</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MakeYourMark?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MakeYourMark</a></p>&mdash; FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroBasket/status/1963704392609419593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Antetokounmpo posted a monster line of 25 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists, while Dorsey finished with 22 points on 6-of-9 three-point shooting, 5 boards and 4 assists. Panathinaikos Athens playmaker [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/) added 12 points and 6 dimes for Greece. [Jaime Pradilla](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jaime-pradilla/010393/) of Valencia Basket was Spain’s top scorer with 14 points.

After 7 and a half minutes of basketball, the score was Spain 14, Tyler Dorsey 14 (and Greece 30). Dorsey was inflicting damage by draining shot after shot – including one directly from an assist from Antetokounmpo. The sniper from the corner threw off the Spanish defense and helped create space for Antetokounmpo to operate with more freedom in the paint.

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Despite Greece’s big early lead, Spain rallied late and led in the fourth quarter. Dorsey made key contributions late with a tip-in to tie go ahead 75-77 and then a rebound that triggered a transition bucket from Panathinaikos’s Panos Kalaitzakis. He also drew a foul while boxing out Pradilla to end another Spanish possession.

The final minutes would be tense, but after Sloukas put Greece up 84-88 with a minute remaining, Spain missed 7 free throws in the final 15 seconds to see its chances to advance disappear.

The Olympiacos shooter knocked down 6 triples for the winners