The 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi provided a powerful platform for One Team – Euroleague Basketball’s social responsibility program – to highlight how basketball can inspire inclusion, connection, and community impact. From May 22 to 25, a series of special One Team events showcased the heart of the program’s work throughout the season.
“Seeing the power of One Team come to life during the Final Four is always incredibly meaningful,” said Marcel Maneja, Sustainability Manager at Euroleague Basketball. “These moments reflect everything we stand for – bringing people together, breaking down barriers, and showing that basketball can be a force for positive change in every community we reach.”
The celebration began with a welcome session for Final Four volunteers. This dynamic, on-court experience featured seven activity stations, each designed to promote core life skills such as communication, confidence, and teamwork. Led by One Team coaches from AS Monaco, Olympiacos Piraeus, and Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, with support from One Team Ambassador Joe Arlauckas, the session helped volunteers connect with each other and understand the wider One Team methodology.
“For me it’s gratification,” said Arlauckas. “The way I get to feel after I’m done working with the volunteers, with just the group in general. I’m very proud and privileged and honored to be a part of such an incredible foundation.”
