New EuroLeague Faces, Part 2: Dubai—big ambitions and potential huge signings - Basketnews.com
Dubai BC's EuroLeague Debut
This article discusses Dubai BC's entry into the EuroLeague, a significant development for the Middle Eastern club. The team will play in the upcoming season as one of three new teams, joining Valencia and Hapoel Tel Aviv. Dubai BC initially chose to start with the ABA League before committing to the EuroLeague. The club has secured a five-year license, indicating a long-term commitment to the competition.
Roster Analysis
The article notes the team's activity in acquiring players, mentioning that they are close to agreements with five unnamed players. However, full details are behind a paywall.
Outlook
The overall tone suggests cautious optimism regarding Dubai BC's first season. The team's early market activity and long-term license suggest ambition. Success in the EuroLeague will heavily depend on the final roster and the team's ability to integrate new players.
Dubai BC will be one of the new teams to play in the EuroLeague in the upcoming season. In our second article about the EuroLeague newcomers, we present the chances of the Middle Eastern club to immediately establish itself as a playoff contender.
Credit: Dubai Basketball
The next EuroLeague season will be even longer and packed with games, with the expansion bringing the number of teams from 18 to 20.
Valencia, Dubai, and Hapoel Tel Aviv will be the three new faces of the competition.
In the first article of this series, we presented the situation in Valencia and how the Spanish team might fare after a year's absence from the competition.
In this new piece, we will concentrate on Dubai Basketball, which will make their debut in the EuroLeague.
Last summer, it was thought that Dubai could enter the EuroLeague immediately, but in the end, the Middle Eastern club preferred to start its adventure by playing only in the ABA League and remaining out of European competitions in its first season.
The EuroLeague has already experienced the atmosphere of the United Arab Emirates with the Final Four, which just ended in Abu Dhabi, but Dubai will be a fixture in the competition soon.
The Emirati team appears to have received a five-year license from the EuroLeague, which will allow it to plan for the future with greater peace of mind.
What can we expect from Dubai BC in their first season in the EuroLeague? What is the situation with the roster?
And what changes will take place during the offseason?
Let's find out together.
The roster
Dubai BC had a high-level debut in its first season as a club and is already extremely active on the market.
Sources have told BasketNews that Dubai is already close to agreements with five players, who are:
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Staff Writer
Orazio Cauchi started his career in basketball at 21, having worked for several years at Sportando as the lead writer of the website. He also covered several live events, including the Euroleague Final Four, Italian Cups, Serie A league finals, and EuroBasket. He also contributed to American media, such as LibertyBallers and Def Pen Hoops. Cauchi joined BasketNews in 2021 as a Staff Writer. Holds a degree in Politics & International Relations.
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