After a recent defeat, coach Šarūnas Jasikevičius stressed the importance of learning from this loss and pledged to initiate a new winning streak for his team in the EuroLeague.
Following a disappointing defeat, Šarūnas Jasikevičius addressed the media, acknowledging that his team had not performed as expected against the Belgrade side. He pointed out that their mindset on the court was a significant factor in the loss and emphasized the need to refocus and learn from this experience. Jasikevičius expressed confidence that the team could start a new winning streak after this setback and aimed to capitalize on the upcoming months in the EuroLeague.
Currently, Fenerbahce leads the EuroLeague with 22 wins, closely pursued by Olympiakos, Real Madrid, and Valencia, each with 20 victories. The competition remains tight, and Jasikevičius is determined to guide his team back to the top, setting high expectations for their performance in the last three months of the EuroLeague season. This commitment signals a renewed focus and determination to maintain competitiveness in the league.
In addition to discussing their recent performance, Šaras spoke about the club's relationship with EuroLeague and the impact of the upcoming NBA Europe project. He noted the importance of monitoring NBA's movements in Europe, especially as the Turkish team has not yet committed to a long-term agreement with EuroLeague and is weighing the implications of a potential new basketball tournament that the NBA plans to launch with FIBA in 2027.
