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URBONUS

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Donatas Urbonas hosts a basketball podcast, centered around Euroleague and European basketball events.
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Episodes

Europe’s Version of Doncic Trade & Crazy EuroLeague Playoff Scenarios

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius react to Luka Doncic trade, discover EuroLeague’s version of Doncic’s transfer, display crazy EuroLeague playoff scenarios, list top in-season signings, GMs, and present the EuroLeague dunk contest dream lineup. Become a BN+ member & watch the FULL Q&A at https://basketnews.com/plus BN+ Topics: Luka Doncic trade reactions; Luka Doncic trade conspiracy theories; EuroLeague’s version of Doncic trade; Is the EuroLeague’s f...

Feb 03, 202522 minEp. 218

Zvezda’s Epic Win Over Partizan & Why NBA Europe Could Fail

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas react to Belgrade’s derby and Crvena Zvezda’s statement win over Partizan while also discussing their concerns regarding NBA Europe and EuroLeague expansion plans. Episode partners: – Trace ‘n Chase is your go-to shop for sports cards, collectibles, memorabilia, mystery boxes and grading services in Europe! Shop HERE and use promo code BASKETNEWS5 for a special discount! – Join Rabona here: https://shorturl.at/CGYdq Use promo code BASKETNEWS and g...

Feb 01, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 217

PAO’s Insane Comeback, TikTok Zeljko & NBA Europe Teams

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas break down the insane Panathinaikos’ comeback against Zalgiris and Ergin Ataman’s ejection, rewind an iconic Zeljko Obradovic moment, and discuss the teams NBA might target for their new league in Europe. Topics: Two biggest factors behind PAO’s comeback (0:00); Stats we’ve never seen before (5:45); Is Zalgiris’ decline related to Lonnie Walker? (10:35); Zalgiris might hit the market (23:00); Ataman’s ejection controversy (26:...

Jan 24, 20251 hr 22 minEp. 216

Dominant Olympiacos, Perfect Partizan & Reacting To Smith Jr In Madrid

URBONUS’ Rytis Vysniauskas & Augustas Suliauskas analyze EuroLeague’s action: Olympiakos’ double success in Vitoria and Madrid, Partizan’s huge win over Milano, while also discussing what will Dennis Smith Jr bring to Real Madrid. Topics: Another Rytis’ rant about Lamelo Ball (0:00); Let’s talk about Crvena Zvezda! (2:55); Dominant Olympiakos in Madrid (12:49); How do you stop Fournier & Vezenkov 2-man game? (25:12); Did the refs decide games in Madrid & Barcelona? (29:48); Crucial P...

Jan 17, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 215

Unstoppable Nunn & PAO, Inconsistent Partizan & EL 6th Man Discussion

URBONUS’ Rytis Vysniauskas & Augustas Suliauskas analyze Kendrick Nunn’s historic 5-game stretch, Panathinaikos excellent performance versus Partizan. The crew also discuss recent moves by Anadolu Efes & Fenerbahce, whether or not the EuroLeague should have the 6th man award, and potential stars that could make the jump to the NBA soon. Episode partner: – Join Rabona here: https://shorturl.at/CGYdq Use promo code BASKETNEWS and get 100% deposit Bonus (for deposits up to 250€). Check out ...

Jan 10, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 214

Top EuroLeague Stars On Expiring Deals & NBA’s Europe Plans

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas respond to questions from BN+ members and BasketNews fans, covering transfer rumors, top EuroLeague players with expiring contracts, NBA plans in Europe, and much more. Become a BN+ member & watch the FULL Q&A at https://basketnews.com/plus BN+ Topics: Is there any more room for Chima Moneke in PAO?; Ranking top EuroLeague players on expiring contracts; Are Maledon and Real rumors are true?; BasketNews’ plans and trips for 2025; Is Paris, ...

Jan 02, 202518 minEp. 213

PAO Title Chances Without Lessort & Bold Predictions For 2025

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Rytis Vysniauskas analyze EuroLeague transfer deadline moves, discuss Matthias Lessort’s injury impact on Panathinaikos’ title hopes, react to the players’ survey results, and share five bold predictions for 2025. Episode partner: – Join Rabona here: https://shorturl.at/CGYdq Use promo code BASKETNEWS and get 100% deposit Bonus (for deposits up to 250€). Check out Rabona’s official YouTube channel for bonuses, sports news, and more: https://www....

Dec 27, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 212

K-Nunn Debate, Dennis Smith Jr In Europe & Christmas Wish To Every Team

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas & Augustas Suliauskas engage in a funny debate about Kendrick Nunn, analyze last-minute EuroLeague trade possibilities, and share Christmas wishes for every EuroLeague team. Episode partner: – Join Rabona here: https://shorturl.at/CGYdq Use promo code BASKETNEWS and get 100% deposit Bonus (for deposits up to 250€). Check out Rabona’s official YouTube channel for bonuses, sports news, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNja6yKvqgCJ775V7DdxST...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 211

Spanoulis Effect & December’s EuroLeague Power Ranking

URBONUS’ Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius and Augustas Suliauskas present their updated December EuroLeague Power Rankings. They discuss Paris’ success, Panathinaikos’ recent struggles, how long Lonnie will stay in Europe, Partizan’s surge and why Real Madrid is in a tough spot. Episode partners: – Get ready for the holidays! Gift your beloved ones the opportunity to stay on top of their basketball-knowledge with BN+ subscription: https://shop.basketnews.com Topics: Why Paris is the undisput...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 210

New Partizan Prediction, F4 In Abu Dhabi & Moneke Trade

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius discuss Partizan’s win over Panathinaikos, Abu Dhabi as the host for the Final Four, Chima Moneke trade idea, and their picks for the All-November EuroLeague team. Episode partners: – Join Rabona here: https://shorturl.at/CGYdq Use promo code BASKETNEWS and get 100% deposit Bonus (for deposits up to 250€). Check out Rabona’s official YouTube channel for bonuses, sports news, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNja6yKvqg...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 209

Zeljko’s Genius Move, Ranking Rivalries & Beverley’s Next Stop

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Gytis Blazevicius, and Augustas Suliauskas break down Partizan’s victory over Olympiacos, including the heated sideline clash involving Giorgos Bartzokas. They also dive into the wild moments from El Clasico, rank the EuroLeague rivalries that will surprise you, and discuss potential next stop for Patrick Beverley. Episode partners: – Join Rabona here: https://shorturl.at/CGYdq Use promo code BASKETNEWS and get 100% deposit Bonus (for deposits up to 250€). Check out Rab...

Nov 29, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 208

Partizan Shocking Zvezda, FIBA Upsets & Spanoulis In Monaco

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Gytis Blazevicius, and Augustas Suliauskas react to Partizan’s win over Crvena Zvezda, discuss Vassilis Spanoulis future in Monaco, and analyze potential FIBA upset candidates. Episode partners: – Elite basketball experiences with Baltic Basketball Events! Tailored packages for teams and players, world-class training, and competition against top European academies. All-inclusive, just show up and play! For more info, visit: http://balticbasketevents.com or contact info@...

Nov 22, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 207

Can Olympiacos Be 1st Seed & 5 Bold Predictions

URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas talk about Olympiacos’ (im)perfect double week, Filip Petrusev’s ceiling & Olimpia Milano’s embarrasing loss to ALBA Berlin. The guys also give their bold predictions on Paris, Partizan, Real Madrid, Carsen Edwards & Vasilije Micic. Episode partners: – Join Rabona here: https://shorturl.at/CGYdq . Use promo code BASKETNEWS and get 100% deposit Bonus (for deposits up to 250€). Check out Rabona’s official YouTu...

Nov 15, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 206

Updated EuroLeague Power Rankings & PAO vs Olympiacos Prediction

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius reveal their updated EuroLeague Power Rankings, share predictions for the Panathinaikos vs. Olympiacos derby, and react to Lonnie Walker’s EuroLeague debut. Episode partners: – Elite basketball experiences with Baltic Basketball Events! Tailored packages for teams and players, world-class training, and competition against top European academies. All-inclusive, just show up and play! For more info, visit: http://balticbasketeven...

Nov 08, 20241 hr 43 minEp. 205

Olympiacos' Resurgence, Zvezda vs Refs & October Awards

URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas discuss Olympiacos Piraeus bounce back after a losing streak, whether or not the Reds should replace Giorgos Bartzokas. They also talk about Crvena Zvezda’s protest in the middle of the game against Zalgiris and referees’ decisions. Plus, the guys pick All-EuroLeague teams & the MVP of October. Episode partners: – Join Rabona here: https://shorturl.at/CGYdq . Use promo code NBA250 and get 100% deposit Bonus (for ...

Nov 01, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 204

Biyombo In Europe, Biggest Surprises & Most Overpaid EL Players

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius react to the unstoppable TJ Shorts, biggest EuroLeague surprises, Partizan and Zvezda’s recent losses, Bismack Biyombo to Europe rumors, and the top 10 EuroLeague contracts. Episode partners: – Elite basketball experiences with Baltic Basketball Events! Tailored packages for teams and players, world-class training, and competition against top European academies. All-inclusive, just show up and play! For more info, visit: http:/...

Oct 25, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 203

Zvezda’s Statement, Good Old Vezenkov & PAO’s Protest

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius recap eight EuroLeague games, focusing on Crvena Zvezda’s statement, Panathinaikos’ protest in Paris following the first-ever EuroLeague win for the debutants, a glimpse of the good old Olympiacos, an issue that EuroLeague has to solve, and more. Episode partner: – Join Genome’s contest today for a chance to win 100 EUR towards your next travel adventure! Simply make purchases with your Genome card to unlock unlimited entries. ...

Oct 16, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 202

Istanbul Derby Fight, New OAKA & Undefeated Zvezda

URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas discuss 1st half of EuroLeague’s 2nd game round. At the focal point – Istanbul derby between Anadolu Efes and Fenerbahce, also impressions about the ‘new’ OAKA arena & it’s glass floor, plus questions whether we shall get hyped about Crvena Zvezda Belgrade. Topics: Istanbul derby: bites, scratches & ejections (0:00); Renewed OAKA impressions & (un)surprising PAO (24:45); Should we get hyped about Crvena Z...

Oct 11, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 201

1st Look At New PAO, Partizan’s Potential & Top 10 EuroLeague Players

URBONUS co-hosts Augustas Suliauskas & Gytis Blazevicius recap the opening day of the 2024-25 EuroLeague season. The guys break down 3 key games of the day, including Panathinaikos win over ALBA, Zalgiris upsetting Barcelona & Baskonia pulling off a comeback win vs Partizan. Episode partner: – Join Rabona here https://bit.ly/4ddCGY8! Use promo code BONUS150 and get 150% deposit Bonus (for deposits up to 100€). Topics: EuroLeague is finally back on! (0:00); What we learned about PAO from ...

Oct 04, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 200

EuroLeague Power Rankings: Greek Dominance & Most Unpredictable Team

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas present their 2024-25 EuroLeague season power rankings, discuss the open-air Final Four idea, and conclude with a short Rytis’ Q&A session for BN+ members. Episode partner: – Join Rabona here https://bit.ly/4ddCGY8! Use promo code BONUS150 and get 150% deposit Bonus (for deposits up to 100€). Topics: Open-air EuroLeague Final Four? (0:00); Predictions & power rankings? (8:19); Did Rytis surprise us with his Panathinaiko...

Sep 24, 20241 hr 38 minEp. 199

EuroLeague vs G League & Must-Watch EL Rookies

One of the top EuroCup scorers, Andrew Andrews, joins URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas to introduce must-watch EuroLeague rookies, react to Juan Toscano-Anderson’s statement about the G League being the second-best league in the world, and preview the upcoming battles with Patrick Beverley’s Hapoel Tel Aviv. Episode partner: – Get more from your salary with Genome! Open a free account, enjoy multi-currency support, and use Visa debit cards with Apple Pay and Google Pay. Make the ...

Sep 16, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 198

Cedi Osman To PAO Reactions & Best EuroLeague Offseason Moves

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas analyze Cedi Osman’s move to Panathinaikos, discuss the potential costs of building super teams in Greece, evaluate Turkish players returning from the NBA to Europe, and list the best EuroLeague offseason transfers. Topics: How PAO took over the 2015 NBA Draft (0:00); Hot reactions to Cedi Osman’s move to PAO (5:17); Is the gap in the EuroLeague getting bigger? (17:05); Cost of Super Teams, today’s Pana & Oly vs. 2009-10 Pana & Oly (23:26)...

Sep 09, 20241 hr 30 minEp. 197

Does Fournier Make Olympiacos Title Favorites & Earliest EuroLeague Predictions

BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius respond to fan questions, analyze Evan Fournier's impact on Olympiacos' title chances, and share their way-too-early EuroLeague standings predictions. BN+ Topics: The crazy things Pat Beverley will do in Europe; Does Fournier make Olympiacos title favorites?; Will Fournier have the same impact as Nunn in PAO?; Who should Olympiacos cut now?; Way too early EuroLeague standings predictions; Is Partizan the most unpredictable E...

Sep 04, 202410 minEp. 196

All-Euro Team To Beat USA, Pesic Rank In FIBA & Top 3 Olympic Interviews

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius respond to BN+ members’ and podcast fans’ questions in a Q&A session, where they rank Svetislav Pesic among the greatest national team coaches, build an All-Euro Team to beat Team USA, and share behind-the-scenes experiences from the Paris Olympics. BN+ Topics: The topic we didn’t bring up before; Best thing about Gytis hosting the pod; Gytis got promoted to the EuroLeague; What Rytis ranks above podcasting; Rytis compares ha...

Aug 13, 202411 minEp. 195

Greatest Olympics Ever, Night-Night Curry & Serbia’s ‘Golden’ Bronze

URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas recap the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament. Team USA’s gold snatched by Steph Curry, unstoppable Nikola Jokic against Germany in the bronze medal game and alternative Olympics awards. Episode partner: – Get an additional -10% discount for all hosting plans: https://www.hostg.xyz/SHEdJ. Free domain as well as free AI Website Builder is included. Start building your dream business now! Topics: Greatest Olympic ...

Aug 11, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 194

Legendary Team USA Trio & Near Perfect Serbia

URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas break down the two semifinal games in the Paris 2024 Olympics. From incredible 3 quarters of Nikola Jokic & company to incredible peformance by Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James. Also, a preview of the gold & bronze medal games with predictions at the end. Episode partner: – Get an additional -10% discount for all hosting plans: https://www.hostg.xyz/SHEdJ. Free domain as well as free AI Website Buil...

Aug 09, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 193

Greatest Olympic Comeback, Germany’s Antidote To Greece & Semifinal Predictions

URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas review the Paris 2024 Olympic basketball quarterfinals. Also, they look ahead to the semifinals between Serbia - USA & Germany - France. Episode partner: – Get an additional -10% discount for all hosting plans: https://www.hostg.xyz/SHEdJ. Free domain as well as free AI Website Builder is included. Start building your dream business now! Topics: Could Greece have done anything more vs Germany? (0:00); How Serbia ...

Aug 07, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 192

Quarterfinal Predictions: Can Giannis Stun Germany & (Un)solvable Jokic?

URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas preview the quarterfinal matchups of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Also, exclusively for our BN+ members, they answer questions on Greek guards, refs during Serbia vs SSD game & other hot topics. Become a BN+ member & watch the Q&A at https://basketnews.com/plus Episode partner: – Get an additional -10% discount for all hosting plans: https://www.hostg.xyz/SHEdJ. Free domain as well as free AI Website Builder ...

Aug 05, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 191

Robbed Japan, Cold-Blooded Schroder & Last Hope For Greece

URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas discuss Japan’s near upset vs France, Greece’s chances to advance & the standings situation in both A & B groups of the Olympic basketball tournament. Episode partners: – Get an additional -10% discount for all hosting plans: https://www.hostg.xyz/SHEdJ. Free domain as well as free AI Website Builder is included. Start building your dream business now! – SKSTORE.EU is more than a basketball store. It’s a plac...

Jul 31, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 190

Struggles of Serbia & Greece, FIBA GOAT Durant & ‘Space Jam’ Wemby

URBONUS co-hosts Rytis Vysniauskas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas checks in after the 1st game round of Paris 2024 Olympics. In this episode the guys discuss what went wrong for Serbia against Team USA, Greece’s limits exposed vs Canada, Wembanyama’s debut in the Olympic games & the rest of the games so far. Episode partners: – Get an additional -10% discount for all hosting plans: https://www.hostg.xyz/SHEdJ. Free domain as well as free AI Website Builder is included. Start bu...

Jul 29, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 189
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