ALBA forward Olinde out with hand injury

They said it: ‘New coach, new rules’

The intensity and passion that characterizes the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague this week spilled over into the post-game discussions, as well. Here is some of the best of what this week’s protagonists, both winners and losers, had to say following their games.

Martin Hermannsson: ‘Iceland has a bright future in basketball’

ALBA Berlin guard Martin Hermannsson is one of the greatest players ever to call Iceland home. Originally inspired by his father, Hermannsson now aims to show the way for the next generation of budding basketball talents in his homeland.

MVP of November: Mike James, CSKA Moscow

Just a month ago, CSKA Moscow sat in 10th place in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague with a 3-3 record and what looked like a long road to its usual position at or near the top of the standings. That road was made short, though, by the inspired play since then of unstoppable guard Mike James, who is Euroleague Basketball’s choice as MVP for November.