Basketball writer | Beyond the Baseline: Europe's basketball stories. 📩 [email protected]
Durham, England
Joined August 2020
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I'm incredibly honoured today to reveal to everyone today that my new independent publication, Beyond The Baseline is LIVE!
A new home for European basketball history/culture, investigations and exclusive written interviews.
This is only the start.
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A LIFETIME OF LOYALTY 🖤🤍🇷🇸
At 80 years old, Stevan Petreski known as "Steva Koska" is making his first-ever trip outside Serbia — and he is doing it for one reason: Partizan Belgrade.
After 64 years of supporting the black and whites, Steva obtained his passport through an expedited procedure to travel to Thessaloniki and watch his beloved club face brotherhood club PAOK in a friendly match.
But what makes this story even more special is the solidarity of the fans. Supporters raised donations to cover his accommodation and all the expenses of the trip, making this unforgettable journey possible.
For Steva, this is much more than a football match. It is a journey driven by decades of passion, loyalty and love for his club.
Football is not just about trophies, money or glory. It is about belonging, brotherhood and standing together for the badge you love.
80 years of life. 64 years of loyalty. One club. Partizan forever. 🖤🤍
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He’s been so fucking clutch this year it’s ridiculous. One of best individual starts to a season I’ve seen
Nadir Hifi. Young 🐐
The ending of the Paris-Fenerbahce game was one for the ages 🤯
ABSOLUTE CINEMA 🍿
(via @EuroLeague / Tiktok)
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CLASSY WAY TO WIN THE GAME! 🔥🏀
Spartak Subotica snatch the victory over Cholet in the FIBA Basketball Champions League thanks to a game-winning shot from Igor Drobnjak! 🎯
There’s definitely a misunderstanding from the NBA execs here, the European game does not mesh with the NBA experience
Interesting take by Marc Tatum.
“In some of those games, you wouldn’t feel comfortable bringing your family. We want to replicate the NBA experience over there while maintaining the culture and the sporting culture and the passion that they have.”
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This is the ugly reality of European basketball. When sporting merit doesn't exist and you always have a guaranteed spot in an elite European competition the domestic leagues become pointless. Then you can actually play your B, C or D team because the results don't even matter.
Hapoel Tel Aviv coach Dimitris Itoudis suggestion:
EuroLeague clubs to have a "B Team" for their domestic leagues
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Hey there! A new article on my Substack "Scouting Factory" is online. The @nbagleague season started a few days ago. I'll suggest you a name for every team. Today's focus is on Central Division #GLeague #NBAGLeague #scouting
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📢Really enjoyed talking with @Alextalkshoops about the challenges facing European basketball, sharing a few insights from my experience across different levels of club management. 🏀
And hey… keep an eye on Alex. This guy is cooking up some serious content! 🔥
#basketball #hoop
🚨EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW🇸🇮🏀
"European basketball needs the economic logic of franchising without losing the sporting soul that makes it European."
Helios GM @matevz_zupancic on multi-club ownership, NBA Europe and the cost of ambition.
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🚨EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW🇸🇮🏀
"European basketball needs the economic logic of franchising without losing the sporting soul that makes it European."
Helios GM @matevz_zupancic on multi-club ownership, NBA Europe and the cost of ambition.
🔗beyondthebaselineeu.substack…
From the Eternal Derby to The Emperor’s Reawakening, Beyond the Baseline has only just begun. 🏀🖋️
Over the past few days, I’ve been exploring something rather exciting for its next chapter.
History. Supporters. Interviews. Investigations.
More soon.👀
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Brits could definitely use a little more hooping, but some already know how to drop gems on paper. 🏀✍️
Big kudos to Alex! Keep cooking! 🔥
🇬🇷 Beyond the Baseline II: The Emperor's Reawakening 👑
From Galis & Giannakis to financial turmoil and renewed ambition, I explored Aris Thessaloniki's history through six supporters' memories.
The club's fortunes changed. Their devotion never did. 💛🖤
britsdontjump.com/2026/11/05…
🇬🇷 Beyond the Baseline II: The Emperor's Reawakening 👑
From Galis & Giannakis to financial turmoil and renewed ambition, I explored Aris Thessaloniki's history through six supporters' memories.
The club's fortunes changed. Their devotion never did. 💛🖤
britsdontjump.com/2026/11/05…
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🇸🇮6'6" Guard, Mark Morano for Syracuse vs. Central Conn:
16 PTS | 5 REB | 6/12 FG | 22 MIN
The Orange's freshman is adapting fast at the college level. Using his on-ball creation and scoring ability to have a big impact on the game. Morano is sharp from beyond the arc and efficient coming off away screens. ACC has a problem!🔥
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This is impressive because a) It’s not a ‘typical Dem’ answer b) The praise makes the criticisms more devastating
Asked what he thinks of Trump as a person, James Talarico lists the president's strengths, then his weaknesses.
@jamestalarico