#44: Festive Vibes, Record Nights & EuroLeague’s most impressive performers so far

Up Hill Down Under

In this episode, we mix some holiday cheer with a deep dive into the latest EuroLeague action and standout performances that have basketball fans buzzing.

It’s the season for festive vibes, and we kick off the episode with some lighthearted holiday banter.

We discuss the surprising news of D’Angelo Russell’s interest in playing for Lithuania, the impact it could have on the national team, and fun trivia about Ignas Brazdeikis, who’s proudly half-Lithuanian and half-Canadian.

Andi Obst broke the EuroLeague record for the most three-pointers in a single game, shooting an incredible 11/16 from beyond the arc and scoring 34 points.

TJ Shorts had another dominating Performance with a 21-point, 10-assist in Paris’ win against Efes as Shorts continues to impress.

We also debate which squads stood out the most this week?

Who’s leading the EuroLeague’s offensive charge so far? We discuss the most impressive players of the first third of this years EuroLeague season.

Get ready for an episode full of basketball magic, festive energy, and insightful takes on the players and teams lighting up the EuroLeague. Don’t miss it!

Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler
Producer: Simon Pichler

Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde)

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