{"id":375384,"date":"2025-12-28T06:19:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T06:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/375384\/"},"modified":"2025-12-28T06:19:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T06:19:07","slug":"besiktas-confirms-euroleague-goal-but-denies-a-meeting-to-replace-asvel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/375384\/","title":{"rendered":"Besiktas confirms EuroLeague goal but denies a meeting to replace ASVEL"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Arma Kaynar \/ info@eurohoops.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Besiktas President Serdal Adal\u0131 (photo), speaking about the club\u2019s plans for the basketball branch during the club assembly, emphasized that they are pursuing both sporting success and financial discipline, aiming for a spot in the EuroLeague sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n

Stating that the black-and-white club has regained a strong identity in basketball, Adal\u0131 noted that the steps taken are a concrete indication of this.<\/p>\n

Adal\u0131 praised coach Dusan Alimpijevic and outlined the club\u2019s main vision with these words: \u201cOur main goal is to make Be\u015fikta\u015f<\/a> a permanent brand at the EuroLeague level without compromising financial discipline. This process, which combines managerial stability with sporting success, is only the beginning of the great achievements we aim for in basketball.\u201d<\/p>\n

Touching upon the basketball infrastructure and facilities, Serdal Adal\u0131 announced that the club is planning a comprehensive transformation in the approximately 20-acre area surrounding the existing arena as part of a wider construction project. Adal\u0131 stated that when the project is completed, Akatlar will become a major center for basketball, handball, and volleyball, adding that the architectural and engineering tender is ongoing and construction will begin in stages after the preparations are finished.<\/p>\n

However, Besiktas is denying the reports about a meeting with the EuroLeague, with the Turkish club aiming to replace ASVEL.<\/p>\n

Basketball branch manager \u00d6zkan Arseven made the following statement:\u00a0\u201cIn recent days, claims circulating on some social media accounts and foreign-sourced platforms that Be\u015fikta\u015f will take ASVEL\u2019s place in the EuroLeague are completely unfounded. On behalf of Be\u015fikta\u015f<\/a> JK Basketball, there is no board decision taken in this direction, no application made, no official contact conducted with the EuroLeague organization, or any concrete offer communicated to us. Our club\u2019s goals, planning, and potential processes regarding international organizations are addressed in line with the club\u2019s own internal evaluations, sporting and financial realities, and the procedures of official authorities. Such matters cannot be served to the public as assumptions and wishes outside of our club\u2019s knowledge and approval. We kindly request that the public give credence only to statements made from official sources on behalf of our club.\u201d<\/p>\n

After all, Besiktas can earn the right to play next season in the EuroLeague by winning the EuroCup.<\/p>\n

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