It's a historic EuroLeague season, the one kicking off tomorrow in seven different arenas, including Belgrade, where Olimpia will make its seasonal debut. For the first time, the season kicks off with two rounds in three days. For the first time, twenty teams will be competing in a single group with just six spots guaranteeing Read More »
Grandma Betty set the bar so high that it is impossible to cross it. Her daughter Vanessa, Quinn Ellis' mother, raised the "Betty Codona Trophy" last May after winning the British title as a coachfor the Sheffield Hatters. Betty Codona, of course: Vanessa's mother and Quinn Ellis' grandmother. It all began over 60 years ago Read More »
The sixth Supercup is in the books. Olimpia dominated the championship game, defeating Brescia 90-76 after leading from wire to wire. Quinn Ellis was named the tournament's MVP but it was more a team win. Leandro Bolmaro set the tone on both sides of the floor, just like he did the day before. he scored Read More »
What a way to make a debut for Olimpia, Quinn Ellis! Olimpia won a close-knit battle over Virtus Bologna and qualified for today's Supercup championship game against Germani Brescia, winner of the first semifinal game against Trento. Olimpia prevailed 93-86 after an overtime controlled right from the beginning. "Our defense step up big in the Read More »
The traditionally Super Cup officially kicks off the new season. The first trophy will be awarded on Sunday in Milan, at the Unipol Forum, even though it's technically a neutral venue. Olimpia faces Italian champions Virtus Bologna on Saturday, September 27th. Although the two teams have faced each other dozens of times in recent years Read More »
It is all about family. Family from day one. Devin Booker started to play the game of basketball because his older brother, Trevor, was very good at it. And he aspired to follow him over the same path. And now, he keeps playing for his family, his four children and a son who is watching Read More »
Olimpia Milano has reached a multi-year agreement with Leonardo Totè, a 2.11 center, born in Negrar, in the province of Verona, on July 8, 1997, coming from Naples. LEONARDO TOTE’ - "I'm happy, proud and honored to finally being part of such a prestigious team with its many titles. Olimpia Milan has a winning tradition Read More »
Olimpia lost 73-69 against Fenerbahce in Crete, but it was another hard-fought battle and the defending EuroLeague campions prevailed only in the closing minute. Playing with no Marko Guduric and no Shavon Shields, two of its most potent offensive players, Olimpia had some ups and downs, exactly like Fenerbahce had. The best portion of the Read More »
Olimpia's final official preseason game will take place tomorrow in Crete at 6:00 PM against European champions Fenerbahce, who lost yesterday to Red Star Belgrade, playing without Scottie Wilbekin and Jilson Bango but with the rest of their current roster (in the meantime, the signing of Talen Horton-Tucker from the NBA has been announced). Olimpia Read More »
Short of many key players - Marko Guduric and Shavon Shields from the beginning, Devin Booker joined the group in the second quarter after a painful hit at the thigh - Olimpia impressed in Crete against a powerhouse like Olympiacos for almost three quarter before falling 76-71. It was a tough game: on top of Read More »
