EuroLeague Statements from Beşiktaş Head Coach Dusan Alimpijevic

Dusan Alimpijevic, the head coach of Beşiktaş, which will host the Spanish team Valencia Basket tomorrow in the first week of the 2026-2027 season in the EuroLeague, made a statement.

Underlining that they are proud to be in the EuroLeague after 13 years and that they will compete at the "top of basketball", Alimpijevic said, "We are very happy that our club is being represented in the EuroLeague after 13 years. We are in a wonderful position, at a place that we can call the top of basketball. This season will not only be for Valencia tomorrow, but throughout the season and throughout the year for Europe's biggest clubs such as Real Madrid, Panathinaikos, Barcelona, Partizan." "We will be hosting you here. For this reason, we are very proud and happy. Moreover, our presence here is a very nice, wonderful gift of the rise our club has shown in the last 3 years. We are very happy for this reason." made his assessment.

Speaking highly of the black-white fans, the Serbian head coach said:

"There is only one Beşiktaş, not two Beşiktaş. First of all, we need to remember this. Our fans need to be with us in good times and bad times, all the time, throughout the season. We are a new team in the EuroLeague and, as I said, there is only one Beşiktaş. They need to stand behind this team, these players, this organization, this club. We had a great atmosphere in the EuroCup in Akatlar last year, it is true. This year we will do it in a bigger hall, in a bigger league, in a bigger game. "We will be doing this in a better atmosphere. Therefore, we will be expecting the support of all our fans. Here, we will be in a league that can be called the pinnacle of basketball. In a bigger hall, in a bigger atmosphere, I am sure that Beşiktaş fans will show their greatness and that they are one of the biggest fans in Europe throughout the season."

The experienced coach asked a press member, "You are returning to the Europa League after 8 seasons. What changes has Dusan Alimpijevic experienced in the process?" "Of course, 8 years is a very long time and not only us, but also basketball has changed a lot in 8 years. It would be very foolish if I said that there is no difference between me and me 8 years ago. Like every intelligent person, we continue to evolve and progress. Not only in 8 years, but in the past year, 3 years, 5 years, we have a situation that is constantly moving forward." he replied.