Xavi Pascual era begins as Dubai Basketball look to turn potential into EuroLeague progress
Five days after pushing Real Madrid into overtime in Abu Dhabi, Dubai Basketball will face them again on Thursday evening, this time to get their second EuroLeague season officially underway. Dubai entered the EuroLeague last year as newcomers and finished 11th, one place outside the play-in positions. They also competed in the ABA League and ended the campaign as champions. They return to both…
Dubai Basketball announced the appointment of Xavi Pascual as their new coach on July 14, with a contract running through 2029. Pascual, 54, returns to European basketball after spending eight years as Barcelona's coach, where he won 19 trophies, including four Spanish league titles and the 2010 EuroLeague. He also led Panathinaikos to consecutive Greek championships and Zenit St Petersburg to the VTB League title.
Pascual praised Dubai's organisation, stadium, and players, stating he believes they will have a great season. The team made a strong showing in the EuroLeague SuperCup semi-final against Real Madrid, dominating the perimeter and pushing the European champions into overtime before losing 98-95. Pascual aims to maintain the team's tactical organisation while introducing greater speed in transition and playing at a high tempo.
The squad boasts depth, with experienced players who can help the team win in both EuroLeague and ABA League campaigns.
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