AEK head coach Dragan Sakota revealed that the club aims to join the NBA Europe project starting from the 2026–27 season.
AEK Betsson BC have quietly put together a successful season, finishing third in both the Basketball Champions League and the Greek League, where they defeated Promitheas Patras 91–67 in the third-place game.
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Following the victory, AEK head coach Dragan Sakota revealed the club’s ambitious plans for the future, including the goal of joining the NBA Europe project, which is expected to launch at the start of the 2026–27 season.
"We agreed to decide on the extension of my contract after the end of the season, and we’ll see then. This year has been quite successful, and our goal is to maintain a strong team and take part in the new league that will launch in the 2026–2027 season," Sakota said.
For now, there are no further details on which teams will compete in the upcoming NBA Europe League. According to NBA commissioner Adam Silver, the league is expected to feature 16 teams, with 12 being permanent participants. The focus will reportedly be on clubs from major markets, with speculation that prominent football clubs may be involved in forming the new league.
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