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Itoudis proposes second teams for EuroLeague clubs in domestic competitions
Dimitris Itoudis proposed second teams for EuroLeague clubs in their domestic competitions.
The Hapoel Tel Aviv coach suggested names such as Panathinaikos 2 and Olympiacos 2 for these teams.
He said the teams could develop athletes, while the main squads focused on playing more EuroLeague games.
Itoudis said domestic leagues have different rules on foreign players, while all EuroLeague clubs compete under the same regulations there.
He argued that the differing rules create inequality in the demands placed on coaches.
Itoudis said the proposal could be discussed with sports ministries, European authorities and national political leaders.
Dimitris Itoudis proposed that EuroLeague clubs field second teams in their countries’ domestic competitions.
He said the teams could develop players while the main squads focused on playing more EuroLeague games.
Itoudis noted that domestic leagues have different rules and restrictions, including limits on foreign players.
He said the proposal could be discussed with sports ministries, European authorities and national political leaders.
- Who
- Dimitris Itoudis, coach of Hapoel Tel Aviv, made the proposal.
- What
- He proposed that EuroLeague clubs field second teams in domestic competitions to develop athletes.
- When
- The proposal was reported on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- The proposal concerns EuroLeague clubs and their respective domestic leagues.
- Why
- Itoudis said second teams could develop players and let main teams focus on more EuroLeague games. He also cited differing domestic league rules.
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- Proposer
- Dimitris Itoudis
- Club
- Hapoel Tel Aviv
- Proposal
- Second teams for EuroLeague clubs in domestic competitions
- Examples
- Hapoel Tel Aviv 2, Panathinaikos 2, Olympiacos 2
- Reported
- November 9, 2026
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What people are saying
I propose that the teams participating in the EuroLeague should have a second team, which will be called Hapoel Tel Aviv 2, Panathinaikos 2, Olympiacos 2…
These teams will essentially have a role of developing the athletes.