Fenerbahçe Coach Jasikevicius on Back-to-Back Championships
Jasikevicius Discusses the Challenges of Consecutive Championships
In a press conference before the 2026 Euroleague Final Four, which will take place in Athens from May 22-24, Fenerbahçe Beko head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius shared his thoughts on the team's performance and the upcoming challenge. He was joined by French player Nando De Colo.
Jasikevicius emphasized the importance of the team's defensive performance throughout the season. "Especially when we struggle to score, our defense must step up," he said. "Defense forms the foundation of what we're trying to build. We've also made significant offensive improvements and added some key players to our roster. We hope to bring this chemistry to the court."
The Importance of Winning Consecutively
Facing Olympiakos, Jasikevicius highlighted the importance of winning the upcoming match. "Everything else will be forgotten once we win. All the talk, rumors, and comments will disappear. Our focus is on performing the best for the team. Winning consecutive championships would be incredible, but it's a tough challenge."
Nando De Colo, who is in the final year of his professional career, expressed his excitement about playing in the Final Four. "Joining Fenerbahçe was a great opportunity. I'm motivated to enjoy every moment here. In the final moments of the match, I'll do whatever is necessary to win the trophy."
De Colo also addressed the pressure on the team, stating that they have prepared well throughout the season and are ready to compete in Athens.
Fenerbahçe, can we really pull off back-to-back championships? It's a tall order, but Jasikevicius's team has shown resilience. Will this year's Final Four be their crowning moment or a tough lesson? Let's see the game!