Lithuanian coach Šarunas Jasikevičijus has expressed his team's readiness for the Euroleague Final Four in Athens, downplaying speculation about his return to Panathinaikos. "At the start of the season, we relied heavily on defense, especially when we couldn't score. This was the only thing we had left to defend," said Jasikevičijus, as reported by Jurohups.

Euroleague Final Four Schedule

The Final Four takes place in Athens from Friday to Sunday. Fenerbahçe faces Olympiacos in the first semifinal at 5 PM on Friday, while Valencia and Real Madrid compete in the second semifinal at 8 PM. The Lithuanian coach added, "We have brought in very important players. I hope we can showcase the whole product on the court tomorrow."

Jasikevičijus Stresses Team Focus

Despite speculation about a potential move to Panathinaikos, where Jasikevičijus once played with great success, the 50-year-old coach remains focused on the task at hand. "As always, it's a pleasure to come to the OAKA Arena. The feeling will be quite different, as I understand. But we're here to focus on the upcoming game, to do our job. I hope we'll have a good 40 minutes. The rest is all talk."

Fenerbahçe enters the Final Four for the eighth time without any injury concerns, apart from Žilson Banga, who is out due to surgery on his left knee. The team aims to defend its title and prove its worth once again on the international stage.

The Final Four promises to be a thrilling showcase of European basketball talent, with Fenerbahçe looking to repeat its previous successes under the leadership of coach Jasikevičijus.