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PAOK basketball franchise expansion and competition

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PAOK Thessaloniki has been identified as one of the first four clubs potentially joining the EuroLeague under a new franchise model. Reports from ‘Encestando’ suggest the initial group may include Valencia, Paris, Dubai BC, and PAOK, with official decisions expected in early November. This expansion is part of a ten-year financial plan involving the distribution of €3.4 billion, with entry fees from new clubs expected to contribute significantly to the total. The first four clubs are estimated to contribute approximately €300 million toward the projected €1.2 billion in entry fees expected from 12 to 15 new clubs over the next four years. On the court, PAOK’s EuroCup campaign faced a setback in a Group D matchup against Bahçeşehir Koleji. Koleji at the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall. Despite a career-high 30-point performance from Cedi Osman Osman, who also recorded 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 20 points from Marcus Foster, 2 steals, the Greek side was unable to overcome a significant deficit. deficit that reached as high as 17 points. Bahçeşehir utilized a strong secured the 84-81 victory behind 28 points from Malachi Flynn. Although PAOK showed resilience in the second quarter half by narrowing the gap to build within two points in the final minutes, a 52-40 halftime lead decisive basket by Matías Pollitka and maintained control despite a late PAOK rally. Malachi Flynn led the Turkish side with 28 points to secure missed three-pointer by Brin Tahiri sealed the 84-81 victory. result. Following the match, Bahçeşehir holds a 4-1 record and takes the top spot in Group D, while PAOK moves to 3-2 and remains in third place. Bahçeşehir coach Sasha Djordjevic noted that while pleased with the win, the team must play more decisively to prevent opponents from staying close in closing stages.

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