Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz will have a different look this season as it rebuilds on the fly after losing fundamental pieces to other teams. However, the tried-and-true Baskonia character that the club, Coach Dusko Ivanovic and their fans effuse will make for excitement every time Baskonia takes the floor – and for a tough night for all of its opponents. Here are some of the must-see games that the team from Basque country will play during the regular season.
Round 9: Another Spanish classic
As years have gone by, the duels between Baskonia and FC Barcelona have become a new Spanish classic in their own right. Their countless clashes in domestic competitions have included title games and that rivalry has permeated to the European stage. Last season Baskonia was swept by Barca in the regular season. To that, include that Coach Dusko Ivanovic spent almost three seasons in Barcelona as the bench boss and you get the perfect ingredients for a must-watch all-Spanish League affair.