EuroLeague Star Fumes: 'We Must Work Harder Because We're Often Playing 5 on 8!'

Pulse Sports Team 14:54 - 25 October 2026

Nigel Hayes-Davis speaks out on the massive refereeing scandal currently rocking Greek and European basketball.

In a major sweep by the Greek police, the president of the Hellenic Basketball Federation, Vangelis Liolios, was arrested alongside Vasiliki Tsaroucha and Elias Koromilas, both former and active EuroLeague referees.

The story instantly dominated headlines across Greece and throughout Europe, drawing reactions from several high-profile figures in the sport, including Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos.

Meanwhile, Nigel Hayes-Davis also weighed in, sending ripples across European basketball after claiming that he and his teammates need to put in extra work because they are often playing five against eight.

"Extra hours in the gym are required. We have to make more shots. Especially now that we've found out it's sometimes five against eight. Win or lose, we hope to see another day. Either way, the work remains the same." — Nigel Hayes-Davis

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