In the summer of 2008, the Beijing Olympic Games were played in China, where in the grand final the United States won the Gold by beating Spain by 118-107, in a deceptive result, since a minute and a half from the end the difference was only 4 points. One of the best finals of the Olympic Games that is remembered for the quality and good play of both teams. The USA recovered the Gold after 8 years of crossing in the desert and Spain equaled its silver 24 years later
In 2008, the final 8 of the EuroCup was held in Turin, which was the last competition under the name «ULEB Cup», and where the Joventut clearly beat Girona in the final (79-54), with an outstanding Mallet, although the MVP of the tournament was for Rudy Fernández
In 2008, the final four was held in the Cypriot city of Lemesos, where BK Barons beat Dexia Mons (63-62) in the final, in a match that was not decided until the last seconds. Giedrius Gustas was awarded as the MVP of the tournament
