As the 12-13 Euroleague season begins, RealGM presents 24 questions for the Euroleague fans.

1. Was Alba worthy of the Euroleague wildcard?

Thanks to their amazing game attendance numbers, Alba Berlin received a wildcard from the Euroleague this offseason, letting compete in the top European competition once again. Having Elan Chalon and Asseco Prokom Gdynia in their group, Alba has a good chance of making it out of the group and prove they were worthy of the wildcard.

2. Was Jordan Farmar a player Anadolu Efes has been missing for years?

Anadolu Efes Istanbul has arguably spent more on their team without receiving a good return than any other team in Euroleauge. Anadolu Efes has always been a team full of stars and it won't be any different this season. However, Jordan Farmar was an MVP candidate last season in his short stint with Maccabi and he's capable of helping the Turkish team make a long run this Euroleague season.

3. Can Asseco Prokom win more games than last season?

Asseco Prokom won just one game last season and it doesn't seem like it's going to be any better this year. The Polish team didn't construct a competitive roster this offseason and making it to the Top 16 would be a huge surprise. On the other hand, it can't get any worse for Asseco Prokom.

4. When Khimki will end road losing streak in Euroleague?

Eurocup winners Khimki Moscow Region has been known as a home team, as its last Euroleague away win came against Caja Laboral in Vitoria back in 09-10 season. Khimki lost six road games in a row and eight out of its last nine. 

5. Did Besiktas have enough time for team-building?

EuroChallenge winners Besiktas brought in ten new players, a head coach and completely changed the face of the team. Of course, Besiktas beat Anadolu Efes to win the Presidential Cup, but as the Turkish championship hasn't started yet, the new-look Besiktas comes to the Euroleague with no games-that-matters experience.

6. Will we see the old Bostjan Nachbar this season?

Just a couple of years ago Brose Basket's Bostjan Nachbar was one of the best small forwards in Europe, but injuries have slowed down the Slovenian's career. As Nachbar demonstrated in preseason, he feels very comfortable in Bamberg, but there's a question is he ready to lead the lead and finally fight for an MVP award.

7. Can Andres Nocioni lead Caja Laboral to the Euroleague Final Four?

It's been more than four since since Caja Laboral last played in the Euroleague final four. After missing Top 16 last season, it didn't seem that Caja Laboral is moving in the right direction, but the acquisition of Andres Nocioni could change everything. Nocioni is back in the Euroleague after eight years break and will play his first game since April 2004.

8. Is Cedevita capable of creating a miracle in group C?

Anadolu Efes, Caja Laboral, Olympiakos, Zalgiris and EA7 Emporio Armani. Cedevita of Croatia will be competing in 'millionaires group C with clubs, which has intentions to go all the way to the Final Four. Cedevita made a great effort this offseason on building a competitive roster, but it might not be enough to kick off two of those five teams to advance to the Top 16.

9. Does Ettore Messina plus CSKA equals Euroleague titles?

Four-time Euroleague champion Ettore Messina is back in Moscow, where he won his last Euroleague title back in 2008. Messina didn't succeed in Spain with Real as he won only 56% Euroleague games they played, but coming back to Russia feels like a homecoming for Messina. And there's no better place to fight for the Euroleague trophy than at home.

10. How much more money does EA7 Emporio Armani need to spend to finally reach Top 8?

Last season, EA7 Emporio Armani, same as every year, spend millions of Euros to build a team capable of fighting for a spot in Euroleague final four. Unfortunately for Olimpia Milano fans, as always, the Italian team failed to meet the expectations and opened its pocket even wider this offseason. If Milan team won't make it to the Top 8 this season, how much more money they have to spend to finally do that?

11. Will we see a French team in Euroleague Top 16 in next five years?

2007 was the year when Pau-Orthez, made it to the Top 16, and all French clubs have failed to do repeat the feat in the following seasons. Elan Chalon doesn't have much of a chance to change the history this season and here comes the question is there going to be a French team, capable of making it out the regular season group.

12. What is easier for FC Regal Barcelona - beating an NBA team in a preseason game or making it to the Euroleague Final Four?

Some call European teams wining against NBA clubs 'historic', but it's become routine for FC Regal Barcelona to beat NBA in the preseason games marathon as they did that for the third time on Tuesday. After beating the 76ers in 2006, Lakers in 2010, the Mavericks were next on their list this season. However, after a sluggish start in Spanish Championship (0-2), there is confusion where FC Regal Barcelona stands now and will they sort out their problems during the Euroleague regular season.

13. Is the wait for Fenerbahce Ulker fans over?

Bo McCalebb is a game changer and their primary MVP candidate heading into Euroleague. He's teaming up in Istanbul again with familiar faces - Romain Sato, David Andersen and Simone Panigiani. Does that mean Fenerbahce Ulker finally found its saviors who will carry the Turkish club to the top?

14. Could the game against CSKA be the last for Aleksandar Dzikic?

Lietuvos Rytas was sluggish in preseason and had a rough start in VTB United League where they lost the last game against Spartak by 27 points. Over the next week, Lietuvos Rytas will be facing CSKA and FC Regal Barcelona and knowing how impatient the owners of Vilnius club can be, a terrible performance in Moscow might lead to the departure of head coach Aleksandar Dzikic.

15. Does Maccabi have enough talent to maintain the high standard?

Maccabi Tel Aviv doesn't seem to be as dominant on paper as they have in recent seasons. Six Maccabi players have never played in the Euroleague before. David Blatt will have a quite big challenge to maintain Maccabi among the elite with the talent he has right now.

16. Is Cantu going to be the best Italian team in this year's Euroleague?

It's not a big secret that with the departure of McCalebb, Montepaschi lost a big part of its strength and might not be as dominant as we have come to expect. That means Marpooro Cantu, which was in the Euroleague qualification, has a great chance to become the number one Italian team in Euroleague if they repeat their last season's success.

17. What is next for Montepaschi?

The post-McCalebb era has begun for Montepaschi, who have been king of Italian club basketball for years. After the core of team left for Turkey, Montepaschi, which has only six Italians on its squad, decided to rely on foreigners. It's a rebuilding year for Siena, but how painful is it going to be?

18. Would Olympiakos still be an underdog in the London Final Four?

Except for the head coach, the Euroleague champions maintained all main parts of its team to repeat their last season's success and everything seems to be bright for Olympiakos. Despite winning a championship, Olympiakos still seems to be an elite team without being elitist, but that could only benefit them in the long run.

19. What is going to be a post-Obradovic life for Panathinaikos?

Without question, Zeljko Obradovic had been a huge part of making Panathinaikos the most successful European club in the last decade. Four Euroleague titles speak for themself. But does the departure of Obradovic means that the glory days of Panathinaikos are over?

20. Which of the young Partizan stars will have the best season?

Partizan is full of talent this season, with players such as Leo Westermann, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Davis Bertans, Dejan Musli and many others. With coach Dusko Vujosevic back in Belgrade, who of these players will make an immediate impact for Partizan this season?

21. Will better bench depth lead Real to the final?

Real Madrid has everything it takes to accomplish big things in Euroleague this season. Talent, stars, size, experience and probably the best bench in the league. Most of Real's substitutes could be starting five members in nine out of ten others Euroleague clubs and that could be a decisive power in the playoffs.

22. Can Unicaja advance beyond the Top 16?

Clearly, it's difficult to see Unicaja not making it out of the group, especially as they'll compete with lower caliber teams like Asseco Prokom, Alba and Elan Chalon, but their chances to make a long run is less certain. Fran Vazquez is a great replacement for Joel Freeland, but Unicaja still has many problems, which have to be sorted.

23. Can a one million Euro budget team win a Euroleague game?

Union Olimpija don't have many things to be happy about. The Slovenian club's budget is just one million Euro and as there are not enough funds to sign high profile athletes, nine of its players have never played in the Euroleague before. Union Olimpija will compete in a tough group A and there's a huge chance Ljubljana club will finish its Euroleague season without a single win.

24. Will Zalgiris finally reach the Top 8?

It's the same old question, and it's the same story every season. It didn't matter how much talent Zalgiris had, they won just four matches in Top 16 since 2004 and holds an awful 4-32 record. This year, Zalgiris built a very strong team and brought in a new coach, Joan Plaza, but is this enough to break the curse?