There will be a clash of styles as offensive powerhouse Hapoel takes on defensive specialist Besiktas.
Game Notes and Facts: Hapoel vs. Besiktas

The teams met twice in the regular season, with Hapoel winning both en route to a second-place 13-5 record, while Besiktas finished sixth at 9-9. The most recent meeting was a thumping 73-94 win for Hapoel just one month ago, with 16 points from Will Cummings leading six players who scored at least 9 points, helping to show why the Israeli team boasted the competition's second-most potent offense with 96.1 points per game. Besiktas has earned its success this season through defense, allowing just 80.3 points per game, fourth-best in the EuroCup. And that strength was evident again last week when 14 points from Jonah Mathews helped pave the way to a 78-80 road win at deposed champion Gran Canaria, and the Turkish team will be looking to create another shock of similar proportions this week.
GAME NOTES
- This is the third time that these two teams meet in the EuroCup.
- Their head-to-head record is currently 2-0 for Hapoel.
- Earlier this season, Hapoel swept their regular season encounters.
GAME FACTS
Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv
Streaks
John Holland has hit at least one three-pointer in his last 10 games.
Xavier Munford has hit at least one three-pointer in his last 7 games.
Tomer Ginat has collected at least one steal in his last 7 games.
Player Records against Opponent
Tomer Ginat posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 7 for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on november 29, 2023.
Team Record
Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv recorded its highest team Total Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 42, against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on february 7, 2024.
Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv recorded its highest team Free throws made total in EuroCup play this season, 27, against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on february 7, 2024.
Season Rankings
Jaylen Hoard is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 16,1 per game.
Xavier Munford is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 15,9 per game.
Kyle Alexander is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 7,7 per game.
Kyle Alexander is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 3 per game.
Kyle Alexander is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 4,7 per game.
J'Covan Brown is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 6,5 per game.
Bar Timor is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 5,2 per game.
Kyle Alexander is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,5 per game.
Tomer Ginat is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5,4 per game.
Jaylen Hoard is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5,4 per game.
Xavier Munford is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,6 per game.
Tomer Ginat is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,9 per game.
Jaylen Hoard is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,8 per game.
Jaylen Hoard is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 65,2% per game.
GAME FACTS
Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul
Streaks
Derek Needham has hit at least one three-pointer in his last 16 games.
Player Records against Opponent
Jonah Mathews posted his career high in Total rebounds with 5 for Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul against Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv on november 29, 2023.
Jonah Mathews posted his career high in Free throws made with 6 for Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul against Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv on february 7, 2024.
Jonah Mathews posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 5 for Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul against Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv on november 29, 2023.
Berk Ugurlu posted his career high in Free throws made with 3 for Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul against Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv on november 29, 2023.
Kerem Konan posted his career high in Assists with 3 for Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul against Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv on november 29, 2023.
Team Record
Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul recorded its highest team Free throws made total in EuroCup play this season, 24, against Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv on february 7, 2024.
Season Rankings
Angel Delgado is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 18,7 per game.
Angel Delgado is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 9,6 per game.
Angel Delgado is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 3,8 per game.
Angel Delgado is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 5,8 per game.
Angel Delgado is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Fouls Drawn with 4,3 per game.
Angel Delgado is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 4,9 per game.
Derek Needham is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,4 per game.
Jonah Mathews is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,9 per game.
All-time Ranking
Derek Needham is ranked sixth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 198 3-pointers made for his career.