A key battle in the playoff race will see Buducnost (5-7) host Cluj (8-4), which has lost two out of the last three but can still take a major step toward qualification with a road win.
Game Notes and Facts: Buducnost vs. Cluj-Napoca
2023-24
3 Mins read
Regular Season
Round 13 of 18
Regular Season
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Buducnost VOLI PodgoricaBUD
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U-BT Cluj-NapocaUBT
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Overview
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Buducnost is locked in a four-way tie for fifth place after winning two of its last three, with 17 points and 5 assists from recent signing Yogi Ferrell proving crucial in last week's narrow win at Slask. He faces a key battle with Cluj's key backcourt man DJ Seeley, while Buducnost will also be wary of big man Andrija Stipanovic after he netted 18 points in Cluj's comfortable Round 4 victory between the teams.
GAME NOTES
- This is the second time that these two teams meet in the EuroCup.
- Earlier this season, Cluj took the home win, 89-74.
GAME FACTS
Buducnost VOLI Podgorica
Strikes
Fletcher Magee has hit at least one three-pointer in his last 7 games.
Yogi Ferrell has made his last 23 free throw attempts.
Player Records
Yoan Makoundou posted his career high in Free throws made with 3 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Slask Wroclaw on december 20, 2023.
Yoan Makoundou posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 3 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Slask Wroclaw on december 20, 2023.
Mckinley Wright Iv posted his career high in Total rebounds with 4 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Slask Wroclaw on december 20, 2023.
Player Records against Opponent
Andrija Slavkovic posted his career high in Total rebounds with 4 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on october 25, 2023.
Jacorey Williams posted his career high in Total rebounds with 15 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on october 25, 2023.
Jacorey Williams posted his career high in Time played with 34:11 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on october 25, 2023.
Jacorey Williams posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 11 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on october 25, 2023.
Mckinley Wright Iv posted his career high in Time played with 30:07 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on october 25, 2023.
Yogi Ferrell posted his career high in Points with 27 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on january 18, 2023.
Yogi Ferrell posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 5 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on january 18, 2023.
Team Record
Buducnost VOLI Podgorica recorded its highest team Offensive Rebounds total in EuroCup play this season, 11, against Slask Wroclaw on december 20, 2023.
Season Rankings
Andrija Grbovic is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 91% per game.
Andrija Grbovic is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 50% per game.
GAME FACTS
U-BT Cluj-Napoca
Strikes
Jarrell Eddie has hit at least one three-pointer in all of his 12 games.
Karel Guzman has collected at least one steal in his last 10 games.
Bryce Jones has made his last 16 free throw attempts.
Player Records
Emanuel Cate posted his career high in Assists with 4 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse on december 19, 2023.
Player Records against Opponent
Mareks Mejeris posted his career high in Assists with 6 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 25, 2023.
Jarell Eddie posted his career high in Free throws made with 4 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 25, 2023.
Bryce Jones posted his career high in Time played with 31:15 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 25, 2023.
Bryce Jones posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 5 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 25, 2023.
Adam Mokoka posted his career high in Index Rating with 18 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 25, 2023.
Adam Mokoka posted his career high in Points with 16 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 25, 2023.
Adam Mokoka posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 5 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 25, 2023.
Emanuel Cate posted his career high in Free throws made with 5 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 25, 2023.
Patrick Richard posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 4 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 25, 2023.
Andrija Stipanovic posted his career high in Points with 20 for Trabzonspor against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on October 28, 2015.
Team Record
U-BT Cluj-Napoca recorded its highest team Assists total in EuroCup play this century, 27, against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 25, 2023.
Season Rankings
Karel Guzman is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 2,3 per game.
Bryce Jones is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 96% per game.
Andrija Stipanovic is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 4,7 per game.
Patrick Richard is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 75% per game.
Jarell Eddie is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,8 per game.
Dennis Seeley is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,5 per game.
Andrija Stipanovic is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 66,7% per game.
Mareks Mejeris is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 316% per game.
All-minutes Ranking
Andrija Stipanovic is ranked seventh on the all-time charts among qualified EuroCup players with 184 offensive rebounds for his career.
Andrija Stipanovic is ranked fourth on the all-time charts among qualified EuroCup players with 423 2-pointers made for his career.
Andrija Stipanovic is ranked ninth on the all-time charts among qualified EuroCup players with 423 field goals made for his career.
Andrija Stipanovic is ranked 14th on the all-time charts among qualified EuroCup players with 61,57% field goal % for his career.
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Morgan dunks with force in transition! Magic Moment
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Seeley's three to take the lead for good! Magic Moment
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Big hustle, big dunk! Magic Moment
