Cluj (4-4) is aiming to stay in Group B’s all-important top six by downing struggling Aris (2-6), which is desperate to climb away from a share of last place.
Game notes and facts: Cluj-Napoca vs. Aris
2024-25
3 Mins read
Regular Season
Round 9 of 18
Regular Season
group b
U-BT Cluj-NapocaUBT
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Aris Midea ThessalonikiARI
group b
Overview
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Cluj has won four of its last five games thanks to an excellent offense, averaging 88.1 points per game – second best in the EuroCup. Aris, conversely, has the worst scoring output in the competition with just 74.0 points per night. The Greek team could boost its playmaking by giving a debut to new signing Sharife Cooper, and also needs enough defense to restrict the influence of outstanding Cluj playmaker Zavier Simpson, who runs his team with averages of 18.6 points and a top-ranked 6.9 assists.
GAME NOTES
- This marks the second season in a row that these teams will meet. Last season, Cluj swept their games, including a 90-74 triumph in Romania.
- Aris center James Banks and Cluj center Zach Hankins were teammates during the 2021-22 season with the Birmingham Squadron in the G-League.
Game Videos
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Valencia Basket-U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Quarterfinals Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 01:53
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Zavier Simpson: 'It was crazy!'
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Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius-U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Eighthfinals Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:11
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Stephens's alley-oop dunk! Magic Moment
- 00:08
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Stephens attacks the rim! Magic Moment
- 00:22
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Woodbury drives baseline for poster slam! Magic Moment of the Night
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Aris Midea Thessaloniki-U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Round 18 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:10
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Woodbury’s fastbreak slam! Magic Moment
- 00:13
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Woodbury drives baseline for poster slam! Magic Moment
- 00:27
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Figueroa rejects from behind! Magic Moment of the Night
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Aris Midea Thessaloniki-Veolia Towers Hamburg | Round 17 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:19
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Figueroa rejects from behind! Magic Moment
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7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys-U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Round 17 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:25
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What an assist by Mokoka! Magic Moment
- 00:14
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Mokoka swats Stenionis! Magic Moment
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Valencia Basket-Aris Midea Thessaloniki | Round 16 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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U-BT Cluj-Napoca-Turk Telekom Ankara | Round 16 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:14
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Lovely team baseline move by Cluj! Magic Moment
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Umana Reyer Venice-U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Round 15 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:11
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Salin creates a fastbreak from the floor! Magic Moment
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Aris Midea Thessaloniki-Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse | Round 15 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:11
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Zimpson dances and scores! Magic Moment
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Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana-Aris Thessaloniki | Round 14 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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U-BT Cluj-Napoca-Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem | Round 14 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:11
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Stephens posterizes Smith! Magic Moment
- 00:11
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An impossible three from Toliopoulos! Magic Moment
- 00:35
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Mokoka takes off for the massive dunk! Magic Moment of the Night
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U-BT Cluj-Napoca-Veolia Towers Hamburg | Round 13 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:14
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Mokoka takes off for the massive dunk! Magic Moment
- 00:09
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Hankins finds Mejeris for the slam! Magic Moment
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Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem-Aris Midea Thessaloniki | Round 13 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Valencia Basket-U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Round 12 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:11
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Simpson's circus shot! Magic Moment
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Aris Midea Thessaloniki-7-bet Lietkabelis Panevezys | Round 12 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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U-BT Cluj-Napoca-Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse | Round 11 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:28
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Seeley's three to take the lead for good! Magic Moment
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Turk Telekom Ankara-Aris Midea Thessaloniki | Round 11 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:11
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An open lane for Guzman's dunk! Magic Moment
- 00:30
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Big hustle, big dunk! Magic Moment
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Aris Midea Thessaloniki-Umana Reyre Venice | Round 10 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:27
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Guzman with the massive dunk on the break! Magic Moment of the Night
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Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana-U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Round 10 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:09
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Hankins throws it down! Magic Moment
- 00:19
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Simpson-Hankins connection! Magic Moment of the Night
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U-BT Cluj-Napoca-Aris Midea Thessaloniki | Round 9 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:12
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Karel Guzman throws it down! Magic Moment
- 00:12
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Banks bangs one home! Magic Moment
- 00:10
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Simpson finds Stephens! Magic Moment
- 00:10
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Banks' double block! Magic Moment
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GAME FACTS
U-BT Cluj-Napoca
Streaks
Cluj sharpshooter Sasu Salin has made at least 1 three-pointer in 11 of his last 12 games dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Zavier Simpson has scored more than 10 points and had PIRs of at least 10 in each of the eight games this season.
Simpson dished at least 5 assists in eight straight games.
Zach Hankins has pulled down more than 5 rebounds in four of his last five games.
Player Records against Opponent
Mareks Mejeris posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 5 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 1, 2023.
Season Rankings
Zavier Simpson is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 22,7 per game.
Zavier Simpson is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 18,6 per game.
Zach Hankins is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 6 per game.
Zavier Simpson is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 6,9 per game.
Adam Mokoka is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1 per game.
Zavier Simpson is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 4,6 per game.
Zavier Simpson is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5,5 per game.
Zach Hankins is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5,3 per game.
Mareks Mejeris is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 80% per game.
Zavier Simpson is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,5 per game.
De'Shawn Stephens is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 69,8% per game.
Zach Hankins is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 67,7% per game.
Zach Hankins is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 66,4% per game.
All-time Rankings
Patrick Richard is ranked eighth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 65,08% 2-point % for his career.
Sasu Salin is ranked seventh on the all-time EuroCup charts with 196 3-pointers made for his career.
Aris Midea Thessaloniki
Streaks
Aris guard Vasilis Toliopoulos has made at least 1 three-point shot in 20 straight games.
Toliopoulos has scored 10 or more points in 12 of his last 13 games.
D'Moi Hodge has made at least 1 three-point in four straight games.
Hodge had at least 1 steal in four of his last five games.
Season Rankings
Vassilis Toliopoulos is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 18,3 per game.
Joshua Roberts is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,6 per game.
D Moi Hodge is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 1,8 per game.
James Banks is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 75% per game.
Vassilis Toliopoulos is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3,8 per game.
D Moi Hodge is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,4 per game.
Vassilis Toliopoulos is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,4 per game.
James Banks is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 75% per game.
Joshua Roberts is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 70,4% per game.
James Banks is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 71,7% per game.