It was one of those games that can be seen as a turning point if Bahcesehir College Istanbul goes deep in the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup, a statement win that could change the team's future. Down 61-75 against Aris Thessaloniki Betsoon with over 6 minutes remaining, most teams would have given up. Bahcesehir chose to fight back and ended up getting a good-as-gold 81-79 victory on Malachi Flynn's game-winning layup with just 0.3 seconds remaining.

Bahcesehir rallies to beat Aris in final second

It was one of those games that can be seen as a turning point if Bahcesehir College Istanbul goes deep in the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup, a statement win that could change the team's future. Down 61-75 against Aris Thessaloniki Betsoon with over 6 minutes remaining, most teams would have given up. Bahcesehir chose to fight back and ended up getting a good-as-gold 81-79 victory on [Malachi Flynn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/malachi-flynn/013908/)'s game-winning layup with just 0.3 seconds remaining.

Aris had dominated the game with strong defense and much better ball circulation. At the end of the third quarter, Aris had dished 18 assists and committed just 11 turnovers. On the other hand, Bahcesehir had more turnovers (13) than assists (11) to trail 56-64 after three quarters. An outstanding [Bryce Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/bryce-jones/012621/) soon made it a 14-point game. Up to that point in the game, Aris had made 19 of 25 two-pointers (76% 2FG).

Bahcesehir needed to shift the game's momentum and did it with a series of good defensive actions leading to easy baskets. [Jordan Ford](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jordan-ford/013270/) buried a three-pointer, then a big block by [Caleb Homesley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/caleb-homesley/011251/) off the glass allowed [Tyler Cavanaugh](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/tyler-cavanaugh/009601/) to score at the other end. When Cavanaugh buried a three-pointer, the hosts trailed 69-75, and a comeback seemed to be in place.

Bahcesehir kept getting defensive stops, preventing Jones from attacking the rim and generating for others. Soon after that, Homesley struck from downtown to make it 75-77. Jones made free throws, but so did Flynn and Homesley to tie it at 79-79 in the final minute. After Aris came up empty, Flynn waited until the final seconds to go past [Elijah Mitrou-Long](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/elijah---mitrou-long/013959/) and score at the rim. Aris had a final chance to win the game off a timeout but [Trevion Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/trevion-williams/012604/) tapped the ball to run the clock down.

Flynn finished the game with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 7 fouls drawn for a career-high PIR of 35.

"It was a tough game. Aris came out, made it tough on us all night, but at this point in the season every game is a must-win, so it was a team effort all the way down to the wire," Flynn said. "And I just happened to be the one that put us over the top, but it was an all-around team effort."

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">MALACHI FLYNN 🤯🤯🤯<br><br>Last second. Cold blood. Game won. 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/BKBasketbol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BKBasketbol</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadToGreatness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadToGreatness</a> <a href="https://t.co/2iffEeRG8D">pic.twitter.com/2iffEeRG8D</a></p>&mdash; BKT EuroCup (@EuroCup) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup/status/2016573244749332916?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Aris only scored 4 free throws in the final 6 minutes, missing its last 9 field goal attempts and making 2 turnovers. Coach Barac stressed the fact that finding the right players at the right time made things happen.

"We found the lineup that worked well on the court today. I need to give credit to my players, they made some great plays, made important shots and also defensively, we changed a little bit the way we defend," Coach Barac said after the game. "We had great efforts from our bigs and fight from our guards down low on the mismatches, so everything to the players, congrats to them."

Bahcesehir finishes the EuroCup Regular Season with a home game against Slask Wroclaw in Round 17 and a road trip to Lithuania to face Neptunas Klaipeda in Round 18.

Game News

Down 14 points with 6 minutes left, Coach Marko Barac's team rallied to beat Aris 


Bahcesehir College Istanbul v Aris Thessaloniki Betsson (2026-01-28T16:00:00.000Z)

There are three rounds left in the BKT EuroCup regular season, and in Round 16, Dolomiti Energia Trento playmaker DeVante’ Jones emerged as the competition’s most valuable player.

DeVante’ Jones guides Trento forward: From Michigan, via Wembanyama’s teammate, to BKT EuroCup elite

There are three rounds left in the BKT EuroCup regular season, and in Round 16, Dolomiti Energia Trento playmaker DeVante’ Jones emerged as the competition’s most valuable player.

The Italian club’s floor general is enjoying an outstanding season, currently averaging a PIR of 23.6, the best mark in the BKT EuroCup.

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1924972/devante-jones-guides-trento-forward-from-michigan-via-wembanyamas-teammate-to-bkt-eurocup-elite/).

The American is having a phenomenal season and is one of the favorites for the BKT EuroCup MVP award

Dolomiti Energia Trento is one of the hottest teams in the BKT EuroCup right now, and its momentum shows no signs of slowing. After stunning opponents with back‑to‑back buzzer‑beater victories, the Italian club delivered its biggest statement yet, toppling Group B leader Besiktas GAIN Istanbul 87-74 – and doing it in style.

Trento keeps on rolling, shocks Besiktas with 13-point win

Dolomiti Energia Trento is one of the hottest teams in the BKT EuroCup right now, and its momentum shows no signs of slowing. After stunning opponents with back‑to‑back buzzer‑beater victories, the Italian club delivered its biggest statement yet, toppling Group B leader Besiktas GAIN Istanbul 87-74 – and doing it in style.

Trento didn’t just upset Besiktas. It dominated the Turkish side, rolling to an 87–74 victory that extended its winning streak to three games and marked its seventh win in the last eight. The surge has lifted Trento to 10–6 and firmly into the upper tier of the group standings.

Besiktas, meanwhile, avoided a completely lost night thanks only to Brynton Lemar’s 2 free throws with 13 seconds left, which preserved the visitors’ head‑to‑head tiebreaker after their 97-83 win in Round 7. But that was little consolation on a night when Trento delivered one of the most eye‑catching performances of the season.

“This is a big-time win for us. Beating Bestiktas - a really good team and really known in Europe - to come out with a win like that is really good for us,” said DJ Steward, who led Trento with 19 points. “We are feeling great. We just have to keep it going. I feel like our chemistry is getting really good.”

Steward got plenty of help. Matas Jogela scored 14 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, Andrej Jakimovski posted 15 points with 10 rebounds and DeVante’ Jones chipped in 11 points and 5 assists.

“It’s a big win. I believe winning against Besiktas counts double. We did an excellent job. The team executed the game plan. We were solid and everybody accounted for this victory,” said Trento head coach Massimo Cancellieri. “I am personally happy about the effort we had on defense. For me, it’s a really sweet taste.”

Jones and Jakimovski started the game well and had Trento up 12-10, but both committed a second foul in the opening 6 minutes and were forced to the bench. Besiktas took advantage of that with a 3-14 run to take a 15-24 lead, which was 17-24 after 10 minutes.

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Trento’s defense picked up as did its three-point shooting, with 3 triples in a 15-0 run over nearly 5 minutes to take a 32-26 advantage. The cushion grew to 9 points and the lead was 42-33 at the break.

Trento continued its push in the second half with an 18-5 surge to build a 20-point lead. The cushion was 66-49 after 30 minutes. Besiktas tried to get back into the game and at least secure the tiebreaker, but Jogela knocked down back-to-back triples for a 74-53 lead with 7 minutes to go.

After Conor Morgan scored 8 straight points to trim the gap to 13 points, Jogela added 2 more triples and it was 79-61.

Morgan twice made it a 14-point game and Lemar made a layup and then free throws with 13 seconds to give Besiktas a sigh of relief with at least the tiebreaker.

Besiktas’s standing in the group has been buoyed by a perfect 8-0 mark at home, but the Turkish side fell to 3-5 on the road and 11-5 ove all, snapping a three-game winning streak. Conor Morgan tallied 12 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter while Lemar and Jonah Mathews both had 11 points.

Besiktas admittedly was missing star big man Ante Zizic, who was out with the flu, but the team would have needed more than just him. The Turkish side shot just 41.5% on two-pointers and 25.0% on three-pointers while scoring 74 points with a team index rating of 81. All of those numbers were drastically lower than its season averages: 59.6% on two-pointers (ranked 2nd in the EuroCup), 39.4% on three-pointers (3rd), 94.2 points (3rd) and 108.9 PIR (2nd).

“Congratulations to Trento on their amazing series. This is their seventh win in the last eight games,” Besiktas head coach Dusan Alimpijevic said.

“They played very good, with good energy. They played with a great approach. Everything opposite of us. We played with a bad approach without energy. And we didn’t look like how we wanted to look.”

Dolomiti Energia Trento has won seven of its last eight games

Dolomiti Energia Trento v Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (2026-01-27T19:00:00.000Z)

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica took a big step toward securing a postseason spot in the BKT EuroCup after a 97-81 home win over Chemnitz NINERS on Tuesday left the Montenegrin side on a 10-6 record in the competition’s Group B.

Skylar Mays shines as Buducnost closes in on postseason berth

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica took a big step toward securing a postseason spot in the BKT EuroCup after a 97-81 home win over Chemnitz NINERS on Tuesday left the Montenegrin side on a 10-6 record in the competition’s Group B.

Buducnost will be assured of reaching the business end of the competition if ratiopharm ulm loses on Wednesday night or if it wins either of its two remaining regular-season games.

Things did not go according to script for Buducnost early on as Chemnitz hit 3 of its opening 4 shots from downtown and took a 2-9 lead, which it extended to 12-20 midway through the first quarter. The hosts gradually regained their composure and a spectacular dunk by Mays slashed the deficit to 29-31 at the end of the opening period. It was a sign of things to come.

Mays, who equaled his career highs with 22 points and a PIR of 29, rolled around his marker and ripped through the paint to rock the rim, instigating a much-improved Buducnost performance in what turned out to be a vital second quarter.

Having engineered a 17-0 run, which turned a 34-35 deficit into a 51-35 lead, Buducnost dominated the period 31-14 and led 60-44 at halftime on the back of 17 points and 4 boards from Mays, as well as 24 team rebounds, which was double the amount Chemnitz managed.

Trailing 75-53 midway through the third, the visitors managed a 0-7 run and slashed the deficit to 78-65 ahead of the final 10 minutes, but that was as good as it got for them. Buducnost went on a 10-0 run as its lead soared to 88-67 and the writing was on the wall for Chemnitz, which slipped to 8-8 in the club’s maiden EuroCup season.

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“It was good to see shots fall, but the most important thing is that we won,” a delighted Mays said. “I am just glad how the team played and how together we looked tonight. We love the fans, they give us such a boost and we appreciate when they come to support us. |We hope to give them something to keep cheering about.”

Head coach Andrej Zakelj was glad to see Buducnost bounce back from last week’s 96-74 drubbing at Besiktas GAIN Istanbul, although he criticized his team’s slow and sluggish start to the game.

“The first quarter was bad, to be honest,” he said. “From the second quarter onwards, we played much better basketball as we improved on defense and got more focused. I am satisfied with the outcome as we needed this win.”

The 28-year-old tied his EuroCup career highs in points and PIR on the back of a blistering first half 

Skylar Mays shines as Buducnost beats Chemnitz, closes in on postseason berth

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica v NINERS Chemnitz (2026-01-27T18:00:00.000Z)

Dogus Ozdemiroglu had extra motivation for Turk Telekom Ankara’s Round 16 game against Lietkabelis Panevezys, and it resulted in a career night and a big win for the Turkish side.

Dogus Ozdemiroglu’s bounce-back leads to career night in Turk Telekom win over Lietkabelis

[Dogus Ozdemiroglu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/dogus-ozdemiroglu/006640/) had extra motivation for [Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/turk-telekom-ankara/ttk/)’s Round 16 game against [Lietkabelis Panevezys](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/lietkabelis-panevezys/lkb/), and it resulted in a career night and a big win for the Turkish side.

Ozdemiroglu poured in 22 points and dished out 11 assists in Turk Telekom’s 85-75 victory, extending its winning streak to four games and improving to 11-5 in Group B. His previous career highs were 19 points, set against Lietkabelis in Round 7 of this season, and 8 assists versus Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse in Round 2. The point guard also posted a career-best 27 PIR, topping the 26 he recorded earlier this season against Lietkabelis.

“As a team, we played really good basketball. We defended better in the second half, and I am happy that we got a clear win,” said the 29-year-old playmaker, who won the EuroCup with Darussafaka Istanbul in 2018.

Turk Telekom Ankara-Lietkabelis Panevezys | Round 16 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Ozdemiroglu had Turk Telekom’s weekend loss in the Turkish League on his mind after struggling in an 82-73 defeat at Bahcesehir College Istanbul. In that game, he scored just 2 points on 1-of-8 shooting, adding 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal before fouling out. He also committed 6 turnovers.

“I tried to help my team in this game. I was extra motivated because we have to protect our home court, and every win is needed for the standings,” he said.

Ozdemiroglu was the standout performer in an otherwise balanced effort. [Marko Simonovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/marko-simonovic/012711/) scored 12 points, [Kyle Alexander](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/kyle-alexander/011973/) added 10, and four other players finished with at least 7 points. Still, ball control was an issue, as Turk Telekom committed 17 turnovers – a stat that bothered head coach Erdem Can.

“Yes, we won a very important game, but the way we played is not enough for a high-level basketball team,” Can said. “It is unacceptable to make 17 turnovers. Defensively, we worked and were solid, but because of the turnovers we allowed our opponents to score 75 points. Without them, it would have been even less. We need to work hard and get better.”

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A strong first quarter from Ozdemiroglu helped Turk Telekom build a nine-point lead, and the hosts were up 25-20 after 10 minutes. Back-to-back three-pointers later pushed the advantage into double figures at 39-28.

[Michael Flowers](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/michael-flowers/014159/) hit two triples among his eight points during a 2-10 run that brought Lietkabelis within 41-38. Turk Telekom still led 45-38 at halftime.

The home side came out strong in the second half and stretched the cushion to 12 points at 55-43. Lietkabelis refused to go away, twice trimming the deficit to six, but Turk Telekom held a 66-57 lead after 30 minutes.

Lietkabelis briefly gave its fans hope by cutting the gap to 67-62, but Turk Telekom answered with a 12-2 run to put the game out of reach. The visitors could get no closer than nine points the rest of the way.

Lietkabelis continues to struggle, suffering its fourth straight loss and seventh in the last eight games to fall to 3-13. [Justas Furmanavicius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/justas-furmanavicius/014184/) led five players in double figures with 14 points, while [Lazar Mutic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/lazar-mutic/013864/) and [Jamel Morris](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jamel-morris/011931/) each scored 13. [Fardaws Aimaq](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/fardaws-aimaq/014183/) added 6 points and 15 rebounds, but the Lithuanian side committed 23 turnovers.

“With that number of turnovers, it’s hard to win any game. That killed us today,” said Lietkabelis head coach Nenad Canak.

He set career highs with 22 points and 11 assists

Turk Telekom Ankara v Lietkabelis Panevezys (2026-01-27T16:00:00.000Z)

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson extended the contract of Amine Noua through 2029. The forward is averaging 14.7 points and 6.2 rebounds in the EuroCup.

Amine Noua nails down new deal with Aris 

French forward [Amine Noua](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/amine-noua/006068/) will remain with Aris Thessaloniki Betsson for years to come after signing a contract extension that runs through the 2028–29 season, the club announced on Tuesday. Noua (2.02 meters, 28 years old), who joined Aris in early November, has quickly become one of the team’s most productive contributors.

He is averaging 14.7 points and a team‑high 6.2 rebounds across nine BKT EuroCup games, ranking 10th in the competition in rebounding. His arrival has helped keep Aris firmly in the Group A playoff chase, where the team stands at 7–8 with three games left in the regular season.

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Noua has also been a force in the Greek League, where he leads Aris in scoring (17.8 ppg.) and rebounding (6.6 rpg.) while shooting 48% from three‑point range. Earlier in his career, Noua made 95 appearances in the EuroLeague over four seasons with LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul.

Before joining Aris, he spent the 2024-25 season with Granada in Spain, where he posted 16.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and strong defensive numbers over 33 appearances. Noua also played for MoraBanc Andorra in Spain, Strasbourg in France, Tortona in Italy, and Hapoel Holon in Israel. Noua’s is a statement of intent for Aris as the club aims to strengthen its competitive core for the coming seasons.

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Round 16: Pregame quotes and injury reports

## Wednesday, January 28

### Bahcesehir College Istanbul vs. Aris Thessaloniki Betsson (17:00 CET)

**Igor Milicic, Aris head coach**

"We have a very tough game ahead. Bahcesehir is one of the best teams in the BKT EuroCup and last week had a big win in Israel against Hapoel. We are in a good momentum after our three consecutive wins and we get better game by game. Our task in Istanbul is very difficult, though, and we have to be focused for 40 minutes and control the rebounds and the pace, to put our selves in a chance to win."

**Lefteris Bochoridis, Aris guard**

"With only three games left for the regular season, every game is important. We had an important win against Slask and now we play on the road again, against one of the best teams in the competition. We play every game to win and that's what we will try to do in Turkey. We must have energy in the defense, control the rebounds and make the right choices offensively, to claim the win."

### Neptunas Kleipeda vs. Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem (18:00 CET)

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### Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens vs. London Lions (18:30 CET)

**Tautvydas Sabonis, London head coach**

"\[Panionios is\] a tough team, playing much better than the first half of the season. New players, new coach, different identity, so guys are prepared and the scouting report is there, so we've got to be disciplined and do what we're supposed to do. Every game is important, every game is an opportunity to be better."

**Ciaran Sandy, London forward**

"We've got to finish on a high note. Really it's just getting 1% better every day. We're preparing defensively, offensively, but it's more about us getting better every day to finish the season and putting the steps into place to finish the season strong."

### Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse vs. ratiopharm ulm (19:30 CET)

**Frederic Fauthoux, Bourg head coach**

"To stay in the top two, we absolutely must win at home. We have to stay true to our identity, to our style of play. Ulm is a very dangerous team, especially offensively, and they owe many of their victories to their attack. They are solid and physical in defense, and they are also fast and aggressive in attack. Our priority will therefore be to limit them: it's up to us to find the solutions to counter them."

**Adam Mokoka, Bourg forward**

"We're mentally prepared for the game and we want to bounce back from our defeat against Chemnitz last week. We know Ulm is a very defensive team with a lot of talent and rotations; they're very aggressive on defense, so it's going to be a battle for 40 minutes, and we're ready to go for that win at home."

### Veolia Towers Hamburg vs. Slask Wroclaw (19:30 CET)

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### Umana Reyer Venice vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (20:00 CET)

*Reyer injury report: Ky Bowman is out (right calf muscle injury), Stefan Nikolic is out (right hand injury), Chris Horton is a game-time decision (personal problem).*

**Neven Spahija, Reyer head coach**

"A very complicated game awaits us against Cedevita. They are a team that plays well and has won several games recently, just like us. If we exclude the Hamburg game - which I consider a slip-up where we arrived under very difficult conditions - our path has been positive. Now we must focus entirely on the challenge against Cedevita, where there will certainly be difficulties. We have a tough period ahead, but we will take the court to fight with the players we have available, always maintaining a positive attitude. I want to clarify that the team has no energy issues. Lately, we have been playing at a very high level: a team capable of producing those 20 minutes of quality seen in Varese doesn't forget how to play basketball two days later. We need to look at the big picture: all the previous games give us the true snapshot of this group's value."

**Leonardo Candi, Reyer guard**

"We are facing a challenge against a very strong team. We know Cedevita is a tough opponent to face, and we remember well how the first game went. For this very reason, playing at home, we want to redeem ourselves and will do everything to bring home the victory. We are coming off a game where we didn't perform our best, but we must remain united and compact, continuing to do the good things we have built so far. With the help of our fans, we will try to set the tone of the match immediately, imposing our rhythm and forcing Cedevita to play out of their comfort zone."

**Zvezdan Mitrovic, Cedevita Olimpija head coach**

"As with every away game, a demanding match is ahead of us this time as well. Venezia are a team whose position in the standings does not reflect their true quality. They are a club with a serious budget, top-level players and an excellent head coach. In the first head-to-head game this season we delivered a very good performance, but since then the opponents have raised their level even further, they are playing high-quality basketball and fighting for playoff spots. On the one hand, we are under no pressure, as we are already one foot into the next stage of the competition, which is our goal, but on the other hand we remain highly motivated, as we are fighting for the best possible position in the EuroCup standings."

**Matthew Hurt, Cedevita Olimpija forward**

"Umana Reyer are a very high-quality team that have been playing excellently in recent times. I am really looking forward to the game, and I believe the same goes for the rest of the guys. We are certainly expecting a great atmosphere, as is typical for games in Italy. I am excited about the upcoming challenge and hope we return home with a win."

### BAXI Manresa vs. U-BT Cluj-Napoca (20:45 CET)

**Mihai Silvașan, Cluj head coach**

"Another road game is coming up, against a representative of Spanish basketball, the strongest club competition in Europe. We want to win and return to the EuroCup with a victory. We need this win if we want to keep our chances of finishing in the top four alive. We’re heading into the game with confidence. We had a productive final week, both in terms of training and rest, and we will definitely fight to achieve our goal, which is to win. In this round, we are also playing under the One Team message, an initiative that reminds us how important team spirit is, not only on the court but off it as well. We want to show that through our attitude and the way we fight for every possession."

**Patrick Richard, Cluj guard**

"Obviously, it’s a very big game, an important road matchup, and the race for the playoffs and top positions is in full swing. We know it’s a tough environment to play in, and they’ve been in great form lately. We just need to be ourselves and do everything we can to get the win. The main thing, especially after the last game, is to cut down on turnovers and defend better. And like I said, we need to be ourselves offensively, play fast, and impose our style of play. I know we’ll have quite a few fans traveling with us, so I’m really excited about that. Obviously, in a tough environment, it’s great to have our fans supporting us as well. Also, this week, during the One Team games, we’re reminded that basketball is more than points, it’s about teamwork, respect, and supporting each other."

## Tuesday, January 27

### Turk Telekom Ankara vs. Lietkabelis Panevezys (17:00 CET)

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### Buducnost VOLI Podgorica vs. NINERS Chemnitz (19:00 CET)

**Andrej Zakelj, Buducnost head coach**

"Another very important game is ahead of us, just like all the others. Chemnitz have changed their roster significantly compared to the first part of the season. They play very fast basketball, one of the fastest in the league. If you allow them to play in their rhythm, run-and-gun, with a lot of freedom, any team can have problems against them. That was the case in the last round against Bourg, and Besiktas also lost in the same way. They are clearly a team fighting for the playoffs and one we have to take very seriously. We know how they play and we need to stay focused, slow the game down as much as possible, and try to exploit their weaknesses. Everything is in our hands and with good focus, energy and approach, along with the support of our fans, we can hope for a win."

**Juwan Morgan, Buducnost forward**

"I expect a fast-paced and hard-fought game. From our previous visit, I remember that they played very physical, with a lot of switching on defense, attacking us through pick-and-roll situations, while also being aggressive in defending our pick-and-roll. I believe the key factors will be our defense and securing defensive rebounds."

### Dolomiti Energia Trento vs. Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (20:00 CET)

**Fabio Bongi, Trento assistant coach**

"We are ready to get back on the court after the game in Treviso: in 48 hours we are playing again, and we are trying to recover both mentally and physically to face Beşiktaş, a very high-level team and one of the favorites to win the competition. They have a very deep roster and are well-equipped in every position to compete at the highest level. In the first game, despite being shorthanded, we were able to compete with their talent, and we want to do the same tomorrow, knowing that we will need a solid performance to reach the 40th minute with a chance to fight for the win. In Treviso, we did a good job staying consistent for all forty minutes, and we want to continue on this path, approaching this game with great confidence."

**Matas Jogela, Trento forward**

"Yesterday we won a very important game in the league against Treviso, and I think we were solid for the entire 40 minutes. Now we are facing a very tough game against Besiktas in the EuroCup. They are a very aggressive team that plays with great intensity on both ends of the floor, and we know we will need to play a great game, without any drops in concentration, if we want to have a chance to win. In the first game, despite the loss and the absence of four very important players, we still played a good game. Tomorrow it will be crucial to control the pace, play a smart game by following the game plan, and recover the energy we spent yesterday."

Check out what the protagonists are saying ahead of Round 16 of the 2025-26 EuroCup season

Round 16: Pregame quotes

BAXI Manresa v U-BT Cluj-Napoca (2026-01-28T19:45:00.000Z)

Umana Reyer Venice v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2026-01-28T19:00:00.000Z)

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse v ratiopharm ulm (2026-01-28T18:30:00.000Z)

Veolia Towers Hamburg v Slask Wroclaw (2026-01-28T18:30:00.000Z)

Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens v London Lions (2026-01-28T17:30:00.000Z)

Neptunas Klaipeda v Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem (2026-01-28T17:00:00.000Z)

Dolomiti Energia Trento guard DJ Steward joins Javier Gancedo for this week’s EuroCup conversation fresh off the biggest moment of his European career — a game‑winning shot that lifted Trento to a key victory over Lietkabelis Panevezys in its late‑season surge. 

‘My confidence was skyrocketing’: DJ Steward on his game winner and Trento’s rise

[Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/dolomiti-energia-trento/trn/) guard [DJ Steward](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/dj-steward/013861/) joins Javier Gancedo for this week’s EuroCup conversation fresh off the biggest moment of his European career — a game‑winning shot that [lifted Trento to a key victory over Lietkabelis Panevezys](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/steward-redeems-himself-with-game-winner-as-trento-edges-lietkabelis/) in its late‑season surge. 

Steward reflects on the play, the confidence behind it, and how the team has transformed since the November break. He also discusses the challenges of adapting to EuroCup basketball, the impact of DeVante’ Jones and Andrej Jakimowski, life in Trento, and why he’s eager for what’s coming next as the playoffs approach.

**Hello, DJ. First of all, congratulations on the win and on hitting the game-winning shot. Can you take us back to the play?**

"Thanks. Actually, I just came up to the ball. It was just to get a good mismatch, bring up the weak link. And I ended up getting the mismatch that I wanted. And then that's a move that I work on in practice with one of our coaches here. So I just had the confidence to take that shot. My confidence was skyrocketed that game, making a lot of shots. And my teammates, they have the confidence in me to take those shots at the end of the game. So that was my first game winner here in Europe. That just gives me a great feeling. And I was glad to help the team come out with a win."

**Two seasons ago, Quinn Ellis hit a shot at the buzzer to give Trento a victory over Lietkabelis. Same court, same opponent, almost same result - 92-93 then, 93-94 now. How cool is that?**

"I guess you could say history repeats itself. So that was a great moment. I did see Quinn Ellis's game-winner after the game. So that was cool to see. And then for me to have a repeat against Lietkabelis."

Same court, same camera shot, same opponent, almost the same result but different game-winners to make Trento beat Lietkabelis twice at the buzzer! 

Quinn Ellis vs DJ Steward

**You are 6-1 since the November break. What has allowed you play so well over the last two months? Was it a matter of adjustments?**

"I believe that it was just coming back from the break and having a clear mind and a vision of where we wanted to go as a team. I felt like we just had to adjust to each other, build that confidence and just learn our playing style. And I feel like we have been playing to our skill sets and our strengths each game, playing fast. And we have stuck to what we know and to what the coach wants us to do. So we have been able to go out there and play the right way and be able to come out with big-time wins."

 

**This is your first EuroCup season. What do you like about the competition?**

"It's amazing! There are a lot of great players who are very physical. Every game matters here, and every game is tough because you have to adjust to a different playing style on the offensive and defensive end. And that's something that's been a change and difference for me coming over here from the States, because every game here is different, and different from leagues in the States. There may be games in the States where teams have the same exact defense, the same exact offenses, the same exact play styles. But here, there's a different playing style depending on the team that you are playing against. So film here is very important. And the adjustment has been a good one. It has been a long one, but the coaches have the trust in me to go out there and play my game and adjust to the European style. It's been good."

 

**Devante' Jones had another big game against Lietkabelis. He has been amazing all season as a leader and floor general. What's it been like to play with him this season?**

"It's great. He is a really great leader on and off the court for me, especially because this is my first year, like you said, and being able to have a point guard who has been there, who has been in the EuroCup, who has played on great teams, just having a person like him to help me out and help all my teammates out in my first year to get me adjusted has been wonderful. And his play style is very amazing. He leaves a lasting impact on every single game. And we need him. We trust him to lead us to the promised land every single game. So just having him in the backcourt has definitely simplified the game for me and the rest of my teammates."

Dj Steward is in his furst BKT EuroCup season with Dolomiti Energia Trento. 

2025-26 Round 1-15 highlights: Dj Steward, Trento

**How about Andrej Jakimowski? He has impressed everyone a lot with some really good performances along the way. How much upside does he have?**

"I feel like 'Jaki' has a lot of upside. He is very, very strong on the offensive and on the defensive end, very physical. He plays the right way and is a threat offensively for us. So having him also on the wing, he can shoot it, he can drive, he can do a lot of different things. So just having 'Jaki' as another player on a team that really helps us brings that physicality aspect to the team is amazing. He has a very bright future and I see a lot, a lot in 'Jaki', for sure."

 

**This is also your first season in Europe. How is life off the court in Trento?**

"It's great. Being able to come to Trento, my first year over here is a good experience, very different for me. It's not a very 'city', but adjusting to the nature part, getting close to my teammate and getting used to a different culture has been really good for me. I eat a lot of pasta, eat a lot of pizza, I'm just trying a lot of different food. So just being here for my first year has been a great experience off the court. It can get rough sometimes, mentally, being away from home, but being in a city like this, where I can clear my mind off the court, is great."

 

**Last season, we had DJ Stewart in Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana. He played with Devonte' there. Do you ever get mistaken for one another?**

"Yes! I get mistaken with him a whole lot, going back a few years from the NBA and the G League standpoint, getting confused. There is one letter at the end of our names that's different, which is the T in his name, and my name is a D... So we definitely get mixed up a lot. We have different games, though. He is a lot taller than me, way more athletic than me, and he is super talented. So I know a lot about DJ Stewart with the T. Also there's the connection that Devante' Jones was his teammate last year. I hear a lot about them being teammates as well. So it's pretty cool."

 

**You guys should meet, that would be cool!**

"Yeah, for sure!"

 

**We are almost at the end of the regular season, and then it's the playoffs. How much are you looking forward to the most exciting part of this EuroCup season?**

"I am really looking forward to it. We just want to close out the EuroCup Regular Season in the right mindset, in the right spirit. We have to play the right way offensively and defensively and if we do that, I feel that will carry over: climbing the standings, making the playoffs and making a run. There is a break before the playoffs and we still have to stay locked in, take care of our bodies and come back to get the ball rolling and just get wins."

More Trento news

The Trento guard sits down with Javier Gancedo to discuss his game-winning shot, his first EuroCup season, and the teammates pushing the team forward

‘My confidence was skyrocketing’: DJ Steward on his game-winner and Trento’s rise

With three rounds left in the EuroCup Regular Season, choosing the right mid range players is crucial for fantasy managers. Here are five value picks trending up ahead of Round 16. EuroCup Fantasy Challenge, Round 16 fantasy tips, EuroCup players, fantasy basketball picks, Arnas Velicka, Corey Davis, Khadeem Carrington, Fardaws Aimaq, Danilo Andjusic

EuroCup fantasy tips, Round 16: Five players you can’t ignore

With only three rounds left in the BKT EuroCup Regular Season, the pressure is rising – both on the court and in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge. Every lineup change matters now, and choosing the right mid‑range players could be the difference between climbing the standings or fading late. If you’re looking for reliable production without spending premium credits, here are five in‑form options who can give your Round 16 roster a serious boost.

Arnas Velicka, Fardaws Aimaq, Corey Davis, Danilo Andjusic and Khadeem Carrington are featured in this week's article. 

EuroCup Fantasy Challenge, Round 16

### Arnas Velicka, Neptunas Klaipeda (14.1 credits)

A lot is expected from [Arnas Velicka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/arnas-velicka/006326/) in a run-and-gun game against Jerusalem. He comes off an outstanding performance against Manresa, with a 37.0 fantasy score on 25 points, 11 assists and just 3 turnovers. He didn't play in Neptunas's previous meeting against Jerusalem this season, so there is an element of surprise.

 

### Corey Davis, NINERS Chemnitz (12.5 credits)

I often talk about Chemnitz's bigs (well, and about Karli, its awesome mascot), but [Corey Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/corey-davis-jr-/013890/) has been outstanding lately. In the last two games, Davis has averaged 15.0 points and 8.5 assists for a PIR of 20.0. Chemnitz is 8-7 and still fighting to get to the playoffs, and Davis must keep stepping up.

Khadeen Carrington has averaged 21.0 points on great shooting  over his last two games

### Khadeen Carrington, Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem (11.6 credits)

Another player with great momentum, [Khadeen Carrington](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/khadeen-carrington/008912/) has been leading Jerusalem recently with averages of 21.0 points on great shooting (63.6% 2FG, 54.5% 3FG), 2.0 steals and 5.0 fouls drawn for a PIR of 23.0 in the last two games. Jerusalem plays Neptunas and a high-scoring game is expected, in which Carrington may do really well.

 

### Fardaws Aimaq, Lietkabelis Panevezys (11.4 credits)

[Fardaws Aimaq](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/fardaws-aimaq/014183/) signed for Lietkabelis with a reputation as a great rebounder. He is proving that and much more, doing a little bit of everything. In the last couple of games, Aimaq has averaged 14.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.0 fouls drawn for a PIR of 22.0. He is an interesting center choice for less than 12.0 credits.

 

### Danilo Andjusic, Aris Thessaloniki Betsson (11.0 credits)

It was kind of expected: [Danilo Andjusic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/danilo-andjusic/000956/) is an elite shooter who always played really well in the EuroCup. He proved it against Slask last week with a great all-around performance: 26 points, 6 rebounds and 9 fouls drawn. Expect him to keep playing well against Bahcesehir this week.

Javier Gancedo is back with this week's fantasy recommendations