### France: Paris wins Leaders Cup

Paris Basketball won the first trophy in club history by defeating Nanterre 90-85 in the Leaders Cup final in Saint-Chamond. T.J. Shorts was named tournament MVP after scoring 26 points in the final. Nadar Hifi added 20 points and Mikael Jantunen tallied 12 points and 8 rebounds. Justin Bibbins led Nanterre with 20 points, Desi Rodriguez scored 15 and Benjamin Sene 12.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">ON RAMÈNE LA COUPE À LA MAISON <br><br>PARIS POUR PARIS 🖤❤️💙 <a href="https://t.co/cRy1cq2CJD">pic.twitter.com/cRy1cq2CJD</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1759303454667780374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Cluj repeats as Romanian Cup winner

U-BT Cluj-Napoca successfully defended its Romanian Cup with an 84-70 victory over CS Rapid Bucuresti in the final on Sunday. It marked the seventh time the club has won the cup. Jarell Eddie shined with 23 points on 5-of-8 three-point shooting plus 6 rebounds for the winners. Emanuel Cate added 13 points and 8 rebounds and Andrija Stipanovic had 13 and 6. Toarlyn Fitzpatrick led Rapid with 14 points and Tudor Somacescu scored 13.

Fitzpatrick’s triple at the end of the first quarter gave Rapid a 22-23 lead before Cluj opened the second on a 15-3 tear to take control for good. Eddie scored the last 6 points in that run. The margin was 48-37 at halftime. Rapid closed to within 62-54 after three quarters and 70-64 early in the fourth quarter, but Cluj regrouped to close out the victory.

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We. Are. The. Champions. Of. Romania! 🙌🏆🇷🇴👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/basketball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#basketball</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cluj?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cluj</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HaideU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HaideU</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UBTCluj?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UBTCluj</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HaiU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HaiU</a><a href="https://twitter.com/zMareks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@zmareks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/vitaminDseeley?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vitaminDseeley</a> <a href="https://t.co/gj53qSSsLG">pic.twitter.com/gj53qSSsLG</a></p>&mdash; U-BT Cluj-Napoca (@UBTCluj) <a href="https://twitter.com/UBTCluj/status/1759319120460517553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Paris Basketball and U-BT Cluj-Napoca took home their respective cups on Sunday.  

Domestic cups: Paris and Cluj celebrate

### Paris advances to Leaders Cup final 

Paris Basketball reached the French Leaders Cup final by downing AS Monaco 93-98 in Saint-Etienne. T.J. Shorts led the winners with 25 points. Nadir Hifi added 14, Justin Simon 13 and Mehdy Ngouama 10 for Paris. Mike James led Monaco with 18 points. Elie Okobo added 15, Alpha Diallo 13, Yakuba Ouattara 11 and Donta Hall 10. Monaco led 24-21 after 10 minutes and extended its margin to 43-33 on Hall's dunk. Simon and Ngouama rescued Paris, then Sebastian Herrera struck from downtown to fic the halftime score at 54-53. Diallo and Mam Jaiteh allowed Monaco to regain a 77-68 lead late in the third quarter. Shorts and Simon gave Paris hope, 83-81, with over 7 minutes left. Hall dunked again, then Shorts and Ngouama fueled a 2-13 run that Hifi capped wih a three-pointer that gave Paris a 87-94 margin. Shorts and Herrera took care of business in crunch time. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">ON RENTRE PAS CE SOIR ‼️😤<br><br>On l’a fait. On a battu la Roca Team pour la première fois. Quand on vous dit que Paris a du caractère 👊<br><br>Job not done, one more☝️<br><br>On retrouve Nanterre demain pour un derby explosif 💥 <a href="https://t.co/ldBt92QINq">pic.twitter.com/ldBt92QINq</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1758979798720790986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

### Cluj gives Constanta no chance

U-BT Cluj-Napoca earned the right to fight for its sixth Romanian Cup title in nine years by beating CSM Constanta 92-67 in the semifinals. Cluj-Napoca is set to face CS Rapid Bucharest in tomorrow's final. Adam Mokoka led the winners with 15 points. D.J. Seeley and Bruce Jones each added 14, Andrija Stipanovic 13 and Patrick Richard 12 for Cluj. An early 11-0 run that Mokoka capped with an alley-oop dunk allowed Cluj to get a 14-4 lead. Cluj kept a 27-21 lead after 10 minutes, then Jones and Seeley allowed their team to extend its margin to 52-36 at halftime. Cluj kept full control of the game throughout the second half, keeping a 65-49 margin after 30 minutes and extended it to 77-55 to seal the victory. 

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### Williams takes Ulm to German Cup final 

ratiopharm Ulm reached the German Cup final by downing ALBA Berlin 79-87 in Munich on Saturday. Ulm has a chance to win its first-ever German Cup title after losing back-to-back finald against ALBA in 2013 and 2014. Trevion Williams led the winners with 25 points and 12 rebounds. Tommy Klepeisz added 12 points, Karim Jallow had 11 while L.J. Figueroa and Georginho de Paula each got 10 for Ulm. Gabriele Procida and Matteo Spagnolo led ALBA with 14 points apiece. Williams and Nunez gave Ulm a 13-19 lead but Malte Delow and Justin Bean fueled a 6-0 run that tied the game, 19-19, early in the second quarter. Phillip Kerkenhoff's tip-in gave Ulm a 40-42 edge at halftime. ALBA got a 68-60 lead with 8 minutes left but Tommy Klepeisz and Georginho De Paula combined for all points in a 4-17 run that restored a 72-77 Ulm lead. Williams scored his team's last 10 points to put the victory on ice. Ulm faces FC Bayern Munich in tomorrow's final. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">FINALE OOH OOH!! 🗣🧡<br><br>Morgen um 14 Uhr treffen wir im Finale auf den Gastgeber und Titelverteidiger FC Bayern Basketball 😤🏀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/uuulmer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#uuulmer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/weareone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#weareone</a> <a href="https://t.co/GbQXcoMzsR">pic.twitter.com/GbQXcoMzsR</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/1758926019732312369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

### Gagic leads Lietkabelis to Lithuanian final

7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys made it to King Mindaugas Cup final for the third time in four years by edging Rytas Vilnius 86-94 in one of the semifinals on Saturday. It will look for its first title after losses in te 2017, 2021 and 2022 finals, all of them against Zalgiris Kaunas. Djordje Gagic led the winners with 31 points and 10 rebounds. Deividas Sirvydis added 18, Gediminas Orelik had 13 and Dovis Bickauskis 11 for Lietkabelis, which trailed 71-70 midway through the fourth quarter. Bickauskis, Sirvydis and Orelik each struck from downtown in crunch time, as Lietkabelis got a 76-86 margin in the next-to-last minute and never looked back. Lietkabelis faces Zalgiris in tomorrow's final. 

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### Panathinaikos stops Aris

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens reached the Greek Cup final by topping Aris Egalia Thessaloniki 76-65 behind 20 points from Kendrick Nunn. Jerian Grant and Dinos Mitoglou each added 10 for the Greens. Vassilis Toliopolulos led Aris with 21 points while Ronnell Harrell added 11. Toliopoulos had 7 quick points to give Aris a 5-9 lead. Kostas Sloukas and an unstoppable Nunn made Panathinaikos get a 19-16 edge after 10 minutes. Mathias Lessort took over early in the second quarter and Mitoglou soon made it a double-digit game, 32-22. Panathinaikos boosted its margin to 44-28 but Kris Bankston and Jonathan Stark gave Aris within 44-33 at halftime. Panathinaikos kept a safe margin throughout the second half and Kostas Antetokoumpo's back-to-back dunks sealed the outcome, 68-53, midway through the fourth quarter. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Final Score ☘️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paobcaktor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paobcaktor</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/ARISBCgr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ARISBCgr</a> 76-65<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OPAP_Final8?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OPAP_Final8</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CupMenHellas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CupMenHellas</a> <a href="https://t.co/vw0IWqs1TR">pic.twitter.com/vw0IWqs1TR</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/paobcgr/status/1758914948606906536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

### Milan eliminates Reyer in semis 

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan made it to the Italian Cup final by thrashing Umana Reyer Venice 100-77 in Turin, Italy. Shavon Shields led the way with 28 points. Shabazz Napier added 17 while Diego Flaccadori had 13 for Milan. Mfiondu Kabengele led Reyer with 18 points. Rayjon Tucker had 15, Marco Spissu added 14 and Aamir Simms 10. Amedeo Tessitori gave Reyer a 2-6 lead. Milan started rolling right after that, using a 13-2 run that Shields capped with a three-pointer to take the lead for good, 15-8. Milan boosted its margin to 31-20 after 10 minutes and then again to 60-37 at halftime, enough to keep full control of the game throughout the second half. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">La nostra Coppa Italia si conclude in semifinale. <a href="https://t.co/TPgvA9fZUF">pic.twitter.com/TPgvA9fZUF</a></p>&mdash; Reyer Venezia (@REYER1872) <a href="https://twitter.com/REYER1872/status/1758925936479596806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

### Bourg loses in French semis

Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse could not make it to the French Leaders Cup final due to a 95-100 loss against Nanterre 92. Ibrahima Fall-Faye led Nanterre with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Isiaha Mike led Bourg with 23 points, Zaccharie Risacher added 16 and Bodian Massa 14. Bourg led 77-65 late in the third quarter but a 0-16 run allowed Nanterre to get the lead for good, 77-81. Bourg got within 95-98 in the final minute but Massa and Jeremy Morgan each missed from downtown and Joel Ayayi sealed the outcome with a dunk. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">🌟 Demi-finale Leaders Cup<br>𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘🌟🌟🌟🌟<br><br>JL Bourg 95 ⚡️100 Nanterre 92<br><br>Élimination de la JL Bourg en demi-finale de la Leaders Cup ❌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeRedy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeRedy</a> <a href="https://t.co/7LjKSr9fIX">pic.twitter.com/7LjKSr9fIX</a></p>&mdash; JL Bourg Basket (@JLBourgBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JLBourgBasket/status/1758940817610178646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Paris Basketball, 7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys, U-BT Cluj-Napoca and ratiopharm Ulm are set to battle for domestic cup titles tomorrow!  

Domestic cups: Paris, Cluj, Lietkabelis, Ulm to the final! 

### Cedevita Olimpija is cup champion!

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana had to suffer until the end but it managed to lift its 23rd Slovenian Cup trophy on Friday by beating Krka, 86-87. Big man Alen Omic was named MVP of the final. Nikola Radicevic and Jaka Blazic led the champs with 17 points, Omic added 16 points plus 8 rebounds, and Zoran Dragic contributed 12. This was Cedevita's third cup title in a row. The champions were almost depleted as they could not count on Justin Cobbs, DJ Stewart, Jaka Klobucar, Vukasin Todorovic and Luka Scuuka, all of them injured. Krka started dominating the first quarter, and even if things got closer in the second period, Krka still dominated at the break, 51-45. Cedevita found its winning edge during the third period, in which it won 16-25. It all came down to the final stretch. With two minutes to go, Gregor Glas nailed a three that made it 81-86 for Cedevita, but Krka used free throws to get close, 84-86. Blazic made only one of two free throws for 84-87 and 13 seconds to go. Krka looked for the three-point shot, but Marko Radovanovic missed it and Miha Skedelj's put-back could only leave Krka one point below as Cedevita players celebrated the 23rd cup title for the club.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sl" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PokalSpar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PokalSpar</a> je še 23-ič v rokah Zmajev! 🐲🐲<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZmajevaDruzina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZmajevaDruzina</a> <a href="https://t.co/PSM8Wx2HiQ">pic.twitter.com/PSM8Wx2HiQ</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (@KKCedOL) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL/status/1758603213131931794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Paris advances to the French Cup semis

Paris Basketball continues with its hallmark season. On Friday night, it defeated Saint-Quentin, 71-67, in the French Cup quarterfinals and will not meet As Monaco in the Saturday semifinals. TJ Shorts and Tyson Ward led Paris with 15 points apiece, Mikael Jantunen added 14 and Sebastian Herrera posted 11. Saint-Quentin started on a roll as it was already leading 17-23 after 10 minutes. Paris came back for real in the second and third quarters and managed to turn things around, but never could break the game open. In the last period, both teams tied at 17-17 and Paris made good use of the 4-point lead it had gotten at the end of the third period despite losing the overall rebounds battle, 37-38.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">On s’est fait peur 🥵<br><br>Mais winning feelinggggg 🖤❤️💙 <a href="https://t.co/Bs0Qxc2ePW">pic.twitter.com/Bs0Qxc2ePW</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1758614658674503721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse is the first team to reach the semifinals of the French Cup after swatting aside SLUC Nancy Basket, 109-79. Frederic Fauthoux saw six of his players hit double digits in points, led by Maksim Salash with 23. Jeremy Morgan added 15, Bodian Massa, Isiaha Mike and Bryce Brown had 14 apiece, and Zaccharie Risacher chipped in with 10. Bourg came flying out of the blocks with a 33-point first quarter, as it led 33-20 after the first 10 minutes. The BKT EuroCup side kept its foot on the gas and erupted for 29 points in the second, compared to 23 for Nancy, making it 62-49 at the break. Bourg continued to outscore Nancy in the third and fourth quarters, winning those periods 24-19 and 23-17, respectively, en route to its 109-79 triumph.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 🌟🌟🌟🌟<a href="https://twitter.com/SLUCbasketNancy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SLUCbasketNancy</a> 79 ⚡️109 JL Bourg<br><br>OUIIIIIII ! La JL Bourg s&#39;impose face à Nancy et se qualifie pour les demi-finales de la Leaders Cup 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeRedy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeRedy</a> <a href="https://t.co/LwuFjvPkei">pic.twitter.com/LwuFjvPkei</a></p>&mdash; JL Bourg Basket (@JLBourgBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JLBourgBasket/status/1758487833788985469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Besiktas falls in semis to Fenerbahce

It will be the quintessential Turkish basketball derby in the Turkish Cup as Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and Anadolu Efes Istanbul will be playing for the title on Sunday. In the second semifinal, Fenerbahce routed Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul by 99-68 on Friday night. Johnathan Motley led the winners with 23 points, Sertac Sanli and Tarik Biberovic posted 13 apiede and Marko Guduric had 11. For Besiktas, Marko Simonovic led the way with 19 points and Jonah Mathews had 10. The game was broken open already from the first quarter, which Fenerbahce took by storm for a 32-8 after 10 minutes. Besiktas had a hard time to come back after that, even more so when Fenerbahce also won the second quarter and made it 61-28 at the break. The second half was a mere formality as Fenerbahce got ready to face Efes in the Sunday final.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">ING Türkiye Kupası Yarı Finali<br><br>Fenerbahçe Beko 99-68 Beşiktaş Emlakjet | Maç Sonucu<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Potan%C4%B1nKartallar%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PotanınKartalları</a> <a href="https://t.co/SuZXxoFb8n">pic.twitter.com/SuZXxoFb8n</a></p>&mdash; Beşiktaş Emlakjet (@BJK_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJK_Basketbol/status/1758580554558042319?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cedevita Olimpija survived Krka, 86-87, to win the title in dramatic fashion. Alen Omic was chosen MVP.

Domestic cups: Cedevita wins its 23rd cup title!

Born in Nigeria and raised in Canada, Agada has made contributing to both a staple of his offseasons.

Prometey's Agada values basketball summers in Canada and Nigeria

Canada and Nigeria are a major part of [Caleb Agada](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/caleb-agada/011944/)’s background and still play a major role in his summers. The Prometey Slobozhanske forward enjoys playing hoops back in Canada, does charity work for both countries and thanks his African roots for one of his greatest basketball experiences.

Agada has made a name for himself in Europe with Prometey. After averaging 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists last season in taking the club to the EuroCup semifinals, the guard has helped the club return to the postseason with 10.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game this season.

“EuroCup is the highest level basketball I’ve ever played. It’s very competitive and very fun. When I started playing basketball I didn’t know how far the journey would lead me, but I’m grateful it brought me here,” the 29-year-old said. 

Caleb Agada highlights from the 2023-24 regular season

Agada was born in Lafia, Nigeria, and moved to Canada when he was 6 years old. He was raised in Burlington, just outside of the basketball hotbed Toronto. 

He attended the University of Ottawa and helped the Gee-Gees reach the championship game of the Canadian U Sports tournament in both 2014 and 2015. Both times Agada and his team lost to arc-rivals Carleton - the other major university in the city of Ottawa - who were led by the brothers Philip and Thomas Scrubb. 

Agada remained close to the basketball scene in Canada and regularly returned there in summer, often playing in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). 

“The CEBL is still a relatively new league, however, it’s a great league and is growing every year. I enjoy playing in it as it gives me an opportunity to play at home. And it gives opportunities to aspiring and current professionals to either begin their journey at home or play at home. It is very compatible and the level is increasing every year,” said Agada, who made brief appearances in the league in 2019 and 2020. 

In the summer of 2021, Agada did not play in the CEBL because he represented Nigeria at the Tokyo Olympics, where the Africans ended up losing all three games.

“It was a great experience, it was very difficult making that team, but I always believed in myself and was able to do so,” said Agada, who scored 17 points in a 90-87 preparation victory for Nigeria over the United States before the Olympics. 

“Not too many people get that kind of opportunity so, despite the results, I’m grateful to have been able to experience it.”

Agada was back in the CEBL in 2022 and helped his local team, the Hamilton Honey Badgers, to the title.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All-CEBL First Team ✅ <br>All-CEBL Canadian Team ✅<br>CEBL Canadian Player of the Year ✅<br>CEBL Defensive Player of the Year ✅<br>2022 CEBL Champion ✅<br><br>What a year for Caleb Agada! 🏆🏀🙌🏾<br><br>@AgadaBall <a href=https://t.co/9NOKcq1ZXS>pic.twitter.com/9NOKcq1ZXS</a></p>&mdash; Brampton Honey Badgers (@HoneyBadgersCAN) <a href=https://twitter.com/HoneyBadgersCAN/status/1567544899238596610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>September 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset="utf-8"></script>

"It was a great experience, something I wanted to be a part of as a professional. We had a great group of players and coaches, we were connected the whole year and winning that championship wasn’t too difficult, but was very fun and rewarding,” Agada said. 

Agada has begun to use his popularity in basketball to start giving back to the community - both in Canada and Nigeria. He holds an annual AgadaBall camp in Burlington and also has the Agada Ball Charity and AgadaBall Classic to help kids in Nigeria.

“I just wanted to give back to the communities that raised me. I help the youth basketball community in Otukpo, Nigeria, and in the Burlington and Hamilton region in Canada. I have more projects coming in 2024,” Agada promised.

Agada continues to show how much Canada and Nigeria mean to him.

### Cedevita into the final

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana has reached the final of the Slovenian Cup following an 81-95 triumph over Kansai Helios Domzale. Having won the last two editions of the Slovenian Cup, Cedevita has the chance to defend its title in Friday’s final. Gregor Glas paced Cedevita with 28 points, with Alen Omic notching a 22-point, 11-rebound double-double. Luka Scuka netted 14 points and Nikola Radicevic and Jaka Blazic had 10 points each. Blazic had 9 assists, too.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sl" dir="ltr">ZMAGA! Zmaji so v finalu Pokala Spar!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZmajevaDruzina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZmajevaDruzina</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PokalSpar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PokalSpar</a> <a href="https://t.co/N7KUdFtAE0">pic.twitter.com/N7KUdFtAE0</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (@KKCedOL) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL/status/1758237500848419231?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Cluj books place in semifinals

Despite trailing 48-43 at halftime, U-BT Cluj-Napoca went to another level after the break to beat CSO Voluntari 92-96 and reach the Romanian Cup semifinals. Team captain Patrick Richard led Cluj with 17 points, while D.J. Seeley and Bryce Jones had 16 apiece. Adam Mokoka netted 12, and both Andrija Stipanovic and Emanuel Cate recorded 10 each.

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### Aris completes comeback to reach semifinals

Things did not look good for Aris Midea Thessaloniki in the first half of its quarterfinal clash with PAOK BC, as it trailed 25-11 and 43-29 after the first and second quarters, respectively. The score did not look too promising entering the fourth, with Aris down 57-46, but a late surge saw the BKT EuroCup side cut the gap before Vassilis Toliopoulos gave his team its first lead of the game with the final bucket of the game, 74-76. Toliopoulos led the way with a game-high 24 points, while Ronnie Harrell was the only other Aris player to hit double figures, scoring 11.

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### Buducnost falls short in Montenegrin Cup final

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica has failed to retain the Montenegrin Cup for the first time since the 2012-13 season after losing 80-81 in overtime to SC Derby in Thursday's final. After winning the first quarter 15-12, Buducnost was outscored 19-24 by Derby in the second, making it 34-36 at halftime. Buducnost made up that 2-point deficit in the third, winning that quarter 17-15 to set a 51-51 score. Both teams netted 19 points in the fourth, forcing overtime. In the extra period, Derby scored 11 points to Buducnost's 10. In defeat, McKinley Wright paced Buducnost with a joint game-high 19 points. Kenan Kamenjas had 16 and Nikola Tanaskovic netted 10. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Poraz plavih u finalu kupa Crne Gore 🔵⚪️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hukmora%C4%8De?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hukmorače</a> <a href="https://t.co/4Nas6jp1E8">pic.twitter.com/4Nas6jp1E8</a></p>&mdash; KK Budućnost VOLI (@KKBuducnostVOLI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKBuducnostVOLI/status/1758243939847405833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Gran Canaria loses in OT thriller

Dreamland Gran Canaria has been eliminated from the Spanish Cup following its 81-89 overtime loss to Valencia Basket. A Nico Brussino three-pointer at the buzzer forced the overtime period in the first place, but Gran Canaria could only score 4 points to Valencia's 12 in the extra session. Sylven Landesberg had a game-high 25 points for Gran Canaria, with only Ethan Happ joining him in double figures with 11.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🏀 Final:<br><br>🐥 Dreamland Gran Canaria 81<br>🟠 Valencia Basket 89<br><br>🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VamosGranca?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosGranca</a> <a href="https://t.co/DkQnxc7mNb">pic.twitter.com/DkQnxc7mNb</a></p>&mdash; Dreamland Gran Canaria (@GranCanariaCB) <a href="https://twitter.com/GranCanariaCB/status/1758256957079642372?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Slovenian club has the chance to defend its title in Friday’s showpiece event, while the Romanian side and Greek outfit both responded well to secure their spots in the last four

Domestic cups: Cedevita makes final; Cluj, Aris into semis

### Besiktas couldn't be stopped on offense

Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul is into the semifinals of the Turkish Cup after beating Bahcesehir 96-81 on Wednesday evening. One of the star performers for Besiktas was Marko Simonovic, who is on loan from Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, as he posted 15 points and 7 rebounds. The other star on the night was fellow big man Angel Delgado, with the Dominican Republic international pairing 12 points with 8 rebound, as well as having 3 steals. Derek Needham had a joint team-high 15 points, followed by Jonah Mathews and Berk Ugurlu with 14 apiece. Matthew Mitchell and Yigit Arslan had 11 points each, too. Following Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul's 68-81 win over Aliaga Petkimspor, that has set up a semifinal matchup between Besiktas and Fenerbahce.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">🏆 ING Türkiye Kupası’nda Yarı Finaldeyiz <br><br>Beşiktaş Emlakjet 96-81 Bahçeşehir Koleji | Maç Sonucu<br><br>🦅<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Be%C5%9Fikta%C5%9FEmlakjet?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BeşiktaşEmlakjet</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Potan%C4%B1nKartallar%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PotanınKartalları</a> <a href="https://t.co/dg59h8xATR">pic.twitter.com/dg59h8xATR</a></p>&mdash; Beşiktaş Emlakjet (@BJK_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJK_Basketbol/status/1757814742633066718?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Tucker leads Reyer past Pistoia

Umana Reyer Venice put its foot on the gas in the second half as it beat Estra Pistoia 86-71 in the quarterfinals of the Italian Cup. There was nothing to split the two teams after the first quarter, with the score tied 19-19, before Pistoia took a 36-37 advantage into the break. However, Reyer went on to score 25 points in both the third and fourth quarters as it took control of the game, leading 61-53 after 30 minutes and then 86-71 when the final buzzer sounded. Rayjon Tucker paced Reyer with a game-high 23 points, with Mfiondu Kabengele having a 13-point, 13-rebound double-double and Kyle Wiltjer adding 11 points. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">Gli orogranata battagliano per 40&#39; e conquistano la semifinale di <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LBAF82024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LBAF82024</a> 🔥<br>Sabato in campo alle 18.00 con Milano!<br>Leoni ❤️‍🔥 <a href="https://t.co/4oLaq9vGH6">pic.twitter.com/4oLaq9vGH6</a></p>&mdash; Reyer Venezia (@REYER1872) <a href="https://twitter.com/REYER1872/status/1757881615806497239?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


### Buducnost into the Montenegrin Cup final!

Following a 94-75 triumph over KK Podgorica, Buducnost VOLI Podgorica has confirmed its spot in the Montenegrin Cup final. Nikola Tanaskovic had a team-high 15 points for Buducnost, with Fletcher Magee scoring 14 and Andrija Slavkovic netting 12. Vladimir Mihailovic, Petar Popovic and Andrija Grbovic posted 10 points apiece in the win. Buducnost outscored Podgorica in each of the first three quarters and took an 80-55 lead into the final frame, before easing its way to victory, with Podgorica winning the fourth quarter 14-20 to set a 94-75 score. Buducnost will take on SC Derby in the final.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Naši momci su slavili u meču polufinala Kupa Crne Gore protiv gradskog rivala ekipe Podgorice rezultatom 94:75. Sjutra naše momke očekuje borba za trofej protiv ekipe SC Derbija.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HukMora%C4%8De?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HukMorače</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKB</a> <a href="https://t.co/QexnjkVkNg">pic.twitter.com/QexnjkVkNg</a></p>&mdash; KK Budućnost VOLI (@KKBuducnostVOLI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKBuducnostVOLI/status/1757879803103904179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Trento comes undone against Milan

Dolomiti Energia Trento fell to defeat against an inspired EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, losing 80-57. Paolo Galbiati's troops had scored just 35 points through the first three quarters, with the score 65-35 after 30 minutes, before a late flurry saw Trento make it a slightly more respectable scoreline.

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It was a good night for the Montenegrin outfit, while two EuroCup clubs secured their spots in the last four of their respective competitions

Domestic cups: Besiktas, Reyer reach semis; Buducnost into final

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica’s quest to win the Montenegrin Cup for the 11th straight season began on the right foot with a 57-80 victory over Sutjeska Eletroprivreda Niksic on Tuesday in Zupa, Montenegro. 

Buducnost marches into Montenegrin Cup semis

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica’s quest to win the Montenegrin Cup for the 11th straight season began on the right foot with a 57-80 victory over Sutjeska Eletroprivreda Niksic on Tuesday in Zupa, Montenegro. Kenan Kamenjas led the way with 16 points and 12 rebounds, Andrija Slavkovic also scored 16 and Nikola Tanaskovic added 10 points for the winners.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Pobjeda naših momaka u četvrtfinalu 🏆 Kupa Crne Gore 🇲🇪 nad ekipom Sutjeske. U polufinalu naši momci čekaju pobjednika duela Podgorica - Mornar Barsko zlato. <a href="https://t.co/CgirshobCl">pic.twitter.com/CgirshobCl</a></p>&mdash; KK Budućnost VOLI (@KKBuducnostVOLI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKBuducnostVOLI/status/1757442062805303582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>  

Buducnost never trailed in the game and led 11-18 after 10 minutes. A 2-10 run charge to close the second quarter made it 23-36 at the half and Buducnost protected that lead the rest of the way. Jovan Vojinovac paced Sutjeska with 12 points.

Buducnost will face either Podgorica or Mornar Barsko zlato in the semifinals. The Montenegrin Cup has been played annually since 2007 and Buducnost has won it every season but 2013, when it fell to Sutjeska in the final.

It has lifted the cup a record 16 times. 

Andres Feliz has renewed his contract at Joventut Badalona until the end of the 2025-26 season.

Andres Feliz renews at Joventut Badalona until 2026

Joventut Badalona has announced that [Andres Feliz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/andres-feliz/011247/) has renewed his contract until the end of the 2025-26 season. Feliz (1.85 meters, 26 years old) is having a breakout campaign in the BKT EuroCup, having posted career highs of 13.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.1 steals and an 18.5 PIR in 13 games. This is his third season in the competition, all of which have come with Joventut.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">🐅 El Tigre continuarà a Badalona fins al 2026<br><br>🤝 Andrés Feliz amplia el seu contracte amb la Penya una temporada més<br><br>🔗 La notícia: <a href="https://t.co/1QAW4WHt6Q">https://t.co/1QAW4WHt6Q</a><br><br>😀 Seguim fent camí junts, <a href="https://twitter.com/verdadero_andre?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@verdadero_andre</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Badalona%C3%89sFutur?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BadalonaÉsFutur</a> <a href="https://t.co/EiEPFZrBnc">pic.twitter.com/EiEPFZrBnc</a></p>&mdash; Club Joventut Badalona (@Penya1930) <a href="https://twitter.com/Penya1930/status/1757419366759460988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Feliz has played 50 games in the EuroCup to this point, with 16 of those coming in his debut year in the competition in 2021-22. He averaged 5.2 points, 1.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 4.9 PIR per night during that season. The following year, those averages jumped to 9.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and a 12.0 PIR per game in 2022-23, before improving all of those numbers again in this current campaign.

Feliz and Joventut reached the EuroCup Eighthfinals in the Dominican Republic international's first year in the competitions, then the semifinals last season. Joventut has once again qualified for the playoffs, where it will face ratiopharm Ulm on March 5 in the eighthfinals — and Feliz will certainly have a big role to play.

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Andres Feliz in action for Joventut Badalona in the BKT EuroCup this season.

The star guard has penned a one-year extension at the club.

Andres Feliz renews at Joventut until 2026

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana booked its place in the Slovenian Cup final four tournament by beating the visiting Triglav Kranj 93-80 on Monday night. The game was the second leg of their home-and-away quarterfinal series, and a formality, after Cedevita beat Triglav 52-103 in the first leg.

Cedevita through in Slovenian Cup

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana booked its place in the Slovenian Cup final four tournament by beating the visiting Triglav Kranj 93-80 on Monday night. The game was the second leg of their home-and-away quarterfinal series, and it proved to be a formality after Cedevita beat Triglav 52-103 in the first leg.

In this game, Cedevita took control with a 16-2 third-quarter run sparked by Zoran Dragic and Rok Radovic, having opened a 63-51 lead it never relinquished.

The shorthanded squad, with Shawn Jones and DJ Stewart resting while Justin Cobbs and Jaka Blazic played very limited minutes, was paced by Gregor Glas, who netted 23 points, and Dragic, who collected 18 points and 9 rebounds. Alexander Shashkov finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds.

In the semifinals on Friday, Cedevita will face Helios Domzale, with the winner playing in Saturday's final against the winner between Rogaska and Krka Novo Mesto.

The domestic Cup week tipped off on Monday night with a quarterfinal game in Slovenia.