BKT EuroCup Stats review: Closing time

With two regular season rounds remaining, several things are set, like the list of teams headed to BKT EuroCup postseason out of Group A and Paris Basketball's place as the top overall seed. Others, however, are still up in the air, like which teams will claim the top and bottom seeds – and pretty much everything – in Group B. 

The table above gives a rundown of the current standings, team efficiency numbers, and remaining schedule for the teams that are still in the mix for a postseason berth in Group B. While there's a victories gap between third and fourth place, there's still a lot to be decided in the resulting clusters on either side of that line. 

The top matchup of Round 17 will feature U-BT Cluj-Napoca traveling to Dreamland Gran Canaria in a game that could be key to determining which of those teams ultimately takes second place and earns a bye to the quarterfinals in the new playoff format. Gran Canaria has the second highest-point differential in the EuroCup by a comfortable margin and beat Cluj by 22 in Round 8 meaning all the pressure will be on the visitors to not just come away with a victory in Round 17, but to win again in Round 18 to avoid the resulting trip to the eighthfinals. With Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse playing a Turk Telekom Ankara team fighting to hold their spot in the playoff picture and a ratiopharm Ulm team that may still be looking to lock down the fourth seed Round 18, it remains to be seen if their one-game cushion will keep them above the fray. 

The road to the final seeds in Group B will run through Dolomiti Energia Trento. While currently on the outside looking in, they'll face off with a Buducnost VOLI Podgorica team that almost certainly needs to win to keep their hopes to qualify alive before visiting the team they are looking to supplant for the final seed in Group B, Aris Midea Thessaloniki. The number of scenarios in play at the bottom of Group B should make for an exciting conclusion to the regular season.

There's much less drama to be found in Group A. The playoff qualifiers are already decided, but their order beyond Paris could still get fairly messy over the next two weeks – especially given how many games those teams will play against one-another. The London Lions are the only team in the top six that will avoid playing against another playoff qualifier over the final two rounds which may give them a critical edge over Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv for the coveted second-place bye. 

Joventut Badalona, Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul, and Hapoel will all play two games against the rest of the top six. As a result, there could be a great deal of movement effecting eighthfinal matchups. Joventut is the hinge that could open or close the door to chaos. If they can avenge their Round 8 road loss to Hapoel at home in Round 17, it opens the door wide open for London while a loss would give Besiktas and Prometey Slobozhanske an opportunity for a late push out of the last two spots. 

With a lot of teams with a lot to play for down the stretch, it will be interesting to see who rises to the occasion in the regular season's final weeks.

Stats review: Closing time

Dolomiti Energia Trento announced on Monday that Quinn Ellis has suffered a broken bone in his foot that will sideline him for at least two months. 

Trento’s Quinn Ellis sidelined by broken foot

Dolomiti Energia Trento announced on Monday that [Quinn Ellis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/quinn-ellis/012593/) has suffered a broken bone in his foot that will sideline him for at least two months. Ellis, 20, fractured the fifth metatarsal on his right foot during an Italian League game against fellow BKT EuroCup side Umana Reyer Venice on Saturday. He will undergo surgery, after which a final timetable for his return will be established.

Ellis has averaged 8.9 points and 3.8 assists for a PIR of 11.2 in 16 EuroCup games this season, including 10 as a starter. He is one of the top candidates to win this season’s EuroCup Rising Star Trophy.

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The British guard is third on the team in PIR.

Dolomiti Energia Trento v Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (2024-01-31T19:00:00.000Z)

Prometey has hit form at the right time with three wins out of four, including a high-scoring thriller, 105-113, against Hapoel last week. Ronald March inspired that success with 27 points, but it was big man Ondrey Balvin who proved pivotal with 15 points and 8 rebounds when Promotey powered past Reyer, 89-82, in November. Big man Amedeo Tessitori, who has averaged 15 points and 7.5 rebounds in the last two games, will look to control the tempo for the Italian team.

GAME NOTES

\- This is the fourth time that these two teams meet in the EuroCup.

\- Earlier this season, Prometey took the home win, 89-82.

\- Their head-to-head series is now 0-3 for Prometey.

GAME FACTS

### Umana Reyer Venice

**Streaks**

Marco Spissu has dished at least 3 assists in his last 12 games.

Rayjon Tucker has hit at least one three-pointer in his last 10 games.

Kyle Wiltjer has hit at least one three-pointer in his last 7 games.

**Player Records against Opponent**

Alexander O'Connell posted his career high in Assists with 4 for Umana Reyer Venice against Prometey Slobozhanske on november 22, 2023.

Alexander O'Connell posted his career high in Points with 13 for Umana Reyer Venice against Prometey Slobozhanske on november 22, 2023.

Alexander O'Connell posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 6 for Umana Reyer Venice against Prometey Slobozhanske on november 22, 2023.

**Season Rankings**

Amedeo Tessitori is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,3 per game.

Marco Spissu is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 5,8 per game.

Amedeo Tessitori is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1 per game.

Rayjon Tucker is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Fouls Drawn with 5,9 per game.

Kyle Wiltjer is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 90% per game.

**All-time Ranking**

Amedeo Tessitori is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 64,24% 2-point % for his career.

GAME FACTS

### Prometey Slobozhanske

**Streaks**

Ondrej Balvin has pulled at least 5 rebounds in his last 10 games.

Caleb Agada has dished at least 3 assists in his last 6 games.

Oleksandr Lypovyy has hit at least 2 three-pointers in his last 5 games.

**Player Records against Opponent**

Ivan Tkachenko posted his career high in Points with 13 for Prometey Slobozhanske against Umana Reyer Venice on march 29, 2023.

Ivan Tkachenko posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 3 for Prometey Slobozhanske against Umana Reyer Venice on march 29, 2023.

Caleb Agada posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 8 for Prometey Slobozhanske against Umana Reyer Venice on december 21, 2022.

Oleksandr Lypovyy posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 4 for Promitheas Patras against Umana Reyer Venice on january 21, 2020.

Ondrej Balvin posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 8 for Prometey Slobozhanske against Umana Reyer Venice on december 21, 2022.

Issuf Sanon posted his career high in Total rebounds with 5 for Prometey Slobozhanske against Umana Reyer Venice on november 22, 2023.

Issuf Sanon posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 5 for Prometey Slobozhanske against Umana Reyer Venice on november 22, 2023.

Illia Sydorov posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 4 for Prometey Slobozhanske against Umana Reyer Venice on march 29, 2023.

**Season Rankings**

Ondrej Balvin is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 19,2 per game.

Ondrej Balvin is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 9,1 per game.

Ondrej Balvin is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,9 per game.

Ondrej Balvin is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 6,1 per game.

Ondrej Balvin is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,3 per game.

Tai Odiase is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,1 per game.

Oleksandr Lypovyy is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers % with 50,8% per game.

**All-time Ranking**

Ondrej Balvin is ranked fourth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 524 total rebounds for his career.

Ondrej Balvin is ranked fifth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 198 offensive rebounds for his career.

Game News

Game Videos

Eliminated Reyer (6-10) will look to damage Prometey's (9-7) hopes of improving its current sixth position as they go head-to-head in Venice. 

Game Notes and Facts: Reyer vs. Prometey

Umana Reyer Venice v Prometey Slobozhanske (2024-01-30T19:00:00.000Z)

The London Lions took advantage of defeats by Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C. and Joventut Badalona to put themselves in a good position to secure a top-two finish in the EuroCup's Group A.

London Lions gained ground on Hapoel and Joventut

The London Lions boosted their hopes of achieving a top-two finish in Group A of the BKT EuroCup with [a comprehensive 93-72 home drubbing of Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/london-lions-rip-apart-besiktas-basketbol-93-72-to-boost-top-two-hopes/) in Round 16, coupled with defeats for their closest rivals, Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv and Joventut Badalona.

With two rounds remaining in the regular season, the results have set up a fascinating three-way battle for the runner-up spot and hence a bye in the first knockout round of the competition, when the playoffs start on March 5.

Hapoel shot itself in the foot in Round 16 with [a 105-113 home defeat to Prometey Slobozhanske](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs16-report-hta-pmt/), which earned the visitors a playoff berth, while Joventut also did itself no favors when [it succumbed 89-82 at runaway group leader Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs16-report-prs-jov/) (15-1). Paris is already assured of an automatic quarterfinal berth, while Hapoel (11-5), London (11-5) and Joventut (10-6) are vying to join them in the last-eight picture.

The Lions outlasted Beskitas, 80-83 in the November 2023 showdown with a major role for Matt Morgan as he bagged 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. The guests are expected counter him with Jonah Mathews, who led the way with 22 points in a success over Hamburg and should play a big role again.

London Lions-Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul | Round 16 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup

### A friendly schedule for London

As it stands, Hapoel is in the driving seat to cross the finish line ahead of London and Joventut, but the Lions appear to have a much easier task in the home straight. London visits bottom team Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (1-15) in Round 17 and hosts Wolves Vilnius (6-10) in Round 18, with both its rivals firmly out of the playoff picture.

Hapoel is in the best position due to its better head-to-head record with London, as it beat the Lions 90-98 on the road in Round 5 before going down at home 96-100 on home court in Round 14. However, the Israeli side visits Joventut in a direct dogfight in Round 17 before the Round 18 outing at Besiktas, which is seeking a top-four finish and, with it, home-court advantage in the playoffs.

After the home game with Hapoel in Round 17, Joventut visits Paris in Round 18 and while last season’s semifinalist faces a pair of tough must-win fixtures, the Spanish team also needs other results to go its way.

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Whatever the outcome, the Lions will be buoyed by its best home court performance of the season against Besiktas, having blown away the Turkish side in a captivating atmosphere generated by both sets of fans in the Copper Box.

A vast contingent of traveling Besiktas fans roared the visitors on from start to finish and their support was matched by the home faithful, with London head coach Petar Bozic expressing hope they would be just as relentless when the business end of the competition starts.

London Lions News

Matt Morgan celebrates a made basket for the London Lions against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul in Round 16 of the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup Regular Season.

The three-way race for the runner-up finish in Group A is set to go down to the wire.

Look back at all the action in the Regular Season Round 16 by checking out the best photos of the week! 

Top 10 photos of Round 16

Look back at all the action in the Regular Season Round 16 by checking out the best photos of the week!

### Richard fueled Cluj to victory

[Patrick Richard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/patrick-richard/011801/) scored 6 of his 11 points in the fourth quarter as U-BT Cluj-Napoca held on to an [88-83](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/u-bt-cluj-napoca-dolomiti-energia-trento/U2023/158/) win over the visiting Dolomiti Energia Trento. Richard also collected 5 rebounds and 5 assists, in addition to have a team-high +16 in the +/- column. The last of the 3 triples he knocked down on 5 attempts put Cluj up 84-72, and that was the score when Richard left the game with just over 2 minutes to go. Trento went on a 0-11 run that made for a dramatic ending, but Cluj held on thanks to the margin it had established behind Richard’s play. With a win, Cluj remained in a race for a top-two finish in Group B and, with it, a place in a quarterfinals.

Patrick Richard scored 6 of his 11 points in the fourth quarter as U-BT Cluj-Napoca held on to an 88-83 win over the visiting Dolomiti Energia Trento.

Richard fueled Cluj to victory

### Jarrod Jones signing is already paying dividends

In just his second game in a Turk Telekom Ankara jersey, big man [Jarrod Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jarrod-jones/006883/) was once again one of the key cogs in a win. Turk Telekom beat 7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys [88-73](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/turk-telekom-ankara-7bet-lietkabelis-panevezys/U2023/160/) to continue is playoff push, with Jones recording 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 blocks and 2 assists. He had a team-high +24 in 33:45 on the floor, which was the second-highest total minutes-wise of anyone on the team. Turk Telekom needed a veteran big man to step up in the absence of Seven Enoch, but what is impressive about this contribution is the fact that this is Jones's only third appearance for Turk Telekom, having spent the first part of the season in South Korea. Turk Telekom is 3-0 since bringing in the 33-year-old veteran, who is in his sixth EuroCup season with a sixth different club.

Jarrod Jones signing is already paying dividends for Turk Telekom Ankara. Jones recorded 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 blocks and 2 assists in win over Lietkabelis.

Jarrod Jones signing is already paying dividends

### Wolves' Thurman did a bit of everything in Venice

Wolves Vilnius might have been eliminated from the playoff race in Group A, but they still went out on the road and beat Umana Reyer Venice in a resounding fashion, [57-75](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/umana-reyer-venice-wolves-vilnius/U2023/155/).  In an appearance off the bench, [Tre'shawn Thurman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tre-shawn-thurman/012577/) was the facilitator of everything good for the Wolves. He spent just 24 minutes on the floor, the fourth most on the team, but still managed to lead his squad with 14 points and 8 rebounds. What's more, Thurman dished 4 assists and picked up 2 steals without committing a turnover. Thurman finished the game with a team-high 25 PIR, which is his second-best output of the season. It all led to Nedas Pacevicius getting a win in his first game on the Wolves bench.

Wolves Vilnius might have been eliminated from the playoff race in Group A, but they still went out on the road and beat Umana Reyer Venice in a resounding fashion, 57-75.  In an appearance off the bench, Tre'shawn Thurman was the facilitator of everything good for the Wolves.

Thurman did a bit of everything vs. Reyer

### Cobbs’s special night also came with a win

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana had to wait until Round 16 to grab its first victory, but at least its [83-114](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/veolia-towers-hamburg-cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/U2023/154/) mauling of Veolia Towers Hamburg meant the team would not have a winless season. One of the visitors’ key performers on the night was [Justin Cobbs](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/justin-cobbs/005969/), who also moved up the charts in a key category. The 32-year-old point guard finished with 16 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists and 1 steal. Notably, Cobbs went 8-of-10 from the free-throw line, with his fourth make from the charity stripe seeing him overtake Bojan Dubljevic in second place all-time in free throws made. By the time the game was over, Cobbs had taken his total tally to 332 free throw makes, 5 ahead of the ex-Buducnost VOLI Podgorica and Valencia Basket big man. He still has some way to catch Errick McCollum in first, though, as he is way out in front with 480.

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### Georginho did the dirty work as Ulm got a vital win

[Georginho de Paula](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/georginho-de-paula-/012703/) may have contributed just 4 of ratiopharm Ulm’s 84 points in an [80-84](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/buducnost-voli-podgorica-ratiopharm-ulm/U2023/157/) overtime triumph at Buducnost VOLI Podgorica, but the Brazilian did the little things – the plays that often win games – in an impressive display. He had 7 rebounds for the second week in a row, which is his second-highest mark for boards, while he also dished 5 assists and committed just 1 turnover. Georginho was a menace on defense, too, recording a round-high and career-high 5 steals. It might not have been the flashiest performance by the 27-year-old, but he made a telling contribution as Ulm clinched its spot in the EuroCup Playoffs.

Georginho de Paula may have contributed just 4 of ratiopharm Ulm’s 84 points in an 80-84 overtime triumph at Buducnost VOLI Podgorica, but the Brazilian did the little things – the plays that often win games – in an impressive display.

Georginho did the dirty work as Ulm got a vital win

Here are five players who impressed in Round 16 of the BKT EuroCup Regular Season and deserve special mentions in the weekly roll call.

Round 16 roll call: All-round winning efforts

A huge performance in a crucial game for his team's playoff hopes in the BKT EuroCup was worth this round's MVP nod.

 Round 16 MVP: Tyrone Wallace, Turk Telekom Ankara 

With Turk Telekom Ankara making a late playoff push, [Tyrone Wallace](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tyrone-wallace/011925/) matched two of his career highs en route to a crucial 88-73 win over the visiting 7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys, which has seen him earn MVP of the Round honors in the process. 

Wallace tied his career bests with 31 points and a PIR of 39, the highest of all players in Round 16. This is Wallace's second MVP of the Round honor after he earned his first one in Round 13 and, interestingly, he also had the same numbers on that night: 31 points and a 39 PIR. Against Lietkabelis, Wallace made 8-of-10 two-pointers, 3-of-6 threes and 6-of-7 free throws. He also collected 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and drew 7 fouls as he collected his second MVP of the Round award in the space of four rounds. 

With Turk Telekom Ankara making a late playoff push, Tyrone Wallace matched two of his career highs en route to a crucial 88-73 win over the visiting 7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys, which has seen him earn MVP of the Round honors in the process.

Tyrone Wallace | Round 16 MVP | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup

This round's next best PIR, 32, belongs to [Braian Angola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/braian-angola/010465/) of Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv, as he posted 24 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists in a 105-113 loss against Prometey Slobozhanske. [Jaka Blazic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jaka-blazic/003452/) of Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana had a PIR of 31 in his team's first win of the season, an 83-114 triumph over Veolia Towers Hamburg. He scored 24 points and also recorded 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 6 drawn fouls. Prometey's [Ronald March](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ronald-march/012600/) collected 27 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for a PIR of 29. Rounding out the list of Round 16 best performers is Joventut Badalona’s [Andres Feliz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/andres-feliz/011247/), who accumulated a PIR of 28 with 20 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds in an 89-82 loss against Paris Basketball.

Round 16 MVP: Tyrone Wallace, Turk Telekom Ankara

Turk Telekom Ankara v 7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys (2024-01-24T17:00:00.000Z)

Here are the leaders in the main statistical categories for Round 16 of the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup Regular Season. 

 Individual highs: Kenan Kamenjas, Buducnost, 10 rebounds 

[Points](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/stats/expanded/?size=1000&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=U2023&statisticMode=perGame&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=score)

Tyrone Wallace of Turk Telekom Ankara led all players in Round 16 with 31 points. Deividas Sirvydis of Lietkabelis leads the EuroCup in scoring with 18.6 points per game.

[Rebounds](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/stats/expanded/?size=1000&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=U2023&statisticMode=perGame&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=totalRebounds)

Kenan Kamenjas of Buducnost VOLI Podgorica topped the rebounding charts in this round with 10 boards. ratiopharm Ulm big man Trevion Williams is the EuroCup's top rebounder with 11.3 per game.

[Assists](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/stats/expanded/?size=1000&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=U2023&statisticMode=perGame&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=assistances)

Ulm playmaker Juan Nunez and Yogi Ferrell of Buducnost each had 9 assists in Round 16. Paris point guard T.J. Shorts averages a competition-high 7.4 assists.

[Steals](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/stats/expanded/?size=1000&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=U2023&statisticMode=perGame&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=steals)

Amadeo Tessitori of Umana Reyer Venice and Ulm's Georginho de Paula each had 5 steals, the most in this round. Karel Guzman of U-BT Cluj-Napoca tops the steals charts with 2.3 per game.

[Blocks](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/stats/expanded/?size=1000&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=U2023&statisticMode=perGame&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=blocksFavour)

Jarrod Jones of Turk Telekom delivered 3 blocks in Round 16. Dusan Miletic of Slask Wroclaw is this season's top shot blocker with 1.9 blocks per game.

[Double-doubles](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/stats/expanded/?size=1000&viewType=miscellaneous&seasonCode=U2023&statisticMode=accumulated&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=doubleDoubles)

Kamenjas had the only double-double in this round with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Individual highs: Kenan Kamenjas, Buducnost, 10 rebounds

The shooting guard set personal bests in scoring, three-pointers and PIR in Wednesday's win over Hapoel. 



March's performance bodes well for Prometey in March

Ronald March scores 27 against Hapoel

It was a banner night for Prometey Slobozhanske on Wednesday with a 105-113 win over Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv in Belgrade, Serbia. The win clinched a playoff ticket for head coach Ronen Ginzburg's squad for the second year running. Now, with two regular season games remaining, Prometey can begin thinking about the next stage and the bright performance of shooting guard [Ronald March](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ronald-march/012600/) surely gives the team plenty of reasons for optimism.

### March started his scoring splurge early

Last season Prometey went all the way to the EuroCup Semifinals as newcomers to the competition and the club has eight players from that team on the current roster. Those holdovers combined for 77 of the points Prometey scored against Hapoel. [Tai Odiase](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tai-odiase/011823/) and March scored the rest.  

March exploded for a career-high 27 points on 4 of 7 three-point shooting. He also tallied 4 rebounds and 4 assists in amassing a PIR of 29. Not too shabby for a guy who entered the game averaging 12.7 points on 37.0% three-point shooting, 2.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and a PIR of 11.6.

He staked Prometey to an early lead with a trio of three-pointers in the first quarter. He was still perfect from deep when he made his 4th triple, early in the second quarter. March was up to 18 points with his team down 1 entering the fourth quarter. Then the shooting guard went wild, leading a game-deciding 2-14 charge with 5 points.   

### Improvement throughout rookie EuroCup season

The type of explosive performance March had against Hapoel is a positive sign for Prometey as it looks ahead. 

"March came from a small club and it took him time to adjust, defensively in particular, but he is improving from game to game," Ginzburg said in the post-game press conference. 

Indeed, March spent the past three seasons with French club Roanne and was second only to Victor Wembanyama in scoring in the French league last season with 21.4 points per game. 

This season, his first in the EuroCup, has seen March provide plenty of explosive nights. In his 16 appearances, he has netted at least 20 points four times and had at least 14 on nine occasions. March also has had four games where he failed to score more than 6 points. 

### March's best may be yet to come

After the game March was all "we" and no "me" when asked about his game: "We buckled down, turned the pressure up and got a lot more physical with them," he said of the team's second-half defense. "And then on offense, executed a little bit more, got the ball inside and just played together."

Ginzburg said that he believes March is now on a path that can bring him to new heights: "He is also changing his personality and he can get to the highest levels. He just needs to be more consistent," the coach explained. 

The remaining regular season games are a great opportunity for March and Prometey to find that consistency. And if March is able to find it by March, when the BKT EuroCup Playoffs begin, Prometey can surely be a force to be reckoned with.

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv v Prometey Slobozhanske (2024-01-24T17:30:00.000Z)