Listen to some of the top prospects on the continent, including Nikola Topic and Kasparas Jakucionis, as they experience the 2022-23 ANGT Finals.

ANGT ‘The Future Stars of Gen Z’ documentary is out now!

The Adidas Next Generation Tournament provides a platform for the superstars of tomorrow to showcase their talents, with Gen Z taking center stage during last year’s ANGT Finals in Kaunas, Lithuania. In ‘The Future Stars of Gen Z’ documentary, presented by SKWEEK, you can follow the players’ progress through the tournament as they discuss the importance of the event, what it means for them moving forward, and the lessons they have learned.

Thanks to the support of Adidas and SKWEEK, this documentary provides an opportunity to get inside the mindset of what makes an elite prospect in Europe during the ANGT Finals. In addition to hearing the thoughts of 2006-07 MVP [Donatas Motiejunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/donatas-motiejunas/lcz/) (now of AS Monaco) and 2012-13 MVP [Alberto Abalde](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alberto-abalde/003733/) (now of Real Madrid), FC Barcelona guard [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rokas-jokubaitis/007519/) also talks about the impact of being on the big stage for the first time.

A couple of stars from last year’s ANGT Finals – who feature prominently during this documentary – have already been given a chance to shine on the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague stage this season, with [Nikola Topic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-topic/010985/) of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade and [Kasparas Jakucionis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kasparas-jakucionis/012197/) of FC Barcelona both making their debuts in the 2023-24 campaign.

Other players to feature in the documentary include: [Mantas Laurencikas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/ngt/players/mantas-laurencikas/011645/) (U18 Zalgiris Kaunas), [Neoklis Avdalas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/ngt/players/neoklis-avdalas/010798/) (U18 Panathinaikos Athens), [Urban Kroflic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/ngt/players/urban-kroflic/011688/) (U18 Mega MIS Belgrade), [Illan Pietrus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/ngt/players/illan-pietrus/011435/) (U18 Next Generation Select Team), and [Mohamed Diawara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/ngt/players/mohamed-diawara/010801/) (U18 Next Generation Select Team).

Petteri Koponen, the head coach of the U18 Next Generation Select Team, and Roger Grimau, the ex-U18 FC Barcelona head coach and now Barca first-team boss, offer their insights on this new generation and also how pivotal a tournament like the ANGT can be in a player’s development.

Over four days in May 2023, ‘The Future Stars of Gen Z’ documentary captures the highs and the lows of the players as they go in search of the ultimate prize: winning the ANGT trophy and cementing themselves as one of the top prospects in the world.

Plenty of current and former stars were in attendance across the tournament, too, such as: Real Madrid’s Abalde, Vincent Poirier, Sergio Rodriguez, Rudy Fernandez, Walter Tavares and Felipe Reyes; Monaco’s Motiejunas; ex-London Lions head coach Ryan Schmidt; ex-Zalgiris boss Kazys Maksvytis; Zalgiris assistant coach Tautvydas Sabonis; Barcelona legend and current director Juan Carlos Navarro; Euroleague Basketball President Dejan Bodiroga; and Zalgiris legends Paulius Jankunas and Arvydas Sabonis.

With so much star power both on the court and in the stands, it’s no surprise that the ANGT continues to grow and grow. Don’t be surprised to see some of the names in ‘The Future Stars of Gen Z’ documentary feature on EuroLeague and NBA courts in the years to come.

The Adidas Next Generation Tournament provides a platform for the superstars of tomorrow to showcase their talents, with Gen Z taking center stage during last year’s ANGT Finals in Kaunas, Lithuania. In ‘The Future Stars of Gen Z’ documentary, you can follow the players’ progress through the tournament as they discuss the importance of the event, what it means for them moving forward, and the lessons they have learned.

Thanks to the support of Adidas and SKWEEK, this documentary provides an opportunity to get inside the mindset of what makes an elite prospect in Europe during the ANGT Finals.

Listen to some of the top prospects on the continent as they experience the 2022-23 ANGT Finals.

Wednesday’s first game will see Turk Telekom (6-9) look to maintain its postseason hopes against an equally desperate Lietkabelis (5-10), which must win all its remaining games to have any hope of advancing.

Preview: Turk Telekom Ankara vs. 7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/turk-telekom-ankara-7bet-lietkabelis-panevezys/U2023/160/#roster) | [Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs16-game-notes-facts-ttk-lkb/) | Quotes |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/tv-listings-ec/)

Lietkabelis won 93-86 when the teams met in Round 7 and thus could complete a potentially important clean sweep with a road win. The Turkish team has won three in a row, helped by [James Palmer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/james-palmer-jr-/011834/) hitting fine form. He will match up against [Gediminas Orelik](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/gediminas-orelik/002012/), who will look to help end Lietkabelis’s three-game losing run by delivering his season average of 15.9 points.

[Turk Telekom Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/turk-telekom-ankara/statistics/ttk/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Lietkabelis Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/7bet-lietkabelis-panevezys/statistics/lkb/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

James Palmer vs. Gediminas Orelik: Scoring aces face off

Boosted by a thrilling victory over Bourg, Lietkabelis aim to conquer a direct rival in the playoff race with a visit from stuttering Turk Telekom. In-form Deividas Sirvydis should be key for the Lithuanians, whilst Steven Enoch has impressed for the guests, despite their troubles.

Last game: 7-bet Lietkabelis Panevezys-Turk Telekom Ankara | Round 7 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup   

Wednesday’s first game will see Turk Telekom Ankara (6-9) look to maintain its postseason hopes against an equally desperate 7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys (5-10), which must win all its remaining games to have any hope of advancing.

Playoff hopefuls Turk Telekom and Lietkabelis square off

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

Both teams will have huge motivation as Hapoel (11-4) looks to protect second place with a visit from Prometey (8-7), which could seal a playoff berth with a road victory and an Umana Reyer Venice loss later in the evening. 

Preview: Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv vs. Prometey Slobozhanske

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv-prometey-slobozhanske/U2023/151/#roster) | [Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs16-game-notes-facts-hta-pmt/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs15-prequotes-hta-pmt/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/tv-listings-ec/)

Hapoel is looking to snap a two-game losing streak, while Prometey was boosted by a big win over Wolves last week. [Tai Odiase](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tai-odiase/011823/) was the key figure with 19 points as Prometey won 98-89 when the teams met in Round 9 and he remains a key performer with double digits scoring in five of the last six games. Hapoel will look for backcourt dominance from [Xavier Munford](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/xavier-munford/007759/), who has multiple triples in four straight games.

[Hapoel Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv/statistics/hta/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Prometey Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/prometey-slobozhanske/statistics/pmt/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Kyle Alexander vs. Tai Odiase: Athletic big men at the center of it all

Hapoel's flourishing and unbeaten start to the campaign came to an end in emphatic fashion during a disappointing evening in Paris. They host Prometey, who are the competition's top rebounding team and wish to dominate physically through Ondrey Balvin and Davon Reed.

Last game: Prometey Slobozhanske-Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv | Round 7 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup   

Both teams will have huge motivation as Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv (11-4) looks to protect second place with a visit from Prometey Slobozhanske (8-7), which could seal a playoff berth with a road victory and an Umana Reyer Venice loss later in the evening. 

Hapoel meets Prometey with both having plenty to play for

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

Aris (7-8) is hoping to stay strong in the playoff chase against Group B leader Bourg (12-3), with both teams on a hot streak after winning four of the last five.

Preview: Aris Midea Thessaloniki vs. Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/aris-midea-thessaloniki-mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse/U2023/156/#roster) | [Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs16-game-notes-facts-ari-bou/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs16-prequotes-ari-bou/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/tv-listings-ec/)

Aris’s league-best defense wasn’t enough when the teams last met, as Bourg squeezed out a 72-65 home victory. The versatile [Zaccharie Risacher](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/zaccharie-risacher/010718/) top scored with 16 points and his confidence is high after netting 22 in last week’s win over Lietkabelis. Aris will look for more heroics from [Roberto Gallinat](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/roberto-gallinat/012708/), who scored last week’s buzzer-bearing game-winner against Buducnost.

[Aris Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/aris-midea-thessaloniki/statistics/ari/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Bourg Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse/statistics/bou/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Roberto Gallinat vs. Bryce Brown: Difference-makers in the backcourt

Bourg leads the league in steals and the likes of Isiaha Mike could prove pivotal in recovering from defeat at Lietkabelis. They welcome Aris, who are battling to protect its top-eight credentials after overcoming beating Buducnost, which was with many thanks to Dimitris Katsivelis' strong finale.

Last game: Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bress-Aris Midea Thessaloniki | Round 7 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup   

Aris Midea Thessaloniki (7-8) is hoping to stay strong in the playoff chase against Group B leader Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse (12-3), with both teams on a hot streak after winning four of the last five.

Aris faces tough challenge at group leader Bourg

Aris Midea Thessaloniki v Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse (2024-01-24T18:00:00.000Z)

Two eliminated teams will play to avoid the wooden spoon, as Hamburg (2-13) welcomes Cedevita (0-15). The German team edged the Round 7 encounter 83-86, partly thanks to 21 points from Aljami Durham.

Preview: Veolia Towers Hamburg vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/veolia-towers-hamburg-cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/U2023/154/#roster) | [Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs16-game-notes-facts-ham-lju/) | Quotes |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/tv-listings-ec/)

He should get ready for a good battle with [Justin Cobbs](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/justin-cobbs/005969/), who had 19 points and 9 assists in last week’s loss to Reyer. That game saw the same old problems for Cedevita, which allowed 104 points and has the worst defense in the competition with an average of 98.5 points allowed. Hamburg is next worst with 91.9 points per game.

[Hamburg Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/veolia-towers-hamburg/statistics/ham/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Cedevita Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/statistics/lju/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Aljami Durham vs. Justin Cobbs: A pair of go-to guys

Two clubs still in pursuit of a maiden EuroCup W for 2023-24 go head-to-head. Cedevita playmaker Klemen Prepelic may be one to watch for for the Slovenians, while Hamburg are known for crashing the boards and have the prowess of Seth Hinrichs in their artillery.

Last game: Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana-Veolia Towers Hamburg | Round 7 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup  

Two eliminated teams will play to avoid the wooden spoon, as Veolia Towers Hamburg (2-13) welcomes Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (0-15). The German team edged the Round 7 encounter 83-86, partly thanks to 21 points from Aljami Durham.

Hamburg hosts Cedevita in matchup of Group A's bottom teams

Veolia Towers Hamburg v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2024-01-24T18:30:00.000Z)

After losing four of the last five, reigning champ Gran Canaria (11-4) is urgently looking for a return to form with a trip to eliminated Slask (2-13). 

Preview: Slask Wroclaw vs. Dreamland Gran Canaria

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/slask-wroclaw-dreamland-gran-canaria/U2023/159/#roster) | [Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs16-game-notes-facts-wro-can/) | Quotes |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/tv-listings-ec/)

Gran Canaria has averaged 23.2 assists per game, second best in the league, and will look to regain its offensive fluidity against a Slask team that has been hindered all season by carelessness with the basketball, averaging a league second-worst 16.4 turnovers per night. Gran Canaria triumphed 81-77 when the teams met in Round 7, extending a winning run that extends back to 2007.

[Slask Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/slask-wroclaw/statistics/wro/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Gran Canaria Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/dreamland-gran-canaria/statistics/can/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Dusan Miletic vs. Ben Lammers: Versatile big men to battle in the paint

 It's top against bottom as undefeated reigning-champs Gran Canaria, receives a visit from Slask, the only team in Group B yet to capture a win this term. Can the Polish team spring a major surprise or will it be business as usual for Spaniards with a seventh straight sweep?

Last game: Dreamland Gran Canaria-Slask Wroclaw | Round 7 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup   

After losing four of the last five, reigning champ Dreamland  Gran Canaria (11-4) is urgently looking for a return to form with a trip to eliminated Slask Wroclaw (2-13). 

Gran Canaria seeks a return to form as it visits eliminated Slask

Slask Wroclaw v Dreamland Gran Canaria (2024-01-24T19:00:00.000Z)

Only a victory will be enough as two teams outside the playoff zone meet, with Reyer (6-9) hosting Wolves (5-10). 

Preview: Umana Reyer Venice vs. Wolves Vilnius

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/umana-reyer-venice-wolves-vilnius/U2023/155/#roster) | [Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs16-game-notes-facts-vnc-wol/) | Quotes |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/tv-listings-ec/)

Reyer has kept its hopes alive by grabbing two consecutive victories and also claimed a conclusive 77-93 victory over Wolves in Round 7 on the back of 24 points from [Barry Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/barry-brown-jr/012590/). Wolves will hope [Jeffery Taylor](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jeffery-taylor/006546/) can continue his strong form after registering PIRs of 17 and 20 in the last two games, while [Kyle Wiltjer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/kyle-wiltjer/008052/)’s long-range shooting threat – with multiple triples in six straight games – could again be a valuable weapon for the Italian team.

[Reyer Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/umana-reyer-venice/statistics/vnc/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Wolves Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/wolves-vilnius/statistics/wol/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Kyle Wiltzer vs. Jeffery Taylor

After a thrilling high-scoring victory over Cedevita, Reyer target further momentum via the thriving talents of Barry Brown, whereas Wolves are raucous themselves having won three in a row and boasting the Round 6 MVP after Rasheed Sulaimon powered them to success over Prometey.

Last game: Wolves Vilnius-Umana Reyer Venice | Round 7 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup   

Only a victory will be enough as two teams outside the playoff zone meet, with Umana Reyer Venice (6-9) hosting Wolves Vilnius (5-10). 

Reyer and Wolves face off needing wins to stay alive

Umana Reyer Venice v Wolves Vilnius (2024-01-24T19:00:00.000Z)

London (10-5) will look to bounce back from last week’s last-gasp loss to Joventut and continue its challenge for a top-two finish with a visit from Besiktas (9-6), which is also aiming to enter the playoffs on a high after winning three of the last four.

Preview: London Lions vs. Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/london-lions-besiktas-emlakjet-istanbul/U2023/153/#roster) | [Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs16-game-notes-facts-lli-bes/) | Quotes |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/tv-listings-ec/)

London outlasted the Turkish team, 80-83, when they met in November, with a major role for [Matt Morgan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/matthew-morgan/012585/) as he bagged 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Besiktas will counter him with [Jonah Mathews](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jonah-mathews/011936/), who led the way with 22 points in last week’s win over Hamburg and will have a big role again on Wednesday.

[London Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/london-lions/statistics/lli/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Besiktas Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/besiktas-emlakjet-istanbul/statistics/bes/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Donte Grantham vs. Jonah Matthews: A showdown between dangerous scorers 

Besiktas strive for a fifth home triumph, again with focus on defense, as it ranks second in the tournament at just 72.3 ppg allowed. Meanwhile, the Lions have rediscovered their roar since beating Joventut and are equipped with Gabe Olaseni to help make the difference.

Last game: Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul-London Lions | Round 7 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup   

London Lions (10-5) will look to bounce back from last week’s last-gasp loss to Joventut Badalona and continue its challenge for a top-two finish with a visit from Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul (9-6), which is also aiming to enter the playoffs on a high after winning three of the last four.

London and Besiktas jostle for position in pivotal showdown

London Lions v Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul (2024-01-24T19:30:00.000Z)

Round 16 of the 2023-24 EuroCup season is here, with plenty of teams starting to jostle for playoff position.

This week: Race for final playoff spots heats up

### Tuesday, January 23

[U-BT Cluj-Napoca vs. Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/u-bt-cluj-napoca-dolomiti-energia-trento/U2023/158/)

Playoff-bound Cluj (11-4) will look to boost its chances of clinching a top-two finish as it hosts a Trento team (7-8) also looking to qualify for the postseason from a very tight Group B. Cluj has won three straight and can also take confidence from a colossal 60-98 victory over the Italian team earlier this season, when [Karel Guzman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/karel-guzman/011797/)’s double-double of  14 points and 12 rebounds helped make the difference. [Andrejs Grazulis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/andrejs-grazulis/005738/) had 15 points and 8 boards in that game, and his showdown with Guzman will be a highlight again this week.

[Buducnost VOLI Podgorica vs. ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/buducnost-voli-podgorica-ratiopharm-ulm/U2023/157/)

Ulm (8-7) will look to seal a playoff place by ending an alarming four-game losing streak as it travels to Buducnost (6-9), which certainly hasn’t given up on its own chances of advancing despite losing two of the last three. The German team cruised home, 84-67, when the teams met in November, led by 12 points and 10 assists from gifted young guard [Juan Nunez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/juan-nunez/010106/), who has committed 5 turnovers in two of the last three games. Buducnost will look for backcourt control from [McKinley Wright](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/mckinley-wright-iv/012606/), who has scored in double digits in five straight games.

[Paris Basketball vs. Joventut Badalona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/paris-basketball-joventut-badalona/U2023/152/)

One of the games of the regular season between two genuine title contenders will see first-placed Paris (14-1) tested by red-hot Joventut (10-5). Both teams are on seven-game winning streaks, with the Spanish team keeping alive its hopes of a two-top finish by overcoming London last week thanks to buzzer-beating heroics from [Andres Feliz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/andres-feliz/011247/). His showdown with another of the competition’s best guards, [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tj-shorts/012608/), is sure to provide thrills, as will the clash in the paint between in-form [Leon Kratzer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/leon-kratzer/004512/) and veteran [Ante Tomic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ante-tomic/002507/).

Paris have appeared unstoppable, with guard Nadir Hifi's average of 15.8 ppg just one of many weapons available to Coach Tuomas Iisalo, whilst Joventut harbour injury-issues, yet are well- led by veteran shooter DeShaun Thomas, who has seized at least 16 in each of the last five outings.

Joventut Badalona-Paris Basketball | Round 7 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup

### Wednesday, January 24

[Turk Telekom Ankara vs. 7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/turk-telekom-ankara-7bet-lietkabelis-panevezys/U2023/160/)

Wednesday’s first game will see Turk Telekom (6-9) look to maintain its postseason hopes against an equally desperate Lietkabelis (5-10), which must win all its remaining games to have any hope of advancing. Lietkabelis won 93-86 when the teams met in Round 7 and thus could complete a potentially important clean sweep with a road win. The Turkish team has won three in a row, helped by [James Palmer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/james-palmer-jr-/011834/) hitting fine form. He will match up against [Gediminas Orelik](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/gediminas-orelik/002012/), who will look to help end Lietkabelis’s three-game losing run by delivering his season average of 15.9 points.

[Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv vs. Prometey Slobozhanske](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv-prometey-slobozhanske/U2023/151/)

Both teams will have huge motivation as Hapoel (11-4) looks to protect second place with a visit from Prometey (8-7), which could seal a playoff berth with a road victory and an Umana Reyer Venice loss later in the evening. Hapoel is looking to snap a two-game losing streak, while Prometey was boosted by a big win over Wolves last week. [Tai Odiase](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tai-odiase/011823/) was the key figure with 19 points as Prometey won 98-89 when the teams met in Round 9 and he remains a key performer with double digits scoring in five of the last six games. Hapoel will look for backcourt dominance from [Xavier Munford](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/xavier-munford/007759/), who has multiple triples in four straight games.

[Aris Midea Thessaloniki vs. Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/aris-midea-thessaloniki-mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse/U2023/156/)

Aris (7-8) is hoping to stay strong in the playoff chase against Group B leader Bourg (12-3), with both teams on a hot streak after winning four of the last five. Aris’s league-best defense wasn’t enough when the teams last met, as Bourg squeezed out a 72-65 home victory. The versatile [Zaccharie Risacher](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/zaccharie-risacher/010718/) top scored with 16 points and his confidence is high after netting 22 in last week’s win over Lietkabelis. Aris will look for more heroics from [Roberto Gallinat](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/roberto-gallinat/012708/), who scored last week’s buzzer-beating game-winner against Buducnost.

Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bress-Aris Midea Thessaloniki | Round 7 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup

[Veolia Towers Hamburg vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/veolia-towers-hamburg-cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/U2023/154/)

Two eliminated teams will play to avoid the wooden spoon, as Hamburg (2-13) welcomes Cedevita (0-15). The German team edged the Round 7 encounter 83-86, partly thanks to 21 points from [Aljami Durham](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/aljami-durham/012582/). He should get ready for a good battle with [Justin Cobbs](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/justin-cobbs/005969/), who had 19 points and 9 assists in last week’s loss to Reyer. That game saw the same old problems for Cedevita, which allowed 104 points and has the worst defense in the competition with an average of 98.5 points allowed. Hamburg is next worst with 91.9 points per game.

[Slask Wroclaw vs. Dreamland Gran Canaria](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/slask-wroclaw-dreamland-gran-canaria/U2023/159/)

After losing four of the last five, reigning champ Gran Canaria (11-4) is urgently looking for a return to form with a trip to eliminated Slask (2-13). Gran Canaria has averaged 23.2 assists per game, second best in the league, and will look to regain its offensive fluidity against a Slask team that has been hindered all season by carelessness with the basketball, averaging a league second-worst 16.4 turnovers per night. Gran Canaria triumphed 81-77 when the teams met in Round 7, extending a winning run that extends back to 2007.

[Umana Reyer Venice vs. Wolves Vilnius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/umana-reyer-venice-wolves-vilnius/U2023/155/)

Only a victory will be enough as two teams outside the playoff zone meet, with Reyer (6-9) hosting Wolves (5-10). Reyer has kept its hopes alive by grabbing two consecutive victories and also claimed a conclusive 77-93 victory over Wolves in Round 7 on the back of 24 points from [Barry Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/barry-brown-jr/012590/). Wolves will hope [Jeffery Taylor](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jeffery-taylor/006546/) can continue his strong form after registering PIRs of 17 and 20 in the last two games, while [Kyle Wiltjer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/kyle-wiltjer/008052/)’s long-range shooting threat – with multiple triples in six straight games – could again be a valuable weapon for the Italian team.

Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul-London Lions | Round 7 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup

[London Lions vs. Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/london-lions-besiktas-emlakjet-istanbul/U2023/153/)

London (10-5) will look to bounce back from last week’s last-gasp loss to Joventut and continue its challenge for a top-two finish with a visit from Besiktas (9-6), which is also aiming to enter the playoffs on a high after winning three of the last four. London outlasted the Turkish team, 80-83, when they met in November, with a major role for [Matt Morgan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/matthew-morgan/012585/) as he bagged 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Besiktas will counter him with [Jonah Mathews](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jonah-mathews/011936/), who led the way with 22 points in last week’s win over Hamburg and will have a big role again on Wednesday.

Derek Needham of Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul is guarded by Jordan Taylor of the London Lions in the two teams' Round 7 matchup in the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup Regular Season.

Time is running out in the BKT EuroCup as the remaining playoff places are contested and qualified teams battle for the highest possible finish. This is what to expect this week.

U-BT Cluj-Napoca v Dolomiti Energia Trento (2024-01-23T17:00:00.000Z)

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica v ratiopharm Ulm (2024-01-23T18:00:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v Joventut Badalona (2024-01-23T19:30:00.000Z)