The MORACA Sports Center came alive on Wednesday night, as Dolomiti Energia Trento secured its first victory of the BKT EuroCup campaign at Buducnost VOLI Podgorica in a back-and-forth affair. The result moves both teams to 1-1 so far this season. 

Trento overcomes Buducnost in high-scoring clash, 96-107

The MORACA Sports Center came alive on Wednesday night, as Dolomiti Energia Trento secured its first victory of the BKT EuroCup campaign at Buducnost VOLI Podgorica in a back-and-forth affair. The result moves both teams to 1-1 so far this season.

Piling in an incredible 52 points more than it managed last week, Trento stepped up impressively. Bouncing back from a disappointing performance last time out, DeVante Jones dazzled throughout, earning his EuroCup career high with 24 points, dishing out 7 and finishing with a PIR of 29. Five of Jones’s teammates finished on double figures also, most notably 17-year-old Cheickh Niang and 18-year-old Patrick Hassan, who stepped up in the absence of multiple key pieces.

To top off a jubilant night, veteran guard Toto Forray became the first player to compete in 150 EuroCup games.

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Both teams made energetic starts, attacking each other relentlessly to begin a high-paced quarter. DeVante Jones set the standard for the visitors early, carving his way through the lane at will and inspiring his team with transition baskets. Buducnost responded by feeding Nikola Tanaskovic inside, in turn creating space for shooters to let it fly from deep. Key players for both sides picked up concerning early fouls, but the foundation had been laid for an entertaining contest. Trento snatched the advantage at the end of the opening period, 21-25.

Cheickh Niang and Fletcher Magee traded triples to open the second quarter, with the former reaching double-digit points in doing so. Jones didn’t get his foot off the gas either, pushing the pace and continuing to pull the strings for the Italian team. Buducnost were far from done, however. Skylar Mays took hold of the game, forcing his way through the key and creating multiple scoring opportunities out of nothing. The momentum had shifted and the hosts found themselves on top midway through the quarter. The home team managed to sustain the lead for the remainder of the half, but Trento wouldn’t go away. When they split for the locker rooms, Buducnost held a 56-53 advantage.

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Trento came flying out of the blocks at the restart and when Jones enjoyed a successful trip to the line, the visitors edged ahead again. Mays plugged away for Buducnost, but his team totally fell apart defensively. Trento took advantage of that, piling in the points in an impressive scoring surge, led by Andrej Jakimovski and Jordan Bayehe. Massimo Cancellieri’s team couldn’t be stopped, playing highly impressive team basketball offense and scoring 30 in the penultimate quarter, which it finished on top, 68-83.

Everything went Trento’s way as the fourth quarter began, from smooth shot-making to stubborn defensive resistance that forced poor shot selection from the home team. Patrick Hassan joined the party, driving speedily for the visitors and boosting the scoreline in his first meaningful EuroCup appearance. Missed layups and turnovers became an issue for Buducnost, as the hosts saw their chances start to slide away. Andrej Zakelj’s team wouldn’t surrender and even slimmed the deficit down to five with just minutes remaining, but it wasn’t to be. Trento showcased its much-improved offense down to the final second and when all was said and done, it picked up the 96-107 victory.

Despite a valiant effort, Buducnost couldn’t contain the overwhelming offensive display from Trento, as the Italian team earned the 11-point win

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica v Dolomiti Energia Trento (2025-10-08T18:00:00.000Z)

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana rallied from 11 points down to remain perfect in Group A with an 84-99 victory over Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem. Cedevita took control of the game with a 2-24 run spanning the final two quarters. 

Big second-half run carries Cedevita to 84-99 comeback win over Jerusalem

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana rallied from 11 points down to remain perfect in Group A with an 84-99 victory over Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem. Cedevita took control of the game with a 2-24 run spanning the final two quarters. 

DJ Stewart poured in a career-high 27 points, Aleksej Nikolic also registered a career best with 22 points, and Umoja Gibson added 21 points. While Cedevita moved to 2-0, Jerusalem fell to 1-1 with the loss.  

Dymtro Skapintsev scored 15 points to pace five players in double figures for Jerusalem, which came into the game after losing an exhibition game 123-88 in New York against the Brooklyn Nets over the weekend. Jared Harper and Anthony Lamb both had 14 points. 

Stewart started the game on fire with two three-pointers for eight of the first 10 points for Cedevita, which led 5-12 early on. Jerusalem’s star guard Harper hit two treys of his own to bring the team within 15-17. But Gibson heated up with nine of his 11 points and the guests were up 17-23. Lamb followed with six straight points for Jerusalem, which pulled ahead 27-25 before the score was tied 29-29 after 10 minutes. 

Jerusalem needed nearly 2 minutes to score in the second quarter and four Stewart points helped extend the cushion to 30-38. Justin Smith scored four points to get the home side within 37-38 and then Jerusalem held Cedevita scoreless for the final 5:24 minutes. Skapintsev tallied nine points in a 16-0 finish to the first half as Jerusalem led 53-42 at the break. 

Just like at the beginning of the game, Stewart started the second half hot with eight points in helping Cedevita get back into the game 57-55 with a 4-13 run in the first 5 minutes. Cassius Winston answered with four points at the other end, but then it was time for Nikolic to take over with nine points – including the triple to even the game at 66-66. And Cedevita led 66-72 after 30 minutes.

After hitting a three-pointer at the third quarter buzzer, Joseph Girard opened the final frame with two more triples and Cedevita was leading 66-78. Lamb temporarily stopped the bleeding, but Stewart and Thomas Kennedy combined for the next nine points and Cedevita led 68-87. Jerusalem was trying to make it a ball game and was only down 79-89 with more than 2 minutes to play. But Gibson buried back-to-back three-pointers to make it 81-95 with 94 seconds to go.

Cedevita got 20+ points from three players in rallying on the road

Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2025-10-08T18:00:00.000Z)

In a thriller that went down to the wire, Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse remained undefeated in Group B by topping Turk Telekom Ankara 88-80 at Ekinox in Round 2 on Wednesday.

Bourg outlasts Turk Telekom, 88-80

In a thriller that went down to the wire, Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse remained undefeated in Group B by topping Turk Telekom Ankara 88-80 at Ekinox in Round 2 on Wednesday.

Bourg improved to 2-0 in the standings while Turk Telekom dropped to 0-2. Darius McGhee and Both Gach led the winners with 21 points apiece. Adam Mokoka added 17 while Assemian Moulare had 10 for Bourg. Marko Simonovic led Turk Telekom with 27 points and 10 rebounds. Dogus Ozdemiroglu added 14 points, 8 assists and 6 steals while Jaleen Smith had 11 points for the guests.

Gach got Bourg going with a three-pointer, then he got help from Kevin Kokila and Mokoka to give the hosts a quick 7-3 lead. Simonovic struck from downtown and Kyle Allman added a step-back jumper that tied it at 8-8. McGhee buried a couple of triples in a 10-0 run that Ricky Lindo capped with a layup, good for a 18-8 Bourg lead. Antony Labanca followed Mokoka's dunk with a driving layup that made it a 12-point game, 22-10. Moulare and an unstoppable Mokoka made the guests call a timeout at 29-14. Berkan Durmaz stepped up for Turk Telekom before Moulare's floater fixed the score at 31-17 after 10 minutes.

Kris Bankston followed a layup with a spectacular alley-oop slam early in the second quarter. Jordan Usher got on the scoreboard, and Ozdemiroglu answered Gach’s acrobatic basket with a driving layup, cutting the deficit to 35-25. Mokoka continued to lead Bourg’s offense, then Simonovic and Gach exchanged three-pointers before Durmaz kept the visitors within reach at 39-30. McGhee floated one in, and Kokila’s dunk gave Bourg some breathing room at 43-32. Simonovic and Kokila traded layups, McGhee scored off a steal, and Mokoka responded to Allman’s triple with a powerful basket-plus-foul, extending Bourg’s lead to 50-37. Simonovic narrowed the gap slightly for Turk Telekom, making it 50-39 at halftime.

Kokila hit a jump hook soon after the break. Simonovic matched that with a reverse layup and followed Ozdemirgolu's driving basket with a close basket that brought Turk Telekom within single digits, 53-45. Labanca rescued Bourg with a step-back floater, getting help from Moulare to keep the hosts way ahead, 57-47. Ozdemirgolu struck from beyond the arc and Smith followed Bankston's put-back layup with a jumper that made Bourg call a timeout at 57-54. Usher capped a 0-9 run with a power layup, as Yvann Mbaya copied him at the other end. Simonovic also scored down low, Smith hit a jumper and Ozdemiroglu struck from downtown to give Turk Telekom its first lead, 60-63, after 30 minutes.

Ozdemiroglu scored off a steal and fed Simonovic for a fast-break layup for a 60-67 score early in the fourth quarter. Mokoka struck from downtown and McGhee added back-to-back layups to keep Bourg within 67-69. Smith scored around the basket but Gach hit back-to-back triples to make Bourg regain a 73-71 lead with over 4 minutes left. Simonovic dunked and bettered Gach's slam with a three-point play, good for a 75-76 Turk Telekom lead. McGhee buried a three-pointer and made free throws, restoring an 80-76 Bourg advantage. McGhee sank a smooth step-back jumper that Ozdemiroglu erased with a driving layup. Kokila split free throws, then Simonovic hit both attempts before Mokoka's corner triple sealed the outcome down the stretch.

Darius McGhee and Both Gach helped Bourg prevail in its home opener 


Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse v Turk Telekom Ankara (2025-10-08T17:30:00.000Z)

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson has recorded its second straight win by crushing Veolia Towers Hamburg 98-76 in front of a sell-out crowd at Palais des Sports on Wednesday evening. With both new owner Richard Hsiao and club legend Nick Galis in attendance, the Greek side led from start to finish, grabbing a comfortable victory in a historic first home BKT EuroCup clash under the new management.

Aris stays perfect with 98-76 thrashing of Hamburg

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson has recorded its second straight win by crushing Veolia Towers Hamburg 98-76 in front of a sell-out crowd at Palais des Sports on Wednesday evening. With both new owner Richard Hsiao and club legend Nick Galis in attendance, the Greek side led from start to finish, grabbing a comfortable victory in a historic first home BKT EuroCup clash under the new management.

Bryce Jones led all scorers with 16 points, with Elijah Mitrou-Long bagging 15, and 18-year-old guard Panagiotis Lefas adding 13 on his EuroCup debut. For the guests, Zacharie Perrin completed a double-double of 14 points and 14 rebounds, with Leonard Thorpe scoring 13.

Aris hit the ground running with a 5-0 surge, but Perrin netted three straight buckets, including a couple of powerful dunks, to tie it at 8-8. Yet, Mitrou-Long scored 7 points off the bench and set up Bryn Forbes for a midrange jumper, with the hosts taking a 20-14 lead into the second quarter.

Two straight triples from Stylianos Poulianitis and Georgios Gkiouzelis were followed by layups from Ronnie Harrell and Vasillis Kazamias as Aris pulled away, 30-16. Hamburg responded with a 0-5 run, but five straight points by Jones restored a 39-24 lead. Then, Jakob Dwight Forester added four points to his tally from inside, with Aris securing a 45-28 cushion at halftime.

Mitrou-Long became the first player to record double digits in scoring with a jumper before six consecutive points by Forbes extended Aris’s lead to 57-36. Jones took over with five points of his own and teed up Lefas, who drilled one from deep to make it 70-45 after 30 minutes.

Both defenses loosened up in the fourth quarter, with the game turning into a back-and-forth clash. Aris head coach Bogdan Karaicic gave more playing time to youngsters such as 15-year-old Chrysostomos Chatzilamprou, who got his first EuroCup points with a triple, as well as 18-year-olds Kazamias and Lefas, who scored in double figures on his debut.

The Greek side celebrated its first home victory under new management

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2025-10-08T17:00:00.000Z)

NINERS Chemnitz lit up a packed gym in its first-ever BKT EuroCup game on home court with a comprehensive 86-67 Group B drubbing of Lietkabelis Panevezys in Round 2, making amends for a tough 89-86 overtime loss at Panionios Athens in the opener.

Chemnitz routs Lietkabelis, 86-67, to earn maiden EuroCup win 

NINERS Chemnitz lit up a packed gym in its first-ever BKT EuroCup game on home court with a comprehensive 86-67 Group B drubbing of Lietkabelis Panevezys in Round 2, making amends for a tough 89-86 overtime loss at Panionios Athens in the opener.

Ty Brewer scored 17 of his 19 points in the first half as Chemnitz romped to a 53-29 lead at the interval, taking the game by the scruff of the neck as the hosts shot 7 of 12 from long range and 10 of 13 from inside in the opening 20 minutes.

Kevin Yebo chipped in with 13 points for the home team, Nike Silende netted 12, Kostja Mushidi added 11 and Yordan Minchev amassed 10 to underline a flowing team effort as Chemnitz fired on all cylinders for three quarters before taking its foot off the gas in the last eight minutes of a lop-sided contest.

At the other end, Kristian Kullamae led Lietkabelis on 13 points while Jamel Morris scored 11 and Gabrielius Maldunas added 10 for the misfiring visitors, who netted a mere 5 of 25 shots from downtown and a very modest 20 of 48 from inside.

The home fans created an electrifying atmosphere and the German side responded instantly, racing into a 28-17 lead at the end of the first quarter as Amadou Sow sank all nine of his points in the opening 10 minutes.

Brewer, who scored six points in the first period, took over as he drained several long-range shots in the second quarter as Chemnitz hit top gear and pulled away into an unassailable lead, throwing its noisy supporters into raptures.

Lietkabelis entered the second half with renewed purpose but Chemnitz held firm to protect its big lead as the hosts stood their ground thanks to tight defense. The Lithuanian side’s head coach Nenad Canak warned his players time and again that they were getting trapped into playing at Chemnitz’s pace, but to no avail as the visitors were unable to keep up with the German outfit’s high tempo.

The writing was on the wall for the visitors after their deficit swelled to 76-46 early in the fourth and only then did Chemnitz slow down to a certain extent, allowing Lietkabelis to slash the deficit as the hosts went through the motions in the last few minutes.

That did not spoil the jubilant mood in the gym, however, as the home supporters treated Chemnitz to a standing ovation and the German side showed the potential to be a surprise package in its inaugural EuroCup season.

The competition’s debutant enjoyed a perfect curtain raiser on its home court to demolish a more experienced rival

NINERS Chemnitz v Lietkabelis Panevezys (2025-10-08T17:00:00.000Z)

Bahcesehir College Istanbul claimed a convincing home victory over Umana Reyer Venice by winning 93-74 at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall, with the Turkish side remaining unbeaten through the first two rounds of the new EuroCup season. After a back-and-forth battle in the first half, Bahcesehir took charge in the second and never looked back. 

Bahcesehir stays unbeaten, holds off Reyer, 93-74

Bahcesehir College Istanbul claimed a convincing home victory over Umana Reyer Venice by winning 93-74 at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall, with the Turkish side remaining unbeaten through the first two rounds of the new EuroCup season. After a back-and-forth battle in the first half, Bahcesehir took charge in the second and never looked back. 

The hosts were led by Trevion Williams, who posted a 16-point, 10-rebound double-double in addition to a game-high PIR of 21. He was helped by Malachi Flynn, who recorded 16 points and 8 assists and a PIR of 20, while Balsa Koprivica added 15 points. For Reyer, RJ Cole had 14 points and 6 assists, and Stefan Nikolic contributed 13 points.

Bahcesehir started the game strong, with Williams scoring the first points inside. From Reyer, Kyle Wiltjer responded with a three-pointer at the other end as both teams traded early buckets in a fast-paced start. Midway through the quarter, Bahcesehir found its rhythm and pushed the lead to double digits, 17-7. The home side built its early advantage through quick transitions and an up-tempo offense, closing the first 10 minutes ahead, 25-15.

The second quarter opened with Flynn scoring from the free-throw line, while Reyer answered with a three-pointer from Stefan Nikolic. The visitors started to find their rhythm by matching Bahcesehir’s pace and improving their perimeter accuracy. Reyer also benefited from solid bench contributions, with Nikolic leading the way with 9 points in the period. A late layup by Ky Bowman trimmed the gap to three, sending the teams to halftime with Bahcesehir up 46-43.

The third quarter opened with both teams tightening up defensively, slowing down the tempo compared to the first half. Reyer struggled to find open shots, scoring just 5 points in the period. Bahcesehir, the EuroCup’s steals leader after Round 1, forced Reyer multiple turnovers and quickly turned defense into offense. Williams stood out on both ends of the floor, showing creativity and efficiency as Bahcesehir closed the quarter leading 67-48.

The last 10 minutes opened with a three-pointer from Hunter Hale, but it was Flynn’s performance that ultimately sealed the victory for Bahcesehir. As the quarter wound down, both coaches started giving minutes to players with fewer minutes. Among them, 24-year-old player Goktug Bas made his debut in the game, contributing with 5 points. Reyer struggled with turnovers, committing 17 in total, as Bahcesehir closed out the game with a 19-point win.

After winning at Cluj last week, Marko Barac's men improved to 2-0

Bahcesehir College Istanbul v Umana Reyer Venice (2025-10-08T16:00:00.000Z)

Round 2 of the 2025-26 EuroCup season has started. Check out the Game Center in order to see how the teams got on.

Game Center: Round 2

## Wednesday, October 8

### [Bahcesehir College Istanbul 93-74 Umana Reyer Venice](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/bahcesehir-college-istanbul-umana-reyer-venice/U2025/14/)

Bahcesehir claimed a convincing home victory over Reyer by winning 93-74 at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall, with the Turkish side remaining unbeaten through the first two rounds of the new EuroCup season. After a back-and-forth battle in the first half, Bahcesehir took charge in the second and never looked back. The hosts were led by Trevion Williams, who posted a 16-point, 10-rebound double-double in addition to a game-high PIR of 21. He was helped by Malachi Flynn, who recorded 16 points and 8 assists and a PIR of 20, while Balsa Koprivica added 15 points. For Reyer, RJ Cole had 14 points and 6 assists, and Stefan Nikolic contributed 13 points.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">💪 Evimizde kazanıyoruz!<br><br>BKT EuroCup | 2. Hafta | Maç Sonucu<br>🏀 Bahçeşehir Koleji 93 - 74 Umana Reyer Venezia<br><br>•⁠ ⁠Trevion Williams: 16 sayı, 10 ribaund, 2 asist<br>•⁠ ⁠Malachi Flynn: 16 sayı, 3 ribaund, 8 asist<br>•⁠ ⁠⁠Balša Koprivića: 15 sayı, 4 ribaund, <br>•⁠… <a href="https://t.co/41BNdPp5ey">pic.twitter.com/41BNdPp5ey</a></p>&mdash; Bahçeşehir Koleji Spor Kulübü (@BKBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BKBasketbol/status/1975985084890268049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [NINERS Chemnitz 86-67 Lietkabelis Panevezys](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/niners-chemnitz-lietkabelis-panevezys/U2025/17/)

Chemnitz lit up a packed gym in its first-ever EuroCup game on home court with a comprehensive 86-67 Group B drubbing of Lietkabelis in Round 2, making amends for a tough 89-86 overtime loss at Panionios in the opener. Ty Brewer scored 17 of his 19 points in the first half, Kevin Yebo chipped in with 13 points for the home team, Nike Silende netted 12, Kostja Mushidi added 11 and Yordan Minchev amassed 10. At the other end, Kristian Kullamae led Lietkabelis on 13 points while Jamel Morris scored 11 and Gabrielius Maldunas added 10.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">NINERS WIN 🧡<br><br>Erstes EuroCup Heimspiel, erster EuroCup Sieg! 🔥 Wir beschützen unsere Festung und gewinnen hochverdient mit 86:67!<br><br>🔝 Der Topscorer ist Ty Brewer mit 19 Punkten<br><br>📸 <a href="https://twitter.com/ernestouhlmann?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ernestouhlmann</a> <br><br>📺 Alle Spiele des <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@eurocup</a> Live und auf Abruf bei <a href="https://twitter.com/MagentaSport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@magentasport</a> <a href="https://t.co/tHJyJm5tL0">pic.twitter.com/tHJyJm5tL0</a></p>&mdash; NINERS Chemnitz (@ninerschemnitz) <a href="https://twitter.com/ninerschemnitz/status/1976003250571845813?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Aris Thessaloniki Betsson 98-76 Veolia Towers Hamburg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/aris-thessaloniki-betsson-veolia-towers-hamburg/U2025/13/)

Aris has recorded its second straight win by crushing Hamburg 98-76 in front of a sell-out crowd at Palais des Sports on Wednesday evening. With both new owner Richard Hsiao and club legend Nick Galis in attendance, the Greek side led from start to finish, grabbing a comfortable victory in a historic first home BKT EuroCup clash under the new management. Bryce Jones led all scorers with 16 points, with Elijah Mitrou-Long bagging 15, and 18-year-old guard Panagiotis Lefas adding 13 on his EuroCup debut. For the guests, Zacharie Perrin completed a double-double of 14 points and 14 rebounds, with Leonard Thorpe scoring 13.

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### [Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse 88-80 Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/cosea-jl-bourg-en-bresse-turk-telekom-ankara/U2025/19/)

In a thriller that went down to the wire, Bourg remained undefeated in Group B by topping Turk Telekom 88-80 at Ekinox in Round 2 on Wednesday. Bourg improved to 2-0 in the standings while Turk Telekom dropped to 0-2. Darius McGhee and Both Gach led the winners with 21 points apiece. Adam Mokoka added 17 while Assemian Moulare had 10 for Bourg. Marko Simonovic led Turk Telekom with 27 points and 10 rebounds. Dogus Ozdemiroglu added 14 points, 8 assists and 6 steals while Jaleen Smith had 11 points for the guests.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">VICTOIRE ✅<br><br>COSEA JL Bourg - 88 🆚 80 - <a href="https://twitter.com/TT_Basketbol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TT_Basketbol</a><br><br>La Jeu s&#39;impose dans les dernières minutes et décroche la 1ʳᵉ victoire de la saison à la maison !! 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeRedy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeRedy</a>｜<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadToGreatness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadToGreatness</a> ｜<a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/o9BMtuJURF">pic.twitter.com/o9BMtuJURF</a></p>&mdash; JL Bourg Basket (@JLBourgBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JLBourgBasket/status/1976011453963665784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem 84-99 Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/hapoel-bank-yahav-jerusalem-cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/U2025/12/)

Cedevita Olimpija rallied from 11 points down to remain perfect in Group A with an 84-99 victory over Jerusalem. Cedevita took control of the game with a 2-24 run spanning the final two quarters. DJ Stewart poured in a career-high 27 points, Aleksej Nikolic also registered a career best with 22 points, and Umoja Gibson added 21 points. While Cedevita moved to 2-0, Jerusalem fell to 1-1 with the loss. Dymtro Skapintsev scored 15 points to pace five players in double figures for Jerusalem, which came into the game after losing an exhibition game 123-88 in New York against the Brooklyn Nets over the weekend. Jared Harper and Anthony Lamb both had 14 points.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sl" dir="ltr">KONEC TEKME | Sijajen drugi polčas za novo pomembno zmago! Bravo, Zmaji!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZmajevaDruzina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZmajevaDruzina</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadToGreatness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadToGreatness</a> <a href="https://t.co/EPQnLFOiDH">pic.twitter.com/EPQnLFOiDH</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (@KKCedOL) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL/status/1976012918987853836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Buducnost VOLI Podgorica 96-107 Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/buducnost-voli-podgorica-dolomiti-energia-trento/U2025/20/)

The MORACA Sports Center came alive on Wednesday night, as Trento secured its first victory of the EuroCup campaign at Buducnost in a back-and-forth affair. The result moves both teams to 1-1 so far this season. Piling in an incredible 52 points more than it managed last week, Trento stepped up impressively. Bouncing back from a disappointing performance last time out, Devante Jones dazzled throughout, earning his EuroCup career high with 24 points, dishing out 7 and finishing with a PIR of 29. Five of Jones’s teammates finished on double figures also, most notably 17-year-old Cheickh Niang and 18-year-old Patrick Hassan, who stepped up in the absence of multiple key pieces. To top off a jubilant night, veteran guard Toto Forray became the first player to compete in 150 EuroCup games.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Big one 🔥🖤🦅 <a href="https://t.co/LUgw8hEjPM">pic.twitter.com/LUgw8hEjPM</a></p>&mdash; Dolomiti Energia Trento (@AquilaBasketTN) <a href="https://twitter.com/AquilaBasketTN/status/1976019659163050168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [BAXI Manresa 74-62 Slask Wroclaw](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/baxi-manresa-slask-wroclaw/U2025/11/)

Manresa collected its first-ever EuroCup win by downing the visiting Slask 74-62 at Pavello Nou Congost on Wednesday night. The hosts trailed 14-17 after 10 minutes, but an 11-0 run midway through the second period granted them a 36-28 halftime lead. Eventually, Manresa reached a game-high 17-point advantage, 64-47, midway through the last period. Grant Golden led Manresa on offense with 14 points, Koadinichi Akobundu-Ehiogu added 13, Agustin Ubal had 12 and Alphonso Plumer contributed 10 to push the Spanish side to a record of 1-1. Blazej Kulinowski, Jakub Urbaniak and Noah Kirkwood scored 9 apiece for Slask, which slips to 0-2.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">FINAL del 🚨 𝟰𝗤<br><br>74 🔴 𝗕𝗔𝗫𝗜 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮<br>62 🇵🇱 <a href="https://twitter.com/WKS_SlaskBasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WKS_SlaskBasket</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SOMHIManresa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SOMHIManresa</a></p>&mdash; BAXI Manresa (@BasquetManresa) <a href="https://twitter.com/BasquetManresa/status/1976030002694221971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Tuesday, October 7

### [Neptunas Klaipeda 102-107 U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/neptunas-klaipeda-u-bt-cluj-napoca/U2025/15/)

Cluj grabbed its first win of the 2025-26 EuroCup campaign by beating Neptunas 102-107 in a hard-fought battle at Svyturio Arena. Led by Fatts Russell’s 37 points and 5 assists, Cluj stayed solid in the closing minutes to secure an important home win. In addition to Russell, the visitors could lean on Mitch Creek, who had 18 points and 4 rebounds, and Karel Guzman, who contributed 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Nathan Mensah also delivered a double-double with 15 points and 13 boards for a PIR of 26. On the other side, Donatas Tarolis paced Neptunas with 23 points and 5 assists, followed by Arnas Velicka, who finished with 19 points and 7 assists.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What a game... the winner <a href="https://twitter.com/UBTCluj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UBTCluj</a> ✅<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadToGreatness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadToGreatness</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ua7sSDOt3x">pic.twitter.com/Ua7sSDOt3x</a></p>&mdash; BKT EuroCup (@EuroCup) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup/status/1975625310990442874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>

### [ratiopharm ulm 103-96 Panionios Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/ratiopharm-ulm-panionios-athens/U2025/18/)

Ulm won its first home game of the EuroCup season with a thrilling 103-96 victory over Panionios to remain perfect in Group B. Ulm at times led by as many as 11 points but it was a tight battle throughout, the hosts needing their 16 three-pointers en route to a 2-0 record. Christian Sengfelder and Christopher Ledlum both scored 20 points for Ulm while Nelson Weidemann hit 4 three-pointers for 16 points, Mark Smith had 14 points and Tobias Jensen chipped in 13 points and 4 assists. Panionios dropped its first game of the season for a 1-1 mark. Opening-round hero Jaylen Hands poured in 23 points and Matt Lewis scored 18 points, both players hitting 4 three-pointers in the defeat.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙚𝙨 🔥<br> <br>Beim ersten 𝘛𝘢𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘶𝘯𝘨 gewinnen wir in einer spannenden Crunchtime gegen Panionios Athen.<br> <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> | 📷 Harry Langer <a href="https://t.co/e5vDaeyz61">pic.twitter.com/e5vDaeyz61</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/1975642560405143639?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Besiktas GAIN Istanbul 99-73 London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/besiktas-gain-istanbul-london-lions/U2025/16/)

Besiktas cruised to an emphatic 99-73 home win over the London Lions, improving to 1-1 in Group B while its opponents suffered a second successive crushing defeat. Croatian big man Ante Zizic paced a balanced Besiktas roster on 17 points, leading a pack of six home players who finished on double digits. Vito Brown scored 16 points for the Turkish outfit, Berk Ugurlu netted 12 while Yigit Arslan, Devon Dotson and Brynton Lemar chipped in with 11 each. Amin Adamu led the Lions on 14 points, Joel Scott added 13 and Tarik Phillip netted 12, including a spectacular dunk midway in the second half. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Akatlar&#39;da galibiyet bizim! 😎<br><br>Beşiktaş GAİN 99-73 London Lions | Maç Sonucu <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheBlackEagleRises?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheBlackEagleRises</a> 🦅 <a href="https://t.co/3nEdKIavVn">pic.twitter.com/3nEdKIavVn</a></p>&mdash; Beşiktaş GAİN (@BJK_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJK_Basketbol/status/1975636803291111712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>

Cluj, Ulm and Besiktas were Tuesday night's winners

Game Center: Two road winners from Wednesday's seven games

Neptunas Klaipeda v U-BT Cluj-Napoca (2025-10-07T16:00:00.000Z)

ratiopharm Ulm v Panionios Athens (2025-10-07T17:00:00.000Z)

Besiktas GAIN Istanbul v London Lions (2025-10-07T17:00:00.000Z)

BAXI Manresa v Slask Wroclaw (2025-10-08T18:45:00.000Z)

Check out what the protagonists are saying ahead of Round 2 of the 2025-26 EuroCup season, and who might be missing in action.

Round 2: Pregame quotes and injury reports

## Wednesday, October 8

### Bahcesehir College Istanbul vs. Umana Reyer Venice (18:00 CEST)

**Neven Spahija, Reyer head coach**

"We have a top-level challenge awaiting us in Istanbul. Bahçeşehir is an excellent team, and the results speak for themselves: they have dominated the games we've analyzed, both in the EuroCup and the Turkish League. They possess a deep roster, with quality players both in the starting five and coming off the bench, which makes them, without a doubt, among the contenders for the final EuroCup victory. We are well aware of the difficulty, but we are here with a precise goal: to take a step forward in our growth path. We are only at the beginning of the season, and the key is consistency. We want to build on the solid defense we showed in our last outing, improve our execution on offense, but above all, remain focused on competing at our maximum potential for the entire forty minutes."

**Leonardo Candi, Reyer guard**

"First of all, I'm very happy that we got the first win in the domestic league. Now, we dive into the EuroCup. We have prepared for the game against a well-equipped team with strong players. We are definitely expecting a hostile environment, so we'll have to be good at managing that aspect as well. We need to focus on our own things, continue on our path of growth, and do what the coach asks of us, always staying positive and proactive to try and get the win."

**Injury report**: Reyer confirmed there are no injured players for Round 2.

### NINERS Chemnitz vs. Lietkabelis Panevezys (19:00 CEST)

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### Aris Thessaloniki Betsson vs. Veolia Towers Hamburg (19:00 CEST)

**Bogdan Karaicic, Aris head coach**

"Hamburg is a good team and has the right philosophy in the way they play. They lost a few games early in the season, but we’re not in our best shape either, given the injuries we’re dealing with. I respect Hamburg, they’re not an easy opponent, and it won’t be an easy game for us."

**Bryce Jones, Aris guard**

"I’m really excited and looking forward to having our fans in the arena to support us in this big game. We’re ready. It’s in the nature of our job to move forward after every game. We’re dealing with some injuries, but we’ll do our best to keep pushing ahead."

### Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse vs. Turk Telekom Ankara (19:30 CEST)

**Frederic Fauthoux, Bourg head coach**

"Turk Telekom is a team full of talent and experience, with players who are familiar with European competitions. We'll need to put in a strong performance to win at home. They'll want to react just like us, so it'll be a great game."

**Tre Mitchell, Bourg forward**

"It’s our first home game so it’s important to have a good first impression for our crowd. Turk Telekom is a talented team with experienced players. They shoot a lot, so we have to be disciplined and try to slow them down. We're looking forward to playing in front of our fans at home. We're ready to fight and give it our all!"

**Injury report**: Will McDowell-White will be out for this game

### Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (20:00 CEST)

**Zvezdan Mitrovic, Cedevita Olimpija head coach**

"We have a series of demanding games ahead of us, so the wins in the opening matchups of the EuroCup and ABA League are extremely important. We are still in the phase of getting to know each other and building team chemistry. Hapoel is among the main favorites to win the EuroCup title. They have added quality reinforcements to last season’s roster, and the club operates with a large budget. Last season, we pulled off a big surprise against them in Bulgaria, which opened the door for us to the playoffs, while in the first part of the season in Ljubljana, they beat us convincingly. This season, they’ve further strengthened their team with several quality players. They are the favorites, but we will try to surprise them again. We’ll use the one day we have in Ljubljana to prepare as best as possible, and on Tuesday we’re already heading to Belgrade, followed by a trip to Podgorica."

**Thomas Kennedy, Cedevita Olimpija center**

"The game against Hapoel will be an important test for us, as it will show how we can perform in a demanding EuroCup road game. In every competition, wins in such away games carry great weight—alongside those we need to secure on our home court. The team is still building chemistry and getting to know each other, so this game will be an excellent opportunity to continue our process of growth and progress."

**David Skara, Cedevita Olimpija center**

"We’ve achieved two important victories that have boosted the team’s confidence, helped build the right chemistry, and delighted our fans. Now we face two challenging but very important away games. Both opponents we’ll meet this week are quality teams, but we’re heading into these matches with confidence. Hapoel and Buducnost achieved excellent results in international competitions last season, and both teams have further strengthened their rosters, so we know the task ahead won’t be easy. Nevertheless, we’ll give our best to return to Ljubljana with two wins."

### Buducnost VOLI Podgorica vs. Dolomiti Energia Trento (20:00 CEST)

**Andrej Zakelj, Buducnost head coach**

"We must be ready, first and foremost, for their fast-paced game. Although they suffered a loss in the first round of the EuroCup, in the Italian league they recorded an impressive 40-point victory. They score many easy points and play extremely quickly, making them a very athletic team. Our primary task is to get back on defense quickly and try to limit their transition game as much as possible. Their style relies heavily on one-on-one actions and pick-and-rolls, so focus and toughness will be key for this match. On offense, we need to play smart. They are aggressive, and our goal is to punish their defensive weaknesses, play with confidence, and secure the win."

**Oleksandr Kovliar, Buducnost forward**

"It's a good team we’re facing, very fast and athletic, so we need to be fully focused on defense and try to limit their speed and quick transitions. I think that will be our main plan for the game. We know they can score easily if we’re not alert, so it’s crucial that we communicate on the court, stay aggressive, and make smart decisions on both ends. If we execute our game plan and stay disciplined, I believe we can control the tempo and give ourselves the best chance to win."

**Injury report**: Buducnost has confirmed it has no reported injuries for Round 2.

**DeVante’ Jones, Trento guard**

"In our next EuroCup game we’ll face Buducnost, a very solid team full of veterans. I know their group well because I faced them twice last year in the ABA League: they’re a physical team with a lot of talent in the backcourt, like Yogi Ferrell and Mays, and they have strong big men and very athletic forwards. It’s going to be an important game for us - we’re coming off a great win against Cantu that gave us confidence and good momentum, also thanks to our amazing fans. We’re heading to Podgorica with confidence, knowing that if we bring the same energy and intensity we showed \[over the weekend\], we can compete and give ourselves a real chance to win."

### BAXI Manresa vs. Slask Wroclaw (20:45 CEST)

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## Tuesday, October 7

### Neptunas Klaipeda vs. U-BT Cluj-Napoca (18:00 CEST)

**Mihai Silvasan, Cluj head coach**

"A new EuroCup game that we want to win, even though it’s an away match. We’ll be facing a tough team that had a really strong start in the Lithuanian League, but I truly believe we have the necessary tools to win."

**Dusan Miletic, Cluj center**

"Even though we lost in the first round, we showed that we can play good basketball that can help us get on the winning track. We’ll be facing a strong opponent, but we’ll do everything we can to get the win."

### ratiopharm Ulm vs. Panionios Athens (19:00 CEST)

**Ty Harrelson, Ulm head coach**

"Panionios is one of the new teams in the EuroCup. They've only played two games this season, which makes preparation difficult for us. They also won against Chemnitz; we shouldn't underestimate them. It will be important for us to implement our game plan and match the physicality of their big center. It's always nice to see new faces in the arena. We want to inspire the young audience with our bold style of play for this wonderful sport."

**Luka Pavicevic, Panionios head coach**

"Our second round of the EuroCup leads us back to another strong German team, as we're going to be guests at Ulm. We're expecting another very competitive and intense opponent at their court this time. They went through four victories last week and we are hoping for a strong game in their court and against an opponent who has proven its presence in the BBL and in the EuroCup."

**Michalis Lountzis, Panionios guard**

"We expect a tough game against a very good and quality team that already has four wins in as many games in both the EuroCup and the German League. We know how difficult this game will be, but we want to show improvement and be fully ready to present the image of a good team."

### Besiktas GAIN Istanbul vs. London Lions (19:00 CEST)

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Bryce Jones spoke with Euroleague.net's Javier Gancedo to discuss his start to life with Aris BC, his return to the EuroCup, and much more.

Bryce Jones, Aris: 'There's no ceiling for me'

[Bryce Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/bryce-jones/012621/) made a powerful statement in his BKT EuroCup return, leading [Aris Thessaloniki Betsson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/aris-thessaloniki-betsson/ari/) to an impressive [81–85 road win against Umana Reyer Venice](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/aris-roars-its-way-to-81-85-win-at-reyer/) to open the 2025–26 season. Jones was everywhere at Palasport Taliercio, finishing with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, which saw him earn him co-MVP of the Round honors.

No stranger to the competition, Jones previously played in the EuroCup with [U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/u-bt-cluj-napoca/clu/), helping the team reach the 2023–24 quarterfinals. Last season, he was the Adriatic League’s top scorer, averaging 18.5 points per game for Igokea. Now with Aris, he feels he’s found the perfect fit — playing for a coach who believes in him, a GM like Nikos Zisis who offers elite insight, and in front of a fan base that lives and breathes basketball.

"I am honored to play here. I love playing for historic clubs — it feels different," Jones told Javier Gancedo of Euroleague.net. "I’m just super excited for what the future holds for this club. I am a part of the beginning of a new era for Aris basketball. I take pride in that and am just thankful that I am in this position. Like I said, it has been an amazing experience so far."

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**Q: Congrats on the big win in Venice. How much of a statement was it to beat one of the top teams on the road? What allowed you to perform so well, both personally and as a team?**

"Honestly, I just feel like I worked extremely hard up to that point. Our preseason was up and down, which was good for us. We were learning our strengths and weaknesses, and once we figured out what our niche was, Coach \[Bogdan Karaicic\] gave me a leadership role and I just took full advantage of it. The preparation, the hard work... we practiced really hard before that game. That helped us win a tough one on the road.

"And our fans being there made it not feel like a road game. They’re loud, they cheer whether we're winning or losing. So in the back of my mind, I knew we had support no matter how the game went, and it just turned out in our favor."

**Q: You made an immediate impact in your first EuroCup game with Aris. Besides Coach Karaicic's support, was there anything specific you worked on over the past year and a half away from the EuroCup?**

"Yeah, it's definitely a mix of both. First, I want to thank Bogdan for believing in me and giving me the confidence I have. He lets me play my game, and that’s a player’s dream — to play freely. We don’t have to hesitate or second-guess our actions, and that gives us an edge.

"Personally, I just invest in myself every summer. I train really hard. We only get a short offseason — two months, really. Most people take time off, but I don’t. I take pride in the hard work, knowing that when big opportunities come, I’ll be ready. So yeah, credit to Coach, and credit to myself for being disciplined and consistent with how I train and take care of my body."

**Q: You’ve returned to the EuroCup after a year in the Adriatic League, where you were the top scorer. How do you feel you’ve improved since your last EuroCup stint?**

"I think you nailed it — experience. This is my eighth season, my second time in the EuroCup. I’ve also played two years in the BCL. I’ve had different roles — at Cluj, I didn’t always have the ball. Some nights I had to be aggressive, but mostly I was there to get guys involved, be unselfish. Coach \[Mihai\] Silvasan really pushed me on that, and I bought in. We finished second, and I learned how to be a star in my role.

"Then last season, I played for one of my old coaches at FMP in the BCL, and he let me play my game. I got to play on a big stage again, which helped a lot. Playing both roles — role player and leader — gave me a new understanding of how to approach the game. And now, the game has slowed down for me. I can read everything better, and I feel like I’m in full control."

**Q: You played with Johnathan Stark at Murray State, and he played for Aris a couple of years ago. Did you talk to him before signing?**

"For sure. When Aris called, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew Stark had played here, so I hit him up immediately. I asked about the off-court stuff — what the city was like, what living here felt like. He had nothing but good things to say. He said the city was alive, the living conditions were great, and the fans were amazing. I trusted him because we’ve been teammates, and he didn’t lie — everything he said has been true. It’s working out pretty well."

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**Q: You also have Nikos Zisis as GM, a EuroLeague champion and someone with high basketball IQ. What’s it like having him around?**

"I take full advantage of that every day. During preseason, he was around a lot — quiet, observing. I’m kind of the same way. After a tournament, when I felt stuck, I started asking him questions. I wanted to see the game through his eyes. He was a different kind of point guard than me — more pass-first, amazing vision. He gave me some gems that I’ll keep to myself, but most importantly, he gave me confidence.

"He told me not to overthink, just be who I am. That’s what everyone is seeing now: Bryce Jones being Bryce Jones. I’m just being myself, and he’s in my corner, boosting me with confidence every day. I ask him a million questions — I hope he doesn’t get tired of me — but I want to keep learning. He’s genuine, he’ll do anything to help me, and I’m thankful to have someone like that in my corner."

**Q: Have you missed the EuroCup since you were last in it?**

"Yes, for sure. When you come to Europe, you want to play in the EuroLeague or EuroCup — these are the top leagues. When I was in Cluj, I was super excited to put that EuroCup jersey on. I didn’t get to come back right away, but I always knew if I did, I’d be ready. I missed it — the pace, the physicality, the skill level. I love everything about this league, and I’m just happy to be back and thriving."

**Q: What’s it like playing in front of Aris fans?**

"Man, I can’t even put it into words. For most of my career, I’ve been waiting to play for fans like this. They’re so passionate, so connected to the players. I’m a passionate player, and they match that energy. It’s bigger than basketball — they’re our backbone. When the players and the fans align, they’re unstoppable. Aris is big on energy — this whole club runs on it. This is exactly what I prayed for: big crowds, ecstatic fans. I’m blessed to be here. Just yesterday, I was out with my family and people were honking their horns. This is real love — nothing fake about it. I’m genuinely enjoying the process here, and it’s only been two months. It already feels amazing."

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**Q: You’ve worked your way up from JuCo to Montenegro to now. Does that make this moment even sweeter?**

"Of course. What I’ve learned — and am still learning — is that it’s all about the journey. It’s not how you start or where you finish, it’s what you do in between. I wouldn’t change anything I went through to get here. It was hard, for sure. I felt overlooked for a long time. But I never stopped believing in myself. I don’t seek validation, I hold myself accountable. Every day I wake up, I’m writing my own story. I started from the bottom, but I’m working my way up.

"There's no ceiling for me.

"I’m going to keep pushing and see how far I can go. You can’t play forever, so while I’m here, I’m giving it everything. At the end of my career, I just want to say I did it my way. I know more obstacles will come — every year is different. You’ve got to adapt, adjust, and keep moving. I appreciate the grind, because it’s what brought me here."

**Q: Aris is aiming high this season. How does it feel to be part of that rebuild?**

"It’s an honor. That’s what caught my eye when they called. New management, new staff — they want to bring the culture back. Aris is a historic club. And if you know me, you know I’m all about history. I’ve done some remarkable things in basketball, and this just adds another chapter.

"I am a part of the beginning of a new era for Aris basketball.

"It feels like home. No complaints. Everyone comes in smiling, the energy is great. In Europe, you hear stories about places being difficult, but this isn’t that place anymore. They’re renovating, changing things fast, and I’m just happy to be part of it."

**Q: Finally, what’s your personal goal this season?**

"I just want to keep evolving, keep growing. I want to win—I hate losing. If I can stay healthy, lead my team, and keep building with this club, I’ll be happy. But I'm not putting any limits on it.

"Like I said, there’s no ceiling for me."

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