Rayjon Tucker helped Umana Reyer Venice rally late to beat Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana 95-87 on Tuesday at Palasport Taliercio. The victory lifted Reyer's record to 2-4 on the season, while winless Cedevita dropped its 11th consecutive game dating back to last season. 

Umana Reyer Venezia rallies to beat Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana 95-87

Rayjon Tucker helped Umana Reyer Venice rally late to beat Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana 95-87 on Tuesday at Palasport Taliercio. The victory lifted Reyer's record to 2-4 on the season, while winless Cedevita dropped its 11th consecutive game dating back to last season.

The score was 70-81 when Aamir Simms scored 4 points in a 9-0 run that turned the game around. Tucker scored 13 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, including the go-ahead triple with 1:24 remaining. Barry Brown led six Reyer scorers in double figures with 21 points. Simms finished with 12 points and Kyle Wiltjer, Marco Spissu and Amedeo Tessitori netted 8 each. Simms added 8 rebounds and Spissu dished 8 assists.

Amadou Sow and Jaka Blazic paced Cedevita with 16 points each. Karlo Matkovic tallied 14 points and 9 rebounds and Klemen Prepelic went for 12 points and a career-high 14 assists in defeat. 

Game News

### Blazic helps the visitors jump in front

The teams traded shots early with Wiltjer standing out for the hosts and Sow for the visitors. Neither team led by more than a shot until Shawn Jones gave Cedevita a 14-18 lead. Despite an Alexander O'Connell slam, Blazic heated up from deep to add to the Cedevita advantage. Blazic banked in a jumper for a 21-27 lead after 10 minutes.  

Reyer stayed close and got within 27-29 on a three by Andea De Nicolao. Cedevita responded with back-to-back threes by Jaka Klobucar and Sow. Brown took charge for Reyer, but the hosts had no answer for Sow, who made it 34-41. Matkovic's alley-oop slam stretched the margin to 9. Reyer raced back with 6 straight points before Matkovic made it 42-47 at the break.

Game Videos

### Cedevita extends the difference through Prepelic

Prepelic got going with a pair of jumpers and an assist for Cedevita, though strong play by Tessitori kept Reyer in it. His dunk trimmed the deficit to 54-57.  Jones scored twice in the paint as Cedevita pumped its cushion up to 8, prompting a Reyer timeout. The stoppage did not help much as Prepelic netted free throws and set up Rok Radovic for a triple to make it 56-69. The hosts chipped into the difference, but a free throw by Prepelic ended the third quarter with Cedevita ahead 62-72.

### Tucker ignites Reyer rally

Reyer threatened with a ferocious slam by Tucker and a three by Brown, though Cedevita kept pace. Tessitori fouled out with more than 6 minutes remaining and the visitors restored a double-digit lead with the resulting free throws. Quick baskets by Simms and Brown gave Reyer hope. The run continued and a three by Tucker capped a 9-0 march that made it 79-81. After Prepelic free throws, Brown sank a triple to get his team within 1. Brown would tie it at 84-84 with a layup with 2:24 on the clock. Tucker drilled the go-ahead three exactly 1 minute later. A triple by Spissu gave Reyer a 90-85 lead with 54.4 seconds remaining and Cedevita never recovered.

The hosts trailed by as many as 12 in the fourth quarter before rallying for the win.

Reyer rallies to beat Cedevita 95-87

Umana Reyer Venice v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2023-11-07T19:00:00.000Z)

7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys used a first-quarter blitz to take control for good and held off a late Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse charge to prevail 100-96 on Tuesday night at Kalnapilio Arena in the first game of Round 6 in the BKT EuroCup. 

7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys shoots its way past Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse, 100-96

7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys used a first-quarter blitz to take control for good and held off a late Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse charge to prevail 100-96 on Tuesday night at Kalnapilio Arena in the first game of Round 6 in the BKT EuroCup. With the President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, looking on, Lietkabelis put a three-game losing streak to bed in improving to 2-4 on the season.

Deividas Sirvydis starred with 27 points, including 11-of-11 free-throw shooting, plus 5 assists to lead the winners and Gediminas Orelik added 18 points of which 8 came in the final 4 minutes. Paulius Valinskas and Nikola Popovic each contributed 15 points and Martynas Varnas had 12.

Teenage sensation Zaccharie Risacher scored 18 for Bourg, which dropped to 4-2 in Group B. Bryce Brown netted 16 points, EJ Rowland paired 15 points with 5 assists, Isiaha Mike tallied 13 points and 4 steals and Godwin Omenaka scored 12 in defeat.

### Three-point barrage fuels home team's start

Risacher sank the game's first three-pointer to put Bourg up 2-5, but Orelik scored twice in a 7-0 run to give the hosts the lead. Orelink and Vytenis Lipkevicius each struck from deep and Sirvydis did so twice as Lietkabelis raced to a 21-8 lead. Omenaka and Jeremy Morgan revived the visitors only to see Valinskas and Varnas both join the three-point party. Five different players combined to shoot 8 for 8 from behind the arc as Lietkabelis took a 30-14 lead after 10 minutes.

Maksim Salash and Rowland stood out as Bourg scored the first 6 points of the second quarter before Lietkabelis coach Nenad Canak called a timeout. Nevertheless, after a steal, a Kevin Kokila layup and a three by Brown, it was 30-25. Liutauras Lelevicius ended a 4-minute scoreless drought for Lietkabelis, but Bourg got within 37-35 on a dunk by Kokila. The hosts regrouped and after a Sirvydis shot on the halftime buzzer, the score was 47-39.

A pull-up three by Valinskas opened the scoring in the second half. Popovic scored twice to keep Lietkabelis rolling. Although Brown stepped up for Bourg, he did not have much help and Sirvydis made it 59-49 midway through the third quarter. Sirvydis remained hot as the teams traded shots. Bourg's press started to cause some trouble for the hosts, who led 72-61 through three quarters.  

### Risacher fuels late Bourg rally

A three by Morgan and a layup by Risacher gave Bourg hope, but Lietkabelis seemed to have an answer for each basket. Just when it appeared that the hosts were going to pull away, Bourg scored three straight baskets, the last a Risacher layup after a steal by Mike, to get within 78-74 with 5 minutes remaining. After a timeout, Mike committed an unsportsmanlike foul on Sirvydis and Popovic dunked to give Lietkabelis some breathing room. A triple by Risacher with 2:30 to play made it 87-83 and Rowland's behind-the-back pass to Mike got Bourg within 2 points entering the final minute. Free throws by Orelik and Sirvydis in the final minute helped Lietkabelis put the game on ice.

The hosts buried 8 threes in the first 10 minutes to establish a lead they never relinquished. 

Lietkabelis shoots its way past Bourg, 100-96

7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys v Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse (2023-11-07T17:00:00.000Z)

### Jaka Lakovic, Gran Canaria head coach

"We will play against a very strong, physical team. They have a lot of offensive talent in all positions. We have to expect a really tough game, and that's why we will need to focus on our things and gameplan."

After suffering its third straight loss with an overtime defeat to Trento last week, Turk Telekom (1-4) has the tough task of bouncing back against reigning champ Gran Canaria (5-0), which has won all six previous meetings between the teams and stayed perfect by downing Lietkabelis in Round 5. Jalen Adams has scored in double digits in every game so far this season for Turk Telekom, and his duel with Andrew Albicy could be a key in deciding the outcome. The Gran Canaria playmaker has averaged 5.2 assists so far this season, helping his team achieve an outstanding 22.2 per night.

Pre-game quotes: Turk Telekom vs. Gran Canaria

Turk Telekom Ankara v Dreamland Gran Canaria (2023-11-08T17:00:00.000Z)

### Mihai Silvasan, Cluj head coach

"We are ahead of a new EuroCup game. It will be a tough match against a really good team. We are talking about the champions of Germany. They have replaced some of the players, but still have a great roster. They have the same coach and share the same winning mentality. Ulm has one of the best offensive games, and a key for us will be defense. We need to play tough and stop their easy shots. For sure we want to celebrate another victory with our fans!"

### Mareks Mejeris, Cluj player

"The last couple of months have been really good. We are building our chemistry and we have a strong direction from our coach. We want to be an aggressive defensive team. That's what we will try to do tomorrow, against a very good offensive team. If we are able to keep them scoring down, it will be beneficial for us."

In the first of eight games on Wednesday, Cluj (4-1) faces Ulm (4-1) for a big showdown at the top of Group 4. It's a clash of styles because Cluj has based its success on defense, allowing just 72.6 points per game - third-best in the competition. Ulm, on the other hand, boasts the fourth-ranked offense with an average of 92 points per game. That attack is powered by Dakota Mathias, who is averaging 18 points per game, and whose talents will be challenged this week by the ball thief skills of DJ Seeley, who has bagged 2.0 steals per game.

Pre-game quotes: Cluj vs. Ulm

U-BT Cluj-Napoca v ratiopharm Ulm (2023-11-08T17:00:00.000Z)

### Jacek Winnicki, Slask head coach

"I can assure that I will do everything to ensure that Slask wins as many games as possible. I will try to use all my skills and experience gained over the years. It is a big privilege for me to work in Slask, but also a big responsibility, because I know that expectations from Wroclaw fans are really high."

After winning two games in a row for the first time in two years, Trento (2-3) will aim to take a further step toward the playoffs by continuing to rely on rising star Quinn Ellis, who scored 21 points without a miss in the Round 5 overtime win over Turk Telekom. Winless Slask (0-5) remains rooted to the foot of Group B but can take heart from last week's gutsy overtime loss at Ulm, where Lukasz Kolenda poured in 29 points. If the Polish team can maintain that level of performance, a first win will surely soon come.

Pre-game quotes: Slask vs. Trento

Slask Wroclaw v Dolomiti Energia Trento (2023-11-08T19:00:00.000Z)

### Giannis Kastritis, Aris head coach

"Buducnost is a very athletic and experienced team, with a deep roster and quality in every position. We have to be ready for a physical game and take care of their transition points and their offensive rebounding as well."

### Giorgos Fillios, Aris player

"Another game on the road for us, against a very good team as Buducnost. Our opponent is very strong, especially in his home, so we have to be very focused and determined. We have to have high energy in the defense and be effective on the offensive part, to get the result we want."

Two teams keen to get back on the winning track go head to head as Buducnost (2-3) hosts Aris (2-3). The home team has lost two in a row after underperforming offensively, scoring just 73 and 74 points in those losses, and will look for a spark from Mckinley Wright, who has averaged 13.8 points per game. Aris has similar problems after being held to just 59 points in last week's loss to Cluj, and now has the worst offense in the competition with just 69.4 points per game. Three-point specialist Roberto Gallinat has consistently delivered with 16.8 points per game, but Aris now needs others to step up.

Pre-game quotes: Buducnost vs. Aris

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica v Aris Midea Thessaloniki (2023-11-08T18:00:00.000Z)

With few notable exceptions, everything has changed in the second edition of the BKT EuroCup Power Rankings. Only three teams kept the same position, and while this may seem normal, six have already made the maximum permitted six-position jump – since the initial rankings remain the base, or else we would just follow the standings – and three more have changed their position by five spots.

That’s the nature of the competition, with U-BT Cluj-Napoca, Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul, Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse, and Paris Basketball stealing the show, while Umana Reyer Venice, 7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys and Turk Telekom Ankara have unexpectedly disappointed so far.

Especially those three teams that have high expectations but just one win so far, they have already dug themselves into a hole and need to react as soon as possible. Meanwhile, we already have three early coaching changes.

[MORE...](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/eurocup/1578111/bkt-eurocup-power-rankings-vol-2-paris-rising/)

Seven teams have already made the maximum six-position jump either forward or backward, proving that you can expect the unexpected in the BKT EuroCup.

BKT EuroCup Power Rankings Vol. 2 – Paris rising

Three teams remain undefeated in the BKT EuroCup as Round 6 begins on Tuesday: Paris Basketball, Dreamland Gran Canaria and Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv. There are plenty of interesting choices in EuroCup Fantasy Challenge this week. We are recommending a superstar bouncing back, a reigning champion, two young players stepping up, and a well-rounded guard with a leading role. Here are our suggestions for Fantasy Challenge managers in Round 6.

Fantasy tips, Round 6: Stars and sleepers!

Three teams remain undefeated in the BKT EuroCup as Round 6 begins on Tuesday: Paris Basketball, Dreamland Gran Canaria and Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv. There are plenty of interesting choices in [EuroCup Fantasy Challenge](https://eurocupfantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/home) this week. We are recommending a superstar bouncing back, a reigning champion, two young players stepping up, and a well-rounded guard with a leading role. Here are our suggestions for Fantasy Challenge managers in Round 6.

[Andrew Andrews, Joventut Badalona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/andrew-andrews/011248/) (12.2 credits) – Andrews comes off a fantastic week. He earned Round 5 MVP honors with 33 points and a PIR of 42 against Hamburg, and followed that up with 18 points and a PIR of 20 in a Spanish League win against Valencia. The time is right to bring him on.

[Nico Brussino, Dreamland Gran Canaria](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/nicolas-brussino/008121/) (12.0 credits) – Gran Canaria is a very team-oriented squad but Brussino has stepped up lately. He had 13 points, 5 assists and a PIR of 22 against Lietkabelis, and did even better in the Spanish League against Baskonia: 19 points, 11 rebounds and a PIR of 34 in a winning effort.  

Andrew Andrews, Quinn Ellis, Nico Brussino, Paulius Valinskas and Juan Nunez are featured in this week's article.

EuroCup Fantasy tips: Round 6

[Paulius Valinskas, 7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/paulius-valinskas/004664/) (9.7 credits) – Valinskas has been playing better since head coach Nenad Canak returned to the team. He had 17 points on 6-for-6 two-point shooting with 6 fouls drawn and a PIR of 19 last week. Valinskas also played well domestically this weekend: 18 points, 7 assists and a PIR of 23. On his way up!  

[Quinn Ellis, Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/quinn-ellis/012593/) (8.4 credits) – Ellis has been leading Trento in the last two weeks, hitting the game-winning shot in Round 4 against Lietkabelis and having a great performance in Round 5 against Turk Telekom. Ellis led Trento with 21 points, no missed shots, 6 rebounds and a PIR of 31.

[Juan Nunez, ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/juan-nunez/010106/) (9.3 credits) – Nunez had 7 steals, the most for any EuroCup players since 2020, in Round 5 against Slask, also getting 11 points and 6 assists. This weekend, Nunez needed just 22 minutes to amass 18 points, 6 assists and 6 steals in German League action. A rising star ready to shine!

Paris Basketball v Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv (2023-11-08T19:30:00.000Z)

Joventut Badalona v London Lions (2023-11-08T19:30:00.000Z)

Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2023-11-08T17:00:00.000Z)

Wolves Vilnius v Prometey Slobozhanske (2023-11-08T17:00:00.000Z)

The American big man is enjoying his first season in the BKT EuroCup.

Ben Lammers, Gran Canaria: 'We should be pretty happy with our EuroCup play'

Sometimes a change of scenery is just what the doctor ordered. [Ben Lammers](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ben-lammers/010385/) is thriving at his new club, Dreamland Gran Canaria, in the BKT EuroCup after moving from ALBA Berlin, where he spent three years playing in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.

The 27-year-old big man has averaged 9.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 blocks in Gran Canaria’s 5-0 start to the 2023-24 season. For a team looking to defend its EuroCup title, Lammers has already shown that he has the qualities needed to make sure Granca remains one of the teams to beat in the competition.

Dreamland Gran Canaria big man Ben Lammers has averaged 9.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 blocks through the first five rounds of the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup Regular Season.

Ben Lammers's top plays in 2023-24

During an interview with the official BKT EuroCup website, Lammers – ALBA’s all-time EuroLeague leader in blocked shots – discussed switching the city of Berlin for the island of Gran Canaria, how he is settling in with his new team and his thoughts on the EuroCup, as well as much more.

**After spending three years in the EuroLeague with ALBA Berlin, you made the move to Gran Canaria in the EuroCup. How have you found going from a city like Berlin to the island lifestyle in Gran Canaria?**

"It’s definitely a different type of lifestyle. Berlin is very German; you have the stereotype of doing everything on time and the correct way. Then you go to Spain in general, which is typically more relaxed, but especially on an island off the coast of Spain. It’s definitely been a lot more relaxed. I can walk five minutes to the beach, so it’s been quite a nice change. The weather and everything like that has been a big plus."

**You started your professional career in Spain with Bilbao Basket in 2018 and stayed there for two seasons before heading to ALBA. How does it feel to be back in Spain? Are there many differences between life in Bilbao and Gran Canaria?**

"Bilbao is in the Basque Country, which is northern Spain, and it was my first time ever playing in Europe, so I didn’t really know in Spain that there are different cultures inside the same country. That’s when I learned about the Basque people and that they still spoke the \[Basque\] language. Then when I got here \[in Gran Canaria\], they have their own separate culture as well, so I think that’s always been an interesting thing. Growing up in the U.S., you learn about different countries but you don’t learn about the details, like how things are different inside \[the country\].”

**Gran Canaria is a well-established team in the EuroCup and brought back many of its players from last year’s championship-winning side. Did you find it easy to fit in?**

“I think they’ve made fitting in pretty easy. Obviously, with so many guys returning, it makes it a little easier because most people already know the system, so there’s plenty of people to help you out and help you along when you mess up a bit. Sometimes when you come to a new team like that, it can be a little difficult, but everyone has been really nice, everything’s matched up really well with my playing style, so all in all, it’s been a pretty pleasant experience."

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**Gran Canaria has started this season how it finished last year, going 5-0 through the first five games of the campaign. What are your thoughts on how the team is playing right now?**

"I think in the EuroCup we’re doing pretty good. We also have the ACB \[Spanish League\] so those games can be quite tough, but it’s just the beginning of the season so we’ve still got some things to hammer out, some more details when it comes to offensive and defensive tactics. In general, though, I think we should be pretty happy, especially with our EuroCup play."

**Gran Canaria is trying to become the first team to go back-to-back in the EuroCup since the competition’s inception in 2002. Was that challenge one of the reasons you agreed to join the team?**

"I think that was definitely one of the appeals. They’re a successful team, so you want to join up with them to help them continue being a successful team. They have a history of high performance, so that’s what makes it fun when you’re playing with a good team with good players. It makes it a more enjoyable year, rather than just struggling to get a win."

**What lessons did you learn in your time in the EuroLeague that you are now using with Gran Canaria in the EuroCup?**

"Obviously, when you play so many games, you’re bound to pick up a few things here and there about how to play a little bit. I’m used to playing six games in 12 days or even more, so I’m used to a pretty high turnover of games. Compared to that, playing two games a week here with the EuroCup, it’s really nice. It’s kind of like a nice little break, because now I know I’ll pretty much always have two days or three days between games, rather than just having one day between games."

**You have started in just one of your five appearances so far in the EuroCup. What is the difference for you between being a starter and coming off the bench?**

"I’ve never really cared too much about starting because, at the end of the day, it depends how you perform as to whether you start or not. Also, I’ve preferred to be the one that ends games if it’s a close game, because that’s usually a more important moment than starting the game. Actually, in Bilbao, I didn’t start that many games either and I almost like it that way, because it’s a little easier for me to get a feel for the pace of the game. I can watch the first few minutes and then go in and help out immediately."

**You won the German League twice as well as the German Cup during your time with ALBA. How would it feel to become a EuroCup champion with Gran Canaria this season?**

"That would definitely be a nice thing to add to the whole career. Obviously, that will be quite difficult, but I think it’s definitely something that is possible. It would make my career look pretty good so far!"