Following a two-week break in the 7DAYS EuroCup calendar, the action returns on Tuesday with a fascinating contest between Paris Basketball (6-3) and Group A leader Turk Telekom Ankara (7-2) at Halle Georges Carpinter.

Paris closed Round 9 with an impressive 80-93 win on the road at the London Lions, which improved it to 5-0 away from the French capital, while Turk Telekom moved to 4-0 on its travels with a 71-84 win at Buducnost VOLI Podgorica. Curiously, Paris has won four of its last five games but only recorded its first home victory of the season in Round 6, beating Veolia Towers Hamburg 87-84.

In the last five rounds, Kyle Allman of Paris has been particularly impressive, averaging 16.0 points per game during his team's 4-1 run. However, this is still lower than his season average of 18.9 points per night, which is good enough for second best in the EuroCup.

It is not just Allman that Turk Telekom will have to pay close attention to, though. In addition to having the EuroCup's second-best rounder in Ismael Kamagate, who has averaged 10.0 rebounds per game in his last five contests, the game against London showed that Paris has a number of players who can put points on the board, with seven players scoring 9 points or more: Aamir Simms (15), Tyrone Wallace (13), Gauthier Denis (12), Allman (10), Amar Gegic (9), Juhann Begarin (9) and Axel Toupane (9).

The best plays of Paris Basketball between Rounds 5 and 9 in the 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season.

Paris best plays Round 5-9 2022-23

Slowing down Allman and Kamagate will be important for Turk Telekom, but it will also have to be wary of Paris's other options if it is to remain at the top of Group A. That said, Turk Telekom head coach Erdem Can has several options available to him that will be of concern to his Paris counterpart, Will Weaver.

In Round 9, of the 84 points that Turk Telekom scored against Buducnost, an incredible 76 came from just four players: Axel Bouteille (26), Nathan Sestina (18), Tony Taylor (16) and Tyrique Jones (16). Yet, the team's leading performer in PIR, Jerian Grant, finished with his second-lowest points total of the season with 6.

One of the things that will please Coach Can coming into Tuesday's game is that his five main players – Bouteille, Sestina, Taylor, Jones and Grant – have all averaged an impressive number of points in the last five games. Bouteille is leading the way with 18.8 points per game in that period, followed by Taylor with 15.0 ppg. and Sestina with 14.2 ppg. Grant has put up 13.6 ppg. in his last five contests, while Jones has averaged 12.3 ppg.

The best plays of Turk Telekom Ankara between Rounds 5 and 9 in the 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season.

Turk Telekom best plays Round 5-9, 2022-23

Turk Telekom has lost just twice this season, with its first defeat coming at home to Paris in Round 1, losing 75-90 to the EuroCup newcomer, and the second arriving in Round 7 against Gran Canaria at Ankara Spor Salonu, 81-88. Therefore, Turk Telekom has won seven of its last eight games, and the only game in that run that Jones missed was the one that his team lost. In addition to having a telepathic relationship with Taylor, his active nature on the boards and around the rim should set up an intriguing battle against Kamagate of Paris.

When Turk Telekom lost to Paris in the opening round of the season, it came as a surprise, but perhaps the Turkish team's fans would point to the fact that their top five players in 2022-23 were all new arrivals. What's more, Taylor did not make his debut in Round 1, so this will be the first time that Paris has had to come face to face with the guard this season.

Turk Telekom Ankara - Paris Basketball | Round 1 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

Paris, meanwhile, relied on 22 points from Allman in that Round 1 matchup and also had Gegic (17 points), Wallace (14) and Toupane (12) get into double figures. Looking ahead to Tuesday's meeting, Coach Weaver now has a deeper roster available – Begarin, Denis and Jeremy Evans did not play against Turk Telekom earlier this season – and confidence seems to be high in the camp.

"We're looking forward to trying to complete the sweep when we play against those guys \[Turk Telekom\]," Coach Weaver stated in his post-game press conference after beating London in Round 9. "Obviously, this next time around in the competition, now that we've played everyone once, I think everyone's got a better feel for their teams and their opponents. We'll look forward to that challenge. I think, on paper, they're the favorites in our group, so we'll look forward to hosting them and see if we can keep some momentum going."

Turk Telekom is on a roll and will have its sights set on matching Paris's EuroCup-best road record, but it is unlikely to be an easy game for Coach Can and his players. It should be a lot of fun, regardless. Make sure you tune in from 20:30 CET on Tuesday, January 10.

Paris, Turk Telekom welcome back the EuroCup with a bang

Paris Basketball v Turk Telekom Ankara (2023-01-10T19:30:00.000Z)

Yogi Ferrell is, by the numbers, the best player in the 7DAYS EuroCup while his team, on paper a contender, has struggled.

So far, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana’s EuroCup season has been underwhelming, to say the least. This is a team with high ambitions and its share of familiar names on the roster, but it sits at the bottom of the Group A standings with a 2-7 record. And things get even more complex when you look at the numbers.

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Cedevita’s Yogi Ferrell paradox, by Eurohoops

The second half of the 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season is upon us. Round 10, the first this calendar year, is set to feature reverse legs of the season-opening matchups, with two games on Tuesday, and the remaining eight on Wednesday.

### [Paris Basketball vs. Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/paris-basketball-turk-telekom-ankara/U2022/96/)

Two of the top three teams in Group B will square off on Tuesday when Turk Telekom Ankara (7-2) takes its perfect road record to the French capital to face Paris Basketball (6-3). The hosts have won four of their last five games, but are just 1-3 on their home floor. Turk Telekom, meanwhile, has lost just once since its 75-90 home defeat against Paris in the first game of the season and is 4-0 away from home this season. Three of those road wins were decided by 5 points or fewer.

### [Germani Brescia vs. Joventut Badalona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/germani-brescia-joventut-badalona/U2022/92/)

The opening Group A game of 2023 in pits Germani Brescia (4-5) and a group leader Joventut Badalona (6-3) on Tuesday night. Both teams are looking for their third straight wins. Brescia's potent offense, which posted a club-record 110 points the last time it played, now faces one of competition's top defenses, which held Brescia to just 63 points back in their season opener in October.

Joventut Badalona - Germani Brescia | Round 1 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

### [7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys vs. Prometey Slobozhanske](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/7bet-lietkabelis-panevezys-prometey-slobozhanske/U2022/93/)

7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys (4-5) will put its strong 4-1 home record to the test on Wednesday when it welcomes to town Prometey Slobozhanske (5-4) and its high-scoring offense. Prometey, in its first EuroCup season, averages a second-ranked 87.0 points, which will be its calling card in Panevezys. When these two Group A teams met in Round 1, Prometey celebrated an 82-71 triumph.

Prometey Slobozhanske - 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys | Round 1 Highlights |2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

### [Frutti Extra Bursaspor vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/frutti-extra-bursaspor-cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/U2022/91/)

Familiar foes meet again when Frutti Extra Bursaspor (5-4) hosts Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2-7) on Wednesday. These two Group A sides not only clashed to open this season, but also met in the EuroCup Quarterfinals last season. Both games were in Ljubljana and both times Bursaspor held onto victory. In a rivalry that only started in 2020, Bursaspor and Cedevita have already played six games, each winning three, including Cedevita prevailing twice in Bursa.

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana - Frutti Extra Bursaspor | Round 1 Highlights |2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

### [Promitheas Patras vs. Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/promitheas-patras-dolomiti-energia-trento/U2022/98/)

Dolomiti Energia Trento (2-7) will try to snap its 19-game road losing streak when it visits Promitheas Patras (5-4) on Wednesday. The last time Trento won away from home in the EuroCup was in November 2020, an 80-89 decision in Patras. Now, more than two years later, Trento will try to end its drought against a Group B rival that has lost its last three home games.

Dolomiti Energia Trento - Promitheas Patras | Round 1 Highlights |2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

### [U-BT Cluj-Napoca vs. Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/u-bt-cluj-napoca-mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse/U2022/95/)

U-BT Cluj-Napoca (3-6) and Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse (6-3), two teams trying to get back on the winning track in Group A, face off on Wednesday. Both have lost their last two games. Those defeats dropped Cluj to ninth place, outside of playoff zone, while Bourg no longer has sole possession of first place. Their first meeting was a tight one in which Bourg held on to an 88-85 win.

Mincidelice JL Bourg-en-Bresse - U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Round 1 Highlights |2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

### [Veolia Towers Hamburg vs. Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/veolia-towers-hamburg-buducnost-voli-podgorica/U2022/100/)

With a new head coach on the bench, Veolia Towers Hamburg (3-6) will aim for a season sweep of visiting Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (5-4) on Wednesday. A victory would help Hamburg get closer to the middle of the Group B standings. In their season opener, Hamburg upset Buducnost 66-73 in the Montenegrin capital. That result saw the fewest points Hamburg has scored or allowed all season and the lowest scoring for Buducnost yet.

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica - Veolia Towers Hamburg | Round 1 Highlights |2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

### [Slask Wroclaw vs. Gran Canaria](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/slask-wroclaw-gran-canaria/U2022/99/)

In a battle of teams with the worst and best records in Group B, last-place Slask Wroclaw (1-8) welcomes Gran Canaria (7-2). Slask gave Gran Canaria a good battle in the season opener before A.J Slaughter, with 23 points and 5 triples, helped Gran Canaria pulled away in the fourth quarter. Slask, however, went on to lose the next seven games before finally registering its first win at the end of 2022. Now, Slask hopes to start 2023 the way it ended last year and pull off a big upset.

Gran Canaria - Slask Wroclaw | Round 1 Highlights |2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

### [Umana Reyer Venice vs. ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/umana-reyer-venice-ratiopharm-ulm/U2022/94/)

Umana Reyer Venice (5-4) and ratiopharm Ulm (5-4) are set to go against one another for the fourth time since November 2021 as they aim to climb up the standings. Reyer has been streaky this season and is currently on a two-game losing skid that it hopes to end against a familiar opponent that it has beaten in their previous two games on its home floor. Ulm, which won their Round 1 game 81-80, already has three road wins this season and enters this contest on a two-game winning streak.

ratiopharm Ulm - Umana Reyer Venice | Round 1 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

### [London Lions vs. Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/london-lions-hapoel-vegan-friendly-tel-aviv/U2022/97/)

A pair of newcomers who have been doing pretty well in its first EuroCup season meet again in Group B when London Lions (4-5) welcomes Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv (5-4) on Wednesday. The visitors, who lead the competition in average scoring (87.4) and assists (21.4), downed London 76-59 in the season's first game. But London had its top performer, Sam Dekker (16.6 ppg., 4.9 rpg., 3.3 apg.), for less than 5 minutes in that one, and hopes his presence will help lead the team to a different outcome.

Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv - London Lions | Round 1 Highlights |2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

Round 10 at a glance: 2023 opens with 10 rematches

Veolia Towers Hamburg v Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (2023-01-11T18:30:00.000Z)

Slask Wroclaw v Gran Canaria (2023-01-11T19:00:00.000Z)

Promitheas Patras v Dolomiti Energia Trento (2023-01-11T17:30:00.000Z)

London Lions v Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv (2023-01-11T19:30:00.000Z)

U-BT Cluj-Napoca v Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse (2023-01-11T17:30:00.000Z)

Umana Reyer Venice v ratiopharm Ulm (2023-01-11T19:00:00.000Z)

7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys v Prometey Slobozhanske (2023-01-11T17:00:00.000Z)

Germani Brescia v Joventut Badalona (2023-01-10T19:30:00.000Z)

Frutti Extra Bursaspor v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2023-01-11T17:00:00.000Z)

Veolia Towers Hamburg announced on Sunday that it has dismissed Raoul Korner as head coach with immediate effect and replaced him with assistant coach Benka Barloschky. The move came after a 15-point home defeat against ratiopharm Ulm in the German League. This was Korner's first season with the club and he had led it to a 3-6 record in the EuroCup and a 6-8 record in the German League. Barloschky, 35, first joined Hamburg in 2018 as an assistant and has served as interim head coach in the past, including twice earlier this season when Korner was ill.

"Less the defeat itself, but the way the team presented itself made it clear that we have to act now. We've come to the conclusion that Raoul can no longer reach the team in the way that would be necessary in our current situation," Hamburg’s Director of Sport Marvin Willoughby said in a statement released by the club. "We urgently need a new impulse on the sidelines."

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Ab sofort übernimmt <a href="https://twitter.com/barloschky?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@barloschky</a> die Position des Head Coaches. Der 35-Jährige stand in dieser bereits zwei Mal interimsweise als Cheftrainer an der Seitenlinie. <a href="https://twitter.com/FabianVillmeter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FabianVillmeter</a> komplettiert vorübergehend den Trainerstab. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VeoliaTowersHamburg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VeoliaTowersHamburg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/easyCreditBBL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#easyCreditBBL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/7DAYSEuroCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#7DAYSEuroCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/89zyOrUjyx">pic.twitter.com/89zyOrUjyx</a></p>&mdash; Veolia Towers Hamburg (@hamburgtowers) <a href="https://twitter.com/hamburgtowers/status/1612075520409182208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Barloschky replaces Korner on Hamburg bench

Promitheas Patras announced on Saturday that it signed guard Joe Thomasson for the remainder of the season. Thomasson (1.93 meters, 29 years old) steps into the role vacated by [Joe Young, who parted ways](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/promitheas-joe-young-part-ways/) with the club last week. Young was the EuroCup’s top scorer with 23.4 points per game.

Thomasson arrives from Zenit St. Petersburg, where he had averaged 5.5 points and 2.6 assists in 19 games in the VTB United League this season. The season before, Thomasson starred for BAXI Manresa; he averaged 13.2 points and 3.5 assists in the Spanish League and was named to the All-ACB Second Team.

He has also played for Dynamo Bucharest in Romania, Polpharma Starogard Gdansk, Start Lublin and Stelmet Zielona Gora in Poland, and Hapoel Galil Elyon in Israel. Thomasson will make his EuroCup debut with Promitheas.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Κάτοικος Πατρών ο Joe Thomasson.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/promitheaspatras?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#promitheaspatras</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/promitheasbc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#promitheasbc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/proudtobeorange?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#proudtobeorange</a><a href="https://t.co/GnMtILKI8K">https://t.co/GnMtILKI8K</a></p>&mdash; Promitheas Patras BC (@promitheasbc) <a href="https://twitter.com/promitheasbc/status/1611731930029883394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Promitheas acquires Thomasson

These promising EuroCup youngsters have already arrived!

In the first half of the 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season, some young players established themselves as budding stars. It is hard to recall a EuroCup season in which so many young players did so well. Not all of them are eligible for the EuroCup Rising Star award, but here is a list of players aged 23 or younger who have stood out: some taking a step forwards, others making an impact in their EuroCup debuts.

### [Onuralp Bitim](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/onuralp-bitim/007929/), Frutti Extra Bursaspor

Bitim already proved his value last season, helping Bursaspor go all the way to the EuroCup Championship Game. Full of confidence and energy, Bitim is an all-around swingman able to read the passing lanes for steals, ignite the crowd with explosive dunks, or pull the trigger with unlimited range. At age 23, he is the competition's third-best scorer (18.4 ppg.) and leads the 2022-23 EuroCup in fouls drawn at 6.6 per night. Bitim also ranks fifth in PIR at 18.9 per game. The sky is the limit for him, as he is taking giant steps forward each season.

Onuralp Bitim Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

EuroCup top young players: Onuralp Bitim, Bursaspor

### [Khalifa Diop](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/khalifa-diop/008072/), Gran Canaria

Last season's EuroCup Rising Star Trophy winner has a chance to win the award again, an honor that only EuroCup legend Bojan Dubljevic has achieved in the past. Diop is seeing more playing time this season, 20 minutes per night, and is making the most out of it, averaging 10.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.8 blocks for a PIR average of 11.4. He ranks 12th in two-point shooting percentage (70.6%) and his free throw accuracy has gone from 53.7% last season to 70.4%. Diop loves playing above the rim, and his signature high-flying blocks and alley-oop dunks keep thrilling Gran Canaria fans.

Khalifa Diop Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

EuroCup top young players: Khalifa Diop, Gran Canaria

### [Yago Dos Santos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/yago-dos-santos/012044/), ratiopharm Ulm

At age 23, Dos Santos is having a big impact in the competition with several outstanding performances. He had 26 points, 10 assists, 8 fouls drawn and a PIR of 39 in a spectacular 105-106 road win against Prometey Slobozhanske in Round 6. He also got 18 points, 9 assists and a PIR of 20 in a 110-98 Round 8 victory against Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse. Dos Santos ranks 12th in assists (4.9) and averages 12.0 points on solid shooting (62.5% 2FG, 40.9% 3FG, 88.9% FT) for a PIR of 15.8. This is his first season in Europe, so there is plenty of room for improvement, too.

Yago Dos Santos Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

EuroCup top young players: Yago Dos Santos, Ulm

### [Jaylen Hoard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jaylen-hoard/006835/), Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv

Hoard is another EuroCup newcomer who has surprised fans and experts alike due to his effectiveness and energy. He has hit 31 of 39 two-point shots until now, ranking fifth overall (79.5%). He also ranks sixth in offensive rebounds (2.3) and eighth in PIR (18.3). After missing three games due to injury, Hoard returned against Gran Canaria in Round 9, getting 14 points on 7-for-7 shooting and a PIR of 20. He minimizes mistakes like few other players in competition history. Hoard has just turnovers this season after almost 110 minutes on court!

Jaylen Hoard Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

EuroCup top young players: Jaylen Hoard, Hapoel

### [Ismael Kamagate](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ismael-kamagate/011926/), Paris Basketball

A center with long arms, a great willingness to play physically in the paint, and a good feel for the game, Kamagate has been all over the place so far this season. He is tied for first place in blocked shots (2.0 bpg.), ranks second in rebounds (9.3 rpg.) and is scoring with unprecedented efficiency. Simply put, no other player in competition history playing more than six games in any EuroCup season had as high a two-point rate (83.0%) while taking as many shot attempts (5.2 per game). Kamagate is trying to make history by leading Paris as deep as possible in the 2022-23 EuroCup.

Ismaël Kamagate Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

EuroCup top young players: Ismael Kamagate, Paris

### [Juan Nunez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/juan-nunez/010106/), ratiopharm Ulm

At age 20, Nunez is one of the most-watched guard prospects anywhere due to his clutch play and great ability to pass the ball. He has shown hints of the player can be become in the 2022-23 EuroCup, averaging 7.1 points, 4.6 assists, 1.1 steals and a PIR of 8.7 in less than 21 minutes per night. Ulm features three of the most exciting young guards in the competition: Nunez, Dos Santos and Fedor Zugic. Nunez has to improve his three-point shooting (23.5% 3FG) to become a bigger threat at all levels, but it should only be a matter of time before he becomes a top-class playmaker.

Juan Nunez Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

EuroCup top young players: Juan Nunez, Ulm

### [Joel Parra](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/joel-parra/007464/), Joventut Badalona

Parra is already one of the main pillars in Joventut's roster due to his combination of size, talent, energy and history with the club, which he joined at age 5. Parra is averaging 11.2 points while shooting 50.0% on three-pointers and 88% from the foul line. With his 4.6 rebounds per game, he has an average PIR of 14.0. In the last two games, Parra was just sensational, boosting his numbers up to 19.5 points scored on 70.0% three-pointers and 100% free throws, 4.5 rebounds and a PIR of 21.0. Parra is set to keep improving as the season goes on as Joventut looks for a better playoffs run this time around.

Joel Parra Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season

EuroCup top young players: Joel Parra, Joventut

ratiopharm Ulm announced on Thursday that it has signed Brazilian forward Bruno Caboclo. The contract is through the end of the 2023-24 season. Caboclo (2.06 meters, 27 years) arrives from Mexican club Capitanes de Ciudad de Mexico, where he averaged 12.0 points and 5 rebounds in two G-League games this season. He has spent the majority of his career in the NBA with Toronto, Sacramento, Memphis and Houston and with those teams' G-League affiliates, Fort Wayne, Raptors 905, Reno and Rio Grande. 

Caboclo began his career with Pinheiros in Brazil. He has also played for Sao Paolo, which he led to the Basketball Champions League Americas title in 2022 and was the championship game MVP after posting 29 points and 7 rebounds in that effort. This will be Caboclo's second time playing in Europe after a stint with Limoges in France in 2021.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Olá Bruno🧡🇧🇷<br><br>Der brasilianische Nationalspieler Bruno Caboclo wird ein Uuulmer. Der NBA-erfahrene Innenspieler hat bei uns einen Vertrag bis zum Ende der Spielzeit 23/24 unterschrieben.<br><br>Alle Infos findet ihr jetzt hier👉 <a href="https://t.co/C8BjIv7fVG">https://t.co/C8BjIv7fVG</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/uuulmer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#uuulmer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/weareone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#weareone</a> <a href="https://t.co/sFrBzoWNdr">pic.twitter.com/sFrBzoWNdr</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/1610989879864836096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ulm inks Caboclo to multi-year deal

### What’s made Group B special?

The midway point of the 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season is time to step back and see what’s special in each of the groups. Group B features some of the top individual performers in the EuroCup this season, whether it be scorers, rebounders, playmakers or potential Rising Stars.

### Top scorers

The top two scorers in the EuroCup this season are both guards in Group B. Joe Young of Promitheas Patras leads all players with 23.4 points per game. He has scored at least 20 points in six of his seven appearances this season. Young’s total is the fifth-highest in EuroCup history for players with at least seven games played. Kyle Allman of Paris Basketball is second in scoring this season with 18.9 points per game. Young was injured when Paris hosted Promitheas in Round 8, but these two high scorers will get a second chance to square off in Round 17.

### Home of the big men…

By all measures, the top big men in the EuroCup this season are competing in Group B. The top four rebounders are there: Alpha Kaba of Buducnost VOLI Podgorica leads the way with 11.5 per game, Paris Basketball center Ismael Kamagate is second with 9.3 followed by Turk Telekom Ankara’s Tyrique Jones (8.4) and Veolia Towers Hamburg’s Yoeli Childs (8.1). Of the 10 players averaging at least 1 block per game, eight are in Group B. The top big men in terms of PIR are also in the group: Kaba (20.8) is second, Jones (18.5) is sixth, Kamagate (18.4) seventh and Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv’s Jaylen Hoard is eighth (18.3).

### … And the top playmakers

Not only are the best bigs pushing their way around the paint in Group B, the top playmakers are there too! The top four assist men in the EuroCup this season are all in Group B: J’Covan Brown (7.3 apg.) is first followed by Jerian Grant (6.7 apg.) of Turk Telekom, Kendale McCullum (6.1 apg.) of Hamburg and Ferran Bassas (5.6 apg.) of Gran Canaria.

### Gran Canaria’s perfect home record

Only one team has a perfect home record so far in the EuroCup this season and it’s a team that always has a distinct home-court advantage: Gran Canaria. The trip to the Canary Islands can be the longest and toughest for many teams and Coach Jaka Lakovic has used that to their advantage. Over the past decade, Gran Canaria is 43-9 in group-stage (regular season, Last 32 or Top 16) games at home for an 82.7 winning percentage. If it maintains that mastery at home, it should remain in the thick of the fight for the top spots in Group A going forward.

### Group of the Rising Stars

The race for the 2022-23 EuroCup Rising Star Trophy will be, in all likelihood, decided in Group B. Through nine games, the top six Rising Star Award-eligible players in terms of performance index rating are all in this group. Paris’s Ismael Kamagate stands head and shoulders above the rest with an average PIR of 18.4. His teammate Juhann Begarin is fourth (9.3). Gran Canaria centers Khalifa Diop and Aleksander Balcerowski, are second and third, respectively. Diop (11.4) is the reigning EuroCup Rising Star and Balcerowski (10.8) won the award in 2021. Rounding out the list are Matteo Spagnolo (9.2) of Dolomiti Energia Trento and Ziga Samar (8.9) of Hamburg.

Slask Wroclaw, London Lions, Dolomiti Energia Trento, Hamburg Towers, Promitheas Patras Top Plays from 09/30/2022 to 01/04/2023

Half-season highlights of bottom 5 Group B teams

Group B midway through the regular season

Promitheas Patras has confirmed that [Joe Young](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/joe-young/012015/), the leading scorer in this season's 7DAYS EuroCup, has left the club by mutual agreement.

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Young averaged 23.4 points per game across his seven appearances with Promitheas this season, which is 4.5 points more than the competition's second-highest scorer, Kyle Allman of Paris Basketball. In addition to his scoring exploits, Young also had the EuroCup's third-highest PIR mark with 20.4 and shared MVP of the Round honors in Round 2.

Joe Young's best plays for Promitheas in the 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season.