## GROUP A

### [Lietkabelis Panevezys vs. Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2021-22/lietkabelis-panevezys-dolomiti-energia-trento/U2021/113/)

The first game of the EuroCup slate on Wednesday sees Lietkabelis Panevezys (5-6) take on Dolomiti Energia Trento (1-10). Lietkabelis has won its last three home games and is facing a Trento squad that is winless on the road this season. Panagiotis Kalaitzakis led Lietkabelis to a 16-point victory when they met in Round 3 with 20 points on 4-of-5 three-point shooting.

### [MoraBanc Andorra vs. Hamburg Towers](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2021-22/morabanc-andorra-hamburg-towers/U2021/114/)

New MoraBanc Andorra (6-4) head coach David Eudal had a winning debut last week on the road against Dolomiti Energia Trento and now gets to lead Andorra at home against Hamburg Towers (4-7). A win would give Andorra a sweep over Hamburg and inch it closer towards playoff qualification. Hamburg has dropped back-to-back games against the top two teams in the group, but had won three in a row before that and will look to get back on track.

### [Slask Wroclaw vs. Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2021-22/slask-wroclaw-turk-telekom-ankara/U2021/111/)

Slask Wroclaw (1-9) will host Turk Telekom Ankara (6-5) for the first time when they meet on Wednesday. Their only previous game came in Round 3 when Turk Telekom cruised to an 89-73 victory behind 25 points from Aaron Harrison and a season-high 18 points from Aubrey Dawkins. Travis Trice led Slask with a season-high 22 points plus 8 assists in defeat.

### [Boulogne Metropolitans 92 vs. Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2021-22/boulogne-metropolitans-92-lokomotiv-kuban-krasnodar/U2021/112/)

Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar (8-3) could become the first team to secure a spot in the next stage. To do so, it must beat Boulogne Metropolitans 92 (6-5) and Slask Wroclaw must lose to Turk Telekom earlier Wednesday. However, Metropolitans have plenty to play for as it tries to fortify its position in the race for one of the first four spots that carry home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Metropolitans has won its last two games by 17 and 15 points, respectively.

### [Joventut Badalona vs. Partizan NIS Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2021-22/joventut-badalona-partizan-nis-belgrade/U2021/115/)

The showdown between Joventut Badalona (9-2) and Partizan NIS Belgrade (8-3) is not only between the top two teams in Group A, but the teams with the best chances to become the first to advance to the knock-out stages. Joventut will qualify with a win against Partizan or if Slask Wroclaw loses to Turk Telekom Ankara in a game that tips off an hour earlier. Partizan will qualify if it wins Slask loses.

## GROUP B

### [Virtus Segafredo Bologna vs. Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2021-22/virtus-segafredo-bologna-buducnost-voli-podgorica/U2021/120/)

In a showdown between two teams in the top half of the Group B standings, Virtus Segafredo Bologna (6-4) will host Buducnost (7-4) and try to avenge a 4-point loss from Round 3. This game will also be Kendrick Perry’s first in a Buducnost uniform. Last season, Perry averaged 18.5 points, 7.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds playing for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana in two Top 16 games against Virtus.

### [Gran Canaria vs. Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2021-22/gran-canaria-valencia-basket/U2021/116/)

Spanish clubs Gran Canaria (8-2) and Valencia Basket (8-3) meet in a clash for first place in Group B. Valencia has won seven of its last eight games since losing against Gran Canaria at home 89-90 in Round 3. Andrew Albicy, who dished 10 assists in that game, missed six games before returning to action last week to help the team win its fourth straight game and will be a great addition to a squad that has already played well without him.

### [Promitheas Patras vs. Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2021-22/promitheas-patras-mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse/U2021/117/)

Promitheas Patras (2-7) will try to climb out of last place in Group B when it faces Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse (4-7). Promitheas has lost five straight games, but has two makeup games to play and with a hot streak could quickly climb several spots in the standings. Bourg may be on a hot run of its own with back-to-back wins, including its first road win of the season in Venice in Round 10.

### [Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Frutti Extra Bursaspor](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2021-22/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana-frutti-extra-bursaspor/U2021/118/)

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (3-7) faces a pivotal game against Frutti Extra Bursaspor (3-6) in a clash of teams with losing records. Despite having plenty of firepower with the likes of Yogi Ferrell, Jacob Pullen, Jaka Blazic on the perimeter, as well as Alen Omic, Zach Auguste and Melvin Ejim in the frontcourt, Cedevita has scored more than 70 points only once in its last four games and lost seven of its last eight games. Cedevita will be in must-win mode against the visitors from Turkey who will play their first EuroCup game in three weeks.

### [Umana Reyer Venice vs. ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2021-22/umana-reyer-venice-ratiopharm-ulm/U2021/119/)

Two teams in good former clash when Umana Reyer Venice (4-5) faces ratiopharm Ulm (6-5). Reyer has won two of its last three games and will try to keep its momentum going against Ulm, which comes off back-to-back wins. Ulm’s first win of the season came against Reyer, 90-83, in Round 3 behind 19 points and 7 assists from Semaj Christon.

Round 12 of the 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season is upon us and with it the first chance to see teams advance to the knock-out stages. 

Round 12 at a glance: Group leaders clash!

Alessandro Pajola - Virtus Segafredo Bologna - EC21

The 7DAYS EuroCup's shifting relationship with shot quality was key in Round 11's top matchup, but all 18 teams are more closely bunched together than you might imagine.

Stats Review: The teams that create quality shots

## High-gravity matchups

The two teams at the top of Group B went head-to-head in Round 11 as Buducnost VOLI Podgorica fell to Valencia Basket in La Fonteta. Both teams have had a knack for winning close games so far this season, ranking first and second in clutch scoring efficiency, but that did not come into play as Valencia jumped out to a big early lead in the second quarter and never looked back.

## Quality shots

In the win, Valencia went 3-for-3 on dunks, 9-for-13 on layups, and 10-for-15 on unguarded catch-and-shoot jumpers. Those 31 shots resulted in 61 points and represented 53% of the team's total shot attempts. Those three types of shots constitute the highest-value attempts that 7DAYS EuroCup teams create within their set offenses. In half-court situations, unguarded catch-and-shoot jump shots are worth 1.19 points per attempt, layups are converted for 1.26 points per attempt, and dunks generate 1.82 points per attempt. They collectively make up 39% of all possessions, 52% of all shot attempts and a substantial 63% of all points.

Valencia's offensive outburst was relatively unsurprising. Its players have produced quality shots within their half-court offense more consistently than any other team this season. Following that performance in Round 11, Valencia now leads the EuroCup in half-court offensive efficiency, too. The average team has created quality shots on around 52% of their total half-court attempts this season. But that only takes an offense so far, because only two of the five teams above also rank in the top five in half-court offensive efficiency. What sets a team like Valencia apart is not just the quality of the shots created, but the intersection of that with shot-making talent of its players. And with 21-year-old big man Jaime Pradilla threatening a single-season EuroCup record with his 88.1% two-point shooting – 37-for-42 through 10 games! – Valencia has talent to spare.

That was particularly important in their win over Buducnost as seven different players converted at least one open catch-and-shoot three-pointer, with Sam Van Rossom going 3-for-3 on those shots in just over 16 minutes of action. As efficiency has risen across the EuroCup, the returns for teams with superior shot selection has diminished. Valencia generates just 10% more quality looks than the team with the lowest rate this season. But that team that currently producing the fewest quality shots also ranks sixth in overall half-court points per possession. That's a testament to how much of a factor talent and chemistry tend to be in the EuroCup this season.  

While quality shots may not offer the long-term competitive advantage in efficiency that they did a few years ago, they remain significant on a game-to-game basis. Teams like Valencia are far more likely to explode for triple digits on a given night because of their execution than are teams that attempt even a marginally higher volume of pull-up two-point jump shots.

## Looking ahead to Round 12

In this first season of the EuroCup's new format, the unlikely possibility that the teams at the top of both groups would face off on the same week has hit in Round 12. With Joventut Badalona taking on Partizan NIS Belgrade in Group A and Gran Canaria playing Valencia in Group B, this round has a distinct playoff feel as the teams at the top of the standings look to send a message heading into the stretch run.

Jaime Pradilla - Valencia Basket (photo Miguel Angel Polo - Valencia) - EC21

In Round 10, Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse edged Umana Reyer Venice 78-81 on a game-winning three-pointer by C.J. Harris. The shooting guard finished that game with 19 points and is his team’s leading scorer so far this season with 15.1 points per game.



Julien, Benitez stepped up when Bourg needed them

With Harris sidelined for Round 11’s clash against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, Bourg needed players to step up. But Coach Laurent Legname could not have expected to have seven players score between 9 and 13 points for an incredibly balanced effort. Harris’s backcourt mates Axel Julien and Hugo Benitez were chief among the major contributors to lead the team to victory and the club’s first back-to-back wins of the season.

Julien set a club record with 10 assists and added 12 points for the first double-double of his EuroCup career. He orchestrated the offense beautifully and made 4 three-pointers for the third time this season. Julien, who held Bourg’s previous record with 8 assists, also matched his personal best in PIR. Those 8 assists and previous PIR of 24 both came in Round 2 this season, also against Cedevita.

When Cedevita rallied in the fourth quarter to get within 62-60 with 5 minutes remaining, Julien took the game by the horns for Bourg. He promptly responded with a three-pointer. However, Yogi Ferrell matched him with a three. So Julien found Rasheed Sulaimon open for a three and then Julien made another. Nine points from three possessions made it 71-63 and Bourg was on its way.

Reserve point guard Benitez was called on for s season-low 4:46 minutes in the win over Reyer. He took just 1 shot, did not score and dished 1 assist. Against Cedevita, Benitez saw four times as many minutes and put them to excellent use. He scored 10 points on perfect shooting – 1 two-pointer, 2 threes and 2 free throws – and dished 2 assists. He scored the first 5 points of the second quarter, including a go-ahead triple after a Julien steal, that gave Bourg the lead for good.

Thanks to the play of the two guards, Bourg committed just 10 turnovers for the second week in a row. This time, the team even raised its assist totals from 18 to 19. With such great ball movement, Bourg also shot well from downtown again, making 12 of 29 threes (41.4%).

Of course, without Harris there to make threes, others had to shoot. Bourg’s top scorer against Cedevita was Maxime Courby, who netted 13 points on 3-of-6 three-point shooting. Against Reyer, Courby matched his season-low with 2 points and did not attempt a single three-pointer.

Indeed, the contributions came from all nine members of the rotation and led to an important victory that could have Bourg climbing the standings soon.

Pierre Pelos - Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse (photo Jacques Cormareche - Bourg) - EC21

Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2022-01-26T19:00:00.000Z)

Andrew Albicy played his first game for Gran Canaria since Round 4 and his impact, which was felt immediately, makes the team stronger going forward. 

Albicy's return gave Gran Canaria another boost

Herbalife Gran Canaria was already leading Group B of the 7DAYS EuroCup and showing that it has what it takes to challenge for the title. And then the Spanish team received a major boost in its chances as a former All-EuroCup guard returned to the lineup.

Andrew Albicy collected 4 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assist, 1 steal and 5 fouls drawn for a performance index rating of 11 in Gran Canaria’s 81-62 victory over Promitheas Patras. It was the 31-year-old playmaker’s first game since playing in Round 4. And the Frenchman’s return should strike some fear into the team’s competitors.

The diminutive playmaker averaged 5.8 points, 7.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 14 PIR in the first four rounds of the EuroCup - three of those games ending with Gran Canaria wins. He went down with a hamstring injury in the Spanish League on November 13 and re-aggravated the injury later that month and had not played until the Promitheas game.

Albicy was not really needed against the Greek side for his scoring and Coach Porfi Fisac could slowly work him back into the mix. But it is clear what the veteran can do.

Albicy, who will turn 32 in late March, was a 2018-19 All-EuroCup First Teamer with MoraBanc Andorra. He also helped France win the silver medal at the 2020 Olympic Games and 2011 FIBA EuroBasket as well as bronze at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Perhaps most importantly, he provides stability to the Gran Canaria backcourt. Dylan Ennis is a thrilling whirlwind able to produce fantastic results at his magnificent up-tempo game. But having Albicy besides him will help in set plays while also allowing AJ Slaughter to return to his backup role after the 34-year-old started four of the five games he played while Albicy was out. Albicy’s return will also mean Chris Kramer has to help out less on the playmaking role and focus more on his scoring and defense.

The Albicy comeback will not only impact the backcourt, but it can also have a big effect on the development of Khalifa Diop. The emerging 20-year-old big man scored a season-high 11 points and posted a season-best 17 PIR in nearly 19 minutes against Promitheas as he helped fill in the shoes of injured big man John Shurna. The more Diop plays with a veteran playmaker like Albicy, the better he can become.

Add it all up and Gran Canaria got a lot better in Round 11 thanks to the return of one of its leaders.



Andrew Albicy 2- Gran Canaria (photo Gran Canaria) - EC21

Gran Canaria v Promitheas Patras (2022-01-26T20:00:00.000Z)

Partizan NIS Belgrade added young talent to its roster by signing a multiyear deal with power forward Tristan Vukcevic, the club announced on Thursday. 

Partizan inks Vukcevic from Real Madrid

Vukcevic (2.09 meters, 18 years old) arrives from Real Madrid where he had 9 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague appearances this season and in limited minutes averaged 2.1 points and 1.2 rebounds. He has also posted 3.3 points and 2.2 rebounds in 12 Spanish League appearances. Vukcevic joined Real ahead of the 2018-19 season coming from Olympiacos Piraeus of Greece, club where he grew up. He is now set to make his 7DAYS EuroCup debut.

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Turk Telekom Ankara guard Anthony Clemmons anchored his team’s 85-71 upset of Partizan NIS Belgrade and in doing so earned MVP of the Round honors. Clemmons set career-highs with 20 points and 8 assists, which led to a performance index rating of 32. 

Round 11 MVP: Anthony Clemmons, Turk Telekom

That PIR was also a personal best as well as the most of any player in Round 11. Clemmons enjoyed a near-perfect shooting night, making his only two-point attempts, all 5 of his threes and 3 of 4 foul shots. He also had 3 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 turnovers in his stat line. Jaron Blossomgame had the second-highest PIR of the round with a 25 after leading ratiopharm Ulm to an 84-68 victory over Virtus Segafredo Bologna. The forward contributed 19 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists to the winning effort. Axel Julien of Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse recorded his first EuroCup double-double with 12 points and 10 assists for a PIR of 24 in a 76-69 victory over Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana. His counterpart in that game, Yogi Ferrell, scored 24 points for a PIR of 22. Rounding out the list of Round 11’s best was Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar’s Darius Thompson. He amassed 15 points, 6 assists and 2 steals for a PIR of 21 in a 90-62 rout of Lietkabelis Panevezys.

Turk Telekom Ankara v Partizan NIS Belgrade (2022-01-25T17:00:00.000Z)

### Individual leaders: Kerem Kanter of Slask, 14 rebounds

Yogi Ferrell was the top scorer in Round 11 with 24 points. In doing so, he raised his average to 16.6 points, which would be among the top 10 in the competition this season if he had enough appearances. Errick McCollum of Lokomotiv remains atop the leader board with 22.7 points per game. Kerem Kanter of Slask Wroclaw is now the leading rebounder for the season after taking a Round-11 best 14 boards in his team’s loss against Boulogne Metropolitans 92. Kanter raised his average to 8.4 rebounds per game. Axel Julien was the only player with double-digit assists in Round 11. He dished 10 and is now seventh on the season with 5.4 per game. The full-season leader is Milos Teodosic of Virtus with 8.1 helpers per game. Desonta Bradford of Dolomiti Energia Trento, Samet Gayik of Turk Telekom and Sindarius Thornwell of Ulm shared the Round 11 lead in steals with 4 apiece. Derek Needham of Frutti Extra Bursaspor’s 2.2 steals per game are best in the EuroCup. Trento big man Maximilian Ladurner's 3 blocks were the most of any player in Round 11. With 1.7 blocks per game, Octavius Ellis of Turk Telekom leads all players this season. Six players recorded double-doubles in Round 11. They were Jaron Blossomgame and Cristiano Felicio of Ulm (10 points, 13 rebounds), Axel Julien, Vince Hunter of Metropolitans (10 points, 11 rebounds), Andrei Martiuk of Lokomotiv (11 points, 10 rebounds) and Edo Muric of Cedevita (13 points, 12 rebounds).

Round 11 individual leaders: Kerem Kanter, Slask, 14 rebounds

Kerem Kanter - Slask Wroclaw (photo Dragana Stjepanovic - Partizan) - EC21

7DAYS EuroCup fans, we have a new winner in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge!



EuroCup Fantasy Challenge Round 11 winner

Gabrio Curzio beat everyone else in Round 11 with his team Mavalà. He had a Fantasy Challenge score of 185.96.

Gabrio had the following lineup: team captain Jaron Blossomgame of ratiopharm Ulm, Cristiano Felicio also of Ulm, Joel Parra of Joventut Badalona, Yogi Ferrell of Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana and Caleb Homesley of Hamburg Towers as starters, Ante Tomic of Joventut as sixth man and Nikos Rogkavopoulos of Promitheas Patras, Allerik Freeman of Frutti Extra Bursaspor, Kaspars Berzins of Lietkabelis Panevezys and Gregor Glas of Partizan NIS Belgrade as bench players, as well as Vincent Collet of Boulogne Metropolitans 92 as head coach. As his prize for finishing first in Round 11, Gabrio wins a free subscription to Euroleague TV for the 2022-23 season!

The leader of the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge overall standings stays strong, as Riccardo Bernardini remains on top with his team Mr. Jones which has 2102.08 points.

Trades are now open for Round 12. Remember, three trades are allowed before each round until the end of the regular season, and you can also trade your head coach.

The first game in Round 12, Virtus Segafredo Bologna vs. Buducnost VOLI Podgorica, is scheduled to tip off on Tuesday, February 1 at 20:30 CET, and thus marks next round's deadline.

Make new teams now or improve your existing ones and try to become our next round winner!

Herbalife Gran Canaria reclaimed first place in Group B as it held off a determined Promitheas Patras 81-62 at home. Dylan Ennis led the way with 18 points while Khalifa Diop tallied 11 points and Nicolas Brussino and Chris Kramer both scored 10 points as Gran Canaria won its fourth straight game to improve to 8-2 in Group B. 

Gran Canaria reclaims first place in Group B with fourth straight win, 81-62

Gran Canaria took control of the game with an 18-4 run to start the second half for a 12-point lead. The margin was as high as 15 before Promitheas rallied within 8 points in the fourth quarter only to see the hosts pull away. Promitheas has now lost five in a row in dropping to 2-8 at the bottom of the group despite Kendrick Ray hitting for 17 points and Dario Hunt scoring 15 points.