'Achi' was honored before and after the game 

Virtus, Baskonia honored Polonara in Round 9 

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz bounced to its third consecutive EuroLeague victory by defeating Virtus Bologna 87-76 on Thursday night at Buesa Arena. But basketball was only a small part of the emotionally charged evening.

Both teams took the opportunity to send a message of support to [Achille Polonara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/achille-polonara/002084/), who is battling myeloid leukemia. Recently released from the hospital after being in a coma for 10 days, the big screen showed photos of the forward, who played for Virtus just last season and spent two years in Vitoria-Gasteiz with Baskonia earlier in his career. Players from both teams gathered on center court before the game with a sign that said "FORZA ACHI".

The video wall showed a picture of Polonara and the following message: "Those who carry fire inside never give up. Forza Achille."

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">Achi, questo è per te ❤️🇮🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/ilpupazzo33?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ilpupazzo33</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/cefyK1VJjA">pic.twitter.com/cefyK1VJjA</a></p>&mdash; Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/1986546483483775273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Once the game began, the focus returned to basketball. Baskonia never trailed, using a balanced attack to secure a key victory. But after the final buzzer, Polonara's name was once again on many people's lips.

Coach Paolo Galbiati, who worked with Polonara as an assistant coach on the Italian national team, made on final tribute: 

"Achi, this is for you," Galbaiti said after his flash interview, in Italian, holding Baskonia's Polonara jersey. "I hope to see you soon."

Game News

Baskonia, Virtus honored 'Achi' Polonara at Buesa Arena

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Virtus Bologna (2025-11-06T19:30:00.000Z)

EuroLeague debutant Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv set a club scoring record with an impressive 97-109 road win over Dubai Basketball as the visitors produced flawless teamwork and improved to 7-2, while the hosts dropped to 3-6 after a fourth successive loss. 

Hapoel thrives on masterclass offense to steamroll Dubai  

EuroLeague debutant Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv set a club scoring record with an impressive 97-109 road win over Dubai Basketball as the visitors produced flawless teamwork and improved to 7-2, while the hosts dropped to 3-6 after a fourth successive loss.

An effervescent third quarter was essential as rampant Hapoel won the period 19-35 to erase a 48-47 halftime deficit and cancel out a mammoth individual performance from Dubai leader Dwayne Bacon, who poured a game-high 36 points. 

Bacon and Dubai were undone by a relentless Hapoel unit led by Elijah Bryant, who paced the Israeli side on 25 points and 7 boards, with four other players finishing in double figures. Vasilije Micic netted 19 points, Antonio Blakeney and Jonathan Motley scored 15 apiece and Dan Oturu added 12, as the visiting team shot 11 of 23 from downtown and racked up 40 rebounds. 

It was too much for a shorthanded Dubai side missing several key players and Bacon’s valiant solo effort could not stop Hapoel from earning a victory that will further boost the team’s confidence after a bright start in its maiden EuroLeague season. 

Bryant, who posted a career high PIR of 36 in his most impressive display for Hapoel since joining the club from Anadolu Efes Istanbul during the off-season, credited his teammates for their selfless work and kept things in perspective as he emphasized it was too early in the season to cork the champagne.

“A testament to my teammates as they were able to find me and getting the win is all that matters,” he said. “It’s a good team win, but it’s a long season and we’ll definitely cherish this one.” 

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The high-tempo clash was played behind closed doors at Sarajevo’s ZETRA Hall and Hapoel’s head coach Dimitris Itoudis stressed that a lively atmosphere was missing to garnish the action, having also praised his team for bouncing back from the previous round’s tough 62-58 loss at Olympiacos Piraeus.   

“We kept Dubai to under 20 points in the third quarter and that’s a great accomplishment given how talented they are, while scoring 35 points also helped as we hit some amazing shots,” the Greek tactician said.  

“It was weird playing with no fans as that’s not what basketball requires, but we came here with one purpose and that was to bounce back from the last game. Vasa and Elijah did a great scoring job, we took everything Dubai’s defense gave us but we also got some great stops at the other end,” Itoudis added. 

Alongside Bryant, Micic was also instrumental in Hapoel’s victory as he combined sound long-range shooting with dazzling drives to the basket, either scoring on layups or dishing out assists.  

“We didn’t have a good first half as they scored from everywhere, but we had a better approach in the second,” the Serbian point guard said. “We knew what to expect from Bacon, he is a great individual player, but we won as a team and that’s the important thing.”  

Having made a surprisingly good start in Dubai’s debut EuroLeague season, coach Jurica Golemac now faces trying times after the team was brought crashing down to earth with four straight losses. 

“We lost our momentum and made too many mistakes in the third quarter,” the Slovenian tactician said. “They got hot and gained confidence after hitting some open shots, so it was very difficult to come back after they turned the tide.” 

The Israeli outfit shot well to earn yet another valuable win  

Dubai Basketball v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-11-06T18:00:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul overcame LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, 81-67, in Round 9 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague

Fenerbahce finds form, defeats undermanned ASVEL

“We’re happy to have won this game, following a disgraceful week last week,” said [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/), minutes after his [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) overcame [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/asv/), 81-67.

Despite some extended periods of poor offense, the reigning champions eventually took care of business against a shorthanded ASVEL team.

Last week, the hosts put on a disappointing display against Real Madrid, scoring just 22 points in the first half on their way to a loss. Coming into this one, their record was 3-5 in this year’s EuroLeague campaign. Baldwin said that he believes the key to success was holding onto possession.

“It was much better ball control, for our team and for myself,” Baldwin said.

Baldwin stepped up as the headliner for Fenerbahce, recording 14 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists. [Nicolo Melli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nicolo-melli/002849/) scored 12 and was a board away from a double-double, while three more players scored in double digits.

The result was hard luck on [Armel Traore](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/armel-traore/010319/), who kept ASVEL alive for a time, eventually leading in scoring with 18 points of his own.

Both teams made a brutal start to the game on the offensive end, logging just 2 points in the first 3 minutes. However, Fenerbahce earned a lead midway through the first and refused to surrender it throughout. Punctuating their superiority, American guard [Devon Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/devon-hall/011205/) sliced through the lane and added an extra boost with a huge posterizing slam.

“Devon sometimes has this kind of spark,” said teammate Melli. “So, it was nice to see it. He’s a great professional, hard work always pays off and you can see it with him. Not only in those moments, but how solid he is. It was a nice highlight!”

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The hosts won the game in spite of some rare substandard shooting performances, such as Talen Horton-Tucker’s 2-for-11. One key stat that worked in their favor, however, was turnovers; Saras Jasikevicius’s men have averaged 14.5 per game this year, but managed to keep it to just 5 against at Ulker Sports and Event Hall.

“It’s very important,” stated Jasikevicius. “We are struggling offensively, but when you are not committing turnovers, at least you get a shot at the basket. In general, at this point, we just take the win, get home and try to get better.”

Fenerbahce will do exactly that, as it moves to 4-5 for the season and has the opportunity to earn a winning record with a double game week coming up.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Aile. 💛💙<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YellowLegacy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YellowLegacy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/KBI3OC1iiU">pic.twitter.com/KBI3OC1iiU</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/1986529001406427490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

ASVEL coach Pierric Poupet came out of this difficult loss with a sense of optimism. His team stepped up from a crushing 37-point loss last week and played with pride, despite missing key players such as [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/) and [Edwin Jackson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/edwin-jackson/000229/) through injury.

“It’s been a tough moment for us, not only last week with the double game week, but we’ve struggled to have enough players to be competitive,” Poupet said before the game.

He carried the sentiment to the locker rooms after the loss: “I’m quite proud of the guys. We competed against a very good team, who will be near the top at the end of the season. Now we have to refresh, get players back and see what we can do. Let’s wait for another positive cycle.”

The defending champs got back to winning ways in Round 9

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2025-11-06T17:45:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens has extended the contract of four-time EuroLeague champion Kostas Sloukas, the club announced Thursday afternoon. Sloukas, a team captain and one of EuroLeague all-time greats, is now signed with the Greens until the end of the 2026-27 season.

Panathinaikos extends four-time champ Kostas Sloukas

[Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/) has extended the contract of four-time EuroLeague champion [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/), the club announced Thursday afternoon. Sloukas, a team captain and one of EuroLeague all-time greats, is now signed with the Greens until the end of the 2026-27 season.

Sloukas joined Panathinaikos in the summer of 2024 from archrival Olympiacos Piraeus, and in his first season wearing green led Panathinaikos to the 2024 EuroLeague championship as the 2024 Final Four MVP. That was the Green's seventh EuroLeague title, and the fourth for Sloukas who also won a pair of EuroLeague crowns with Olympiacos in 2012 and 2013 as well one with Fenerbahce Istanbul in 2017.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="el" dir="ltr">Η ΚΑΕ Παναθηναϊκός AKTOR βρίσκεται στην ευχάριστη θέση να ανακοινώσει την επέκταση της συνεργασίας της με τον αρχηγό μας, Κώστα Σλούκα, μέχρι το καλοκαίρι του 2027!<br><br>___________________________________________________<br><br>Panathinaikos BC AKTOR is pleased to announce the extension… <a href="https://t.co/XXuuvBI1SX">pic.twitter.com/XXuuvBI1SX</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@Paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr/status/1986438912441499846?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sloukas, who is averaging 9.0 points, 4.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds this season, is one of the most accomplished players in EuroLeague history. Honored as a member of All-25 EuroLeague Team earlier this year, Sloukas was named to the 2018-19 All-EuroLeague First Team and earned All-EuroLeague Second Team honors in 2021-22 and 2023-24.

He has taken part in eight EuroLeague Championship Games and made it to the Final Four 11 times: five with Olympiacos, four with Fenerbahce and twice with Panathinaikos.

Sloukas ranks second all-time in games played (435), second in assists (1,929), seventh in scoring (4,134 points), fourth in total PIR (5,161) and tied for 10th in three-pointers made (518).

Born in Thessaloniki, Sloukas started his career with local clubs Megas Alexandros and Mandoulides before joining Olympiacos in 2008. He was sent out on a loan to play for hometown Aris Thessaloniki in the 2010-11 season, and upon returning, Sloukas helped Olympiacos win back-to-back EuroLeague titles. He also won the Intercontinental Cup in 2013, two Greek League championships (2012, 2015) and a Greek Cup (2010) before joining Fenerbahce in 2015.

The Greek guard added to his EuroLeague success by bringing a first-ever championship to Fenerbahce in 2017, and the team reached the EuroLeague Championship Game in both 2016 and 2018, too. Sloukas won three consecutive Turkish League titles from 2016 to 2018, as well as three straight Turkish Cups from 2018 to 2020.

In the summer of 2020, Sloukas returned to Olympiacos. Over the three seasons with the Reds, Sloukas won back-to-back Greek League and Cup doubles in 2022 and 2023. The team also had back-to-back appearances in the EuroLeague Final Four, with the Reds falling in the semifinals to eventual champion Anadolu Efes Istanbul, and then in the final to Real Madrid in 2023. Sloukas has been a member of the Greek national team, and won a bronze medal at EuroBasket 2025 in September. 

More Panathinaikos News

The veteran point guard will stay with the Greens for at least another season

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade rolled on imperiously as it celebrated a seventh successive win in the EuroLeague, beating Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 86-68 at home as the Serbian team improved to 7-2 while the Greens dropped to 5-4.

Vintage Crvena Zvezda breaks Panathinaikos jinx and ties longest winning streak

[Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/) rolled on imperiously as it celebrated a seventh successive win in the EuroLeague, beating [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/) 86-68 at home as the Serbian team improved to 7-2 while the Greens dropped to 5-4.

Having tied its longest winning streak in Europe’s premier club competition dating back to the 2016-2017 season, Zvezda also ended a seven-game losing streak against the Greek side, offering its fans a sense of déjà vu with a vintage performance.

It brought back instant memories of an 81-48 drubbing of Panathinaikos on November 4, 2021. Almost four years ago to the day, Zvezda romped to its last previous win over the competition’s 2024 champs and for long spells on Wednesday night, it looked like the hosts might emulate the accomplishment.

Zvezda dominated from start to finish and having carved out a massive 67-40 lead through the opening three quarters, the hosts took their foot off the gas in the fourth as Panathinaikos closed in to make it 78-67. The home team then hit top gear again in the dying minutes and put the icing on the cake with an 8-1 run to close out the contest and go top of the standings.

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade-Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens | Round 9 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Once again, versatile point guard [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/) stood out with an impressive tally of 14 points, 9 boards and 7 assists, while big man [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) posted 14 points and 8 rebounds. [Ognjen Dobric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ognjen-dobric/004007/) racked up 10 points and 5 boards to underline Zvezda’s smooth display.

[Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/) paced Panathinaikos on 16 points and [Cedi Osman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/cedi-osman/004088/) added 14, but the team’s pack leader [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) had a forgettable night as he scored a mere 6 points, shooting 2-of-7 from the floor in the wake of Zvezda’s superb defense.

Coach Sasa Obradovic’s hailed his team’s aggressive pressure which forced Panathinaikos to shoot 0-of-10 from the floor in the first quarter, with Zvezda winning the battle of the boards 44-31 as it took full advantage of injuries to the Greek side’s big men.

“We lost a little bit of energy and focus in the fourth quarter as we had a big lead but we’re going to enjoy the moment,” Obradovic said in his post-game comments. “I am proud of the team for their die-hard attitude and as long as we play tough defense, we are always in with a chance of winning. 

“We did a great job on Nunn, we deserved the win and we move on. We have to acknowledge that the schedule has so far played into our hands, hence we now face a cluster of road games and there will be no resting on laurels.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">7️⃣ IN A ROW ✅<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkcz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreTheTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreTheTeam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/everygamematters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#everygamematters</a> <a href="https://t.co/rZZvQHlnyh">pic.twitter.com/rZZvQHlnyh</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1986176306338214386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

With half a dozen key players sidelined by injuries, Zvezda made light of their absence thanks to immaculate teamwork which saw the home team dish out 21 assists while giving Panathinaikos preciously little room to operate. The frustrated Nunn looked a pale shadow of the star player who led the Greens to the 2024 EuroLeague title, as Miller-McIntyre stole the spotlights and ran the show at both ends of the floor. The point guard stayed humble as ever, though, stressing that he wasn’t entirely happy with the performance after Zvezda appeared to go through the motions in the fourth quarter. 

“Honestly, my first thought is that we didn’t do enough in the fourth quarter. It’s a long season and this is the second game in a row that we had a very big lead and then got relaxed in the home straight,” he said.

“I think we need to finish games better but at the end of the day I am happy that we win. We want to prove that we are a good team in every game and every practice but like I always say, celebrate tonight and tomorrow it’s back to work.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">7️⃣❤️🤍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkcz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreTheTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreTheTeam</a> <a href="https://t.co/s6OGmFUBsy">pic.twitter.com/s6OGmFUBsy</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1986184354893341113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Panathinaikos head coach Ergin Ataman looked strikingly indifferent as his team took a beating through the opening three quarters, showing very little emotion on the bench as Zvezda built its lead in a fervent atmosphere inside the Belgrade Arena. Ataman acknowledged that his team lacked zest and guile against a fired-up rival, having come to life when it was too late for the Greek outfit.

“Some players showed character in the last seven or eight minutes but it wasn’t enough,” he said.” We played terrible offense and made incredible mistakes in the first quarter, after which we lost control and there was no way back.”

With Zvezda firing on all cylinders under Obradovic as he keeps capturing the headlines in his second stint at the Serbian giant, one must wonder whether a degree of complacency has crept into Panathinaikos whose patchy form suggests that the team, if body language is anything to go by, is just not the sum of its parts at present. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/J_Hooper11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@J_Hooper11</a> loved every second of his EuroLeague home debut! ❤️🤍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkcz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreTheTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreTheTeam</a> <a href="https://t.co/jnQEGqtdri">pic.twitter.com/jnQEGqtdri</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1986195022102876264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Serbian team made it seven in a row and also snapped its seven-game losing streak against the Greens 

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-11-05T19:00:00.000Z)

How Zvezda and Zalgiris shocked the EuroLeague

After eight rounds of the EuroLeague, more than a fifth of the regular season is behind us, but few could have predicted the current standings.

It has become clear in recent years that in the EuroLeague, anyone can beat anyone, and few games feature a clear favorite. However, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade and Zalgiris Kaunas, along with Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv, currently sit at the top of the standings, which only the most ardent fans of these two clubs could have hoped for at this stage.

However, this is the new reality, and since eight rounds is already a significant number, it’s possible to draw some conclusions about why the Serbian and Lithuanian giants are where they are.

Read more [**HERE**](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1889567/how-zvezda-and-zalgiris-shocked-the-euroleague/).

Need a hand in building the perfect EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge team? Or just looking for a laugh while reviewing the European basketball landscape? Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs of EuroLeague.net, Sport 24's Vasiliki Karamouza have got you covered!

Fantasy Challenge Podcast: Hear from Dubai's finest fantasy players

Need a hand in building the perfect EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge team? Or just looking for a laugh while reviewing the European basketball landscape? [Javier Gancedo](https://x.com/ganchetto) and [Frankie Sachs](https://x.com/MrEuroleague) of [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net), Sport 24's [Vasiliki Karamouza](https://x.com/karamouza_vas) have got you covered!

This week's episode of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast dives into all the latest EuroLeague news and fantasy strategy. Concerned about injuries to ASVEL's Nando De Colo, Panathinaikos's Omer Yurtseven or Barcelona's Toko Shengelia? Looking to pick up the latest American star to land on the Old Continent, but unsure between Spencer Dinwiddie, Bayern, Jared Butler, and Boogie Ellis. Wondering whether this is the time to signed Sylvain Francisco or Carsen Edwards? Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki discuss it all!

They also field questions and react to questions sent in by Fantasy Podcast viewers in the “Get Featured, Get Rewarded” segment and, of course, share their own fantasy teams for Round 9. Enjoy this episode, and best of luck to our fantasy friends in this week's games.

Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki weigh in on all the relevant topics to help you find EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge success

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid (2025-11-07T19:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2025-11-07T19:15:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas v Valencia Basket (2025-11-07T18:00:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2025-11-07T17:30:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v FC Bayern Munich (2025-11-06T20:00:00.000Z)

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v AS Monaco (2025-11-06T20:00:00.000Z)

Sylvain Francisco’s steady rise in the EuroLeague hit a new milestone in October. The Zalgiris Kaunas guard has been chosen as the EuroLeague Basketball MVP for the Month of October presented by Motorola in recognition of his consistent excellence as he guided the Lithuanian club to a share of first place in the standings. 

Sylvain Francisco named EuroLeague MVP for October

[Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/)’s steady rise in the EuroLeague hit a new milestone in October. The [Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/zal/) guard has been chosen as the EuroLeague Basketball MVP for the Month of October presented by Motorola in recognition of his consistent excellence as he guided the Lithuanian club to a share of first place in the standings. Already known for his dynamic play, Francisco elevated his impact with a blend of scoring, distribution, and leadership that helped Zalgiris emerge as one of the early contenders in the 2025–26 season.

Francisco was the engine behind Zalgiris’s 6–2 record in October, orchestrating the offense with precision and flair. He closed out the opening month of the season sharing the league lead in assists with 6.8 per game, while also leading his team in scoring at 14.9 points per game. His Performance Index Rating (PIR) of 18.9 was the second highest among all guards during the month, underscoring his all-around impact.

"Being MVP of the Month is amazing, I didn't expect it, and I am really happy. I'm dancing inside," Francisco told Olivia Harlan Dekker on the EuroLeague & Friends: MVP Talk podcast. "It means a lot because there are so many talented players. I didn't expect to be a EuroLeague MVP, all I wanted is to make sure that we are winning with the team that we have, and to be happy about the wins. I just want to go to the playoffs; that's the best part of it, that's what we want, our goal."

EuroLeague & Friends: MVP Talk with Sylvain Francisco

Francisco’s standout performance in October came in Round 7, when he posted 23 points and a career-high 10 assists in an 86–65 win over Virtus Bologna for his first EuroLeague double-double. That performance earned Francisco co-MVP honors for the round.

His numbers reflect not just volume, but efficiency. Francisco shot 54.1% on two-pointers and 40.4% from three-point range, consistently stretching defenses and creating space for teammates. He has hit at least one three-pointer in every game, scored in double figures six times, and recorded at least 7 assists in five games.

Zalgiris’s October wins came against top-tier opponents including AS Monaco, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, FC Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, Virtus, and LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, with Francisco playing a central role in each.

This marks Francisco’s first MVP of the Month award, and he becomes just the fifth Zalgiris player to earn the honor, joining [Marcus Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marcus-brown/aht/) (December 2007), [Paulius Jankunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jankunas-paulius/bwi/) (December 2017), [Brandon Davies](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/brandon-davies/007870/) (April 2018), and [Marius Grigonis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marius-grigonis/002328/) (October 2020). He also becomes the fifth French player to win the award, alongside [Thomas Heurtel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-heurtel/klt/) (February 2017), [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/) (January 2015, February 2016, January 2018), [Guerschon Yabusele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/guerschon-yabusele/010357/) (January 2022, and [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) (December 2024).

Francisco joined Zalgiris in the summer of 2024 and has quickly become one of the most impactful guards in the league. His leadership and consistency have helped Zalgiris emerge as a serious playoff contender, and with the season still young, expectations are only growing.

Zalgiris will look to build on its early momentum as the EuroLeague season continues, with Francisco expected to remain a driving force in the team’s pursuit of postseason success.

More Sylvain Francisco News

The Zalgiris Kaunas guard led his team to the top of the standings with elite playmaking and scoring

There are plenty of smart opportunities in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge market this week. Javier Gancedo breaks them down.

Fantasy tips, Round 9: Mid-tier magic and value finds

The EuroLeague marathon rolls on with Round 9 – a single-round week, meaning players and coaches have a little extra time to prepare. Last week provided a wealth of new information, as several players stepped up to take on bigger roles. But first, [let’s review what Igor Petrinovic recommended last time](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-rounds-7-8-no-risk-high-reward-gems/).

Igor’s “budget edition” focused on players priced under 6.0 credits, so there’s little room for criticism. True, Arijan Lakic of Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade managed a PIR of -1 across the double-round week, but the rest of Igor’s picks hit nicely. Stefan Miljenovic of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade tallied a combined PIR of 15.3 over two games – an excellent return for 4.1 credits. Sebastian Herrera of Paris Basketball was sensational and is now one of the must-have players in the game. Giampaolo Ricci of EA7 Emporio Armani Milan gained 0.3 credits, taking advantage of extra minutes, while Kosta Kondic of Dubai Basketball averaged a PIR of 7.0. Solid work, Igor!

This week, I’m going for slightly pricier players – not the superstars, but those with strong upside and reasonable cost. Here are my recommendations for Round 9:

Isiaha Mike, Joel Parra, Moses Wright, Quinn Ellis and Rodions Kurucs are featured in this week's article. 

EuroLeague Fantasy tips: Round 5

### Isiaha Mike, FC Bayern Munich (9.5 credits)

[Isiaha Mike](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isiaha-mike/011836/) is coming off a superb double-round week, averaging 23.0 points on 10-of-12 two-pointers, 5.5 rebounds, 6.0 fouls drawn, and a PIR of 27.0. His career-high 29 points against Real Madrid could mark a turning point in his season. Talented and full of confidence, expect more strong performances ahead.

### Joel Parra, FC Barcelona (6.5 credits)

With Toko Shengelia sidelined due to an ankle injury, coach Joan Penarroya will need to improvise at power forward. [Joel Parra](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joel-parra/007464/)’s versatility and instant impact make him a great budget pick – he’s ready to deliver when his team needs it most.

### Moses Wright, Zalgiris Kaunas (12.4 credits)

[Moses Wright](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/moses-wright/012878/) has quietly become a force in limited minutes. He posted 14 points, 8 rebounds, and a PIR of 23 in Round 7, then followed up with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and a PIR of 22 in just 18 minutes the next game. He reportedly injured his wrist in the Lithuanian League this past weekend, but if he's good to go in Round 9, at 12.4 credits he remains an undervalued gem.

### Quinn Ellis, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (7.1 credits)

[Quinn Ellis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/quinn-ellis/012593/) continues to impress as Milan’s all-around guard. Even with Nico Mannion back, Ellis has kept a solid role – producing 7 points and a PIR of 13 in Round 8, followed by a PIR of 20 in domestic action. His value is steadily climbing.

### Rodions Kurucs, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (6.2 credits)

A bit of a gamble, but one with serious upside. [Rodions Kurucs](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rodions-kurucs/005713/) has shown flashes lately, using his size and strength effectively on both ends. He posted a PIR of 16 against Efes and followed with a PIR of 12 in a dramatic comeback win in the Spanish League. At just 6.2 credits, he’s worth the risk.

More EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge News

There are plenty of smart opportunities in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge market this week. Javier Gancedo breaks them down