The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge continues to set new milestones, with remarkable growth and engagement among fans during the current season, underscoring the success of Euroleague Basketball’s gamification strategy.

EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge achieves outstanding success in current season

The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge continues to set new milestones, with remarkable growth and engagement among fans during the current season, underscoring the success of Euroleague Basketball’s gamification strategy.

As of today, the total number of teams registered for the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge has reached 269,105, representing an impressive 18% year-over-year (YoY) increase. Additionally, the platform boasts 177,503 active players, marking an outstanding 44% growth compared to last season.

The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge has seen widespread global participation, with the top 10 countries by player engagement being: Serbia, Greece, Bosnia, Spain, Lithuania, Italy, Montenegro, Turkiye, Israel, and Germany. Moreover, more than 400,000 player trades were made after Round 1, showcasing the intense engagement of fans. In terms of team preferences, fans have shown a strong inclination towards Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, and Olympiacos Piraeus, making these the most popular teams among Fantasy Challenge players.

### Global community-building focus

This season, a key focus of the Fantasy Challenge has been on fostering community building. Through collaboration with selected media partners in specific regions, the league has successfully developed private leagues with exclusive prizes, diversifying the content around the Fantasy League and creating tailored content for social media platforms.

To further enhance fan engagement, the popular Fantasy Challenge podcast, featuring [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net)'s Frankie Sachs and Javier Gancedo, as well as Greek journalist Vasiliki Karamouza, has become a fan favorite. The podcast has been pivotal in providing insights and connecting fans globally, further solidifying a strong sense of community.

The success of this season’s EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge is another significant step forward in the Euroleague’s broader gamification strategy, which has seen a triple-digit increase in Fantasy users during last season’s campaign. The league remains committed to enhancing fan engagement and creating immersive experiences that bring fans closer to the game.

More fans than ever are playing the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge

Fantasy expert Javier Gancedo has offered his five recommended picks for the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge heading into the first double-round week of the 2024-25 EuroLeague season.

Fantasy tips, Rounds 3-4: Taking advantage of the double-round week

Welcome to the first double-round week of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season. After two rounds, four teams are undefeated and four others are looking for their first win, which could have an impact on the [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/).

Additionally, four teams play consecutive games in the same city this week. ALBA Berlin, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and FC Barcelona play twice at home while Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has one game at Belgrade Arena and another at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall, Maccabi’s temporary home.

As always on a Monday, here are my recommendations for Rounds 3 and 4.

Mike James, Kendrick Nunn, Khalifa Koumadje, Theo Maledon and John DiBartolomeo are featured in this week's article.

EuroLeague Fantasy tips, Rounds 3-4

### Mike James, AS Monaco (16.1 credits)

I am not a fan of recommending the reigning MVP in this article (he's an obvious choice, right?) but with only one game on Wednesday – Barcelona vs. Monaco – [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) is a very valuable choice. He is the most accomplished player that will play in the second turn in Rounds 3 and 4, giving you a chance to fix some mistakes in between turns. If you have ever thought of bringing James aboard, this is the time.

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### Kendrick Nunn, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (13.1 credits)

Panathinaikos has started the season on fire and [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) has been unstoppable until now. Nunn is playing over 30 minutes on average, posting great numbers: 16.5 points on 100% free throws, 3.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and a PIR of 17.5. In what arguably could be a run-and-gun game against Paris and a tough road showdown against Fenerbahce, Nunn should be a must.

### Theo Maledon, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (11.2 credits)

[Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) is one of the most pleasant surprises in the competition, helping ASVEL enjoy a good start with his all-around perfection. Maledon is averaging 14.0 points on 91.7% free throws, 3.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 5.5 fouls drawn and a PIR of 20.0. ASVEL faces two high-scoring teams this week: ALBA in Berlin and Baskonia at home. It should be a good test for him.

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### Khalifa Koumadje, ALBA Berlin (9.1 credits)

It has been a good start to the season for [Khalifa Koumadje](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/koumadje-khalifa/010791/), making the most out of his size and mobility to find advantages everywhere. He is also playing with extra focus and character. In addition to all that, Koumadje is averaging 8.0 points, a league-leading 10.5 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and a PIR of 17.5. There are not many good options at center for under 10.0 credits, but Koumadje is one of them.

### John DiBartolomeo, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (6.2 credits)

Maccabi's backcourt is in a tough situation. [Rokas Jokubaitis is injured](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/maccabi-loses-rokas-jokubaitis-to-a-broken-thumb/), plus [Jordan Loyd](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/jordan-loyd-returns-to-as-monaco-basket/) reached an agreement to leave the club and join Monaco. New signing [Saben Lee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/maccabi-tel-aviv-bc-signs-scorer-saben-lee/) arrives with great numbers but no EuroLeague experience. That means that in the short run, [John DiBartolomeo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/john-dibartolomeo/007990/) and Round 1 MVP [Tamir Blatt](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tamir-blatt/011193/) should be very interesting players to own in our beloved fantasy game.

Fantasy expert Javier Gancedo is back with his weekly recommendations

The Appeals Judge has rendered their decision after the appeal presented by Real Madrid and Facundo Campazzo regarding the sanction imposed on Facundo Campazzo for actions that represent a lack of respect towards the referees during its road game against FC Bayern Munich.

Appeals Judge decision on Facundo Campazzo sanction

The Appeals Judge has rendered their decision after the appeal presented by [Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/carousels/real-madrid/?q=%7B%22articleId%22%3A%22%22%2C%22categoryId%22%3A%22%22%2C%22linkedId%22%3A%7B%22sourceSystem%22%3A%22FS_BASKETBALL_TEAM%22%2C%22sourceSystemId%22%3A%22mad%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22%22%7D%7D&carouselTitle=Real%20Madrid) and [Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) regarding the sanction imposed on Facundo Campazzo for actions that represent a lack of respect towards the referees during its road game against FC Bayern Munich.

The Appeals Judge has ratified the original sanction, therefore Facundo Campazzo will not be eligible to play in Round 3.

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Real Madrid (2024-10-15T18:30:00.000Z)

The first double-round week of the 2024-25 EuroLeague season is here, so here's your lowdown ahead of Round 3.

At a glance: The start of the season's first double-round week!

The first double-round week of the season is here! With 18 games scheduled in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague between Tuesday and Friday, here’s your quick guide to the opening action for Round 3.

## Tuesday, October 15

### ALBA Berlin vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (19:30 CEST)

Winless ALBA (0-2) is aiming for its first success with a visit from ASVEL (1-1). After gaining its first win of the season with a spectacular all-round performance from big man [Neal Sako](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/neal-sako/010545/), including a game-winning block on the final play, the French team will aim to gather more momentum. Another newcomer showing strong form is forward [Shaq Harrison](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shaquille-harrison/013371/), who had 13 points and 7 boards last week and will look to compete with a physically strong ALBA team which so far averages 38.5 rebounds – third-best in the league. Center [Trevion Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/trevion-williams-/012604/) faces a good duel with Sako, while ALBA’s backcourt leader [Martin Hermannsson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/martin-hermannsson/008780/) will look to control the tempo after averaging 12.5 points and 7.0 assists in the first two games.

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (19:45 CEST)

Early season pacesetters go head to head as Fenerbahce (2-0) welcomes Zvezda (2-0). It will be a special night for Fener’s summer signing [Boban Marjanovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/boban-marjanovic/lmg/) as the giant center faces Zvezda for the first time since he represented the Serbian club between 2013 and 2015. A key to Zvezda’s early-season success has been the long-range accuracy of [Isaiah Canaan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isaiah-canaan/010612/) (16.5 points per game, 50% three-point shooting) and [Nemanja Nedovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nemanja-nedovic/000848/) (15.0 points, 66.7% for threes), with [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/) pulling the strings to the tune of 7 assists per game. But the Turkish team is also a deep threat, as shown by [Bonzie Colson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bonzie-colson/009783/), [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) and [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/) all knocking down a trio of triples to win last week’s Istanbul derby win at Efes.

2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague | R3 Head-to-Head Colson vs. Kalinic

### Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul (20:05 CEST)

Two teams aiming to bounce back from losses meet in Belgrade as Efes (1-1) visits Maccabi (1-1). The Turkish team is enjoying stellar early-season form from big man [Dan Oturu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dan-oturu/012788/) (17.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game), and he faces a good tussle against similarly in-form Maccabi man [Jasiel Rivero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jasiel-rivero/011214/) (12 points, 6.5 rebounds). Efes will hope that star guard [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/) can return to full fitness and form after only averaging 10.0 points per game so far – way below his career average of 15.1. And a key element in this contest will be his battle for backcourt supremacy with [Tamir Blatt](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tamir-blatt/011193/), who has made a consistent start to his Maccabi career with a 21-point, 12-assist showing in Round 1 and a 10-assist night in Round 2.

### Olympiacos Piraeus vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (20:15 CEST)

A pair of Round 2 winners are looking to keep on climbing the standings as Olympiacos (1-1) receives a visit from Milan (1-1). After truly announcing his return to the competition by taking last week's MVP award, smooth-shooting [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) (17 points and 11 rebounds to help down Zalgiris) will look to continue his key role for the Reds by directly facing the talents of another former EuroLeague MVP, [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/), who was vital in Milan’s victory over Paris last week by recording 15 points and 6 boards. This could be a low-scoring game between two teams who base their philosophy on strong defense, respectively allowing just 68 and 74 points to grab their first wins of the season last time out.

2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague | R3 Head-to-Head Fournier vs. Shields

### Virtus Segafredo Bologna vs. Zalgiris Kaunas (20:30 CEST)

Virtus (0-2) will look to overcome a tough start when it takes on a Zalgiris team (1-1) seeking a first road win. Zalgiris, which has won the last five meetings between the teams dating back to 2007, hopes for another step forward from first-year guard [Deividas Sirvydis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/deividas-sirvydis/007029/), who netted 17 points in last week’s loss at Olympiacos. Another key will be the experience of [Ignas Brazdeikis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ignas-brazdeikis/011983/) (11 points and 4.5 rebounds per night) to play in the low post against [Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/) (10.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game). [Isaia Cordinier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isaia-cordinier/009549/) (19.5 points per game) has been Virtus’s top performer so far, and the visitors need to match his scoring firepower through [Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/), who will target another night of multiple triples after converting 42.9% from long range so far.

### Paris Basketball vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (20:30 CEST)

In a meeting of reigning champions, EuroCup titleholder Paris (0-2) will look for a first win against EuroLeague king Panathinaikos (2-0). The Greens have started their title defense well, with [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) excelling as he powered last week’s home victory over Bayern with 22 points and 6 rebounds. That game also featured 12 points and 11 rebounds for [Juancho Hernangomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/juancho-hernangomez/012712/), so Paris will have to work hard to compete in the paint with a heavy workload for leading rebounder [Mikael Jantunen](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mikael-jantunen/012613/) (6.0 boards per night). Last season’s EuroCup MVP [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/) has stepped up to the elite level with impressive effect, averaging 16.5 points and 6.0 assists to date, and Shorts now wants to prove he can compete with the very best as he faces [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/), [Lorenzo Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lorenzo-brown/009622/) and co.

2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague | R3 Head-to-Head Shorts vs. Sloukas

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Real Madrid (20:30 CEST)

An all-Spanish affair will see Baskonia (1-1) attempt to claim victory over Real (1-1) in a rematch of last season’s playoffs series, swept 3-0 by *Los Blancos*. Baskonia coach Pablo Laso will have every incentive to design a winning game plan against his old team and former assistant Chus Mateo, but Real has a very new look this season with summer arrivals [Xavier Rathan-Mayes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/xavier-rathan-mayes/013378/) and [Serge Ibaka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/serge-ibaka/003583/) – who played for Laso at Bayern last season – both showing their value in last week’s win over Partizan. The game features a showdown between two of the competition’s biggest backcourt entertainers, as last season’s top scorer [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/) (12.0 points per game) looks to overcome Real leader [Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/), who ranks second in the league with 10 assists per game.

2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague | R3 Head-to-Head Hall vs. Ibaka

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. FC Bayern Munich (20:45 CEST)

Partizan’s (0-2) loyal fans will attempt to roar their players to a first victory with a visit from Bayern (1-1). This could be a shootout: Partizan ranks sixth in scoring with 84 points per game, with Bayern fourth (88 points per game), while the teams are among the worst defenses after respectively allowing an average of 90.5 and 91.5 points. The shooting skills of [Vanja Marinkovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vanja-marinkovic/004761/) (66.7% from the field) will be crucial for Partizan, which will look to control the paint through [Brandon Davies](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/brandon-davies/007870/) and [Tyrique Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tyrique-jones/011981/) (14.0 and 16.5 points per game respectively). Bayern can answer through [Devin Booker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/devin-booker/007056/), who had 15 points and 7 boards in last week’s loss at Panathinaikos, while former Partizan star [Yam Madar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/yam-madar/011052/) will look to shine in the backcourt.

## Wednesday, October 16

### FC Barcelona vs. AS Monaco

A pair of powerhouses collide as Barcelona (1-1) welcomes unbeaten Monaco (2-0) to complete Round 3’s action. With a first win of the season secured over ALBA on Friday behind a strong shooting night from [Dario Brizuela](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dario-brizuela/009992/) (18 points), Barca will hope its new pieces continue to take shape as players like [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/) and [Chimezie Metu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/chimezie-metu/013379/) become integral players for coach Joan Penarroya. Aside from the obvious threat of [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) (13.0 points and 5.5 assists per game), Monaco can also count on a whole lot of everything from [Alpha Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alpha-diallo/011226/), who averages 14.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists so far. And don’t overlook [Elie Okobo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elie-okobo/011212/), who led the way with 17 points on 7-of-11 field goal shooting to overcome Maccabi in Round 2.

2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague | R3 Head-to-Head Punter vs. James

In Round 3, there are eight games on Tuesday and one on Wednesday

FC Barcelona v AS Monaco (2024-10-16T18:30:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v FC Bayern Munich (2024-10-15T18:45:00.000Z)

Virtus Segafredo Bologna v Zalgiris Kaunas (2024-10-15T18:30:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2024-10-15T18:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2024-10-15T18:15:00.000Z)

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2024-10-15T18:05:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2024-10-15T17:45:00.000Z)

ALBA Berlin v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2024-10-15T17:30:00.000Z)

New Olympiacos BC signings Sasha Vezenkov and Evan Fournier both enjoyed starring roles against Zalgiris Kaunas in Round 2, something that will be a regular theme for the Reds in the 2024-25 EuroLeague season.

Vezenkov, Fournier showed glimpses of Olympiacos' 'on-paper potential'

Olympiacos Piraeus has set new club standards when it comes to consistency in recent years. The three-time Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champ, a club that won back-to-back crowns a little more than a decade ago, [has reached the last three Final Fours](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/olympiacos-heading-to-3rd-straight-final-four/), something the Reds had never done in any three-year stretch in their history.

However, no one in Piraeus has liked coming up short in each one of the last three years, so this past summer – to mark the 100th anniversary of the club being founded – Olympiacos made a couple of big splashes. 

The first big move the Reds made was to re-sign 2022-23 EuroLeague MVP [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) following his one-year stint with the Sacramento Kings. Later, Olympiacos added a proven prolific scorer at all levels in [Evan Fournier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/evan-fournier/013380/), who spent the last 12 seasons in the NBA. The front office also brought back all but one key contributor from last season, [Isaiah Canaan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isaiah-canaan/010612/).

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First win at home 🔴⚪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympiacosBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympiacosBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreOlympiacos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreOlympiacos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TogetherWeFight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TogetherWeFight</a> <a href="https://t.co/pN0AMTe8RW">pic.twitter.com/pN0AMTe8RW</a></p>&mdash; Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/1844847307478499437?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On Friday night, Olympiacos' fans got their first look at the new-look roster at Peace and Friendship Stadium. Conveniently, it was Vezenkov and Fournier who enjoyed starring roles [in a 74-68 triumph against Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/olympiacos-bc-holds-off-zalgiris-kaunas-74-68/). Vezenkov finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Fournier had 15 points and 5 rebounds.

The duo combined for 32 of the team's 74 points, as well as 16 of the 45 rebounds grabbed by the home squad.

Not everything was peaches and cream on Friday night, however. Olympiacos had a dream defensive start, opening a 23-7 lead after 13 minutes, but then had to hold on to dear life as Zalgiris fought its way back. Both Vezenkov and Fournier acknowledged the Reds' struggles.

"It wasn't the best win, but a win is a win," Fournier stated:

"It was a bad game, and we just keep the result," Vezenkov added . "We have a potential. But just on paper, and just by saying it, it won’t help. We have to show it, we have to fight, and we have to play better."

Hearing "we have to get better" after a victory is music to everyone's ears in Piraeus, but what should give even more optimism to everyone in and around Olympiacos' organization is that both big stars are completely aware of everything they need to do. They are fully embracing their roles.

Vezenkov was ready to talk about his contributions after taking just 5 field-goal attempts in 25 minutes on the floor.

"I did not shoot a lot in this game because other defenses are preparing a lot, too, so I have to help the team in different ways," Vezenkov explained. "It will not be easy. I have to screen, I have to pass, I have to rebound; everything will be more difficult."

Olympiacos Piraeus forward Sasha Vezenkov spoke to the EuroLeague TV cameras after his team beat Zalgiris Kaunas in Round 2 of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Sasha Vezenkov: 'I have to help my team in different ways'

Fournier was very open about the adjustments he needs to do.

"It is not easy to come into a team that played together for years, I am still trying to figure out how I can help the most," he noted.

"I'm a very aggressive player by nature, but this team plays a certain style of play. I am just trying to do my best; play defense first of all, be intense, be a vocal leader. Then on offense, we will see what happens, but we have talent, so I am not concerned about that."

There is plenty of time for the puzzle to be put together, especially with the team's two big men – [Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/) and [Moustapha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/moustapha-fall/008811/) – not yet fully involved. Milutinov is still sidelined, whereas Fall only played 6:28 minutes in Round 2, his first appearance since last May.

But there is a clear vision about who needs to lead this team and take it to where it wants to finish. Both Vezenkov and Fournier are already showcasing they are embracing their roles and are poised to take the Reds to the promised land.

Game News

The two summer recruits shined in Round 2 after an underwhelming Round 1

Olympiacos Piraeus v Zalgiris Kaunas (2024-10-11T18:15:00.000Z)

Maccabi Tel Aviv BC has announced the signing of Saben Lee, who has made waves following his first two BCL performances with Manisa Basket.

Maccabi signs scorer Saben Lee

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv has made up for [the departure of Jordan Loyd](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/jordan-loyd-departs-maccabi-tel-aviv-bc/) by signing playmaker Saben Lee on a two-year deal, the club announced on Sunday.

Lee (1.88 meters, 25 years old) has caught the attention of everyone in Europe after his stellar performances in this season's Basketball Champions League with Manisa Basket.

After posting 36 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists on his BCL debut, he followed that up by tying the competition's all-time scoring record with a 43-point showing in his second-ever BCL game. There's more: Lee is the first-ever player to score 30 points or more in their first two BCL appearances.

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“I’m excited to join such a historic club and excited for this season," Lee told Maccabi’s official website. “I hope we can win a lot of games this season and make the fans proud! I’m very grateful for the opportunity here. Also want to say thank you to the management, coaches and everyone that had a say in getting me suited up in a Maccabi jersey. Let’s go, Maccabi Tel Aviv! Can’t wait to get to work."

Lee started his professional career with the Detroit Pistons in the NBA, playing 85 games for the franchise between 2020 and 2022. He also played two games for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2022-23 campaign before heading to the Phoenix Suns, where he played 47 times between 2022 and 2024. His NBA career averages stand at 5.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 134 appearances.

In addition to his time in the NBA, Lee spent time in the G League with the Motor City Cruise, Delaware Blue Coats and Raptors 905.

Before all that, Lee spent 2017 to 2020 at Vanderbilt University and had a strong 2019-20 campaign, averaging 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.5 steals in 32 NCAA games.

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EuroLeague week on social media

**WE LOVE FANS…** …and so does Baskonia, which hosted two Partizan fans for their Round 1 game. Check it out!

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">❝Basketball is more than a sport. It is a passion that connects cities, countries and hearts...❞<br><br>🤝Nikola and Filip, from Belgrade to Buesa, to live the game between <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PartizanBC</a> and Baskonia in the opening of the 24/25 <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> season <br><br>⬇️FULL MOVIE 🎬⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/r4bcjy8umo">pic.twitter.com/r4bcjy8umo</a></p>&mdash; Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/1843562383395963255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

**ENJOYING THE VIEW**: Vincent Poirier and his daughter enjoyed themselves at the shore of the Marmara Sea in Istanbul

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/os6lmOpJq3">pic.twitter.com/os6lmOpJq3</a></p>&mdash; Vincent Poirier (@viinze_17P) <a href="https://twitter.com/viinze_17P/status/1844089158144569423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

**CAUGHT ON TAPE**: Fenerbahce team captain Melih Mahmutoglu made 44 triples in a row.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="art" dir="ltr">🎯🎯 <a href="https://t.co/yOu2WVwDMI">https://t.co/yOu2WVwDMI</a></p>&mdash; Melih Mahmutoğlu (@melihmahmutoglu) <a href="https://twitter.com/melihmahmutoglu/status/1844008730343653433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

**LOOKING SUPER**: Mario Hezonja did not play in the season opener after losing significant weight due to illness, but Mario wanted to show that he is still Super.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">😂😂😂🤍</p>&mdash; Mario Hezonja (@mariohezonja) <a href="https://twitter.com/mariohezonja/status/1843301955592188011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

**IN CASE YOU MISSED IT**: A game-day with none-other than Boban Marjanovic!

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">GameDay with <a href="https://twitter.com/BobanMarjanovic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BobanMarjanovic</a> 😃 🎥<br><br>We caught up with the <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FBBasketbol</a> big man ahead of the Turkish Derby 🇹🇷<br><br>How he&#39;s settling in, in Istanbul,to playing in front of a packed arena, to his love of dance 🕺<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RivalrySeries?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RivalrySeries</a> I <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EveryGameMatters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EveryGameMatters</a> <a href="https://t.co/vHCVaTwWzq">pic.twitter.com/vHCVaTwWzq</a></p>&mdash; Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1845049892743545205?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

**CHAMPS' DINNER**: Panathinaikos team captain Kostas Sloukas hosted a dinner for his teammates, coaches and team staff at a restaurant in Thessaloniki after their 2-0 EuroLeague start.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="el" dir="ltr">Ο αρχηγός του Παναθηναϊκού AKTOR, Κώστας Σλούκας, παρέθεσε δείπνο στους συμπαίκτες του, τους προπονητές και το επιτελείο της ομάδας στο εστιατόριο «Γλυκάνισος» στη Θεσσαλονίκη ☘️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheGreens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeTheGreens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paobcaktor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paobcaktor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LiveTheGreenMagic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LiveTheGreenMagic</a> <a href="https://t.co/ntReg34N8L">pic.twitter.com/ntReg34N8L</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@Paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr/status/1844826133977784344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

**GREAT TO SEE YOU**: Codi Miller-McIntyre and Rokas Giedraits were happy to welcome many friends from Baskonia to Belgrade. Nick Calathes and Rokas Jokubaitis, former teammates at Barcelona, were happy to catch up and do their secret handshake in Monaco, Maodo Lo returned to Milan, while there were many familiar faces in Piraeus where Zalgiris paid a visit.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">🫂 Reencuentros por Belgrado <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoazenBaskonia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoazenBaskonia</a> <a href="https://t.co/KNelzIB4Ms">pic.twitter.com/KNelzIB4Ms</a></p>&mdash; Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/1843967522879750197?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What&#39;s Up Maodo Lo?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/insieme?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#insieme</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaOlimpia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaOlimpia</a> <a href="https://t.co/80DP13rBhm">pic.twitter.com/80DP13rBhm</a></p>&mdash; Olimpia Milano (@OlimpiaMI1936) <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936/status/1844796904422481943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Always great to meet familiar faces. 👀 <a href="https://t.co/9HGtRFx03A">pic.twitter.com/9HGtRFx03A</a></p>&mdash; BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) <a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris/status/1844716470434992297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


**PASSION:** The EuroLeague was back in Belgrade Arena and the newly-renovated OAKA in Athens this past week, and the visuals were special.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The atmosphere is 🤯<a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kkcrvenazvezda</a> fans are ready for a new season👀👀👀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EveryGameMatters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EveryGameMatters</a> <a href="https://t.co/34nlQbekeo">pic.twitter.com/34nlQbekeo</a></p>&mdash; Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1844103313664647611?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="art" dir="ltr">🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/MuXkgZARkM">https://t.co/MuXkgZARkM</a></p>&mdash; Mike James (@TheNatural_05) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNatural_05/status/1844317738564714748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When novelty meets a vision, the result surpasses any expectation. Setting new standards for the game that we love! <br><br>The Glass World is what we need for a fresh start ✨☘️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheGreens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeTheGreens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paobcaktor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paobcaktor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LiveTheGreenMagic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LiveTheGreenMagic</a> <a href="https://t.co/iOLnaHcf7B">pic.twitter.com/iOLnaHcf7B</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@Paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr/status/1844746134863945788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

**WINNERS' CORNER**: Four teams are 2-0: Panathinaikos, Zvezda, Monaco and Fenerbahce.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First impressions after important home win in <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> R02 from Canaan 🔴⚪️<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/94PZlbcEND">pic.twitter.com/94PZlbcEND</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1844124539103609104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Day by day. We keep building! Great team win🤍<br><br>Vamossss 🤍🫶🏽</p>&mdash; Xavier Rathan-Mayes (@xrm_22) <a href="https://twitter.com/xrm_22/status/1844504105441689852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">✅ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HalaMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HalaMadrid</a> <a href="https://t.co/v0cJKHXom2">pic.twitter.com/v0cJKHXom2</a></p>&mdash; Dzanan Musa (@DzMusa) <a href="https://twitter.com/DzMusa/status/1844493185155989658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First Euroleague Win of the season! 👏🏻<br>Great team work 💪🏻💪🏽💪🏿 Bravo l’Astro. <a href="https://t.co/DFazME7Y4B">pic.twitter.com/DFazME7Y4B</a></p>&mdash; Nando De Colo (@NandoDeColo) <a href="https://twitter.com/NandoDeColo/status/1844799981397426446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great team DUBBBB 🔴🔵</p>&mdash; Jus (@JusAnderson1) <a href="https://twitter.com/JusAnderson1/status/1844854926511677937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RivalrySeries?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RivalrySeries</a> post-game with Nigel Hayes-Davis &amp; friends🎤👇<a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FBBasketbol</a> <a href="https://t.co/pRZfkmKM5d">pic.twitter.com/pRZfkmKM5d</a></p>&mdash; Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1844474303502483722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">👊🏽 That&#39;s the spirit!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/K_pap16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@K_pap16</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympiacosBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympiacosBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreOlympiacos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreOlympiacos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TogetherWeFight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TogetherWeFight</a> <a href="https://t.co/Len1tTqS6r">https://t.co/Len1tTqS6r</a></p>&mdash; Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/1844839775460794716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


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Maccabi Tel Aviv BC has suffered a major injury blow as point guard Rokas Jokubaitis broke his thumb during a practice session, the club announced on Sunday. 

Maccabi loses Rokas Jokubaitis to a broken thumb

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv has suffered a major injury blow as point guard [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rokas-jokubaitis/007519/) has broken his thumb. 

The club announced on Sunday morning that the injury happened in practice, and the player is expected to be sidelined for approximately three weeks.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">עדכון: רוקאס יוקובאיטיס נפצע באימון וסובל משבר באגודל. הרכז צפוי להיעדר כשלושה שבועות.<br>הסגל למשחק הערב מול נס ציונה יכלול את ג&#39;ון דיברתולומיאו, ג&#39;יילן הורד, רפי מנקו, רומן סורקין, עומר מאייר, וויל ריימן, ג&#39;ייק כהן, ירון גולדמן, אורן סהר, אורי כהן, ליוואי רנדולף ותמיר בלאט <a href="https://t.co/WANA2SVajp">pic.twitter.com/WANA2SVajp</a></p>&mdash; Maccabi Tel Aviv BC 🇮🇱​ (@MaccabiTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaccabiTLVBC/status/1845357389102436543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

Jokubaitis joined Maccabi this past summer and has had a role off the bench in the first two rounds of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season. 

On Wednesday night in Monaco, he gave the team a big spark, posting 9 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds in just 13 minutes on the floor.

Maccabi's backcourt will be significantly depleted with Jokubaitis' absence, particularly following [the departure of guard Jordan Loyd](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/jordan-loyd-returns-to-as-monaco-basket/), the team's top scorer (15.5 ppg.) through two rounds.

EuroLeague top photos of the week

Battle under the rim in Villeurbanne between Toko Shengelia and Neal Sako

Real Madrid's Xavier Rathan-Mayes eventually won this ball against Iffe Lundberg and Sterling Brown of Partizan

Big dunk by Kevarrius Hayes of Paris Basketball

Dan Oturu and Khem Birch both shined in the Istanbul derby

Crrvena Zvezda's Codi Miller-McIntyre went against his former Baskonia teammate Chima Moneke

Georgios Papagiannis had a big role in Monaco's win ove Maccabi and Rokas Jokubaitis

Lorenzo Brown dunking in his first home game in Panathinaikos jersey

Fenerbahce's Arturs Zagars drives past Stanley Johnson of Efes

Zvezda's Nemanja Nedovic shoots over a stretched arm of Baskonia's Chima Moneke

Barcelona's Dario Brizuela shined against Martin Hermannsson and ALBA Berlin

Look back at all the action from Round 2 of the regular season by checking out the best photos of the week!