Ahead of the 2025-26 season, [Virtus Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/vir/) has announced which numbers the players will be wearing.

Virtus – now entering its fourth campaign since returning to the EuroLeague – has made eight new additions to its roster, including scoring ace [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/scoring-ace-carsen-edwards-finds-new-home-in-bologna/) from FC Bayern Munich, [Luca Vildoza](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-makes-luca-vildoza-its-point-guard/) from Olympiacos Piraeus and [Alen Smailagic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/alen-smailagic-signs-with-virtus-for-2-years/) from Zalgiris Kaunas. There is a lot of excitement around 21-year-old forward [Saliou Niang](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-invests-in-rising-star-saliou-niang/), who has joined from Dolomiti Energia Trento and is lighting up EuroBasket 2025.

The other new arrivals are [Derrick Alston Jr.](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-adds-forward-derrick-alston-jr/) from Manresa, [Karim Jallow](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-adds-depth-with-karim-jallow/) from ratiopharm Ulm, [Aliou Diarra](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-reels-in-aliou-diarra/) from APR in the Basketball Africa League (BAL), and [Abramo Canka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/abramo-canka-lands-at-virtus/), who played in the NCAA last season.

These are the Virtus players' jersey numbers for the coming season:

- #1 Luca Vildoza
- #3 Carsen Edwards
- #6 Alessandro Pajola
- #7 Saliou Niang
- #8 Matteo Accorsi
- #9 Alen Smailagic
- #11 Brandon Taylor
- #21 Derrick Alston Jr.
- #22 Abramo Canka
- #23 Daniel Hackett
- #24 Leo Menalo
- #30 Matt Morgan
- #31 Aliou Diarra
- #34 Karim Jallow
- #35 Momo Diouf
- #45 Nikola Akele

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">I nuovi numeri di maglia da urlare a palazzo 🗣️🤍🖤 <a href="https://t.co/cn0KE6huiL">pic.twitter.com/cn0KE6huiL</a></p>&mdash; Virtus Bologna (@VirtusBo) <a href="https://twitter.com/VirtusBo/status/1963923924552409542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Greece finished atop Group C with a 4-1 record and will face Israel in the EuroBasket Round of 16 on Sunday after holding off defending champion Spain 86-90 in hotly-contested game in Limassol, Cyprus on Thursday 

Tyler Dorsey's hot hand helped Greece KO Spain

Greece finished atop Group C with a 4-1 record and will face Israel in the EuroBasket Round of 16 on Sunday after holding off defending champion Spain 86-90 in hotly-contested game in Limassol, Cyprus, on Thursday evening. The duo of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Olympiacos Piraeus sharpshooter [Tyler Dorsey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tyler-dorsey/009849/) paved the way for Greece.

The result meant that Georgia qualified from Group C, while Spain fell to 2-3 and was eliminated.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">THIS GAME HAD IT ALL 🤯🇬🇷<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroBasket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroBasket</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MakeYourMark?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MakeYourMark</a></p>&mdash; FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroBasket/status/1963704392609419593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Antetokounmpo posted a monster line of 25 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists, while Dorsey finished with 22 points on 6-of-9 three-point shooting, 5 boards and 4 assists. Panathinaikos Athens playmaker [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/) added 12 points and 6 dimes for Greece. [Jaime Pradilla](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jaime-pradilla/010393/) of Valencia Basket was Spain’s top scorer with 14 points.

After 7 and a half minutes of basketball, the score was Spain 14, Tyler Dorsey 14 (and Greece 30). Dorsey was inflicting damage by draining shot after shot – including one directly from an assist from Antetokounmpo. The sniper from the corner threw off the Spanish defense and helped create space for Antetokounmpo to operate with more freedom in the paint.

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Despite Greece’s big early lead, Spain rallied late and led in the fourth quarter. Dorsey made key contributions late with a tip-in to tie go ahead 75-77 and then a rebound that triggered a transition bucket from Panathinaikos’s Panos Kalaitzakis. He also drew a foul while boxing out Pradilla to end another Spanish possession.

The final minutes would be tense, but after Sloukas put Greece up 84-88 with a minute remaining, Spain missed 7 free throws in the final 15 seconds to see its chances to advance disappear.

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Euroleague Basketball joins the Italian and global basketball family in mourning Giorgio Armani, the legendary fashion designer and passionate basketball patron, who passed away on Monday at the age of 91.

Euroleague Basketball mourns Giorgio Armani

Armani purchased Olimpia Milano in 2008 from Giorgio Corbelli, becoming the club’s sole owner and ushering in a new golden era. Under his stewardship, the team reclaimed its place among Europe’s elite, capturing six Italian League crowns, four Italian Cups, and five Italian Supercups. In 2021, Olimpia Milano returned to the EuroLeague Final Four for the first time since 1992, a milestone achievement in the club’s modern history. Courtside seats in Milan and across the continent often featured Armani himself, a testament to his deep devotion to the game and his players.

 

“Giorgio Armani was a pioneer, a global cultural leader, and a true friend of our sport,” said Dejan Bodiroga, Euroleague Basketball President. “I am deeply grateful for his invaluable contribution and support to Euroleague Basketball, his passing leaves an irreplaceable void, but his legacy will inspire generations to come.”

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Beyond basketball, Armani was a towering figure in global culture. He founded the Armani brand in 1975, revolutionizing the fashion industry and later expanding into entertainment, sport, and luxury hospitality. Known as the pioneer of red-carpet fashion, his influence extended far beyond the runway, shaping how generations experienced elegance and lifestyle. Among countless accolades, he was awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2021, the nation’s highest civilian honor.

 

"Mr. Armani’s showed that basketball could stand proudly alongside art, fashion, and culture, enriching the game with values that transcended the court. We are profoundly grateful for everything he gave to European basketball" stated Paulius Motiejunas, Euroleague Basketball CEO.

 

Giorgio Armani will be remembered not only as one of the greatest designers of all time, but also as a generous supporter of sport, a visionary leader, and a proud ambassador of Italian excellence.

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv has promoted Oren Sahar and Tamir Gold to its first team. The promising players have come up through the club’s youth academy and now will test themselves at the top level under Coach Oded Kattash.

Maccabi promotes Oren Sahar, Tamir Gold to first team

[Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv/roster/tel/) has promoted [Oren Sahar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/oren-sahar/012335/) and [Tamir Gold](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tamir-gold/012336/) to its first team. The promising players have come up through the club’s youth academy and now will test themselves at the top level under Coach Oded Kattash.

Sahar (1.94 meters, 18 years old) is a talented and daring guard known for his shooting ability and energy. He spent last season with Maccabi Tel Aviv Shoham in the Israeli third division. Sahar started for Israel over the summer at the U19 World Championship, where ranked sixth with 17.7 points per game. His older brother [Dori Sahar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dori-sahar/007679/) played for Maccabi during the 2020-21 season. Oren will wear jersey #7.

Gold (2.04 meters, 18 years old) is a long, athletic forward. Last season he averaged 13.2 points on 61% two-point shooting and 43.8% three-point shooting plus 6.2 rebounds in the Israeli youth league. He also played a key role in Maccabi winning the State Cup for juniors. Gold also played for Israel at the U19 World Championship and posted 7.7 points on 50% shooting from three-point range. He is the son of Shiri Gold, a former Israeli national team player and the current director of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s girls and women’s division. Gold will wear jersey #13.

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Vote for the best All-EuroLeague First Team in history: 2024 vs. 2004

After weeks of thrilling head-to-head battles, only eight teams remain in the running for the crown.

Each season, the top five players in Europe’s premier basketball competition are recognized with All-EuroLeague First Team honors. Over the past quarter century, these elite lineups have featured some of the sport’s brightest stars and biggest legends. This summer, we’ve brought them all together in a special bracket to answer one ultimate question: *Which All-EuroLeague First Team stands above the rest?*

From the original 24 teams seeded by our panel of EuroLeague experts, just eight are left. Now, it’s time to decide who advances to the championship matchup.

Each new faceoff will be revealed on the official [EuroLeague Instagram account](https://www.instagram.com/euroleague/), where fans cast their votes. Right here on the EuroLeague website, you can find a quick breakdown of each quarterfinal clash – along with our take on which lineup might hold the edge.

The first quarterfinal matchup is set. 

**Let the debates continue. Let the voting continue. Let the best team win!**

**2024**

- [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/), Real Madrid (age 33)
- [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/), AS Monaco (age 33)
- [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/), Panathinaikos (age 28)
- [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/), Fenerbahce (age 29)
- [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/), Panathinaikos (age 28)

**2004**

- [Sarunas Jasikevicius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/saras-jasikevicius/adg/), Maccabi (age 28)
- [Marcus Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marcus-brown/aht/), CSKA (age 30)
- [Anthony Parker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/anthony-parker/profile/aow/), Maccabi (age 28)
- [Mirsad Turkcan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mirsad-turkcan/profile/ayr/), CSKA (age 27)
- [Arvydas Sabonis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/arvydas-sabonis/ayo/), Zalgiris (age 39)

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This matchup really shows the difference between the two eras represented. The 2024 team is faster and more athletic, the 2004 side is stronger with an incredible high basketball IQ. For the most part these teams matchup well with three-guard lineups. At forward, Hayes-Davis has a big offensive edge against Turkcan, while at the other end Turkcan might be able to overpower Hayes-Davis. Unfortunately for Lessort, few big men have ever been able to slow down Sabonis, who makes everyone on the 2004 side better.

If they played, I think that 2004 would have a huge rebounding edge, which would enable it to control the game. Team 2024 would need Nunn, James and Hayes-Davis to light it up from deep to have a realistic chance. That’s my opinion at least.

When I asked my AI assistants, they agreed. One had 2024 winning 90-82 with Arvydas Sabonis posting 18 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 blocks. In another, Anthony Parker led Team 2024 to an 84-78 victory with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. Do you agree with me? Or with the AI assistants? Share your opinions and vote now!

The search for the greatest All-EuroLeague First Team ever has reached the quarterfinals! 

The 32-year-old Efes point guard helped Turkiye remain undefeated 


EuroBasket 2025: Larkin, Turkiye down Serbia 

In arguably the best game at EuroBasket 2025 so far, Turkiye claimed first place in Group A by downing Serbia 85-90 in Riga, Latvia. Both teams were undefeated before the game. Turkiye is set to play Sweden in the Round 16, in which Serbia will face Finland. Panathinaikos AKTOR head coach [Ergin Ataman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/ataman-ergin/)'s team finished the game with 27 points and 11 assists, and Anadolu Efes Istanbul star point guard [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/) had to do a lot with that. 

Larkin had his best game in the tournament, finishing it with 23 points, 9 assists and no turnovers. He was the perfect counterpoint to Alperen Sengun, who barely missed a triple-double with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. [Cedi Osman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/cedi-osman/004088/) of Panathinaikos had yet another solid game for Turkiye with 16 points and [Ercan Osmani](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/ercan-osmani/012710/) of Efes had 10, guarding Serbian superstar Nikola Jokic in the final minutes of the game. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shane Larkin dances, Shane Larkin hits.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroBasket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroBasket</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/TBF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TBF</a> 🇹🇷 <a href="https://t.co/hXXzUpNTRd">pic.twitter.com/hXXzUpNTRd</a></p>&mdash; FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroBasket/status/1963311837723623756?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>


Larkin found the way to be effective throughout the game. He fired in 4 of 5 three-pointers on his way to collect 12 points and 6 assists before the break. Far from being done, Larkin went to the foul line and found a couple of backdoor layups to round a truly all-around performance. Serbia tried to surprise Turkiye by placing Jokic and another center, Nikola Milutinov of Olympiacos, together on court, but Larkin always found the right rhythm and took good decisions on offense to lead Turkiye to an important victory. 

Jokic led Serbia with 22 points. [Marko Guduric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/marko-guduric/004004/) of EA7 Emporio Armani Mialn added 12 and [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/) of Dubai Basketball had 11 for Serbia. Added to Bogdan Bogdanovic's absence, [Vasilije Micic ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/vasilije-micic/002580/)of Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv and [Aleksa Avramovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/aleksa-avramovic/003983/) of Dubai saw limited playing time due to respective physical problems. It went all down to the final minute with Serbia leading 89-90. Sengun and Larkin made free throws, Jokic missed a highly-contested shot from downtown, then Sengun sealed the win from the foul line. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">🇹🇷 BU TAKIMA İNANIYORUZ <br><br>👏 Son 16 turuna lider gidecek Milli Takımımıza başarılar dileriz! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BuYolculukHepimizin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BuYolculukHepimizin</a> <a href="https://t.co/0WBXCC6nes">https://t.co/0WBXCC6nes</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/1963335269211672736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

For EuroLeague fans, it was the first opportunity to see Larkin go against Micic after being Efes teammates for five seasons. Larkin and Micic made history with Efes along with Coach Ataman, winning back-to-back EuroLeague titles in 2021 and 2022, as well as reaching another Championship Game in 2019. Only time will tell if Larkin and Micic cross paths again at EuroBasket 2025. If not, the next time they go against each other on a basketball court should be on October 3, when Efes faces Hapoel in Round 2 of the EuroLeague regular season. 

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul has signed American big man Armando Bacot for the 2025–26 season, the club announced on Wednesday

Fenerbahce finds frontcourt fix in Armando Bacot

[Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/roster/ulk/) has signed American big man Armando Bacot for the 2025–26 season, the club announced on Wednesday.

Bacot (2.08 meters, 25 years old) arrives from the Memphis Hustle, where he made his professional debut during the 2024-25 season. He averaged 16.8 points and 9.5 rebounds over 50 games with Memphis. The big man ranked ninth in the league in rebounds.

At Fenerbahce, Bacot will help fill the void created by the injury that Jilson Bango suffered recently at AfroBasket 2025.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Armando Bacot Fenerbahçe Beko’da! ✍️💛💙<br><br>👉 <a href="https://t.co/tS7proSNlP">https://t.co/tS7proSNlP</a> <a href="https://t.co/IdWbWf3Sr7">pic.twitter.com/IdWbWf3Sr7</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/1963248681181716819?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A five-year contributor at the University of North Carolina, Bacot helped the Tar Heels reach the 2022 NCAA Championship Game and graduated as the program’s all-time leader in rebounds and double-doubles. His 1,715 rebounds rank ninth in NCAA Division I history.

Bacot has also represented his native United States internationally. He helped the USA win the gold medal at the U18 FIBA AmeriCup in 2018 in Canada.

The move marks Bacot’s first experience in European basketball as he joins a Fenerbahce squad looking to defend its domestic and continental titles under head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius.

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The former North Carolina standout will make his European debut with the Turkish powerhouse

Virtus Bologna duo Saliou Niang and Momo Diouf both starred for Italy in its EuroBasket 2025 win over Spain, which spells good news for their club team heading into the 2025-26 EuroLeague season.

Saliou Niang, Momo Diouf give Virtus fans reason for hope in Italy win over Spain

Italy can start looking ahead to the Round of 16 at EuroBasket 2025 after a 67-63 win over Spain on Tuesday night, a game that saw [Virtus Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/vir/) pair [Saliou Niang](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/saliou-niang/012687/) and [Momo Diouf](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mouhamet-diouf/013374/) really come to the fore.

At Cyprus's Spyros Kyprianou Arena, this highly anticipated matchup between Mediterranean foes saw Spain open the game with a 13-0 run and it ended up staying in front until Diouf tied things up at 25-25 midway through the second quarter. But it wasn't until Niang netted the final basket of the third frame that Italy enjoyed its first lead of the night at 49-47. Spain led twice the rest of the way (49-50, 62-63) but four free throws by Marco Spissu and one by Giampaolo Ricci were enough to give Italy the victory.

Come the final buzzer, Niang finished a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double in addition to 2 blocks in 15 and a half minutes while Diouf posted 14 points, 8 rebounds and 1 steal in 19 minutes. Notably, the Virtus duo led Italy in PER (Niang 20, Diouf 19). 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The 58th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Saliou Niang.<br><br>Already got a double-double in 15 minutes.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroBasket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroBasket</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MakeYourMark?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MakeYourMark</a> <a href="https://t.co/S1khKJDMRY">pic.twitter.com/S1khKJDMRY</a></p>&mdash; FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroBasket/status/1962970659534844099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Niang, 21, and Diouf, 23, are two of the brightest prospects in Italian basketball and it won't be long until we see them playing together for Virtus in the EuroLeague, following the former's move from EuroCup side Dolomiti Energia Trento this summer. 

Diouf already made a positive impact in his rookie EuroLeague season last year but he will be given a more leading role in 2025-26 given that Ante Zizic has now departed the club. For Niang, he will be trying to fill the Isaia Cordinier-shaped hole in Virtus's team next season as he looks to build on an impressive sophomore campaign in the EuroCup.

Time will tell what kind of impact Niang and Diouf have for Virtus next year, but head coach Dusko Ivanovic must be licking his lips about what lies ahead. The key will be trying to get them to replicate the level of performance they showed for Italy on Tuesday night on a regular basis in the EuroLeague next season.

The big men were two of the Italians' star performers on Tuesday night (PHOTO: FIBA)

FC Bayern Munich guard Rokas Jokubaitis is set to miss significant time after suffering a serious knee injury while playing for Lithuania at EuroBasket 2025. The 24-year-old point guard was injured in the fourth quarter of Monday’s group stage game against Finland in Tampere, which Lithuania won 81–78. Tests carried out on Tuesday morning confirmed ligament damage to Jokubaitis’s left knee. He is expected to be sidelined for at least six months

Bayern's Rokas Jokubaitis suffers knee injury

[FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/roster/mun/) guard [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rokas-jokubaitis/007519/) is set to miss significant time after suffering a serious knee injury while playing for Lithuania at EuroBasket 2025. The 24-year-old point guard was injured in the fourth quarter of Monday’s group stage game against Finland in Tampere, which Lithuania won 81–78. Tests carried out on Tuesday morning confirmed ligament damage to Jokubaitis’s left knee. He is expected to be sidelined for at least six months, ruling him out until next spring.

Jokubaitis, who joined Bayern this summer from Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv on a three-year contract, had been one of Lithuania’s leaders at EuroBasket. Through five games, he averaged 17.3 points on 49.3% two-point and 56.6% three-point shooting, along with 8.3 assists. Against Finland, he posted 16 points and 9 assists before the injury cut his night short.

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“Injuries are unfortunately part of sports, but for Rokas this one is especially painful,” said Bayern sporting director Dragan Tarlac. “We watched him at EuroBasket with great joy — he played brilliantly and led his team like a true leader. With his spirit and competitiveness, we are sure he will come back even stronger. We will support him in every way so that he can return to the court next year.”

Jokubaitis will undergo surgery in Munich in coordination with the Lithuanian national team. Bayern is also monitoring Johannes Voigtmann, who recently arrived in Munich and will undergo a minor procedure that will keep him out for a few weeks.

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The original diagnosis is that the guard will miss 6 months