Resurgent Efes (9-13) is aiming to make it three straight wins as it welcomes a Monaco team (12-10) that also has confidence high after destroying Real last week.

Preview: Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. AS Monaco

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/anadolu-efes-istanbul-as-monaco/E2023/204/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-facts-ist-mco/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-notes-ist-mco/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-pregame-quotes-ist-mco/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-23/)

Two iconic guards will surely have a big say in the outcome, as Efes star [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/) (18 points per game, third in the league) looks to out-shoot visiting motor [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/), who leads the league with 19.3 points per night. Larkin was the key factor by scoring 25 points when Efes won at Monaco in November, 82-89, while [Rodrigue Beaubois](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rodrigue-beaubois/006590/) showed off his scoring potential with 21 points – and he heads into this game in great form after also netting 21 in last week’s destruction of Barcelona.

[Efes Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/statistics/ist/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Monaco Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/statistics/mco/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Larkin, James go against each other in top-class scoring matchup. 

Red-hot Monaco aim for a sixth straight win against an Efes team hoping a victory over Zalgiris proves to be the start of a renaissance. There are stars galore in the backcourt as Mike James and Elie Okobo go up against Shane Larkin and Darius Thompson, but whose talents will come to the fore here?

Last Game: 2023-24, AS Monaco vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul - Round 8

Efes tests good moment against tough Monaco

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v AS Monaco (2024-01-26T17:30:00.000Z)

An all-Spanish League affair will see Baskonia (12-10) attempt to protect its position in the top eight against direct rival Valencia (11-11). 

Preview: Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Valencia Basket

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz-valencia-basket/E2023/207/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-facts-bas-val/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-notes-bas-val/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-pregame-quotes-bas-val/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-23/)

Baskonia is on a two-game winning streak, most recently taking a thrilling road win at Zvezda behind 32 points from [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/). Baskonia’s stars shined to grab a big 84-98 victory at Valencia in December with [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/) recording a double-double of 10 points and 11 assists, [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) powering 19 points and Howard blasting 24 with 6 three-pointers. [Chris Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chris-jones/010568/) had 15 points and 6 assists as Valencia overcame Milan last week, also helped by [Semi Ojeleye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/semi-ojeleye/011982/) with 14 points and 7 boards, and they will need another big night to take a key road win on Friday.

[Baskonia Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/statistics/bas/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Valencia Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/statistics/pam/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Moneke faces Davies in elite big men matchup

Bragging rights are at stake as Valencia attempt to end a four–game losing slump with a Spanish derby against Baskonia, which is also eager to return to winning ways after suffering a late loss to Monaco. This game has plenty of significance as it will break a tie between two teams on the playoff fringes.

Last Game: 2023-24, Valencia Basket vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz - Round 11

Valencia visits Baskonia in all-Spanish showdown

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Valencia Basket (2024-01-26T19:30:00.000Z)

Faltering Partizan (11-11) will aim to protect its home court against a Zalgiris team (8-14) that showed its potential by thrashing Fenerbahce last week. 

Preview: Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. Zalgiris Kaunas

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade-zalgiris-kaunas/E2023/206/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-facts-par-zal/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-notes-par-zal/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/aleksa-avramovic-partizan-i-hope-we-show-our-value/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-23/)

Head coach Zeljko Obradovic’s team has lost three of the last four, but all those losses were on the road and Partizan boasts an 8-2 record at home. The Serbian team also took a road triumph, 85-93, in Kaunas last month, with backcourt dynamo [PJ Dozier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/perry-dozier-jr/012742/) delivering a typical all-around performance with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Zalgiris lost that game despite a stellar 33 points from [Keenan Evans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/keenan-evans/011218/), who had 21 points and 7 assists in last week’s win over Fenerbahce and will play a key role again this week.

[Partizan Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/statistics/par/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Zalgiris Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/statistics/zal/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

LeDay faces Smits in a key matchup at power forward

Lacking in offensive fluency, Zalgiris ranks 17th in assists with just 15.2 ppg, a figure that won't be helped by the loss of point guard Lukas Lekavicius to injury. Meanwhile, Partizan have no issues of that nature, ranking second in scoring with 87.2 ppg and leading the league in two-point conversion rate.

Last Game: 2023-24, Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade - Round 14

Partizan tests home strength against difficult Zalgiris 

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Zalgiris Kaunas (2024-01-26T19:30:00.000Z)

Two teams aiming to bounce back from bad losses go head to head as Milan (9-13) tests Barcelona’s (15-7) fragile record on the road.

Preview: EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. FC Barcelona

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-fc-barcelona/E2023/205/#roster) | [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-facts-mil-bar/) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-game-notes-mil-bar/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs23-pregame-quotes-mil-bar/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-challenge-tips-round-23/)

Milan became the only visiting team to win at Palau Blaugrana in December, with 21 points from [Devon Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/devon-hall/011205/) inspiring an 86-90 triumph. Barca has lost six of its last eight road games, most recently getting pumped 98-74 at Efes last week despite 18 points from [Willy Hernangomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/willy-hernangomez/003196/). Inconsistent Milan is also coming off a damaging loss, suffering a late collapse to lose 84-72 at Valencia. That game featured the debut of new signing [Rodney McGruder](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rodney-mcgruder/012800/) and the veteran guard will look to impose himself on [Tomas Satoransky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tomas-satoransky/002939/) on Friday.

[Milan Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/statistics/mil/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Barcelona Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/statistics/bar/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Nicolo Melli vs. Jabari Parker: a big battle at power forward

The Blaugrana wish to maintain its grip on second and a 100% home record when they take on stuttering Milan, who've lost three on the bounce and are set to be without injured former Barca star Nikola Mirotic, placing pressure on Johannes Voigtmann and Nicolo Melli to reproduce his overall repertoire.

Last Game: 2023-24, FC Barcelona vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan - Round 14

Playoff-chasing Milan welcomes hungry Barca

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v FC Barcelona (2024-01-26T19:30:00.000Z)

Virtus Bologna has confirmed that Daniel Hackett has signed a contract extension at the club until the end of the 2025-26 season.

Daniel Hackett pens new deal at Virtus Bologna until 2026

Virtus Segafredo Bologna has secured the services of [Daniel Hackett](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/daniel-hackett/001844/) for another two seasons, with the guard penning a contract extension until the end of the 2025-26 season on Tuesday.

Hackett (1.96 meters, 36 years old) is having a wonderful season as the lead ball handler for a resurgent Virtus side, averaging 9.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steal and a 12.2 PIR.

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Following the departure of Milos Teodosic, first-year head coach Luca Banchi decided to place the keys to the offense in the hands of Hackett. That extra responsibility has paid dividends, too, as Virtus is currently sat third in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague standings with a 15-7 record.

### A EuroLeague veteran

Hackett is in his third season at Virtus, having joined in the latter stages of the 2021-22 campaign, but he’s in his 13th go-around in the EuroLeague. He helped Virtus become the 2021-22 BKT EuroCup champion after playing nine games for the Italian club, while he also won the EuroLeague back in the 2018-19 season while playing for CSKA Moscow.

The best plays of Virtus Segafredo Bologna guard Daniel Hackett through the first 22 rounds of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Hackett's top plays this season

In total, Hackett has played 296 games in the EuroLeague and has career averages of 8.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and a 9.7 PIR. He made his EuroLeague debut for Montepaschi Siena in the 2012-13 campaign and played the first part of the 2013-14 season there, before joining EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, where he played until 2015. Then came a two-year stint at Olympiacos Piraeus between 2015 and 2017, followed by a year at Brose Bamberg in 2017-18, four years at CSKA and now two years at Virtus.

The Hackett story at Virtus is now set to continue for another two years, which is great news for the club’s fans.

More Virtus News

Virtus Segafredo Bologna guard Daniel Hackett celebrates after his team's win at Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade in Round 17 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

His previous contract was set to expire at the end of this season.

Daniel Hackett pens new deal at Virtus until 2026

Join Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs for the latest edition of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast, which focuses on Round 23 of the 2023-24 season.

EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast: Bouncing back in style

It was a very different week for [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/) Podcast co-hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs. Round 21 was a disaster but both of them scored over 200 points in Round 22 and are looking better now. Injuries have made the game harder to [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/) managers and Round 23 promises to be a pivotal one.

Heading into Round 23, Gancedo and Sachs discuss about the best choices at forwards and centers, including Vincent Poirier of Real Madrid and Chima Moneke of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz. Another interesting topic of discussion is the matchup between Shane Larkin of Anadolu Efes Istanbul and Mike James of AS Monaco, the most expensive players in the game. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever podcasts are available for ideas about how to build your team this week.

Fantasy Challenge Podcast: Bouncing back in style

Euroleague Basketball has announced the following disciplinary sanction pertaining to incidents that occurred in Round 22 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague regular season.

Round 22 disciplinary sanction

- Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade has been sanctioned with a fine of €5,000 for the repeated throwing of objects onto the playing court on the occasion of its home game against Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz under Article 29.2.h) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code

Olympiacos Piraeus center Nikola Milutinov suffered an ankle injury during Sunday night’s Greek League derby against Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens that is expected to sideline him for several weeks. 

Nikola Milutinov suffers ankle injury

Olympiacos Piraeus center [Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/) suffered an ankle injury during Sunday night’s Greek League derby against Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens that is expected to sideline him for several weeks. Milutinov collided with teammate Kostas Papanikolaou and went down in pain. He had to be helped off the court.

The 29-year-old center is coming off a dominant performance in which he posted 20 points and 20 rebounds against Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv last week to claim Round 22 MVP honors. He has averaged 8.7 points and 5.8 rebounds for a PIR of 15.3 in 20 appearances this season.

More Olympiacos news

The Olympiacos Piraeus center left the court in pain during Sunday night’s Greek League derby.

Real Madrid v Olympiacos Piraeus (2024-01-25T19:45:00.000Z)

Olimpia Milano center Kyle Hines, a four-time EuroLeague champion, looks through a number of key photos from his illustrious career.

Kyle Hines, Olimpia Milano: ‘Little did I know that this game would start a 14-year journey…’

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan center [Kyle Hines](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kyle-hines/002812/) has been there and done it all. Now in his 14th season in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, the four-time champion has reflected on some of his key moments to date in Europe’s premier club basketball competition.

It all started for the 37-year-old Hines back on October 20, 2010, as he made his EuroLeague debut for Brose Baskets Bamberg. As he explains, his European adventure actually began one season before as he played for Italian club Veroli Basket, not far from Rome, from 2008 to 2010. Interestingly, Hines’s first EuroLeague game came in the Italian capital as his new Bamberg side took on Lottomatica Roma.

“I had watched my very first EuroLeague game in that same arena,” Hines reflects. “Little did I know that this game would start a 14-year journey that I’m still in the middle of… or towards the end of right now, depending on who you ask.”

### Starting his EuroLeague legacy

After making a big impact in 10 games off the bench for Bamberg, Olympiacos Piraeus soon came calling. Hines’s first season with the Reds could not have gone better as the club won just its second EuroLeague title. Having been down by 19 points to CSKA Moscow in the championship game in Istanbul, Turkiye, Olympiacos rallied before winning on Georgios Printezis’s last-second shot.

“This second picture means a whole lot right here. This is when we won the EuroLeague title, the first time I won the EuroLeague title, with Olympiacos,” Hines says. “To me, this is one of the best games in EuroLeague history. I’m not just saying that because I was a part of it.

“We were down 19 points and we were able to come back and win this game. Not many people really believed that this team could win a EuroLeague team; I don’t think we even understood. It’s the first EuroLeague, so you never forget your first.”

The following season, which proved to be Hines’s last in an Olympiacos jersey, saw the same result: another EuroLeague success. This time, Hines and the Reds beat Real Madrid 100-88 in the championship game at the 02 Arena in London, England.

“This next one is when we won the EuroLeague title, the second time with Olympiacos, back-to-back in London, England,” he continues. “At the same, we were only the second team in EuroLeague history to win back-to-back. For us to win a EuroLeague title in one of the most famous arenas in the world was definitely special.”

### Captaining a team to EuroLeague glory

Hines left Olympiacos in 2013 and went on to spend the next seven years at CSKA. In addition to becoming a EuroLeague champion for the third time in the 2015-16 season, Hines captained CSKA to EuroLeague glory in the 2018-19 campaign, which added a different sensation to his previous three triumphs.

“This one was really special because I was the captain of the team,” he explains. “There’s nothing like, as the captain of a team, being able to lift the title and lift the trophy over your head with all of your teammates and everybody in attendance. I had a lot of family members there; my wife was there, my son was a little too small, but my daughter was there. That’s a memory that will last forever for all of us.”

### Returning ‘home’

Then, in the summer of 2020, Hines returned to where his professional basketball career began: Italy. Ten years after departing Veroli, Hines signed for EA7 Emporio Armani Milan and has played under head coach Ettore Messina ever since.

“I started my career in Italy, so for me, hopefully to have the opportunity to finish my career in Italy, it means a lot to me,” Hines adds. “This club, this city and just Italy as a whole as a country is definitely very special to me.”

More Milan News

Kyle Hines has been there and done it all. Now in his 14th season in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, the EA7 Emporio Armani Milan center and four-time champion has reflected on some of his key moments to date in Europe’s premier club basketball competition.

Kyle Hines, Milan: ‘Little did I know that this game would start a 14-year journey…’

The four-time EuroLeague champion looks through a number of key photos from his illustrious career.