Name: Besiktas GAIN Istanbul-London Lions | Round 2 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroCup
Channel: Euroleague Basketball

Christian Sengfelder made headlines this summer when he announced he would be returning to Germany after one season abroad, having signed for ratiopharm ulm, where he would make his BKT EuroCup debut. And the 30-year-old big man has shined bright through the first two games of the campaign. 

EuroCup rookie Christian Sengfelder helping Ulm find ways to win 

[Christian Sengfelder](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/christian-sengfelder/013917/) made headlines this summer when he announced he would be returning to Germany after one season abroad, having signed for [ratiopharm ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/ratiopharm-ulm/ulm/), where he would make his BKT EuroCup debut. And the 30-year-old big man has shined bright through the first two games of the campaign.

Sengfelder collected 20 points on 9-of-14 shots to go with 7 rebounds, 5 of them from the offensive glass, 2 assists and 1 steal for a 22 performance index rating in [Ulm’s 103-96 home victory over Panionios Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/ulm-prevails-in-thrilling-shootout-with-panionios-103-96/) in Round 2.

ratiopharm ulm-Panionios Athens | Round 2 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroCup

“In the end, we just got a couple more stops than they did. It was a high-scoring game — a little too high scoring for us and what we would like. But in the end, we are very happy that we protected home court. That’s what this competition is about. You have to protect home court and you try to steal something on the road,” said Sengfelder, who last season was playing in France for JDA Dijon.

Sengfelder, who helped the German national team take third place at the FIBA EuroBasket 2022, collected 11 points and 7 assists in Ulm’s first game of the EuroCup season — [a road win over Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/ulm-stuns-turk-telekom-on-the-road-93-96/).

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Sengfelder is one of many newcomers this season to the Ulm side, which also has a number of young players. And the veteran big man said the team is working hard to get accustomed to each other.

“That is the challenge for us as a team in general. We have a lot of new guys, a lot of young guys, a lot of inexperienced guys who are in this competition for the first time - myself included. It’s just about finding rhythm, getting on the same page with our teammates,” he said.

“We are doing this. We are finding ways to win, which is the most important thing.”

Sengfelder not only scored 20 points but he also played 25 minutes and did not commit a turnover. That was part of Ulm’s winning formula, as the team committed only 9 turnovers. That was Ulm’s way of winning this one.

Game News

The 30-year-old German big man has shined early in his first games in the EuroCup

ratiopharm Ulm v Panionios Athens (2025-10-07T17:00:00.000Z)

Besiktas GAIN Istanbul-London Lions | Round 2 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroCup

Besiktas GAIN Istanbul v London Lions (2025-10-07T17:00:00.000Z)

Besiktas GAIN Istanbul cruised to an emphatic 99-73 home win over the London Lions in Group B of the BKT EuroCup, with the hosts improving to 1-1 while their opponents suffered a second successive crushing defeat.

Rampant Besiktas tames London Lions, 99-73

Besiktas GAIN Istanbul cruised to an emphatic 99-73 home win over the London Lions in Group B of the BKT EuroCup, with the hosts improving to 1-1 while their opponents suffered a second successive crushing defeat.

Croatian big man Ante Zizic paced a balanced Besiktas roster on 17 points, leading a pack of six home players who finished on double digits. Vito Brown scored 16 points for the Turkish outfit, Berk Ugurlu netted 12 while Yigit Arslan, Devon Dotson and Brynton Lemar chipped in with 11 each.

Amin Adamu led the Lions on 14 points, Joel Scott added 13 and Tarik Phillip added 12, including a spectacular dunk midway in the second half which turned out to be a flash in the pan. 

Game Videos

The London outfit failed to recover from the opening round’s 59-86 home drubbing at the hands of Buducnost VOLI Podgorica, suggesting that they face a tall order to replicate the 2024 accomplishment when the Lions reached the competition’s semifinals.

The visitors had no reply for Besiktas’s high-tempo game as the home team found plenty of open shots and rained down the three-pointers, nailing 13 of 29 from downtown as it also dominated the offensive boards in the first half.

Besiktas racked up 10 offensive rebounds and as many in its own paint in the opening 20 minutes, making its size count, while the Turkish outfit’s smooth movement of the ball also opened up a barrage of open shots from long range.

The Lions looked capable of staying in the hunt when they slashed a somewhat flattering 50-37 halftime deficit to 56-46 early in the third quarter, but that turned out to be their last roar of the evening.

An 18-7 run gave Besiktas a massive 74-53 lead ahead of the final 10 minutes and although Phillip lit up the lop-sided contest with a vicious dunk early in the fourth quarter, there was no way back for the visitors.

The home side’s advantage soon swelled to 87-61 and Besiktas kept firing on all cylinders until the final buzzer, earning a reprieve for the opening round’s shock 85-79 defeat at Lietkabelis Panevezys.

The Turkish side kept its foot on the gas throughout to earn its maiden EuroCup win of the season

Neptunas Klaipeda-U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Round 2 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroCup

Neptunas Klaipeda v U-BT Cluj-Napoca (2025-10-07T16:00:00.000Z)

ratiopharm ulm won its first home game of the BKT EuroCup season with a thrilling 103-96 victory over Panionios Athens to remain perfect in Group B. Ulm at times led by as many as 11 points but it was a tight battle throughout, the hosts needing their 16 three-pointers en route to a 2-0 record.

Ulm prevails in thrilling shootout with Panionios, 103-96

ratiopharm ulm won its first home game of the BKT EuroCup season with a thrilling 103-96 victory over Panionios Athens to remain perfect in Group B. Ulm at times led by as many as 11 points but it was a tight battle throughout, the hosts needing their 16 three-pointers en route to a 2-0 record.

Christian Sengfelder and Christopher Ledlum both scored 20 points for Ulm while Nelson Weidemann hit 4 three-pointers for 16 points, Mark Smith had 14 points and Tobias Jensen chipped in 13 points and 4 assists. Panionios dropped its first game of the season for a 1-1 mark. Opening-round hero Jaylen Hands poured in 23 points and Matt Lewis scored 18 points, both players hitting 4 three-pointers in the defeat.

Weidemann and Ledlum hit three-pointers as Ulm tallied the first six points of the game. Weidemann drained another triple and the lead was 15-4. Giorgos Tsalmpouris sparked Panionios with a three-pointer among his 5 points and an assist to get the Greeks within 19-15. But Ulm knocked down three more three-pointers and led 28-22 after 10 minutes.

Ulm failed to score in the first two minutes of the second quarter and Panionios got three triples — two from Hands — to pull ahead for the first time at 30-31. Ulm punched back with the next eight points before Panionios answered with six points to pull within 38-37. Ulm temporarily pushed the advantage to six points and was leading 52-47 at the break.

Hands’s triple to start the second half made it a two-point game, but the Ulm sharpshooters remained hot with three three-pointers — two more from Weidemann — for a 63-52 lead. Hands helped Panionois get closer and Tsalmpouris’s triple closed the gap to 72-71. Ulm answered with the final five points of the third quarter to lead 77-71.

Ulm could not really pull away but did go 82-75 ahead early in the final frame. Hands and Lewis hit three-pointers to make it a one-point game, only to see Jensen knock down two triples at the other end as Ulm was up 95-88 with under 3 minutes to play. Panionios twice trimmed it to four points and Nate Watson could only split two free throws to make it 99-93 with 18 seconds to play. Both teams committed turnovers, then Smith iced the game with a layup after inbounding his pass off Hands’s backside.

The German side buried 16 three-pointers and now has a 2-0 record

U-BT Cluj-Napoca grabbed its first win of the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup campaign by beating Neptunas Klaipeda 102-107 in a hard-fought battle at Svyturio Arena. Led by Fatts Russell’s 37 points and 5 assists, Cluj stayed solid in the closing minutes to secure an important home win. 

Cluj edges Neptunas in back-and-forth road battle, 102-107

U-BT Cluj-Napoca grabbed its first win of the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup campaign by beating Neptunas Klaipeda 102-107 in a hard-fought battle at Svyturio Arena. Led by Fatts Russell’s 37 points and 5 assists, Cluj stayed solid in the closing minutes to secure an important home win.

In addition to Russell, the visitors could lean on Mitch Creek, who had 20 points and 4 rebounds, and Karel Guzman, who contributed 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. Nathan Mensah also delivered a double-double with 15 points and 13 boards for a PIR of 26. On the other side, Donatas Tarolis paced Neptunas with 21 points and 5 assists, followed by Arnas Velicka, who finished with 19 points and 7 assists.

The game opened with Cluj on offense as Creek put his team on the board with a two-pointer. Both teams focused on scoring inside early on, with Cluj attacking the paint more. During the first five minutes, the visitors attempted only one shot from beyond the arc. Toward the end of the quarter, Cluj attempted several threes but couldn’t find its rhythm. The lead reached double digits as the quarter closed at 30-19.

The second quarter began with a layup from Mensah, as Cluj continued to attack the rim in search of easy points. Cluj’s first three-pointer of the period came from Guzman, cutting the deficit to 13, but a quick response from Velicka, turning a turnover into a layup, restored the double-digit margin. Guzman struck again from deep, while Russell kept Cluj in the game before the visitors found their rhythm toward the end of the half, trimming the gap to eight, 56-48, at the interval.

Cluj carried its momentum into the third quarter, with Russell, Creek and Mensah scoring inside to cut the deficit to two. Richard Lomasz hit a three-pointer to open Neptunas’s second-half scoring, followed by shots from Martynas Pacevicius and Velicka to restore a double-digit lead. Cluj responded through Mensah and Creek before Russell’s three-pointer made it a five-point game. From Neptunas, Tarolis and Harrison Cleary each added timely buckets to keep their team in front, 78-77.

The final quarter opened with a free throw from Guzman, tying the game for the first time in a long stretch. Neptunas responded with back-to-back three-pointers, but Russell answered with two triples. Guzman’s layup gave Cluj its first lead since the opening quarter. Tarolis stepped up for Neptunas, trading threes as both sides exchanged blows down the stretch. Mensah came up with a crucial offensive rebound, and Molinar’s floater to make it 105-102 proved to be the turning point. Cluj then sealed the deal from the free-throw line.

The Romanian side improved to 1-1 after coming back from 17 points down

The 2025-26 EuroLeague season is already underway, and while it's still early, several first-year players are starting to show signs that they could make a major impact as the competition unfolds.

The Top 10 new faces in the EuroLeague

The 2025-26 EuroLeague season is already underway, and while it's still early, several first-year players are starting to show signs that they could make a major impact as the competition unfolds.

With 20 teams in the tournament, roster depth and flexibility are more valuable than ever. And whether it is players progressing through the European ranks or those making the jump to Europe, some fresh faces are already drawing attention — or are poised to do so soon.

Read more [**HERE**](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1876597/the-top-10-new-faces-in-the-euroleague/).

With two EuroLeague Rounds on the books, Eurohoops presents the new faces that already made a splash, or are expected to do so

Yago back on court for Zvezda, Motiejunas’s debut on hold

A depleted Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade lost a domestic league home game against Zadar 79-85 on Monday night, but a familiar face was back in red-and-white uniform.

Zvezda playmaker [Yago Dos Santos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/yago-dos-santos/012044/) made his season debut, playing just under 12 minutes and had 2 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds and a steal. Although his debut might not have been an impressive one, and Zvezda lost the game, his return to the floor was much-needed silver lining for the Belgrade team heavily hit by injuries.

Yago is one of Zvezda fan favorites and has played the past two seasons with the club. Over the summer, he was the MVP of the FIBA AmeriCup 2025, where he led Brazil to a gold medal. However, Zvezda decided to revamp its roster this past summer, and although still under contract, Yago was in search for the new club.

But things have gone far from the plan for Zvezda.

[Star signing Devonte Graham](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/crvena-zvezda-strengthens-backcourt-with-devonte-graham/) is recovering from a preseason ankle injury, new team captain Ognjen Dobric is still recovering from the injury sustained at EuroBasket 2025, while [Isaiah Canaan is out long term](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/crvena-zvezda-loses-isaiah-canaan-to-acl-injury/) with an ACL injury suffered in the final game of the preseason. And all these are just when it comes to Zvezda’s backcourt.

So the club had Yago join the team, and his playmaking and energy could be just what the team needs since he should not take long to get acclimated, and give Zvezda a boost as it navigates a rough start into the season.

“Yago did his best”, coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos commented on his Monday night performance. “He was still with jet-lag. He practiced only two times, and he played the game. We are happy he is here.”

Meanwhile, center Donatas Motiejunas, who arrived late last week on [a three-month loan from AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/donatas-motiejunas-joins-crvena-zvezda-on-loan/), is still to put on a Zvezda jersey.

“Motiejunas’s letter of clearance did not come in time”, coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos explained the reasons why Motiejunas only watched this domestic league game courtside.

Veteran center’s arrival was to address the frontcourt issues, with injuries to big men Uros Plavsic, who will be out until at least end of this month, and Jasiel Rivero who will miss several months with a foot injury suffered in a season opener.

That’s in addition to Joel Bolomboy being out at least until January after recovering from last season’s injury.

So, it should not come as a surprise when Sfairopoulos said the team is on the market, looking to add another player.

Zvezda, which started the EuroLeague season 0-2, travels in Round 3 to face the reigning champs Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (1-1).

One Zvezda addition made his debut, another one is still waiting and another player might be on his way to the team

The sports club that was established in 1919 and has had the services of names like Dusan Ivkovic and Zarko Paspalj, is back in continental competitions, picking up from where it left off.
If you are a basketball junkie, or even worse, a basketball hipster, then your team should be Panionios Athens. It's not just the fact that it won in overtime in its first EuroCup game since 2014 in dramatic fashion with back-to-back threes by Jalen Hands against NINERS Chemnitz.

Panionios honors club legacy with EuroCup return

If you are a basketball junkie, or even worse, a basketball hipster, then your team should be [Panionios Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/panionios-athens/nio/). It's not just the fact that it won in overtime in its first EuroCup game since 2014 in dramatic fashion with back-to-back threes by [Jalen Hands](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jaylen-hands/013914/) against NINERS Chemnitz.

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1877161/panionios-honors-club-legacy-with-eurocup-return/).

The sports club that was established in 1919 and has had the services of names like Dusan Ivkovic and Zarko Paspalj, is back in continental competitions, picking up from where it left off

The Polish team gained plenty of confidence with an offensive exhibition last week against Neptunas, and guard Jakub Niziol will attempt to keep his hot hand after compiling 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists in that game. The Spanish team needs to improve upon the 69 points it mustered in the Round 1 loss at Cedevita, and will look for new paint patroller Grant Golden to continue the promising start that saw him combine 10 points and 9 rebounds last time out.

### BAXI Manresa

**Player Records against Opponent**

Hugo Benitez posted his career high in Index Rating with 25 for Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse against Slask Wroclaw on october 5, 2023.

Hugo Benitez posted his career high in Points with 19 for Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse against Slask Wroclaw on october 5, 2023.

Hugo Benitez posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 5 for Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse against Slask Wroclaw on october 5, 2023.

**Season Rankings**

Grant Golden is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 9 per game.

Hugo Benitez is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 8 per game.

Hugo Benitez is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 3 per game.

Alex Reyes is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 4 per game.

**All-time Rankings**

Hugo Benitez is ranked sixth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 271,56% assists-turnovers ratio % for his career.

### Slask Wroclaw

**Season Rankings**

Jakub Niziol is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 26 per game.

Kadre Gray is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 21 per game.

Jakub Niziol is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 9 per game.

Jakub Niziol is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 8 per game.

Noah Kirkwood is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 6 per game.

Noah Kirkwood is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 6 per game.

Kadre Gray is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

Blazej Kulikowski is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

In its competition home debut, Manresa (0-1) will seek an historic first victory against confident Slask (1-0). 

Game Facts: Manresa vs. Slask

BAXI Manresa v Slask Wroclaw (2025-10-08T18:45:00.000Z)

The Italian team suffered a humbling 48-79 home loss to Bourg in Round 1, recording more turnovers (17) than field goal conversions (16), with big man Selom Mawugbe’s dominant 10 rebounds a rare bright light. Improving those numbers will not be easy travelling to a Buducnost team which produced a strong all-round team display to comfortably overcome London last time out, and can lean on the all-round talents of big man Nikola Tanaskovic (13 points, 6 boards and 3 assists in Round 1) to chase another win.

### Buducnost VOLI Podgorica

**Player Records against Opponent**

Andrija Slavkovic posted his career high in Index Rating with 13 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Dolomiti Energia Trento on january 31, 2024.

Andrija Slavkovic posted his career high in Total rebounds with 6 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Dolomiti Energia Trento on january 31, 2024.

Andrija Slavkovic posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 5 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Dolomiti Energia Trento on january 31, 2024.

Andrija Slavkovic posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 3 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 9, 2024.

Juwan Morgan posted his career high in Index Rating with 28 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Dolomiti Energia Trento on december 18, 2024.

Juwan Morgan posted his career high in Points with 15 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Dolomiti Energia Trento on december 18, 2024.

Juwan Morgan posted his career high in Blocks with 3 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Dolomiti Energia Trento on december 18, 2024.

Juwan Morgan posted his career high in Free throws made with 8 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Dolomiti Energia Trento on december 18, 2024.

Axel Bouteille posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 8 for Turk Telekom Ankara against Dolomiti Energia Trento on november 23, 2022.

Nikola Tanaskovic posted his career high in Index Rating with 27 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Dolomiti Energia Trento on january 31, 2024.

Nikola Tanaskovic posted his career high in Points with 19 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Dolomiti Energia Trento on january 31, 2024.

Nikola Tanaskovic posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 9 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Dolomiti Energia Trento on january 31, 2024.

Andrija Slavkovic posted his career high in Points with 11 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Dolomiti Energia Trento on january 31, 2024.

Dordije Jovanovic posted his career high in Total rebounds with 3 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Dolomiti Energia Trento on december 18, 2024.

Yogi Ferrell posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 6 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 9, 2024.

**Team Record**

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica recorded its highest team Index Rating total in EuroCup play this century, 139, against Dolomiti Energia Trento on december 18, 2024.

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica recorded its highest team Points total in EuroCup play this century, 110, against Dolomiti Energia Trento on december 18, 2024.

**Season Rankings**

Jerry Boutsiele is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 10 per game.

Jerry Boutsiele is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 7 per game.

Nikola Tanaskovic is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 6 per game.

**All-time Rankings**

Yogi Ferrell is ranked third on the all-time EuroCup charts with 91,24% free throws % for his career.

Fletcher Magee is ranked fifth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 90,77% free throws % for his career.

Axel Bouteille is ranked seventh on the all-time EuroCup charts with 468 field goals made for his career.

### Dolomiti Energia Trento

**Player Records against Opponent**

Toto Forray posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 4 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on january 24, 2018.

Toto Forray posted his career high in Time played with 34:47 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on january 24, 2018.

Matas Jogela posted his career high in Index Rating with 22 for Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on february 5, 2025.

Matas Jogela posted his career high in Points with 20 for Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on february 5, 2025.

Matas Jogela posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 6 for Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on february 5, 2025.

Selom Mawugbe posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 5 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 9, 2024.

Selom Mawugbe posted his career high in Time played with 29:56 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 9, 2024.

Jordan Bayehe posted his career high in Blocks with 3 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 9, 2024.

Jordan Bayehe posted his career high in Time played with 32:11 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on december 18, 2024.

Selom Mawugbe posted his career high in Points with 11 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on october 9, 2024.

Toto Forray posted his career high in Points with 24 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on January 24, 2018.

**Team Record**

Dolomiti Energia Trento recorded its highest team Points total in EuroCup play this century, 108, against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on december 18, 2024.

Dolomiti Energia Trento recorded its highest team Total rebounds total in EuroCup play this century, 53, against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on march 14, 2023.

Dolomiti Energia Trento recorded its highest team Assists total in EuroCup play this century, 29, against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on december 18, 2024.

Dolomiti Energia Trento recorded its highest team Blocks total in EuroCup play this century, 7, against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on december 7, 2022.

Dolomiti Energia Trento recorded its highest team 3-pointers made total in EuroCup play this century, 18, against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on december 18, 2024.

**Season Rankings**

Selom Mawugbe is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 10 per game.

Selom Mawugbe is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 4 per game.

**All-time Rankings**

Toto Forray is ranked fourth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 157 steals for his career.

Toto Forray is ranked first on the all-time EuroCup charts with 149 game played for his career.

Buducnost (1-0) will aim to make it two wins out of two against a Trento (0-1) in desperate need of major improvement. 

Game Facts: Buducnost vs. Trento

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica v Dolomiti Energia Trento (2025-10-08T18:00:00.000Z)

Hapoel demonstrated all its firepower by blasting 100 points to overcome Hamburg last week, with six double-digit scorers propelled by big man Austin Wiley’s double-double of 14 points and 11 boards. Cedevita’s opening week victory over Manresa was a much more defense-dominated game, with the Slovenian team forcing 22 turnovers and then relying on Aleksej Nikolic to lead the offense with 17 points and 6 assists, so this will be a bog showdown between the home offense and the visiting defense.

### Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem

**Player Records against Opponent**

Jared Harper posted his career high in Index Rating with 43 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on october 30, 2024.

Khadeen Carrington posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 5 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on january 14, 2025.

Justin Smith posted his career high in Time played with 29:36 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on january 14, 2025.

Yovel Zoosman posted his career high in Time played with 33:02 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on january 14, 2025.

Yovel Zoosman posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 5 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on october 30, 2024.

Khadeen Carrington posted his career high in Assists with 4 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on january 14, 2025.

Yovel Zoosman posted his career high in Total rebounds with 6 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on january 14, 2025.

Yovel Zoosman posted his career high in Assists with 4 for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on january 14, 2025.

**Season Rankings**

Justin Smith is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 24 per game.

Austin Wiley is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 11 per game.

Austin Wiley is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 4 per game.

Austin Wiley is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 7 per game.

Austin Wiley is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 6 per game.

Khadeen Carrington is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

Khadeen Carrington is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 8 per game.

### Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana

**Player Records against Opponent**

Aleksej Nikolic posted his career high in Index Rating with 20 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem on january 14, 2025.

Aleksej Nikolic posted his career high in Free throws made with 8 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem on january 14, 2025.

**Season Rankings**

Thomas Kennedy is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 11 per game.

Nikos Chougkaz is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 9 per game.

Thomas Kennedy is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 11 per game.

Nikos Chougkaz is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 7 per game.

Aleksej Nikolic is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 6 per game.

Joseph Girard Iii is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 3 per game.

Aleksej Nikolic is ranked 7th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

**All-time Rankings**

Jaka Blazic is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1402 index rating for his career.

Jaka Blazic is ranked sixth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1393 points for his career.

Jaka Blazic is ranked fifth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 367 defensive rebounds for his career.

Jaka Blazic is ranked fourth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 323 free throws made for his career.

Jaka Blazic is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 449 field goals made for his career.

Two fast starters with high targets for the season will target advancing to 2-0 as Hapoel (1-0) receives a visit from Cedevita (1-0).

Game Facts: Jerusalem vs. Cedevita

Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2025-10-08T18:00:00.000Z)

The visiting team is searching for a first victory of the season after being edged out by Ulm in Round 1, when 24 points from Jordan Usher – who faces his former team this week – wasn’t quite enough. Bourg started strong with a comfortable win at Trento, and the rebounding power of big man Kevin Kokila (10 points and 8 boards last week, including 5 at the offensive end) will play an important part in trying to give the home team control of the paint.

### Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse

**Player Records against Opponent**

Adam Mokoka posted his career high in Free throws made with 7 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Turk Telekom Ankara on january 21, 2025.

Adrian Nelson posted his career high in Total rebounds with 7 for Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse against Turk Telekom Ankara on january 3, 2025.

Adrian Nelson posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 5 for Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse against Turk Telekom Ankara on october 15, 2024.

Adrian Nelson posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 5 for Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse against Turk Telekom Ankara on january 3, 2025.

Kevin Kokila posted his career high in Time played with 30:09 for Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse against Turk Telekom Ankara on november 21, 2023.

**Season Rankings**

Darius Mcghee is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 22 per game.

Adam Mokoka is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 9 per game.

Kevin Kokila is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 5 per game.

Ricardo Lindo is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 3 per game.

Yvann Mbaya is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 3 per game.

Darius Mcghee is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 6 per game.

Darius Mcghee is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 8 per game.

### Turk Telekom Ankara

**Player Records against Opponent**

Kris Bankston posted his career high in Points with 15 for Aris Midea Thessaloniki against Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse on november 14, 2023.

Kris Bankston posted his career high in Total rebounds with 8 for Aris Midea Thessaloniki against Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse on november 14, 2023.

Kris Bankston posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 7 for Aris Midea Thessaloniki against Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse on november 14, 2023.

Marko Simonovic posted his career high in Assists with 3 for Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul against Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse on march 29, 2024.

**Season Rankings**

Kris Bankston is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 24 per game.

Jordan Usher is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 24 per game.

Kris Bankston is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 4 per game.

Jaleen Smith is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 7 per game.

Dogus Ozdemiroglu is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 6 per game.

Dogus Ozdemiroglu is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 3 per game.

Jaleen Smith is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 3 per game.

Jordan Usher is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 6 per game.

Jordan Usher is ranked 7th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

Jordan Usher is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 9 per game.

Two teams with strong ambitions go head to head as Bourg (1-0) receives a visit from Turk Telekom (0-1). 

Game Facts: Bourg vs. Turk Telekom

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse v Turk Telekom Ankara (2025-10-08T17:30:00.000Z)

The Greek team took an impressive triumph at Reyer in the opener, in large part thanks to an explosive debut from guard Bryce Jones with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. He will attempt to repeat those numbers against a Hamburg team which couldn’t keep pace with Hapoel last week, allowing 100 points to underline the need for defensive improvement. Carlos Stewart sparkled at the other end with 21 points, and Hamburg will need a similar contribution this week.

### Aris Thessaloniki Betsson

**Player Records against Opponent**

Vasillis Kazamias posted his career high in Time played with 15:40 for Aris Midea Thessaloniki against Veolia Towers Hamburg on november 12, 2024.

Vassilis Pourlidas posted his career high in Time played with 12:22 for Aris Midea Thessaloniki against Veolia Towers Hamburg on november 12, 2024.

Georgios Gkiouzelis posted his career high in Index Rating with 18 for Aris Midea Thessaloniki against Veolia Towers Hamburg on january 29, 2025.

Georgios Gkiouzelis posted his career high in Points with 12 for Aris Midea Thessaloniki against Veolia Towers Hamburg on january 29, 2025.

Georgios Gkiouzelis posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 3 for Aris Midea Thessaloniki against Veolia Towers Hamburg on january 29, 2025.

Arnoldas Kulboka posted his career high in Free throws made with 7 for Promitheas Patras against Veolia Towers Hamburg on january 31, 2023.

**Team Record**

Aris Thessaloniki individual single-game club record of 5 Blocks was set by Joshua Roberts, against Veolia Towers Hamburg on january 29, 2025.

**Season Rankings**

Bryce Jones is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 33 per game.

Bryce Jones is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 26 per game.

Eleftherios Bochoridis is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 7 per game.

Ronnie Harrell is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 7 per game.

Bryce Jones is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 6 per game.

Bryce Jones is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 9 per game.

Bryn Forbes is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

Bryce Jones is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 10 per game.

### Veolia Towers Hamburg

**Player Records against Opponent**

Osaro Rich posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 3 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 12, 2024.

Zsombor Maronka posted his career high in Index Rating with 15 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 12, 2024.

Zsombor Maronka posted his career high in Points with 12 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 12, 2024.

Zsombor Maronka posted his career high in Total rebounds with 5 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 12, 2024.

Zsombor Maronka posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 3 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 12, 2024.

Zsombor Maronka posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 3 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 12, 2024.

Jared Grey posted his career high in Total rebounds with 5 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on january 29, 2025.

Jared Grey posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 3 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on january 29, 2025.

Kenneth Ogbe posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 3 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 12, 2024.

Kenneth Ogbe posted his career high in Free throws made with 3 for Veolia Towers Hamburg against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 12, 2024.

**Team Record**

Veolia Towers Hamburg recorded its highest team Blocks total in EuroCup play this century, 6, against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on january 29, 2025.

Veolia Towers Hamburg individual single-game club record of 5 Blocks was set by Kur Kuath, against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 12, 2024.

**Season Rankings**

Eric Reed is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 21 per game.

Carlos Stewart is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 21 per game.

Zacharie Perrin is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 11 per game.

Zacharie Perrin is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 6 per game.

Justin Edler Davis is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 5 per game.

Carlos Stewart is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 7 per game.

Eric Reed is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 5 per game.

Carlos Stewart is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 8 per game.

Aris (1-0) is aiming for its second straight win with a visit from a Hamburg team (0-1) looking to kickstart its season. 

Game Facts: Aris vs. Hamburg

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2025-10-08T17:00:00.000Z)

The Lithuanian team showed great character to earn a morale-boosting win over Besiktas in Round 1, with newcomers Kristian Kullamae and Augustine Rubit (17 points apiece) showing they are respectively ready to lead the team in the backcourt and frontcourt. Chemnitz was on the receiving end of an agonizing overtime loss at Panionios last week, and will hope that Corey Davis Jr, who netted 24 points in that game, can again score freely to mark an historic first ever home game in the competition.

### NINERS Chemnitz

**Season Rankings**

John Newman Iii is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 24 per game.

Corey Davis Jr. is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 26 per game.

John Newman Iii is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 22 per game.

Yordan Minchev is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 11 per game.

Yordan Minchev is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 9 per game.

Ty Brewer is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 4 per game.

Corey Davis Jr. is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 7 per game.

John Newman Iii is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 6 per game.

Corey Davis Jr. is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 4 per game.

Corey Davis Jr. is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 11 per game.

John Newman Iii is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 8 per game.

### Lietkabelis Panevezys

**Season Rankings**

Kristian Kullamae is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 7 per game.

Augustine Rubit is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 6 per game.

Kristian Kullamae is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

Lietkabelis (1-0) will look to build more momentum with a testing trip to a Chemnitz (0-1) team gunning for its first victory. 

Game Facts: NINERS vs. Lietkabelis

NINERS Chemnitz v Lietkabelis Panevezys (2025-10-08T17:00:00.000Z)

The ambitious Turkish team delivered an offensive showpiece to roll past Cluj in Round 1, as summer signing Malachi Flynn made an instant impact by combining 24 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Attempting to slow down the dangerous home team will be a tough task for Reyer, which narrowly lost at home to Aris last week. Center Chris Horton delivered a strong start with 13 points and 7 rebounds on his debut, and his ability to protect the rim and deny Bahcesehir second chances will be crucial.

### Bahcesehir Collegue Istanbul

**Player Records against Opponent**

Matthew Mitchell posted his career high in Assists with 3 for Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul against Umana Reyer Venice on november 1, 2023.

Ismet Akpinar posted his career high in Steals with 3 for Turk Telekom Ankara against Umana Reyer Venice on november 13, 2024.

Mateusz Ponitka posted his career high in Total rebounds with 12 for Stelmet Zielona Gora against Umana Reyer Venice on february 10, 2016.

Mateusz Ponitka posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 9 for Stelmet Zielona Gora against Umana Reyer Venice on january 13, 2016.

**Team Record**

Bahcesehir College Istanbul recorded its highest team Assists total in EuroCup play this century, 30, against Umana Reyer Venice on december 15, 2020.

Bahcesehir College Istanbul recorded its highest team 3-pointers made total in EuroCup play this century, 15, against Umana Reyer Venice on december 15, 2020.

**Season Rankings**

Malachi Flynn is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 32 per game.

Malachi Flynn is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 24 per game.

Goktug Bas is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 5 per game.

Kenan Sipahi is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 6 per game.

Malachi Flynn is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 4 per game.

Trevion Williams is ranked 5th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 3 per game.

Malachi Flynn is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 6 per game.

Ismet Akpinar is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

Hunter Hale is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

Kenan Sipahi is ranked 7th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

Malachi Flynn is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 8 per game.

### Umana Reyer Venice

**Season Rankings**

Denzel Valentine is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 6 per game.

Jordan Parks is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 3 per game.

After starting the season with a bang, Bahcesehir (1-0) will look to keep on rolling against visiting Reyer (0-1).

Game Facts: Bahcesehir vs. Reyer

Bahcesehir College Istanbul v Umana Reyer Venice (2025-10-08T16:00:00.000Z)

The Turkish team will look for more toughness after surrendering several leads to lose last week at Lietkabelis, despite summer signing Devon Dotson making a strong early impression with 14 points on his debut. London also suffered defeat in its opener, going down 59-86 at home against Buducnost, so desperately needs more offensive efficiency after committing 15 turnovers and seeing only Kameron McGusty (13 points) reach double digits in scoring. In particular, forward Joel Scott needs to find his range after making just 2 of his 11 field goal attempts last week.

### Besiktas GAIN Istanbul

**Player Records against Opponent**

Yigit Arslan posted his career high in Total rebounds with 9 for Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul against London Lions on january 24, 2024.

Ismael Kamagate posted his career high in Free throws made with 7 for Paris Basketball against London Lions on march 28, 2023.

Yigit Arslan posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 4 for Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul against London Lions on january 24, 2024.

**Season Rankings**

Jonah Mathews is ranked 7th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

### London Lions

**Player Records against Opponent**

Mo Soluade posted his career high in Points with 9 for London Lions against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on november 15, 2023.

Mo Soluade posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 3 for London Lions against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on november 15, 2023.

**Team Record**

London Lions  individual single-game club record of 10 2-pointers made was set by Gabe Olaseni, against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on november 15, 2023.

**Season Rankings**

Johnathan Williams is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 4 per game.

Kameron Mcgusty is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 3 per game.

Two teams aiming to bounce back meet in Istanbul as Besiktas (0-1) welcomes London (0-1). 

Game Facts: Besiktas vs. London

The German team benefitted was propelled by 24 points and 7 assists from newly signed guard Mark Smith to triumph over Turk Telekom last week, and summer signing Malik Osborne showed that he can patrol the paint by grabbing 9 rebounds including 4 off the offensive glass. Panionios survived an overtime thriller against Chemnitz last week, and will look for more long-range scoring heroics from star guard Jaylen Hands after he netted two three-pointers in the last 30 seconds of overtime to secure the victory.

### ratiopharm Ulm

**Season Rankings**

Mark Smith is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 27 per game.

Mark Smith is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 23 per game.

Malik Osborne is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 9 per game.

Christian Sengfelder is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 5 per game.

Malik Osborne is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 4 per game.

Christopher Ledlum is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 8 per game.

Mark Smith is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 7 per game.

Mark Smith is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 3 per game.

Tobias Jensen is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 4 per game.

Mark Smith is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 4 per game.

### Panionios Athens

**Season Rankings**

Michalis Lountzis is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 33 per game.

Michalis Lountzis is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 9 per game.

Michalis Lountzis is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 4 per game.

Jaylen Hands is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 6 per game.

Michalis Lountzis is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 6 per game.

Michalis Lountzis is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 4 per game.

Jaylen Hands is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

Michalis Lountzis is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

Markel Starks is ranked 7th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

Prolonging a perfect start to the season is the incentive as Ulm (1-0) welcomes Panionios (1-0).