Name: The EuroLeague & Friends gang touch on All-25 Team, playoff race and Greek derby
Channel: Euroleague Basketball

The latest episode of EuroLeague & Friends has landed, with Deniz Aksoy, Aleksandra Radivojevic, Lisa Ramuschkat and Lona Jackson discussing the first 10 players named to the All-25 EuroLeague Team, how tight the playoff race has become, this coming Friday's Greek derby between Olympiacos Piraeus and Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, and much more.

The EuroLeague & Friends gang touch on All-25 Team, playoff race and Greek derby

The latest episode of EuroLeague & Friends has landed, with [Deniz Aksoy](https://www.instagram.com/denizzaksoy/), [Aleksandra Radivojevic](https://www.instagram.com/amazing__alex/), [Lisa Ramuschkat](https://www.instagram.com/lisa_ramuschkat/) and [Lona Jackson](https://www.instagram.com/lonajackson_/) discussing the first 10 players named to the All-25 EuroLeague Team, how tight the playoff race has become, this coming Friday's Greek derby between Olympiacos Piraeus and Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, and much more.

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The BKT EuroCup quarterfinals will see the eight remaining teams continue their quest for glory in winner-takes-all battles. Here's your overview of the action.

## Wednesday, March 12

### [Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv 67-61 Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2024-25/hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv-turk-telekom-ankara/U2024/188/#boxscore)

Hapoel reached the semifinals for the first time after a hard-fought win over Turk Telekom at Samokov Arena in Bulgaria. After getting stopped at the quarterfinal stage in each of the last two seasons, Hapoel is final through to the best-of-three semis where it will play Valencia Basket. Hapoel led for most of the night and took the lead for good midway through the third quarter. The margin reached 12 points in the fourth, before Hapoel held off Turk Telekom’s rally. Marcus Foster led Hapoel with 21 points plus 8 rebounds. Olivier Hanlan scored 17 points in defeat.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">הפועל בחצי גמר היורוקאפ 👹👹👹 <a href="https://t.co/JxUK8yNqsc">pic.twitter.com/JxUK8yNqsc</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1899909273313784310?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Valencia Basket 98-74 U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2024-25/valencia-basket-u-bt-cluj-napoca/U2024/187/#boxscore)

Valencia held its home court in emphatic fashion for a victory over Cluj that sent the Spanish team into a semifinal meeting with Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv. Valencia quickly found its offensive rhythm to take a double-digit first-quarter lead, and raced into a 53-36 advantage by halftime. Cluj fought but never got within single digits, as the host cruised to a victory that was safe long before the final buzzer. Chris Jones orchestrated Valencia with 14 points and 9 assists, while Semi Ojeleye added 13 points. Zavier Simpson led Cluj with 12 points and 10 assists.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">VAMOOOOOOOOOOOS 🧡<br><br>¡¡Estamos en semis EuroCup!! ¡¡Victoria pre Fallas!🔥<br><br>🟠 <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valenciabasket</a> 98<br>⚪ <a href="https://twitter.com/UBTCluj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UBTCluj</a> 74<br><br>🏆 1/4 <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroCup</a> <br>🤝 Vitaldin Sport<br><br>Nos mediremos en semis al <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HapoelTLVBC</a> al mejor de 3 con formato 🏠✈️🏠<br><br>🏠 Partido 1️⃣<br>⌚ Martes 25 de marzo, hora por confirmar <a href="https://t.co/lkNaBvZ62o">pic.twitter.com/lkNaBvZ62o</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/1899933620548030504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Tuesday, March 11

### [Bahcesehir College Istanbul 85-81 Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2024-25/bahcesehir-college-istanbul-cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/U2024/185/)

Bahcesehir advanced to the semifinals by downing Cedevita at Sinan Erdem Dome on Tuesday. Bahcesehir reached this stage for the first time in the competition, denying Cedevita the chance to play its first semifinals. The visitors led by as many as 19 and went into the fourth quarter up 9 before Bahcesehir came racing back. Marko Simonovic led the winners with 20 points and Tyler Cavanaugh added 14. Danilo Tasic paced Cedevita with 14 points.

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### [Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem 89-92 Dreamland Gran Canaria](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2024-25/hapoel-bank-yahav-jerusalem-dreamland-gran-canaria/U2024/186/#boxscore)

Grand Canaria booked a semifinals berth and a best-out-of-three clash with Bahcesehir after ice-cold free throw shooting in a dramatic climax that saw the Spanish side edge Hapoel. Caleb Homesley paced Gran Canaria with 21 points, while Joe Thomasson chipped in 16 after scoring the opening 10 points for his team. At the other end, Jared Harper led Hapoel on a game-high 24 points and Khadeen Carrington amassed 20 and 5 rebounds. 

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The EuroCup semifials will pit Hapoel Tel Aviv against Valencia Basket and Gran Canaria against Bahcesehir

Game Center: Valencia, Hapoel advance to semifinals

Valencia Basket v U-BT Cluj-Napoca (2025-03-12T19:30:00.000Z)

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv v Turk Telekom Ankara (2025-03-12T17:00:00.000Z)

Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem v Dreamland Gran Canaria (2025-03-11T19:00:00.000Z)

Bahcesehir College Istanbul v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2025-03-11T17:00:00.000Z)

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv's season will continue without center Jasiel Rivero, who suffered a broken ankle in an Israeli League game 

Maccabi loses Jasiel Rivero to broken ankle

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv's season will continue without center [Jasiel Rivero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jasiel-rivero/profile/011214/), who suffered a broken ankle in an Israeli League game on Monday. The club announced that the player underwent an MRI on Tuesday morning, which revealed a fracture. He is expected to miss multiple weeks.

In his second season with Maccabi, Rivero had averaged 10.2 points and 4.4 rebounds in 20 EuroLeague games. He missed time earlier this season with a torn hamstring.

More Maccabi news

The Cuban center will miss at least several weeks

For the third time this season, Valencia Basket and U-BT Cluj-Napoca go head to head in the EuroCup, this time with a spot in the semifinals up for grabs.

Valencia, Cluj, go at it again

A big crowd is expected at La Fonteta when four-time EuroCup champion [Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/valencia-basket/pam/) hosts [U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/u-bt-cluj-napoca/clu/) in the last of the quarterfinal showdown on Wednesday at 20:30 CET. It is the only quarterfinal game in which both teams have already played against each other earlier this season.

Indeed, both teams faced each other for the first time on October 9, 2024. Valencia rallied from a 16-point first-half deficit to grab [a 96-105 road victory](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/valencia-stays-perfect-after-storming-comeback-win-at-cluj-96-105/) in front of 9,600 fans at BT-Arena. [Semi Ojeleye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/semi-ojeleye/011982/) and [Xabi Lopez-Arostegui](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/xabi-lopez-arostegui/005356/) paced the winners that night with 22 points apiece. A couple of months later, [Valencia thrashed Cluj 108-80](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/valencia-thrashes-cluj-at-home-108-80/) at home. Ojeleye, [Jean Montero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jean-montero/010042/) and [Josep Puerto](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/josep-puerto/006643/) led eight Valencia players in double digits with 14 points each.

Valencia has posted impressive numbers all season long, opening the regular season with 12 consecutive victories and finishing with a competition-best 16-2 record. It leads all teams in scoring (96.4 ppg.), rebounds (41.0 rpg.), assists (23.2 apg.), three-point shooting (39.0% 3FG) and PIR (115.5). Until now, Paris Basketball holds the record for the best-ever average in points (97.0 ppg.) and PIR (113.6), which it achieved last season. Valencia has reached 100 points or more in 11 of the 18 games it has disputed in this campaign.

Cluj started the 2024-25 season with three consecutive losses and bounced back after that, finishing fifth in Group B with a 10-8 record. It went on to [down Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius 99-100 in a double-overtime classic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/cluj-eliminates-wolves-in-2ot-99-100/) in the EuroCup Eighthfinals behind 26 points and 14 assists from [Zavier Simpson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/zavier-simpson/013302/). It was the first postseason double-overtime game since 2016 and the club's first-ever EuroCup playoff victory.

Even when Valencia ranks first in most statistical categories, Cluj has players ranking higher in the individual rankings. Simpson is the competition's leader in assists (7.8 apg.) and ranks third in scoring (18.2 ppg.), way ahead of any Valencia player. Ojeleye is Valencia's leader scorer with 12.8 points per game, while [Zach Hankins](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/zach-hankins/013304/) (6.1 rpg.) and the injured [De'Shawn Stephens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/de-shawn-stephens/006618/) (5.9 rpg.) are ahead of any Valencia player in the rebounding charts. [Jaime Pradilla](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jaime-pradilla/010393/) is Valencia's leading rebounder with 5.8 boards per night.

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Cluj also had some experienced players in the competition, which has added value in do-or-die games like this. [Sasu Salin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/sasu-salin/002820/) ranks fifth all-time in three-pointers made (222), [Gediminas Orelik](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/gediminas-orelik/002012/) is sixth (212) and [D.J. Seeley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/dennis-seeley/004862/) 11th (175). Fun fact: Salin needs two three-pointers to go past Valencia legend [Rafa Martinez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/martinez-rafa/001351/) (223) in the three-point charts, and can do it at La Fonteta. Seeley ranks seventh all-time in scoring with 1,334 points. Salin and Seeley helped Gran Canaria reach the semifinals in 2016, losing against Galatasaray Istanbul.

Playing at La Fonteta is always good news for Valencia. Valencia has played 126 games in its favorite building, getting 109 wins (86.5%). It has only registered four postseason home losses there: against Virtus Bologna in the 2022 semifinals, Unicaja Malaga in Game 3 of the 2017 Finals, Khimki Moscow Region in the 2015 quarterfinals, Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar in the 2013 semifinals. All four of those teams were champions at the end of the season.

In other words, the game has a little bit of everything: a heavy favorite looking to take a crucial step towards its fifth crown and a fearless Cinderella with experienced players ready to make some more noise in arguably the most historic arena in competition history. My advice? Cancel your plans on Wednesday night and make sure you watch what promises to be a very interesting showdown.

Game News

It will their third matchup of the season as Valencia already beat Cluj twice in regular-season action

Check out what the protagonists are saying ahead of the BKT EuroCup Quarterfinals.

Quarterfinals: Pregame quotes

## Tuesday, March 11

### Bahcesehir College Istanbul vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (18:00 CET)

**Zvezdan Mitrovic, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana head coach**

"My friend and brother, Dejan Radonjic, took over the Bahcesehir team during this past season, when I was also still working in Turkiye. He has put together a serious team with the highest possible goals. Their ambitions are evident, and throughout the EuroCup season, it is clear that they are very focused on performing in this competition. In the challenging Group A, they were extremely dominant. They are well-covered in all playing positions, with a large number of experienced and quality players who have experience from the EuroLeague and even the NBA. It is evident that they are working well and seriously, and that the club has high ambitions."

**Aleksej Nikolic, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana guard**

"We will prepare for the quarterfinal as we do for every game this season. We are used to a demanding schedule, especially after two hellish weeks in January when the games came one after another. Nothing unusual – good rest after Sunday's game against Crvena Zvezda, recovery, and then back to work."

**Devin Robinson, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana forward**

"Every game is important, and the upcoming away game against Bahcesehir even more so. We are playing against a good team, which gives us additional motivation, and the last two home victories also help in that regard. We need to rest, focus, and continue in this style."

### Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem vs. Dreamland Gran Canaria (20:00 CET)

**Jaka Lakovic, Dreamland Gran Canaria head coach**

"“We have a difficult game ahead of us, as it should be. We are in the quarterfinals of the BKT EuroCup, where the best eight teams have been selected. We are happy to be there, but our work is not done yet. We have a lot of ambition and enthusiasm to play this game and try to do everything we can to win it and qualify for the semifinals. Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem is a physical, athletic and talented team. The dangers of this team come from \[Jared\] Harper and \[Khadeen\] Carrington. Harper has had an MVP season in the EuroCup. Something that is rarely seen is that he goes to the free-throw line 11 times per game and draws 8 fouls per game. Collective defense on him will be very important. Another creator that stands out is Carrington. These two scorers and team builders are, in my opinion, the best. We don't have to forget about the rest of the players because they all have a lot of quality. That's why I think we have to be prepared and play focused and with intensity from the first minute to the 40th."

## Wednesday, March 12

### Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv vs. Turk Telekom Ankara (18:00 CET)

**Dimitris Itoudis, Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv head coach**

"We are approaching this game as if it were a final. We need to play aggressively, work together as a team, perform at the highest level, and try to win."

**Bar Timor, Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv forward**

"We are facing a talented team that convincingly defeated Buducnost in the Round of 16. They have eight high-quality foreign players, along with local talented players who bring great energy and add depth to their squad. We expect an intense game, and in order to win, we will need to dictate the pace from the very start."

### Valencia Basket vs. U-BT Cluj-Napoca (20:30 CET)

**Pedro Martinez, Valencia Basket head coach**

"Both teams want to win. We have to do our job. All matches are equally important. We don't have to think that this game is more important than the one we played in Round 1. The consequences of winning or losing, we don't have to give much importance to this or think too much about it. We will play our game, prepare ourselves against a very good team and give our best. This is a team that plays very well on offense. They have a lot of points and a lot of small, skilled players, who score from the outside, who penetrate. It will be complicated, but we know that and we will try to do the best defense possible against these players. Let's see if \[Jean\] Montero can train and in what conditions. And we hope he can help us. It's not an injury that we are afraid he might relapse. But if he is well today and does an important part of the training session, we are counting on him."

Check out what the protagonists are saying ahead of the BKT EuroCup Quarterfinals

U-BT Cluj-Napoca captain Patrick Richard spoke with Eurohoops's Cesare Milanti to reflect on his game-winning shot against BC Wolves and the club's upcoming quarterfinal clash with Valencia Basket.

Patrick Richard talks biggest win in Cluj's history, quarterfinal clash against Valencia

With the clock ticking down in the final minutes of the second overtime period, everybody was biting their nails inside Twinsbet Arena. Zavier Simpson is handling the ball and being covered by Anthony Cowan Jr., with [U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/u-bt-cluj-napoca/clu/) up by a single point.

This was the matchup of the night as Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius’s leader tried to answer whatever was coming from his main opponent. Two double-doubles – 23 points and 12 assists for Cowan, 26 points and 13 assists for Simpson – had been already registered up to that point.

The home fans feared another penetration towards the basket, maybe concluding with Simpson’s special trick: the hook shot. Karel Guzman points toward his right side just before running to set a screen at the top of the key, freeing up some room.

Jeffery Taylor, who has never been a liability on defense even in his Real Madrid days, loses a millisecond of attention and Cluj’s No. 3 opts for what is likely the quickest two-handed pass of his career, finding [Patrick Richard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/patrick-richard/011801/) with enough freedom. He just has to let it go and hope for the best outcome.

“When the ball came to me, I didn't second guess or even think twice about it: I just let it fly, shot it with confidence and I was able to knock down a big shot,” Richard tells Eurohoops. The first three-pointer made after two misses and Cluj, importantly, up by four points.

It was *the* shot of the EuroCup Eighthfinals as it secured qualification for another do-or-die game in the quarterfinals, a stage the Romanian side has now reached in back-to-back seasons. “I was super excited, happy to be there, be a part of it, and be able to help the team advance to the next round,” he adds.

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/eurocup/1795055/patrick-richard-ubt-cluj-napoca-bkt-eurocup-interview/).

Finding his "home away from home" in Romania, he had the shot to beat Wolves in the eighthfinals

Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius v U-BT Cluj-Napoca (2025-03-04T17:00:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas has confirmed that Sylvain Francisco has renewed his contract until the end of the 2026-27 season.

Sylvain Francisco renews at Zalgiris until 2027

[Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/zal/) has confirmed that star guard [Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/) has penned a new contract at the club until the end of the 2026-27 season. 

The deal includes an option for the Frenchman to leave in the summer of 2026 should a buyout be paid.

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Francisco, in his second season in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, is in the midst of an excellent first campaign with Zalgiris, having averaged 14.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steal per game across 28 appearances.

The 27-year-old has had his five best scoring games in the EuroLeague while wearing Zalgiris's jersey, beating the previous best mark of 21 points he twice reached during his rookie campaign with [FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/mun/). 

In the last five rounds alone, Francisco has achieved his three highest-scoring performances after posting a career-best 33 points against Bayern in Round 24, 29 points against EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in Round 26, and 25 points at Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade in Round 27.

Zalgiris fans can now look forward to seeing Francisco on the Zalgirio Arena floor for potentially another two seasons.

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Two ex-Hapoel Tel Aviv BC players could get some payback against their former team in the EuroCup Quarterfinals, as Turk Telekom Ankara duo Braian Angola and Kyle Alexander look to cause an upset.

Angola, Alexander are key to Turk Telekom's hopes against Hapoel

[Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv/hta/) made no bones about its goals this summer. And every day since. The club is targeting a spot in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and the most direct way to do that would be to win the BKT EuroCup.

Renewable energy tycoon Ofer Yannay has spared no expense to turn his club into a winner with shock move after shock move of players from the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and the NBA. The first big move over the summer was the signing of star center [Johnathan Motley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/johnathan-motley/011157/) from Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. Then came [Patrick Beverley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/patrick-beverley/001927/) (who has since left the club) from the NBA. And [Bruno Caboclo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/bruno-caboclo/012096/) from Partizan Mozzzart Bet Belgrade. Two-time EuroLeague champion [Dimitris Itoudis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv/hta/itoudis-dimitris/) took over as head coach in November. And then [Yam Madar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/yam-madar/011052/) left FC Bayern Munich shortly after that to return to the club.

Of course, those moves have had ripple effects. The signing of Motley spelled the end of [Kyle Alexander](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kyle-alexander/011973/)'s time in Tel Aviv. He would end up with [Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/turk-telekom-ankara/ttk/). [Braian Angola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/braian-angola/010465/), like Alexander, played for Hapoel last season. Unlike Alexander, he had a contract for 2024-25. However, he was never a part of the team's plans and after appearing in just one EuroCup game for 5:30 minutes in the first four rounds of the season, Angola left and signed for Turk Telekom.

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On Wednesday, Turk Telekom will lean heavily on Angola and Alexander as the team tries to upset Hapoel in the quarterfinals.

While the duo may have not been what Hapoel wanted this season, they have been just what the doctor ordered for Turk Telekom. Alexander leads the EuroCup in blocked shots (2.1 bpg.), is third in rebounds (7.0 rpg.) and 10th in PIR (16.8). Angola is 13th in PIR, but his 18.2 average with Turk Telekom would rank sixth if it weren’t dragged down by the sole appearance with Hapoel. Likewise, his 16.2 points per game would be seventh.

Alexander will match up head-to-head with Motley, who has been a force with 16.9 points and 5.0 rebounds for a PIR of 19.8. Angola will likely re-enact his duels with [Ish Wainright](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/ishmail-carzell-wainright/013284/) from early-season scrimmages in Tel Aviv.

Those players are not the only ones upon whom the fate of this game rests. Turk Telekom shooting guard [Anthony Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/anthony-brown/009025/) is second in the EuroCup in scoring (18.4 ppg.), [Yoan Makoundou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/yoan-makoundou/011935/) (11.6 ppg., 5.0 rpg.) is second to only Alexander in blocks (1.6 bpg.) and point guard [Speedy Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kenneth-smith/010587/) is another mid-season arrival from Israel with him starting the campaign with another EuroCup quarterfinalist, [Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/hapoel-bank-yahav-jerusalem/jer/).

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Even the head coaches know each other well, with Itoudis having faced off against [Erdem Can](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/turk-telekom-ankara/ttk/can-erdem/?season=U2024) many times when the latter coached Fenerbahce.

Only [Tomer Ginat](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/tomer-ginat/010550/) and [Bar Timor](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/bar-timor/004846/) remain among the rotation players on Hapoel’s roster from last season, so the mostly-rebuilt squad will look to carry the team into the semifinals, which is merely one step on the path to glory management has the team set on. Last season, Hapoel stumbled in the quarterfinals, blowing a 21-point lead against another Turkish foe, Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul.

If Hapoel falls at this stage again, it could well be because of some Israeli League cast-offs on the other end of the floor.

The former Tel Aviv players will look to end Hapoel’s season again in the quarterfinals

The All-25 EuroLeague Team is taking shape, with the third set of inductees being confirmed as Luka Doncic, Milos Teodosic, Dejan Bodiroga, Georgios Printezis and Walter Tavares join the 10 already honored players. 

The third batch of players for the All-25 EuroLeague Team are announced

The All-25 EuroLeague Team is taking shape, with the third set of inductees being confirmed. [Luka Doncic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luka-doncic/005929/), [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/), [Dejan Bodiroga](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bodiroga-dejan/apn/), [Georgios Printezis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/georgios-printezis/amm/) and [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) join fellow honorees Dimitris Diamantidis, Mike James, Vasilije Micic, Anthony Parker, Sergio Rodriguez, Nando De Colo, Sergio Llull, Ramunas Siskauskas, Vassilis Spanoulis and Nikola Vujcic.

The selection process combined the votes of EuroLeague head coaches who had won a championship, past All-Decade Team members and MVPs, media representatives and fans. The coaches and playing greats each made up 40% of the final vote, and the media and fans were 10% each.

### Luka Doncic

Despite his brief tenure in the EuroLeague, [Luka Doncic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luka-doncic/005929/) made an indelible impact, leading Real Madrid to the 2018 EuroLeague championship as a teenager. His historic season saw him become the youngest EuroLeague MVP and Final Four MVP in history at just 19 years old. It was a meteoric rise for the Slovenian, who as a 16-year-old was the MVP after leading Real to win the NextGen EuroLeague. He made his EuroLeague debut months later and in his second season was the 2016-17 EuroLeague Rising Star. When he torched Anadolu Efes Istanbul for 27 points on opening night in 2017, Doncic was off to the races on an incredible campaign and he hasn’t stopped yet, whether in the NBA or with his national team.

Doncic's versatility, court vision, and scoring ability revolutionized the modern guard role, paving the way for his transition to global stardom. His impact on Real Madrid and European basketball remains undeniable. A member of the 2010-20 EuroLeague All-Decade Team, Doncic will forever be connected to Real Madrid and the EuroLeague for the brilliance he displayed in those first three seasons of his career.

From the archive: Luka Doncic highlights

### Milos Teodosic

Ever since first stepping into the EuroLeague in the 2007-08 season, [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/) has been wowing basketball fans on the continent. Whether it has been with Olympiacos Piraeus (2007-11), CSKA Moscow (2011-17), Virtus Segafredo Bologna (2022-23) or Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2023-present), the Serbian point guard’s incredible vision has brought joy to viewers in EuroLeague arenas and on TV screens, and also his teammates, having dished 1,477 assists and counting – the fifth most all-time – in his 305-game career.

His breakout season at Olympiacos saw him secure the EuroLeague MVP award in the 2009-10 season, which was also the same year he was named to the All-EuroLeague First Team for the first time. Another two selections came in 2014-15 and 2015-16 during his time at CSKA, as well as three All-EuroLeague Second Team picks in 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2016-17. It was in 2016 that Teodosic finally got his hands on the EuroLeague trophy after a memorable performance in CSKA’s 96-101 overtime win against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. Part of the EuroLeague 2010–20 All-Decade Team, Teodosic’s highlight reels will continue to be watched for decades and decades to come.

From the archive: Milos Teodosic highlights

### Dejan Bodiroga

[Dejan Bodiroga](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bodiroga-dejan/apn/) is to this day one of the best examples of what European basketball historically has been all about. An elite scorer with an otherworldly understanding of the game, Bodiroga is one of the most accomplished basketball players in the history of the game. During a career that took off in the 1990s and then peaked over five seasons on EuroLeague floors between 2001 and 2007, the Serbian all-round forward accomplished what no one before or after him has done.

Bodiroga is the only player in EuroLeague history to lead two different clubs to EuroLeague titles as a Final Four MVP in back-to-back seasons. First was with Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens in 2002 and then a year later with FC Barcelona. Bodiroga played one EuroLeague season with the Greens and three with Barcelona before ending his career with Lottomatica Roma in the 2006-07 season. He was chosen to the EuroLeague 2000-10 All-Decade Team, and his 16.1 points per game across 100 appearances rank fifth all-time.

From the archive: Dejan Bodiroga highlights

### Georgios Printezis

A natural-born winner with great versatility and know-how, [Georgios Printezis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/georgios-printezis/amm/) hit arguably the most iconic shot in competition history. His floater off the baseline with 0.7 seconds left allowed Olympiacos Piraeus to beat CSKA Moscow 61-62 in the 2012 EuroLeague Championship Game, with the Reds having rallied from a 19-point deficit in the final 13 minutes. A lifelong Olympiacos fan, Printezis joined the Reds in 2001 and finished his first stint with the club in 2009. After two seasons with Unicaja Malaga, Printezis returned to Olympiacos, where he played until his retirement in 2022.

In 17 EuroLeague seasons with Olympiacos, Printezis made it to six Final Fours, winning back-to-back EuroLeague titles in 2012 and 2013, as well as reaching two other championship games in 2015 and 2017. Having retired in 2022, Printezis still ranks 10th all-time in scoring (3,599 points) and rebounds (1,452). He was chosen to the 2016-17 All-EuroLeague First Team and also made it to the 2010-20 EuroLeague All-Decade Team. In September 2024, Olympiacos retired his No. 15 jersey, naming the event "A Moment To Remember" in reference to his championship-winning shot against CSKA. 

From the archive: Georgios Printezis highlights

### Walter Tavares

A defensive titan, [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) has redefined interior defense over his eight seasons in the EuroLeague and the Real Madrid center filled a trophy case in that time. Tavares is a five-time All-EuroLeague selection, which is tied with Nikola Vujcic for the most of any center. He has won three EuroLeague Best Defender trophies, which is tied for the second-most in competition history. Tavares also helped *Los Blancos* raise the EuroLeague crown in both 2018 and 2023 and was the Final Four MVP in the second of those triumphs. Real Madrid has missed only one Final Four in his time with the club.

Standing at 2.20 meters, Tavares's shot-blocking ability and rebounding dominance have made him a game-changing presence in the paint. While his influence extends beyond statistics, the numbers help make his case; he is the career leader in blocked shots, ranks third in rebounds and fourth in two-point shooting accuracy. Tavares's ability to control the rim on both ends has secured his place in the history books as one of the most dominant centers ever in European basketball.

Walter Tavares | Best Plays | 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Doncic, Teodosic, Bodiroga, Printezis and Tavares are the latest five to be recognized among the 25 greatest players from the competition’s history

Fantasy Challenge guru Javier Gancedo shares some tips for the quarterfinals of the EuroCup Playoffs.

Javier Gancedo's fantasy tips for the EuroCup Quarterfinals

The 2024-25 BKT EuroCup has reached the quarterfinals – another make-or-break single-game round. After that, it will be best-of-three playoff series in both the semifinals and finals. 

[EuroCup Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/11) managers will be looking at a lot of the same players, the competition's superstars. I am here to give you the advice you need to complement those stars and get a high score. 

Here are my recommendations this week. 

### DeVante Jones, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (10.2 credits) 

Cedevita is without injured star Jaka Blazic and everybody has to step up to be competitive against Bahcesehir. [DeVante Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/devante-jones/013260/) had a fantastic performance in the eighthfinals against Besiktas with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals for a PIR of 21 off the bench. Without Blazic, he should see even more playing time. 

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### Tai Odiase, Bahcesehir College Istanbul (14.2 credits) 

There are not too many good center options left and [Tai Odiase](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/tai-odiase/011823/) is one of them. He can use his experience and athleticism against Joan Beringer and Andrija Stipanovic, which makes him very valuable. Odiase has posted a double-digit PIR in each of his team's last eight games and a rock-solid center is what everyone needs now. 

### Chris Jones, Valencia Basket (13.7 credits)  

Jean Montero sat out with an injury this week, which means [Chris Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/chris-jones/010568/) and Stefan Jovic may see extended playing time in this game against Cluj. Jones missed his team's first game in Cluj and did not play well in a 109-80 home victory in Round 12. His competitive nature is perfect for games like this and he could be Valencia's X-factor

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### Yovel Zoosman, Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (8.7 credits) 

Jerusalem is missing center Gabriel Chachashvili, who is out for the season with a knee injury. Austin Wiley returned to action after a long absence and Derek Ogbeide needs help under the boards. Small ball is a possibility and that's where [Yovel Zoosman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/yovel-zoosman/006625/) fits in perfectly this week with his experience, versatility and skill.  

### Kyle Alexander, Turk Telekom Ankara (14.8 credits) 

Turk Telekom will need to get Johnathan Motley into foul trouble, as he is Hapoel's most important player right now. [Kyle Alexander](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kyle-alexander/011973/) is coming off yet another solid performance in the quarterfinals: 17 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks against Buducnost. If Alexander and Yoan Makoundou stop Motley, their team has a better chance. 

Fantasy Challenge guru Javier Gancedo shares some tips for the last eight

The Rivalry Series game this week is the Greek derby featuring Olympiacos BC and Panathinaikos BC at the Peace and Friendship Stadium, while some other mouth-watering clashes include KK Crvena zvezda versus Olimpia Milano, KK Partizan against FC Barcelona, and Zalgiris Kaunas taking on Paris Basketball.

EuroLeague Weekly, Round 29: The Greek derby, big games for Serbian teams...

Just five games remain in the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season, so we are well and truly at the business end of the campaign. The Rivalry Series game this week is the Greek derby featuring [Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/) and [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/) at the Peace and Friendship Stadium, while some other mouth-watering clashes include [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/) versus [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/), [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/par/) against [FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/), and [Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/zal/) taking on [Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/prs/).

EuroLeague Weekly, Round 29: The Greek derby, big games for the Serbian teams...

U-BT Cluj-Napoca guard Sasu Salin spoke to Euroleague.net's Javier Gancedo ahead of the team's quarterfinal tie against Valencia Basket in the 2025 EuroCup Playoffs.

Sasu Salin: 'All the pressure is on Valencia'

Despite not playing in the BKT EuroCup for the last six seasons, [U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/u-bt-cluj-napoca/clu/) guard [Sasu Salin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/sasu-salin/002820/) has a lot of experience in the competition, taking part in 101 games and ranking fifth all-time in three-point shots made (222).

Last week, the Finn helped [Cluj beat Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius 99-100](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/cluj-eliminates-wolves-in-2ot-99-100/) in double overtime to make it to the quarterfinals with a third different team after previously doing so with Dreamland Gran Canaria and Unicaja Malaga. Salin had 8 points, 4 assists, 2 steals and a PIR of 13, proving once again that he is way more than a three-point specialist.

Cluj now faces Valencia Basket, a team that Salin has regularly gone up against in the last decade. He believes that if Cluj can focus on doing what they do well, this could be the last-ever EuroCup game played at La Fonteta, as he explained in an interview with [Euroleague.net](http://Euroleague.net)'s Javier Gancedo.

Sasu Salin is back in the BKT EuroCup after a six-year stint.

2024-25 EuroCup highlights: Sasu Salin, Cluj

**Hello, Sasu. First things first, what a way to start the playoffs with a double-overtime road win! What allowed you to stay in the game after a slow first half and win it down the stretch?**

"Thanks. Yes, we were behind all the time in the first half and we were missing all the little things on defense. We gave them easy dunks and easy looks, and just looked bad from the beginning. But luckily, we were able to turn it around in the second half. We showed character after the break – it's never easy when you go play one game away and you have to win on their court. I think we showed a lot of character."

**And Zavier Simpson had an extraordinary performance with 26 points and 14 assists. You have played with many great point guards, but what do you like about him?**

"Well, it is just his ability to go to the basket and to beat his own guy. It's extraordinary. I played with great passers and great minds that helped my game, and Zavier can play like the typical point guard, passing the ball and everything. But his ability to score, I think, it is at another level. And that's why he scored 26 \[points against the Wolves\] and we can rely on him in difficult moments, too. He makes our easy game easier."

**Man, he can also hit hooks shots, it's unbelievable...**

"Yeah! That's one of the things that of course I knew before he came here to Cluj. All my teammates said, 'Oh, you have Captain Hook, the hook guy' and I was like, 'yeah, that's his thing'. He said he got tired of the big guys blocking his shots so many times, so he started to do something else, and he is mastering it!"

**Yeah, totally. Moving on, you have been to the quarterfinals with three teams: Gran Canaria (even to the semifinals), Unicaja and now with Cluj. From your experience, what's most important to do in these do-or-die games?**

"Now it is just one game and you just have to think about that. We are the underdogs here. Everybody has been talking about Valencia and how tough they are, and how they are going to probably win the EuroCup, so all the pressure is on them. We just have to think about our stuff, what we can do better comparing to the other games that we played against them and if we can play the 40 minutes as we want, making no mistakes. If we play our best game of the season, we have a chance. We have nothing to lose."

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**During your career, you have played a good number of times at La Fonteta, with not many good results (3-12 in all competitions). How can Cluj turn that into an advantage, Valencia being the heavy favorites to win the game?**

"First of all, I think it helps that we have experienced guys in our team. We are not new to international competitions, and we know pretty much how to prepare for this. And like I said before, we have to make their game harder and don't let them get into their flow, which they did against us and what I see now in the ACB against Zaragoza (Valencia won 71-115). They run, take open threes and make them, and they can really, really hurt teams. But we just have to keep them to five-on-five offense, limit their ability to run and just make every shot for them harder. On the other side, we have to take good shots, not let them run and get those easy points and take some rebounds. It's going to be a dogfight!"

**In the first of these two games, you built a 16-point lead in the opening 16 minutes. Is that an extra motivation for this game?**

"Yeah, we did play well and, of course, they were kind of struggling with their shots in the first three quarters if I remember right. And in the last quarter, they just did what Valencia has been doing this season. I think we were great on defense from the beginning and were aggressive. We showed them all the time that we were ready and we want to really stop them, and we didn't give them anything easy. We were fighting for the rebounds and through that, everybody in our team got confidence. We were making shots and were up 16, but that told us about Valencia's level; they came back even when they didn't have their best game, they were still able to win. So yes, it's not going to be easy for sure, but we have confidence in our own game and I think we have a chance to win."

**Cluj is one of the fastest-rising clubs in Europe. After a decade in Spain, what do you like about the club, its organization and, of course, the fans?**

"Yes, we have great fans in here and when we play at home in the EuroCup, it is pretty much a full gym. They do a lot of spectacular things, like what they do with fireworks. It's been great. You can see that Cluj has been rising in the European basketball world. They have been doing a good job investing, putting good money and getting better players. And now, people want to come here, but it started from little steps. And then you start winning and right now, we have the chance to take another step. We have a very good chance to do that because last season it was the same; we made it to the quarterfinals and lost against the London Lions. We have a new chance this year and you never know. We never stop believing and I hope it is our turn now."

**Patrick Richard is back with the team. He hit a critical three-pointer in the second overtime period against Wolves. How important is the captain’s presence, on and off the court, for this team?**

"Well, Pat has been here for so long. He is the leader, of course. He is our captain and a guy who likes to talk, and he brings calmness to the team. And there's also his relationship with the coach – he understands him very well. I think it's easier when he is around and we have been much calmer, even though we were losing the last game \[against Wolves\] when Pat was there. He gave us leadership and that really has helped. It's great to have him back on the court and back healthy."

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**You played with DJ Seeley in that Gran Canaria team that made the 2016 semifinals. How cool is it to share a locker room again?**

"He is a funny guy and I have good memories with him in Gran Canaria. Of course, like I said, he is a great dude and is keeping the locker room much more chill. He is a very easy-going guy. It's crazy how the different paths come together again and now we play together in Cluj, so it's been fun."

**Cluj already made history but has a great opportunity to do even better. How exciting is that, and what would it mean for the club to beat Valencia?**

"I think it would be the biggest win in the club's history. I think everybody realizes what's on the table and what we can do. But still, like I said, we don't want to put pressure on us because the pressure is not on us. It's on Valencia. They play at home and were the guys waiting for a quarterfinal opponent. We have to enjoy the moment, enjoy the game that is coming and before that, prepare ourselves and be ready for a fight."

The Cluj guard is excited ahead of his team's quarterfinal matchup with the Spanish side

In the first episode of the EuroLeague 25 Moments series, listen to coach Zeljko Obradovic, general manager Maurizio Gherardini, Ekpe Udoh, Jan Vesely, Gigi Datome and Bogdan Bogdanovic as they relive some highlights from Fenerbahce's run to the EuroLeague championship in 2017.

EuroLeague 25 Moments: Fenerbahce becoming champion in 2017

For [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) fans, the club's only Turkish Airlines EuroLeague championship to date will live long in the memory.

With the 2017 Final Four taking place in the city of Istanbul, at Sinan Erdem Dome, Fenerbahce defeated Real Madrid – the No. 1 seed and a team containing the MVP, Sergio Llull – 84-75 to set up an encounter with Olympiacos Piraeus in the championship game. 

As we all know, Fenerbahce ended up topping the Reds 80-64 after big-time performances by [Ekpe Udoh](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ekpe-udoh/006503/), [Nikola Kalinic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-kalinic/004866/), [Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/), [Gigi Datome](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luigi-datome/ccd/) and [Bogdan Bogdanovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bogdan-bogdanovic/002821/). As such, Fenerbahce became the first Turkish team to lift the EuroLeague title.

In the first episode of the EuroLeague 25 Moments series, listen to coach Zeljko Obradovic, general manager Maurizio Gherardini, Udoh, Vesely, Datome and Bogdanovic as they relive some highlights from Fenerbahce's championship run.

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A big make-or-break showdown is expected at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Serbia, as Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem takes on Dreamland Gran Canaria. Both teams know what it takes to win the competition, with Jerusalem lifting the trophy in 2004 before Gran Canaria went all the way in 2023.

Jerusalem, Gran Canaria ready for major showdown

A big make-or-break showdown is expected at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Serbia, as [Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/hapoel-bank-yahav-jerusalem/jer/) takes on [Dreamland Gran Canaria](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/dreamland-gran-canaria/can/). Both teams know what it takes to win the competition, with Jerusalem lifting the trophy in 2004 before Gran Canaria went all the way in 2023.

This is a rematch of when both teams went to battle in the 2017 EuroCup Quarterfinals, back then played as a best-of-three playoff series. Jerusalem thrashed Gran Canaria 87-67 in Game 1 behind 20 points from Jerome Dyson and swept the series with a 79-85 victory at Gran Canaria Arena. Curtis Jerrells led Jerusalem with 23 points while Amar'e Stoudamire added 15. Their all-time record against one another in the competition is 2-2 as Gran Canaria beat Jerusalem twice in the 2016 Last 32 group stage.

Jerusalem won its last two regular-season games to seal a direct ticket to the quarterfinals. Since then, it lost center [Gabi Chachashvili](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/gabriel-chachashvili/013279/) to a season-ending ACL injury. On the other hand, big man [Austin Wiley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/austin-wiley/013278/) returned to action after missing 12 regular-season games and is ready to help [Derek Ogbeide](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/derek-ogbeide/013263/) under the boards. [Gran Canaria beat Umana Reyer Venice 84-80](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/gran-canaria-outlasts-reyer-84-80/) in the eighthfinals to get to this point.

Gran Canaria's main concern should be stopping [Jared Harper](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jared-harper/011970/), who is having a career-best season and threatening the competition's single-season scoring record. So far, Harper scored 386 points in 17 games (22.7 ppg.). Andrew Goudelock holds the record since the 2013-14 season, scoring 451 points while playing for UNICS Kazan. Added to his scoring abilities, Harper is averaging 5.7 assists and 7.7 fouls drawn. His 131 fouls drawn are already an all-time record in the competition.

Harper and [Khadeen Carrington](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/khadeen-carrington/008912/) have been Jerusalem's go-to men in the backcourt all season long. Carrington averages 15.7 points this season but boosted his numbers to 18.2 points in his last five regular-season games. Harper will not have it easy against [Andrew Albicy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/andrew-albicy/003425/), one of the best defensive point guards in EuroCup history. In fact, Albicy needs just seven steals to rank first in the all-time standings.

Albicy is one of seven Gran Canaria players that have lifted the EuroCup title in the past. The Frenchman and four of his current teammates lifted the trophy with Gran Canaria in 2021; the others were [John Shurna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/john-shurna/006588/), [Nico Brussino](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/nicolas-brussino/008121/), [Jovan Kljajic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jovan-kljajic/007560/) and [Miquel Salvo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/miquel-salvo/005005/). [Mike Tobey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mike-tobey/008966/) became a EuroCup champion with Valencia Basket in 2019, and [Mehdy Ngouama](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mehdy-ngouama/009556/) helped Paris Basketball win the EuroCup championship last season.

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Gran Canaria has been extremely solid in road games this season, being 6-3 away. This is its first playoff road game since the 2021 semifinal, when it registered an 82-77 loss against AS Monaco. Since then, Gran Canaria has played eight playoff games, all of them at Gran Canaria Arena. It is the club's first single-game elimination showdown on the road in club history, which is remarkable given that Gran Canaria leads the competition in most games played (266).

Jerusalem should try to impose its aggressive playing style. It leads the EuroCup in most free throws attempted per game (28.9), with Gran Canaria ranking last at 16.6 attempts per night. Gran Canaria has been able to limit fouls committed to just 19.5 per contest, so if it is able to prevent Jerusalem from going to the foul line very often, it has much better percentages from almost all distances (Gran Canaria 56.0% 2FG, 33.7% 3FG, 79.4% FT; Jerusalem 50.9% 2FG, 33.4% 3FG, 72.9% FT).

As you see, both teams can impose their respective strengths to win the game and advance to the best-of-three semifinals. As often happens in this kind of games, it will go down to who wants it more, so every 50-50 ball, rebound and small decision should have an impact in its final outcome. Expect nothing but a top-class basketball game played point to point, possession by possession on one of the most iconic basketball courts in Europe!

Both teams meet again in the EuroCup Quarterfinals eight years later

They say that the European basketball community is close-knit, but for Dejan Radonjic and Zvezdan Mitrovic, their bond goes beyond basketball.

Best friends come head to head when Bahcesehir, Cedevita face off in quarterfinal bout

They say that the European basketball community is close-knit, but for coaches [Dejan Radonjic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/bahcesehir-college-istanbul/bah/radonjic-dejan/?season=U2024) and [Zvezdan Mitrovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/lju/mitrovic-zvezdan/?season=U2024), their bond goes beyond basketball.

For Mitrovic, it provided added motivation as his [Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/lju/) team took on Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul in the last 16 of the BKT EuroCup Playoffs, too.

“My goal right now is to move to the next stage and play against my best man Dejan Radonjic in the quarterfinals,” Mitrovic told Eurohoops last week.

Yes, you read that correctly – Radonjic was the best man at Mitrovic’s wedding. So, with [Bahcesehir College Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/bahcesehir-college-istanbul/bah/) set to take on Cedevita in the first game of the quarterfinals on Tuesday (18:00 CET), it adds even more intrigue to an already fascinating fixture.

Both Radonjic and Mitrovic hail from Podgorica, Montenegro, and were born 17 days apart in 1970. That their journeys would cross felt like destiny. They got into basketball as teenagers and were twice at the same club, Buducnost VOLI Podgorica, with Mitrovic as an assistant coach and Radonjic as a player.

Since then, they have gone on to become two of the most prominent coaches in European basketball over the last decade. Radonjic is a five-time ABA League champion, all of which came with Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, and he has also won domestic championships in Montenegro (seven times), Serbia (five) and Germany (two). Mitrovic’s crowning hour, meanwhile, came in 2021 when he led AS Monaco to the EuroCup title – something he is hoping to replicate this year with Cedevita.

Twice before, Radonjic and Mitrovic faced off as coaches in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. The first saw Radonjic earn bragging rights in some style as [his FC Bayern Munich squad defeated Mitrovic’s LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 104-63](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/eb-2019-20-game-report-bayern-asvel/) in October 2019. But upon Monaco’s promotion to the EuroLeague, Mitrovic avenged that loss to his best friend with [the principality side triumphing 70-62 over Crvena Zvezda](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/eb046-diallo-helps-monaco/) in October 2021.

Now, for the first time, they will be on opposite benches in the EuroCup – and a spot in the semifinals is up for grabs. Bahcesehir made light work of the regular season, despite being in tough-looking Group A, by going 14-4 and securing the one seed, which gave the Turkish side a bye in the round of 16. Cedevita, however, had to do it the hard way.

Mitrovic has transformed a club that went 4-32 over the last two seasons – finishing bottom of their group each time – by leading the Slovenian team to a 10-8 record in Group B, good for fourth place. Cedevita then made its home-court advantage account by [defeating Besiktas 96-86](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/cedevita-olimpija-downs-besiktas-96-86-to-reach-quarterfinals/), with star forward [Devin Robinson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/devin-robinson/012042/) leading the way by posting a 21-point, 12-rebound double-double.

Bahcesehir – competing in its first-ever playoff game in the EuroCup – comes into Tuesday’s quarterfinal matchup as the favorite, in large part due to the depth and experience of its roster. [Jaleen Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jaleen-smith/011192/), [Tyler Cavanaugh](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/tyler-cavanaugh/009601/) and [Sehmus Hazer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/sehmus-hazer/011201/) all have at least three years of EuroLeague experience under their belts, while [Tai Odiase](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/tai-odiase/011823/), [Axel Bouteille](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/axel-bouteille/003840/) and [CJ Massinburg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/cj-massinburg/011821/) know what it takes to perform at the EuroCup level.

Bouteille, in particular, showed in his time with Turk Telekom Ankara that he can step up when the lights are the brightest, averaging 18.0 points in four playoff games as his team reached the 2023 EuroCup Final. And then there is [Furkan Korkmaz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/furkan-korkmaz/005763/), Bahcesehir’s trump card. Despite having a slow start to life with Bahcesehir in the EuroCup, having joined mid-season after an injury-hit spell with EuroLeague force Monaco, Korkmaz has started to find his feet in the Turkish League and could be a decisive factor in the postseason.

Cedevita, on the other hand, leans heavily on the play of Robinson, but also [Brynton Lemar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/brynton-lemar/013261/) (15.1 PPG). Playing in his first EuroCup season, Lemar provides added offensive punch and is coming off a 20-point night in the eighthfinals. That Cedevita has four other players averaging between 10.2 PPG and 9.5 PPG shows the variety of its offense as [DeVante Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/devante-jones/013260/) (10.2 PPG), [Aleksej Nikolic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/aleksej-nikolic/003703/) (9.9 PPG) and [DJ Stewart](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/dj-stewart/012700/) (9.5 PPG) are all capable of coming up with big plays. [Jaka Blazic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jaka-blazic/003452/) (9.5 PPG), however, will miss out due to a wrist injury.

If Korkmaz is Bahcesehir’s trump card, Cedevita’s surprise player could be [Joan Beringer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/joan-beringer/012996/). The 18-year-old Frenchman’s season averages of 4.9 points and 5.5 rebounds are impressive given his age, but he showed against Besiktas that his offensive game is evolving at rapid speed by pouring in 12 points. Don’t be surprised if Beringer ends up causing some headaches for Odiase and [Marko Simonovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/marko-simonovic/012711/) in the Bahcesehir paint.

Everything is set for a mouth-watering game between these two sides. Will Bahcesehir take another step towards achieving its dream of reaching the EuroLeague for the first time or will Cedevita secure its first appearance in the EuroCup Semifinals since the Cedevita-Olimpija merger? Tune in on Tuesday evening to find out.

The two teams’ head coaches share a special bond

Best friends come head to head when Bahcesehir, Cedevita face off

EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge guru Javier Gancedo shares some tips ahead of Round 29.

Fantasy tips, Round 29: An array of enticing options

Round 29 comes with a lot of good games and plenty of opportunities in the [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/). 

This week's Rivalry Series clash, [Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/) against [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/), is the highlight in this round, but there are plenty of fantasy opportunities everywhere. 

These are my five recommendations this week. 

### Joel Bolomboy, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (14.1 credits) 

Hands down, the best center in the game right now. [Joel Bolomboy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/joel-bolomboy/009035/) has been able to deliver night in, night out in recent games. He had a PIR of 16 or better in each of his last five games, averaging 10.0 points, 9.8 rebounds and a PIR of 20.4. A must-have player right now! 

### Melvin Ajinca, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (5.1 credits) 

All of a sudden, [Melvin Ajinca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/melvin-ajinca/010316/) has become a great budget option. He has been outstanding in the last two games, getting 18 points on 6-of-7 threes, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and a PIR of 24 against Panathinaikos, and following that up with a strong game against Maccabi with 14 points and a PIR of 13.

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### Juancho Hernangomez, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (14.1 credits) 

[Juancho Hernangomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/juancho-hernangomez/012712/) is playing some of his best basketball right now, with great consistency. In the last six games, Hernangomez has averaged 12.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and a PIR of 19.7. With the Greek derby coming up, Panathinaikos should rely on Hernangomez are one of its go-to men. 

### Vincent Poirier, Anadolu Efes Istanbul (13.1 credits) 

[Vincent Poirier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vincent-poirier/004887/) has put together two strong performances and should carry that momentum into this week's game against Bayern. He got 14 points, 6 rebounds and a PIR of 17 against 17 against ALBA before doing even better against Virtus with 18 points, 13 rebounds and a season-high PIR of 29. Wow! 

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### Yanni Wetzell, ALBA Berlin (9.9 credits) 

A relatively cheap option for a very reliable player. [Yanni Wetzell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/yanni-wetzell/011934/) has scored in double digits in each of the last seven games, reaching 22 points against Maccabi and 20 against Efes. Wetzell also had a double-digit PIR in eight of his last nine games. At 9.9 credits, what's not to like? 

Fantasy Challenge guru Javier Gancedo shares some tips ahead of Round 29

Barca roared back to winning ways last week with a strong fourth quarter at ALBA, where [Tomas Satoransky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tomas-satoransky/002939/) again showed he is the *Blaugrana*'s backcourt leader by dishing a career-high 12 assists. His defense will also be important against Partizan playmaker [Carlik Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carlik-jones/013369/), who again shone with 17 points in defeat at Olympiacos last time out. In the paint, former Barcelona big man [Brandon Davies](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/brandon-davies/007870/) has averaged 12.3 points and 5.0 rebounds in the last three games and will attempt to exploit the ongoing absence of [Jan Vesely](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jan-vesely/000925/) to give his team control of the frontcourt. But [Chimezie Metu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/chimezie-metu/013379/) is in great form with double-digit scoring in seven consecutive games, and he will also be a major factor in this playoff-flavored battle.

### FC Barcelona

 

**Streaks**

Jabari Parker has made at least 1 three-point shot in nine of his last 10 games.

Kevin Punter has made at least 1 three-point shot in 16 straight and 25 of his last 26 games.

Punter has scored in double figures in 12 of his last 13 games.

Jan Vesely has at least 1 steal in four of his last five games.

Nico Laprovittola has made at least 1 three-point shot in 19 straight games.

Chimezie Metu has scored 10 or more points in 10 of his last 11 games.

Dario Brizuela has made at least 1 three-pointer in 14 of his last 15 games.

Brizuela has scored in double figures in nine consecutive games.

 

**Season rankings**

Kevin Punter ranks ninth in scoring with 16.5 points per game.

Punter ranks fifth in steals with 1.2 per game.

Jan Vesely is tied for seventh in steals with 1.1 per game.

Punter ranks ninth in free-throw shooting at 92.0% per game.

Tomas Satoransky ranks seventh in assists with 5.4 per game.

Youssoupha Fall ranks sixth in two-point shooting at 70.2% per game.

Dario Brizuela ranks seventh in three-point shooting at 46.0% per game.

Barcelona ranks second in assists with 20.5 per game.

Barcelona is the league co-leader in steals with 7.4 per game.

Barcelona ranks second in scoring with 87.6 points per game.

Barcelona ranks third in three-point accuracy at 38.8%.

Barcelona's defense has allowed 33.6% three-point shooting, the second-fewest in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

Tomas Satoransky ranks second all-time with a 2.9-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Jan Vesely is the all-time leader in two-pointers made with 1,564.

Vesely ranks third all-time with 5,099 index rating points. Mike James of AS Monaco is second with 5,180. Nando De Colo of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne is the all-time leader with 5,385 and counting.

Vesely is sixth all-time with 4,028 points scored. Sergio Llull of Real Madrid is fifth with 4,132 and counting.

Vesely ranks fourth all-time with 365 steals. Rudy Fernandez is third with 367 steals.

Vesely ranks fifth all-time with 1,774 rebounds. Felipe Reyes is fourth with 1,799 and Walter Tavares of Real Madrid is third with 1,814.

Vesely is in fifth place all-time with 656 offensive rebounds. Bryant Dunston of Zalgiris Kaunas is fourth with 662 and counting.

Vesely ranks eighth all-time with 216 blocks. Tibor Pleiss of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens is seventh with 228 and counting.

Vesely ranks eighth all-time with 789 free throws made. Juan Carlos Navarro is seventh with 853.

Kevin Punter ranks 11th all-time in free-throw accuracy at 89.9%.

Youssoupha Fall ranks 13th all-time in two-point accuracy at 65.0%.

Nico Laprovittola needs 3 three-point shots made to reach 300 for his career.

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### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade

 

**Streaks**

Sterling Brown has made at least 1 three-point shot in 15 of his last 16 games.

Tyrique Jones has had at least 1 steal in nine of his last 10 games.

Tyrique Jones has pulled down at least 5 rebounds in six of his last seven games.

Tyrique Jones has PIRs of 10 or more in seven of his last eight games.

Tyrique Jones has at least 1 block in seven of his last eight games.

Carlik Jones has PIRs of 13 or more in seven of his last eight games.

Isaac Bonga has made at least 1 three-pointer and a PIR of 10 or more in four straight games.

Brandon Davies has made at least 1 three-point shot in nine of his last 10 games.

Davies has PIRs of 12 or more in five of his last six games.

Iffe Lundberg has made at least 1 three-point shot in 10 of his last 11 games.

 

**Season rankings**

Tyrique Jones ranks 10th in rebounding with 6.1 per game.

Tyrique Jones is tied for fifth in offensive rebounding with 2.6 per game.

Tyrique Jones is tied for seventh in steals with 1.1 per game.

Carlik Jones ranks ninth in assists with 5.0 per game.

Aleksej Pokusevski ranks sixth in blocks with 1.1 per game.

Sterling Brown ranks eighth in free-throw shooting at 92.7% per game.

Brandon Davies ranks fourth in three-point shooting at 50.0% per game.

Brown ranks sixth in three-point shooting at 47.2% per game.

Vanja Marinkovic ranks 10th in three-point shooting at 45.1% per game.

Partizan has committed the third-fewest turnovers with 10.9 per game.

Partizan is the league co-leader in steals with 7.4 per game.

Partizan ranks second in blocks with 3.0 per game.

Partizan's defense has allowed 79.3 points per game, the second-fewest in the league.

Partizan has forced 13.2 turnovers, the second-most in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Iffe Lundberg needs 1 steal to reach 100 for his career.

Isaac Bonga's next assist will be the 100th of his career.

Brandon Davies needs 20 more two-point baskets to reach 1,000 for his career.

The round concludes with another crunch clash between direct rivals as Barcelona (15-13) welcomes Partizan (15-13) to break their current tie for eighth place. 

Game Facts: Barcelona vs. Partizan

\- Barcelona has won 10 straight games against Partizan. Partizan last beat Barcelona in February 2010.

\- This is a rivalry that dates back to 1982 and the only win for Partizan in Barcelona came in 1987.

\- Barcelona guard Kevin Punter spent the last three seasons with Partizan and became only the second foreign team captain in club history. While there, he was voted to the 2021-22 All-EuroCup team and the 2022-23 All-EuroLeague team. He led Partizan to the 2023 EuroLeague Playoffs and the 2023 ABA League championship. In all three seasons, he played under Coach Zeljko Obraovic and was a teammate of center Balsa Koprivica.

\- Barcelona center Jan Vesely made his EuroLeague debut with Partizan, spent three seasons there and helped the team reach the 2010 EuroLeague Final Four.

\- Barcelona's Vesely played under Zeljko Obradovic at Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul for six seasons, from 2014 to 2020. They won the 2017 EuroLeague together.

\- Partizan center Brandon Davies spent three seasons with Barcelona, from 2019 to 2022. He helped Barcelona reach a pair of EuroLeague Final Fours.

\- Davies and Barcelona's Justin Anderson were teammates at Valencia Basket last season.

\- Partizan guard Vanja Marinkovic played under Barcelona head coach Joan Penarroya at Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz during the 2022-23 season and the start of the 2023-24 campaign.

\- Aleksej Pokusevski posted his career high in PIR with 15 in a Round 9 home loss against Barcelona.

\- Partizan guard Iffe Lundberg had a career-high 5 steals playing for Virtus Segafredo Bologna against Barcelona in January 2023.