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Injuries have caused issues for FC Barcelona all season long, and Juan Nunez is the latest player set for an extended spell on the sidelines. Speaking ahead of Barcelona's Round 27 clash against Real Madrid in El Clásico, head coach Joan Penarroya commented on Nunez's injury and also the condition of Kevin Punter.

Juan Nunez suffering with knee injury, out for El Clásico

Injuries have caused issues for [FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/) all season long, and [Juan Nunez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/juan-nunez/010106/) is the latest player set for an extended spell on the sidelines.

Barcelona confirmed that Nunez is dealing with a swollen meniscus in his right knee and will miss *El Clásico*, but he'll be reevaluated in two weeks' time.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">[COMUNICAT MÈDIC]<br><br>El jugador Juan Núñez té una <br>inflamació del menisc extern del genoll dret i serà baixa en el proper partit d&#39;Eurolliga, corresponent a la jornada 27. <br><br>Es reavaluarà la disponibilitat del jugador en dues setmanes. <a href="https://t.co/LMjXsVPTrC">pic.twitter.com/LMjXsVPTrC</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1894722848398205110?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Speaking ahead of Barcelona's Round 27 clash against Real Madrid in *El Clásico*, head coach Joan Penarroya commented on Nunez's injury and also [the condition of Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/barcas-punter-sidelined-by-shoulder-injury/).

"We have said for days that we are in a situation in which things could be hard if we had more \[injury\] problems," Penarroya began. "Juan already had problems in the Copa del Rey and KP had shoulder problems, too. 

"Unfortunately, KP is still suffering from his injury in the third quarter in the Copa del Rey. He had to stop for some weeks but is developing well. 

"Juan is the most worrying because he has been battling knee problems which, for weeks, have prevented him from practicing and playing at the physical level that we would have wanted – him and us. 

"Right now, he can't play and together with our medical team, we have decided to give it a last try. Juan is making a big sacrifice for the team, receiving painkilling injections in order to play and doing everything he can, but it is unlikely that Juan will play for us again this season." 

Nunez has made 25 appearances for Barcelona in his debut season in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, averaging 5.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Punter, meanwhile, is in his first campaign with Barcelona and sixth EuroLeague season overall. The MVP of the Month has played in all 26 EuroLeague games for Barcelona this season, posting 16.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals.

More Barcelona News

Barcelona coach Joan Penarroya discussed the condition of his young point guard

Real Madrid v FC Barcelona (2025-02-27T19:45:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos BC announced that it has signed veteran center Tibor Pleiss for the remainder of the season.

Tibor Pleiss reunites with Coach Ataman at Panathinaikos

[Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/) announced that it has signed veteran center [Tibor Pleiss](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tibor-pleiss/lhk/) for the remainder of the season. 

This will mark the 14th EuroLeague season for Pleiss (2.18 meters, 35 years old), who has played under coach Ergin Ataman for six seasons – including five at [Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/ist/), where they shared in winning the 2021 and 2022 EuroLeague championships. 

He will help the club fill the void in the paint after losing both All-EuroLeague center [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/all-euroleague-center-mathias-lessort-leaves-game-with-leg-injury/) and [Omer Yurtseven](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/panathinaikos-loses-center-yurtseven/) to injury.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="el" dir="ltr">𝐓𝐢𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 💚☘️<br><br>Η ΚΑΕ Παναθηναϊκός AKTOR ανακοινώνει την απόκτηση του Τίμπορ Πλάις μέχρι το τέλος της σεζόν 2024-2025! <br><br>Διαβάστε περισσότερα στο CLUB 1908!📱<br><br>Πατήστε εδώ: <a href="https://t.co/0mCC8RsRxz">https://t.co/0mCC8RsRxz</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheGreens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeTheGreens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paobcaktor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paobcaktor</a>… <a href="https://t.co/bTrAJNdmTd">pic.twitter.com/bTrAJNdmTd</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@Paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr/status/1894689672342733183?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Panathinaikos with be Pleiss’s seventh EuroLeague club. He debuted in the competition with [Brose Bamberg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/brose-bamberg/bam/) in his native Germany in 2010, later spent two seasons with [Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/bas/) and one each at [FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/), [Galatasaray Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/galatasaray-medical-park/gal/) and [Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/pam/) before settling in for six seasons with Efes.

Pleiss arrives from Trapani Shark in the Italian League, where he has averaged 6.0 points on 65.4% two-point shooting and 3.4 rebounds in 17 games. 

Best of Tibor Pleiss with Anadolu Efes

The center will now be able to add to his impressive career stats. Pleiss enters Round 27 ranked seventh in EuroLeague history with 228 blocks, 10th in offensive rebounds with 470, 11th in two-pointers made with 1,008 and tied for 13th with 1,396 rebounds. 

Aside from his two EuroLeague crowns, Pleiss has won four German Cups, three German League championships, three Turkish League championships and one Turkish Cup.

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The two-time champion will bolster the Greens' thin frontcourt 

Excitement is already building for the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, so don't miss out and buy your ticket – or tickets – now via the Final Four ticketing website.

Tickets now on sale for 2025 EuroLeague Final Four

Excitement is already building for the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, so don't miss out and buy your ticket – or tickets – now via [the Final Four ticketing website](https://www.f4tickets.com/) or Abu Dhabi Event Tickets in Etihad Arena.

The semifinals will take place on Friday, May 23 before the title showdown, as well as the third-place game on Sunday, May 25. This is the first time that the Final Four will be held in Abu Dhabi, making this a landmark occasion for any basketball fan.

### Ticketing options

General public tickets provide access to all four games (two on Friday and two on Sunday) and are available in the following price categories, ranging from €74.75 per game (€299 total) to €187.25 per game (€749 total).

Also, VIP hospitality packages and ticket + hotel bundles will be available starting February 26, offering fans and businesses exclusive benefits to enhance their Final Four experience. Full details are available at [www.f4tickets.com](http://www.f4tickets.com). For further inquiries, please contact [f4tickets@euroleague.net](mailto:f4tickets@euroleague.net).

Don’t miss your chance to witness one of the biggest sporting events of the year in Abu Dhabi, the home of basketball in the Middle East!

For the first time ever, European basketball's showpiece event is heading to Abu Dhabi

The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague is back after a two-week break and so is EuroLeague & Friends. Episode No. 16 featured a very special guest, none other than Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv guard Rokas Jokubaitis. This week's cast is completed by Shani Blatt, Asta Zukaite and Giulia Cicchine.

EuroLeague & Friends returns with Rokas Jokubaitis as guest

The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague is back after a two-week break and so is EuroLeague & Friends. Episode No. 16 featured a very special guest, none other than [Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/tel/) guard [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rokas-jokubaitis/007519/). This week's cast is completed by [Shani Blatt](https://www.instagram.com/shaniblatt/), [Asta Zukaite](https://www.instagram.com/asta_zukaite/) and [Giulia Cicchine](https://www.instagram.com/lacicchine/).

After introducing Jokubaitis, Shani highlighted how a great moment it is to follow the EuroLeague, with the most important games of the season coming up. They took a look at the standings, discussed how even NBA stars are talking about the competition, as well as the fact that [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/) forward [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/) was mic'd up and how he is the perfect candidate for that!

The conversation continued with the latest transfers and how [AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/) head coach [Vassilis Spanoulis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/spanoulis-vassilis/) persuaded [Daniel Theis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/daniel-theis/004132/) to join his team, and a discussion about how should earn MVP of the Month honors in February. Finally, everyone looked ahead at Round 27 and what's at stake, including the Rivalry Series Game of the Week, [Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/) vs. [FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/).

Everyone had a great time and loved talking about basketball in general and the EuroLeague in particular. Don't miss this week's EuroLeague & Friends episode!

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-02-28T20:00:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2025-02-28T19:30:00.000Z)

Virtus Segafredo Bologna v Olympiacos Piraeus (2025-02-28T19:00:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v ALBA Berlin (2025-02-28T17:30:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v FC Bayern Munich (2025-02-27T19:30:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v AS Monaco (2025-02-27T19:30:00.000Z)

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2025-02-27T20:00:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Zalgiris Kaunas (2025-02-27T19:00:00.000Z)

All eyes will be on Vilnius on Tuesday, March 4 when the BKT EuroCup postseason with BC Wolves hosting U-BT Cluj-Napoca.

Wolves, Cluj to share the spotlight in eighthfinals opener

All eyes will be on Vilnius on Tuesday, March 4 when the BKT EuroCup postseason tips off. [Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/wolves-twinsbet-vilnius/wol/) will host [U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/u-bt-cluj-napoca/clu/) in the first of four single-game eighthfinal matchups. The remaining three will be played on Wednesday, leaving Wolves and Cluj alone to bask in the glory of being the only high-level playoff game of note anywhere in the world that day.

Both Wolves and Cluj are teams with lofty goals who are more than capable of shining in the spotlight. Wolves was, quite literally, built for it. Founded in 2022 when it took over the license of Dzukija Alytus, from the start the plan was to create a top-tier European club in the capital of Lithuania. Former EuroLeague stars Darjus and Ksistof Lavrinovic joined as ambassadors and in the first season, former EuroLeague champ [Jeffery Taylor](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jeffery-taylor/006546/) joined the project.

Wolves, which played its debut season in Alytus, made waves in its debut season and joined the EuroCup last season, the club's second campaign. Only one win separated Wolves from a spot in the 2024 postseason. This season, Wolves not only qualified but earned the home-court advantage for its first game.

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The opponent will be the Romanian champion, Cluj, whose history dates back to 1947. Only in recent years has it started to stand out. The first of Cluj's nine league championships came in 1992, and it has now won four in a row. Before debuting in the EuroCup in 2022, Cluj had reached the Champions League quarterfinals in four of the previous six seasons, while starting to bring massive crowds to its games at Bt-Arena.

After finishing second-to-last in its regular-season group in its first EuroCup run, Cluj turned heads last season when it went 13-5 to finish second in its group and earn an automatic big for the quarterfinals, where it ran out of steam against the London Lions. On Tuesday, it will play a EuroCup postseason game on the road for the first time.

The make-up of the team's rosters has some similarities, too. They are led by their playmakers, who have been among the best in the league this season. Cluj's [Zavier Simpson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/zavier-simpson/013302/) was the regular-season leader in assists (7.5 apg.) and ranked third in both scoring (17.7 ppg.) and PIR (21.0). His counterpart, [Anthony Cowan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/anthony-cowan-jr/012003/), ranked third in assists (5.7 apg.), fifth in PIR (19.1) and sixth in scoring (15.9 ppg.).

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Alongside Cowan is [Andrew Andrews](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/andrew-andrews/011248/), who carried Frutti Extra Bursaspor to the 2022 EuroCup Finals. Simpson's passes can tee up [D.J. Seeley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/dennis-seeley/004862/), who has been to the EuroCup Quarterfinals three times.

Both teams have wily veterans on the wings; Wolves' 35-year-old Taylor spent seven EuroLeague seasons with Real Madrid. Cluj's 34-year-old Lithuanian forward [Gediminas Orelik](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/gediminas-orelik/002012/) is in his 10th EuroCup season and played for the last team from Vilnius to reach the postseason, Rytas Vilnius.

The numbers can be twisted to tell many stories about this game. Cluj plays at a faster pace, is the more accurate shooting team and has better offensive rebounding numbers. Wolves takes better care of the ball, locks down its defensive glass and led the EuroCup in free-throw accuracy (80.3%). It almost doesn't matter.

This game could very well end up being decided by things that stats cannot always measure or predict. Like who wants the 50/50 balls more. Or as cliché as it sounds, by who plays with more heart. Because after all, it's the start of the postseason and the dream for EuroCup glory starts here.

Game News

The teams have much different histories and similar builds, but only one will advance to the quarterfinals

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

The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague is proud to announce the first five names among the 25 players chosen to the All-25 EuroLeague Team, with Nando De Colo, Sergio Llull, Ramunas Siskauskas, Vassilis Spanoulis and Nikola Vujcic being the first players to be confirmed.

The prestigious All-25 EuroLeague Team names its first five members

The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague is proud to announce the first five names among the 25 players chosen to the All-25 EuroLeague Team, which celebrates the biggest stars among the competition's first quarter-century. Nando De Colo, Sergio Llull, Ramunas Siskauskas, Vassilis Spanoulis and Nikola Vujcic share the spotlight in the first of five beats of players to be released.

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 fan votes. The coaches and playing greats each made up 40% of the final vote, and the media and fans were each 10%.

### Nando De Colo

A prolific scorer and clutch performer, [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/) has established himself as one of the greatest guards in EuroLeague history. He led CSKA Moscow to EuroLeague championships in 2016 and 2019. His 2015-16 season was among the best ever as he also captured the EuroLeague MVP Trophy, Alphonso Ford Top Scorer Trophy, All-EuroLeague First Team Honors and Final Four MVP.

De Colo's scoring efficiency made him one of the most difficult guards to defend. He is a career 50-40-90 shooter and is the all-time leader in free-throw accuracy (93.0%), free throws made (1,148) and PIR (5,346). As of publishing, he also ranks second in career scoring (4,746 points) and 10th in assists (1,167), while continuing to add to his resume with LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne. Tied for third with six All-EuroLeague Team selections – including three first team honors – and three MVP of the Month trophies, De Colo's legacy as a dominant and composed backcourt presence is firmly cemented.

From the archive: Nando De Colo highlights

### Sergio Llull

When you think of Real Madrid, [Sergio Llull](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sergio-llull/tgb/) is one of the first players who comes to mind. The 37-year-old, now in his 18th season in the EuroLeague, the second most of any player all-time, still wows fans with his trademark *mandarina* shot and clutch plays. A three-time champion with Real Madrid in 2015, 2018 and 2023, Llull’s crowning moment in the EuroLeague came in the last of those successes when his high-arcing game-winning jump shot broke the hearts of Olympiacos Piraeus supporters.

It was back in the 2016-17 season that Llull truly dominated the EuroLeague and earned the MVP trophy as a result, while he was also named to the 2010-20 EuroLeague Basketball All-Decade Team a few years later. A two-time All-EuroLeague selection, Llull is in the top five all-time in scoring – he will soon usurp Juan Carlos Navarro in fourth spot – and is the all-time leader in three-pointers made. He is sixth all-time in assists, too. Llull is not only a Real Madrid legend, he is also a household name for all EuroLeague fans.

From the archive: Sergio Llull highlights

### Ramunas Siskauskas

A do-it-all small forward with size, skill and an off-the-charts basketball IQ, [Ramunas Siskauskas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/ramunas-siskauskas/jmm/) was a player to fear for multiple EuroLeague teams in the late 2000s. He was already 26 years old when he played his first EuroLeague game with Benetton Treviso in 2005, but quickly became one of the best players in the competition. Siskauskas then led Panathinaikos to the 2007 EuroLeague crown as he collected the first of his four All-EuroLeague nods.

A move to CSKA Moscow led to more honors as Siskauskas was named 2007-08 EuroLeague MVP in leading his new team to the crown. He thus became the third player to win consecutive continental crowns with different teams. A two-time MVP of the Month, Siskauskas officially became a EuroLeague Legend in 2014, just two years after retiring. He was also named to the 2010-20 EuroLeague All-Decade Team.

Looking back: Ramunas Siskauskas highlights

### Vassilis Spanoulis

It is hard to imagine the EuroLeague without three-time champion [Vassilis Spanoulis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vassilis-spanoulis/juo/). The swashbuckling guard led Panathinaikos to the EuroLeague crown in 2009, lifted back-to-back trophies with Olympiacos Piraeus in 2012 and 2013 and was named the Final Four MVP each time his team triumphed. Spanoulis also helped Olympiacos to EuroLeague Championship Games in 2015 and 2017. The 2012-13 EuroLeague MVP, Spanoulis was selected for the All-EuroLeague team a record eight times in addition to three MVP of the Month trophies.

When he retired, Spanoulis was the EuroLeague career leader in both points (4,455) and assists (1,607) and even now, four years later, he remains third and fourth, respectively, in those categories. A world-class clutch player and leader, perhaps Spanoulis's finest moment came in 2012 when he found Georgios Printezis for the game-winning shot in the championship game, capping a 19-point rally in the final 13 minutes. Olympiacos made his #7 jersey the first ever retired by the club.

Vassilis Spanoulis: Career Highlights

### Nikola Vujcic

[Nikola Vujcic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-vujcic/apb/) redefined the center position in the EuroLeague, excelling as a playmaking big man with Maccabi Tel Aviv. A two-time EuroLeague champion (2004, 2005), Vujcic was instrumental in Maccabi's offensive juggernaut, becoming the first player in modern EuroLeague history to record a triple-double, which he did twice. Vujcic also suited up for ASVEL Villeurbanne, Olympiacos Piraeus and Anadolu Efes Istanbul, appearing in a total of six Final Fours and five championship games.

Vujcic was named to the All-EuroLeague team five times and the First Team three times, which are both tied for the most ever by a center. His ability to score in the post, pass with precision, and dominate the glass – Vujcic was the 2006-07 season rebounding leader – made him one of the unique and most effective big men in EuroLeague history. His contributions helped shape the evolution of skilled big men in European basketball.

Knowing the legendary Nikola Vujcic

De Colo, Llull, Siskauskas, Spanoulis, Vujcic are honored among the greatest players in the competition’s first quarter-century

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and EuroLeague Basketball have announced a new global partnership, naming ‘Experience Abu Dhabi’ the official tourism and travel destination of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. The collaboration further solidifies the emirate as a hub for sporting excellence and a platform for the world’s foremost IPs.

DCT Abu Dhabi Signs Partnership to Become Official Global Partner of Euroleague Basketball

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and EuroLeague Basketball have announced a new global partnership, naming ‘Experience Abu Dhabi’ the official tourism and travel destination of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. The collaboration further solidifies the emirate as a hub for sporting excellence and a platform for the world’s foremost IPs.

Beginning with the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Round 27, ‘Experience Abu Dhabi’ will be prominently featured across EuroLeague and EuroCup games, including in-arena signage and live broadcasts. Additionally, the partnership will extend into the digital sphere, with significant brand presence across Euroleague Basketball’s digital platforms and exclusive branded content, amplifying Abu Dhabi’s global visibility.

HE Saood Al Hosani, Undersecretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: “Our partnership with Euroleague Basketball is a significant milestone in Abu Dhabi’s evolution as a premier global sporting destination and a trusted partner for top global brands. As the official tourism and travel destination of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup, we are proud to champion basketball in the region, driving mutual growth while further igniting passion for the sport. We look forward to welcoming basketball fans from around the world, offering them an unforgettable experience that blends world-class competition with Abu Dhabi’s rich culture, warm hospitality, and vibrant entertainment."

Abu Dhabi has rapidly established itself as a premier sports hub in the Middle East, hosting world-class events such as the FIFA Club World Cup (2009, 2010), Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, Abu Dhabi World Triathlon Championship Series, UFC events, and the annual Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Basketball has also gained traction in the emirate, with Abu Dhabi hosting NBA pre-season games and the USA Basketball Showcase, which featured national teams from the USA, Serbia, and Australia.

Gawain Davies, Euroleague Basketball Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are delighted to announce this new partnership, which is a natural evolution following the confirmation of the EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi. The Middle East, and Abu Dhabi in particular, is emerging as a top-tier tourism destination, with sports playing a key role in its leisure and entertainment offerings. This collaboration will reinforce that message, bringing Abu Dhabi’s unique attractions to the global Euroleague Basketball audience.”

The new announcement follows an agreement between Euroleague Basketball, DCT Abu Dhabi, and Etihad Arena to host the [Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Fes%2Feuroleague%2Fnews%2Fabu-dhabi-to-host-2025-turkish-airlines-euroleague-final-four%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C60f7008c911845b1d60708dd55806727%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638760732245269649%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EPPyVmGd9j50Y1E9OZuIfOQfm0a03lVkxfUrN5FXs1o%3D&reserved=0), from May 23 to 25, for the first time in history. Hosting the Final Four in Abu Dhabi aligns with Euroleague Basketball’s long-term vision of reaching new audiences and strengthening its 25-year legacy of excellence, marking a significant expansion for Euroleague Basketball into new global markets.

This strategic sports expansion aligns with Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030, which aims to attract 39.3 million visitors, generate 178,000 new jobs in the tourism sector, and contribute AED 90 billion to the emirate’s GDP by 2030.

‘Experience Abu Dhabi’ named official tourism and travel destination of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup for the remainder of the season

A total of 68 players from the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague suited up for their nations during the FIBA continental qualifiers in this international break, with 60 playing in the EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers alone.

EuroLeague players showed out for their countries in FIBA continental action

A total of 68 players from the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague suited up for their nations during the FIBA continental qualifiers in this international break, with 60 playing in the EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers alone.

The club with the most representatives in the continental qualifiers was [ALBA Berlin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/alba-berlin/ber/) with seven, all of whom competed in European qualification. In second place with six players were [Virtus Segafredo Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/vir/) and [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/par/). All of Virtus's players featured in European action, while that was the case for all but one Partizan player, as [Isiaha Mike](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/isiaha-mike/011836/) appeared in the AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers for Canada.

[Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/) was the team with the most players playing in games outside of Europe, with [Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) featuring for Argentina and [Andres Feliz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/andres-feliz/011247/) representing the Dominican Republic in the AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers.

Speaking of Real Madrid, the Spanish club is level with [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/), [AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/) and [Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/bas/) for the third most players competing in this window with five each.

Seventeen of the 18 clubs in the EuroLeague had at least one player on international duty during the continental qualifiers. Check out the full list below.

### EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Dzanan Musa (Real Madrid.

Bulgaria: Sasha Vezenkov (Olympiacos Piraeus), Codi Miller-McIntyre (Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade).

Croatia: Mario Hezonja (Real Madrid), Luka Samanic (Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz).

Czechia: Tomas Satoransky (FC Barcelona).

Denmark: Iffe Lundberg (Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade), Shavon Shields (EA7 Emporio Armani Milan).

Estonia: Sander Raieste (Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz).

Finland: Mikael Jantunen (Paris Basketball).

France: Isaia Cordinier (Virtus Segafredo Bologna), Petr Cornelie (AS Monaco), Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz), Theo Maledon (LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne), Elie Okobo (AS Monaco), Neal Sako (LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne), Matthew Strazel (AS Monaco).

Georgia: Toko Shengelia (Virtus Segafredo Bologna), Kamar Baldwin (Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz).

Germany: Isaac Bonga (Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade), Malte Delow (ALBA Berlin), Justus Hollatz (FC Bayern Munich), Jonas Mattisseck (ALBA Berlin), Andreas Obst (FC Bayern Munich), Louis Olinde (ALBA Berlin), Tim Schneider (ALBA Berlin), Daniel Theis (AS Monaco), Johannes Voigtmann (FC Bayern Munich).

Greece: Panagiotis Kalaitzakis (Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens), Giannoulis Larentzakis (Olympiacos Piraeus), Konstantinos Mitoglou (Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens), Naz Mitrou-Long (Olympiacos Piraeus), Dimitris Moraitis (Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens), Georgios Papagiannis (AS Monaco), Ioannis Papapetrou (Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens).

Iceland: Martin Hermannsson (ALBA Berlin).

Israel: Rafi Menco (Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv).

Italy: Nicola Akele (Virtus Segafredo Bologna), Giordano Bortolani (EA7 Emporio Armani Milan), Guglielmo Caruso (EA7 Emporio Armani Milan), Momo Diouf (Virtus Segafredo Bologna), Alessandro Pajola (Virtus Segafredo Bologna), Gabriele Procida (ALBA Berlin), Dame Sarr (FC Barcelona), Matteo Spagnolo (ALBA Berlin).

Latvia: Andrejs Grazulis (Virtus Segafredo Bologna).

North Macedonia: Neno Dimitrijevic (EA7 Emporio Armani Milan), TJ Shorts (Paris Basketball).

Serbia: Dejan Davidovac (Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade), Balsa Koprivica (Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade), Arijan Lakic (Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade), Mario Nakic (Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade), Filip Petrusev (Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade).

Spain: Hugo Gonzalez (Real Madrid), Joel Parra (FC Barcelona).

Türkiye: Onuralp Bitim (FC Bayern Munich), Shane Larkin (Anadolu Efes Istanbul), Cedi Osman (Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens), Ercan Osmani (Anadolu Efes Istanbul), Erkan Yilmaz (Anadolu Efes Istanbul).

### AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers

Angola: Jilson Bango (Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul).

Senegal: Ousmane Ndiaye (Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz).

### AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers

Argentina: Facundo Campazzo (Real Madrid).

Brazil: Yago dos Santos (Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade).

Canada: Isiaha Mike (Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade).

Chile: Sebastian Herrera (Paris Basketball).

Cuba: Jasiel Rivero (Maccabi Playika Tel Aviv).

Dominican Republic: Andres Feliz (Real Madrid).

The field is now confirmed for the EuroBasket, AfroBasket and AmeriCup tournaments (PHOTO: FIBA)

Check out the EuroLeague players who shined in FIBA play on Monday night.

FIBA Continental Qualifiers roundup: February 24

### EuroBasket Qualifiers 2025

#### Cyprus 67-104 Croatia

[Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/) forward [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/) warmed up for Thursday's *Clásico* in style by posting 40 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and 1 block in a dominant victory for Croatia. Hezonja's nation was already eliminated from contention for EuroBasket 2025, but his forceful performance – in which he played 35:20 minutes – ends Croatia's qualification campaign on a high.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">📊 40 PTS 11 REB 7 AST<br><br>Hats off to <a href="https://twitter.com/mariohezonja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mariohezonja</a> who always gives his 100% for his Croatia 🇭🇷<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroBasket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroBasket</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MakeYourMark?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MakeYourMark</a> <a href="https://t.co/9T6szzkqwW">pic.twitter.com/9T6szzkqwW</a></p>&mdash; FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroBasket/status/1894097170455838826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

#### North Macedonia 88-74 Poland

[EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/)'s [Neno Dimitrijevic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/neno-dimitrijevic/006085/) and [Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/prs/)'s [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/) combined for 34 points and 12 assists as North Macedonia grabbed its second win in EuroBasket 2025 qualification, but the nation – as was also the case with Poland – was already eliminated coming into this game. Shorts finished with 23 points, 5 assists and 1 steal, while Dimitrijevic posted 11 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 steal.

#### Lithuania 82-75 Estonia

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz's [Sander Raieste](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sander-raieste/008850/) played nine minutes in Estonia's defeat.

#### Israel 84-74 Slovenia

Israel finished top of Group A with a 5-1 record by usurping Slovenia on Monday night, with [Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/tel/)'s [Rafi Menco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rafi-menco/004233/) scoring 15 points, the second most of any Israeli player. He also added 2 rebounds.

#### Denmark 77-83 Finland

Paris big man [Mikael Jantunen](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mikael-jantunen/012613/) had an important role in Finland's victory by helping his team in a number of areas, posting 10 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. Denmark pair [Iffe Lundberg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/iffe-lundberg/010781/) of [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/par/) and [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/) of Milan were two of their team's four double-digit scorers, netting 19 and 11 points, respectively. They also combined for 13 rebounds and 8 assists. Finland already knew it would be at EuroBasket 2025 courtesy of being one of the hosts, while Denmark had already been eliminated heading into this game.

#### Serbia 63-54 Georgia

Partizan trio [Balsa Koprivica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/balsa-koprivica/011050/), [Arijan Lakic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/arijan-lakic/007736/) and [Mario Nakic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mario-nakic/007632/) had telling contributions for Serbia, contributing a combined 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists in the victory. Serbia's triumph means it finishes its group-stage campaign with a perfect 6-0 record.

#### Greece 63-53 Netherlands

[Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/) guard [Giannoulis Larentzakis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/giannoulis-larentzakis/010392/) led the way for Greece as his nation secured a first-place finish in Group F, pouring in a team-high and joint game-high 14 points. [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/) duo [Ioannis Papapetrou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/ioannis-papapetrou/005161/) and [Panagiotis Kalaitzakis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/panagiotis-kalaitzakis/011209/) contributed 9 and 5 points, respectively.

#### France 76-74 Bosnia

Seven Turkish Airlines EuroLeague players – [Isaia Cordinier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isaia-cordinier/009549/), [Petr Cornelie](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/petr-cornelie/004790/), [Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/timothe-luwawu-cabarrot/012080/), [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/), [Elie Okobo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elie-okobo/011212/), [Neal Sako](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/neal-sako/010545/) and [Matthew Strazel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matthew-strazel/008099/) – were in action for France as it narrowly defeated a Bosnia team without [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/) on Monday night. France trailed 51-57 at the end of the third quarter and 65-70 with 4 minutes to play, but a 9-0 run gave it a 74-70 edge. Bosnia managed to tie the game at 74-74, but Okobo's game-winning pull-up jumper gave France the victory. Monaco's Strazel was France's joint top scorer with 15 points, level with [Yoan Makoundou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/yoan-makoundou/011935/), a Monaco player on loan at Turk Telekom Ankara. Okobo and Luwawu-Cabarrot also finished in double digits in scoring with 13 and 12 points, respectively.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ELLIE OKOBO, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TissotBuzzerBeater?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TissotBuzzerBeater</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroBasket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroBasket</a> <a href="https://t.co/jC8sC0G54I">pic.twitter.com/jC8sC0G54I</a></p>&mdash; FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroBasket/status/1894149637310644527?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### AmeriCup Qualifiers 2025

#### Mexico vs. Canada (02:00 CET)

**EuroLeague players in action:** Isiaha Mike

Check out the EuroLeague players who shined in FIBA play on Monday night (PHOTO: FIBA)

Continental Qualifiers roundup: Dramatic victory for France; Hezonja, Shorts, Jantunen shine in wins

Serbia booked its ticket for EuroBasket 2025 during the last international break in November, and France did the same after the fifth group-stage game a few days ago. On Monday night, both nations finished a perfect 6-0 after wins over Georgia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Serbia, France end qualification campaigns with perfect records

Serbia booked its ticket for EuroBasket 2025 during the last international break in November, and France did the same after the fifth group-stage game a few days ago. On Monday night it would have been easy for the two powerhouses to down tools, but that’s not how they roll.

Latvia’s win in Slovakia on Sunday night ensured it was the first nation to finish the group stage with a perfect 6-0 record, but Monday night saw Serbia and France follow suit by beating Georgia (63-54) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (76-74), respectively.

Curiously, Serbia rested [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/) duo [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/) and [Dejan Davidovac](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dejan-davidovac/007960/) for the final game of EuroBasket 2025 qualification, but France went with the same 12-man group who beat Croatia just a couple of days before.

Serbia made hard work of its win against Georgia, finding itself 13-17 behind at the end of the first quarter and trailing 27-31 at halftime. However, a strong second half resulted in Serbia outscoring Georgia 36-23 to grab the victory and finish its group-stage campaign with a perfect record. [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/par/) trio [Arijan Lakic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/arijan-lakic/007736/), [Mario Nakic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mario-nakic/007632/) and [Balsa Koprivica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/balsa-koprivica/011050/) had a combined 21 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists,

Likewise, France was down 18-21 against Bosnia and Herzegovina after 10 minutes, with [AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/)’s [Matthew Strazel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matthew-strazel/008099/) netting 6 points. Even if Bosnia, which was already qualified, opted to give [Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/) star [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/) the night off, it knew beating the runner-up from the Olympic Games would be some achievement. A shock looked to be on the cards as a France team featuring seven current Turkish Airlines EuroLeague players was losing 51-57 at the end of the third period and 65-70 with 4 minutes to play.

A triple by Strazel and a fast-break score by [Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/bas/)’s [Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/timothe-luwawu-cabarrot/012080/) tied it up at 70-70, then [Yoan Makoundou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/yoan-makoundou/011935/), on loan at [Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/turk-telekom-ankara/ttk/) from Monaco, and Monaco’s [Elie Okobo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elie-okobo/011212/) scored to complete a 9-0 run and give France a 74-70 advantage. Bosnia knotted the game at 74-74, but a game-winning pull-up jumper by Okobo gave France the win.

When EuroBasket 2025 comes around at the end of August, both Serbia and France will be among the candidates to go all the way, particularly as they will be able to call upon even more talent. There’s still a way to go yet, but going 6-0 in the qualification phase shows that they remain two of the main contenders to become European champions.  

Latvia was the only other team to go 6-0 (PHOTO: FIBA)

Get closer to the action on the court by listening to Fenerbahce superstar Nigel Hayes-Davis mic'd up.

Nigel Hayes-Davis mic'd up during Olympiacos vs. Fenerbahce

Fantasy Challenge guru Javier Gancedo shares some tips ahead of Round 27

Fantasy tips, Round 27: We're back in business!

The February break is over and the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague returns with three months of action, drama, thrills and great basketball. There are still plenty of rounds remaining in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge and as a bonus, there are unlimited trades before Round 27. There are a lot of good opportunities out there. Here are my five recommendations this week:

 

[Dzanan Musa, Real Madrid (11.7 credits)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/)

Musa comes off a fantastic game with his national team which could be a turning point for him. With Kevin Punter sidelined and Dario Brizuela not 100%, Musa has a golden opportunity to play a big role in El Clasico, at home, in what already is a critical game for both teams. I expect a lot from him in Round 27.

[Nico Mannion, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (8.3 credits)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/niccolo-mannion/011064/)

Mannion has been terrific lately and had his best game of the season before the break with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for a PIR of 27 against Zalgiris. Leo Bolmaro is injured, which should mean even more playing time for Mannion at the exact moment in which things are going his way. All for 8.3 credits!

Niccolo Mannion, Kostas Sloukas, Dzanan Musa, Joel Bolomboy and Sylvain Francisco are featured in this week's article.

EuroLeague Fantasy tips: Round 27

[Kostas Sloukas, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (13.6 credits)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/)

From now on, every game is more important than the previous one and Sloukas knows all about the competition. He is playing his best basketball at the right time, averaging 19.3 points on 11-of-19 three-point shooting, 6.0 assists and just 1.3 turnovers for a PIR average of 26.3. The Greens' superstar guard is stepping up!

[Joel Bolomboy, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (13.4 credits)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/joel-bolomboy/009035/)

There are not many reliable options at the center position, so I recommend taking advantage of unlimited trades and getting Bolomboy, who has been posting solid numbers night in and night out. Over the last three games, Bolomboy has averaged 8.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks for a PIR of 18.4. Rock-solid numbers to balance your team!

[Sylvain Francisco, Zalgiris Kaunas (13.1 credits)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/)

Lonnie Walker left, which means Francisco should see more playing time, responsibilities and freedom to make decisions. He was already playing really in recent weeks. Francisco had 33 points and a PIR of 36 in Round 24 against Bayern and 29 points and a PIR of 27 in Round 26 against Milan. Outstanding! 

### EuroBasket Qualifiers 2025

#### Spain 59-52 Belgium

Spain used a balanced attack to stop Belgium 59-52 in a low-scoring game that saw it finish second in Group C with a 3-3 record, the same as Belgium, which placed third. Valencia Basket guard Xabi Lopez-Arosteguj led Spain with 13 points, Hugo Gonzalez of Real Madrid netted 9 and FC Barcelona's Joel Parra added 7. Belgium led by 3 at halftime and maintained a slim advantage for much of the third quarter before Spain finished the quarter on a 13-5 run to take the lead for good.  

#### Germany 94-85 Bulgaria

Germany clinched its ticket to EuroBasket 2025 with a 94-85 victory over Bulgaria. After leading by 27 at halftime, Germany allowed Bulgaria to rally in the second half, eventually closing within 5 with 3 minutes remaining before Germany slammed the door. Andreas Obst of FC Bayern Munich knocked down 3 three-pointers in scoring 12 points and Daniel Theis of AS Monaco also scored 12 as part of a balanced attack in which all 12 Germany players scored at least twice.

#### Slovakia 68-89 Latvia

Latvia wrapped up a perfect record in Group C after defeating Slovakia 68-89. The visitors never trailed after the opening minutes and led by as many as 29. While Karlis Silins paced the winner with 19 points, former EuroLeague sharpshooter Dairis Bertans added 11 points and Andrejs Grazulis of Virtus Segafredo Bologna scored 8, including this dunk 👇.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Don&#39;t know about y&#39;all, but I love a good old pick &amp; roll! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroBasket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroBasket</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbols?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@basketbols</a> 🇱🇻 <a href="https://t.co/3X6zbLOIdw">pic.twitter.com/3X6zbLOIdw</a></p>&mdash; FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroBasket/status/1893697685372183015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

#### Italy 67-71 Hungary

Hungary finished its qualifying run with a 67-71 road win at Italy, but it wasn’t enough to advance. Hungary finished with a 2-4 record in Group B, while Italy, which had already clinched the top spot in the group, fell to 4-2. Zoltan Perl paced the winners with 20 points. Nicola Akele of Virtus Segafredo Bologna led Italy with 17 points, Matteo Spagnolo of ALBA Berlin tallied 14 points and 5 assists, Giordano Bortolani of EA7 Emporio Armani Milan scored 13 and Virtus center Mouhamet Diouf 11.

#### Iceland 83-71 Turkiye

Martin Hermannsson of ALBA Berlin roared with 23 points, 4 assists and 2 steals to lead Iceland to an 83-71 victory over Turkiye that secured its place at EuroBasket 2025. Hermannsson went off for 10 points and 2 assists in the first quarter alone to give Iceland a 26-16 lead after 10 minutes. The margin reached 16 in the second quarter and remained in double figures for much of the second half as Iceland improved to 3-3 in Group B. Onuralp Bitim of FC Bayern Munich scored 13 points for Turkiye, Ercan Osmani of Anadolu Efes Istanbul added 12 points and Furkan Haltali of Bahcesehir College Istanbul contributed 10 points in defeat.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">THE VIKINGS ARE COMING! 🇮🇸<br><br>ICELAND ARE HEADING TO <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EUROBASKET?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EUROBASKET</a> 2025! <a href="https://t.co/ICU4w4PuiK">pic.twitter.com/ICU4w4PuiK</a></p>&mdash; FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroBasket/status/1893768599199756537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers

#### Angola 73-62 Tunisia

Angola made it back-to-back wins to finish Group E in second place after topping first-place Tunisia 73-62. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul center Jilson Bango led all Angola players in minutes played (35:13) while posting 9 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Childe Dundao scored 31 points for Angola, which trailed by 1 entering the fourth quarter. Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse big man Kevin Kokila scored the first two baskets of the fourth to give Angola the lead for good and Dundao made sure it stood up.

#### Cameroon 76-83 Senegal

Senegal completed a perfect run through Group C with a 76-83 overtime victory over second-placed Cameroon, which finished with a 4-2 mark – its only losses coming at the hands of Senegal. Brancou Badio of Valencia Basket shined for the winners with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists – including 6 points and an assist in the extra session. Baskonia big man Ousmane Ndiaye added 13 points for Senegal, including this 👇 clutch three.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇸🇳 Ousmane Ndiaye from waaaay downtown in the clutch! 🫡🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AfroBasket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AfroBasket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Qualifiers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Qualifiers</a> <a href="https://t.co/lsggzI5KJp">pic.twitter.com/lsggzI5KJp</a></p>&mdash; FIBA #AfroBasket (@AfroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfroBasket/status/1893708081986490700?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers

#### Venezuela 73-72 Chile

Chile knew it needed a win to give itself a chance at reaching AmeriCup 2025, but Paris Basketball's Sebastian Herrera and his teammates were unable to get the job done as they fell to a narrow defeat. Herrera finished with 9 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals. Venezuela outscored Chile in each of the first three quarters, but a strong finish by Herrera and co. sent the game to overtime at 63-63. It was Venezuela which started the extra session in better shape, leading 72-67, as it eventually held off Chile to grab the win and secure its place at AmeriCup 2025.

#### Colombia 82-98 Argentina

With Argentina already qualified for AmeriCup 2025, Real Madrid star Facundo Campazzo was given the night off. Still, his team coasted to a comfortable victory.

Check out the EuroLeague players who shined in FIBA play on Sunday (PHOTO: FIBA)

Continental Qualifiers roundup: EuroLeaguers lead Iceland, Spain, Germany to wins 

However, the Reds will need other results to also go their way to advance this week. Unlike the hosts, Olympiacos is high in confidence after heading into the break with a road win at Barcelona as [Evan Fournier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/evan-fournier/013380/) again demonstrated his big-game credentials by netting the winning basket on the final buzzer. [Nigel Williams-Goss](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nigel-williams-goss/007982/) is also in his best form of the season after averaging 17 points in the last two games, and he'll look to overcome a Virtus backcourt led by the consistency of [Isaia Cordinier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/isaia-cordinier/009549/) (13.2 points and 4.2 assists per night). Another key duel will take place in the power forward position, where [Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/) is one of the league's few players potentially capable of outshining Olympiacos ace [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/).

### Virtus Segafredo Bologna

 

**Streaks**

Isaia Cordinier has scored in double figures in seven of his last eight games.

Cordinier has had at least 1 steal in 10 of his last 11 games.

Toko Shengelia has pulled down 5 or more rebounds in 13 of his last 14 games.

Shengelia has scored 12 points or more in eight straight games.

Shengelia has PIRs of 12 or more in eight straight games.

Will Clyburn has posted a PIR of at least 10 in 11 of his last 12 games.

Clyburn has made at least 1 three-point shot in seven of his last eight games.

Clyburn has at least 1 steal in seven of his last eight games.

 

**Season rankings**

Tornike Shengelia ranks ninth in scoring with 16.5 points per game.

Ante Zizic ranks ninth in offensive rebounding with 2.1 per game.

Virtus ranks third in free-throw shooting at 79.9%.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Ante Zizic ranks 16th all-time in two-point accuracy at 64.5%.

Toko Shengelia ranks 12th all-time in scoring with 3,416 points. Shane Larkin of Anadolu Efes Istanbul is 11th with 3,466 and counting.

Will Clyburn is in 16th place all-time in scoring with 3,279 points. Nick Calathes of AS Monaco is 15th with 3,280 points, and Kyle Hines is 14th with 3,339.

Shengelia is tied with Shane Larkin of Anadolu Efes Istanbul for ninth place all-time with 765 free throws made. Jan Vesely of FC Barcelona is eighth with 789 and counting.

Daniel Hackett ranks 16th all-time in assists with 948. Theo Papaloukas ranks 15th with 977 assists.

Hackett is in 19th place on the all-time charts with 260 career steals. Gianluca Basile is 18th with 261 steals.

Achille Polonara needs 5 blocks to reach 100 for his career.

Alessandro Pajola ranks fourth all-time with a 2.8-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

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### Olympiacos Piraeus

 

**Streaks**

Sasha Vezenkov has scored in double figures and posted double-digit PIRs in 27 straight games.

Vezenkov has made at least 1 three-pointer in 12 straight and 21 of his last 22 games.

Vezenkov has made multiple three-pointers in 10 of his last 11 games.

Vezenkov has posted a PIR of 17 or more in 23 straight games.

Evan Fournier has made multiple three-point shots in 19 of his last 20 games.

Fournier has scored in double figures in 19 of his last 20 games.

Luca Vildoza has made at least 1 three-point shot in six of his last seven games.

Nigel Williams-Goss has PIRs of 11 or more in five of his last six games.

Williams-Goss has made at least 1 three-pointer in four of his last five games.

Keenan Evans has scored at least 10 points in 10 straight and 21 of his last 22 games.

Evans has posted a double-digit PIR in nine of his last 10 games.

Evans has made at least 1 three-pointer in 17 straight games.

Evans has made 21 consecutive free throws.

 

**Season rankings**

Sasha Vezenkov leads the league in average index rating with 25.0 per game.

Vezenkov leads the league in scoring with 20.6 points per game.

Evan Fournier ranks eighth in scoring with 16.8 points per game.

Vezenkov ranks seventh in rebounding with 6.3 per game.

Nikola Milutinov ranks fourth in offensive rebounding with 2.8 per game.

Fournier ranks third in average three-pointers made with 2.8 per game.

Fournier is tied for ninth in steals with 1.1 per game.

Alec Peters ranks sixth in free-throw shooting at 94.3%.

Moustapha Fall leads the league in two-point shooting at 79.2%.

Olympiacos leads the league in scoring with 87.9 points per game.

Olympiacos leads the league in assists with 20.7 per game.

Olympiacos leads the league in team PIR with 103.8 per game.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Kostas Papanikolaou is the all-time leader in games started with 326.

Papanikolaou is in eighth place all-time in steals with 321. Pablo Prigioni is seventh with 322.

Moustapha Fall ranks second all-time in two-point accuracy at 73.4%.

Thomas Walkup ranks 17th all-time with a 2.5-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Walkup is ranked 14th all-time in assists with 996. Facundo Campazzo of Real Madrid is 13th with 1,064 assists and counting.

Alec Peters ranks 10th all-time in free-throw shooting accuracy at 90.0%.

Peters ranks fifth all-time in three-point accuracy at 45.9%.

Nikola Milutinov is ranked sixth all-time in offensive rebounds with 632. Jan Vesely of FC Barcelona is fifth with 656, and Bryant Dunston of Zalgiris Kaunas is fourth with 661 and counting.

Olympiacos (19-7) can potentially become the first team to secure postseason qualification when it visits Virtus (7-19), which is sliding rapidly towards mathematical elimination after four straight losses.

Game Facts: Virtus vs. Olympiacos

Both teams continued their poor EuroLeague form by enduring domestic disappointment in the Spanish cup, with Real losing in the final and Barca's quarterfinal exit worsened by a shoulder injury to top scorer [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/). The hosts are looking to complete a valuable season sweep after a dramatic overtime win in Barcelona earlier this season when [Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) orchestrated his team with 18 points and 10 assists. The Blaugrana will look to slow down Campazzo through the energy of former Real youngster [Juan Nunez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/juan-nunez/010106/) and need [Jabari Parker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jabari-parker/012745/) to compensate for the absence of Punter by leading his team's scoring threat.

### Real Madrid

 

**Streaks**

Mario Hezonja has made at least 1 triple in 34 of his last 35 games.

Hezonja has scored more than 10 points in 11 straight and 19 of his last 20 games.

Hezonja has PIRs of 13 or more in 11 straight games.

Walter Tavares has at least 1 block in five of his last six games.

Tavares had PIRs of 11 or more in five straight games.

Tavares has pulled down 5 or more rebounds in four of his last five games.

Facundo Campazzo has made 14 consecutive free throws.

 

**Season rankings**

 

Facundo Campazzo ranks eighth in average index rating with 19.6 per game.

Walter Tavares ranks second in rebounding with 7.4 per game.

Tavares ranks fifth in offensive rebounding with 2.7 per game.

Campazzo ranks third in assists with 6.9 per game.

Tavares is the league co-leader in blocks with 1.4 per game.

Tavares ranks second in two-point shooting at 75.4%.

Serge Ibaka ranks eighth in two-point shooting at 69.1%.

Real leads the league in rebounding with 36.6 per game.

Real leads the league in defensive rebounding with 26.4 per game.

Real leads the league in two-point accuracy at 59.6%.

Real has held opponents to a league-low 51.5% two-point shooting.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Walter Tavares blocked 88 shots in the 2022-23 season to set the all-time single-season record.

Tavares is the competition's all-time leader in blocks with 461.

Tavares is in fourth place all-time in two-point accuracy at 68.4%.

Tavares ranks third all-time with 1,806 rebounds. Kyle Hines is second with 1,855 rebounds.

Tavares ranks third all-time with 680 offensive rebounds. Felipe Reyes is second with 705.

Sergio Llull is the all-time leader with 433 EuroLeague appearances.

Llull is the all-time leader in three-point shots made with 669.

Llull ranks fifth all-time in scoring with 4,115 points. Juan Carlos Navarro is fourth with 4,152.

Llull is sixth all-time with 1,440 assists. Milos Teodosic of Crvena Zvezda is fifth with 1,474 and counting.

Facundo Campazzo is in 13th place all-time with 1,064 assists. Shane Larkin of Anadolu Efes Istanbul is 12th with 1,076 and counting.

Llull ranks 12th all-time with 722 free throws made. Paulius Jankunas is 11th with 748.

Llull ranks fifth all-time with a 2.7-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Facundo Campazzo ranks 10th all-time with a 2.6-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Dzanan Musa made 178 free throws during the 2022-23 season to set the single-season EuroLeague record.

### FC Barcelona

 

**Streaks**

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

Dario Brizuela has made at least 1 three-pointer in 13 straight games.

Brizuela has scored in double figures in seven consecutive games.

Alex Abrines has made at least 1 three-pointer in eight of his last nine games.

 

**Season rankings**       

Kevin Punter ranks 10th in scoring with 16.5 points per game.

Tomas Satoransky ranks seventh in assists with 5.2 per game.

Punter ranks sixth in steals with 1.2 per game.

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

Youssoupha Fall ranks sixth in two-point shooting at 70.7%.

Dario Brizuela ranks sixth in three-point shooting at 46.9%.

Barcelona ranks second in assists with 20.7 per game.

Barcelona leads the league in steals with 7.5 per game.

Barcelona ranks second in scoring with 87.1 points per game.

Barcelona's defense has forced 13.4 turnovers per game, the second most in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Tomas Satoransky ranks third 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 5,162. Nando De Colo of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne is the all-time leader with 5,346 and counting.

Vesely is sixth all-time with 4,028 points scored. Sergio Llull of Real Madrid is fifth with 4,115 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 1,806.

Vesely is in fifth place all-time with 656 offensive rebounds. Bryant Dunston of Zalgiris Kaunas is fourth with 661, and Tavares is third with 680 and counting.

Vesely ranks eighth all-time with 216 blocks. Tibor Pleiss is seventh with 228.

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

Kevin Punter ranks 12th all-time in free-throw accuracy at 89.9%.

Youssoupha Fall ranks 12th all-time in two-point accuracy at 65.0%.

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

A Clasico of high significance on the fringes of the playoff places will see Real (13-13) and Barcelona (14-12) seek a return to winning ways. 

Game Facts: Madrid vs. Barcelona

The visiting team could give a debut to new signing [Daniel Theis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/daniel-theis/004132/), who would have the task of helping slow down the red-hot [Zach LeDay](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/zach-leday/008987/). Milan's forward is in the best form of his life after averaging 25.3 points and 31 PIR in the last three games, most recently helping earn a crucial victory at Zalgiris. [Nico Mannion](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/niccolo-mannion/011064/) also excelled in that game with 21 points and 6 assists and he will need a similarly strong performance this week to combat a multi-talented Monaco backcourt led by all-time EuroLeague leading scorer [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/). Monaco started the season with a 93-80 home win over Milan, so it can put significant distance between the teams by claiming the head-to-head tiebreak advantage this week.

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan

 

**Streaks**

Nikola Mirotic has scored at least 16 points in 14 straight games.

Mirotic has PIRs of at least 12 in 21 straight games.

Mirotic has pulled down multiple offensive rebounds in six of his last seven games.

Fabien Causeur has made at least 1 three-point shot in 12 of his last 13 games.

Shavon Shields has made at least 1 three-point shot in 13 straight games.

Zach LeDay has scored 10 or more points in eight straight games.

LeDay has made 39 consecutive free throws.

LeDay has PIRs in double figures in seven of his last eight games.

Armoni Brooks has made at least 1 three-point shot in eight of his last nine games.

 

**Season rankings**

Nikola Mirotic ranks second in average index rating with 22.8 per game.

Zach Leday ranks seventh in average index rating with 20.3 per game.

Mirotic ranks fourth in scoring with 18.3 points per game.

Mirotic ranks fifth in rebounding with 6.6 per game.

Fabien Causeur ranks fifth in steals with 1.3 per game.

Causeur ranks second in three-point shooting at 57.9%.

Leday ranks fourth in three-point shooting at 50.6%.

Armoni Brooks ranks second in free-throw shooting at 96.3%.

Leday ranks 10th in free-throw shooting at 93.3%.

Ousmane Diop ranks ninth in two-point shooting at 69.0%.

Milan is second in free-throw shooting at 83.4%.

Milan leads the league in three-point shooting at 40.0%.

Milan has pulled down a league-low 9.0 offensive rebounds per game.

Milan has allowed 9.7 offensive rebounds per game, the third-fewest in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Nikola Mirotic is ranked fifth all-time with 4,686 index rating points. Kostas Sloukas of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens is fourth with 4,909 and counting.

Mirotic is in seventh place all-time in scoring with 3,940 points. Jan Vesely of FC Barcelona is sixth with 4,028 points and counting.

Mirotic is in sixth place all-time with 947 free throws made. Sloukas is fifth with 967 and counting.

Josh Nebo ranks 10th all-time in two-point accuracy at 65.6%.

### AS Monaco

 

**Streaks**

Mike James has posted double-digit PIRs in 22 of his last 23 games.

James has scored in double figures in 11 of his last 12 games.

Jordan Loyd has made at least 1 three-point shot in eight of his last nine games.

Loyd had double-digit PIRs in four of his last five games.

Georgios Papagiannis has made 15 consecutive free throws.

Matthew Strazel has scored in double figures in seven of his last eight games.

Strazel has made multiple three-pointers in 10 of his last 11 games.

Alpha Diallo has scored in double figures in five straight games.

Nick Calathes has recorded at least 1 steal in five straight games.

 

**Season rankings**

Mike James ranks fifth in assists with 5.6 per game.

Alpha Diallo ranks fourth in steals with 1.3 per game.

Terry Tarpey is tied for seventh in steals with 1.1 per game.

Georgios Papagiannis is the league co-leader in blocks with 1.4 per game.

Mam Jaiteh ranks 10th in two-point shooting at 68.9%.

Monaco has committed 10.6 turnovers per game, the second-lowest in the league.

Monaco ranks third with 7.2 steals per game.

Monaco ranks third in team PIR with 99.3 per game.

Monaco has forced a league-high 14.1 turnovers per game.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Mike James is the EuroLeague's all-time leading scorer with 5,021 career points.

James is second all-time with 5,162 index rating points. Nando De Colo of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne is first with a PIR of 5,346 and counting.

James is in third place all-time in free throws made with 1,102. Vassilis Spanoulis is second with 1,131.

James is ranked seventh all-time with 1,429 career assists. Sergio Llull of Real Madrid is sixth with 1,440 assists.

James ranks seventh all-time with 581 three-pointers made. Milos Teodosic of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade is sixth with 591 and counting.

James is fifth all-time in two-point shots made with 1,088. Ante Tomic is fourth with 1,137.

Nick Calathes is the EuroLeague’s all-time leader in assists with 2,121.

Calathes set the EuroLeague single-season assists record in 2018-19 with 286.

Calathes is the EuroLeague’s all-time leader in steals with 457.

Calathes ranks second all-time in games started with 316, behind only Kostas Papanikolaou of Olympiacos Piraeus, who has 326 and counting.

Calathes ranks eighth all-time with a 2.6-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Calathes ranks seventh all-time with 4,298 performance index rating points. Kyle Hines is sixth with 4,299.

Calathes is ranked 15th all-time in scoring with 3,280 points. Kyle Hines is 14th with 3,339 points.

Georgios Papagiannis is in fourth place all-time with 251 blocks. Kyle Hines is third with 320 blocks.

Papagiannis ranks 17th all-time in two-point accuracy at 64.3%.

Donatas Motiejunas set the EuroLeague single-game record with 18 defensive rebounds on December 7, 2011, while playing for Asseco Prokom Gdynia against Union Olimpija Ljubljana. In that game, Motiejunas pulled down 21 rebounds, the most rebounds in a single game by any active player.

Two teams with burning playoff ambitions go head to head as Milan (14-12) welcomes Monaco (16-10).

Game Facts: Milan vs. Monaco

Both teams love to light it up from long range, where there will be a battle for supremacy between Paris starlet [Nadir Hifi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nadir-hifi/012640/) and Bayern marksman [Andreas Obst](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/andreas-obst/004508/) - Hifi has attempted a league-high 7.7 three-pointers per game, while Obst leads the league with an average of 3 triples per night. Also in the backcourt, a key question will be whether visiting defensive ace [Nick Weiler-Babb](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nick-weiler-babb/010391/) will be able to limit the influence of Paris dynamo [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/), who has dished more assists than anyone else in the competition with 7.3 per night. Bayern won a thriller, 109-107, when the teams met in Round 4, and similar excitement is expected on Thursday.

\- In Round 4, the first-ever meeting between these two teams, Bayern edged Paris 109-107 in a shootout. Carsen Edwards scored 32 points while Shabazz Napier scored 27 points, setting his career highs in PIR (29) and three-pointers made (6).

\- Paris playmaker Maodo Lo spent two seasons with Bayern, from 2018 to 2020. He helped Bayern win the 2019 German League crown.

\- Lo and Bayern’s trio of Andreas Obst, Niels Giffey and Johannes Voigtmann have been teammates on the German national team under current Bayern head coach Gordon Herbert. They won gold medals at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

\- Lo, Obst, Giffey, Voigtmann, Coach Herbert and Bayern guard Nick Weiler Babb won bronze medals together at EuroBasket 2022.

\- Bayern forward Oscar da Silva and Lo were teammates at ALBA Berlin during the 2021-22 season. They have also teamed up on the German national team.

\- Lo was a teammate of Bayern's Elias Harris at Brose Bamberg during the 2016-17 season.

\- Bayern's Shabazz Napier and Johannes Voigtmann were teammates of Maodo Lo's at EA7 Emporio Armani Milan during the 2023-24 season.

\- Paris center Kevarrius Hayes posted his career high with 9 rebounds while playing for Zalgiris Kaunas against Bayern last March.

A fast-paced showdown is guaranteed as Paris (15-10) welcomes Bayern (16-10) for a crucial game near the top of the standings. 

Game Notes: Paris vs. Bayern

The visiting team will be high on confidence after being crowned Greek Cup champion during the break and has fond memories of ASVEL after winning the last six games between the teams. Most recently, the Greens cruised to a 92-68 triumph in October behind 17 points from [Lorenzo Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lorenzo-brown/009622/), who would love to enjoy another night like that after scoring 0 points in the last four games. The French team lost three straight games before the break, struggling offensively with just 66 and 67 points scored in the last two. But playmaker [Paris Lee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/paris-lee/011225/) has found his best form of the season, netting 14 points in the Round 26 loss at Bayern, and will look to keep ASVEL in the playoff picture by damaging the prospects of his former club.

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

 

**Streaks**

Theo Maledon has scored at least 13 points in four of his last five games.

Maledon has posted double-digit PIRs in 17 of his last 18 games.

Maledon has at least 1 steal in 11 of his last 12 games.

Maledon has made at least 1 three-pointer in four of his last five games.

Joffrey Lauvergne has PIRs of 10 or more in 11 of his last 12 games.

Nando De Colo has made at least 1 three-point shot in 12 straight games.

De Colo has posted PIRs in double figures in four of his last five games.

Andre Roberson has blocked at least 1 shot in five of his last six games.

Roberson has made at least 1 three-pointer in five of his last six games.

 

**Season rankings**

Theo Maledon ranks fourth in average index rating with 21.4 per game.

Maledon ranks seventh in scoring with 17.3 points per game.

Neal Sako ranks ninth in rebounding with 6.1 per game.

Sako ranks third in offensive rebounding with 2.8 per game.

Andre Roberson ranks sixth in blocks with 1.1 per game.

Nando De Colo ranks eighth in free-throw shooting at 93.5%.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Nando De Colo is the all-time leader in free-throw accuracy at 93.1%.

De Colo is the all-time leader in free throws made with 1,148.

De Colo is the all-time leader in PIR with 5,346 index rating points.

De Colo is in second place all-time in scoring with 4,746 points. Mike James leads the all-time charts with 5,021 points and counting.

De Colo ranks sixth all-time in two-point shots made with 1,055. Mike James is fifth with 1,088 and counting.

De Colo is in fifth place all-time in steals with 354. Jan Vesely of FC Barcelona is fourth with 365 steals and counting.

De Colo ranks 10th all-time in assists with 1,167. Dimitris Diamantidis is ninth with 1,255.

De Colo ranks 12th all-time with 496 career three-pointers made. Kostas Sloukas of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens is 11th with 498. Rodrigue Beaubois of Anadolu Efes Istanbul is 10th with 501 and counting.

Tarik Black ranks 11th all-time in two-point accuracy at 65.6%.

### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

 

**Streaks**

Kendrick Nunn has made at least 1 three-point shot in 31 straight games.

Nunn has scored 17 or more points in four straight games.

Juancho Hernangomez had PIRs of 12 or more in eight straight games.

Hernangomez has pulled down 7 or more rebounds in eight straight games.

Kostas Sloukas has at least 1 steal in six straight and 16 of his last 17 games.

Sloukas has made at least 1 three-point shot in seven of his last eight games.

Mathias Lessort has pulled down at least 5 rebounds in 11 straight and 23 of his last 24 games.

Lessort has PIRs of 10 or more in 25 of his last 26 games.

Cedi Osman has scored and posted PIRs in double figures in seven of his last eight games.

Omer Yurtseven has scored in double figures in four straight games.

 

**Season rankings**

Kendrick Nunn ranks second in scoring with 20.5 points per game.

Mathias Lessort ranks fifth in average index rating with 20.5 per game.

Nunn ranks ninth in average index rating with 18.4 per game.

Nunn leads the league in average three-pointers made with 3.0 per game.

Nunn is tied for ninth in steals with 1.1 per game.

Lessort ranks third in two-point shooting at 74.1%.

Lessort ranks third in rebounding with 7.1 per game.

Juancho Hernangomez ranks sixth in rebounding with 6.3 per game.

Hernangomez ranks 10th in three-point shooting at 46.4%.

Lessort ranks second in offensive rebounding with 2.8 per game.

Kostas Sloukas ranks 10th in assists with 5.0 per game.

Sloukas ranks seventh in free-throw shooting at 93.8%.

Wenyen Gabriel ranks fifth in blocks with 1.2 per game.

Panathinaikos ranks second in the league in average PIR with 103.0 per game.

Panathinaikos ranks second in two-point shooting at 58.4%.

Panathinaikos ranks second in three-point shooting at 39.1%.

Panathinaikos ranks third in scoring with 87.0 points per game.

Panathinaikos ranks second in defensive rebounding with 24.3 per game.

Panathinaikos shoots free throws at a league-low 72.7%.

Panathinaikos allows 9.4 offensive rebounds, the second-fewest in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Kostas Sloukas is in third place all-time with 412 games played.

Sloukas ranks third all-time with 1,824 assists. Sergio Rodriguez is second with 1,874.

Sloukas is in fourth place all-time with 968 free throws made. Mike James of AS Monaco is third with 1,102.

Sloukas is eighth all-time with 3,928 career points. Nikola Mirotic of EA7 Emporio Armani Milan is seventh with 3,940 and counting.

Sloukas is ranked fourth all-time with 4,909 index rating points. Jan Vesely of FC Barcelona is third with 5,099 and counting.

Marius Grigonis ranks eighth all-time in free-throw accuracy at 90.6%.

Sloukas ranks 16th all-time in free-throw accuracy at 89.0%.

Sloukas is in 20th place on the all-time charts with 259 career steals. Daniel Hackett is 19th with 260 steals and counting.

Grigonis needs 4 steals to reach 100 for his career.

Jerian Grant is the all-time leader with a 3.0-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

ASVEL (11-15) will attempt to boost its fading playoff hopes by overcoming reigning champ Panathinaikos (16-10). 