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Valencia Basket bolstered its frontcourt by signing center Amida Brimah for the remainder of the season, the club announced Tuesday. 

Valencia powers up with shot-blocker Amida Brimah

[Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/valencia-basket/pam/) bolstered its frontcourt by signing center [Amida Brimah](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/amida-brimah/012075/) for the remainder of the season, the club announced Tuesday. 

Brimah (2.13 meters, 30 years old) arrives from BAXI Manresa, where he was on a short-term deal. He averaged 3.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in eight Spanish League games this season.

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Brimah started his career with the Austin Toros of the G League and also played for Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade of Serbia, the Indiana Pacers of the NBA, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Grand Rapids Gold and Santa Cruz Warriors of the G League, the Mets de Guaynabo of Puerto Rico, Filou Oostende of Belgium, Akita Northern Happinets of Japan, and [Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/cosea-jl-bourg-en-bresse/bou/) of France, where he made his BKT EuroCup debut. 

In 14 EuroCup games with Bourg in the 2022-23 season, he averaged 4.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. He was fifth in the competition in blocks that season. 

Amida Brimah blocking shots

Brimah won the Belgian League and Cup double with Oostende in 2022 and lifted the G League trophy with Austin in 2018, the same season he was also named to the league's all-defensive team. Before that, he helped the University of Connecticut win the NCAA Tournament in 2014 alongside current FC Bayern Munich players [Niels Giffey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/niels-giffey/001557/) and [Shabazz Napier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shabazz-napier/011224/).   

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U-BT Cluj-Napoca has completed the signing of Gediminas Orelik, the club announced Monday. The length of the contract has not been disclosed.

U-BT Cluj-Napoca adds Gediminas Orelik

[U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/u-bt-cluj-napoca/clu/) has completed the signing of [Gediminas Orelik](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/gediminas-orelik/002012/), the club announced Monday. The length of the contract has not been disclosed.

Orelik (2.00 meters, 34 years old) spent the first part of this season playing for Juventus in his native Lithuania, averaging 11.4 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists in nine Lithuanian League games.

A veteran of the BKT EuroCup, Orelik returns to the competition where he has played 91 times, posting career averages of 12.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists. His 1,131 points in the EuroCup rank him 19th overall all time.

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The Lithuanian forward spent the last three seasons with 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys and showed that he is still an elite scorer in the EuroCup, averaging 15.4 ppg. in 2021-22, 13.8 ppg. in 2022-23, and 15.5 ppg. in 2023-24. 

Cluj will be Orelik's fifth club in the EuroCup after previously suiting up for Siauliai (2009-10), Rudupis Prienal (2011-13), Rytas Vilnius (2013-16) and then Lietkabelis (2021-24). The 2013-14 campaign also saw him compete in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague with Rytas for the first time.

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AS Monaco and head coach Sasa Obradovic have agreed to mutually part ways, the club confirmed Monday. He had a 72-42 record in charge of Monaco.

Monaco, Sasa Obradovic part ways

[AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/) and head coach Sasa Obradovic have agreed to mutually part ways, the club confirmed Monday.

Obradovic was in his second spell at Monaco and had been there since December 2021. The club is currently seventh in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague with a 6-4 record.

In his almost three years in the principality, Obradovic led the club to the playoffs in its first-ever EuroLeague season in 2021-22, then its first-ever Final Four in 2022-23, before achieving a record number of regular-season wins and another playoff appearance in 2023-24.

Obradovic oversaw 104 EuroLeague games as Monaco head coach, achieving a 72-42 record in that time.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">L&#39;AS Monaco Basket et Sasa Obradovic ont décidé de mettre fin à leur collaboration d&#39;un commun accord. <br><br>Sasa Obradovic a apporté de la rigueur et travaillé sans relâche depuis le début de cette aventure humaine en décembre 2021, après un premier passage de 2019 à 2020. Avec au… <a href="https://t.co/S2B56whWAs">pic.twitter.com/S2B56whWAs</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1858579771690807521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"AS Monaco Basket and Sasa Obradovic have decided to end their collaboration by mutual agreement, read Monaco's statement.

"Sasa Obradovic has brought rigor and worked tirelessly since the start of this adventure in December 2021, after a first stint from 2019 to 2020. With him in charge, we won two French championship titles, a French Cup, a EuroLeague Final Four, and two playoff appearances on the European stage.

"The name of Sasa Obradovic is forever inscribed in the history of the Roca Team. The management and staff sincerely thank him for the work he accomplished. 

"Manuchar Markoishvili will act as interim head coach. Thanks for everything, Coach Sasa!"

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Noa Essengue, a 17-year-old who is projected to be a lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has taken his game to another level in his second year with ratiopharm Ulm and has now been called up to the French national team.

Noa Essengue overflowing with confidence, looking ahead to France debut

Heading into the national team break, [Noa Essengue](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/noa-essengue/011391/) is brimming with confidence after standing out for [ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/ratiopharm-ulm/ulm/) in the BKT EuroCup, and he cannot wait to make his debut for France.

The 17-year-old has taken the next step with Ulm in his second season in Germany and is showing why he is considered one of the top young talents in the world, ranking fourth on the team in scoring (13.1 ppg.), first in index rating (17.0), first in rebounds (5.2 rpg.), tied for first in steals (1.1 spg.), and second in fouls drawn (4.2 per game).

“I'm really good, really confident,” Essengue, who is shooting 63.4% on two pointers and 40% on three-pointers, tells David Hein. “When I'm in a game, I know I can drive, and I know if someone closes out on me, I can pass the ball. I know my teammate goes to make a shot or goes to rebound, so I'm really confident about my team.”

That is a major jump from his first season in the EuroCup last year, when he averaged 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds in about 6 minutes per game over seven contests.

This season’s EuroCup numbers are also higher than what he is producing in the German League, where he has posted 7.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.8 steals in eight games.

The best plays of ratiopharm Ulm prodigy Noa Essengue through the first eight rounds of the 2024-25 BKT EuroCup season.

Noa Essengue's top plays this season

Essengue is not surprised at all about his production, even though he will not turn 18 until December 18.

“I worked out all summer. I worked out every day and I played \[for the U18\] national team,” says the Frenchman, who worked out this past summer in Orlando in the United States.. “And already last year, I practiced with the guys in the BBL and EuroCup. So I already knew the team. I'm not surprised.”

This season has seen a major highlight already as Ulm took a trip to the United States to play [an exhibition game against the Portland Trail Blazers](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/ratiopharm-ulm-and-its-basketball-program-attracts-nba-attention/). Essengue led the team in scoring that night with 20 points in a 111-100 loss – though the game was still close midway through the fourth quarter.

“We did a good job. We only lost by 11, so that's a good performance by the whole team,” states Essengue, who also picked up 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. “So I'm just feeling good and proud of my team.

“We played all together. We played our game. We loved playing against an NBA team, because we don't play every day against an NBA team. So everyone was excited.”

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Essengue still faces a major disadvantage because of a lack of muscle mass since he is still so young and physically hasn’t developed into an adult’s body – yet. But that has not slowed him down from fighting in the paint at both ends and driving to the basket on offense.

The Orleans native was dominant at youth level, [being named the MVP of the Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Dubai tournament](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/ngt/news/herculean-effort-earns-noa-essengue-mvp-for-ulm/) last season. His amazing performance helped Ulm become the first German club to win an ANGE qualifier. That all-around game is starting to translate to the senior level.

“The coach trusts me, my teammates trust me, so I can play my game,” he says. “I'm not stressed about nothing. I know if I make mistakes, that's not wrong. My teammates can cover me, so I just play my game.”

The national team window will have a special meaning for Essengue as he was nominated for the French senior team for the first time for the two games against Cyprus in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers.

“I just want to say thank you to my coach \[Frederic Fauthoux, head coach at Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse\]. I know that it's my first time. I'm really excited,” Essengue says. “Just playing with some guys I have been watching on TV since I'm young, and to represent my country, that's just amazing. That's my dream since I was a kid. I'm just happy. I'm excited for this moment.”

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Essengue is also looking forward to playing with Nolan Traore, with whom he played at the FIBA U18 EuroBasket 2024 and who also starred at last season’s ANGE for U18 PFBB INSEP Paris.

But of course, it will be great to learn from the likes of [Andrew Albicy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/andrew-albicy/003425/), [Axel Bouteille](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/axel-bouteille/003840/), Paul Lacombe, Nicolas Lang, [Adam Mokoka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/adam-mokoka/012698/) and [Yoan Makoundou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/yoan-makoundou/011935/).

“Everyone on the team has had a big career, so I can learn from each of them. They can give me some advice for getting better,” Essengue says.

This will be another big experience that will make the young talent that much better.

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Welcome to the November edition of the EuroLeague Power Rankings. The following list is the brainchild of EuroLeague.net's team of experts, which is made up of Geoff Gillingham, Javier Gancedo, Frankie Sachs and Igor Petrinovic.

Power Rankings: How things look nearly one-third into the season

Welcome to the November edition of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Power Rankings. The following list is the brainchild of [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net)'s team of experts, which is made up of [Geoff Gillingham](https://bsky.app/profile/geoffgillingham.bsky.social), [Javier Gancedo](https://x.com/ganchetto), [Frankie Sachs](https://x.com/MrEuroleague) and [Igor Petrinovic](https://x.com/IgorPetrinovic).

The power rankings represent where the experts rank if compared to all teams right now and not necessarily where they feel they will be at the end of the season.

Next to each team, there are several numbers. First is the team's record. It is followed by the highest rank on any individual ballot and the next number represents the lowest.

### 1. Olympiacos Piraeus (7-3); 1, 2

##### Preseason power rankings position: 2nd

Things are clicking for Olympiacos very fast and this is why they are first in our power rankings, despite not having the best record in the competition. Coach Georgios Bartzokas has found the perfect balance on offense, with [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) leading the way, but a lot of players are contributing in many ways. In particular, [Evan Fournier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/evan-fournier/013380/) is looking as good as advertised and has had a crucial role in the Reds' current five-game winning streak. What's more, no team is deeper at center than Olympiacos, which has [Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/), [Moustapha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/moustapha-fall/008811/) and [Moses Wright](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/moses-wright/012878/) at the '5' spot. Defense? Olympiacos has always played hard. Right now, the Reds are the team to beat. *-- Javier Gancedo*

### 2. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (7-3); 2, 3

##### Preseason power rankings position: 1st

Not only is Panathinaikos the reigning EuroLeague champion, but it boasts the deepest roster in the league and appears to be finding its groove once again, going 5-1 over the last six games. Able to lean on the ever-reliable [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) and [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/), the Greens have such an array of options that they keep finding ways to win games. If it isn’t Lessort or Nunn, it is [Juancho Hernangomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/juancho-hernangomez/012712/) and [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/). If it isn’t them, it’s [Jerian Grant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jerian-grant/011204/) and [Lorenzo Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lorenzo-brown/009622/). And then there’s still ex-NBA Turkish duo [Omer Yurtseven](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/omer-yurtseven/005353/) and [Cedi Osman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/cedi-osman/004088/), Greek pair [Ioannis Papapetrou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/ioannis-papapetrou/005161/) and [Konstantinos Mitoglou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/konstantinos-mitoglou/007866/), and injured swingman [Marius Grigonis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marius-grigonis/002328/). Panathinaikos’s depth is scary, and that will likely prove crucial in its bid to secure back-to-back EuroLeague titles. *-- Geoff Gillingham*

### 3. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (8-2); 1, 2

##### Preseason power rankings position: 3rd

There should be little surprise to see Fenerbahce ranked so high as it boasts the best record in the league and is undefeated on the road. Coach Saras Jasikevicius's team has won five in a row despite a tough run of injuries; only two players have started every game ([Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/), [Bonzie Colson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bonzie-colson/009783/)) and only two more have appeared in all 10 games ([Nicolo Melli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nicolo-melli/002849/), [Khem Birch](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/khem-birch/007182/)). The way the team has continued to succeed despite the obstacles is a great sign for the future and when fully healthy, the team is a title contender. *-- Frankie Sachs*

### 4. Paris Basketball (7-3); 2, 9

##### Preseason power rankings position: 17th

What a pleasant surprise Paris has been this season. Following on from the excellent work done by Tuomas Iisalo, first-year head coach Tiago Splitter picked up the baton and has made the French outfit look like a playoff-level side in its first-ever season among Europe’s elite. There’s a strong case to be made for [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/) – in his rookie season – to be one of the strongest candidates to be named the EuroLeague MVP, with the American-born guard conducting Paris’s offense and, most importantly, leading it to wins. Paris has already beaten Panathinaikos, Monaco and FC Barcelona this season, with the latter two coming on the road, and the team’s fairy-tale story shows no sign of slowing down. *-- Geoff Gillingham*

### 5. FC Barcelona (7-3); 4, 6

##### Preseason power rankings position: 5th

Barcelona has looked great in its 15-point victory over Monaco and its two road wins in Belgrade. However, it underwhelmed in road losses at Olympiacos and Paris. Barcelona’s true value is somewhere in between. The fact that Barca has successfully integrated four new players into the rotation, including October MVP [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevin-punter/009862/), is impressive and a sign that things can get even better. While the loss of [Nico Laprovittola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/nico-laprovittola-to-undergo-knee-surgery/) for the season no doubt hurts, [Justin Anderson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/justin-anderson/012795/) and [Juan Nunez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/juan-nunez/010106/) have made great impacts to keep the team on course. *-- Frankie Sachs*

### 6. FC Bayern Munich (7-3); 5, 6

##### Preseason power rankings position: 15th

Led by a FIBA World Cup champion head coach in Gordie Herbert, maybe Bayern's improvement shouldn't have much of a surprise. But it is, and Coach Herbert deserves a lot of credit for that. A lot of EuroLeague veterans have stepped up at Bayern and are playing some of the best basketball of their careers. Center [Devin Booker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/devin-booker/007056/) looks stronger and more effective than ever (67.1% 2FG, 41.7% 3FG, 89.7% FT), [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/) is leading the competition in scoring (21.0 ppg.), and [Nick Weiler-Babb](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nick-weiler-babb/010391/) has been Bayern's glue guy (7.8 ppg., 4.9 rpg., 4.8 apg.). Things could get even better when [Vladimir Lucic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/vladimir-lucic/001288/) and [Niels Giffey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/niels-giffey/001557/) return, and SAP Garden is proving to be a fortress, with Bayern winning all five of its games at its brand-new arena. *-- Javier Gancedo*

### 7. Anadolu Efes Istanbul (6-4); 7, 8

##### Preseason power rankings position: 7th

Winners of four straight road games, despite losing [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/) to injury, Efes has shown the mettle needed to reach the playoffs and fight for a Final Four spot. The next few weeks could prove critical, as coach Tomislav Mijatovic’s men face several teams close to it in the standings. Efes has leaned on its backcourt of [Darius Thompson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/darius-thompson/011078/) and [Elijah Bryant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elijah-bryant/009846/), while [Vincent Poirier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vincent-poirier/004887/) and [Dan Oturu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dan-oturu/012788/) have provided muscle inside. With Larkin due to return and debutants [Stanley Johnson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/stanley-johnson/013364/) and [Jordan Nwora](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jordan-nwora/013363/) adjusting to the EuroLeague, Efes could be going places. *-- Frankie Sachs*

### 8. AS Monaco (6-4); 6, 9

##### Preseason power rankings position: 6th

While Monaco has not shown the form that made it a Final Four contender the last few seasons, it has also not been playing with the roster designed to get it there. [Nick Calathes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nick-calathes/001932/), who has been sidelined since the preseason, should be back soon and [Furkan Korkmaz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/furkan-korkmaz/005763/) has only played in two games so far. Even so, Monaco has won three of its last four road games and now plays three of its next four at home, which could see it charge back up the standings. *-- Frankie Sachs*

### 9. Real Madrid (4-6); 8, 9

##### Preseason power rankings position: 4th

Honestly, nobody among our editorial staff saw this coming at the start of the season. Real is struggling on the road, posting a 0-5 record away from WiZink Center, and just registered its first home defeat against Efes. The talent and experience is there, but Real has had a series of key injuries, losing [Andres Feliz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/andres-feliz/011247/), [Usman Garuba](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/usman-garuba/007630/) and [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/). It is also not easy to adjust to life without retired superstars [Rudy Fernandez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/rudy-fernandez-calls-time-on-a-glittering-career/) and [Sergio Rodriguez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/three-time-euroleague-champ-sergio-rodriguez-retires/). Make no mistake: Real should bounce back and we would be surprised if we see them this low in our next power rankings. *-- Javier Gancedo*

### 10. Zalgiris Kaunas (7-3); 10-11

##### Preseason power rankings position: 13th

Just a few weeks ago, Zalgiris found itself joint top of the standings after a 6-1 start – aided by a five-game winning streak between Round 3 and 7 – but the wheels have come off lately. Andrea Trinchieri’s side has now gone three games without a win and has tumbled down the standings, with its most recent defeat – to Fenerbahce in Round 10 – seeing its perfect home record come to an end. That said, the addition of [Lonnie Walker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lonnie-walker-iv/013403/) gives Zalgiris an elite option on offense and he is starting to get acclimatized to the EuroLeague, so there is definitely still reason for optimism. Zalgiris has the pieces to make a push towards a playoff spot, but at present its place in the play-in seems just about right. *-- Geoff Gillingham*

### 11. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (5-5); 10, 13

##### Preseason power rankings position: 12th

It has been an up-and-down season for Zvezda. It started with a bang, recording road wins against Paris and Fenerbahce, who have barely lost after that. On the other hand, Zvezda is 1-4 in games decided by five points or less, which indicates that it could rank even higher after narrow losses against ASVEL, Zalgiris and Panathinaikos. Its game against cross-town rival Partizan arrives in a good moment and could give Zvezda a big boost. [Joel Bolomboy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joel-bolomboy/009035/) should be back from injury soon, too, joining forces with recent signing [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/) in the team's frontline. *-- Frankie Sachs*

### 12. Maccabi Playitka Tel Aviv (3-7); 12, 14

##### Preseason power rankings position: 14th

It’s been a tough run for the Israeli champs, which have dropped three straight games. However, last week they led against Panathinaikos in the fourth quarter and were within 1 against Olympiacos late. Coach Oded Kattash has his players competing hard, which has helped make up for the fact that [Saben Lee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/saben-lee/013389/), [David DeJulius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/david-de-julius/013250/) and [Marial Shayok](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marial-shayok/011202/) all joined the team after opening night, while [Tamir Blatt](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tamir-blatt/011193/), [Wenyen Gabriel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wenyen-gabriel/013383/), [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rokas-jokubaitis/007519/) and [Jasiel Rivero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jasiel-rivero/011214/) have all missed time due to injury. How good will Maccabi be when it’s at full strength? We should know sooner rather than later. *-- Frankie Sachs*

### 13. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (4-6); 12, 15

##### Preseason power rankings position: 8th

When you look at Milan’s roster, there is a lot to like. The reigning Italian League champion can call upon 2021-22 EuroLeague MVP [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/), an athletic center in [Josh Nebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/josh-nebo/011199/), a do-it-all in forward [Zach LeDay](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/zach-leday/008987/), a scoring threat in [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/), and exciting guards in [Neno Dimitrijevic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/neno-dimitrijevic/006085/), [Nico Mannion](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/niccolo-mannion/011064/) and [Leandro Bolmaro](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/leandro-bolmaro/008985/). Yet, it hasn’t worked. Injuries have blighted Ettore Messina’s troops once again, a familiar pattern to recent seasons, with Milan going 1-5 through the first six games. However, three wins from four have calmed things down, and Milan still has the potential to go up another couple of gears once Nebo and Shields return from their injuries. Especially in the second half of the season, Milan should be a team to look out for. *-- Geoff Gillingham*

### 14. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (4-6); 12, 15

##### Preseason power rankings position: 11th

Baskonia has been quite a Jekyll and Hyde team through the first 10 rounds. After winning its first four home games, Buesa Arena was looking like a fortress for Pablo Laso’s men, who have gone a dreadful 0-4 on the road so far. But last week’s double round saw Baskonia fall at home to Efes and Monaco, with [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/) going scoreless in both games. The American guard is Baskonia’s X-factor, so when he doesn’t play well it often results in defeat. There have been up-and-down performances across the roster, and coach Pablo Laso has had strong words of late. Still, Baskonia has one of the best home atmospheres in the EuroLeague and a number of exciting players, like Howard, [Trent Forrest](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/trent-forrest/013367/) and [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/), making it a potential force in the push for the play-in spots. *-- Geoff Gillingham*

### 15. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (3-7); 10, 16

##### Preseason power rankings position: 16th

ASVEL snapped a five-game losing streak in Round 10 when it edged Crvena Zvezda. Still, it’s important to note that several of those losses came against title contenders such as Panathinaikos, Olympiacos and Fenerbahce – and that the last two of those were decided by a combined 6 points. [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) is establishing himself as a star and [Neal Sako](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/neal-sako/010545/) has been one of the season’s biggest surprises. Add in the presence of veterans [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/) and [Joffrey Lauvergne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joffrey-lauvergne/004194/) and there is a blueprint for ASVEL making a serious run at the playoffs. *-- Frankie Sachs*

### 16. Virtus Segafredo Bologna (2-8); 14, 17

##### Preseason power rankings position: 16th

After a 0-4 start, Virtus has improved somewhat but is coming off consecutive losses in the last double-round week. Some newcomers like [Will Clyburn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/will-clyburn/004888/) and [Matt Morgan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matthew-morgan/012585/) are struggling to find their rhythm, and others like [Rayjon Tucker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rayjon-tucker/012591/) and [Andrejs Grazulis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/andrejs-grazulis/005738/) have barely seen playing time despite arriving In Bologna with great expectations. The team ranks last in rebounds (30.6 rpg.), too. Coach Luca Banchi managed to make Virtus play really fluid basketball last season, but the Italian side has dished just 169 assists through the first 10 games, 30 fewer than it did in the opening 10 games last season. *-- Javier Gancedo*

### 17. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2-8); 16, 17

##### Preseason power rankings position: 9th

So far this season, Partizan has mixed flashes of brilliance with forgettable scores. There is no doubt about the ability of coach Zeljko Obradovic’s squad, but thus far it has not translated into the desired results. Do not despair, though, as Partizan is a nearly completely new team this season. As far as talent, this is a team that can compete with anyone, and Obradovic knows a thing or two about team building. When the players finally gel, Partizan just might be able to make a run at the playoffs – or the play-in. *-- Frankie Sachs*

### ALBA Berlin (2-8); 18, 18

##### Preseason power rankings position: 18th

Despite being bottom of the EuroLeague standings – and our power rankings – there are a few reasons to be cheerful if you are an ALBA fan. No team in the EuroLeague has been hit harder by injuries than ALBA, which has provided the platform for its younger talents to enjoy even bigger roles, particularly in the cases of [Matteo Spagnolo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matteo-spagnolo/008173/), [Gabriele Procida](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/gabriele-procida/008384/) and [Trevion Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/trevion-williams-/012604/). Experienced guard [Martin Hermannsson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/martin-hermannsson/008780/) – out at the moment with an Achilles injury – has provided a steady hand in the backcourt, too. It would be the shock of all shocks to see coach Israel Gonzalez's team turn this around and make a playoff push, but regardless, the fight the players have shown in tricky circumstances is something the ALBA faithful can be proud of. *-- Geoff Gillingham*

The Euroleague.net experts have provided their updated power rankings for the 2024-25 season

Fantasy expert Javier Gancedo has offered his fantasy tips and recommendations ahead of Round 11 of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge.

Fantasy tips, Round 11: Three turns and unlimited trades

It is a special week in the [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/) for two reasons. First, there is an early game on Wednesday, so there are three turns of games in Round 11. Second, all managers can enjoy unlimited trades before this week's action gets underway. 

For that reason, I am going all-in in my recommendations, with one superstar per turn plus a couple of very good options for less than 9.0 credits. Here they are.

Filip Petrusev, Nigel Hayes-Davis, Matteo Spagnolo, Theo Maledon and Devin Booker are featured in this week's article.

EuroLeague Fantasy tips: Round 11

### Nigel Hayes-Davis, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (15.4 credits)

Along with Sasha Vezenkov and TJ Shorts, [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/) is the biggest fantasy asset in the game right now. Fenerbahce is on a five-game winning streak and Hayes-Davis has been outstanding in that stretch, averaging 22.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and a PIR of 23.2. His lowest PIR over the last five games has been 18, and it looks like he is only getting started.

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### Theo Maledon, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (14.0 credits)

After a couple of down games, [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) had an outstanding double-round week in which he showed his best level. Across two games in Rounds 9 and 10, Maledon averaged 28.5 points on 7-of-13 three-pointers and 20-of-22 free throws, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 10.0 fouls drawn (!) and a PIR of 36.5. Neal Sako is back, too, so there's plenty of good news for ASVEL.

### Filip Petrusev, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (8.9 credits)

Arguably the man of the moment in the game right now, a must-have player, is [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/). He had a fantastic double-round week, getting a PIR of 38 against AS Monaco and a PIR of 19 against ASVEL. He helped on the boards, went to the foul line a lot, and that was reflected in his PIR. My advice? Hold on to him until Joel Bolomboy comes back.

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### Matteo Spagnolo, ALBA Berlin (8.8 credits)

There are many reasons to consider Matteo Spagnolo in Round 11. First, ALBA is in a rough injury situation which has forced coach Israel Gonzalez to give certain players extra playing time. Second, it is not just any game for Spagnolo, who was in Real Madrid's academy and now returns to the Spanish capital. In the last two games, he averaged a PIR of 20.5.

### Devin Booker, FC Bayern Munich (13.0 credits)

Bayern has a difficult task when it hosts FC Barcelona, but I believe that [Devin Booker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/devin-booker/007056/) is an ideal fit for this game as he can use his mid-range game against Jan Vesely and Willy Hernangomez. Booker has been great all season, too, getting a PIR of 14 or higher in each of the last seven games. Last week, he averaged 19.0 points and a PIR of 24.5, barely missing shots.

Fantasy expert Javier Gancedo explains how you can take advantage in fantasy this week

FC Barcelona has confirmed that forward Chimezie Metu will be out for the next six to eight weeks due to a sprained knee.

Barcelona loses Chimezie Metu for 6-8 weeks

FC Barcelona will be without power forward [Chimezie Metu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/chimezie-metu/013379/) for at least six weeks due to a sprained knee, the club confirmed Monday. 

Metu suffered the injury during a Spanish League game against Valencia Basket on Sunday while fighting for a rebound. He fell with visible signs of pain. Though Metu was able to stand up and leave the court on his own, he never returned to the game.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">Les proves realitzades han confirmat que el jugador Chimezie Metu ha patit un esquinç de grau 2 del lligament col·lateral intern del genoll esquerre. Seguirà un tractament conservador, amb un temps aproximat de recuperació d’entre 6 i 8 setmanes. <a href="https://t.co/1u92E9MBr6">pic.twitter.com/1u92E9MBr6</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1858467790581059874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Further exams confirmed that Metu has a second-degree sprained left knee and it was decided that he will follow conservative treatment, which will sideline him for all the remaining games in 2024. 

Metu has played a key role for Barcelona this season, averaging 7.9 points and 4.4 rebounds in less than 19 minutes per game in his first Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season. 

More Barcelona News

The power forward is playing his first EuroLeague season

Focusing on the historic rivalry between KK Crvena zvezda and KK Partizan, this episode looks at the nature of this derby and what makes it so special.

'Rivalries: Belgrade' is now out on YouTube | Crvena Zvezda vs. Partizan

Focusing on the historic rivalry between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan, this episode looks at the nature of this derby and what makes it so special

'Rivalries: Belgrade' is now out on YouTube

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2024-11-21T19:00:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2025-01-31T19:30:00.000Z)

Round 11 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague is headlined by the unmatchable intensity of the Belgrade derby, while the reigning champ faces a tough challenge on the road. Here’s your overview of all the action.

At a glance: The Belgrade derby highlights this week’s action

Round 11 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague is headlined by the unmatchable intensity of the Belgrade derby, while the reigning champ faces a tough challenge on the road. Here’s your overview of all the action.

## Wednesday, November 20

### Virtus Segafredo Bologna vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (20:30 CET)

The week’s action starts early with a Wednesday tipoff between lowly Virtus (2-8) and sole league leader Fenerbahce (8-2), which is looking to preserve the competition’s only perfect road record. A battle between top-class forwards will see [Will Clyburn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/will-clyburn/004888/) (18 points and 6 boards against Panathinaikos last week) attempt to outperform [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/), who must be among the league’s leading November MVP candidates after maintaining his great form with a double-double at Zalgiris last week. Fenerbahce’s injury-hit backcourt received a helping hand from [Arturs Zagars](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/arturs-zagars/008104/) in that game, playing a career-high 24 minutes and providing 10 points, and the Latvian will also look to contain the threat of Virtus playmaker [Isaia Cordinier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isaia-cordinier/009549/), who averages 14 points and 4.6 assists per night.

## Thursday, November 21

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Paris Basketball (18:30 CET)

Red-hot Paris (7-3) will push for a seventh straight win as it travels to face a dangerous Efes team (6-4) also brimming with confidence after two road wins last week. In addition to somehow slowing down the electrifying [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/) (17.7 points and 7.5 assists per game), the Efes defense must also focus on his backcourt partner [Maodo Lo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/maodo-lo/007032/), whose four triples were instrumental in last week’s stunning success at Barcelona. Efes will look for [Darius Thompson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/darius-thompson/011078/) (11.1 points, 5 assists per night) to control the tempo and [Elijah Bryant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elijah-bryant/009846/) (13 points per game) to provide penetration. In the paint, league-leading shot blocker [Vincent Poirier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vincent-poirier/004887/) (1.6 per night) will try to wreak havoc around the baskets, but ever-present [Kevarrius Hayes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevarrius-hayes/010390/) (4.8 rebounds per game) will make sure he doesn’t have an easy task.

Round 11 Head-to-Head: Thompson vs. Shorts

### AS Monaco vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (19:00 CET)

A French League derby will see Monaco (6-4) seek to jump into the top six against an ASVEL team (3-7) which cannot be taken lightly. The Roca Team showed its good balance between offense and defense to triumph at Baskonia last time out, with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists from [Alpha Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alpha-diallo/011226/) typifying the all-round effort. A major highlight will be a backcourt duel between one of the greatest guards the competition has seen, all-time leading scorer [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/), and a young star ascending towards greatness, [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/). ASVEL’s 22-year-old was the co-winner of the Round 10 MVP award after draining 26 points in the win against Zvezda, while James is also accelerating towards his best form after scoring 20 and 16 points in last week’s double slate of games.

Round 11 Head-to-Head: Okobo vs. Maledon

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (20:00 CET)

Maximum intensity is guaranteed in the Serbian capital as Zvezda (5-5) hosts Partizan (2-8) in the latest installment of the explosive Belgrade derby. Both teams are in need of victory to start climbing the standings, with Partizan particularly desperate to snap a six-game losing streak. Cool-headed experience could be crucial in the fervent atmosphere of Belgrade Arena, and Zvezda has plenty of that with the likes of veteran leaders [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/) and [Luka Mitrovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luka-mitrovic/002553/), while Partizan’s revamped roster will be stepping into a more unknown environment. Visiting youngsters [Mitar Bosnjakovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mitar-bosnjakovic/012167/) and [Aleksej Pokusevski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/aleksej-pokusevski/008232/) will look to provide the excitement and energy to match Zvezda’s wise old heads, while the visiting team must also provide strong perimeter defense against the hosts’ three-point shooting, which ranks second in the league at 39.8%.

Round 11 Head-to-Head: Dos Santos vs. Jones

### Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (20:15 CET)

Free-scoring Olympiacos (7-3) will target a sixth straight victory as it welcomes a Baskonia team (4-6) still searching for consistency. The Reds, after scoring exactly 94 points for three games straight, can expect another strong night from ruthlessly consistent forward [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/), who has scored between 18 and 23 points in each of the last five games. On the other hand, Baskonia’s main scoring threat [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/) needs to bounce back after failing to score in either of last week’s games, while the Spanish team will hope that big man [Donta Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/donta-hall/011196/) – who had a double-double in the Round 10 loss against Monaco – will produce another heavyweight performance to make life more difficult for Vezenkov and in-form center [Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/) (10 points and 6.8 rebounds per game).

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (20:30 CET)

Two teams with aspirations to climb much higher than their current lowly positions meet with Milan (4-6) hosting Maccabi (3-7). Milan’s prospects have improved after winning three of the last four games, with [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/) inspiring the most recent triumph by providing 19 points and 9 rebounds at Partizan in Round 10, with the help of playmaker [Nico Mannion](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/niccolo-mannion/011064/) dishing 7 assists. Maccabi’s injury problems have contributed to a run of just one win in six, but [Jaylen Hoard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jaylen-hoard/006835/) will look to stay hot after scoring 20 points in the narrow defeat to Olympiacos last time out. Maccabi’s league-leading assist provider (8.7 per night) [Tamir Blatt](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tamir-blatt/011193/) suffered an injury in domestic action this past weekend, so it will be the likes of [Saben Lee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/saben-lee/013389/) and [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rokas-jokubaitis/007519/) who look to test Mannion and co.

### Real Madrid vs. ALBA Berlin (20:45 CET)

Up-and-down Real (4-6) will look to get back on the winning track as it faces an ALBA team (2-8) determined to display improved defense after allowing 115 points in its Round 10 loss at Bayern. League-leading rebounder [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) (7.9 boards per game) will look to use his physical presence to shackle the more unpredictable skills of ALBA’s entertaining big man [Trevion Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/trevion-williams-/012604/), who posted 18 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals against Bayern. The German team’s leaky defense could be an open door for Real playmaker [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) (13.7 points and 7.2 assists per game). But at the other end, former Real youth team star [Matteo Spagnolo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matteo-spagnolo/008173/) (23 points at Bayern) will look to show his old club what it is missing.

## Friday, November 22

### Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (19:00 CET)

It’s an all-green affair in Kaunas as faltering Zalgiris (6-4) aims to snap a three-game losing streak with a visit from reigning champ Panathinaikos (7-3). The visitors, who will be without coach Ergin Ataman on the sidelines due to the FIBA window, will expect the frontcourt energy and rebounding ability of [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) to throw Zalgiris out of its defensive rhythm, while [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) (20 points in the Round 10 victory at Virtus) is among the many potential game-winners available for the Greek giant. For Zalgiris, last week’s loss to Fenerbahce saw signs of [Lonnie Walker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lonnie-walker-iv/013403/) settling into his new environment as the recent signing netted 19 points, including a trio of three-pointers. Crucially, Walker also snared 4 steals in that encounter and those defensive skills will be crucial against a Panathinaikos team looking to make it six wins out of seven.

Round 11 Head-to-Head: Walker vs. Grant

### FC Bayern Munich vs. FC Barcelona (20:30 CET)

In a must-watch matchup between two of the five teams currently tied for second place, Bayern (7-3) will look to extend its 100% home record against Barcelona (7-3). The Spanish team needs to bounce back from last week’s home loss to Paris, and will hope that young guard [Juan Nunez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/juan-nunez/010106/) and three-point threat [Joel Parra](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joel-parra/007464/) can stay strong after delivering their best performances of the season in that game. Bayern will look for another free-flowing offensive exhibition which resulted in an outburst of 115 points to destroy ALBA last time out, with [Nick Weiler-Babb](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nick-weiler-babb/010391/) orchestrating (11 assists vs. ALBA) and league-leading scorer [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/) (21.0 points per game) confident enough to shoot from anywhere. Barcelona failed to contain Paris’s backcourt last week, and needs a much more solid defensive effort to prevail in Munich.

Round 11 Head-to-Head: Da Silva vs. Parker

There are nine games are split across three days – one on Wednesday, six on Thursday, and two on Friday

FC Bayern Munich v FC Barcelona (2024-11-22T19:30:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2024-11-22T18:00:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Paris Basketball (2024-11-21T17:30:00.000Z)

Real Madrid v ALBA Berlin (2024-11-21T19:45:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (2024-11-21T19:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2024-11-21T19:15:00.000Z)

AS Monaco v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2024-11-21T18:00:00.000Z)

Virtus Segafredo Bologna v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2024-11-20T19:30:00.000Z)

The Spanish team needs to bounce back from last week’s home loss to Paris, and will hope that young guard [Juan Nunez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/juan-nunez/010106/) and three-point threat [Joel Parra](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joel-parra/007464/) can stay strong after delivering their best performances of the season in that game. Bayern will look for another free-flowing offensive exhibition which resulted in an outburst of 115 points to destroy ALBA last time out, with [Nick Weiler-Babb](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nick-weiler-babb/010391/) orchestrating (11 assists vs. ALBA) and league-leading scorer [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/) (21.0 points per game) confident enough to shoot from anywhere. Barcelona failed to contain Paris’s backcourt last week, and needs a much more solid defensive effort to prevail in Munich.

### FC Bayern Munich

 

**Streaks**

 

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

Napier has made 27 consecutive free throws.

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

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

Carsen Edwards has scored in double figures in 10 of his last 11 games.

Edwards has made at least 1 three-pointer in 11 of his last 12 games.

Edwards has made multiple three-pointers in eight straight games.

Edwards has had PIRs of 21 or more in six of his last seven games.

 

**Season rankings**

 

Devin Booker ranks ninth in average index rating with 18.3 per game.

Carsen Edwards leads the league in scoring with 21.0 points per game.

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

Booker ranks ninth in scoring with 15.9 points per game.

Nick Weiler-Babb is tied for ninth in assists with 4.8 per game.

Weiler-Babb ranks third in steals with 1.5 per game.

Shabazz Napier is tied for seventh in steals with 1.3 per game.

Oscar da Silva ranks fifth in two-point shooting at 77.4% per game.

Napier is tied for eighth in three-pointers made with 2.2 per game.

Danko Brankovic ranks seventh in two-point shooting at 75.0% per game.

Bayern ranks first in scoring with 88.6 points per game.

Bayern leads the league in free-throw shooting at 86.3%.

Bayern ranks second in the league in two-point accuracy at 59.9%.

Bayern's defense forces 13.4 turnovers, the second most in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

Niels Giffey needs 12 points to reach 1,000 for his career.

Johannes Voigtmann needs 7 two-point shots to reach 500 for his career.

Voigtmann needs 30 assists to reach 500 for his career.

Carsen Edwards ranks seventh all-time in free-throw accuracy at 90.6%.

Game Videos

### FC Barcelona

 

**Streaks**

 

Jabari Parker has made at least 1 three-point shot in 10 straight games.

Parker has collected at least 1 steal in eight of his last nine games.

Kevin Punter has scored at least 11 points and had a PIR of 11 or more in 14 of his last 15 games.

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

Punter has had at least 1 steal in eight of his last nine games.

Jan Vesely had at least 1 steal in six straight games.

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

 

**Season rankings**

 

Kevin Punter ranks eighth in scoring with 16.7 points per game.

Punter is the league co-leader in steals with 1.6 per game.

Jan Vesely ranks is tied for seventh in steals with 1.3 per game.

Justin Anderson is tied for 10th in two-point shooting at 71.4% per game.

Barcelona ranks second in scoring with 86.5 points per game

Barcelona ranks second in assists with 21.0 per game.

Barcelona leads the league in steals with 8.7 per game.

Barcelona's defense has forced a league-high 14.0 turnovers per game.

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

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

Jan Vesely is the all-time leader in two-pointers made with 1,523.

Vesely ranks third all-time with 641 offensive rebounds. Felipe Reyes is second with 705.

Vesely ranks fourth all-time with 1,734 rebounds. Felipe Reyes is third with 1,799.

Vesely ranks eighth all-time with 212 blocks. Georgios Papagiannis of AS Monaco is seventh with 226 and counting.

Vesely is sixth all-time with 3,932 points scored. Sergio Llull of Real Madrid is fifth with 4,003 and counting.

Vesely ranks second all-time with 4,987 index rating points. Nando De Colo of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne is the all-time leader with 5,159 and counting.

Vesely ranks fourth all-time with 354 steals. Rudy Fernandez is third with 367 steals.

Vesely ranks eighth all-time with 781 free throws made. Juan Carlos Navarro is seventh with 853.

Kevin Punter ranks 11th all-time in free-throw accuracy at 89.7%.

Punter needs 38 points to reach 2,000 for his career.

Youssoupha Fall ranks 15th all-time in two-point accuracy at 64.8%.

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

Tomas Satoransky needs 3 rebounds to reach 500 for his career.

Game News

In a must-watch matchup between two of the five teams currently tied for second place, Bayern (7-3) will look to extend its 100% home record against Barcelona (7-3). 

Game Facts: Bayern vs. Barcelona

\- When Barcelona beat Bayern 98-59 in Round 4 last season, the 39-point difference was tied for the third-largest victory ever by Barcelona in a EuroLeague game. It also marked Bayern's worst-ever defeat in the EuroLeague.

\- Barcelona won their 2022 EuroLeague Playoff series 3-2. Barcelona won Games 1, 3 and 5. In the deciding Game 5 of that series, Barcelona triumphed 81-72 behind 26 points from Nicolas Laprovittola.

\- When Bayern beat Barcelona 72-82 on the road in the 2020-21 regular-season finale, Jalen Reynolds made a club-record 13 two-point shots on 17 attempts.

\- When Bayern beat Barcelona 90-77 in Munich in December 2020, Wade Baldwin set Bayern's club record with a PIR of 41.

\- Oscar da Silva spent the last two seasons with Barcelona.

\- Bayern guard Yam Madar and Barcelona guard Kevin Punter were teammates at Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade for two seasons, from 2021 to 2023.

\- Barcelona guard Nicolas Laprovittola was a teammate of Bayern big man Johannes Voigtmann at Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz during the second part of the 2016-17 season.

\- Voigtmann made a career-best 6 three-pointers playing for CSKA Moscow against Barcelona in November 2021 and matched his career high with 3 steals playing for Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz against Barcelona in February 2019.

\- Jan Vesely of Barcelona and Vladimir Lucic of Bayern were teammates at Partizan Belgrade for three seasons, from 2008 to 2011. Together they helped Partizan reach the 2010 EuroLeague Final Four.

\- In Game 5 of the 2022 playoffs, Barcelona's Alex Abrines pulled down a career-best 7 rebounds.

\- Bayern forward Vladimir Lucic set his career high with 6 assists against Barcelona in March 2019.

\- Bayern's Elias Harris posted his career high with 6 rebounds playing for Brose Bamberg against Barcelona in February 2016.

Game Notes: Bayern vs. Barcelona

The visitors, who will be without coach Ergin Ataman on the sidelines due to the FIBA window, will expect the frontcourt energy and rebounding ability of [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) to throw Zalgiris out of its defensive rhythm, while [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) (20 points in the Round 10 victory at Virtus) is among the many potential game-winners available for the Greek giant. For Zalgiris, last week’s loss to Fenerbahce saw signs of [Lonnie Walker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lonnie-walker-iv/013403/) settling into his new environment as the recent signing netted 19 points, including a trio of three-pointers. Crucially, Walker also snared 4 steals in that encounter and those defensive skills will be crucial against a Panathinaikos team looking to make it six wins out of seven.

### Zalgiris Kaunas

 

**Streaks**

 

Sylvain Francisco has at least 1 steal in five straight and 10 of his last 11 games.

Deividas Sirvydis has made 10 consecutive free throws.

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

Arnas Butkevicius has at least 1 steal in four of his last five games.

Butkevicius has posted a PIR in double figures in four of his last five games.

 

**Season rankings**

 

Sylvain Francisco ranks seventh in assists with 4.9 per game.

Arnas Butkevicius is tied for seventh in steals with 1.3 per game.

Francisco is tied for seventh in steals with 1.3 per game.

Alen Smailagic leads the league in two-point shooting at 83.3% per game.

Dovydas Giedraitis ranks ninth in three-point shooting at 51.7% per game.

Zalgiris ranks last in the league in scoring with 74.1 points per game.

Zalgiris has shot a league-low 69.1% from the free-throw line.

Zalgiris has averaged a league-low 14.1 assists per game.

Zalgiris's defense has allowed a league-low 73.2 points per game.

Zalgiris's defense has held opponents to 28.6% three-point shooting, the second lowest in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

Bryant Dunston ranks second all-time with 350 blocked shots. Walter Tavares of Real Madrid is the all-time leader with 440 and counting.

Dunston ranks ninth all-time with 1,522 rebounds. Nicolo Melli of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul is eighth with 1,536 and counting.

Dunston ranks in fifth place all-time with 634 career offensive rebounds. Tavares is fourth with 639 offensive rebounds, and Jan Vesely of FC Barcelona ranks third with 641 and counting.

Dunston is tied with Paulius Jankunas for seventh place all-time with 1,011 two-pointers made. Nando De Colo of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne is sixth with 1,029 two-point makes.

Edgaras Ulanovas ranks fourth all-time with 261 games started. Paulius Jankunas is third with 283 starts.

Alen Smailagic ranks 12th all-time in two-point accuracy at 65.2%.

Tomas Dimsa needs 8 points to reach 500 for his career.

### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

 

**Streaks**

Mathias Lessort has pulled down at least 5 rebounds in 16 of his last 17 games.

Lessort has had a PIR of 10 or more in 19 straight games.

Kendrick Nunn has scored at least 10 points in 16 straight and 31 of his last 32 games.

Nunn has made at least 1 three-point shot in 16 straight games.

Nunn has had a double-digit PIR in 16 straight games.

Nunn has had at least 1 steal in five of his last six games.

Juancho Hernangomez has double-digit PIRs in nine of his last 10 games.

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

Kostas Sloukas has made at least 1 three-pointer in six of his last seven games.

 

**Season rankings**

 

Mathias Lessort ranks sixth in average index rating with 20.2 per game.

Kendrick Nunn is tied for fourth in scoring with 17.5 points per game.

Lessort ranks fifth in rebounding with 6.9 per game.

Lessort ranks fifth in offensive rebounding with 2.7 per game.

Jerian Grant is tied for seventh in steals with 1.3 per game.

Lessort ranks third in two-point shooting at 78.9% per game.

Nunn is tied for eighth in three-pointers made with 2.2 per game.

Juancho Hernangomez ranks fifth in three-point shooting at 54.8% per game.

Panathinaikos leads the league in average PIR with 108.1 per game.

Panathinaikos ranks second in scoring with 86.5 per game.

Panathinaikos ranks second in steals with 8.1 per game.

Panathinaikos leads the league in three-point shooting at 41.3%.

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

Kostas Sloukas ranks third all-time with 1,745 assists. Sergio Rodriguez is second with 1,874.

Sloukas is in fifth place all-time with 920 free throws made. Felipe Reyes is fourth with 967.

Sloukas is eighth all-time with 3,766 career points. Sergio Rodriguez is seventh with 3,772.

Sloukas is ranked fourth all-time with 4,689 index rating points. Mike James of AS Monaco is third with 4,891 and counting.

Sloukas ranks 17th all-time in free-throw accuracy at 88.7%.

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

Marius Grigonis needs 4 steals to reach 100 for his career.

Jerian Grant is second all-time with a 2.9-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Lorenzo Brown needs 9 rebounds to reach 500 for his career.

Brown needs 1 steal to reach 200 for his career.

It’s an all-green affair in Kaunas as faltering Zalgiris (6-4) aims to snap a three-game losing streak with a visit from reigning champ Panathinaikos (7-3). 

Game Facts: Zalgiris vs. Panathinaikos

\- The last time these two teams played, Zalgiris beat Panathinaikos 80-68 at Zalgirio Arena last February as Arnas Butkevicius tied his career high with 9 rebounds.

\- Panathinaikos guard Marius Grigonis went through the Zalgiris youth system and played there professionally for three seasons, from 2018 to 2021.

\- Zalgiris guard Lukas Lekavicius played for Panathinaikos for two seasons, from 2017 to 2019, and helped the team to a pair of EuroLeague Playoff appearances and two Greek League championships. He was a teammate there of Ioannis Papapetrou.

\- Grigonis has been a teammate on the Lithuanian national team of Zalgiris's Lekavicius, Laruynas Birutis, Deividas Sirvydis, Arnas Butkevicius, Edgaras Ulanovas and Ignas Brazdeikis.

\- Zalgiris center Bryant Dunston played under Panathinaikos head coach Ergin Ataman for five seasons, from 2018 to 2023. Together they won EuroLeague championships in 2021 and 2022.

\- Dunston was a teammate of Panathinaikos forward Ioannis Papapetrou and guard Kostas Sloukas at Olympiacos Piraeus from 2013 to 2015. They reached the EuroLeague championship game together in 2015. Dunston was also a teammate of Sloukas at Aris Thessaloniki during the 2010-11 season.

\- Dunston grabbed a career-high 4 steals playing for Anadolu Efes Istanbul against Panathinaikos in January 2022.

\- Kostas Sloukas played for the Greece national team under current Zalgiris head coach Andrea Trinchieri at EuroBasket 2013.

\- Panathinaikos center Mathias Lessort and Zalgiris big man Alen Smailagic were teammates at Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade for two seasons, from 2021 to 2023.

\- Panathinaikos forward Panagiotis Kalaitzakis and Zalgiris guard Dovydas Giedraitis were teammates at Lietkabelis Panevezys during the 2021-22 season.

\- Zalgiris forward Edgaras Ulanovas and Panathinaikos guard Lorenzo Brown were teammates at Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul during the 2020-21 season.

\- Zalgiris guard Sylvain Francisco and Panathinaikos center Lessort have been teammates on the French national team.

\- Lekavicius set his career-high with 4 steals for Zalgiris against Panathinaikos in November 2015.

\- Zalgiris forward Edgaras Ulanovas scored a career-high 22 points against Panathinaikos in March 2022.

\- Ulanovas grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds against Panathinaikos in December 2017.

\- Panathinaikos forward Cedi Osman collected a career-high 4 steals playing for Anadolu Efes Istanbul against Zalgiris in December 2016.

\- Panathinaikos forward Ioannis Papapetrou had a career-high 3 blocks playing for Olympiacos Piraeus against Zalgiris in December 2016.

\- Panathinaikos guard Kostas Sloukas collected a career-best 4 steals playing for Fenerbahce against Zalgiris in April 2019.

It’s an all-green affair in Kaunas as faltering Zalgiris (6-4) aims to snap a three-game losing streak with a visit from reigning champ Panathinaikos (7-3).

Game Notes: Zalgiris vs. Panathinaikos

League-leading rebounder [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) (7.9 boards per game) will look to use his physical presence to shackle the more unpredictable skills of ALBA’s entertaining big man [Trevion Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/trevion-williams-/012604/), who posted 18 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals against Bayern. The German team’s leaky defense could be an open door for Real playmaker [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) (13.7 points and 7.2 assists per game). But at the other end, former Real youth team star [Matteo Spagnolo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matteo-spagnolo/008173/) (23 points at Bayern) will look to show his old club what it is missing.

### Real Madrid

 

**Streaks**

 

Facundo Campazzo has had a PIR of at least 10 in 17 of his last 18 games.

Campazzo has made 15 consecutive free throws.

Mario Hezonja has made at least 1 triple in 20 straight games.

Hezonja has made 23 consecutive free throws.

Walter Tavares has had at least 5 rebounds in eight straight games.

Dzanan Musa has made at least 1 three-pointer in 13 of his last 14 games.

Alberto Abalde has made at least 1 triple in six of his last seven games.

 

**Season rankings**

 

Facundo Campazzo ranks fourth in average index rating with 21.0 per game.

Campazzo ranks third in assists with 7.2 per game.

Walter Tavares leads the league in rebounding with 7.9 per game.

Tavares is tied for second in offensive rebounding with 3.0 per game.

Tavares is the league co-leader in blocks with 1.6 per game.

Tavares ranks fourth in two-point shooting at 78.6% per game.

Gabriel Deck ranks ninth in two-point shooting at 71.7% per game.

Real leads the league in two-point accuracy at 61.5%.

Real ranks third in assists with 19.4 per game.

Real has held opponents to a league-low 47.9% on two-point shooting.

Real has held opponents to 9.8 offensive rebounds, the second-fewest in the league.

 

**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 440.

Tavares is fourth all-time in two-point accuracy at 68.1%.

Tavares ranks fifth all-time with 1,693 rebounds. Jan Vesely of FC Barcelona is fourth with 1,734 rebounds and counting.

Tavares ranks in fourth place all-time with 639 offensive rebounds. Vesely is third with 641.

Sergio Llull is the all-time leader in three-point shots made with 645.

Llull ranks fifth all-time in scoring with 4,003 points. Juan Carlos Navarro is fourth with 4,152.

Llull is sixth all-time with 1,423 assists. Milos Teodosic of Crvena Zvezda is fifth with 1,460 and counting.

Facundo Campazzo ranks 15th all-time with 957 assists. Thomas Walkup of Olympiacos Piraeus is 14th with 959 and counting.

Llull ranks 12th all-time with 706 free throws made. Tornike Shengelia of Virtus Bologna is 11th with 718 and counting. Paulius Jankunas is 10th with 748.

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

Facundo Campazzo ranks 11th 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 all-time single-season EuroLeague record.

Llull has made 417 EuroLeague appearances, second all-time behind only Kyle Hines's 425.

The next time Gabriel Deck starts a game, he will be making his 100th career start.

Deck needs 68 points to reach 1,500 for his career.

### ALBA Berlin

 

**Streaks**

 

Martin Hermannsson has had a double-digit PIR in nine of his last 10 games.

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

Matt Thomas has made at least 1 three-pointer in 14 straight games.

Thomas has made multiple three-pointers in five straight and nine of his last 10 games.

Thomas has scored at least 10 points in six of his last seven games.

Khalifa Koumadje has pulled down 5 or more rebounds in 10 of his last 11 games.

Matteo Spagnolo has made 12 consecutive free throws.

Trevion Williams has posted PIRs in double figures in seven straight games.

Williams has scored 12 or more points in six of his last seven games.

Williams has pulled down 7 or more rebounds in seven straight games.

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

Procida has scored 10 or more points in four straight games.

 

**Season rankings**

 

Trevion Williams ranks second in rebounding with 7.9 per game.

Justin Bean ranks sixth in rebounding with 6.3 per game.

Williams leads the league in offensive rebounding with 3.1 per game.

Bean ranks 10th in offensive rebounding with 2.3 per game.

Louis Olinde ranks sixth in two-point shooting at 75.9% per game.

Tim Schneider is tied for 10th in two-point shooting at 71.4% per game.

Will Mcdowell-White ranks sixth in three-point shooting at 53.3% per game.

ALBA leads the league in defensive rebounds with 25.8 per game.

ALBA ranks third in total rebounds with 37.0 per game.

ALBA ranks last in three-point accuracy at 28.6%.

ALBA has committed a league-high 15.7 turnovers per game.

ALBA has allowed a league-high 89.8 points per game.

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

Khalifa Koumadje ranks sixth all-time in two-point accuracy at 67.0%.

Up-and-down Real (4-6) will look to get back on the winning track as it faces an ALBA team (2-8) determined to display improved defense after allowing 115 points in its Round 10 loss at Bayern.

Game Facts: Madrid vs. ALBA

\- Real enters this contest with a 16-0 record in EuroLeague play against ALBA this century. Real also enjoyed a two-game playoff sweep en route to the 2007 EuroCup crown.

\- ALBA's Matt Thomas and Real's Alberto Abalde were teammates at Valencia Basket in the 2018-19 season. They won the 2019 EuroCup championship together.

\- ALBA's Mateo Spagnolo joined Real Madrid as a 15-year-old in 2018, he spent three seasons there.

\- Louis Olinde posted his career high in steals with 5 for ALBA Berlin against Real Madrid in Round 30 last season.

\- In their 2019-20 clash in Berlin, Facundo Campazzo dished a career-high 19 assists for Real in a 97-103 road win.

\- ALBA's Tim Schneider grabbed a career-high 7 rebounds against Real Madrid in November 2022.

Up-and-down Real (4-6) will look to get back on the winning track as it faces an ALBA team (2-8) determined to display improved defense after allowing 115 points in its Round 10 loss at Bayern. 

Game Notes: Madrid vs. ALBA

Milan’s prospects have improved after winning three of the last four games, with [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/) inspiring the most recent triumph by providing 19 points and 9 rebounds at Partizan in Round 10, with the help of playmaker [Nico Mannion](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/niccolo-mannion/011064/) dishing 7 assists. Maccabi’s injury problems have contributed to a run of just one win in six, but [Jaylen Hoard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jaylen-hoard/006835/) will look to stay hot after scoring 20 points in the narrow defeat to Olympiacos last time out. Maccabi’s league-leading assist provider (8.7 per night) [Tamir Blatt](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tamir-blatt/011193/) suffered an injury in domestic action this past weekend, so it will be the likes of [Saben Lee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/saben-lee/013389/) and [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rokas-jokubaitis/007519/) who look to test Mannion and co.

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan

 

**Streaks**

 

Shavon Shields has made at least 1 three-pointer in seven of his last eight games.

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

Mirotic has scored 17 or more points in six of his last seven games.

Mirotic has had PIRs of 12 or more in nine straight games.

Mirotic has pulled down 5 or more rebounds in eight of his last nine games.

Zach LeDay has scored at least 11 points and had a PIR of 11 or more in nine of his last 10 games.

 

**Season rankings**

 

Nikola Mirotic is tied for second in average index rating with 21.7 per game.

Zach Leday ranks seventh in average index rating with 18.9 per game.

Mirotic ranks sixth in scoring with 17.3 points per game.

Mirotic ranks fourth in rebounding with 7.5 per game.

Mirotic is tied for fifth in three-pointers made with 2.3 per game.

Leandro Bolmaro is tied for fifth in steals with 1.3 per game.

Zach Leday leads the league in three-point shooting at 58.3% per game.

Giampaolo Ricci ranks second in three-point shooting at 57.9% per game.

Milan ranks second in free-throw shooting at 82.0%.

Milan ranks third in three-point shooting at 39.5%.

Milan has allowed 9.3 offensive rebounds per game, which is the fewest in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Nikola Mirotic is ranked fifth all-time with 4,402 index rating points. Kostas Sloukas of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens is fourth with 4,689 and counting.

Mirotic is in sixth place all-time with 882 free throws made. Sloukas is fifth with 920.

Mirotic needs 2 three-pointers made to reach 400 for his career.

Josh Nebo ranks 11th all-time in two-point accuracy at 65.7%.

Nebo needs 9 points to reach 1,000 for his career.

Shavon Shields needs 26 points to reach 2,000 for his career.

Shields needs 14 two-point shots made to reach 500 for his career.

Zach LeDay needs 2 steals to reach 100 for his career.

LeDay needs 12 rebounds to reach 800 for his career.

Fabien Causeur needs 45 points to reach 2,500 for his career.

Causeur needs 6 steals to reach 200 for his career.

Two teams with aspirations to climb much higher than their current lowly positions meet with Milan (4-6) hosting Maccabi (3-7). 

Game Facts: Milan vs. Maccabi

\- The rivalry between Milan and Maccabi dates back to the early 1970s, with the first game between the two teams taking place in 1973.

\- Last season in Milan, Maccabi won 90-98 as Lorenzo Brown tied Maccabi's single-game record for assists by a player with 12 and Jasiel Rivero had a career-high PIR of 26.

\- Milan defeated Maccabi in the continental championship games in back-to-back years in 1987 and 1988. Coach Dan Peterson's Tracer Olimpia Milano edged Maccabi Elite Tel Aviv 71-69 in Lausanne in 1987 behind 23 points from Roberto Premier and 21 plus 9 rebounds from Bob McAdoo. A year later, the Final Four era was introduced with Coach Franco Casalini's Milan beating Maccabi 90-84 in Ghent, Belgium, thanks to 25 points and 12 boards from McAdoo.

\- In the 2014 playoffs, Maccabi beat Milan 3-1 in a best-of-five series en route to capturing the EuroLeague title at the Final Four at Milan's Mediolanum Forum.

\- Milan set a club record in EuroLeague play this century with 29 assists against Maccabi in October 2016.

\- Milan's single-game record for free throws made by a player is 13, which Danilo Gallinari set against Maccabi Tel Aviv in October 2011.

\- Milan center Josh Nebo played the last two seasons with Maccabi and helped the team to a pair of EuroLeague Playoff appearances.

\- In Round 10 of the 2019-20 season, Nikola Mirotic had 25 points and 14 rebounds, including a career-high 11 defensive rebounds, playing for FC Barcelona in a 96-73 win over Maccabi. Mirotic earned MVP of the Round honors with a PIR 35 for that performance.

\- Milan forward Shavon Shields dished a career-high 8 assists in a 90-98 home loss against Maccabi last season.

\- During the 2020-21 season, Shavon Shields grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds in Milan's road over Maccabi and had a career-best 9 defensive rebounds in a home win over Maccabi.

\- Milan forward Zach Leday had a career-high 4 blocks playing for Zalgiris Kaunas against Maccabi in January 2020.

\- Milan's Leandro Bolmaro scored a career-high 21 points playing for FC Bayern Munich against Maccabi in Round 31 last season.

\- Milan playmaker Niccolo Mannion dished a career-high 7 assists playing for Virtus Segafredo Bologna against Maccabi in March 2023.

Game Notes: Milan vs. Maccabi

Valencia Basket is a great example of the benefits of having a deep roster, but other EuroCup teams are also thriving with their bench units.

Stats review: The value of a strong bench

Round 8 of the BKT EuroCup was highlighted by several key wins as things remain very tight, with a half dozen teams vying for position in the middle of Group A and [Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/valencia-basket/pam/) continuing to stand out in Group B. Scoring over 100 points for the fifth time in seven games, the Spanish club featured seven scorers in double figures including three off the bench.

Roster depth matters in the EuroCup; each of the last two teams to win the competition ranked among the top three in the percentage of minutes played by their bench at the end of the season. Despite the recent correlation with winning, the definition of a deep team remains nebulous. For some groups it is rooted in the quality of their sixth and seventh men, for others it’s the feeling that they have seven starters allowing them to mix and match, and some even benefit from being able to play 10 or 11 players. Regardless of the details, it’s the impact of that depth on the floor that is meaningful.

That has been especially true for Valencia through the first months of the season. With a mixture of perhaps the league’s highest talent level from top to bottom and how coach Pedro Martinez has chosen to exploit it, the Spanish club has leveraged its depth as effectively as any team in EuroCup history. Without a single player averaging 23 or more minutes per game but 11 players who have been in the team’s starting five and 14 who have seen game action, no team in the league has used its reserves and mixed up its lineups as liberally as the Group A leaders. The result has been a surprising level of consistency. 

Not only has Valencia scored 100 points five times, but its second-ranked offensive efficiency has been nearly flat quarter to quarter. Its bench has outscored opposing reserves by 19 points per game as the way this roster can maintain a high standard of play for 40 minutes has been an unsolvable puzzle for opposing teams so far this season. No team has used its bench more than its starters for a full season in recent EuroCup history, but early returns suggest it may work in Valencia’s favor to become the first.

[Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/cosea-jl-bourg-en-bresse/bou/) has this season’s second-highest bench scoring differential. In contrast to Valencia, Bourg used the same starting lineup in their first four games before some injuries led to some reshuffling. When healthy, the French club has used a platoon system; its two most used lineups this season did not feature any common players until last round. Even as its bench has played some 10% fewer minutes than Valencia’s, the value of those true second-unit minutes has been apparent early on as the bench has outscored opposing reserves by 74 points, explaining most of their fifth-ranked +48 point differential.

The fluidity of Valencia’s rotations and the chemistry of Bourg’s bench have had an obvious impact on the standings, but there are plenty of other nuggets to be found looking across the EuroCup this season. 

[Jordan Ford](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jordan-ford/013270/) may be coming off the bench for [Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/dolomiti-energia-trento/trn/), but that has not stopped him from ranking sixth among all players in points per-game. His production has made Trento the only team other than Valencia getting as much scoring from its bench as its starters. 

No team has leaned on its starters more heavily than [Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/turk-telekom-ankara/ttk/), which has played them a league-high 67% of the time through eight games despite using 10 different starters. While some of these numbers will flatten out as the year goes on, it will be interesting to see if that continues to work now that teams have settled into the rhythm of the season.

Let's dive into how important teams' production off the bench has been to winning