Name: 7-bet Lietkabelis Panevezys-Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem | Round 2 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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7-bet Lietkabelis Panevezys-Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem | Round 2 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup   

7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys v Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (2024-10-01T16:00:00.000Z)

Dotson beats the third-quarter buzzer from deep!

Magic Moment: Dotson hits a buzzer-beating triple!

 Dotson beats the third-quarter buzzer from deep!

ratiopharm Ulm v Joventut Badalona (2024-10-01T17:00:00.000Z)

Bahcesehir College Istanbul romped to an 87-66 win over its more fancied city rival Besiktas Fidabanka Istanbul for a second successive BKT EuroCup win, having returned to the competition for the first time in three years.

Bahcesehir blows away Besiktas in Istanbul derby, 87-66

Bahcesehir College Istanbul romped to an 87-66 win over its more fancied city rival Besiktas Fidabanka Istanbul for a second successive BKT EuroCup win, having returned to the competition for the first time in three years.

Marko Simonovic led Bahcesehir’s effort against his former club with 14 points, scoring 12 in the fourth quarter. Sehmus Hazer, who also joined Bahcesehir from Besiktas, added 13 while Jaleen Smith, Tyler Cavanaugh and Tai Odiase chipped in with 12 each. Mateusz Ponitka netted 11 points in a free-flowing team effort which forced Besiktas on to the back foot in the final three quarters.

At the other end, Conor Morgan stood out for below-par Besiktas with a game-high 15 points. Emanuel Terry scored 13 and Kelan Martin added 12 for the visitors, who were stifled out on offense and overran defensively by a rampant home side.

Game Videos

It was a first-ever meeting between the two sides in the EuroCup and Bahcesehir showed the makings of a team capable of winning the competition after dominating the contest throughout, apart from a brief spell in the first quarter.

The home team scored the opening 6 points of the game before Besiktas hit back with a 0-11 run which saw the visitors edge ahead on the back of some fine shooting by Needham. That, however, was as good as it got for last season’s semifinalist, which got outplayed in every department from there on.

With Bahcesehir winning the opening period 23 -21 and then nosing ahead 30-27 early in the second, the host pulled away thanks to an 11-0 streak as Cavanaugh hit a pair of successive three-pointers before Smith also netted from downtown off the glass.

Bahcesehir led 47-32 at halftime and kept its feet firmly on the gas after the break, with Montenegrin forward Simonovic hitting top gear in the fourth on offense after being a defensive pillar in the opening 30 minutes.

Besiktas guard Derek Needham fizzed out after a bright start to the game and finished the game on a mere 9 points in the wake of aggressive Bahcesehir defense, which forced the visitors to take a barrage of tough shots from both inside and outside.

Game News

The less heralded team of the two Istanbul rivals in the EuroCup produced a masterclass performance from start to finish 

Bahcesehir College Istanbul v Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul (2024-10-01T16:00:00.000Z)

Pustovyi spins and pulls off a two-handed monster dunk!

Magic Moment: Pustovyi dunks with force!

 Pustovyi spins and pulls off a two-handed monster dunk!

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv v Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius (2024-10-01T17:45:00.000Z)

Hapoel Jerusalem used a huge fourth quarter to pull away to a big 74-94 road win over 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on Tuesday night at Kalnapilio Arena.

Hapoel Jerusalem runs away late to sink Lietkabelis, 74-94

Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem used a huge fourth quarter to pull away to a big 74-94 road win over 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on Tuesday night at Kalnapilio Arena. Jerusalem moved to a 1-1 record, while Lietkabelis dropped to 0-2 in Group B action.

Lietkabelis opened the game with a 23-10 lead, but Jerusalem erased the deficit by early in the second quarter and spent the majority of the game in front. Then, in the fourth quarter, the visitors ran away, scoring 34 points and allowing just 18. 

Jared Harper paced Jerusalem with 23 points and 5 assists, while Yovel Zoosman scored 16 of his 20 points, on 5-of-6 three-point shooting, in the first half. Justin Smith scored 15 and Chris Johnson added 12 points in the victory, with each player also pulling down 7 rebounds. For the hosts, Dovis Bickauskis scored 13, and Georgios Kalaitzakis and Oleksandr Kovliar had 12 points apiece in the loss.

Kovliar opened the scoring for the hosts before they started feeding its big men and scored in transition as Lietkabelis jumped in front 9-3. Jerusalem looked to get going through Khadeen Carrington, but Marko Pecarski’s third bucket of the night made it 15-8. After a timeout, back-to-back threes by Kovliar and Martynas Varnas extended the margin to 13. But Zoosman made his third three-pointer of the quarter to revive Jerusalem, which trimmed the gap to 25-18 after 10 minutes.

Zoosman then drilled a three and stole the ball before scoring a layup early in the second, which was followed by Justin Smith’s three-point play to complete a 0-15 run as Jerusalem took a 25-26 lead. The two teams started trading buckets, and leads, but Jerusalem had a strong finish to the half. A basket from Johnson before 5 points from Carrington, including a triple, fueled a half-ending 0-11 run to give the visitors a 36-44 halftime lead.

Jerusalem extended its advantage to double digits right away in the third, but Kalaitzakis nailed a pair of threes to cut the margin to 46-49. A corner three from Johnson restored a 48-56 lead, but 5 points from Bickauskis, including a triple of his own, helped cut it to 56-57 before Johnson ended the quarter with a buzzer-beating corner three, making it 56-60 after 30 minutes.

At the start of the fourth, a three-point play from Gabrielius Maldunas and a fast-break triple from Mantas Rubstavicius tied the score at 62-62. However, shortly after a Speedy Smith's triple started a 0-9 run which also saw Justin Smith and Harper contribute, another three from Speedy Smith extended it to 66-76 with 5 minutes left. The hosts never threatened again, and Jerusalem scored the final 11 points in the last 2 minutes of the game, ending with a big win.

The Israeli side grabbed its first win in the EuroCup this season

Jerusalem runs away late to sink Lietkabelis, 74-94

Thurman first denies Marcus Foster with a high-flying block, then finishes on the other end with a nice post move

Magic Moment: Thurman operates in both ends!

Bahcesehir College Istanbul-Besiktas Fibabank Istanbul | Round 2 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup   

Essengue spins and goes for a fadeaway jumper, but Ruzic says not in my house!

Magic Moment: Michael Ruzic stops Noa Essengue! 

 Essengue spins and goes for a fadeaway jumper, but Ruzic says not in my house!

With 4.2 seconds on the clock, Jerusalem goes length of the court and Chris Johnson sinks a corner triple at the buzzer.

 Magic Moment: Johnson beats the third-quarter buzzer! 

 Roby finds some space, drives to the basket and throws down a one-handed slam!

Magic Moment: Roby with a one-handed dunk!

 Roby finds some space, drives to the basket and throws down a one-handed slam! 

Terry with time and space to throw it down after a fine pass from Ugurlu!

Magic Moment: Emanuel Terry with another big dunk!

 Terry with time and space to throw it down after a fine pass from Ugurlu!

Smith turns in mid air and scores with his back facing the basket, defying the laws of physics!

 Magic Moment: Smith with an audacious layup!

 Smith turns in mid air and scores with his back facing the basket, defying the laws of physics!

Aris Midea Thessaloniki has completed the signing of Rawle Alkins, who has signed a deal for the 2024-25 season.

Alkins (1.96 meters, 26 years old) most recently played for Ironi Ness Ziona, averaging 15.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 32 Israeli League games.

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He has also played for the Chicago Bulls, the Windy City Bulls, FC Porto, the Raptors 905, Gießen 46ers, Riesen Ludwigsburg, and the Salt Lake City Stars

This will be his first experience in the EuroCup

Aris brings in Rawle Alkins

Terry rips through the paint and gets airborne to rock the rim!

Magic Moment: Emanuel Terry with a huge dunk! 

 Terry rips through the paint and gets airborne to rock the rim!

Chachashvili finds the cutting Justin Smith who finishes underneath nicely

 Magic Moment: Justin Smith finishes in style! 

 Chachashvili finds the cutting Justin Smith who finishes underneath nicely

Welcome to the preseason 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: The state of play entering Round 1

Welcome to the preseason 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, Javier Gancedo, Frankie Sachs and Igor Petrinovic.

Next to each team are two numbers, the first representing the highest rank on any individual ballot and the second representing the lowest.  

### 1. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (1-1)

Year 1 of the Ergin Ataman era at OAKA couldn’t have gone better, but year 2 could be just as fruitful. Panathinaikos looks even stronger than it did last season after bringing in All-EuroLeague guard [Lorenzo Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lorenzo-brown/009622/), as well as [Cedi Osman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/cedi-osman/004088/) and [Omer Yurtseven](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/omer-yurtseven/005353/) from the NBA, while last year’s key contributors have all returned. Coach Ataman’s prophecy of going back-to-back (again) could become a reality in 2024-25.

### 2. Olympiacos Piraeus (2-2)

Take a Final Four team. Bring back 10 of its top 11 performers. Add the 2022-23 MVP ([Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/)), a reigning champion ([Luca Vildoza](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luca-vildoza/007947/)), a pair of top-tier scoring threats ([Tyler Dorsey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tyler-dorsey/009849/) and [Evan Fournier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/olympiacos-adds-star-guard-evan-fournier-to-backcourt/)) and an All-EuroLeague candidate who will join the team later in the season ([Keenan Evans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/keenan-evans/011218/)). The result? A championship contender.

### 3. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (3-4)

When Saras Jasikevicius took charge of Fenerbahce midway through last season, he had to make do with a roster that was built for his predecessor, Dimitris Itoudis. The Lithuanian play-caller has made sure to put his fingerprints on Fenerbahce’s squad this past summer, bringing in elite-level players in [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/), [Bonzie Colson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bonzie-colson/009783/) and [Nicolo Melli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nicolo-melli/002849/) to join an already talented group. Fenerbahce should be a lot of fun this year.

### 4. Real Madrid (3-5)

Simply put, Real Madrid can never be counted out. Three straight appearances in the championship game say everything you need to know about the competitiveness of this club. With [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) dishing the rock, [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/) and [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/) wreaking havoc on the offensive end, and [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) patrolling the paint alongside new addition [Serge Ibaka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/serge-ibaka/003583/), *Los Blancos* remain a strong contender to make the Final Four. 

### 5. FC Barcelona (5-7)

As Forrest Gump put it, “life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get.” That same sentiment could easily apply to the 2024-25 version of Barcelona, which is entering a new era after a summer of change. Now led by head coach Joan Penarroya and with five new signings, including [Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/barcelona-adds-scoring-threat-in-kevin-punter/), [Chimezie Metu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/chimezie-metu-joins-fc-barcelona/) and [Juan Nunez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/barcelona-makes-juan-nunez-its-playmaker-of-the-future/), the *Azulgrana* should be must-watch TV. But will it result in a dominant record?

### 6. AS Monaco (4-8)

Any team with [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) needs to be treated seriously. The 2023-24 EuroLeague MVP enters the new season as the best player in the league, but Monaco’s roster construction certainly raises a few questions. There is an overload of backcourt players, including new arrivals [Furkan Korkmaz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/furkan-korkmaz/005763/) and [Juhann Begarin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/monaco-basket-tabs-top-french-talent-juhann-begarin/), and a center rotation that causes some doubts. Yet, Monaco still has plenty of talent in its squad, making it a threat.

### 7. Anadolu Efes Istanbul (5-8)

For years, [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/) has led one of the best backcourts in the league. Now Efes has a new-look frontcourt led by 2023 champion [Vincent Poirier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vincent-poirier/004887/) and EuroLeague newcomers [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/). Head coach Tomislav Mijatovic seems to have the right mix of depth, experience and talent to make a run at the Final Four.

### 8. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (5-9)

Many of us have been burned by Milan over the last few years. Each summer it looks as if Ettore Messina’s men are primed to fight for a Final Four spot, having last made it in 2021, but it hasn’t even made the playoffs in each of the last two seasons. Still, any roster that can boast [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/), [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/), [Zach LeDay](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/zach-leday/008987/) and [Josh Nebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/josh-nebo/011199/) needs to be taken seriously. Very seriously.

### 9. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (8-13)

The winningest coach in EuroLeague history, Zeljko Obradovic, leads a team that is almost entirely rebuilt with young and talented players. Having a handful of EuroLeague newcomers ([Carlik Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carlik-jones/013369/), [Duane Washington](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/duane-washington/013370/), [Isiaha Mike](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/isiaha-mike/011836/), [Arijan Lakic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/arijan-lakic/007736/)) and a few others with only limited EuroLeague experience ([Frank Ntilikina](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/frank-ntilikina/006591/), [Aleksej Pokusevski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/aleksej-pokusevski/008232/)) presents a challenge, but the upside is there.

### 10. Virtus Segafredo Bologna (10-12)

Last season Virtus started the season on fire but faded late, eventually reaching the Play-In Showdown before its season came to an end. Coach Luca Banchi returns many of last season's stars, including [Toko Shengalia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/), [Isaia Cordinier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/isaia-cordinier/009549/), [Marco Belinelli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/marco-belinelli/bcn/), [Daniel Hackett](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/daniel-hackett/001844/) and [Ante Zizic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ante-zizic/004554/). The additions of [Rayjon Tucker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rayjon-tucker/012591/) and [Matt Morgan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matthew-morgan/012585/) to the backcourt and [Will Clyburn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-unveils-roster-with-will-clyburn-among-new-six-faces/) at forward should have Virtus knocking on the playoff door again.

### 11. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (9-15)

Coach Pablo Laso returns to his boyhood club, eager to get Baskonia back into the playoffs for the second straight year. The trio of [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/), [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) and [Tadas Sedekerskis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tadas-sedekerskis/007230/) form the core of returning stars, while [Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/timothe-luwawu-cabarrot/012080/), [Donta Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/donta-hall/011196/), [Trent Forrest](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/landon-trent-forrest/013367/) and [Kamar Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kamar-baldwin/012597/) should all fit nicely into Laso's plans. If it all comes together, Baskonia should be fun to watch as it fights to finish the regular season among the top 10.   

### 12. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (9-16)

Zvezda has one of its deepest squads ever and head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos can use that to his advantage with his physical defensive preferences. The key offseason additions include [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/), [Mike Daum](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mike-daum/012786/) and [Isaiah Canaan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/isaiah-canaan/010612/), while [Nikola Kalinic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-kalinic/004866/) and [Ognjen Dobric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/ognjen-dobric/004007/) return home. Will [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/), [Nemanja Nedovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nemanja-nedovic/000848/) and [Rokas Giedraitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rokas-giedraitis/006436/) pack enough scoring touch to push Zvezda into the playoffs? That is the question.

### 13. Zalgiris Kaunas (10-16)

Coach Andrea Trinchieri has a history of maximizing the talent on his teams and there is a lot to like on the Zalgiris roster. There is plenty of scoring punch ([Ty Wallace](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tyrone-wallace/011925/), [Deividas Sirvydis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/deividas-sirvydis/007029/), [Ignas Brazdeikis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/ignas-brazdeikis/011983/), [Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/)) and tough defenders ([Bryant Dunston](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/bryant-dunston/003048/), [Arnas Butkevicius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/arnas-butkevicius/002676/), [Edgaras Ulanovas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/edgaras-ulanovas/002329/)), which is a template Zalgiris can use to challenge for a top-10 finish.

### 14. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (11-15)

After losing its top four performers to other EuroLeague teams over the summer, head coach Oded Kattash has his work cut out for him to get things running well with newcomers [Jordan Loyd](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jordan-loyd/009754/), [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rokas-jokubaitis/007519/), [Jaylen Hoard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/maccabi-lands-explosive-big-man-jaylen-hoard/) and [Levi Randolph](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/maccabi-plucks-levi-randolph-from-rival-jerusalem/), while big man [Wenyen Gabriel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/maccabi-unveils-signing-of-wenyen-gabriel/) misses the start of the season to injury. Even with reliable returnees [Jasiel Rivero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jasiel-rivero/011214/), [Tamir Blatt](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tamir-blatt/011193/) and [Roman Sorkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/roman-sorkin/011219/), Maccabi will be tested early this season.

### 15. FC Bayern Munich (13-15)

Just a year ago, head coach Gordie Herbert led Germany to the gold medal at the World Cup. He will now look to sprinkle some magic on a Bayern roster that features a veteran mix of players with something to prove. A lineup of a healthy [Shabazz Napier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shabazz-napier/011224/), [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/), [Vladimir Lucic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/vladimir-lucic/001288/), [Oscar da Silva](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/oscar-da-silva/011244/) and [Johannes Voigtmann](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/johannes-voigtmann-returns-to-germany-joins-fc-bayern-basketball/) could inflict a lot of damage on opponents. 

### 16. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (13-17)

[Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/), [Paris Lee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/paris-lee/011225/), [Joffrey Lauvergne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joffrey-lauvergne/004194/) and [Mbaye Ndiaye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mbaye-ndiaye/012731/) have some new faces around them this season as they look to carry ASVEL to the top half of the standings. While [Melvin Ajinca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/melvin-ajinca/010316/), [Neal Sako](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/neal-sako/010545/), [Admiral Schofield](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/admiral-schofield/013372/) and [Shaq Harrison](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shaquille-harrison/013371/) lack EuroLeague experience, they and [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) will be counted on to be difference-makers. Can head coach Pierric Poupet make history with this squad?

### 17. Paris Basketball (16-18)

Paris will have an uphill battle as it looks to leave a mark on the EuroLeague. The roster features little EuroLeague experience, and head coach Tiago Splitter is leading a team in Europe’s premier competition for the first time, too. Nonetheless, EuroCup MVP [T.J. Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/) and rising star [Nadir Hifi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nadir-hifi/012640/) lead a promising backcourt that will thrill fans in the French capital.

### 18. ALBA Berlin (17-18)

Guard [Will McDowell-White](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/will-mcdowell-white-joins-alba-berlin/) and big man [Trevion Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/alba-grabs-all-eurocup-center-trevion-williams/) were the only additions who joined ALBA over the summer, with management giving head coach Israel Gonzalez the chance to take a further mold a young roster. Italian duo [Gabriele Procida](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/gabriele-procida/008384/) and [Matteo Spagnolo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/matteo-spagnolo/008173/) are expected to take a step forward, and veteran guard [Martin Hermannsson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/martin-hermannsson/008780/) is healthy. The continuity should make ALBA stronger from the start. That should be enough to improve on last season's five-win season, but how much better can ALBA be?

The Euroleague.net experts have provided their first power rankings of the 2024-25 season

The second round of the 2024-25 EuroCup season is here, with drama guaranteed in several key clashes.

Game Center: Round 2 begins

## Wednesday, October 2

### Aris Midea Thessaloniki 63-68 Turk Telekom Ankara

Turk Telekom Ankara recorded its second victory in the 2024-25 EuroCup season by defeating Aris Midea Thessaloniki 63-68 at the Palais De Sports on Wednesday. The visitors bounced back thanks to their rigid defense after the break despite trailing by 17 in the second quarter and turned the game around. Yet, Ismet Akpinar and Anthony Brown were clinical for Turk Telekom in the closing stages to clinch the win. The visitors improved to a 2-0 record, while Aris dropped to 0-2.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Deplasmanda zafer bizim 💪🏻<br><br>Maç Sonucu: Aris Midea Thessaloniki 63-68 Türk Telekom<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AnkaraBasketbolu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AnkaraBasketbolu</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kaizen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kaizen</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreHereForAReason?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreHereForAReason</a> <a href="https://t.co/xTXeRiCHTG">pic.twitter.com/xTXeRiCHTG</a></p>&mdash; Türk Telekom Basketbol (@TT_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/TT_Basketbol/status/1841569563097362678?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Buducnost VOLI Podgorica 86-89 Dreamland Gran Canaria

Dreamland Gran Canaria looked as though it was going to see itself home on the road at Buducnost VOLI Podgorica when it led 63-75 with five minutes to go in regulation, but a late resurgence by the hosts saw the game head to overtime. In the extra period, the 2023 BKT EuroCup champion secured an 86-89 triumph on a John Shurna corner three-pointer – his first points of the night.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ro" dir="ltr">🏀 Final:<br><br>🔵 Buducnost VOLI Podgorica 86<br>🐥 Dreamland Gran Canaria 89<br><br>🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VamosGranca?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosGranca</a> <a href="https://t.co/nsvLn2txj1">pic.twitter.com/nsvLn2txj1</a></p>&mdash; Dreamland Gran Canaria (@GranCanariaCB) <a href="https://twitter.com/GranCanariaCB/status/1841559776636923923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse 84-71 U-BT Cluj-Napoca

Last season’s finalist Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse improved to 2-0 with another strong showing as it downed U-BT Cluj-Napoca 84-71 at home in Group B. Bourg, which beat Veolia Towers Hamburg by 20 points on the road in Round 1, put the game away with a 26-10 third quarter and forced Cluj into 22 turnovers thanks to a club record 19 steals. Xavier Castaneda led Bourg with 18 points, Adrian Nelson scored 11 points and both Mehdy Ngouama and Kevin Koklia added 10 points in the win. Cluj is left asking questions with a 0-2 record in the group despite Sasu Salin scoring 18 points and Zach Hankins picking up 17 points.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">VICTOIRE ✅<br><br>JL Bourg 84 🆚 73 <a href="https://twitter.com/UBTCluj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UBTCluj</a><br><br>Match terminé ! Une prestation solide des Rouge et Blanc qui permet de repartir avec la 1ʳᵉ victoire européenne à Ekinox 💪🔴⚪️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeRedy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeRedy</a>｜<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadToGreatness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadToGreatness</a> ｜<a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/vL5SbMkeXO">pic.twitter.com/vL5SbMkeXO</a></p>&mdash; JL Bourg Basket (@JLBourgBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JLBourgBasket/status/1841565075749908955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Dolomiti Energia Trento 84-78 Trefl Sopot

Dolomiti Energia Trento chalked up its first win of the season in the BKT EuroCup after guard Jordan Ford produced a masterclass second-half performance to lead the Italian side to an 84-78 home victory over Polish rival Trefl Sopot. Ford scored 18 of his game-high 20 points in the second half as he shot the lights out of the battling visitors. Anthony Lamb netted 13 points for Trento and Quinn Ellis added 12, while Selom Mawuge scored 9 and Saliou Niang chipped in with 7 to go with 8 boards. At the other end, Jakub Schenk and Aaron Best amassed 16 points each for Trefl, Marcus Weathers racked up 15 and 8 rebounds while Tarik Phillip and Jaroslaw Zyskowski scored 11 points each.

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### Valencia Basket 105-78 Veolia Towers Hamburg

Valencia Basket advanced to 2-0 by overcoming winless Veolia Towers Hamburg, 105-78, in a triumphant homecoming to La Fonteta for head coach Pedro Martinez. Hamburg stayed close during a high-scoring first half, and initially hung in the game even after Valencia advanced into double-digit leads after the break. But Valencia finished the third quarter with a 17-2 run, taking control for good. Matt Costello excelled with 23 points on his Valencia home debut, while Stefan Jovic and Brancou Badio both scored 14, and Jean Montero had a double-double of 11 points and 11 assists. Billy Ivey led the way for Hamburg with 19 points, while Jaizec Lottie scored 14.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">🔥 𝙑𝘼𝙈𝙊𝙎𝙎𝙎𝙎𝙎🔥<br><br>¡Primer partido en casa y primera victoria en casa! ¡Qué bonito volver a casa ganando! 😍<br><br>🏆 J2 <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroCup</a><br>🟠 <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@valenciabasket</a> 105<br>⚫ <a href="https://twitter.com/hamburgtowers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hamburgtowers</a> 78<br>🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/pamesaceramica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pamesaceramica</a> <br><br>¡El sábado, a por la segunda, familia! 🧡 <a href="https://t.co/xtMtsLFajH">pic.twitter.com/xtMtsLFajH</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/1841575047804121296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Tuesday, October 1

### [7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys 74-94 Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2024-25/7bet-lietkabelis-panevezys-hapoel-bank-yahav-jerusalem/U2024/16/)

Jerusalem used a huge fourth quarter to pull away and beat Lietkabelis on Tuesday night at Kalnapilio Arena. Jerusalem improved to 1-1, while Lietkabelis dropped to 0-2 in Group B action. Lietkabelis opened the game with a 23-10 lead, but Jerusalem erased the deficit by early in the second quarter and spent the majority of the game in front. Then, in the fourth quarter, the visitors ran away, scoring 34 points and allowing just 18. Jared Harper paced Jerusalem with 23 points and 5 assists, while Yovel Zoosman scored 16 of his 20 points - on 5-of-6 three-point shooting - in the first half. For the hosts, Dovis Bickauskis scored 13.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">תוצאת סיום.<br>לילה שקט לכל בית ישראל 🙏🏼🇮🇱 <a href="https://t.co/DFwWyhnXR9">pic.twitter.com/DFwWyhnXR9</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Jerusalem BC (@JerusalemBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JerusalemBasket/status/1841178176094867504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Bahcesehir College Istanbul 87-66. Besiktas Fibabank Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2024-25/bahcesehir-college-istanbul-besiktas-fibabanka-istanbul/U2024/13/)

Bahcesehir romped to a 21-point win over its more fancied city rival for a second successive EuroCup win. Marko Simonovic led Bahcesehir’s effort against his former club with 14 points - including 12 in the fourth quarter. Sehmus Hazer, who also joined Bahcesehir from Besiktas, added 13. At the other end, Conor Morgan stood out for Besiktas with a game-high 15 points. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">💪 YENİ SAHAMIZDAKİ İLK KARŞILAŞMAMIZDAN GALİBİYETLE AYRILIYORUZ<br><br>BKT EuroCup | A Grubu 2. Maç | Maç Sonucu | Bahçeşehir Koleji 87 - 66 | Beşiktaş Fibabanka<br><br>* Marko Simonovic: 14 sayı, 5 ribaund<br>* Şehmus Hazer: 13 sayı, 2 asist<br>* ⁠Jaleen Smith: 12 sayı, 2 ribaund, 5 asist<br>* Tai… <a href="https://t.co/5YEVTM3b7a">pic.twitter.com/5YEVTM3b7a</a></p>&mdash; Bahçeşehir Koleji Spor Kulübü (@BKBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BKBasketbol/status/1841174562362253672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [ratiopharm Ulm 87-83 Joventut Badalona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2024-25/ratiopharm-ulm-joventut-badalona/U2024/15/)

Ulm celebrated its second victory of the EuroCup season by beating Joventut at Ratiopharm Arena on Tuesday. The hosts were in control of the game from the off and managed to maintain their lead throughout the duel. Following its first win on home soil this team, Ulm now has a 2-0 record, with Joventut dropping to 1-1. Nelson Weidemann paced Ulm with 17 points and Ben Saraf added 15, with the two Ulm guards scoring 13 apiece in the last quarter. Ante Tomic led Joventut with 18 points and Kassius Robertson recorded 17 in defeat. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Wer bleibt ungeschlagen? 𝙐𝙐𝙐𝙇𝙈𝙀𝙍 😤🏀<br>Wir geben die Führung kein einziges Mal ab und sichern uns wettbewerbsübergreifend den vierten Sieg ❤️‍🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/uuulmer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#uuulmer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/weareone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#weareone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/canyoufeelit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#canyoufeelit</a> | 📸 Florian Achberger <a href="https://t.co/Y9N5nIcL84">pic.twitter.com/Y9N5nIcL84</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/1841193907335381324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv 89-84 Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2024-25/hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv-wolves-twinsbet-vilnius/U2024/14/)

Hapoel had to wait till the last minutes before wrapping up the win over Wolves at Samokov Arena. Despite dominating 59-45 right after the intermission, the hosts saw Wolves return to the game and take a 73-77 lead with 7 minutes to go. Patrick Beverley showed up then with 11 points in a 15-5 run that turned the tables and fueled Hapoel to the victory. Jonathan Motley paced Hapoel on offense with 16 points, 6 boards and 6 assists, followed by Beverley and Tomer Ginat with 14 points apiece. Tre’Shawn Thurman led all scorers with 29 points - including 5 three-pointers - in the losing effort.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First W of the season for <a href="https://twitter.com/hapoeltelavivbc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hapoeltelavivbc</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadToGreatness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadToGreatness</a> <a href="https://t.co/SnwC7YwTd5">pic.twitter.com/SnwC7YwTd5</a></p>&mdash; BKT EuroCup (@EuroCup) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup/status/1841210896275685457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana 87-82 Umana Reyer Venice](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2024-25/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana-umana-reyer-venice/U2024/18/)

Cedevita picked up its second victory in as many games by fending off Reyer at home. Devin Robinson and Jaka Blazic both scored 17 points and Aleksej Nikolic added 12 points and 5 assists - plus 2 free throws to ice the game with 7.3 seconds left. Reyer fell to 1-1 despite Tyler Ennis flirting with a triple-double as he collected 23 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists while Mfiondu Kabengele chipped in 14 points and 13 rebounds. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">DRAGONS WIN! <br><br>Perfect record for 🟢🟠 after 2 rounds of the <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroCup</a> season! 🔥🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZmajevaDruzina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZmajevaDruzina</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DragonFamily?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DragonFamily</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BKTEuroCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BKTEuroCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/A0mn40miNY">pic.twitter.com/A0mn40miNY</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana - English (@KKCedOL_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL_EN/status/1841206468596347143?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Which teams can maintain their 100% record, or which sides can get back on track after an opening-round defeat?

Game Center: Two road winners during Wednesday night's action

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Buducnost VOLI Podgorica v Dreamland Gran Canaria (2024-10-02T17:00:00.000Z)

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Euroleague Basketball and Sportal.rs, the leading sports website in Serbia, are entering a landmark partnership, making Sportal.rs the Premium Media Partner of Euroleague Basketball in Serbia for the next two seasons. The partnership was unveiled at a special presentation on Monday in Belgrade, featuring prominent figures from the world of basketball.

Sportal.rs becomes Premium Media Partner of Euroleague Basketball in Serbia

Euroleague Basketball and [Sportal.rs](http://Sportal.rs), the leading sports website in Serbia, are entering a landmark partnership, making [Sportal.rs](http://Sportal.rs) the Premium Media Partner of Euroleague Basketball in Serbia for the next two seasons. The partnership was unveiled at a special presentation on Monday in Belgrade, featuring prominent figures from the world of basketball.

This collaboration solidifies [Sportal.rs](http://Sportal.rs) as the go-to online destination for Euroleague Basketball fans in Serbia. Over the next two seasons, [Sportal.rs](http://Sportal.rs) will provide extensive coverage and offer fans unparalleled access to content to enhance their basketball experience.

The event in Belgrade was graced by representatives of both Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade and Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, as well as basketball icons, including coach Zeljko Obradovic of Partizan, Bozidar Maljkovic, Dejan Tomasevic and Dusko Savanovic, among others.

"Partnering with [Sportal.rs](http://Sportal.rs) will further strengthen the connection between Euroleague Basketball and its passionate fan base in Serbia," said Alex Ferrer Kristjansson, Euroleague Basketball Marketing and Communication Chief Officer "This collaboration will elevate the visibility of our competitions and provide fans with a premium experience they can enjoy across all digital platforms."

As part of the partnership, [Sportal.rs](http://Sportal.rs) will launch a dedicated section on its website, exclusively focused on Euroleague Basketball. This section will serve as a hub for basketball enthusiasts and feature a wide range of content, including video highlights, breaking news, in-depth articles, interactive polls, live stats, real-time results, league standings, a comprehensive photo gallery, and much more.

“The partnership between Sportal and Euroleague Basketball came as a logical step for us. Sportal, as the undisputed leader in the sports media market in Serbia thrives to affiliate with the best, which Euroleague Basketball certainly is. Basketball is deeply rooted in Serbian DNA -- we we live and breathe this sport -- so this collaboration brings us a lot of joy and honor, but also responsibility, to give all the fans the best possible reporting about Euroleague Basketball. We, as a part of one big sports media conglomerate, Ringier Sports Media Group, are already among market leaders in eight European countries thanks to our way of work and understanding sport, which is why we see this partnership as a natural step for us.,“ stated Vladimir Filipović, Editor-in-Chief of [Sportal.rs](http://Sportal.rs)

[Sportal.rs](http://Sportal.rs) is a key member of the Ringier Sports Media Group (RSMG), a network of nine national digital sports media leaders that combine their expertise with cutting-edge global technology solutions. Following the successful partnership between Euroleague Basketball and [Sportal.gr](http://Sportal.gr), the Greek edition, [Sportal.rs](http://Sportal.rs) is now proud to join the Euroleague Basketball Premium Media Partner program, continuing the tradition of delivering high-quality content to basketball fans.

The extensive coverage on [Sportal.rs](http://Sportal.rs) will encompass all participating teams in the top European basketball competitions, catering to the ever-growing demand for engaging and informative basketball content.