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Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2025-11-06T17:45:00.000Z)

Tai Odiase flushes it down after a sweet alley-oop pass from Elijah Bryant!

Alley-oop from Odiase! Motorola Magic Moment

Dubai Basketball v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-11-06T18:00:00.000Z)

Tai Odiase swats away a McKinley Wright layup on the first quarter buzzer!

What a rejection by Tai Odiase! Motorola Magic Moment

Dan Oturu storms through and dunks with aplomb after a Vasa Micic assist!



Dan Oturu throws it down! Motorola Magic Moment

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens has extended the contract of four-time EuroLeague champion Kostas Sloukas, the club announced Thursday afternoon. Sloukas, a team captain and one of EuroLeague all-time greats, is now signed with the Greens until the end of the 2026-27 season.

Panathinaikos extends four-time champ Kostas Sloukas

[Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/) has extended the contract of four-time EuroLeague champion [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/), the club announced Thursday afternoon. Sloukas, a team captain and one of EuroLeague all-time greats, is now signed with the Greens until the end of the 2026-27 season.

Sloukas joined Panathinaikos in the summer of 2024 from archrival Olympiacos Piraeus, and in his first season wearing green led Panathinaikos to the 2024 EuroLeague championship as the 2024 Final Four MVP. That was the Green's seventh EuroLeague title, and the fourth for Sloukas who also won a pair of EuroLeague crowns with Olympiacos in 2012 and 2013 as well one with Fenerbahce Istanbul in 2017.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="el" dir="ltr">Η ΚΑΕ Παναθηναϊκός AKTOR βρίσκεται στην ευχάριστη θέση να ανακοινώσει την επέκταση της συνεργασίας της με τον αρχηγό μας, Κώστα Σλούκα, μέχρι το καλοκαίρι του 2027!<br><br>___________________________________________________<br><br>Panathinaikos BC AKTOR is pleased to announce the extension… <a href="https://t.co/XXuuvBI1SX">pic.twitter.com/XXuuvBI1SX</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@Paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr/status/1986438912441499846?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sloukas, who is averaging 9.0 points, 4.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds this season, is one of the most accomplished players in EuroLeague history. Honored as a member of All-25 EuroLeague Team earlier this year, Sloukas was named to the 2018-19 All-EuroLeague First Team and earned All-EuroLeague Second Team honors in 2021-22 and 2023-24.

He has taken part in eight EuroLeague Championship Games and made it to the Final Four 11 times: five with Olympiacos, four with Fenerbahce and twice with Panathinaikos.

Sloukas ranks second all-time in games played (435), second in assists (1,929), seventh in scoring (4,134 points), fourth in total PIR (5,161) and tied for 10th in three-pointers made (518).

Born in Thessaloniki, Sloukas started his career with local clubs Megas Alexandros and Mandoulides before joining Olympiacos in 2008. He was sent out on a loan to play for hometown Aris Thessaloniki in the 2010-11 season, and upon returning, Sloukas helped Olympiacos win back-to-back EuroLeague titles. He also won the Intercontinental Cup in 2013, two Greek League championships (2012, 2015) and a Greek Cup (2010) before joining Fenerbahce in 2015.

The Greek guard added to his EuroLeague success by bringing a first-ever championship to Fenerbahce in 2017, and the team reached the EuroLeague Championship Game in both 2016 and 2018, too. Sloukas won three consecutive Turkish League titles from 2016 to 2018, as well as three straight Turkish Cups from 2018 to 2020.

In the summer of 2020, Sloukas returned to Olympiacos. Over the three seasons with the Reds, Sloukas won back-to-back Greek League and Cup doubles in 2022 and 2023. The team also had back-to-back appearances in the EuroLeague Final Four, with the Reds falling in the semifinals to eventual champion Anadolu Efes Istanbul, and then in the final to Real Madrid in 2023. Sloukas has been a member of the Greek national team, and won a bronze medal at EuroBasket 2025 in September. 

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The veteran point guard will stay with the Greens for at least another season

Check out the best plays of BKT EuroCup Round 6 and see who had the best of them.

EuroCup Round 6: Top 10 plays

The MVP honor for Round 6 of the BKT EuroCup season was shared by three players, who each accumulated a PIR of 37. 

Round 6 tri-MVPs: Bryce Jones, Jared Harper, James Karnik

The MVP honor for Round 6 of the BKT EuroCup season was shared by three players, who each accumulated a PIR of 37.

[Bryce Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/bryce-jones/012621/) played a leading role in getting Aris Thessaloniki Betsson back to winning ways, with the Greek side beating Slask Wroclaw 85-78. The point guard finished with a career-high 28 points, having made 4-of-8 two-pointers, 1-of-1 three-pointers and 17-of-18 free throws, as well as 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 10 fouls drawn, good for a career-best 37 PIR. His 17 free throws made are the joint second most all-time. This is the second time that Jones has earned MVP of the Round honors this season, having also achieved this honor in Round 1.

[Jared Harper](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jared-harper/011970/) had his best performance of the season so far as Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem downed the previously unbeaten Bahcesehir College Istanbul 82-90 on the road. He posted a season-high 37 PIR after netting a season-best 27 points on 7-of-9 two-point attempts, 2-of-4 triples and 7-of-7 free throws, in addition to 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 9 fouls drawn, and zero turnovers. This is Harper’s seventh career MVP of the Round award and his second this season after taking home this honor in Round 5.

[James Karnik](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/james-karnik/013884/) marked his final appearance for Neptunas Klaipeda in style during a 100-87 triumph over BAXI Manresa. Karnik ended the night with 25 points on 10-of-15 two-pointers and 5-of-6 free throws, together with 13 rebounds, of which 6 were on the offensive end, 2 steals and 7 fouls drawn. He posted career highs in index rating, points, offensive rebounds, rebounds and steals en route to the first MVP of the Round honor of his six-game EuroCup career.

The fourth-best PIR in Round 6 belonged to Bahcesehir’s Malachi Flynn, who tied his career best with a 32 PIR in his team’s defeat to Jerusalem. Flynn posted a career-high 28 points on 7-of-12 two-pointers, 4-of-9 threes and 2-of-3 free throws, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 6 fouls drawn and zero turnovers.

Rounding out the list of top performers is Dolomiti Energia Trento’s DeVante Jones, who had 21 points on 4-of-9 twos, 1-of-3 triples and 10-of-14 free throws, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 13 fouls drawn, good for a career-high 31 PIR, in his team’s 78-74 win against Lietkabelis Panevezys.

### Individual highs: Arnas Velicka, Neptunas, 14 assists

Malachi Flynn and Bryce Jones led all players in scoring in Round 6 with 28 points apiece. U-BT Cluj-Napoca guard Fatts Russell leads the EuroCup in scoring with 24.0 points per game.

James Karnik pulled down a round-high 13 rebounds this week. Veolia Towers Hamburg big man Zacharie Perrin tops the rebounding charts with 10.0 boards per night.

Arnas Velicka of Neptunas Klaipeda dished 14 assists in Round 6, more than any other player. He is also the leader in assists this season with 8.2 dimes per contest.

Robbie Beran of NINERS Chemnitz and Yogi Ferrell of Buducnost VOLI Podgorica made 4 steals apiece in Round 6, the most this week. Turk Telekom Ankara’s Dogus Ozdemiroglu leads the EuroCup in this category with 2.5 steals per game.

Nine players – Turk Telekom trio Kyle Alexander, Berkan Durmaz and Emircan Kosut, Aris’s Jake Forrester, Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse’s Ricky Lindo, Buducnost’s Juwan Morgan, Umana Reyer Venice’s Amedeo Tessitori, and London Lions duo Deane Williams and Johnathan Williams – made a round-high 2 blocks apiece. Manresa’s Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu is this season’s top shot-blocker with 1.6 rejections per night.

Six players recorded a double-double in Round 6: James Karnik (25 points, 13 rebounds), Arnas Velicka (12 points, 14 assists), Jerusalem’s Austin Wiley (14 points, 10 rebounds), Bahcesehir’s Trevion Williams (11 points, 11 rebounds), Bourg’s Kevin Kokila (12 points, 11 rebounds), and Manresa’s Hugo Benitez (10 points, 10 assists).

It's nice to be in a place where every game matters.

Before I went to Dubai, I spent three seasons in San Antonio eight years ago, and it was kind of a similar approach there: every game matters. I was coached by Gregg Popovich, who was adamant that the regular season was basically preparation for the playoffs. But during the season, there are so many games that it can sometimes feel like nobody really cares about them. You win or lose, and it doesn’t matter as much. That’s why it’s great to be back in the EuroLeague, where every game is competitive and every game counts. It’s great to feel that energy again.

 

Whatever time I have left, I just want to enjoy the game. 

Whether I’m the leader or not doesn’t matter to me as much. My main goal is to collect wins and help the team. And, of course, a big upside for me is helping to build a team culture and seeing that growth over time. The EuroLeague is more competitive now than when I left in 2016, with teams at a much closer level of strength. Back when I played 9-10 years ago, there were clear differences between the powerhouses like Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, Real Madrid and the bottom teams fighting just to make the playoffs. Now, every game feels up for grabs. You might have a favorite, but anything can happen once the game starts.

 

I mentioned I left for the NBA in 2016.

That year, I helped Baskonia reach the Final Four, which was a memorable season. If I’m not mistaken, I came back from an ACL injury at the end of January and joined a team that was already strong, with good playoff and Final Four potential. The team had great chemistry, both offensively and defensively, and everyone knew their role. As a shooter, when the team is clicking, I can just step in and make things even better. Unfortunately we lost the semifinal, which was tough. It’s hard to find motivation after a loss like that, especially when you know you had a chance to make the final – and maybe even win.

 

But before all that, nearly at the end of the Top 16, I hit a game-winning shot against Real Madrid.

That’s one of those moments I’ll always remember. Every year around the same time, that video pops up on social media and it brings back those memories. More importantly, that shot put us in second place in the group and put us in great position for the playoffs and qualifying for the Final Four. If you watch the video, you’ll see Baskonia’s mascot, Aker, got a little carried away and stepped on the court before it was all over.

 

VIDEO - BERTANS SHOT

 

Honestly, at the time, I didn’t even notice. I was so caught up in the emotional rollercoaster. I thought, "There’s still time left," and switched into defensive mode, knowing that Real had players who could pull off crazy full-court shots at the worst possible time. I didn’t even realize the mascot was on the court until I watched the video. Looking back, that part is pretty funny.

 

I went back to Vitoria recently, and when they introduced the teams and called my name, I got a warm welcome with some applause. That was a nice feeling.

 

As I said, I’m enjoying my time in Dubai.

 

The most important thing is taking it step by step and building the culture. We’re working on getting the city more engaged, bringing in more fans to the games. From day one in the ABA League until now, we’ve seen steady improvement. Dubai’s economic capabilities provide a great setup for future success, but you can’t just buy wins. You have to build the team, create chemistry. It takes time. For a team to succeed, it can’t just be about one player. The name on the front of the jersey is more important than the name on the back. That’s what the club is aiming for, and it’s our job as players to help foster that.

 

VIDEO - HIGHLIGHTS

 

Dubai is such a multinational city. There are hundreds of different nationalities here, and most of them follow basketball. Whether they support teams from Spain, Germany, or the Balkans, basketball is popular. I don’t think I’ve ever stepped into a restaurant without running into a Partizan or Crvena Zvezda fan. It’s up to us to bring the kind of basketball that gets people excited and makes them want to support us. I’m even noticing more local fans coming to the games. That’s great for the sport and for the region’s basketball culture.

 

One time, I was taking my kids to school and some older kids, maybe 10 or 11, came running out of the elevator, screaming my name. I didn’t expect that in Dubai! For our first year playing and competing, I think we’ve done a great job.

 

It’s very likely that Dubai is the last stop before my retirement.

 

I didn’t expect to play in the EuroLeague again so soon. When I signed a three-year deal, I thought maybe in the last year I’d have a chance to play in the EuroLeague. To have the opportunity in just the second year is unbelievable. Having a chance to play at this level with Dubai is incredible.

Davis Bertans: ‘It’s very likely that Dubai is the last stop before my retirement'

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade-Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens | Round 9 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-11-05T19:00:00.000Z)

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Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade rolled on imperiously as it celebrated a seventh successive win in the EuroLeague, beating Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 86-68 at home as the Serbian team improved to 7-2 while the Greens dropped to 5-4.

Vintage Crvena Zvezda breaks Panathinaikos jinx and ties longest winning streak

[Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/) rolled on imperiously as it celebrated a seventh successive win in the EuroLeague, beating [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/) 86-68 at home as the Serbian team improved to 7-2 while the Greens dropped to 5-4.

Having tied its longest winning streak in Europe’s premier club competition dating back to the 2016-2017 season, Zvezda also ended a seven-game losing streak against the Greek side, offering its fans a sense of déjà vu with a vintage performance.

It brought back instant memories of an 81-48 drubbing of Panathinaikos on November 4, 2021. Almost four years ago to the day, Zvezda romped to its last previous win over the competition’s 2024 champs and for long spells on Wednesday night, it looked like the hosts might emulate the accomplishment.

Zvezda dominated from start to finish and having carved out a massive 67-40 lead through the opening three quarters, the hosts took their foot off the gas in the fourth as Panathinaikos closed in to make it 78-67. The home team then hit top gear again in the dying minutes and put the icing on the cake with an 8-1 run to close out the contest and go top of the standings.

Once again, versatile point guard [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/) stood out with an impressive tally of 14 points, 9 boards and 7 assists, while big man [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) posted 14 points and 8 rebounds. [Ognjen Dobric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ognjen-dobric/004007/) racked up 10 points and 5 boards to underline Zvezda’s smooth display.

[Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/) paced Panathinaikos on 16 points and [Cedi Osman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/cedi-osman/004088/) added 14, but the team’s pack leader [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) had a forgettable night as he scored a mere 6 points, shooting 2-of-7 from the floor in the wake of Zvezda’s superb defense.

Coach Sasa Obradovic’s hailed his team’s aggressive pressure which forced Panathinaikos to shoot 0-of-10 from the floor in the first quarter, with Zvezda winning the battle of the boards 44-31 as it took full advantage of injuries to the Greek side’s big men.

“We lost a little bit of energy and focus in the fourth quarter as we had a big lead but we’re going to enjoy the moment,” Obradovic said in his post-game comments. “I am proud of the team for their die-hard attitude and as long as we play tough defense, we are always in with a chance of winning. 

“We did a great job on Nunn, we deserved the win and we move on. We have to acknowledge that the schedule has so far played into our hands, hence we now face a cluster of road games and there will be no resting on laurels.”

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With half a dozen key players sidelined by injuries, Zvezda made light of their absence thanks to immaculate teamwork which saw the home team dish out 21 assists while giving Panathinaikos preciously little room to operate. The frustrated Nunn looked a pale shadow of the star player who led the Greens to the 2024 EuroLeague title, as Miller-McIntyre stole the spotlights and ran the show at both ends of the floor. The point guard stayed humble as ever, though, stressing that he wasn’t entirely happy with the performance after Zvezda appeared to go through the motions in the fourth quarter. 

“Honestly, my first thought is that we didn’t do enough in the fourth quarter. It’s a long season and this is the second game in a row that we had a very big lead and then got relaxed in the home straight,” he said.

“I think we need to finish games better but at the end of the day I am happy that we win. We want to prove that we are a good team in every game and every practice but like I always say, celebrate tonight and tomorrow it’s back to work.”

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Panathinaikos head coach Ergin Ataman looked strikingly indifferent as his team took a beating through the opening three quarters, showing very little emotion on the bench as Zvezda built its lead in a fervent atmosphere inside the Belgrade Arena. Ataman acknowledged that his team lacked zest and guile against a fired-up rival, having come to life when it was too late for the Greek outfit.

“Some players showed character in the last seven or eight minutes but it wasn’t enough,” he said.” We played terrible offense and made incredible mistakes in the first quarter, after which we lost control and there was no way back.”

With Zvezda firing on all cylinders under Obradovic as he keeps capturing the headlines in his second stint at the Serbian giant, one must wonder whether a degree of complacency has crept into Panathinaikos whose patchy form suggests that the team, if body language is anything to go by, is just not the sum of its parts at present. 

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Game News

The Serbian team made it seven in a row and also snapped its seven-game losing streak against the Greens 

Umana Reyer Venice-Veolia Towers Hamburg | Round 6 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Umana Reyer Venice v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2025-11-05T19:00:00.000Z)

Umana Reyer Venice overcame a rough first quarter to totally dominate Hamburg Towers, eventually winning 90-55 for the club's best point differential in a EuroCup game

Resurgent Reyer humbles Hamburg for record victory

"We are ready,” affirmed Umana Reyer Venice coach Neven Spahija, before earning a club record 35-point victory over a winless Veolia Towers Hamburg team.

Despite some travel disruption, Spahija’s team won a recent domestic game while playing below the level they would like. With optimum preparation, they didn’t have such issues on Wednesday night, as they overcame a rough first quarter to totally dominate their German opponents, eventually winning 90-55 – the club's best point differential in a EuroCup game, beating their previous record of 26.

No strangers to adversity this season, the Venetians have bounced back from losing their first two EuroCup games of the season. The only game they have lost since then was by a single point in overtime, to U-BT Cluj-Napoca. Reyer now holds a 3-3 record and is showing no signs of stopping the momentum.

“We played the game just as we practiced. Everybody was ready, everybody was healthy and we shared the minutes. The energy was the right energy,” said Spahija.

As well as sharing minutes, they shared the offensive load, unselfishly scoring as a unit throughout, primarily doing the majority of their damage in the paint. Each Reyer player made a dent in the scoring column, creating extreme challenges for Hamburg, who could not contain them. Kyle Wiltjer was the headlining act, recording 12 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists. Smashing another club EuroCup record, Reyer also totalled 56 rebounds, commanding the boards with ease.

“It feels great. EuroCup’s a tough competition, so every time we win, we want to be happy as a group,” said Wiltjer. “We need to be unselfish and be a complete team. Right now, we’re playing great defense and attacking unselfishly, so just have to keep being positive.”

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Positivity is harder to come by for Hamburg, which fell to 0-6 with the brutal loss. Still winless in European and domestic competition, Coach Benka Barloschsky’s side are desperate for a change of fortune. Though the loss will hurt, the young head coach found silver linings in how his team looked when executing properly.

“I think that when we stuck to the plan and we created the shots that we wanted to create, there were some opportunities,” Barloschky said. “We didn’t take our opportunities tonight, we didn’t make the shots from the three-point line, didn’t finish at the rim. When we defended 5-on-5, we looked well, but obviously when you don’t make shots, it invites the other team to run, which is what Venice does best, they run, they play very fast and that’s what blew the game open tonight.”

In their desperate quest for a win, Hamburg will face Slask Wroclaw (2-3) on Tuesday. Elsewhere, Reyer hopes to carry its brilliant form to Slovenia on Wednesday, when it competes against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana in a tough clash.

The 35-point margin of victory was the most in Reyer history

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson-Slask Wroclaw | Round 6 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson v Slask Wroclaw (2025-11-05T18:00:00.000Z)

ratiopharm ulm made some big changes in the offseason, bringing in important new parts to the team. But it was two returners from last season who really carried the German side to an important home victory over the London Lions to end a losing streak. 

Balanced Ulm ends losing skid thanks to returning players 

[ratiopharm ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/ratiopharm-ulm/ulm/) made some big changes in the offseason, bringing in important new parts to the team. But it was two returners from last season who really carried the German side to an important home victory over the [London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/london-lions/lli/) to end a losing streak. 

Ulm had lost its last five games in all competitions – including two in the BKT EuroCup – before getting a balanced effort in holding on for an 87-86 win to improve to a 4-2 record in Group B. 

“We had six players in double figures, which is something we had been wanting. We wanted to get the ball moving again - play with a style that the opponent doesn’t know who’s going to get the next basket,” said Ulm head coach Ty Harrelson.

[Nelson Weidemann](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/nelson-weidemann/006245/) scored 17 points, [Len Schoormann](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/len-schoormann/009180/) had 14 points, [Chris Ledlum](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/christopher-ledlum/013968/) picked up 11 and [Tobias Jensen](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tobias-jensen/010726/), [Malik Osborne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/malik-osborne/013916/) and [Diego Garavaglia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/diego-garavaglia/012115/) chipped in 10 points apiece. 

Weidemann was excellent all game but drained two big three-pointers in the final 3 minutes while also tallying 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Jensen also had 3 assists and 3 steals.

“Once we lost the lead down the stretch, a couple of our returners – Nelson Weidemann and Tobias Jensen – made really big plays,” Harrelson said. 

Ulm used a 15-4 run spanning halftime for a 48-36 lead. But London answered right back with a 2-16 surge to pull ahead. The hosts punched back with eight of the next 10 points and never let London reclaim the lead.

London was down 80-73 with under 2 minutes to go and [Kameron McGusty](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/kameron-mcgusty/014111/) converted back-to-back three-point plays to pull within one point. Weidemann hit his second late triple at the other end and Ulm finished the game from the line – Schoormann knocking down two with 16 seconds to go and Garavaglia making the winning ones with 2.7 seconds remaining. 

“I think Len Schoormann played a great game today,” Harrelson said. “He drove the ball, he made some nice passes and some big plays.”

Schoormann, who contributed 1 rebound, 1 assist and 3 steals, added: “We moved the ball side to side pretty well. We played as a team and tried to keep their points down.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Die Löwen gebändigt 💪<br><br>Nach einer spannenden Crunchtime besiegen wir die <a href="https://twitter.com/LondonLions?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LondonLions</a> mit 87:86. <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> |📷 Florian Achberger <a href="https://t.co/FBhEe4PcVQ">pic.twitter.com/FBhEe4PcVQ</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/1986169909747847602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ulm’s defense did a good job forcing London into miscues with 22 turnovers – the key number in the game, according to London head coach Tautvydas Sabonis.

“Twenty-two turnovers is 22 times we can’t shoot, 22 times we can’t get a rebound. In a game you lose by one point, that says it all,” the Lions coach said. 

London fell to 2-4 in the group as it could not take advantage of a career-high 23 points from [Tarik Phillip](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tarik-phillip/009649/) while McGusty had 18 points. 

Ulm’s defense has struggled all year with 94.6 points per game allowed, the second-most in the league. But London had the worst offense in the EuroCup with just 72.8 points per game. 

“We played really good defense in the first half. I am just proud of how our team found a way to win in the end,” Harrelson said.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What the Helly, Nelly! 🤪<br>17 Punkte, 4 Rebounds und 3 Assists <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://t.co/9cwS6A1Yrr">pic.twitter.com/9cwS6A1Yrr</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/1986172034800320889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Nelson Weidemann and Tobias Jensen helped carry the German side past the London Lions

Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem made a statement win, handing Bahcesehir College its first loss of the season with an 82-90 victory on Wednesday in Round 6 of the BKT EuroCup

Jerusalem holds firm to stop Bahcesehir’s perfect run

Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem made a statement win, handing Bahcesehir College its first loss of the season with an 82-90 victory. Staying composed and in control for most of the night, the visitors held their ground even as Bahcesehir mounted a late comeback in the fourth quarter, sealing a well-earned win on the road.

‘‘It’s a big one for us.’’ Jared Harper said after the game. ‘‘I know that they are the first in the group right now, we were just looking to come out here and prove ourselves. I feel like we’ve had a lot of ups and downs to start the season, but we came out here and proved that we are one of the best teams in the competition and I feel like we did that as a team tonight.’’

Harper set the tone from the opening minutes, taking control early and leading Jerusalem with 15 points in the first half. The American guard attacked the paint with purpose, exploiting gaps in Bahcesehir's defense and dictating the tempo with his one-on-one creation. He kept the pressure on throughout the night and finished with 27 points, 4 assists and a game-high PIR of 37.

Jerusalem attacked the basket with purpose on offense, finishing the game with a 58% two-point shooting rate. Points in transition proved critical throughout the night, keeping the visitors in control even as Bahcesehir tried to fight back late.

Austin Wiley dominated the paint, scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds for a double-double, asserting an inside presence that Bahcesehir struggled to match. Justin Smith also contributed with 16 points, many of which were set up by his teammates through pick-and-rolls.

The key factor in stopping Bahcesehir, which had been unbeaten while averaging 94.0 points per game, was Jerusalem’s defense. From the opening tip, Hapoel protected the paint effectively, limiting easy opportunities for Bahcesehir.

After the balanced performance, Coach Yonatan Alon reflected on the win: ‘‘I think the key was to play a little bit faster and start the offense quick and to play with pace. And defense, to do the right stops. Obviously, they took 20 offensive rebounds; this is unacceptable.’

‘‘It’s a big win, it’s a good result for us. But like I say every week, we still can play much better. We still can take much more for ourselves we are on the way, we will be there.’’

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Both teams struggled from beyond the arc throughout the game, with Jerusalem shooting just 27.8% and Bahcesehir hitting 29.4% from three. Yovel Zoosman was critical for Jerusalem from deep, knocking down 3 three-pointers to help his team maintain control.

Reflecting on the win, Zoosman said: “I think we had the right mindset tonight, even when they came back. They’re a very good team and we knew they’d make their runs. A team with a lot of talent. We stayed with it, stayed focused, and didn't lose concentration.”

For Bahcesehir, Malachi Flynn carried the offense early, pouring in 28 points to keep his team within reach. Hunter Hale emerged in the second half, fueling their late push with 12 points, including three timely three-pointers. Trevion Williams held down the paint with a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds, but despite their efforts, Bahcesehir couldn’t fully close the gap.

In Round 7, Hapoel Jerusalem will face Neptunas Klaipeda, while Bahcesehir will be on the road for their game against Aris Thessaloniki Betsson.

Reigning EuroCup MVP Jared Harper led the way for the Jerusalemites 

Bahcesehir College Istanbul v Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem (2025-11-05T17:00:00.000Z)

Coach Igor Milicic's team snapped a three-game losing streak in Group A


Aris's first-half defense seals the deal 

Sometimes, basketball comes down to something as simple as the ball not going in. That’s exactly what Slask Wroclaw experienced in the first quarter of its Round 6 game against Aris Thessaloniki Betsson. From missed dunks to unforced turnovers, everything went wrong for Slask, resulting in a negative record that had stood for over two decades.

Slask missed its first seven shots—five of them from beyond the arc—without committing a single turnover. Aris’s defense was sharp, and it paid off. [Arnas Kulboka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/arnoldas-kulboka/006180/) and [Bryce Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/bryce-jones/012621/) combined for 8 points in a 10-0 opening run that allowed the hosts to take control of the game from the very beginning. [Jakub Urbaniak](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jakub-urbaniak/012777/) attempted a dunk, but the ball hit the front of the rim, bounced up, and fell through the net for Slask’s first basket of the game. Just a minute later, Urbaniak had another uncontested dunk attempt, which he incredibly missed.

Things continued to unravel. [Issuf Sanon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/issuf-sanon/011947/) came off the bench and missed an uncontested layup—the ball simply went in and out. [Stefan Djordjevic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/stefan-dordevic/006977/), who had been an 80.0% free throw shooter this season, missed all four of his attempts from the line in the first quarter. Djordjevic scored around the basket at the end of the quarter to bring Slask within 21-6.

Slask made just 2 of 18 field goal attempts in the first quarter, missed all 7 of its three-point shots, and finished with a team PIR of -4. The team didn’t execute poorly, but missing open shots and failing to find effective ways to break Aris’s defense led to a historic low.

"They punched us in the mouth in the first quarter," Slask guard [Noah Kirkwood](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/noah-kirkwood/013920/) said at halftime. "We are not playing together right now. We are not playing our brand of basketball and we have to bring something, and that comes with energy in the second half."

It was Slask’s worst scoring quarter in its EuroCup history. The previous low was 7 points in the second quarter of a 59-57 home win against Telekom Baskets Bonn on January 18, 2005.

"I think what's most important is that we played defense," Kulboka said at the break. "With defense comes everything, offense is flowing but everything starts on the defensive end and I think that if we control the defensive rebound a little bit better, we are going to be up \[by\] 40."

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Of course, it takes two to tango. Aris played a solid game, snapping a three-game losing streak. The hosts extended their lead to 31-8 and went on to control the game, backed by a loud and passionate crowd. Slask needed 13 three-point shots to bury its first, when Sanon downed one off the dribble with less than 3 minutes left in the first half. The hosts used their physicality to dominate the boards and go to the foul line often. Added to Slask's 25 missed shots before the break, Aris won the battle of the boards 24-18, made 7 of 11 two-pointers (63.6% 2FG) and 21 of 22 free throws (95.5% FT). All that gave Aris a 50-30 halftime lead.

"We were soft. We did everything that we prepared but missed seven layups," Slask coach [Ainars Bagatskis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/slask-wroclaw/wro/bagatskis-ainars) said. "I don't know what is the team practicing if you miss seven layups, and we made some of their team's players like real superstars. They did whatever they wanted. We have to be playing with respect, first of all."

Slask got the message and fought back, getting within 81-76 in the final minute. Jones sealed Aris's victory from the free throw line. Jones was the best player on the floor, finishing the game with 28 points on 17-of-18 free throw shooting for a PIR of 35. After the game, Jones was glad that his team stopped Slask's fourth-quarter comeback.

"Up 20 points, sometimes you tend to get relaxed but we are not in no position to be relaxed at all. I am happy we came out with the win at the end of the day, but we still have a lot of work on, a lot to improve. That's about it, I am happy that we won," Jones said. "Being up by a lot of points, sometimes you might think the game is over, but this is one of the best competitions in the world. Everybody is going to fight for each possession, nobody is going to give up. Historic things happen all the time. I am just happy it didn't happen tonight."