Name: Fantasy Challenge Podcast: Sasha's Corner debuts this week in Episode 3
Channel: Euroleague Basketball

You were probably expecting to see señor Javier Gancedo for the Round 3 fantasy tips, but since I outscored the Fantasy Guru in last week's EuroCup Fantasy Challenge, here I am!

Fantasy tips, Round 3: Hopping on the wave

You were probably expecting to see señor Javier Gancedo for the Round 3 fantasy tips, but since I outscored the Fantasy Guru in last week's EuroCup Fantasy Challenge, here I am!

My objective is to help your fantasy team by recommending players who have started to find their rhythm, or in one case a player who I’m convinced is primed for a bounce-back performance. But enough with the pleasantries – these are my five fantasy tips for Round 3.

### Devon Dotson, Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (12.6 credits)

I’ll let you in on a secret. Last season when [Devon Dotson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/devon-dotson/013285/) was playing for Joventut Badalona, he immediately became one of my favorite players in the EuroCup. Now, he’s the head of the snake for a Besiktas side that has to be viewed as a contender to win the whole thing. After a decent performance in Round 1, Dotson elevated his play in Round 2 and I expect him to keep that momentum going at home to NINERS Chemnitz on Wednesday night.

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### Cheickh Niang, Dolomiti Energia Trento (4.8 credits)

While Saliou Niang is earning rave reviews in his rookie EuroLeague season with Virtus Bologna, his 17-year-old brother [Cheickh Niang](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/cheickh-niang/013756/) is starting to make waves in the EuroCup. From a fantasy perspective, Niang had a rough start as he posted a -5.00 fantasy score in Round 1, but he turned things around in Round 2 by recording 8.80 fantasy points. At 4.8 credits, I really think it’s time to jump on the Cheickh Niang train before his value skyrockets.

### Jordan Usher, Turk Telekom Ankara (9.2 credits)

Remember I mentioned a player who I think is ready for a bounce-back performance this week? Well, let me introduce you to Mr. [Jordan Usher](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jordan-usher/013265/). He had a very decent debut for Turk Telekom in Round 1 (19.00 fantasy points) but didn’t enjoy a great individual night in Round 2 (-3.00 fantasy points). With Turk Telekom 0-2 heading into Round 3, I think we’ll see a big game by Usher in front of an expectant home crowd.

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### Rok Radovic, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (4.8 credits)

One player who I’ve had on my own EuroCup Fantasy Challenge team since Round 1 is [Rok Radovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/rok-radovic/009392/). Not only is he a bargain at 4.8 credits, but he’s putting up decent fantasy numbers too – 7.70 points in Round 1, then 9.90 points in Round 2. If you’re looking to fill out your team and are low on funds, the Cedevita Olimpija forward would be a very smart addition.

### Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu, Manresa (8.6 credits)

For anyone who watched Manresa in Round 2, [Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kaodirichi-akobundu-ehiogu/013845/) has to be at the forefront of your mind. He had a rough EuroCup debut in Round 1, recording a -3.00 fantasy score, but his all-action display against Slask Wroclaw last week saw him earn an 18.70 fantasy score. With Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem coming to Pavello Nou Congost on Wednesday night, I would fancy Akobundu-Ehiogu to put his fingerprints on the game once again, which can only spell good news for fantasy managers.

More EuroCup Fantasy Challenge News

Geoff Gillingham is here to offer fantasy managers some recommendations for this week

London Lions v Dolomiti Energia Trento (2025-10-16T18:30:00.000Z)

BAXI Manresa v Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (2025-10-15T18:45:00.000Z)

Besiktas GAIN Istanbul v NINERS Chemnitz (2025-10-15T17:00:00.000Z)

Umana Reyer Venice v Neptunas Klaipeda (2025-10-15T18:00:00.000Z)

Slask Wroclaw v U-BT Cluj-Napoca (2025-10-15T17:00:00.000Z)

Panionios Athens v Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (2025-10-15T16:30:00.000Z)

Lietkabelis Panevezys v ratiopharm ulm (2025-10-15T16:00:00.000Z)

Veolia Towers Hamburg v Bahcesehir College Istanbul (2025-10-14T17:30:00.000Z)

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana v Aris Thessaloniki Betsson (2025-10-14T16:30:00.000Z)

Turk Telekom Ankara v Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (2025-10-14T16:00:00.000Z)

The EuroLeague's second double-round week of the season features a very special comeback. Devin Booker began his journey in Europe’s top competition with FC Bayern Munich, a team he now faces as a player for EA7 Emporio Armani Milan.

Devin Booker returns to Munich: ‘A place with great memories’

The EuroLeague's second double-round week of the season features a very special comeback. [Devin Booker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/devin-booker/007056/) began his journey in Europe’s top competition with [FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/mun/), a team he now faces as a player for [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/).

Throughout his career, Munich has always felt like home. It was where he stepped into the spotlight and became a star.

That’s why he had two stints in the Bavarian capital, producing some of his best basketball in Bayern’s colors, a club that will always hold a special place in his heart.

“For me, it will be important not to think of this game as being any different,” The Milan big man said before boarding the plane to Munich. “Basketball is never personal. This is a basketball game, and I will approach it as another road game against a team I have great memories of.”

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1879907/devin-booker-returns-to-munich-a-place-with-great-memories/).

Game News

The Milan center is facing his former team in a very important game for both clubs

FC Bayern Munich v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2025-10-14T18:30:00.000Z)

A new feature is unveiled in Episode No. 3 of the third season of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast as All-EuroLeague forward Sasha Vezenkov delivers his fantasy tips in Sasha's Corner. The Olympiacos Piraeus star has committed to filming this segment every month and sharing his insights as a committed fantasy player.

Fantasy Challenge Podcast: Sasha's Corner debuts this week in Episode 3

A new feature is unveiled in Episode No. 3 of the third season of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast as All-EuroLeague forward [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) delivers his fantasy tips in Sasha's Corner. The [Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/) star has committed to filming this segment every month and sharing his insights as a committed fantasy player.

The rest of your favorite fantasy content is also in the episode, with co-hosts [Javier Gancedo](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fganchetto&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C8f23c17ba6e24a938a4c08ddff3a0ce8%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638947346960858240%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5ichQZ08%2B4%2BAejvWrkbiWc2ckcGKFSoR6Wz%2Fl3MdtWE%3D&reserved=0) and [Frankie Sachs](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FMrEuroleague&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C8f23c17ba6e24a938a4c08ddff3a0ce8%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638947346960894891%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qhPt96t3ngeIaZ%2FSU%2FA67vi5euxZ5OVn9QfMhhj343M%3D&reserved=0) of [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net) and Sport 24's [Vasiliki Karamouza](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fkaramouza_vas&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C8f23c17ba6e24a938a4c08ddff3a0ce8%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638947346960937569%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RuVg%2FRj%2BbH%2FiJbU%2BYkpXVo6vX%2B39lXvvomI9gNtMJLs%3D&reserved=0) discussing the latest EuroLeague injuries and news as well as strategies for Rounds 4 and 5 this week. 

The trio talks about Zalgiris Kaunas's red-hot start, the backcourt situations at FC Bayern Munich and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, and Dan Oturu's emergence as a top-choice center. Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki, of course, reveal their teams for Round 4 as well and react to questions sent in by Fantasy Podcast viewers. Enjoy this episode and best of luck to our fantasy friends in this week's games.

More EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge News

Star forward Sasha Vezenkov shares his fantasy insights on the podcast in what will be a recurring monthly segment

Real Madrid v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2025-10-15T18:45:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2025-10-15T18:45:00.000Z)

Virtus Bologna v AS Monaco (2025-10-15T18:30:00.000Z)

Valencia Basket v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-10-15T18:30:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2025-10-15T18:15:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2025-10-14T18:15:00.000Z)

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v FC Barcelona (2025-10-14T17:00:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Zalgiris Kaunas (2025-10-14T18:00:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Dubai Basketball (2025-10-14T17:45:00.000Z)

Starting his first overseas season with 20.0 points per game in two winning efforts for Bahcesehir College Istanbul in the BKT EuroCup Regular Season, Malachi Flynn is hoping for more of the same all the way to a championship, which would secure the Istanbul side a spot in next year’s EuroLeague.

Malachi Flynn seeks EuroCup championship: ‘That’s what we’re all here for’

Starting his first overseas season with 20.0 points per game in two winning efforts for [Bahcesehir College Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/bahcesehir-college-istanbul/bah/) in the BKT EuroCup Regular Season, [Malachi Flynn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/malachi-flynn/013908/) is hoping for more of the same all the way to a championship, which would secure the Istanbul side a spot in next year’s EuroLeague.

“Absolutely,” the 27-year-old point guard told Eurohoops when asked about the team’s main goal for the 2025-26 campaign. “That's what we're all here for. Obviously, we’ve got to go out game by game and prove it. Nothing's going to be given to us, but I think we definitely have that potential.”

Naturally, his strong performances have already sparked interest from other European clubs.

“To be honest, I’m not really worried about what’s being said,” Flynn said. “The main thing is what’s going on within these walls – who’s on the team – and I’m committed to this team. I think we’ve got a pretty good thing going right now.”

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1879769/malachi-flynn-talks-bahcesehir-koleji-eurocup/).

More Bahcesehir News

During the offseason, the 27-year-old confirmed Bahcesehir’s plans to contend for the BKT EuroCup title

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade has been hit hard by injuries early this season, and the latest player to go down is guard Tyson Carter. The American guard was hospitalized over the weekend with a suspected pulmonary embolism, a condition which was unfortunately confirmed on Monday.

Zvezda's Tyson Carter facing extended absence with pulmonary embolism

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade has been hit hard by injuries early this season, and the latest player to go down is guard [Tyson Carter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tyson-carter/011305/). The American guard was hospitalized over the weekend with a suspected pulmonary embolism, a condition which was unfortunately confirmed on Monday.

Carter had a case of a bad cough and some abdomen and chest pain upon the team's return from a [Round 3 victory](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/E2025/30/#boxscore) over Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, which resulted in him being checked in to hospital. Some tests are still being done so there is still no prognosis on the recovery timeline, however Carter seems to be facing a lengthy absence.

In his first three EuroLeague games, Carter averaged 14.7 points, tied for the second best on the team, while shooting 40.0% from three-point land. He also posted 2.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists.

New head coach Sasa Obradovic, who was [officially announced](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/sasa-obradovic-returns-to-crvena-zvezda/) on Saturday following club's decision to [part ways with Ioannis Sfairopoulos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/crvena-zvezda-parts-ways-with-coach-ioannis-sfairopoulos/), will have a severely depleted roster at his disposal for double-round home tilts against undefeated Zalgiris Kaunas (Tuesday) and Real Madrid (Friday).

The players missing in action after getting injured early this season or during preseason are Jasiel Rivero (foot injury), Isaiah Canaan, who [suffered an ACL injury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/crvena-zvezda-loses-isaiah-canaan-to-acl-injury/), and Devonte' Graham, Ognjen Dobric and Uros Plavsic (all ankle injuries), while Joel Bolomboy has been out since last season after foot injury.

Final medical checks are being made in Belgrade to determine recovery timeline

Shake Milton to miss Partizan's double-round trip to Spain

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade registered an 81-86 road win at Split in the Adriatic League over the weekend, and it did so with only 11 players available as [Shake Milton](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shake-milton/014007/), [Vanja Marinkovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/vanja-marinkovic/004761/) and [Mario Nakic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mario-nakic/007632/) all missed out.

While Nakic will be sidelined for a while with a knee problem, and Marinkovic was back in training when the team returned to Belgrade, the team will be without Milton in the double-round week due to an ankle sprain. The American guard hurt his ankle in Partizan's [Round 3 win](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/partizan-edges-efes-as-obradovic-beats-compatriot-kokoskov-in-their-first-clash/) over Anadolu Efes Istanbul.

"Milton will definitely not travel to Spain," coach Zeljko Obradovic told reporters after practice on Monday. "The medical team's assessment is that it is better for him to stay in Belgrade, and hopefully he will be back in practice when we return."

Partizan, which has won its last two games – both at home – after an opening-day loss at Dubai Basketball, travels to the Spanish capital to play Real Madrid on Wednesday before visiting Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz on Friday.

The American guard is set to miss Rounds 4 and 5

The latest double-round week will see an incoming coach attempt to end the league’s only unbeaten record, plus a rematch of a semifinal from last season. Here’s your guide to Round 4 of the EuroLeague campaign.

At a glance: This season's second double-round week is here

The latest double-round week will see an incoming coach attempt to end the league’s only unbeaten record, plus a rematch of a semifinal from last season. Here’s your guide to Round 4 of the EuroLeague campaign.

## Tuesday, October 14

### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs. FC Barcelona (19:00 CEST)

Maccabi (1-2) and Barcelona (2-1) will attempt to build more momentum when they meet in Belgrade. After breaking a club-scoring record by blazing 108 points against Valencia last week, Barca will hope last week’s star Kevin Punter and league-leading scorer Will Clyburn can keep on firing to extend a six-game winning run over Maccabi. But the home team significantly boosted its morale with a derby victory over Hapoel last time out, and possesses a potent scorer of its own in the form of Lonnie Walker (16 and 20 points in the last two games). Barca will look to use the experience of Tomas Satoransky to control the influence of Maccabi playmaker Tamir Blatt, who averages 6.3 assists per game.

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Dubai Basketball (19:45 CEST)

A pair of teams aiming to snap a two-game losing run go head-to-head as Fenerbahce (1-2) welcomes Dubai (1-2). The reigning champs desperately struggled for offensive execution in last week's home loss to Zvezda, scoring just 20 field goals. That task could be aided by the long-awaited return of shooting star Scottie Wilbekin, who suited up last week for the first time in a year without stepping onto the court. Saras Jasikevicius's team will also look to dominate defensively to deepen the long-range misery of a Dubai team which has converted a league-low 29.4% of its three-point attempts so far, and Davis Bertans in particular is seeking a return to top after making just 3 of his 12 long-range tries in the last two games.

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### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Zalgiris Kaunas (20:00 CEST)

New Zvezda (1-2) coach Sasa Obradovic faces the immediate challenge of ending surprise league leader Zalgiris's (3-0) perfect start to the season. The home team will look for inspiration from the tireless Chima Moneke, whose double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds powered last week's morale-boosting win at Fenerbahce, while recent signing Donatas Motiejunas will attempt to control the paint against his hometown club. Zalgiris's chief offensive weapon is Sylvain Francisco, who has scored 18 and 19 points in the last two games and converted 60% from three-point range so far this season. Another long-range threat comes from forward Dustin Sleva, whose trio of triples was a prominent feature of last week's commanding win at Bayern.

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### Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul (20:15 CEST)

A heavyweight matchup will see Olympiacos (2-1) seek its third straight victory as it welcomes Efes (1-2). A personal milestone will be reached by Kostas Papanikolaou as he becomes only the fifth player to make 400 EuroLeague appearances. The Reds will hope that Saben Lee and Tyler Dorsey continue to offer backcourt leadership against an Efes team powered by Shane Larkin and Nick Weiler-Babb as they aim to bounce back from consecutive losses. Ercan Osmani has been a consistent force for Efes, scoring in double digits in every game, but he now faces the enormous challenge of competing with the relentless Sasha Vezenkov, who sent another reminder of his talents by blasting 25 points to inspire a comfortable home win over Dubai last time out.

### FC Bayern Munich vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (20:30 CEST)

Returning to winning ways is the task as Bayern (1-2) welcomes Milan (1-2). Former Bayern big man Devin Booker will look to damage his old club after delivering his best Milan performance to date in last week’s loss to Monaco, combining 15 points and 8 rebounds. Booker’s physical presence could give his team valuable extra possessions against a Bayern side which has only averaged 17.7 defensive rebounds per game, the lowest tally in the league. The German team also needs to rediscover its usual long-range potency after only making 6 triples in last week’s heavy home loss to Zalgiris, while Milan will also hope that Shavon Shields and Armoni Brooks can rediscover their range after converting a combined 2 triples on 12 attempts during last week’s loss to Monaco.

## Wednesday, October 15

### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (20:15 CEST)

Panathinaikos (2-1) is gunning for its third win of the season as it welcomes an ASVEL team (1-2) targeting a first road triumph. Reigning league MVP Kendrick Nunn again demonstrated his importance to Panathinaikos by netting a dramatic game-winner at Baskonia last week, and the Greens will now look for an improved inside game after making just 51.8% of two-point attempts this season – fourth-worst in the league. ASVEL has struggled even more in that respect, making just 49.6% of two-pointers (19th in the league), so this game could be decided by effectiveness inside the paint. Glynn Watson needs to find greater accuracy for the French team after making just 33.3% of his field-goal attempts so far this season.

### Virtus Bologna vs. AS Monaco (20:30 CEST)

Monaco (2-1) is targeting a third straight victory as it travels to face a Virtus team (1-2) aiming to snap a two-game losing slide. The Roca Team boasts one of the league’s most efficient offenses, committing fewer turnovers than any other team (8.7 per game), while Virtus is next-worst in that category with an average of 16.7 ball losses. Elie Okobo has been a key part of that success for Monaco, dishing 16 assists without a turnover so far this season, while big man Daniel Theis boasts a similarly impressive stat with 17 of his 18 two-point efforts converted. Virtus is relying on an explosion from Carsen Edwards, who is seeking a return to form after making just 1 of his 7 three-point attempts in last week’s loss at Paris.

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### Valencia Basket vs. Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv (20:30 CEST)

A rematch of last season's EuroCup semifinal series will see Valencia (2-1) seek revenge against Hapoel (2-1). The Israeli team triumphed in that showdown thanks to a stellar 32-points performance from Anthony Blakeney, who has continued his form into the new season by averaging 17.7 points per game. Valencia needs to fix its defense after allowing 108 points in last week’s loss against Barcelona, while also maintaining the free-flowing style which has helped Darius Thompson average 15.7 points per game. The Spanish team has been boosted by Brancou Badio’s return from injury, while Hapoel will attempt to return to winning ways with former Valencia guard Chris Jones, who needs to take better care of the basketball after so far recording more turnovers (2.7 per game) than assists (2.0 per night).

### Real Madrid vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (20:45 CEST)

Resurgent Real (2-1) will aim for a third straight win with a visit from a Partizan team (2-1) chasing exactly the same reward. The Serbian team will run its offense through the Brown duo: leading scorer Sterling (16.7 points per game) and top distributor Carlik (5.0 assists per night). Real’s home win over ASVEL last week was chiefly facilitated by summer signing Chuma Okeke, who made 17 points without missing a shot. Real has won seven games straight against Partizan but needs to improve its three-point shooting after making just 30% from deep so far – next to worst in the league – and will take hope from the fact that Partizan has the league’s worst perimeter defense, allowing opponents to convert 46.2% of three-point attempts.

### Paris Basketball vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (20:45 CEST)

Baskonia (0-3) will attempt to change its status as the league's only winless team with a tough trip to face confident Paris (2-1). The French team's offensive leader is clearly Nadir Hifi, who ranks second in the league with 21.3 points per night with at least 4 triples in every game. But Daulton Hommes – who missed nearly all of last season through injury – showed he poses another weapon from deep by converting 60% of his triples so far. Baskonia will feel frustrated after last week’s last-second loss to Panathinaikos, but can rely on backcourt orchestration from Trent Forrest who ranks second in the league with 7.3 assists per night. In the paint, the Spanish team will rely on Tadas Sedekerskis to continue his average of 7.3 rebounds.

Andy West previews Round 4 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season

Having lost its first game by 30, the Italian team bounced back last week to overcome Buducnost on the road behind a stellar DeVante Jones (24 points and 7 assists). Trento made 72.5% of its two-point shots in that game, so will look to again control the paint against a London team which has the worst offense in the competition with just 66.0 points per game. A key man for the British team will be Deane Williams, who paired 8 points with 10 rebounds in last week’s heavy loss at Besiktas.

### London Lions

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Ovie Soko posted his career high in Index Rating with 39 for London Lions against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 18, 2022.

Ovie Soko posted his career high in Points with 22 for London Lions against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 18, 2022.

Ovie Soko posted his career high in Total rebounds with 14 for London Lions against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 18, 2022.

Ovie Soko posted his career high in Free throws made with 9 for London Lions against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 18, 2022.

Ovie Soko posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 11 for London Lions against Dolomiti Energia Trento on october 18, 2022.

Game Videos

### Dolomiti Energia Trento

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Toto Forray posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 4 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against London Lions on january 18, 2023.

 

**Season Rankings**

Selom Mawugbe is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 8,5 per game.

Selom Mawugbe is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 3 per game.

Selom Mawugbe is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 5,5 per game.

Selom Mawugbe is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,5 per game.

Devante Jones is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 7,5 per game.

Selom Mawugbe is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 78,6% per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Toto Forray is ranked fourth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 158 steals for his career.

Toto Forray is ranked first on the all-time EuroCup charts with 150 game played for his career.

Thursday’s only game will see London (0-2) seek a first victory against resurgent Trento (1-1). 

Game Facts: London vs. Trento

Hapoel star Jared Harper is aiming to hit top form after a fairly subdued start to the season, especially from long range with just 25% of three-point attempts converted. That won’t be easy against a Manresa defense which showed its toughness in last week’s win over Slask, allowing just 62 points. The big man tandem of Grant Golden (14 points) and Kaodirichi Akobundu (13 points and 3 blocked shots) functioned particularly well for the Spanish team, which will again attempt to use physicality to control the tempo against Hapoel’s dangerous offense.

### BAXI Manresa

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Hugo Benitez posted his career high in Time played with 32:33 for Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse against Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem on november 13, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Grant Golden is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 7 per game.

Grant Golden is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 5 per game.

Hugo Benitez is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 7 per game.

Hugo Benitez is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 2,5 per game.

Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 2 per game.

Grant Golden is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 6 per game.

Alex Reyes is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 86,7% per game.

**All-time Rankings**

Hugo Benitez is ranked seventh on the all-time EuroCup charts with 269,64% assists-turnovers ratio % for his career.

### Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem

 

**Season Rankings**

Justin Smith is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 2 per game.

Jared Harper is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 8 per game.

Justin Smith is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5 per game.

Hapoel (1-1) seeks a return to winning ways with a tough trip to face a Manresa team (1-1) aiming for a second straight win.

Game Facts: Manresa vs. Jerusalem

The home team needs to find its three-point shooting game after only making 31% of triples so far, and guard RJ Cole will be confident of rising to that challenge after shooting 3 of 5 from long-range in last week’s loss at Bahcesehir. Reyer struggled off the glass in that game, so needs Amedeo Tessitori to shine against a Neptunas frontcourt led by Arnas Venicka, who has averaged 10.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. The Lithuanian team will also look for more scoring heroics from Donatas Tarolis, who netted 21 in last week’s high-scoring loss to Cluj.

### Umana Reyer Venice

 

**Season Rankings**

Denzel Valentine is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 6 per game.

Amedeo Tessitori is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,5 per game.

### Neptunas Klaipeda

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Arnas Berucka posted his career high in Index Rating with 11 for Wolves Vilnius against Umana Reyer Venice on november 15, 2023.

Arnas Berucka posted his career high in Assists with 5 for Wolves Vilnius against Umana Reyer Venice on november 15, 2023.

Arnas Berucka posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 4 for Wolves Vilnius against Umana Reyer Venice on november 15, 2023.

 

**Season Rankings**

Arnas Velicka is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 26 per game.

Donatas Tarolis is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 21 per game.

Arnas Velicka is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 17,5 per game.

Donatas Tarolis is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 17 per game.

Martynas Pacevicius is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 3,5 per game.

Arnas Velicka is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 8,5 per game.

Arnas Velicka is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 3 per game.

Arnas Velicka is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,5 per game.

Arnas Velicka is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,5 per game.

A first win of the season is up for grabs as Reyer (0-2) faces Neptunas (0-2). 

Game Facts: Reyer vs. Neptunas

Slask needs an offensive improvement after scoring just 62 points in last week’s loss at Manresa, with no players scoring in double digits. Kadre Gray will look to lead the necessary upturn after failing to record any assists in Round 2, but he faces a tough task for backcourt supremacy against Cluj dynamo Fatts Russell, who has made a spectacular start to the season with 21 and 37 points in the opening two rounds. Nathan Mensah was also key to last week’s win at Neptunas with 15 points and 13 boards, so he will look to control the paint again.

### Slask Wroclaw

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Jakub Niziol posted his career high in Free throws made with 9 for Slask Wroclaw against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on october 11, 2023.

 

**Season Rankings**

Jakub Niziol is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 4,5 per game.

Noah Kirkwood is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 4,5 per game.

Blazej Kulikowski is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

### U-BT Cluj-Napoca

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Patrick Richard posted his career high in Assists with 8 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Slask Wroclaw on december 12, 2023.

 

**Season Rankings**

Daron Russell is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 30 per game.

Dusan Miletic is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 21,5 per game.

Mitchell Creek is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 21 per game.

Daron Russell is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 29 per game.

Mitchell Creek is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 19 per game.

Nathan Mensah is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 7 per game.

Nathan Mensah is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 3 per game.

Dusan Miletic is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 2,5 per game.

Nathan Mensah is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,5 per game.

Daron Russell is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 9 per game.

Mitchell Creek is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 5,5 per game.

Mitchell Creek is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 6 per game.

Daron Russell is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 4 per game.

Daron Russell is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 8 per game.

Mitchell Creek is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,5 per game.

**All-time Rankings**

Patrick Richard is ranked ninth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 64,39% 2-point % for his career.

Two teams tied in the middle of Group A go head to head as Slask (1-1) welcomes Cluj (1-1). 

Game Facts: Slask vs. Cluj-Napoca

The German team will look to control the paint through the power of Bulgarian big man Yordan Minchev, who has averaged 9.5 rebounds over the first two games, while Ty Brewer will again attempt to fire from long range after netting 4 triples in last week’s win over Lietkabelis. The home team showed its potential with a thumping win over London in Round 2, with six players in double digits led by Ante Zizic’s 17 points to showcase the variety of weapons at the disposal of coach Dusan Alimpijevic.

### Besiktas GAIN Istanbul

 

**Season Rankings**

Ante Zizic is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 4,5 per game.

Yigit Arslan is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,5 per game.

Ismael Kamagate is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 81,8% per game.

### NINERS Chemnitz

 

**Season Rankings**

Yordan Minchev is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 9,5 per game.

Yordan Minchev is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 8,5 per game.

Corey Davis Jr. is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 5,5 per game.

Ty Brewer is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 3,5 per game.

Amadou Sow is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,5 per game.

Kevin Yebo is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 5 per game.

Corey Davis Jr. is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

Corey Davis Jr. is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,5 per game.

Nike Sibande is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 100% per game.

After both teams won convincingly last week, Besiktas (1-1) and Chemnitz (1-1) will look to build more momentum when they meet in Istanbul. 

Game Facts: Besiktas vs. NINERS

The French team maintained its perfect start by downing Turk Telekom last week, powered by the versatile scoring skills of Both Gach (21 points). But Panionios has shown it possesses plenty of firepower by averaging 92.5 points in the first two games, with Jaylen Hands netting 23 points in last week’s high-scoring loss at Ulm. The distribution of Markel Starks, who dished 11 assists in that game, will also be crucial against a Bourg team relying on more backcourt inspiration from Darius McGhee (21.5 points and 5.0 assists per night).

### Panionios Athens

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Nikos Gkikas posted his career high in Assists with 10 for Promitheas Patras against Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse on february 2, 2022.

 

**Season Rankings**

Jaylen Hands is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 17 per game.

Michalis Lountzis is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 3 per game.

Markel Starks is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 7 per game.

Michalis Lountzis is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 2,5 per game.

Jaylen Hands is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 4,5 per game.

Tyler Wahl is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 4,5 per game.

Jaylen Hands is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3,5 per game.

Nate Watson is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 83,3% per game.

### Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse

 

**Season Rankings**

Darius Mcghee is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 21 per game.

Darius Mcghee is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 21,5 per game.

Kevin Kokila is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 4,5 per game.

Darius Mcghee is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 4,5 per game.

Both Gach is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,5 per game.

Darius Mcghee is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 8 per game.

Panionios (1-1) will attempt to return to winning ways with a visit from Group B leader Bourg (2-0).

Game Facts: Panionios vs. Bourg

The Lithuanian team could only muster 67 points in last week’s loss at Chemnitz, especially struggling from long range with only 5 three-pointers converted. Shooter Jamel Morris will be particularly keen to find his range after making just 3 of his 14 long-range attempts so far this season. Ulm had no such problems as it blasted 103 points past Panionis in Round 2, and will hope that Nelson Weidemann can maintain his hot hand after converting 75% of his three-point attempts across the opening two gsmes.

### Lietkabelis Panevezys

 

**Season Rankings**

Paulius Danusevicius is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 9,5 per game.

Paulius Danusevicius is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 3,5 per game.

Augustine Rubit is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 3 per game.

Paulius Danusevicius is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 6 per game.

Kristian Kullamae is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 6 per game.

Kristian Kullamae is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 2,5 per game.

Nojus Radzius is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 2,5 per game.

### ratiopharm ulm

 

**Team Record**

ratiopharm ulm recorded its highest team Steals total in EuroCup play this century, 15, against Lietkabelis Panevezys on december 19, 2023.

 

**Season Rankings**

Mark Smith is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 23,5 per game.

Mark Smith is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 18,5 per game.

Malik Osborne is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 7 per game.

Christian Sengfelder is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 7 per game.

Christian Sengfelder is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 5 per game.

Christopher Ledlum is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 5,5 per game.

Malik Osborne is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 5 per game.

Mark Smith is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 6,5 per game.

Mark Smith is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 6 per game.

Christian Sengfelder is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5,5 per game.

Tobias Jensen is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3,5 per game.

Nelson Weidemann is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

Mark Smith is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,5 per game.

Christian Sengfelder is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 7 per game.

Alec Anigbata is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 100% per game.

Lietkabelis (1-1) needs to rediscover its offense as it faces the challenge of ending Ulm’s (2-0) perfect start to the season. 

Game Facts: Lietkabelis vs. ulm

The host has struggled defensively, allowing 99.0 points per game with its opponents converting a league-high 71.8% of two-point shots, despite the outstanding rebounding skills of big man Zacharie Perrin with 11 and 14 boards in the first two games. He faces a big challenge this week against visiting center Trevion Williams, whose double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds was instrumental in last week’s win over Reyer. Bahcesehir has been firing on all cylinders behind an offense led by Malachi Flynn (20.0 points and 6.0 assists per game), and will look for more of the same on Tuesday.

### Veolia Towers Hamburg

 

**Season Rankings**

Zacharie Perrin is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 12,5 per game.

Zacharie Perrin is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 6,5 per game.

Zacharie Perrin is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 6 per game.

Eric Reed is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 4,5 per game.

Eric Reed is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,5 per game.

Jared Grey is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 100% per game.

### Bahcesehir College Istanbul

 

**Season Rankings**

Malachi Flynn is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 26 per game.

Malachi Flynn is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 20 per game.

Trevion Williams is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 7 per game.

Trevion Williams is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 3 per game.

Malachi Flynn is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 6 per game.

Malachi Flynn is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 2,5 per game.

Mateusz Ponitka is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 2,5 per game.

Trevion Williams is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 2,5 per game.

Malachi Flynn is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 4,5 per game.

Trevion Williams is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 4,5 per game.

Hunter Hale is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 3 per game.

Malachi Flynn is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,5 per game.

Malachi Flynn is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 7 per game.

Goktug Bas is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 84,6% per game.

It’s bottom against top in Germany as winless Hamburg (0-2) welcomes high-flying Bahcesehir (2-0). 

Game Facts: Hamburg vs. Bahcesehir

The Slovenian team’s strong start to the season has been powered by excellent defense, allowing opponents just 76.5 points per game partly thanks to the ball thieving skills of Joseph Girard (2.0 steals per game). DJ Stewart’s efficiency near the basket, with 11 of his 14 two-point attempts converted, will be a major threat to an Aris team which has also been very effective inside the paint. Naz Mitrou-Long scored 15 points on perfect two-point shooting in last week’s win over Hamburg, and maintaining those levels of offensive execution will be the task for both teams.

### Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Rok Radovic posted his career high in Index Rating with 14 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on october 23, 2024.

 

**Season Rankings**

Dj Stewart is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 24 per game.

Aleksej Nikolic is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 21 per game.

Aleksej Nikolic is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 19,5 per game.

Dj Stewart is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 18 per game.

Thomas Kennedy is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 8 per game.

Thomas Kennedy is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 8 per game.

Aleksej Nikolic is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 8 per game.

Dj Stewart is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5,5 per game.

Umoja Gibson is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,5 per game.

Aleksej Nikolic is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,5 per game.

Dj Stewart is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,5 per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Jaka Blazic is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1397 index rating for his career.

Jaka Blazic is ranked sixth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 1393 points for his career.

Jaka Blazic is ranked fifth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 367 defensive rebounds for his career.

Jaka Blazic is ranked fourth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 323 free throws made for his career.

Jaka Blazic is ranked 10th on the all-time EuroCup charts with 449 field goals made for his career.

### Aris Thessaloniki Betsson

 

**Season Rankings**

Bryce Jones is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 25 per game.

Bryce Jones is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 21 per game.

Ronnie Harrell is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 9 per game.

Ronnie Harrell is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 9 per game.

Eleftherios Bochoridis is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 5,5 per game.

Bryce Jones is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 5,5 per game.

Jakob Dwight Forester is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,5 per game.

Bryce Jones is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 6 per game.

Bryce Jones is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 6 per game.

Bryce Jones is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 7 per game.

Jakob Dwight Forester is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 91,7% per game.

Two perfect records will be on the line as Cedevita (2-0) welcomes Aris (2-0).

Game Facts: Cedevita vs. Aris

The hosts will feel that a win is on the way after a couple of tight losses, and will hope for more fireworks from big man Marko Simonovic after he combined 27 points with 10 rebounds at Bourg last week. Buducnost needs to bounce back from a home loss against Trento when defense was the main problem, allowing 107 points. Offensively, the visiting team will be driven by forward Skylar Mays, who has averaged 17.0 points over the first two games.

### Turk Telekom Ankara

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Jaleen Smith posted his career high in Time played with 39:44 for Bahcesehir College Istanbul against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on january 8, 2025.

Andrejs Grazulis posted his career high in Steals with 3 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on december 7, 2022.

Andrejs Grazulis posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 5 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica on november 21, 2023.

 

**Season Rankings**

Marko Simonovic is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 22,5 per game.

Marko Simonovic is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 17 per game.

Kris Bankston is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 4 per game.

Dogus Ozdemiroglu is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 7 per game.

Jaleen Smith is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 6,5 per game.

Dogus Ozdemiroglu is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 4,5 per game.

Kris Bankston is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1,5 per game.

Marko Simonovic is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 6 per game.

Jaleen Smith is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free Throws Made with 4,5 per game.

Kris Bankston is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 75% per game.

### Buducnost VOLI Podgorica

 

**Player Records against Opponent**

Yogi Ferrell posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 6 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Turk Telekom Ankara on april 19, 2022.

Oleksandr Kovliar posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 3 for 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys against Turk Telekom Ankara on december 4, 2024.

Dordije Jovanovic posted his career high in Total rebounds with 3 for Buducnost VOLI Podgorica against Turk Telekom Ankara on march 5, 2025.

Yogi Ferrell posted his career high in Total rebounds with 6 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Turk Telekom Ankara on april 19, 2022.

 

**Season Rankings**

Skylar Mays is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 17 per game.

Jerry Boutsiele is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 7,5 per game.

Nikola Tanaskovic is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 3 per game.

Jerry Boutsiele is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 5 per game.

Rasheed Sulaimon is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 3 per game.

Nikola Tanaskovic is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 6 per game.

Skylar Mays is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5 per game.

Skylar Mays is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,5 per game.

 

**All-time Rankings**

Yogi Ferrell is ranked third on the all-time EuroCup charts with 91,5% free throws % for his career.

Fletcher Magee is ranked fifth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 90,77% free throws % for his career.

Axel Bouteille is ranked seventh on the all-time EuroCup charts with 472 field goals made for his career.

This week’s opening tipoff will see Turk Telekom (0-2) seek its first victory with a visit from Buducnost (1-1). 

Game Facts: Turk Telekom vs. Buducnost

Round 3 of the BKT EuroCup regular season will see five teams defending perfect records, with five more seeking a first victory. Here’s your overview of the upcoming action.

At a glance: At least one unbeaten record will end in Round 3

Round 3 of the BKT EuroCup regular season will see five teams defending perfect records, with five more seeking a first victory. Here’s your overview of the upcoming action.

## Tuesday, October 14

### Turk Telekom Ankara vs. Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (18:00 CEST)

This week’s opening tipoff will see Turk Telekom (0-2) seek its first victory with a visit from Buducnost (1-1). The hosts will feel that a win is on the way after a couple of tight losses, and will hope for more fireworks from big man Marko Simonovic after he combined 27 points with 10 rebounds at Bourg last week. Buducnost needs to bounce back from a home loss against Trento when defense was the main problem, allowing 107 points. Offensively, the visiting team will be driven by forward Skylar Mays, who has averaged 17.0 points over the first two games.

### Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Aris Thessaloniki Betsson (18:30 CEST)

Two perfect records will be on the line as Cedevita (2-0) welcomes Aris (2-0). The Slovenian team’s strong start to the season has been powered by excellent defense, allowing opponents just 76.5 points per game partly thanks to the ball thieving skills of Joseph Girard (2.0 steals per game). DJ Stewart’s efficiency near the basket, with 11 of his 14 two-point attempts converted, will be a major threat to an Aris team which has also been very effective inside the paint. Naz Mitrou-Long scored 15 points on perfect two-point shooting in last week’s win over Hamburg, and maintaining those levels of offensive execution will be the task for both teams.

### Veolia Towers Hamburg vs. Bahcesehir College Istanbul (19:30 CEST)

It’s bottom against top in Germany as winless Hamburg (0-2) welcomes high-flying Bahcesehir (2-0). The host has struggled defensively, allowing 99.0 points per game with its opponents converting a league-high 71.8% of two-point shots, despite the outstanding rebounding skills of big man Zacharie Perrin with 11 and 14 boards in the first two games. He faces a big challenge this week against visiting center Trevion Williams, whose double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds was instrumental in last week’s win over Reyer. Bahcesehir has been firing on all cylinders behind an offense led by Malachi Flynn (20.0 points and 6.0 assists per game), and will look for more of the same on Tuesday.

## Wednesday, October 15

### Lietkabelis Panevezys vs. ratiopharm Ulm (18:00 CEST)

Lietkabelis (1-1) needs to rediscover its offense as it faces the challenge of ending Ulm’s (2-0) perfect start to the season. The Lithuanian team could only muster 67 points in last week’s loss at Chemnitz, especially struggling from long range with only 5 three-pointers converted. Shooter Jamel Morris will be particularly keen to find his range after making just 3 of his 14 long-range attempts so far this season. Ulm had no such problems as it blasted 103 points past Panionis in Round 2, and will hope that Nelson Weidemann can maintain his hot hand after converting 75% of his three-point attempts across the opening two gsmes.

### Panionios Athens vs. Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (18:30 CEST)

Panionios (1-1) will attempt to return to winning ways with a visit from Group B leader Bourg (2-0). The French team maintained its perfect start by downing Turk Telekom last week, powered by the versatile scoring skills of Both Gach (21 points). But Panionios has shown it possesses plenty of firepower by averaging 92.5 points in the first two games, with Jaylen Hands netting 23 points in last week’s high-scoring loss at Ulm. The distribution of Markel Starks, who dished 11 assists in that game, will also be crucial against a Bourg team relying on more backcourt inspiration from Darius McGhee (21.5 points and 5.0 assists per night).

### Besiktas GAIN Istanbul vs. NINERS Chemnitz (19:00 CEST)

After both teams won convincingly last week, Besiktas (1-1) and Chemnitz (1-1) will look to build more momentum when they meet in Istanbul. The German team will look to control the paint through the power of Bulgarian big man Yordan Minchev, who has averaged 9.5 rebounds over the first two games, while Ty Brewer will again attempt to fire from long range after netting 4 triples in last week’s win over Lietkabelis. The home team showed its potential with a thumping win over London in Round 2, with six players in double digits led by Ante Zizic’s 17 points to showcase the variety of weapons at the disposal of coach Dusan Alimpijevic.

### Slask Wroclaw vs. U-BT Cluj-Napoca (19:00 CEST)

Two teams tied in the middle of Group A go head to head as Slask (1-1) welcomes Cluj (1-1). Slask needs an offensive improvement after scoring just 62 points in last week’s loss at Manresa, with no players scoring in double digits. Kadre Gray will look to lead the necessary upturn after failing to record any assists in Round 2, but he faces a tough task for backcourt supremacy against Cluj dynamo Fatts Russell, who has made a spectacular start to the season with 21 and 37 points in the opening two rounds. Nathan Mensah was also key to last week’s win at Neptunas with 15 points and 13 boards, so he will look to control the paint again.

### Umana Reyer Venice vs. Neptunas Klaipeda (20:00 CEST)

A first win of the season is up for grabs as Reyer (0-2) faces Neptunas (0-2). The home team needs to find its three-point shooting game after only making 31% of triples so far, and guard RJ Cole will be confident of rising to that challenge after shooting 3 of 5 from long-range in last week’s loss at Bahcesehir. Reyer struggled off the glass in that game, so needs Amedeo Tessitori to shine against a Neptunas frontcourt led by Arnas Venicka, who has averaged 10.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. The Lithuanian team will also look for more scoring heroics from Donatas Tarolis, who netted 21 in last week’s high-scoring loss to Cluj.

### BAXI Manresa vs. Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (20:45 CEST)

Hapoel (1-1) seeks a return to winning ways with a tough trip to face a Manresa team (1-1) aiming for a second straight win. Hapoel star Jared Harper is aiming to hit top form after a fairly subdued start to the season, especially from long range with just 25% of three-point attempts converted. That won’t be easy against a Manresa defense which showed its toughness in last week’s win over Slask, allowing just 62 points. The big man tandem of Grant Golden (14 points) and Kaodirichi Akobundu (13 points and 3 blocked shots) functioned particularly well for the Spanish team, which will again attempt to use physicality to control the tempo against Hapoel’s dangerous offense.

## Thursday, October 16

### London Lions vs. Dolomiti Energia Trento (20:30 CEST)

Thursday’s only game will see London (0-2) seek a first victory against resurgent Trento (1-1). Having lost its first game by 30, the Italian team bounced back last week to overcome Buducnost on the road behind a stellar DeVante Jones (24 points and 7 assists). Trento made 72.5% of its two-point shots in that game, so will look to again control the paint against a London team which has the worst offense in the competition with just 66.0 points per game. A key man for the British team will be Deane Williams, who paired 8 points with 10 rebounds in last week’s heavy loss at Besiktas.

Andy West previews Round 3 of the EuroCup 2025-26 season