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Round 10

‘Bouncing For Good’, the community initiative created by Euroleague Basketball’s One Team program in partnership with Motorola, made its latest stop in London this week as the project continues its multi-city journey across Europe. The event was co-organized with the London Lions, bringing basketball, creativity and inspiration to the students of King Solomon Academy.

London hosts the latest ‘Bouncing For Good’ stop

‘Bouncing For Good’, the community initiative created by Euroleague Basketball’s One Team program in partnership with Motorola, made its latest stop in London this week as the project continues its multi-city journey across Europe. The event was co-organized with the [London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/london-lions/lli/), bringing basketball, creativity and inspiration to the students of King Solomon Academy.

After successful activations in Belgrade and Valencia earlier this season, *Bouncing For Good* continued to build momentum in London, engaging young people through an interactive workshop designed to promote teamwork, confidence, and positive life habits. One Team coaches, London Lions staff and volunteers guided students through a blend of basketball drills, team-building exercises and creative challenges that encouraged both physical activity and personal growth.

King Solomon Academy — located in central London and known for its culturally diverse community and commitment to equity — welcomed the program as part of its ongoing efforts to support students from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds. With 66% of its pupils receiving free school meals, the school places strong emphasis on providing opportunities that enrich students’ educational and social experiences.

During the afternoon, *Bouncing For Good* culminated in a special basketball donation, where London Lions players [Amin Adamu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/amin-adamu/014096/), [Mo Soluade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mo-soluade/004479/) and Jada Lewis from the London Lions Women’s team presented new basketballs to the school and participate in fun on-court activities with the students. The players shared insights from their own journeys in sport, helping inspire the next generation to stay active, ambitious and engaged.

Amin Adamu, also the One Team ambassador of the London Lions program, expressed his enthusiasm for being part of the initiative: “Growing up, basketball played a huge role in helping me build confidence and stay focused, so being here and sharing that with young people means a lot to me. If programs like this can give kids a positive space to learn, express themselves and feel supported, then it’s already making a real difference and I’m very happy to be able to take part of it”.

The partnership between Euroleague Basketball’s One Team, Motorola and local clubs such as the London Lions underscores a shared commitment to using sport as a tool for social good. With more European cities scheduled for upcoming visits, *Bouncing For Good* will continue delivering meaningful community engagement throughout the season.

Euroleague Basketball’s One Team, Motorola and the London Lions inspire local students at King Solomon Academy

BAXI Manresa has added a key piece to its roster, announcing the signing of American guard Eli Brooks for the remainder of the season

Manresa adds Eli Brooks amid backcourt injury concerns

BAXI Manresa has added a key piece to its roster, announcing the signing of American guard Eli Brooks for the remainder of the season. Brooks (1.85 meters, 27 years old) joins the Spanish club from Gladiators Trier, which sits in first place in the German League.

The combo guard has averaged 15.3 points and 4.8 assists through 10 games, helping Trier to an 8-2 record. He has been worth a further 20 points and 6.0 assists in the German Cup games.

Brooks played college basketball at the University of Michigan and made his professional debut in the G League with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in 2022. The following year he came to Europe for the first time with Palacanestro Trieste in Italy and spent last season in Germany with EWE Baskets Oldenburg before moving to Trier.

The signing comes on the heels of starting point guard Hugo Benitez exiting last week's EuroCup game with a hamstring injury, which Coach Diego Ocampo later said could cause him to miss several games.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">🔏 𝗘𝗹𝗶 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀, 𝗡𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗫𝗔𝗧𝗚𝗘!<br>🪵 Més fusta per al joc exterior! Arriba Eli Brooks del líder de la lliga alemanya. 🙌 Welcome to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Manresa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Manresa</a>, Eli!<br><br>👨‍🍳 &#39;Combo&#39;📏 1,85m<br>🇺🇸 USA🪪 27 anys 🛬 Gladiators Trier<br> <br>📊 17,2 PTS 2,6 REB i 6,2 ASS<br>🔗<a href="https://t.co/eT7zvb48Xj">https://t.co/eT7zvb48Xj</a> <a href="https://t.co/c2vyApOe88">pic.twitter.com/c2vyApOe88</a></p>&mdash; BAXI Manresa (@BasquetManresa) <a href="https://twitter.com/BasquetManresa/status/2000152412028616989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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After missing seven BKT EuroCup games earlier this season, Veolia Towers Hamburg guard Osaro Rich will again be unavailable due to a broken middle finger on his left hand

Hamburg's Osaro Rich out with broken finger

After missing seven BKT EuroCup games earlier this season, [Veolia Towers Hamburg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/veolia-towers-hamburg/ham/) guard [Osaro Rich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/osaro-rich/011256/) will again be unavailable due to a broken middle finger on his left hand. Rich, 27, who has been with the club since 2017, is expected to undergo surgery on Monday.

The shooting guard appears to have sustained the injury earlier and played the last two games with it despite the pain before a medical examination on Thursday revealed a fracture. Rich first suffered a fracture in his right arm on the opening night of the EuroCup season and missed nine weeks. He has averaged 5.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in nearly 15 minutes in three EuroCup games this season.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Unser Guard Osaro Rich zog sich während des Auswärts-Minimarathons einen Bruch am linken Finger zu und wird am Montag operiert.<br><br>Wir wünschen dir eine schnelle Genesung und ein starkes Comeback, Osaro! 💪🖤<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VeoliaTowers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VeoliaTowers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hamburg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hamburg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Basketball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Basketball</a> <a href="https://t.co/I8Gb8JDz2J">https://t.co/I8Gb8JDz2J</a></p>&mdash; Veolia Towers Hamburg (@hamburgtowers) <a href="https://twitter.com/hamburgtowers/status/2000163603870364005?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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This marks the second significant injury sustained by the shooting guard this season

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Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem on Sunday morning announced the signing of power forward Isaiah Mobley through the end of the season, with an option for a second season

Hapoel Jerusalem lands forward Isaiah Mobley

Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem on Sunday morning announced the signing of power forward Isaiah Mobley through the end of the season, with an option for a second season. Mobley (26 years old, 2.03 meters), the older brother of NBA All-Star Evan Mobley, arrives from Manisa Basket, where he has averaged 11.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 36.4% from deep this season.

Mobley has appeared in parts of three NBA seasons for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers and posted eye-catching G League numbers with the Canton Charge and Delaware Blue Coats: 18.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and nearly 35% from three-point range.

"I'm thrilled to join a club that's clearly marching toward the top of Europe with giant steps," Mobley said after signing. "We have a great team and I hope to fit in quickly and contribute in every way asked of me. We have big goals this season, and I'm confident we'll reach them with the help of the fans I've already heard so much about. Yalla Hapoel!"

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">אייזיאה מובלי חתם בהפועל! 🔴⚫️<br>לכל הפרטים &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/TVTR72ZB6A">https://t.co/TVTR72ZB6A</a> <a href="https://t.co/V4kCNmjSha">pic.twitter.com/V4kCNmjSha</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Jerusalem BC (@JerusalemBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JerusalemBasket/status/2000107546062045323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A five-star recruit out of high school, Mobley played college basketball at the University of Southern California, where he was a 2022 All-Pac 12 First Team selection after his junior season. Cleveland drafted him in the second round of that season's NBA Draft.

"Isaiah is a player with a diverse tool set and the ability to impact multiple facets of the game," Jerusalem head coach Yonatan Alon said. "He combines size, athleticism and basketball IQ, and can play multiple frontcourt positions. Beyond his skills, we were impressed by his character and hunger to improve within a demanding system. Learning from last season's injury challenges, we've chosen to deepen our roster to meet our goals this year. We believe he'll integrate seamlessly and help us achieve what we've set out for the campaign ahead."

Mobley, who plays for the Bahamas national team, brings proven scoring punch and frontcourt depth to the Israeli side's EuroCup ambitions. He could debut as early as this week.

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The older brother of NBA All-Star Evan Mobley arrives from Turkiye to strengthen frontcourt depth

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Vitto Brown knew the question was coming. The Besiktas GAIN Istanbul forward has been thinking about it all season. And he assures that a change is in the works. 

Vitto Brown knows Besiktas counts on his shooting 

[Vitto Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/vitto-brown/013365/) knew the question was coming. The [Besiktas GAIN Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/besiktas-gain-istanbul/bes/) forward has been thinking about it all season. And he assures that a change is in the works. 

Brown knows his three-point shooting this season has been down. His 35.7% coming into [Besiktas’s latest BKT EuroCup game against Lietkabelis Panevezys](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/besiktas-shows-late-game-poise-takes-ot-thriller-over-lietkabelis/) may be okay for other players, but not for him. 

“It honestly makes me sick thinking about it right now. So we don’t even need to talk about this season. We know what I can do,” Brown told David Hein. 

The 30-year-old talked to the EuroCup website just days before the Lietkabelis game, and he already showed what he is all about, hitting 3-of-5 three-pointers for 13 points to go with 6 rebounds, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. 

The top plays of Besiktas GAIN Istanbul forward Vitto Brown through the first 10 rounds of the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup season.

Vitto Brown's top plays this season

To give a further aspect of how he had been struggling, take away his 3-of-4 three-point shooting night in Round 2 against the London Lions and Brown’s three-point accuracy in the other EuroCup games falls to 7 of 24 for 29.2%. And that was on his mind.

"Because that’s what you’re paid to do. Anybody can throw the ball up there. You’ve got to take accountability. If this is your job and people are counting on you, you’ve got to deliver,” he said.

“Every pro goes through slow times or slumps. There are adjustments – new team, new system, new teammates – and you can’t put too much pressure on yourself, which is hard at this level because you want to be the best for yourself and your team. But I’m working to correct it every time I step on the floor.”

Brown has been a rock of high-level shooting consistency thus far in his career. He made 40.0% on three-pointers in his rookie season at Le Mans in France and followed that with 38.3% in Spain in 2021-22 with Real Betis Sevilla in Spain. In 2022-23 at Pinar Karsiyaka, Brown made 44.5% in the Turkish League but 31.3% in the Basketball Champions League. Those numbers were 44.3% in Turkiye and 48.7% in the BCL in 2023-24 with Karsiyaka. 

Last season with EuroLeague side AS Monaco, he nailed 50.0% from long range in the French League but struggled with his confidence and consistency in the EuroLeague, making just 28.6% on threes. 

“I work on my shot every day. Thousands and thousands of reps. So when I hear those numbers, it doesn’t surprise me. I just need to get back to them, and I will,” he said. 

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Brown’s return to France last season did not go as he had hoped. He was getting solid minutes from the beginning of the season until early January, averaging 17 minutes in the EuroLeague and 20 minutes in the French League. His numbers then started dipping and he suffered a knee injury in early February that would end up costing him nearly two months. 

By the time he returned to full health, the playoffs were nearing and Brown played just 8 minutes in one playoff game against FC Barcelona, while he did get more run in the French League. 

“It’s the most frustrating thing. You work for years to get to that level. You were brought there because of what you did the two years before. Now it’s your time to show. To not be able to fully show that for various reasons was tough,” Brown remembered. “Some things were out of your control. It taught me a lot. Life isn’t always fair. Basketball isn’t always fair. The real pros continue to work despite that adversity. I think I really grew from that year.”

When the topic of the 2025-26 came up, Brown received a call from current Besiktas head coach Dusan Alimpijevic. 

“I knew him from when we (Karsiyaka) beat them in the (2022-23) playoffs when he was at Bursaspor. I knew his quality,” Brown said. “I had different options, some other EuroLeague options for less money and less opportunity. I felt like this was the right fit. 

“He told me about the roster they were building and it felt right. I wanted to stay in Europe. They still have goals to reach the next EuroLeague level, and we have a roster that might be capable of doing it.”

Brown chose Besiktas knowing he would be needed to be an outside threat from the four-man spot. And both he and the team hope the game against Lietkabelis is a sign of things to come. 

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The veteran forward is back in Turkiye and ready to turn his season around

A stunning individual performance in a huge road win saw Andrej Jakimovski of Dolomiti Energia Trento earn Round 10 MVP honors with a PIR of 43, the highest index rating ever recorded by a Trento player in the BKT EuroCup.

Round 10 MVP: Andrej Jakimovski, Dolomiti Energia Trento

A stunning individual performance in a huge road win saw [Andrej Jakimovski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/andrej-jakimovski/009429/) of [Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/dolomiti-energia-trento/trn/) earn Round 10 MVP honors with a PIR of 43, the highest index rating ever recorded by a Trento player in the BKT EuroCup.

Jakimovski led Trento to a 73-91 road victory over Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse with 30 points on 8-of-10 two-pointers, 2-of-5 three-pointers and 8-of-9 free throws, adding 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 10 fouls drawn for a PIR of 43, the highest in Round 10. Jakimovski earned MVP of the Round honors for the first time in his career, and he is the fifth Trento player to do so, after Dominique Sutton, Dustin Hogue, Alessandro Gentile and Luke Maye, the last Trento player to secure MVP of the Round honors in 2021.

[Michael Flowers](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/michael-flowers/014159/) of Lietkabelis Panevezys amassed a PIR of 35 in his team's 94-85 overtime road loss against Besiktas GAIN Istanbul. Flowers finished the game with 27 points on 4-of-8 two-pointers, 3-of-6 three-pointers and 10-of-11 free throws, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 1 block and 6 fouls drawn.

[Bryce Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/bryce-jones/012621/) of Aris Thessaloniki Betsson inspired his team to a 90-86 home victory over Umana Reyer Venice with 20 points on 7-of-14 two-pointers and 6-of-7 free throws, 5 rebounds, 12 assists, 2 steals, 1 block and 8 fouls drawn, good for a PIR of 33.

[Kadre Gray](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/kadre-gray/013921/) of Slask Wroclaw and [Trevion Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/trevion-williams/012604/) of Bahcesehir College Istanbul each amassed a PIR of 28. Williams was dominant in his team securing an 84-72 home win over U-BT Cluj-Napoca with 22 points on 9-of-17 two-pointers and 4-of-4 free throws, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 3 fouls drawn. Gray had 24 points on 7-pf-11 two-pointers and 10-of-13 free throws, 3 rebounds, 6 assists and 12 fouls drawn in his team's 103-87 overtime road loss against Neptunas Klaipeda.

### Individual highs: Trevion Williams, Bahcesehir, 15 rebounds

Andrej Jakimovski was this week's top scorer with 30 points. Fatts Russell of Cluj is the competition's top scorer with 22.0 points per night.

Trevion Williams led all rebounders by pulling down 15. Zacharie Perrin of Veolia Towers Hamburg leads the overall standings with 8.2 rebounds per game.

Bryce Jones dished 12 assists, more than anyone else in Round 10. Arnas Velicka of Neptunas tops the assists charts with 7.4 dimes per contest.

Jaylen Hands of Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens, Dogus Ozdemiroglu of Turk Telekom Ankara and Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana’s DJ Stewart each collected 4 steals to lead this round's standings. Odzemiroglu is also first overall with 2.8 steals per night.

Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu of BAXI Manresa was Round 10's top shot blocker, rejecting 4 attempts. Balsa Koprivica is the competition's leader in blocks with 1.7 per game.

Williams (22 points, 15 rebounds), Jones, Djordjevic (18 points, 12 rebounds), Nighael Ceaser of Cluj (11 points, 11 rebounds), Kris Bankston of Turk Telekom (15 points, 13 rebounds), and Amadou Sow of NINERS Chemnitz (19 points, 10 rebounds) each registered a double-double in Round 10.

The Adidas NextGen EuroLeague returns for the 2025–26 season, carrying forward the momentum of last year’s refreshed identity. Now entering its 24th edition, the competition continues to reinforce its place within the Euroleague Basketball framework and its reputation as the leading stage for Europe’s top U18 prospects, many of whom go on to become central figures in the senior game.

2025-26 Adidas NextGen EuroLeague returns to spotlight Europe’s top prospects

The [Adidas NextGen EuroLeague](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/nge/) returns for the 2025–26 season, carrying forward the momentum of last year’s refreshed identity. Now entering its 24th edition, the competition continues to reinforce its place within the Euroleague Basketball framework and its reputation as the leading stage for Europe’s top U18 prospects, many of whom go on to become central figures in the senior game.

As always, the season will be built around four Qualifying Tournaments held between late autumn and early spring. The winner of each event will book a spot at the 2026 Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Finals, which will once again take place during the EuroLeague Final Four in Athens, Greece, creating a shared spotlight for both emerging and established stars.

The Next Generation Team, made up of standout players from clubs not represented in the qualifiers, will continue to feature at every stop on the calendar. Dogus Balbay, a 2021 and 2022 EuroLeague champion, will coach the team for the second consecutive season. Balbay made an impressive debut last year, guiding the U18 Next Generation Team to the Istanbul Qualifier Final and winning the Munich Qualifier. The 2025-26 Qualifying Tournaments:

### Ulm, Germany – February 6-8, 2026

The season begins with the opening qualifier hosted at Orange Campus, which is renowned across Europe for its commitment to youth development.

### Abu Dhabi, UAE – February 27-March 1, 2026

The action then moves to the second stop, where teams will compete at the state-of-the-art Space42 Arena. This marks the third occasion that the NextGen EuroLeague will be held in the Middle East, after Dubai hosted a qualifier in 2024 and Abu Dhabi staged last season’s Finals.

### Bologna, Italy – March 13-15, 2026

In mid-March, the competition continues at the historic PalaDozza, the former home of Virtus Bologna for many years. Bologna will make its debut as a NextGen host, bringing all the excitement of the tournament to a growing Italian fan base.

### Belgrade, Serbia – March 20-22, 2026

Belgrade, a familiar and longstanding stop on the NextGen circuit, will host the final qualifier at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall, with Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade taking on hosting duties.

Over the years, the competition has seen many of today’s biggest names pass through its ranks, including [Luka Doncic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/nge/players/luka-doncic/005929/), [Nikola Jokic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/nge/players/nikola-jokic/004740/), [Victor Wembanyama](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/nge/players/wembanyama-victor/009553/), [Kristaps Porzingis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/nge/players/kristaps-porzingis/003695/), [Domantas Sabonis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/nge/players/domantas-sabonis/004485/), [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/nge/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/), [Vasilije Micic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/nge/players/vasilije-micic/002580/), [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/nge/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/), [Donatas Motiejunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/nge/players/donatas-motiejunas/lcz/), [Dario Saric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/nge/players/saric-dario/003112/), [Jonas Valanciunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/nge/players/jonas-valanciunas/000898/), [Omri Casspi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/nge/players/omri-casspi/jfo/), [Luigi Datome](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/nge/players/luigi-datome/ccd/), and [Goga Bitadze](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/nge/players/goga-bitadze/006809/), among others. The 2025-26 season aims to add new names to that list as Europe’s next generation steps into the spotlight.

Ulm, Abu Dhabi, Bologna and Belgrade will host the Qualifiers

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If you want to succeed in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge, you need to find the hot players at the right prices. Here are five to consider this week.

Round 11 fantasy tips: Uncovering value

The secret to success in the [EuroCup Fantasy Challenge](https://eurocupfantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/home) is maximizing value. That means getting points from your cheapest players, picking up others when they are hot and getting the superstars that you can afford. As we head into Round 11, there are players who fit those criteria available. Before you finalize your team, consider these options.  

[Kamar Baldwin, Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/kamar-baldwin/012597/) (11.0 credits) – It looks like Kamar Baldwin has found his groove. The combo-guard, who in playing his first EuroCup season, missed a pair of games early in the season and only posted a PIR of double figures once in his first five appearances. Since then, however, Baldwin has averaged 14.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 2.0 steals for a PIR of 19.7 over his last three games. He is now the go-to guy in the Trento backcourt. 

[Sam Dekker, London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/sam-dekker/009672/) (15.1 credits) – This is a calculated risk. When healthy, Dekker is a dominant fantasy – and real life – force. Since his return from injury, Dekker has played limited minutes (12:44 per game) and as a result, his fantasy price has dropped by 0.7 credits. He played nearly double that in the British League on Friday and was in uniform for 14 more minutes in domestic action on Sunday. This week London plays Hamburg, which has allowed the most points in the EuroCup this season (96.9 ppg.). This may be the time to invest in Dekker. 

EuroCup Round 11 Fantasy tips

[L.J. Figueroa, ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/lj-figueroa/012603/) (11.8 credits) – Here are three encouraging facts about LJ Figueroa. He is coming off his best game (20 points, 23 PIR). His previous best game came against this week’s opponent, Dreamland Gran Canaria, in Round 2 (19 points, 20 PIR). His last three games have been his best three-game stretch of the season with averages of 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.0 steals, PIR 17.3. Is it Figueroa time? 

[Marvin Jones, Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/marvin-jones/010248/) (9.4 credits) – Marvin Jones’s role in the Buducnost offense has grown in recent weeks. He has averaged 18.5 points and 4.0 rebounds for a PIR of 22.5 over his last two appearances. Jones has taken at least 10 shots in both of those games after not attempting more than 7 in any previous game this season. Jones struggled against this week’s opponent, Turk Telekom Ankara, in Round 2 with a PIR of -2, however, this is a home game and Jones, Buducnost and Turk Telekom are in different places today than they were in early October. 

[Jovan Kljajic, Dreamland Gran Canaria](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jovan-kljajic/007560/) (4.6 credits) – One of the best cheap options in the game is Jovan Kljajic, who has continued to offer very good production for his price in recent weeks. Since Round 8, he has averaged 7.7 points and a PIR of 8.3. The outside shots have not been falling; Kljajic is shooting just 17.4% from downtown. Imagine what might happen if he heats up? Plus, Kljajic plays on Tuesday this week, so there is little risk. 

Frankie Sachs has some ideas to help your EuroCup Fantasy Challenge teams this week

Fantasy tips, Round 11: The Big Man Bazaar

At times it seems like the BKT EuroCup is a competition where guards shine. The EuroCup MVP has been a point guard in each of the last three seasons (Jared Harper, T.J. Shorts, Jerian Grant) and joined a long list of star guards to claim that award, too. But no great team in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge can be built without star power at other positions, too. This week I will share with you some big men who I believe everyone should give some consideration for their teams, too.

 

### Ante Zizic, Besiktas (14.3 credits)

I am a little late to the [Ante Zizic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/ante-zizic/004554/) party, but wanted to shine a light on him in case you have overlooked him as well. Zizic has averaged more fantasy points than any other center (22.63) and he’s done it with a mix of offensive efficiency and great rebounding. Over the last two weeks, he's averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds while missing just 4 field goals combined for an average PIR of 30.5. Against London in Round 2, he posted 17 points and 5 boards for a PIR of 26. If you can afford Zizic, I recommend him.

Ante Zizic

### Zacharie Perrin, Hamburg (11.0 credits)

For a more modest option at center, there is [Zacharie Perrin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/zacharie-perrin/011579/). He was recommended here earlier in the seasons, but back then it was as an inexpensive talent with upside. The 21-year-old has become much more than that – and his price has risen accordingly. Over his last four games, Perrin has posted 17.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game for an average PIR of 20.8. He grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds in Round 2 against Aris, his opponent this week.

 

### Andrej Jakimovski, Trento (9.9 credits)

Another player I wished I had on my team a few weeks ago already is [Andrej Jakimovski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/andrej-jakimovski/009429/). Even though I didn’t get him when he was 7.1 credits, that’s no reason not to take him now. The Trento forward has scored 30 points twice in his last three appearances and was, of course, the MVP of Round 10. While I don’t expect that every week, the 24-year-old is grabbing more rebounds and drawing more fouls, all of which make him an interesting target, even against the Buducnost frontline this week.

 

### Amadou Sow, Chemnitz (8.8 credits)

Another player whose production has been spiking lately is [Amadou Sow](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/amadou-sow/012598/). His numbers have gotten better in four successive rounds with averaged of 17.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in the last two games, with a PIR of at least 20 in both. He also comes off a 16-point, 13-rebound double-double in the German League. If you want to cut corners and save at center, but still get a stud capable of big numbers, Sow could be your man.

Amadou Sow

London Lions v Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (2025-12-17T19:30:00.000Z)

Dolomiti Energia Trento v Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (2025-12-16T19:00:00.000Z)

Lietkabelis Panevezys v NINERS Chemnitz (2025-12-16T17:00:00.000Z)

Round 11 of the BKT EuroCup Regular Season will deliver 10 more games loaded with significance for the playoff race. Here’s your guide to Tuesday and Wednesday’s action across the continent.

## Tuesday, December 16, 2025

### [Lietkabelis Panevezys vs. NINERS Chemnitz (18:00 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/lietkabelis-panevezys-niners-chemnitz/U2025/107/)

Chemnitz (4-6) will look to strengthen its push for the playoffs by overcoming struggling Lietkabelis (2-8). It’s a real must-win for the hosts, who are starting to run out of time to challenge for the top six after suffering another defeat – their eighth in nine games – at Besiktas in Round 10 despite 27 points from Michael Flowers. Chemnitz, on the other hand, gained confidence by overcoming Panionios last time out and will hope for more inside dominance from Amadou Sow after his double-double (19 points, 10 rebounds) in that triumph. Lietkabelis has the competition’s worst two-point shooting conversion rate (47.2%), and must improve that statistic to give its season a badly-needed boost.

### [Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem (18:30 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana-hapoel-midtown-jerusalem/U2025/102/)

A crunch clash at the top of Group A sees second-place Cedevita (7-3) welcome group leader Hapoel (8-2). The home team is aiming to bounce back from last week’s heavy loss at Manresa and is targeting defensive improvement after allowing 99 points in that game. Hapoel, meanwhile, is riding high on a seven-game winning streak and can call upon a red-hot Khadeen Carrington, who has knocked down multiple triples in four games straight. Cedevita will look for more backcourt heroics from DJ Stewart, who scored 27 points to give his team a road win, 84-99, over Hapoel in Round 2, but overcoming Carrington and fellow star guard Jared Harper will not be an easy task.

### [Dolomiti Energia Trento vs. Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (20:00 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/dolomiti-energia-trento-buducnost-voli-podgorica/U2025/110/)

Trento (5-5) will look to narrow the gap on Buducnost (7-3) in a key battle for Group B’s top four. The Italian team is coming off two impressive road wins and also triumphed, 96-107, when the teams met in Round 2. Guard Devante Jones was the key to that success with 24 points, and he faces a key backcourt battle with Buducnost leader Rasheed Sulaimon, who registered 16 points and 6 assists in last week’s comfortable home win over London. Buducnost boasts the EuroCup’s best three-point accuracy (40%), while Trento is next-to-last in that category, and Payton Aldridge (3-of-5 triples in last week’s win at Bourg) could be key for the Italian team to turn around that statistic.

## Wednesday, December 17, 2025

### [Turk Telekom Ankara vs. Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (17:00 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/turk-telekom-ankara-cosea-jl-bourg-en-bresse/U2025/109/)

A key matchup in Group A gives Turk Telekom (7-3) the chance to move level with high-flying Bourg (8-2). The French team needs a rapid response from last week’s shock heavy home loss to Trento, when 20 points from in-form forward Both Gach was the only shining light. Turk Telekom is coming off a mammoth 34-point road win at Ulm, powered by 15 points and 13 rebounds by Kris Bankston, and has plenty of confidence after winning seven of the last eight games. But Bourg has already tasted victory against the Turkish team this season, prevailing 88-80 at home in Round 2, and can take a significant step towards a top-two finish by securing a head-to-head advantage with another victory this week.

### [U-BT Cluj-Napoca vs. Neptunas Kleipeda (17:00 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/u-bt-cluj-napoca-neptunas-klaipeda/U2025/105/)

Red-hot Neptunas (5-5) will seek its third straight victory with a tough trip to direct rival Cluj (5-5). The Lithuanian team has reached triple figures in its last two games, powered by the offensive orchestration of Arnas Velicka (14 points and 7.4 assists per game). Cluj will look for another strong performance from new signing Nighael Caeser, who stood out with 11 points and 11 rebounds in last week’s loss at Bahcesehir. Neptunas needs a 6-point victory to claim a head-to-head advantage after Cluj won their Round 2 matchup 102-107, and this should be another festival of offensive basketball between the competition’s second and third-highest scoring teams.

### [Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens vs. ratiopharm ulm (18:30 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/panionios-cosmorama-travel-athens-ratiopharm-ulm/U2025/108/)

Two struggling teams will look for a turnaround in fortunes with Panionios (1-9) welcoming Ulm (4-6). The German team has lost four games straight and had real problems at both ends of the floor in last week’s heavy loss to Turk Telekom, while Panionios is still waiting for its first win since the opening round. Ulm prevailed in a high-scoring thriller, 103-96, when the teams met in October, and big man Christian Sengler will look to repeat the dominant performance that saw him pair 20 points with 7 rebounds. To counter him, the Greek team needs a return to form for Nate Watson, who has failed to reach double digits in scoring since Round 5.

### [Slask Wroclaw vs. BAXI Manresa (19:00 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/slask-wroclaw-baxi-manresa/U2025/101/)

Slask (4-6) will look to maintain its strong home form with a challenging visit from direct rival Manresa (5-5). The hosts have won four out of five games in Poland, but showed defensive frailties in their last two games on the road. Manresa, in contrast, has found its best form of the season, with the long-range shooting of Marcis Steinbergs just one factor behind last week’s impressive win over Cedevita. Playmaker Kadre Gray holds the keys to Slask’s offense, and Manresa held him to just 7 points to claim a defense-dominated home win when the teams met in Round 2. But Slask is a different proposition at home, and the Spanish team needs Retin Obasohan to maintain his strong form to claim a valuable road win.

### [Veolia Towers Hamburg vs. Aris Thessaloniki Betsson (19:30 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/veolia-towers-hamburg-aris-thessaloniki-betsson/U2025/103/)

Hamburg’s (0-10) quest for a first victory of the season continues with a visit from much-improved Aris (5-5). The Greek team has jumped into the playoff picture by winning three of the last five, averaging 90.3 points in the last three games behind the relentless scoring of Bryce Jones, who also chipped in with 12 assists in last week’s win over Reyer. Aris cruised to a 98-76 win when the teams met in October, with all 12 players getting on the scoreboard. But a battling performance against Hapoel last week suggested that Hamburg’s first win could be around the corner, especially if recent signing Devon Daniels maintains his average of 14 points per game.

### [Umana Reyer Venice vs. Bahcesehir College Istanbul (20:00 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/umana-reyer-venice-bahcesehir-college-istanbul/U2025/104/)

Bahcesehir (7-3) will continue its challenge for Group A’s top two with a trip to a Reyer (4-6) team fighting to return to the top six. Reyer has lost three of the last four games, but those losses all came on the road, and Ky Bowman’s return to form – with 7 three-pointers in the last two games – will be a source of confidence. The Turkish team snapped a two-game losing streak by overcoming Cluj last week, partly thanks to Trevion Williams grabbing his third double-double of the season. One of those came in Round 2’s comfortable home win over Reyer, which needs Chris Horton to compete hard in the paint to slow down Williams.

### [London Lions vs. Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (20:30 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/london-lions-besiktas-gain-istanbul/U2025/106/)

Inconsistent London (4-6) will attempt to reignite its playoff challenge with a tough visit from Group B co-leader Besiktas (8-2). The English team lost its way offensively in last week’s heavy loss at Buducnost, and will hope that forward Ryan Mikesell can find his range after going 0-of-6 from the field in that loss. Besiktas is firing on all cylinders after winning four straight games with at least 93 points scored in each, and the long-range shooting of Jonah Mathews – who has multiple triples in six straight games – is just one of the problems facing London, which will also have to banish memories of a 26-point loss at Besiktas earlier this season.

Round 11 at a glance: The hunt for the playoffs heats up

Umana Reyer Venice v Bahcesehir College Istanbul (2025-12-17T19:00:00.000Z)

Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens v ratiopharm ulm (2025-12-17T17:30:00.000Z)

Turk Telekom Ankara v Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (2025-12-17T16:00:00.000Z)

U-BT Cluj-Napoca v Neptunas Klaipeda (2025-12-17T16:00:00.000Z)

Check out what the protagonists are saying ahead of Round 11 of the 2025-26 EuroCup season

Round 11: Pregame quotes

Round 11 of the BKT EuroCup Regular Season will deliver 10 more games loaded with significance for the playoff race. Here’s your guide to Tuesday and Wednesday’s action across the continent.

## Tuesday, December 16, 2025

### [Lietkabelis Panevezys vs. NINERS Chemnitz (18:00 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/lietkabelis-panevezys-niners-chemnitz/U2025/107/)

### [Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem (18:30 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana-hapoel-midtown-jerusalem/U2025/102/) 

**Zvezdan Mitrovic, Cedevita Olimpija head coach**

“Already at the beginning of the season, I mentioned that Hapoel, together with Bahcesehir and Besiktas, are among the three best teams in the EuroCup. I expect a very tough game. Our opponents are in a good rhythm and very good form. Hapoel is excellently covered at all positions. At the start of the season, we took advantage of the opportunity to surprise them and turn the game in our favor after trailing. The game in Ljubljana will certainly be much more difficult than the one in Belgrade. They have all players available for the game and have also strengthened the ‘4’ position. One of the best teams in the competition is definitely coming to us, so a very tough game awaits us.”

**Joseph Girard, Cedevita Olimpija guard**

“Hapoel are among the best teams in the EuroCup, so a demanding challenge is ahead of us. In the first head-to-head game, we played very well and recorded a win. We are aware that all teams improve over the course of the season, and that applies to them as well. We will have to put in a very good performance, as a tough test awaits us, and all of us want to record another victory.”

**Yonatan Alon, Jerusalem head coach**

“It’s a very, very important game for us. First of all, we’re making sure the injured players recover so that each one can get the maximum out of his body. And we’re making the best preparation we can. We’re coming to win… It’s too early to have an impression (of Isaiah Mobley), he’s not supposed to play, but it could be that we’ll reach a situation where we’ll need to use him already here. So he’s joining in with us, we’ll bring him into things slowly, the way it should be, and he’ll give us his contribution.”

### [Dolomiti Energia Trento vs. Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (20:00 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/dolomiti-energia-trento-buducnost-voli-podgorica/U2025/110/) 

**Fabio Bongi, Trento assistant coach**

“We are about to face Buducnost, a team built to go all the way in this competition. We come into this game on a positive run, with good results and a strong feeling with our style of play, despite the absence of Selom Mawugbe, who is a key pillar of the way we play and compete. We move forward trying to create our own opportunities and approach this matchup with the memory of the first leg, which was very positive from a mental standpoint, as we did a good job of staying in the game for all 40 minutes. We need to build from that performance and confirm the good things we showed, knowing that it will take a solid effort from the entire team to compete against an opponent that will come in highly motivated and determined to earn the win, which is crucial for their push toward the top two spots in the group and a direct qualification to the next stage. 

"Sulaimon is Buducnost’s most important player in the backcourt, and we will need to pay close attention to his scoring ability, while being aware that they have many other weapons: Boutsiele inside the paint, and Bouteille, a very experienced EuroCup player who can score both from beyond the arc and around the basket. Mays is another key option, as is Yogi Ferrell — both are important playmakers within Buducnost’s system.”

**Khalif Battle, Trento guard**

“We are coming off a great win against Venice and now we will soon face Podgorica. The crowd on Saturday was incredible: I would love for it to be like that every game, because it gives us tremendous energy, helps us move in the right direction, and pushes us to play even harder for our community. In the first game against Podgorica I wasn’t able to play due to injury, so I’m highly motivated to do well this time. We want to keep this positive run going, and to do that we need to continue building on this good moment by playing the right way and with great energy. With the support of our home crowd, we’ll try to go out there and get the win.”

**Andrej Zakelj, Buducnost head coach** 

"We’re facing a very demanding road game, and we know exactly the kind of opponent we’re playing against. They outplayed us in the first game in Podgorica. Trento is a team that plays at a high pace, relies heavily on one-on-one situations, and scores a lot of easy points in transition, which makes this a serious challenge away from home. We need to be well prepared for their fast-paced style and execute all the basic things of the game with a high level of focus — getting back quickly, protecting the paint, handling one-on-one situations and playing the pick-and-roll effectively. Those details will be decisive. Heading into this game with positive energy after strong performances in both the EuroCup and the ABA League, we are fully aware that we are facing a very athletic team with excellent shooting quality."

**Jerry Boutsiele, Buducnost center**

"I think we learned a lot from the first game. We played, in my opinion, our worst game of the season. Trento is in very good shape right now, so we know it’s going to be a tough game. We want to approach this match the same way we did against Ilirija in the ABA League and try to get a win there."

## Wednesday, December 17, 2025

### [Turk Telekom Ankara vs. Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (17:00 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/turk-telekom-ankara-cosea-jl-bourg-en-bresse/U2025/109/)

### [U-BT Cluj-Napoca vs. Neptunas Kleipeda (17:00 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/u-bt-cluj-napoca-neptunas-klaipeda/U2025/105/)

### [Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens vs. ratiopharm ulm (18:30 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/panionios-cosmorama-travel-athens-ratiopharm-ulm/U2025/108/)

### [Slask Wroclaw vs. BAXI Manresa (19:00 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/slask-wroclaw-baxi-manresa/U2025/101/)

### [Veolia Towers Hamburg vs. Aris Thessaloniki Betsson (19:30 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/veolia-towers-hamburg-aris-thessaloniki-betsson/U2025/103/)

### [Umana Reyer Venice vs. Bahcesehir College Istanbul (20:00 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/umana-reyer-venice-bahcesehir-college-istanbul/U2025/104/)

### [London Lions vs. Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (20:30 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/london-lions-besiktas-gain-istanbul/U2025/106/)

Sportradar's Matt Kamalsky examines the guard play that has helped Jerusalem and Besiktas claim the top spots in their respective groups

Stats review: Jerusalem, Besiktas and their climbs to first place

There are new teams in first place in both Groups A and B following Round 10 of the BKT EuroCup.  With multiple teams jumping into the playoff picture, the stars appear to be aligning for plenty of drama around seeding from top to bottom down the stretch.

[Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/hapoel-jerusalem/roster/jer/) has emerged at the top of Group A following its [victory over Veolia Towers Hamburg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/jerusalem-celebrates-homecoming-with-win-over-hamburg/), which extended its winning streak to seven games. [Besiktas GAIN Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/besiktas-istanbul/roster/bes/) has leapt to the top of Group B, moving the ball at a high level in recent weeks to finally dislodge [Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/jl-bourg-en-bresse/roster/bou/) thanks to the tiebreaker earned with its [Round 5 victory](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/besiktas-puts-on-a-show-to-end-bourgs-unbeaten-record/).

That pair has one key thing in common in addition to their new spots atop the standings: offensive efficiency. Hapoel ranks first and Besiktas second in overall points per possession scored through 10 games. The success of both teams on that front starts in the pick-and-roll. As the table above suggests, both have been very effective in ball screens, with Besiktas posting league-best efficiency numbers and Jerusalem ranking first in points created per game. 

With 40% of all possessions in the EuroCup originating in pick-and-rolls and those looks resulting in 0.97 points per possession, there’s no diminishing their impact on the league landscape. That is especially notable for Jerusalem, which has generated 51% of its possessions in the half-court through pick-and-rolls en route to one of the better offensive starts in the EuroCup this decade. With [Jared Harper](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jared-harper/011970/) ranking among the league’s most prolific shot creators, [Cassius Winston](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/cassius-winston/011940/) thriving when it is his turn on the ball, and [Khadeen Carrington](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/khadeen-carrington/008912/) providing a secondary option, Jerusalem’s guards are the league’s most prolific unit looking to score off the dribble, with [Justin Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/justin-smith/013276/) being the main beneficiary of that off the ball.

For Besiktas, it is how selective its secondary ball handlers are that stands out. With its group of guards using the second-lowest percentage of their possessions, but scoring with near-record efficiency, the likes of [Jonah Mathews](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jonah-mathews/011936/), [Berk Ugurlu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/berk-ugurlu/003783/), and [Anthony Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/anthony-brown/009025/) have made the most of their opportunities in the two-man game, even if none of them are especially prolific. With Ugurlu and [Devon Dotson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/devon-dotson/013285/) doing a lot of the distributing within this offense and four big men who all finish consistently as rollers, Besiktas has gotten a lot done by committee.

The success of both clubs scoring out of ball screens has keyed their rise to the top of the standings.  How they fare from here will be a point of interest in the coming week as Jerusalem will take on the team that it leapfrogged to the top of Group A in [Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana-hapoel-midtown-jerusalem/U2025/102/), while [Besiktas visits London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/london-lions-besiktas-gain-istanbul/U2025/106/) in Group B. 