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Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens announced on Saturday that swingman Stedmon Lemon has signed for the remainder of the season. 

Panionios tabs athletic swingman Stedmon Lemon 

Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens announced on Saturday that swingman Stedmon Lemon has signed for the remainder of the season. Lemon (1.98 meters, 32 years old) arrives from Lebanon, where he began the 2024–25 campaign with Champville and averaged 20.3 points and 6.3 assists per game.

The athletic forward has spent most of his professional career in South American and Asia, with stops in Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Argentina, Japan, the United Arab Emirates and Iran. After playing college basketball at Johnson C. Smith University, Lemon began his career in the G League. His only previous stint in Europe came in the Israeli second division with Hapoel Ramat Gan and Maccabi Haifa during the 2022-23 season.

Lemon now is due to make his EuroCup debut with Panionios.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When you start the season with two straight defeats, it's very easy to lose your balance and then it all goes downhill. However, an early test in the season can also bring the best out of you, and so far that's the story of Turk Telekom Ankara in the BKT EuroCup.

Turk Telekom Ankara setting the bar high despite bad start

When you start the season with two straight defeats, it's very easy to lose your balance and then it all goes downhill.

However, an early test in the season can also bring the best out of you, and so far that's the story of [Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/turk-telekom-ankara/ttk/) in the BKT EuroCup.

After a heartbreaking home defeat to ratiopharm ulm in the first round and a road loss to Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse, the Turkish team was seemingly outmatched by two top contenders and things were not looking good.

However, three weeks later, everything has changed, with coach Erdem Can's unit beating Buducnost VOLI Podgorica at home and the duo of Dolomiti Energia Trento and the London Lions on the road.

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1889562/turk-telekom-ankara-setting-the-bar-high-despite-bad-start/).

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After starting the season with two defeats, Turk Telekom has already turned things around and is looking like a EuroCup contender again

Panionios Cosmorama Travel announced on Monday that it has signed guard Keron DeShields and big man Kostas Gontikas for the remainder of the season. 

Panionios bolsters roster with Kostas Gontikas, Keron DeShields 

Panionios Cosmorama Travel announced on Monday that it has signed guard Keron DeShields and big man Kostas Gontikas for the remainder of the season.

DeShields (1.91 meters, 32 years old) brings experience from multiple leagues across Europe and beyond. He has suited up for teams in Italy, Hungary, Israel, Greece, Lithuania, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon as well as for the Syrian national team.

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In his previous stint in Greece, DeShields finished the 2017-18 season with Rethymno Cretan Kings. He most recently suited up for Syria at the 2025 Asia Cup, where he averaged 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists over three games in August. The veteran guard is due to make his EuroCup debut with Panionios.

Gontikas (2.06 meters, 31 years old) is a Greek international who has spent his entire professional career in Greece, spare shorts stints in Romania and Iceland. He has suited up for Panathinaikos Athens, Apollon Patras, Ifaistos Limnou, Peristeri, AEK Athens, Ionikas Nikaias, AS Karditas, Kolossos and Lavrio.

Both players are due to make their EuroCup debuts

Panionios bolsters roster with Keron DeShields, Kostas Gontikas

Aquila Basket Trento guard DeVante Jones spoke with Javier Gancedo in this week's EuroCup interview.

DeVante Jones: 'I’m hoping to have Victor Wembanyama in Trento soon'

[Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/dolomiti-energia-trento/trn/) has been one of the most successful road teams in the BKT EuroCup this season. In Round 5, the Italian side [defeated Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens 87-91](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/surprisingly-smarter-trento-rallied-big-to-sting-panionios/), coming from behind in the fourth quarter. [DeVante Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/devante-jones/013260/) played a key role, scoring nine of his 20 points in the final five minutes, including a clutch go-ahead basket and free throws to seal the win.

This is Jones’s second EuroCup season, after a year with Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana. So far, he’s averaging 16.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and a PIR of 17.2. Off the court, he stays close with former teammate Victor Wembanyama, the NBA's rising star. Jones and Wembanyama keep in touch, and Jones is hopeful that Wembanyama might visit him in Trento soon, as he revealed to Euroleague.net's Javier Gancedo. 

DeVante Jones joined Dolomiti Energia Trento this season. 

Round 1-5 highlights: DeVante Jones, Trento

**Q: DeVante, let's start with the win over Panionios. You rallied in the fourth quarter and never lost faith. What helped you get this important road win?**

“Thanks. As a team, we just haven’t been in situations like that much this season. Toto \[Forray\] was a big help – he’s a great leader. He kept reminding us to stay calm, be patient, and stick to our game plan. Towards the end, Coach \[Massimo Cancellieri\] wanted me to have the ball in my hands to make plays, and my teammates trusted me. That trust really helped me make the right decisions down the stretch.”

**Q: You've had great success on the road, but a couple of tough losses at home. How do you translate that road mentality into your home games?**

“We just need to be more consistent. We’ve got to use our home crowd to our advantage, that ‘sixth man’ energy that can lift us when we’re tired or struggling to score. On the road, we have a chip on our shoulder because we know we’re facing tough environments, but at home, we should have that same mindset. Hopefully, we can bring that same focus to our home games before the season’s over.”

**Q: You’ve already had three 20-point games this season. Is this the kind of role you envisioned when you joined Trento, maybe a bigger role than what you had in Ljubljana with Cedevita Olimpija?**

“I definitely wanted more responsibility, but not just as a scorer. I knew I could make plays at a high level, so having the ball in my hands has been a big part of my role. I’m one of those guards who can do a little bit of everything – score, pass, defend, rebound. Trento’s done a great job of letting me showcase my abilities on both ends of the court. This year, I've been asked to step up as a scorer more often, which is fine with me because my teammates trust me to take those shots.”

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**Q: Let's talk about a couple of your teammates. First, Cheickh Niang, one of the youngest players in the league. His brother already plays in the EuroLeague and for the Italian national team. How do you see his potential?**

“Cheickh reminds me a lot of Bilal Coulibaly, the kid from the \[Washington\] Wizards – both are very athletic, great defenders, and just have a lot of potential. I really like Cheickh. He’s always working hard, getting extra shots in, and putting in the work before and after practice. I’m always trying to keep him focused and pushing him to improve. The sky’s the limit for him.”

**Q: And then there’s the veteran, Toto Forray, a Trento legend. How important is it to have someone like him in the locker room, showing the new guys what it means to be part of this team and city?**

“Toto is huge for us. He’s one of those leaders who just brings people together effortlessly. He’s always cracking jokes, making sure everyone feels comfortable, not just with basketball but with life in Trento. He helps us get acclimated to the city and the culture. We’ve got a group chat where he’s always checking in, making sure everyone has what they need. On the court, he’s a great player too. He’s always hustling, always showing what it means to play the ‘Trento way.’ Having him around is like having a cheat code.”

**Q: You spent your first season in Europe with Victor Wembanyama at Metropolitans 92. What do you remember from that experience, and how was it playing with him?**

“It was great. I wish I’d been able to take full advantage of that experience because it went by so fast! But I got really close with Victor, and we still talk today. Playing with him was amazing. From getting police escorts to every game to seeing him work before and after every game, his work ethic is unbelievable. Not only as a player but as a person – he’s really humble and down-to-earth. It was awesome watching him grow, and now seeing him do well in the NBA, it’s amazing. Everything about that year was great.”

**Q: You and Victor stay in touch, do you think he follows your games, or the EuroCup and EuroLeague games in general?**

“Yeah, I think he’s been watching some of my games this season. I’ve talked to him about coming out to one whenever he has the chance, so hopefully he’ll make it to a game. We’re still talking about it, trying to figure out when it works for both of us. So, I’m hoping to have him in Trento soon!”

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**Q: This is your second EuroCup season after Ljubljana. Does the experience from last year help you settle in more comfortably this time around?**

“Definitely. Having a season under my belt makes a big difference. I know what to expect from the players, the refs, the physicality, and the crowds. So, it’s much easier to adjust this time. And it’s also fun for me because I can help the younger guys understand what to expect. They’re learning the difference between the EuroCup and the Italian League, so it’s been a lot of fun so far.”

**Q: Up next is Lietkabelis, a must-win game if you want to keep your playoff hopes alive. Is that the mentality you’re bringing into this game?**

“Absolutely. It’s the same mentality we had going into the Panionios game. They’re kind of struggling, but they’ll give us their best shot. This is a crucial game for us, just like the last one. In EuroCup, sometimes it comes down to one game or even one point for the playoffs. So, it’s huge. We’ve got to bring our best, and I know they’ll be coming at us hard, too. I can’t wait for it.”

**Q: Trento is in its 10th EuroCup season, and you’ve also experienced basketball in Ljubljana. How are you enjoying the opportunity to experience different basketball cultures?**

“I’m really enjoying it. Experiencing different basketball cultures is a blessing. The guys around me are open to sharing their cultures, and it’s just a great feeling to learn new things every day. Getting closer with the team and seeing the brotherhood form is something special. It’s an experience I’ll always treasure.”

More Trento News

The guard spoke with Javier Gancedo in this week's EuroCup interview

Balancing out your rosters for Round 6 of the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge may be a bit of a challenge. Here are five inexpensive suggestions who just might help your team: Matas Jogela, Dolomiti Energia Trento (8.3 credits)
Malik Osborne, ratiopharm ulm (10.0 credits)
Jordan Parks, Umana Reyer Venice (9.8 credits)
David Skara, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (7.9 credits)
Giorgos Tsalmpouris, Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens (7.6 credits)


Fantasy tips, Round 6: Making the most of an unbalanced week

Balancing out your rosters in Round 6 may be a bit of a challenge. While there are four games on Tuesday and six on Wednesday, I discovered when I started preparing for this week  that the overwhelming majority of my players have Wednesday (i.e. Turn 2) games. This is especially noteworthy when choosing a captain. Eight of the top 10 players in PIR this season are playing in Turn 2 this week.

Grabbing one of those two, [Ante Zizic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/ante-zizic/004554/) or [Kevin Yebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kevin-yebo/013368/), to be your Turn 1 captain could be beneficial. Regardless, Knowing what you will do in Turn 2 is important. I plan to use [Malachi Flynn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/malachi-flynn/013908/) as my captain – if my Tuesday choice does not hit big – because the Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem defense has allowed opposing guards to flourish and , after all, Flynn is third in the competition in PIR with 22.8 per game.

Before we go any further, let's review my picks from last week. [Nike Sibande](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/nike-sibande/013889/) scored 11 and gained 0.1 credits. [Umoja Gibson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/umoja-gibson/013855/) scored 19 and gained 0.4 credits. [Berk Ugurlu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/berk-ugurlu/003783/) scored 3.3 and lost 0.2 credits. [Augustin Ubal](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/agustin-ubal/010062/) scored 21 and gained 0.5 credits. And [Jakub Urbaniak](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jakub-urbaniak/012777/) scored 11 and gained 0.2 credits. If you took my advice, it helped! Let's see what Round 6 has in store. Here are five inexpensive suggestions who just might help your team:

### Matas Jogela, Dolomiti Energia Trento (8.3 credits)

Lithuanian forward [Matas Jogela](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/matas-jogela/006853/) is leading Trento into his home country this week, which for some might be a good enough reason to expect a good game from him. Add to that the fact that the opponent, Lietkabelis Panevezys, has allowed the most fantasy points to forwards in the EuroCup this season and now we’re talking. And Jogela is coming off a season-high PIR of 17 last week.

Has Malik Osborne just turned a corner?

### Malik Osborne, ratiopharm ulm (10.0 credits)

Has [Malik Osborne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/malik-osborne/013916/) just turned a corner? If so, now may be the time to jump on board. The center comes off a monster EuroCup game against fellow German side NINERS Chemnitz – 16 points and 14 rebounds for a PIR of 29 – and followed that up with an efficient 11-point, 6-board, 16 PIR line over the weekend in the German League. Osborne has a high floor as he ranks sixth in the league in rebounding with 7.2 per game. If he takes on a larger offensive role, he becomes a fantasy asset.  

 

### Jordan Parks, Umana Reyer Venice (9.8 credits)

[Jordan Parks](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jordan-parks/011909/) has found a home in Venice, where is now in his fourth season. He has started all five games so far in the EuroCup and seems to have found his groove recently – as well as a boost in playing time – with 15.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 2.5 blocks for a PIR of 18.0 over the last two games. Reyer scored in triple figures in both of those games and could do so again against Hamburg, which has allowed 99.2 points per game this season.

 

### David Skara, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (7.9 credits)

This one is a little riskier, but for the price, he should be worth the gamble. [David Skara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/david-skara/004639/) has averaged 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals for a PIR of 19.5 in the last two rounds, while facing the tough frontlines of Bahcesehir. Cedevita's Round 6 opponent, Cluj, has given up the most fantasy points to centers so far this season. The mitigating factor is Cedevita's signing of Will McNair over the weekend, but I expect Skara will still see plenty of minutes in Romania.

 

### Giorgos Tsalmpouris, Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens (7.6 credits)

The Panionios big man was on my radar last week, but I thought it was wiser to wait and see how things shook out in the team's first game under new head coach Ilias Zouros. Then [Giorgos Tsalmpouris](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/giorgos-tsalmpouris/006548/) dominated to the tune of 18 points and 6 rebounds for a PIR of 23 in 24 minutes against Trento. The matchup against Turk Telekom will be tougher, but it's also a Turn 1 game, which adds value.

Giorgos Tsalmpouris dominated in his first game under Coach Zouros. 

More EuroCup Fantasy Challenge News

Frankie Sachs offers fantasy managers some recommendations for this week's games

Jordan Bayehe was just 14 years old when he went to a P-Square concert in the Cameroonian capital of Yaoundé. Little did Bayehe know that the aftermath of the Nigerian R&B duo's concert would be the start of a basketball career that brought him to Italy and the BKT EuroCup. And that is mainly thanks to his sister’s cellphone. 

Trento big man Jordan Bayehe can thank his sister’s phone for the start of his career 

[Jordan Bayehe](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jordan-bayehe/006724/) was just 14 years old when he went to a P-Square concert in the Cameroonian capital of Yaoundé. Little did Bayehe know that the aftermath of the Nigerian R&B duo's concert would be the start of a basketball career that brought him to Italy and the BKT EuroCup. And that is mainly thanks to his sister’s cellphone. 

Bayehe at that time was only interested in football, but he was spotted by a basketball coach after the show. The coach asked the young Jordan for his number.

“I didn’t have a phone, so I gave him my sister’s number,” Bayehe recalled. “He called her after three months, during the summer, and brought me to the court for the first time. My first day was tough because I used to play football. But he kept pushing me, came to my house to talk to my parents, and believed in me when nobody else did – not even me.”

Fast-forward 12 years and Bayehe has become a major part of the game plan for [Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/dolomiti-energia-trento/trn/) inside the paint. The 2.04-meter center is spending his second year in Trento and has averaged 8.0 points on 63% shooting on two-pointers to go with 4.0 rebounds in 18 minutes as the club’s backup center. 

“Every day is one step forward for us because we are a young team. We have to improve every single day,” said Bayehe, who turned 26 in mid-October. 

The best plays of Dolomiti Energia Trento center Jordan Bayehe through the first five rounds of the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup season.

Jordan Bayehe's top plays so far this season

Bayehe said he has made a big step forward from last season when he made his debut in the EuroCup, averaging 3.9 points and 4.1 rebounds, in addition to collecting 5.0 points and 4.3 rebounds in the Italian League. 

“Now I’m a different player. I have more confidence. I can play facing or back to the basket. I shoot more and I’m more versatile. Last year I was mostly a pick-and-roll player; now I have more options. My goal is to become a multidimensional player,” Bayehe said. 

He worked out this past summer after talking with his individual development coaches as part of his preparations for the FIBA AfroBasket 2025 in August.

“I decided what kind of player I want to be. With the national team coach, we discussed adding pick-and-pop to my game. When I returned to Trento, my coach also shared his vision for how I could impact the team.”

Bayehe played a big role in Cameroon’s strong performance at AfroBasket 2025 in Angola, averaging 9.0 points and 4.5 rebounds as the country reached the semifinals for the first time since 2009.

“I think we deserved to win AfroBasket. We lost against Angola at the last second. It was a crucial moment. Then we lost the third-place game to Senegal – they deserved to win,” said Bayehe.

“We’re top four in Africa right now. Our goal is to become the best team in Africa. With NBA players joining, we can make history in African basketball.”

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Bayehe’s bond to his home country remains strong since leaving for Italy at age 16. He landed at the famed academy Stella Azzurra and stayed in Rome for six years. After spending the next two years in the Italian second division with the Roseto Sharks, Bayehe joined top-flight club Cantu in 2020. 

The club failed to stay in the league and were relegated to the Serie A2. Bayehe stayed with the team for the 2021-22 season, however – a decision which helped him in his development as a 22-year-old. 

“I signed a two-year contract, and I didn’t play much in my first year in Serie A. Going to the second division with the goal to go up again to the first division, I had the opportunity to play for a big team in A2 and play a lot. I was young, and for me, playing a lot was the best,” said Bayehe, who averaged 8.8 points and 5.7 rebounds that season. 

“I learned that every game counts because everybody expects a big team like Cantu to win in the second division. There’s full pressure from fans and the club, which made me more focused on the court,” he said. 

Cantu ended up reaching the 2022 semifinals of the second division playoffs but lost in Game 5 to Scafati to miss out on promotion. 

“It was so bad for me because everybody in Cantu thought we could go up. But at the end, in basketball, the details count. In Game 5 we played away – it’s not easy to win a Game 5 on the road. We lost by 13 points, but they deserved to win.” 

In the summer of 2022, Bayehe left Cantu to join top flight side Brindisi. 

“I was ready to play in the first division. Mentally, as a basketball player, I was more prepared. At Brindisi, everything was different. I knew the first division, I talked with the coach all summer – he told me what he expected from me. Our first goal was to reach the playoffs, and we did. My first year in Brindisi was easier than my first year in Cantu because I was more prepared to be a first-division player,” said Bayehe, who contributed 4.0 points and 3.6 rebounds. 

After one more season in Brindisi, Bayehe then moved to Trento in 2024 and now has his sights on taking his game to the next level. 

And when asked what he would message he would give his 14-year-old self, Bayehe said: “The best choice I did in my life was giving my sister’s number to my first coach. That decision changed my life – everything started from there.”

The 26-year-old has taken a big leap in his second season in the EuroCup

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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. 

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[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. 

Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem claimed its seventh Winner Cup with an 89–84 victory over Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv in a thrilling final at Pais Arena in the Israeli capital on Saturday night. Jerusalem added another trophy to its collection just weeks after lifting the Israeli Super Cup.

Jerusalem wins Israel's Winner Cup for the seventh time

Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem claimed its seventh Winner Cup with an 89–84 victory over Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv in a thrilling final at Pais Arena in the Israeli capital on Saturday night. Jerusalem added another trophy to its collection just weeks after lifting the Israeli Super Cup.

Jared Harper was named MVP of the finals after starring for the winners with 33 points and 5 assists. His performance echoed last season’s playoff heroics, when his buzzer-beater eliminated Tel Aviv in the semifinals. Harper's backcourt mate, Khadeen Carrington, added 15 points, Roi Huber followed with 12 and Yovel Zoosman 10. Antonio Blakeney paced Tel Aviv with 19 points, Elijah Bryant scored 18 and Vasa Micic tallied 14 points and 6 assists.

The matchup delivered everything expected from two of Israel’s biggest clubs. Jerusalem entered the game looking to build momentum after a mixed start to the season, highlighted by a recent EuroCup win over Besiktas Gain Istanbul. Tel Aviv, meanwhile, sought to end a 32-year drought in domestic trophies despite its rise to EuroLeague status following last season’s BKT EuroCup triumph.

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The game opened at a high tempo, with Jerusalem taking a 29–24 lead after the first quarter thanks to sharp shooting from Harper. Tel Aviv fought back in the second quarter, closing the gap to 52–50 at halftime behind contributions from Micic and Bryant.

The third quarter proved decisive. Harper ignited Jerusalem with a deep three-pointer and added more baskets during a 7–0 run, while Carrington and Zoosman chipped in to push the lead to 76–64. Tel Aviv responded in the fourth quarter with a surge led by Blakeney, trimming the margin to just 4 points. However, Austin Wiley’s dunk and Harper’s steady free throws kept Jerusalem in control, sealing the 89–84 win and sparking celebrations in the capital.

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Aris Thessaloniki Betsson has confirmed the signing of Amine Noua, who has penned a contract until the end of the 2025-26 season.

Amine Noua lands at Aris

[Aris Thessaloniki Betsson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/aris-thessaloniki-betsson/ari/) has confirmed the signing of [Amine Noua](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/amine-noua/006068/), who has penned a contract until the end of the 2025-26 season.

Noua (2.02 meters, 28 years old) arrives with plenty of top-level experience, having spent four seasons in the EuroLeague and three campaigns in the BKT EuroCup. 

Last season, Noua suited up for Granada in the Spanish League, averaging 16.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 block per game across 33 appearances.

He joins an Aris side that is 3-3 through the first six rounds of the 2025-26 EuroCup season.

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In 95 EuroLeague games between 2019 and 2024, Noua has posted career averages of 5.4 points and 2.6 rebounds.

The Frenchman has made 43 career appearances in the EuroCup, coming between 2017 and 2022, averaging 8.3 points and 3.7 rebounds for his career.

Noua came through at LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, making his first-team debut in 2015-16, and remained there until 2021. He spent one year with MoraBanc Andorra in 2021-22, playing in the EuroCup with the Spanish team that season. He then returned to ASVEL in 2022-23 and later went on to represent Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in 2023-24.

With ASVEL, he spent three seasons in the EuroLeague (2019-20, 2020-21; 2022-23) and two in the EuroCup (2017-18, 2018-19).

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The Frenchman brings a wealth of experience to the Greek side