EuroCup Round 10: Top 10 plays

BAXI Manresa-Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana | Round 10 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

BAXI Manresa v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2025-12-10T19:45:00.000Z)

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson-Umana Reyer Venice | Round 10 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson v Umana Reyer Venice (2025-12-10T18:00:00.000Z)

ratiopharm ulm-Turk Telekom Ankara | Round 10 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

ratiopharm ulm v Turk Telekom Ankara (2025-12-10T18:00:00.000Z)

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica-London Lions | Round 10 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica v London Lions (2025-12-10T18:00:00.000Z)

Neptunas Klaipeda-Slask Wroclaw | Round 10 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Neptunas Klaipeda v Slask Wroclaw (2025-12-10T17:00:00.000Z)

Bahcesehir College Istanbul-U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Round 10 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Bahcesehir College Istanbul v U-BT Cluj-Napoca (2025-12-10T16:00:00.000Z)

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse-Dolomiti Energia Trento | Round 10 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse v Dolomiti Energia Trento (2025-12-09T18:30:00.000Z)

NINERS Chemnitz-Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens | Round 10 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

NINERS Chemnitz v Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens (2025-12-09T18:00:00.000Z)

Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem-Veolia Towers Hamburg | Round 10 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2025-12-09T18:00:00.000Z)

Besiktas GAIN Istanbul-Lietkabelis Panevezys | Round 10 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Besiktas GAIN Istanbul v Lietkabelis Panevezys (2025-12-09T17:00:00.000Z)

EuroCup Round 9: Top 10 plays

Check out the best plays of Round 9 and see who made the best of them

BAXI Manresa-Veolia Towers Hamburg | Round 9 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

BAXI Manresa v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2025-12-05T19:45:00.000Z)

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse-Buducnost VOLI Podgorica | Round 9 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse v Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (2025-12-05T18:30:00.000Z)

Besiktas GAIN Istanbul-Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens | Round 9 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Besiktas GAIN Istanbul v Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens (2025-12-05T17:00:00.000Z)

Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem-Umana Reyer Venice | Round 9 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem v Umana Reyer Venice (2025-12-04T19:00:00.000Z)

Lietkabelis Panevezys-London Lions | Round 9 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Lietkabelis Panevezys v London Lions (2025-12-04T18:00:00.000Z)

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson-U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Round 9 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson v U-BT Cluj-Napoca (2025-12-04T18:00:00.000Z)

NINERS Chemnitz-Turk Telekom Ankara | Round 9 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

NINERS Chemnitz v Turk Telekom Ankara (2025-12-04T18:00:00.000Z)

ratiopharm ulm-Dolomiti Energia Trento | Round 9 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

ratiopharm ulm v Dolomiti Energia Trento (2025-12-04T18:00:00.000Z)

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana-Slask Wroclaw | Round 9 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana v Slask Wroclaw (2025-12-04T17:30:00.000Z)

Bahcesehir College Istanbul-Neptunas Klaipeda | Round 9 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Bahcesehir College Istanbul v Neptunas Klaipeda (2025-12-04T16:00:00.000Z)

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Euroleague Basketball today announced a new collaboration with the anti-piracy affiliate of Sportian to protect its competitions against piracy and boost the integrity of its international broadcast offering. The new collaboration with Sportian’s anti-piracy affiliate will introduce automated detection and takedown of illegal content, supporting Euroleague Basketball broadcasters, fans, and the wider sports economy.

Euroleague Basketball Appoint Sportian to Combat Global Piracy with AI-Powered Solutions

[Euroleague Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/) today announced a new collaboration with the anti-piracy affiliate of [Sportian](http://www.sportian.com) to protect its competitions against piracy and boost the integrity of its international broadcast offering.

Using [Piracy Guard services](https://www.sportian.com/products/piracy-guard), based on technology from LALIGA, Euroleague Basketball will be able to automatically detect, report and remove illegal broadcasts across IPTV, web, and mobile app platforms.

Euroleague Basketball is one of the fastest growing properties in sport, posting record-breaking television, digital and attendance figures annually and attracting hundreds of millions of views of its regular season and Final Four phases.

Reducing piracy protects the flexible, modern, and dynamic viewing experience offered by its streaming service EuroLeague TV, while protecting the investment of its global broadcast partners and ensuring the league can continue to innovate in how it delivers the competition to fans around the world.

By collaborating with Sportian, the technology company formed from the joint venture between Globant and LALIGA, Euroleague joins a community of anti-piracy clients being in a stronger position to defend its intellectual property across broadcast platforms, aligning with other major sports properties to share best practices and agree collective procedures to stop the damage that piracy inflicts on the industry.

The new service will combine live alerts, 24/7 monitoring and real-time dashboards, enabling ultra-fast decision-making and helping to ensure that Euroleague continues to attract new revenues, benefitting clubs, and players.

**Alex Ferrer Kristjansson, Chief Marketing Communications Officer of Euroleague Basketball**, said: "Piracy undermines the sustainability of global sport by diverting revenues that should be reinvested into clubs, players, and fan experiences, while also presenting serious privacy and security risks for the users without their knowledge. By working with Sportian, we are taking a decisive step to protect our content, our fans, and our broadcast partners. This is not just about Euroleague Basketball, it’s about working collectively with other rights holders to protect the sports economy and ensure our competitions can continue to grow."

**Luis Ureta, Sportian CEO**, added: "Protecting content rights is a cornerstone of any growth strategy in sport. Euroleague Basketball has invested in top-class streaming and broadcast offerings and we think it’s essential to protect such innovations, for the good of the whole industry. Our AI-powered services will help ensure that fans can continue enjoying these premium, secure viewing experiences, while the league and its partners safeguard the revenues needed to reinvest in the sport. Together, we are reinforcing the foundations for both business expansion and long-term fan engagement."

Sportian provides proactive and reactive piracy protection to major sports and broadcasting clients around the world, including Serie A, MotoGP, LALIGA, Sky, ONE Championship, WorldSBK, Atresmedia and the Belgian Football Federation.

**About Sportian**

Sportian is a global end-to-end technology solutions provider that enables growth for the sports and entertainment industry through its digital ecosystem, powered by Globant.

Sportian offers a unique ecosystem of technologies that helps sports and entertainment entities grow by adopting fan-centric strategies, embracing new business models and expanding their global reach. Its solutions combine AI, data, experience design and commercial strategy to revolutionize areas such as global fan engagement, streaming, digital asset monetisation, competition management, real-time data capture, content innovation and anti-piracy. This ecosystem has formed a core part of LALIGA since 2014 and is now being used by a wide range of global competitions, broadcasters, federations and clubs to achieve the next stage of their digital transformation.

**About Euroleague Basketball**

Euroleague Basketball (EB) is a global leader in the sports and entertainment business, devoted to running the top European competitions of professional basketball clubs under a unique and innovative organizational model. Owned and administered by some of the most successful and historic clubs in the world, EB manages the continent’s two premier men’s basketball competitions, the EuroLeague and the BKT EuroCup, as well as the sport’s premier under-18 showcase, the Adidas NextGen EuroLeague.

The EB competitions bring the elite of European basketball to all five continents and to the entire sports community through the OTT platform EuroLeague TV. EB also organizes a series of community and educational activities, led by the One Team program, in alignment with the United Nations Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. On the academic side, the EB Sports Business MBA trains future professionals in sports management.

The new collaboration with Sportian’s anti-piracy affiliate will introduce automated detection and takedown of illegal content, supporting Euroleague Basketball broadcasters, fans, and the wider sports economy.

‘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

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. 

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.

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Combo guard joins from German League-leader Trier to reinforce roster after Hugo Benitez setback

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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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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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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. 

Game center, Round 11

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 79-85 NINERS Chemnitz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/lietkabelis-panevezys-niners-chemnitz/U2025/107/)

Chemnitz grabbed its second consecutive road victory in Group B by downing Lietkabelis 79-85 on the road in Round 11 on Tuesday. Chemmnitz improved to 5-6 in the standings and completed a regular-season sweep of Lietkabelis, which dropped to 2-9 and is on a three-game losing streak.

Nike Sibande led six Chemnitz scorers in double digits with 17 points. Kevin Yebo added 16, John Newman scored 15, Kostja Mushidi 12, Amadou Sow 11 and Ty Brewer 10 for the winners. Kristjan Kullamae paced Lietkabelis with 19 points. Fardaws Aimaq and Danielius Lavrinovicius each had 13 and Michael Flowers and Dovis Bickauskis got 10 apiece for the hosts. Aimaq also grabbed 12 rebounds. Chemnitz led almost from start to finish and even though Lietkabelis was within 79-80 late, Sow and Sibande made the difference down the stretch.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/ninerschemnitz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ninerschemnitz</a> take the win in the week opener ✅<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadToGreatness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadToGreatness</a> <a href="https://t.co/gbIK8ESrb2">pic.twitter.com/gbIK8ESrb2</a></p>&mdash; BKT EuroCup (@EuroCup) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup/status/2001003143514218855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana 81-84 Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana-hapoel-midtown-jerusalem/U2025/102/)

Table-topping Jerusalem held on to defeat second-placed Cedevita at Arena Stozice on Tuesday night, 81-84. Hapoel took an early lead in the first quarter, before Cedevita tightened the gap in the second, but by halftime, the visitors led by 11. Yonatan Alon’s men looked to be in cruise control, when Cedevita pushed back in the fourth, coming within a single point with under a minute left on the clock. Jared Harper kept his nerve at the line, finishing the contest and growing Hapoel's advantage at the top of Group A.

Harper played the starring role, adding 4 assist and 2 rebounds to his 21-point scoring performance, while also hitting crucial last minute shots to drag his team over the line. Anthony Lamb impressed also, recording 14 points and Austin Wiley's 13 rebounds were also a huge contributing factor. The result was tough on Cedevita’s Aleksej Nikolic, who logged a clear game-high of 27-points. Hapoel’s record improved to 9-2, while Cedevita fell to 7-4.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">שומרים על הפסגה 🔝<br><br>ובפעם הבאה שנשחק ביורוקאפ - זה יהיה בבית שלנו! <br>אין אדום שלא מגיע &gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/o7DgzONarf">https://t.co/o7DgzONarf</a> <a href="https://t.co/3bwAB0P4Au">pic.twitter.com/3bwAB0P4Au</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Jerusalem BC (@JerusalemBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JerusalemBasket/status/2001014230288678966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [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.

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## 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.

Game Center: Trento, Buducnost tied in Q3; Road wins for Jerusalem, Chemnitz

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

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)

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

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

Rasheed Sulaimon spoke to Javier Gancedo about his team’s title ambitions, his bond with Yogi Ferrell, and why Montenegro feels like home.

Rasheed Sulaimon on Buducnost’s Surge: ‘Our goal is to contend for the trophy’

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica is riding a hot streak in the EuroCup, winning six of its last seven games to climb to 7-3 in the standings. The latest statement came in Round 10, a dominant 94-63 victory over the London Lions. Rasheed Sulaimon was at the heart of it, delivering 16 points and 6 assists in under 21 minutes. Now in his second season with Buducnost, Sulaimon is averaging 10.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists while embracing life on and off the court in Montenegro. Sulaimon spoke to Javier Gancedo about his team’s title ambitions, his bond with Yogi Ferrell, and why Montenegro feels like home.

 

**Hello Rasheed. Congratulations on the win against the London Lions. Was that your team’s best performance so far this season? Do you feel like the team is improving every week?**

"Thank you. Yes, hopefully, that's definitely our goal. We know we have a very talented team but of course, to go all the way in the EuroCup is about who is playing the best at the right time, so we are hoping that the games like the last one against the Lions was a step in the right direction. But we have to continue to grow now. We have a tough game against Trento coming up, so hopefully we can build off of the last game and continue to improve."

 

**You've won six of the last seven EuroCup games, too. How has Buducnost improved this season?**

"I think it's just attention to detail. We are very confident in our roster from top to bottom. We are very confident in the players that we have. But sometimes, even if you have a good roster or a talented team, that doesn't always get the job done if you're not paying attention to the little details. And I think that was the difference between our team at the start and winning six of the last seven: just focusing on better chemistry with each other and paying attention to our coaching staff's scouting report each and every game. And I think when we do that and execute and play at a high level like that, we are a very hard team to beat."

Rasheed Sulaimon is in his second season with Buducnost VOLI Podgorica

Best of Rasheed Sulaimon. Rounds 1-10

**You have been strong at home and only lost against Trento, which is your next opponent. How much extra motivation is that?**

"Every game is very important and I think that's one of the games that regrettably we will look back and say 'that's a game that we should have tried not to let slip away'. But Trento is a very talented team. They play a very, very fast-paced brand of basketball. So, again, I know our coaches are going to have a great scouting report for us. We have to control the tempo of the game and can do that by taking good shots, not turning the ball over and getting back in transition defense. And like I said, they are going to be a great test."

**What do you like about playing alongside Axel Bouteille?**

"Having guys like Axel is a great luxury. I played against Axel a lot since I have been in Europe and this is the first time we are on the same team. So, when you have guys like him on your side, it just gives you all the confidence in the world. But I think that's the thing that's special about our team. It's not just guys like Axel Bouteille or Jerry Boutsiele. We have guys like Yogi Ferrell, Sasha Kovliar, Skyler Mays, I have to go on and on... Juwan Morgan. We are very confident in our team and I think we have great players. At the end of the day, basketball is a team sport, so we are just trying to figure out the best way to get that chemistry between all of us. And we know if we do that, we have the individual talent to contend for this title."

 

**I have to ask you about Yogi Ferrell. When we last spoke, you told me that you two were rivals in high school and even before. Now that you have been playing together for a year, how strong is your friendship?**

"Yogi is like my brother. Like you said, we have known each other for a very long time. This is the second year in a row I have been playing with him, so we just kind of had an unspoken bond. Sometimes he can look at me or I can look at him and we know exactly what the other one is thinking. I think that's definitely a luxury, playing at this level, having somebody that you have 100% confidence in. Even when your confidence goes low, he will be there to pick you up, he will be there to help you out. That's definitely the bond and relationship I have with Yogi. I'm very honored, very blessed and lucky to have another teammate that has the talent and the caliber of a player that he is to play alongside me and help me out."

"Yogi Ferrell is like my brother."

**How good is this for the team's chemistry? Because this is a very unusual situation.**

"It's definitely great. Not just between me and him, but I think that's the special thing about our team, dating back to last year. We have a few different guys, but the core of the team is pretty much the same. I think that's the reason why we had success last year and hopefully why we have success this year. It's not just the chemistry that we have on the court, but off the court as well. Everybody is a good guy. Everybody wants to win. Everybody works hard. I think when you have that foundation, anything is possible. I think we have all the intangibles, all the ingredients to have a successful team. Now we are just hoping that we can work hard and put it together and hopefully get some games to go our way."

 

**I wanted to ask you about Montenegro. You seem to be very happy there. I saw your kids on social media with Montenegrin flags. How special has this step in your career been, to be two years in Montenegro and embrace its culture?**

"It's very special. Like you mentioned, this is my second year here. It's actually the first time in my career that I stayed two years at the same spot back-to-back. Not only am I enjoying it, but like you mentioned, my kids, my family, we're really enjoying Montenegro as well. Great country. Very beautiful country. They love basketball, so that's a plus for us, too, coming from the States. They value basketball very highly here and they create great atmospheres. Just all in all, on the court, off the court, it's a special place. Hopefully, I can extend my stay here for many years to come."

 

**At 7-3, Buducnost has earned the right to dream big and be ambitious. What will it take for your team to go all the way or at least challenge for the title?**

"That's definitely our goal. We have already dropped some games that we thought we should have won, but I think we are still in a good position at 7-3 and still have a long way to go. We still have eight more games to go. So, right now, we are just focused on one game at a time, trying to give ourselves the best position as possible. Hopefully, when the next round starts, it will be about just taking one game at a time and trying to go as far as we can go."

More Buducnost news

From big wins to family life in Montenegro, Sulaimon opens up about Buducnost’s ambitions

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

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/)

**Frederic Fauthoux, Bourg head coach**

“This is a very important game. The victory allows us to stay as high as possible in the standings. We won the first leg, but they are a strong team. Their squad has changed since then: it's larger, with a lot of talent and athleticism, especially some strong defenders. It will be a big challenge for us. We will have to fight hard and, above all, be focused to perform well.”

**Tre Mitchell, Bourg center**

“They’re a good and skilled team. We have to control the tempo and limit their actions. Our connectivity on defense will be the most important. We have to create our own energy being on the road. In order for us to remain on the trajectory we’re on, it’s a big game for us as the second ranking and them as the third. They’re going to come to win on their home court, and we must do the same on enemy territory.”

### [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/)

**Mihai Silvașan, Cluj head coach**

"It is certainly an extremely important game for the final configuration of the standings. From our experience in recent EuroCup seasons, at this point no game is decisive, but it can weigh heavily in a potential finish within the top six. We really need the support of our fans; we need them to support us and push us forward if we go through difficult moments, because, once again, this is a tough game against a team that scores a lot of points. In the last four games they have played, they scored over 100 points. They have very good shooters and rely heavily on this aspect, so overall they are a very good team. Our goal is to lower their efficiency, and for that we need to defend very aggressively. We saw in the game against Bahcesehir what can happen if they are allowed to play their game and shoot freely, when they made 18 three-pointers and won in a dominant manner. The idea is to place a very strong emphasis on defense, make their efficiency drop, secure the rebounds, and run in transition, where we have an advantage."

**Iverson Molinar, Cluj guard**

"Our expectations are to come in and play hard, playing as a team. We know Neptunas is a great offensive team, they scored a lot of points in their last games. We come after a tough loss in Istanbul, but we are professional players. We know when it’s a bad game, we just gotta regroup and keep going. We watched the game, we learned, we regrouped, and we are ready for the next game. We’ll be playing six games in front of our fans, so it’s important to win tomorrow. We gotta protect our home court."

### [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/)

**Igor Milicic, Aris head coach**

"We compete against a team that hasn’t won in EuroCup so far, but is very dangerous, as it showed last Sunday, beating Alba Berlin. There are no easy games in the EuroCup and we have to be very focused and determined from the start, to get the result we want. We have to control the pace of the game and not allow Hamburg to run and score easy points. From our side, we are getting better as times goes by, but every game is a different situation and we have to be serious to continue with our development." 

**Jake Forrester, Aris center**

"After two important wins last week, in BKT EuroCup and the Greek League, we have a crucial game ahead of us. Many people might see that Hamburg has zero wins this season, but is a good team that will cause damage if you don’t respect them. We have to follow out coach’s plan and be focused for 40 minutes, to get the win we need so much, so that we climb to the standings, in a group that is very open and competitive."

### [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/)

**Neven Spahija, Reye head coach**

"After the Trento game, where our effort wasn't enough, we sent a clear message to the team: We must always play at our maximum, regardless of the final result. This mentality must be part of our DNA. We are facing one of the best teams in the EuroCup: they play high-level basketball and beat us convincingly in the first leg. Together with our fans, we want to put on a better performance and get back to winning ways. They have an extraordinary offense: to win, we'll need to be effective in limiting their many offensive weapons."

**Carl Wheatle, Reyer forward** 

"We know how important this game is. We are playing at home and want to get back to playing our brand of basketball for the full 40 minutes, bouncing back from the last two defeats. We are facing one of the strongest teams in the EuroCup, so we will need a complete performance and a contribution from everyone to get the win. We have to take away their strengths: their guards have a lot of points in their hands, and they can rely on a big man like Williams, who is having a great season. Lately, we've been giving up too many offensive rebounds: we need to control the boards because that allows us to dictate the tempo. The key will be a great defensive performance."

### [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/)

**Tautvydas Sabonis, London head coach**

“Besiktas is the number one team in Europe probably - they are 11–0 in Turkey and 8–2 in EuroCup - so we’ve got to be prepared. We’ve got to be mentally tough. If we come like this (how we did against Surrey)…no chance. I think the guys will understand the task, and they will be ready for the physicality and the mental toughness that’ll be required more this game, and be ready to play a solid game in front of our crowd, which I’m hoping there will be more people.” 