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The 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season Round 14 game Frutti Extra Bursaspor vs. Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse, which was scheduled to be played on February 8, and the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season Round 24 games Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Real Madrid and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Exchange Milan, which were scheduled to be played on February 9 and 10, respectively, have been suspended following the Turkish government's cancellation of all sports competitions until further notice due to the earthquakes that struck the country on Monday.

 Euroleague Basketball games in Turkey suspended 

The 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season Round 14 game Frutti Extra Bursaspor vs. Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse, which was scheduled to be played on February 8, and the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season Round 24 games Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Real Madrid and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, which were scheduled to be played on February 9 and 10, respectively, have been suspended following the Turkish government's cancellation of all sports competitions until further notice due to the earthquakes that struck the country on Monday.

Euroleague Basketball will evaluate with the affected teams the best possible options to reschedule the games based on available dates. Further information will be released as warranted in the coming days.

The Euroleague Basketball family is deeply saddened by the tragedy in Turkey and neighboring countries. We wish to express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and all those affected by the ongoing tragedy.

Euroleague Basketball games in Turkey suspended

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica has completed the signing of Manu Lecomte. Lecomte (1.80 meters, 27 years old) last played for Hapoel Eliat of Israel, where he averaged 13.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 10 Israeli League games this season. The Belgium international will make his 7DAYS EuroCup debut when he first suits up for Buducnost.

Buducnost inks point guard Manu Lecomte

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Emmanuel Lecomte (<a href="https://twitter.com/ManuLecomte20?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ManuLecomte20</a> ) potpisao za Budućnost Voli! 🟦⬜️<a href="https://t.co/527RCQBePd">https://t.co/527RCQBePd</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeOwnTheFuture?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeOwnTheFuture</a> <a href="https://t.co/YHTszyusvv">pic.twitter.com/YHTszyusvv</a></p>&mdash; KK Budućnost VOLI (@KKBuducnostVOLI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKBuducnostVOLI/status/1622618519182487556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lecomte left his native Belgium to play college basketball at Miami and Baylor before beginning his professional career with the Agua Caliente Clippers of the G League in 2018-19. From there, he spent two seasons playing for Murcia of Spain. In the 2020-21 campaign, Lecomte represented Frankfurt of Germany, Prienai of Lithuania and Elan Bearnais of France. Last season, he averaged 15.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists for Jonava of Lithuania, which earned him a move to Hapoel Eliat, where he played a total of 10 games in 2022-23. Lecomte has also represented Belgium at the last two EuroBasket tournaments, averaging 13.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists in five games during the 2022 edition.

Slack Wroclaw has announced the arrival of DJ Mitchell on a deal until the end of the 2022-23 season. Mitchell (2.03 meters, 25 years old) joins from the Brisbane Bullets of the National Basketball League, having averaged 9.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 27 games. With just five games to go in the 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season, Slask will hope that Mitchell can help change the team's fortunes, as it currently sits bottom of Group B with a record of 1-12.

Slask adds DJ Mitchell until end of season

Slack Wroclaw has announced the arrival of DJ Mitchell on a deal until the end of the 2022-23 season. Mitchell (2.03 meters, 25 years old) joins from the Brisbane Bullets of the National Basketball League, having averaged 9.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 27 games. With just five games to go in the 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season, Slask will hope that EuroCup rookie Mitchell can help change the team's fortunes, as it currently sits bottom of Group B with a record of 1-12.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">D.J. Mitchell nowym zawodnikiem Śląska! ✍️✅<br><br>25-letni skrzydłowy podpisał kontrakt z WKS-em do końca sezonu. Witamy we Wrocławiu! 🤝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DumaMiasta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DumaMiasta</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/plkpl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#plkpl</a></p>&mdash; WKS Śląsk Wrocław - koszykówka (@WKS_SlaskBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/WKS_SlaskBasket/status/1622623692617396226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After playing for Wake Forest and Santa Clara in his college days, Mitchell made his professional debut in the 2021-22 season as he suited up for Basketball Academie Limburg in the Dutch-Belgian League. In June 2022, the forward moved to Australia after joining the Gold Coast Rollers of the Australian Second Division. Last summer, he signed for Brisbane of the NBL, the top division in Australia, but he will now finish the season with Slask in Poland.

7Bet-Lietkabelis is in the thick of the playoff hunt in Group A of the 7DAYS EuroCup and comes off its first road victory of the season, against ninth-placed U-BT Cluj-Napoca. Once again, 23-year-old guard Kristian Kullamae was at the forefront for Lietkabelis when needed. This is Kullamae's first season in the EuroCup after playing in his native Estonia, Germany and Spain and he has averaged 10.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 13 EuroCup games. His father, Gert Kullamae, played in the EuroCup with EiffelTowers Nijmegen in the 2004-05 campaign. "He was more of like my mentor while I was younger, now he just supports me and in case I have any need for advice, he always helps me out," Kullamae told EuroCupBasketball.com. "I think it's a good thing that he allows me to be myself and focus on myself and in case I need any help, I can always ask him and reach out to him."

Kristian Kullamae, Lietkabelis: 'I have been waiting for this'

7Bet-Lietkabelis is in the thick of the playoff hunt in Group A of the 7DAYS EuroCup and comes off its first road victory of the season, against ninth-placed U-BT Cluj-Napoca. Once again, 23-year-old guard [Kristian Kullamae](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/kristian-kullamae/007729/) was at the forefront for Lietkabelis when needed. This is Kullamae's first season in the EuroCup after playing in his native Estonia, Germany and Spain and he has averaged 10.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 13 EuroCup games. His father, Gert Kullamae, played in the EuroCup with EiffelTowers Nijmegen in the 2004-05 campaign. "He was more of like my mentor while I was younger, now he just supports me and in case I have any need for advice, he always helps me out," Kullamae told [EuroCupBasketball.com](http://EuroCupBasketball.com). "I think it's a good thing that he allows me to be myself and focus on myself and in case I need any help, I can always ask him and reach out to him."

**Hello, Kristian, congratulations on beating Cluj on the road. It was a critical victory in the playoff race. What allowed you to keep your composure and win the game?** 

"Thanks. Yes, it was really important for us. Until now, we didn't have any road wins, so getting the first one was huge for us. And I think it was a whole team effort, our defense was solid and the fighting spirit was hard. We really played as a team, although maybe the game was not the nicest one to watch, but I think we grinded it out. I think rebounds and defense were the keys." 

**You have adjusted really quickly to the EuroCup level, which is unusual for a newcomer. What allowed you to play so well right away?** 

"That's a good question. I have been waiting for this moment for a while. Last year in Spain, I did not have many minutes or a big role, but just being around there, in the ACB \[Spanish League\], a good league, I think it prepared me also for this EuroCup level and now I have a good connection with Coach. He has trusted me, so I think all those things combined have allowed me to play like this and help my team as much as possible."

"It's exciting times and I'm happy that a couple of us have had the opportunity to play at this level and showcase ourselves." 

**We have not seen many Estonians in the EuroCup lately, but Maik Kotsar did really well with Hamburg last season and now, you are one of Lietkabelis's leaders. Is that a good sign for Estonian basketball going forward?** 

"Yes, I think our country has developed basketball really well in the last years, and now we have some young guys who want to achieve big things in their careers. So yes, it's exciting times and I'm happy that a couple of us have had the opportunity to play at this level and showcase ourselves. I'm pretty sure that in the next years, there will be even more Estonians at this level."

**The biggest news in Lietkebalis is that Gediminas Orelik returned to the team and has played a big role since he arrived. How important is it that he is back and playing so well weight away?** 

"He is a huge weapon for us. He was here last year, so he knows the organization and the club really well. He was one of the leaders last year so having him helps us a lot on offense. He is a great shooter. He can stretch the floor and they can't help really on defense against him, so it also opens up stuff to everybody else. And now with him, I think we have a bigger rotation and hopefully we will learn how to play with each other and then in the next games, we will find the rhythm and can have good results."

**Everybody in Lietkabelis, from fans to players to everybody else, is on the same page about Coach Canak leading the team. How good is that for the team?** 

"I think he is probably one of the reasons why this team is like this. He tells us what we need to do on the court and then we need to do it. He gives us orders and we need to fulfill them on the court. And if we do it, I think that in every game we have good opportunities to win or have a positive result for us." 

Kristian Kullamae is a 7DAYS EuroCup newcomer who has become of the 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys's leaders this season.

2022-23 EuroCup highlights: Kristian Kullamae, Lietkabelis

**You are a second-generation EuroCup player. Your father Gert played in the EuroCup with EiffelTowers many years ago. Do you remember watching him play? How much of a mentor was he for you?** 

"I was still a little bit too young at that time. I remember more of his games while he was older, already finishing his career in Estonia. But yeah, I don't really have any memories about it. More or less, I have watched his games from tape or his highlights, but that's it. He was more of like my mentor when I was younger, now he just supports me and in case I have any need for advice, he always helps me out. But more and more, right now, he's more like a fan than rather than a coach for me. I think it's a good thing that he allows me to be myself and focus on myself and in case I need any help, I can always ask him and reach out to him."

**In what ways are you two similar players, and what's the difference between you and your father?** 

"I haven't seen him when he was younger. He was also like a combo guard but later in his career, he was more of a shooter. So I think maybe our game is a little bit different, but I think how our bodies were built, we're pretty much the same. We are both like tall, skinny guys, you know? I think we have more similarities in our bodies than in our game."

**What do you think about the EuroCup: the competition, the playing level and the way it is structured?** 

"Like you said, this is my first year and I like it a lot. The competition is really high, it is the second-best league in Europe, probably, so it's really challenging for me as a young player to compete against all those teams and players. It's nice and having a game almost every week, 18 games in total, I think that's a huge thing for me right now, so I am really enjoying it. And like I said, I hope that I can achieve the goals with the team we have put on ourselves." 

"Everything starts from the defense. And if we can get stops, we can run and get some easier baskets, that would help us a lot."

**Your next game is against Reyer. It was a close game earlier this season, what can we expect this time around?** 

"Yes, we were close to beating them last time but unfortunately in the end, we could not close the game. They are really, really experienced and I think they are a really physically strong team, so for us, it's important to be at least even or to win on rebounds and to play good defense because, in our team, everything starts from the defense. And if we can get stops, we can run and get some easier baskets, that would help us a lot. But yes, I think we need to focus on rebounds because Reyer is a big team."

**There are only five regular season games left. Which teams do you see as favorites to win the EuroCup?** 

"We have great teams in our group. I don't know much about the other group, but I think this competition is really, really even, and everybody can win against everybody, especially as the playoffs are only one game. I think everything can happen, but out of the teams we played, I think Joventut has a great chance to reach far, for sure. I don't know if they can win it, but I think maybe Joventut is one of the teams that stands out. But like I said, I think in this competition, everything is very even. Prometey has played good. They also have a really athletic team and are playing really good basketball. They are a really good transition team. I would say it's surprising, but at the same time, also not that surprising because if you watch their roster, they have really high-level players."

7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys v Umana Reyer Venice (2023-02-08T17:00:00.000Z)

The conclusion of Round 13 has brought some clarity to the standings with the eight-seed in Groups A and B both two wins clear of the teams on the outside of the playoff picture looking in.  

It also brought the second highest scoring effort in regulation time in 7DAYS EuroCup history as [Gran Canaria’s 118-point effort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/gran-canaria-paris-basketball/U2022/129/) fell within 3 points of [the previous record of 121](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2002-03/adecco-estudiantes-madrid-generali-group-trieste/U2002/45/) set over 20 years ago.

The EuroCup is not exactly young. Tipping off back in the winter of 2002, the competition has contested 4,240 games through this week; it's seen highs, lows, and everything in between. Even so, when Gran Canaria poured in 118 points in regulation against Paris Basket on Wednesday, it was difficult not to begin the search for historical context. 

It is not easy to eclipse 100 points in a 40-minute game let alone have a brush with the 120-point mark—only 19 teams have made it into triple digits this season. Reaching 100 points requires a fairly rare combination of pace and efficiency.  

Gran Canaria - Paris Basketball | Round 13 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

It does not take a lot of searching to put the efficiency component of that equation in context. As well as Gran Canaria played offensively, it didn’t even have the most efficient game of the week as Promitheas Patras scored 1.28 points per possession against Veolia Towers Hamburg whose 1.26 points per possession nearly eclipsed Gran Canaria’s 1.27 per possession effort as well.  

What made Gran Canaria’s performance unique on paper was how fast the game moved and who it was scoring against. Using over 10 more possessions this week than either Promitheas or Hamburg, but actually, 4 fewer than its opponent, Paris Basketball, the opportunity was there for Gran Canaria to put up a big scoring total. It is worth noting, however, that even in a fast-paced game, it was scoring in bunches against a Paris team that still ranks in the top-5 in overall defensive efficiency.  

Getting 53 points from the bench, shooting 15-for-30 from beyond the arc, and not having a single individual lineup use more than nine possessions, Gran Canaria had great synergy on the offensive end.

Shooting the ball well from the midrange - on top of its three-point prowess and rebounding quite a few of its misses on the interior - is what made Gran Canaria’s performance stand out. That's especially true relative to the 2002 record-setting contest, which featured a copious free-throw and turnover margin. This time the offensive effort fell in line closely with the other strong stretches Coach Jaka Lakovic’s team has had this season. 

It was not any one set Gran Canaria kept going back to more than usual, any one weaknesses it was exploiting, or any one player who took over, it was just the same formula that has helped the team notch a EuroCup-best 11 wins, but just spread consistently over a full 40 minutes.

With five games remaining and a lot to still be decided in terms of seeding, there’s no time for anyone to bask in the glow of a single game, record or not. That’s especially true for Gran Canaria, which visits Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv in Round 14 for a matchup of the teams with the two highest point differentials this season.

A look inside Gran Canaria's 118-point explosion

Gran Canaria v Paris Basketball (2023-02-01T20:00:00.000Z)

Umana Reyer Venice has relieved head coach [Walter De Raffaele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/umana-reyer-venice/vnc/de-raffaele-walter/?season=U2022) of his duties after 13 years at the club. De Raffaele, who was in charge as Reyer head coach for a total of 403 games, leaves the club sitting fifth in the Group A standings of this season's 7DAYS EuroCup after going 7-6 in its opening 13 fixtures.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">De Raffaele sollevato dall&#39;incarico 👇<a href="https://t.co/M74FVVFCMF">https://t.co/M74FVVFCMF</a></p>&mdash; Reyer Venezia (@REYER1872) <a href="https://twitter.com/REYER1872/status/1622256994550784002?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

De Raffaele became the Reyer head coach in February 2016, having spent the previous five years as the team's assistant coach. The 54-year-old, who is the longest-serving coach in Reyer's history, won the Italian League with the club in 2017 and 2019, while he also led Reyer to the FIBA Europe Cup title in 2018 and the Italian Cup in 2020. His dismissal comes after a run of six defeats in seven games, the last of which came on Sunday at home to Brindisi in the Italian League, leaving the team in ninth position with a record of 8-10.

Reyer parts ways with head coach Walter De Raffaele

Umana Reyer Venice announced on Saturday that it has signed [Kendrick Ray ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/kendrick-ray/profile/009003/)for the remainder of the season. Ray (1.88 meters, 29 years old) arrives from Bosnian side Igokea Aleksandrovac, for which he averaged 15.0 points, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steal in 15 Adriatic League games this season. This will be Ray’s second time in the EuroCup; he averaged 13.3 points, 3.9 assists and 0.9 steals in 16 games for Promitheas Patras last season.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">✍️ Kendrick Ray è un giocatore dell’Umana Reyer!<br>Guardia americana, nativo di New York, benvenuto!<br>Leggi 👉 <a href="https://t.co/RlO3xpukn0">https://t.co/RlO3xpukn0</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Reyer150?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Reyer150</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/finoallafine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#finoallafine</a> <a href="https://t.co/pvubjQvZv2">pic.twitter.com/pvubjQvZv2</a></p>&mdash; Reyer Venezia (@REYER1872) <a href="https://twitter.com/REYER1872/status/1621856374450692100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ray started his career with CEZ Basketball Nymburk of the Czech Republic and also played for Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv of Israel, Le Mans Sarthe Basket of France, AEK Athens of Greece and Socar Petkimspor of Turkey. Ray helped Nymburk win the Czech League and Cup double in 2018, lifted the Greek Cup with AEK in 2020 and reached the French Cup championship game with Le Mans in 2019. He also played in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague with Maccabi in the 2018-19 campaign.

Kendrick Ray highlights with Promitheas Patras

Reyer signs Kendrick Ray at guard 

Round 13 roll call: Caboclo set Ulm club record

[Bell-Haynes dished Buducnost into playoffs](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/buducnost-voli-podgorica-london-lions/U2022/128/)

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica secured a playoff spot with a 78-68 home win over the London Lions, and point guard [Trae Bell-Haynes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/trae-bell-haynes/008411/) played a major role. Bell-Haynes scored 14 points and dished a career-high 10 assists. He was the first Buducnost player with double-digit assists in more than two years, and only fourth different Buducnost player in competition history with 10 or more assists. It was a big win for Buducnost to not only secure a spot in the playoffs, but also to stay in the hunt for home-court advantage.

Trae Bell-Haynes Posts 14 points & 10 assists vs. London Lions, 02/01/2023

Trae Bell-Haynes Posts 14 points 10 assists vs London Lions

[Jeremic gave Cedevita a long-range boost](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana-umana-reyer-venice/U2022/121/)

One of the unsung heroes as Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana kept its playoff chances alive with a 77-73 win over Umana Reyer Venice was [Marko Jeremic.](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/marko-jeremic/010551/) The 31-year old guard played 28 minutes, and netted 4 triples on 7 attempts. He finished with 14 points, and was the player who kept Cedevita offense going in some of the crucial junctures in the game. 

Marko Jeremic went 4-of-7 on three-pointers as Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana beat Umana Reyer Venice 77-73. He also scored his only two-pointer of the game.

Marko Jeremic's 14 points vs. Reyer

[All-round D.J. Kennedy lifted Prometey to Group A lead](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/prometey-slobozhanske-joventut-badalona/U2022/125/)

Prometey Slobozhanske jumped atop of Group A with its sixth straight win, a 95-90 triumph over Joventut Badalona, and [D.J. Kennedy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/dj-kennedy/005301/) was all over the place in this game. Kennedy tied his career-high with 23 points, making 5 of 8 two-pointers and 3 of 4 threes. But he also pulled down 7 rebounds, and served 5 assists in 32 minutes on the floor, doing plenty of everything to help his team register another win.

DJ Kennedy went 8-of-12 from the field, in addition to knocking down all 4 of his free throws, as Prometey Slobozhanske downed Joventut Badalona 95-90.

DJ Kennedy's best scoring plays vs. Joventut

[Caboclo set Ulm club record](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/ratiopharm-ulm-frutti-extra-bursaspor/U2022/124/)

In just his fourth game in the competition, [Bruno Caboclo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/bruno-caboclo/012096/) of ratiopharm Ulm is setting club records. He led Ulm to a 92-86 win over Frutti Extra Bursaspor with 33 points on 14-for-17 two-point shooting. Those 14 two-pointers made are a new club record and this season's best mark across the EuroCup. His 33 points match Ulm's EuroCup club record: Zoran Dragic previously scored that much against Maccabi Rishon LeZion in the 2019-20 season.

Bruno Caboclo made a club-record 14 two-pointers vs. Bursaspor

Bruno Caboclo made a club-record 14 two-pointers vs Bursaspor

[Childs stood out in losing effort ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/veolia-towers-hamburg-promitheas-patras/U2022/127/)

Veolia Hamburg Towers suffered a 103-105 home loss against Promitheas Patras despite [Yoeli Childs](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/yoeli-childs/012013/)'s best efforts. Childs posted his fifth double-double of the season, finishing the game with 26 points while making 9 of 13 two-point shots and 8 of 12 free throws and pulling down 10 rebounds. He added 3 assists, 2 steals and 6 fouls drawn for a PIR of 36, a new career-high and the highest mark in Round 13.

Yoeli Childs (26 points) Highlights vs. Promitheas Patras, 01/31/2023

Yoeli Childs highlights vs Promitheas Patras

[Balcerowski led Gran Canaria to scoring mark](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/gran-canaria-paris-basketball/U2022/129/)

In a run-and-gun showdown, Gran Canaria beat Paris Basketball 118-99. It is a new Gran Canaria club record for most points in a win, and center [Aleksander Balcerowski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/aleksander-balcerowski/007553/) had to do a lot with it. Balcerowski needed less than 18 minutes to get 20 points, 5 rebounds, an assist, a steal, a block and 3 fouls drawn, hitting 5 of 6 two-pointers and 2 of 3 shots from beyond the arc for a PIR of 27, his new career high.

Aleksander Balcerowski (20 points) Highlights vs. Paris Basketball, 02/01/2023

Balcerowski leads in high-scoring night

ratiopharm Ulm v Frutti Extra Bursaspor (2023-02-01T18:30:00.000Z)

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana v Umana Reyer Venice (2023-02-01T19:00:00.000Z)

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica v London Lions (2023-02-01T18:00:00.000Z)

Veolia Towers Hamburg v Promitheas Patras (2023-01-31T18:30:00.000Z)

Prometey Slobozhanske v Joventut Badalona (2023-02-01T17:00:00.000Z)

Look back at all the action in the Regular Season Round 13 by checking out the best photos of the week!

Photos of the week, Round 13

Energized Cedevita adding to Group A drama

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana showed up in a must-win showing and stayed alive in the Group A playoff race with a [77-73](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana-umana-reyer-venice/U2022/121/) win over Umana Reyer Venice on Wednesday night. It was a close win, and Cedevita did not win the tiebreaker against Reyer, but it did snap its three-game losing streak and kept its chances of making a late playoff push.

"Just \[wanted\] to show our fans, ourselves and the broader world we are a serious team, and the past performances don't define who we are", said Cedevita guard [Josh Adams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/josh-adams/007872/) who had 16 points and 4 assists in a win.

Even though it is sitting in last place with a 3-10 record, Cedevita is a dangerous team, especially offensively, and features veterans who, in addition to Adams, all stepped up on Wednesday night.

Playmaker [Yogi Ferrell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/yogi-ferrell/011281/), who leads all active players in scoring this season (19.8 ppg.), scored 20 points and dished 7 assists against Reyer. Center [Alen Omic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/alen-omic/004222/), the EuroCup's all-time rebounding leader, pulled down 19 rebounds on Wednesday. Team captain [Edo Muric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/edo-muric/003515/) had 13 points and 7 rebounds in the victory.

Offense has never really been a problem for Cedevita this season -it is one of seven teams scoring more than 85 points (85.2 ppg.)- but Cedevita allows 89.8 points per game, more points than any other team in the competition.

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana - Umana Reyer Venice | Round 13 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

On Wednesday night, however, Cedevita made the stops, and managed to hold the opposing team under 75 points for the first time in the entire season.

"I think we really locked in on defensive principles for the first time. Everyone had great energy and did the little things that help you win the game", Adams added.

The road to the playoffs might look tough for Cedevita, but with this win the team still holds everything in its own hands. If it keeps winning, it will go through, which would make Cedevita one of the most dangerous playoff teams, one that no one would want to face.

It might sound familiar, and that's because last season Cedevita won its last eight regular season games before bowing out in a quarterfinal drama against Frutti Extra Bursaspor.

So, Cedevita staying alive and kicking just made the tightest of races even more tight. In Group A, below group leader Prometey (9-4), there are seven teams within two wins, and the bottom two – U-BT Cluj-Napoca (4-9) and now Cedevita, both with realistic chances of making a late push.

And it means we are set for more EuroCup drama as the regular season goes into its final stretch.

[Chinanu Onuaku](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/chinanu-onuaku-/012076/) has picked up his first-ever MVP of the Round accolade after shining in Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv's 60-78 win at Dolomiti Energia Trento, which clinched the team's spot in the playoffs. The Hapoel center tallied 22 points, having made all 8 of his shots from two-point range and gone 6-of-8 from the free-throw line. Onuaku also recorded 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 6 fouls drawn. His PIR of 35 was the highest of all players on winning teams in Round 13 of the 7DAYS EuroCup. This marks the sixth time this season that a Hapoel player has been MVP of the Round.

[Yoeli Childs](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/yoeli-childs/012013/) of Veolia Towers Hamburg had this round's highest PIR, 36, but it came in a 103-105 home loss against Promitheas Patras. Childs posted 26 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, in addition to drawing 6 fouls. [Bruno Caboclo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/bruno-caboclo/012096/) of ratiopharm Ulm had a PIR of 34. He scored 33 points after going 14-of-17 on two-pointers. Caboclo grabbed 8 rebounds, too. Rounding out the list of top performers in Round 13 are [Sam Dekker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/sam-dekker/009672/) of the London Lions, [Aleksander Balcerowski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/aleksander-balcerowski/007553/) of Gran Canaria and [Josh Adams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/josh-adams/007872/) of Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, each of whom had a performance index rating of 27.

### Individual highs: Alen Omic, Cedevita, 19 rebounds

Bruno Caboclo tied Ulm's club record with 33 points, which led all the scorers in Round 13. Joe Young, formerly of Promitheas, remains this season's top scorer with 23.4 points per game. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana center [Alen Omic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/alen-omic/004222/) pulled down 19 rebounds, the most in this round. [Alpha Kaba](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/alpha-kaba/007855/) of Buducnost VOLI Podgorica leads the EuroCup with 1.5 rebounds per game. Ulm playmaker [Yago Dos Santos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/yago-dos-santos/012044/) dished 11 assists, more than anyone else in Round 13. [J'Covan Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/j-covan-brown/011991/) leads the way for assists this season, averaging 7.0 assists per contest. [Derek Needham](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/derek-needham/008945/) of Frutti Extra Bursaspor recorded a round-high 4 steals on Wednesday night. [Jeremiah Martin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jeremiah-martin/011899/) of Slask Wroclaw tops the charts for steals, averaging 2.8 per game. [Ondrej Balvin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ondrej-balvin/002644/) of Prometey Slobozhanske had 3 blocks to lead all players this week. [Ismael Kamagate](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ismael-kamagate/011926/) of Paris Basketball is the EuroCup's top shot blocker this season, having averaged 1.7 blocks per night. There were four players who had a double-double in Round 13: Childs of Hamburg with 26 points and 10 rebounds; [Mitchell Watt](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/mitchell-watt/006332/) of Umana Reyer Venice with 12 points and 10 rebounds; [Henry Ellenson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/henry-ellenson/011841/) of Joventut Badalona with 14 points and 10 rebounds; and Buducnost guard [Trae Bell-Haynes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/trae-bell-haynes/008411/) with 14 points and 10 assists.

Round 13 MVP: Chinanu Onuaku, Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv

Dolomiti Energia Trento v Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv (2023-02-01T19:00:00.000Z)

Round 14 at a glance: 3 Group A teams play for playoff spots

[Dolomiti Energia Trento vs. Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/dolomiti-energia-trento-turk-telekom-ankara/U2022/136/)

In the Round 14 opener, Dolomiti Energia Trento (2-11) hosts second-place Turk Telekom Ankara (9-4), which has already qualified for the next stage. Trento will try to put an end to its five-game losing streak and increase its chances to get into the playoffs with a late-season push in Group B. Turk Telekom is yet to win consecutive games in 2023. When they met in Round 5, Turk Telekom defeated Trento 81-66 behind 22 points from Axel Bouteille.

Turk Telekom Ankara remained among the leaders in Group B as it cruised past Dolomiti Energia Trento for a four-game winning streak.

Turk Telekom Ankara - Dolomiti Energia Trento | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[Joventut Badalona vs. ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/joventut-badalona-ratiopharm-ulm/U2022/132/)

Two 8-5 teams looking to punch a playoff ticket clash on Tuesday when Joventut Badalona (8-5) faces ratiopharm Ulm (8-5). Ulm can qualify for the playoffs with a win and Joventut can also do it with a win and a loss by U-BT Cluj-Napoca on Wednesday. Ulm arrives on a three-game winning streak, but Joventut has done a good job of protecting its home floor this season and beat Ulm 54-68 when the two teams met in Round 5. The last time Ulm visited Badalona, in the eighthfinals of last year's playoffs, it pulled out a 73-79 upset. Joventut's players would love to avenge that loss against the same opponent.

ratiopharm Ulm - Joventut Badalona | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[7Bet-Lietkabelis Paneveyzs vs. Umana Reyer Venice](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/7bet-lietkabelis-panevezys-umana-reyer-venice/U2022/135/)

7Bet-Lietkabelis Paneveyzs (6-7) will try to register its third consecutive win when Umana Reyer Venice (7-6) comes to town on Wednesday. Reyer has lost its last three road games, and four of its last six overall in a tight Group A, but would love to get a sweep of Lietkabelis, having pulled out a 74-71 win in their Round 5 game. On the other hand, Lietkabelis overcame a four-game losing streak of its own and has gotten a big offensive boost since the arrival of Gediminas Orelik, who has averaged 23.5 points in the team's last two games. Reyer will have a different look after dismissing head coach Walter De Raffaele and signing point guard Kendrick Ray the day before.

Umana Reyer Venice - 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[Frutti Extra Bursaspor vs. Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/frutti-extra-bursaspor-mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse/U2022/133/)

Two teams will try to get back on the winning track when Frutti Extra Bursaspor (6-7) welcomes Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse (8-5) for their Group A clash on Wednesday. Bursaspor enters this game on a three-game losing streak, and last season's runner-up needs a win to end the slide and get a sweep in this series. Meanwhile, Bourg has lost two in a row entering this game, but will qualify for the playoffs if it wins, or if Cluj loses later on Wednesday.

Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse - Frutti Extra Bursaspor | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[Prometey Slobozhanske vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/prometey-slobozhanske-cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/U2022/131/)

It's a battle of the first- and the last-placed teams in Group A when Promezey Slobozhanske (9-4) hosts Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (3-10) on Wednesday. Prometey is the only team from this group that has booked its place in the playoffs and enters this game on a six-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the experienced Cedevita squad needs a win to continue its late-season playoff push and had its confidence boosted after last week's home win over Umana Reyer Venice.

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana - Prometey Slobozhanske | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[Promitheas Patras vs. Slask Wroclaw](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/promitheas-patras-slask-wroclaw/U2022/140/)

Already qualified Promitheas Patras (8-5) hosts last-place Slask Wroclaw (1-12) on Wednesday. Slask will attempt to make a last-ditch effort to enter the Group B playoff race, while Promitheas enters this clash having won three of its last four games. When they met in Round 5, Promitheas needed a big fourth-quarter rally to overcome a double-digit deficit and pull out a 76-78 win.

Slask Wroclaw - Promitheas Patras | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv vs. Gran Canaria](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/hapoel-vegan-friendly-tel-aviv-gran-canaria/U2022/137/)

In a clash of two already qualified teams, Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv (9-4) and Group B leader Gran Canaria (11-2) will put their respective unbeaten runs to the test. Hapoel enters this game on a six-game winning streak, while Gran Canaria has won seven in a row. The visitors also hold the best record in the competition by two games, which could earn them home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Another win would be a massive step in that direction. When the two teams met in Round 5, Gran Canaria edged Hapoel 85-83.

Gran Canaria - Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[London Lions vs. Veolia Towers Hamburg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/london-lions-veolia-towers-hamburg/U2022/139/)

The London Lions (5-8) have their first chance to book a place in the EuroCup Playoffs when they host Veolia Towers Hamburg (4-9) on Wednesday night. London qualifies for the playoffs with a win, which would give it a season-sweep of Hamburg, having registered a dominating 75-103 win in their matchup in Round 5 behind 22 points from Tomislav Zubcic. London enters this contest on a two-game losing streak, while Hamburg is coming off a 103-105 shootout loss against Promitheas.

Veolia Towers Hamburg - London Lions | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[Paris Basketball vs. Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/paris-basketball-buducnost-voli-podgorica/U2022/138/)

In a clash that could have implications on the race for home-court advantage in the playoffs, Paris Basketball (8-5) hosts Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (8-5). A win in this Group B showdown would give Paris a sweep of Buducnost, having won in Podgorica 74-77 in their Round 5 meeting. Paris will be looking to bounce back defensively after allowing 118 points in last week's loss at Gran Canaria. Buducnost enters this contest as winners in three of the last four rounds and holds a 4-2 record away from home this season.

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica - Paris Basketball | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[Germani Brescia vs. U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/germani-brescia-u-bt-cluj-napoca/U2022/134/)

Germani Brescia (6-7) and U-BT Cluj-Napoca (4-9) are set to lock horns on Wednesday in a big game for both teams. Cluj, currently on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff spots, will be motivated to get a season-sweep of Brescia, which would give its playoff chances a significant boost. Brescia, coming off a huge road win against Bourg, will look to build on that momentum and not only get a three-game cushion in front of Cluj, but join the battle in Group A for one of the places that carry home-court advantage in the playoffs.

In a high-scoring showdown, U-BT Cluj-Napoca returned to winning ways in the 7DAYS EuroCup by downing Germani Brescia at home in Group A on Wednesday, breaking a two-game losing streak.

U-BT Cluj-Napoca - Germani Brescia | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

Promitheas Patras v Slask Wroclaw (2023-02-08T17:30:00.000Z)

London Lions v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2023-02-08T19:30:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (2023-02-08T19:30:00.000Z)

Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv v Gran Canaria (2023-02-08T18:00:00.000Z)

Dolomiti Energia Trento v Turk Telekom Ankara (2023-02-07T19:00:00.000Z)

Germani Brescia v U-BT Cluj-Napoca (2023-02-08T19:30:00.000Z)

Frutti Extra Bursaspor v Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse (2023-02-08T17:00:00.000Z)

Joventut Badalona v ratiopharm Ulm (2023-02-07T19:15:00.000Z)

Prometey Slobozhanske v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2023-02-08T17:00:00.000Z)

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