London (10-5) will look to bounce back from last week’s last-gasp loss to Joventut and continue its challenge for a top-two finish with a visit from Besiktas (9-6), which is also aiming to enter the playoffs on a high after winning three of the last four.
Game Notes and Facts: London vs. Besiktas



London outlasted the Turkish team, 80-83, when they met in November, with a major role for Matt Morgan as he bagged 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Besiktas will counter him with Jonah Mathews, who led the way with 22 points in last week’s win over Hamburg and will have a big role again on Wednesday.
GAME NOTES
- This is the second time that these two teams meet in the EuroCup.
- Earlier this season, London managed to take the road win, 80-83.
- Their head-to-head record now stands at 1-0.
- Last week, Besiktas secured a spot in the playoffs.
GAME FACTS
London Lions
Streaks
Conor Morgan has hit at least one three-pointer in his last 13 games.
Gabe Olaseni has scored at least 10 points in all of his 14 games.
Olaseni has racked up a PIR of at least 11 in his last 11 games.
Player Records against Opponent
Gabe Olaseni posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 10 for London Lions against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on november 15, 2023.
Mo Soluade posted his career high in Points with 9 for London Lions against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on november 15, 2023.
Mo Soluade posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 3 for London Lions against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on november 15, 2023.
Matthew Morgan posted his career high in Total rebounds with 8 for London Lions against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on november 15, 2023.
Matthew Morgan posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 8 for London Lions against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on november 15, 2023.
Conor Morgan posted his career high in Assists with 5 for London Lions against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on november 15, 2023.
Team Record
London Lions individual single-game club record of 10 2-pointers made was set by Gabe Olaseni, against Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul on november 15, 2023.
Season Rankings
Gabe Olaseni is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 21,7 per game.
Gabe Olaseni is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 16,8 per game.
Matthew Morgan is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 16,6 per game.
Gabe Olaseni is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 7,9 per game.
Donte Grantham is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 6,3 per game.
Gabe Olaseni is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 2,7 per game.
Gabe Olaseni is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 5,2 per game.
Donte Grantham is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 5 per game.
Conor Morgan is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 4,3 per game.
Matthew Morgan is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Fouls Drawn with 5,7 per game.
Tarik Phillip is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Fouls Drawn with 4,6 per game.
Gabe Olaseni is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Fouls Drawn with 4,5 per game.
Gabe Olaseni is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 6 per game.
Gabe Olaseni is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6 per game.
GAME FACTS
Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul
Streaks
Derek Needham has hit at least one three-pointer in his last 12 games.
Player Records against Opponent
Angel Delgado posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 8 for Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul against London Lions on november 15, 2023.
Season Rankings
Angel Delgado is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 19,8 per game.
Angel Delgado is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 10 per game.
Angel Delgado is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 4 per game.
Angel Delgado is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 6 per game.
Angel Delgado is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Fouls Drawn with 4,3 per game.
Angel Delgado is ranked seventh among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 5,1 per game.
Derek Needham is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,5 per game.
Jonah Mathews is ranked sixth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,1 per game.
All-time Ranking
Derek Needham is ranked sixth on the all-time EuroCup charts with 190 3-pointers made for his career.