In the first of eight games on Wednesday, Cluj (4-1) faces Ulm (4-1) for a big showdown at the top of Group 4. It's a clash of styles because Cluj has based its success on defense, allowing just 72.6 points per game - third-best in the competition. Ulm, on the other hand, boasts the fourth-ranked offense with an average of 92 points per game. That attack is powered by Dakota Mathias, who is averaging 18 points per game, and whose talents will be challenged this week by the ball thief skills of DJ Seeley, who has bagged 2.0 steals per game.
Game notes and facts: Cluj-Napoca vs. Ulm
2023-24
3 Mins read
GAME NOTES
- This is the third time that these two teams meet each other in the EuroCup.
- Last season, Ulm swept their regular season encounters for a 0-2.
Regular Season
Round 6 of 18
Regular Season
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U-BT Cluj-NapocaUBT
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ratiopharm UlmULM
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Overview
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GAME FACTS
U-BT Cluj-Napoca
Strikes
Andrija Stipanovic had PIR of 10 or more in his last 8 games.
Player Records
Karel Guzman posted his career high in Assists with 4 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 1, 2023.
Karel Guzman posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 6 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 1, 2023.
Mareks Mejeris posted his career high in Index Rating with 20 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 1, 2023.
Mareks Mejeris posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 5 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 1, 2023.
Adam Mokoka posted his career high in Total rebounds with 4 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 1, 2023.
Adam Mokoka posted his career high in Assists with 3 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 1, 2023.
Adam Mokoka posted his career high in Time played with 22:40 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 1, 2023.
Adam Mokoka posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 3 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Aris Midea Thessaloniki on november 1, 2023.
Player Records against Opponent
Karel Guzman posted his career high in Offensive rebounds with 4 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against ratiopharm Ulm on december 21, 2022.
Emanuel Cate posted his career high in Assists with 4 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against ratiopharm Ulm on march 29, 2023.
Emanuel Cate posted his career high in Blocks with 3 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against ratiopharm Ulm on december 21, 2022.
Team Record
U-BT Cluj-Napoca recorded its highest team Steals total in EuroCup play this century, 11, against ratiopharm Ulm on march 29, 2023.
U-BT Cluj-Napoca recorded its highest team 2-pointers made total in EuroCup play this century, 27, against ratiopharm Ulm on december 21, 2022.
Season Rankings
Dennis Seeley is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 2,2 per game.
Andrija Stipanovic is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Fouls Drawn with 5 per game.
Bryce Jones Jr is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 100% per game.
Andrija Stipanovic is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers made with 4,8 per game.
Jarell Eddie is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,6 per game.
Dennis Seeley is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,4 per game.
Andrija Stipanovic is ranked 11th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals % with 64,9% per game.
Mareks Mejeris is ranked eighth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 450% per game.
Adam Mokoka is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 433% per game.
All-minutes Rankings
Andrija Stipanovic is ranked eighth on the all-time charts among qualified EuroCup players with 175 offensive rebounds for his career.
Andrija Stipanovic is ranked fourth on the all-time charts among qualified EuroCup players with 391 2-pointers made for his career.
Andrija Stipanovic is ranked 14th on the all-time charts among qualified EuroCup players with 391 field goals made for his career.
GAME FACTS
ratiopharm Ulm
Strikes
Thomas Klepeisz has dished at least 3 assists in his last 19 games.
Klepeisz hast hit at least one three-pointer in his last 5 games.
Dakota Mathias has scored at least 16 points in all of his 5 games.
Mathias has hit at least 2 three-pointers in all of his 5 games.
Mathias has hit all of his 12 free throws.
Mathias has racked up a PIR of at least 14 in all of his 5 games.
Player Records
Pacome Dadiet posted his career high in Index Rating with 8 for ratiopharm Ulm against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
Pacome Dadiet posted his career high in Free throws made with 3 for ratiopharm Ulm against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
Dakota Mathias posted his career high in Total rebounds with 4 for ratiopharm Ulm against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
Dakota Mathias posted his career high in Time played with 27:20 for ratiopharm Ulm against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
Dakota Mathias posted his career high in Defensive rebounds with 4 for ratiopharm Ulm against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
Juan Nunez posted his career high in Steals with 7 for ratiopharm Ulm against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
Juan Nunez posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 4 for ratiopharm Ulm against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
Georginho De Paula posted his career high in Assists with 6 for ratiopharm Ulm against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
Karim Jallow posted his career high in Free throws made with 5 for ratiopharm Ulm against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
Trevion Lamon Williams posted his career high in Points with 16 for ratiopharm Ulm against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
Trevion Lamon Williams posted his career high in Assists with 7 for ratiopharm Ulm against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
Trevion Lamon Williams posted his career high in Steals with 3 for ratiopharm Ulm against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
Trevion Lamon Williams posted his career high in Time played with 35:40 for ratiopharm Ulm against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
Player Records against Opponent
Robin Christen posted his career high in Index Rating with 27 for ratiopharm Ulm against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on december 21, 2022.
Robin Christen posted his career high in Points with 26 for ratiopharm Ulm against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on december 21, 2022.
Robin Christen posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 5 for ratiopharm Ulm against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on december 21, 2022.
Robin Christen posted his career high in Time played with 29:46 for ratiopharm Ulm against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on december 21, 2022.
Karim Jallow posted his career high in Steals with 4 for ratiopharm Ulm against U-BT Cluj-Napoca on december 21, 2022.
Team Record
ratiopharm Ulm individual single-game club record of 7 Steals was set by Juan Nunez, against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
ratiopharm Ulm recorded its highest team Assists total in EuroCup play this century, 35, against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
ratiopharm Ulm recorded its highest team Index Rating total in EuroCup play this season, 131, against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
ratiopharm Ulm recorded its highest team Points total in EuroCup play this season, 108, against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
ratiopharm Ulm recorded its highest team Steals total in EuroCup play this season, 13, against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
ratiopharm Ulm recorded its highest team Free throws made total in EuroCup play this season, 14, against Slask Wroclaw on november 1, 2023.
Season Rankings
Trevion Lamon Williams is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 23,7 per game.
Dakota Mathias is ranked fourth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average points with 18 per game.
Trevion Lamon Williams is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Total Rebounds with 11,5 per game.
Trevion Lamon Williams is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Offensive Rebounds with 4,8 per game.
Trevion Lamon Williams is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Defensive Rebounds with 6,8 per game.
Georginho De Paula is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 5,2 per game.
Juan Nunez is ranked 15th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assists with 4,3 per game.
Juan Nunez is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Steals with 2,3 per game.
Georginho De Paula is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1 per game.
Trevion Lamon Williams is ranked 10th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Blocks with 1 per game.
Dakota Mathias is ranked first among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Free throws % with 100% per game.
Trevion Lamon Williams is ranked 11th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 2-pointers % with 72% per game.
Dakota Mathias is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average 3-pointers made with 2,8 per game.
Dakota Mathias is ranked fifth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 6,4 per game.
Trevion Lamon Williams is ranked 14th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Field goals made with 5,8 per game.
Noa Essengue is ranked ninth among qualified EuroCup players this season in average True Shooting % with 68,8% per game.
Thomas Klepeisz is ranked third among qualified EuroCup players this season in average Assist-Turnover ratio with 666% per game.
All-minutes Rankings
Thomas Klepeisz is ranked 14th on the all-time charts among qualified EuroCup players with 45,26% 3-point % for his career.
Thomas Klepeisz is ranked third on the all-time charts among qualified EuroCup players with 284,21% assists-turnovers ratio % for his career.
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