DJ Steward redeemed himself from last week’s missed game-winner by drilling a last-second three-pointer to hand Trento a dramatic 94–93 win at Lietkabelis. Steward scored a career-high 22 points and combined with DeVante’ Jones for 46, keeping Trento firmly in the EuroCup playoff race.

Steward redeems himself with game-winner as Trento edges Lietkabelis

Dolomiti Energia Trento certainly has developed a flair for dramatics of late in the BKT EuroCup as the Italian side prevailed in a second straight must-win game by a buzzer-beater - this time by DJ Steward, who had special motivation for the game-winner.

Steward drained a three-pointer from the top of the key to deliver Trento a 93-94 road victory at Lietkabelis Panevezys after losing a 16-point lead to improve to 9-6, including six wins in the last seven games.

“Just wanted to come out with the win. I made a couple of mistakes down the stretch, but I just focused in and stayed locked in to the game and came out with the win,” said Steward, who finished the game with a career-high 22 points.

The American guard is playing his first season in Europe and it was noteworthy that he took the game-winner. Trento was trailing by one point last week against Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens in the closing seconds and Steward attempted a jumper but missed. Khalif Battle ended up getting an offensive rebound and putting in the game-winner at the buzzer.

Both Panionios and Lietkabelis were already eliminated coming into these respective games, meaning Trento faced the added pressure of getting a win as it fights for the playoffs.

Steward dedicated the victory to his mother, whose birthday was on Tuesday.

“I am happy for DJ. He deserves to have this kind of responsibility and make these shots that will grow his confidence and his growth,” said Trento head coach Massimo Cancellieri, who also wished Steward’s mother a happy belated birthday.

"I always believe that if you win a game like this, it’s because you are there. If you take a shot, it’s not a lucky shot, it’s a shot you wanted to take. And he made it."

Steward was just one half of a dominant starting backcourt for Trento as DeVante’ Jones poured in 24 points with 10 assists and 3 steals for an index rating of 43. Cheickh Niang added 14 points and Peyton Aldridge chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds.

Trento had to play the game without starting big man Jordan Bayehe and Selom Mawugbe was limited because of foul trouble. So Cancellieri had to play most of the game with an extremely small lineup.

“It is tough for the players, not only the coaches. I have to congratulate the way that Aldridge and \[Andrej\[ Jakimovski grinded and impacted this big sized team,” the coach said.

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Trento used a 2-20 run spanning the first two quarters to build a 15-31 advantage in the opening stage of the second period. Lietkabelis answered with 5 three-pointers in a 22-3 surge to pull ahead 37-34. But it was Trento that led at the break 49-52.

The visitors managed to extend the lead to 9 points, but Lietkabelis answered with a 15-0 spurt and was up 74-66 before Trento made it 74-69 after 30 minutes.

Trento finally reclaimed the lead at 83-84 and after four more lead changes, Kristian Kullamae looked to have given Lietkabelis the win with a three-pointer for a 93-91 lead with 18 seconds.

But Steward saved the day for Trento.

Lietkabelis was hoping for its first home win since Round 1 but has now lost seven straight games in front of its home fans to fall to 3-12. Jamel Morris scored 24 points, Kullamae had 17 points and Fardaws Aimaq chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds.

“We lost the game in an unlucky way, but we lost the game before. We played terribly in the first quarter - without running, without playing defense,” said Lietkabelis head coach Nenad Canak.

Game News

After missing a potential winner last week, DJ Steward sinks a decisive three and combines with DeVante’ Jones for 46 points in a vital road victory

Lietkabelis Panevezys v Dolomiti Energia Trento (2026-01-21T17:00:00.000Z)

See how the teams performed in Round 15 of the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup season.

Game Center: Round 15

## Wednesday, January 21

### [Lietkabelis Panevezys 93-94 Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/lietkabelis-panevezys-dolomiti-energia-trento/U2025/149/)

Trento survived a battle against already-eliminated Lietkabelis by winning 93-94 on the road thanks to a buzzer-beating game-winning three-pointer from DJ Steward. Trento, which won last week on a buzzer-beater as well, wasted a 16-point lead but prevailed in a back-and-forth final quarter to improve to 9-6 - including six wins in the last seven games. 

DeVante’ Jones had 24 points and 10 assists for a performance index rating of 43 while Steward finished with 22 points and Cheickh Niang added 14. Lietkabelis was hoping for its first home win since Round 1 but has now lost seven straight games in front of its home fans to fall to 3-12. Jamel Morris scored 24 points, Kirstian Kullamae had 17 points and Fardaws Aimaq chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds in defeat.

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### [Besiktas GAIN Istanbul 96-74 Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/besiktas-gain-istanbul-buducnost-voli-podgorica/U2025/148/)

Besiktas pulverized Buducnost to claim the top spot in Group B and secure a postseason berth with three games to spare thanks to a fantastic team effort. The victory lifted the Turkish team to 11-4 after a third straight win while the Montenegrin side dropped to 9-6. 

The hosts produced blistering team basketball from start to finish as they went on a 20-0 run in the first quarter, turning a 5-6 deficit into a 25-6 lead and never looked back. Buducnost tried to fight back but the damage had already been done and the best the visitors managed was slashing the deficit to 49-36 at halftime. Besiktas then moved up a gear again in the third quarter, sharing the ball selflessly to engineer a 71-44 advantage, the home team’s biggest of the night, as it toyed with the visitors at both ends.

Besiktas racked up 24 team assists and a club-record 47 rebounds as six players finished in double figures in points, led by Vito Brown who netted 14 points. Matt Thomas, Ismael Kamagate and Berk Ugurlu added 12 each, Anthony Brown amassed 11 and 6 boards while Yigit Arslan netted 10. Yogi Ferrell scored a game-high 18 for the visiting team, Oleksandr Kovliar had 13 and Nikola Tanaskovic managed 10.

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### [Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens 61-106 Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/panionios-cosmorama-travel-athens-turk-telekom-ankara/U2025/150/)

Turk Telekom secured a comfortable 61-106 road win over Panionios at National Athletic Center Makis Liougas on Wednesday night, improving to 10-5 in Group B and clinching a playoff spot. Panionios, already eliminated from the season, fell to 2-13. Panionios opened the game with a 7-0 run, but Turk Telekom responded with precise three-point shooting and solid defense, heading into halftime with a 54-33 advantage. Maintaining its momentum after the break, the visitors extended the margin to as many as 45 points. Kyle Allman was a standout offensively, helping Turk Telekom close out the game with authority.

Allman led the way for the winners with 23 points, Michael Devoe added 15 points and 9 assists, Marko Simonovic posted 14 points and 5 rebounds, Kyle Alexander contributed 10 points and 6 rebounds, and Uros Trifunovic finished with 11 points. Nate Watson paced Panionios with 19 points and 6 rebounds and Jackson Kreuser scored 13 points.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Deplasmanda parkeden galibiyetle ayrılıyoruz! 💪<br><br>Maç sonucu: Panionios 61 - 106 Türk Telekom <a href="https://t.co/fjp4vzhloV">pic.twitter.com/fjp4vzhloV</a></p>&mdash; Türk Telekom Basketbol (@TT_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/TT_Basketbol/status/2014055215800991781?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Veolia Towers Hamburg 95-87 Umana Reyer Venice](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/veolia-towers-hamburg-umana-reyer-venice/U2025/145/)

Hamburg grabbed its first win of the season by beating Reyer 95-87 at Inselpark Arena. The hosts hit the ground running and took an early lead that they maintained for most of the game. Having pulled off a sublime offensive outing, Hamburg took a 54-44 advantage at half time.

The visitors held the German side to just 10 points in the third quarter, but Hamburg bounced back in the fourth to seal a victory that saw its record improve to 1-14. Meanwhile, Reyer dropped to 8-7 after having its four-game winning streak snapped on the road.

Devon Daniels and Zacharie Perrin netted 21 points each for Hamburg, with the latter also recording 12 rebounds. Ross Williams scored 16, with Niklas Wimberg and Martin Breunig bagging 10 apiece. RJ Cole paced Reyer with 17 points, while Denzel Valentine and Jordan Parks scored 15 each, with Kyle Wiltjer adding 13 in a losing effort.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BIIIIIIG WIN! 🔥🔥<br><br>𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫<br>Zacharie Perrin 21 𝐏𝐓𝐒 | 12 𝐑𝐄𝐁<br>Devon Daniels 21 𝐏𝐓𝐒 | 5 𝐀𝐒𝐓<br>Ross Williams 16 𝐏𝐓𝐒 | 3 𝐑𝐄𝐁<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://twitter.com/hashtag/BKTEuroCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BKTEuroCup</a> 📷 Dennis Fischer <a href="https://t.co/r5M1p9aKkl">pic.twitter.com/r5M1p9aKkl</a></p>&mdash; Veolia Towers Hamburg (@hamburgtowers) <a href="https://twitter.com/hamburgtowers/status/2014075616295796755?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [London Lions 72-73 ratiopharm ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/london-lions-ratiopharm-ulm/U2025/146/)

Ulm kept alive its hopes for the playoffs with a critical 72-73 road victory over London as Mark Smith won the game at the buzzer. Ulm briefly held a 9-point lead in the second quarter, but the game was tight the rest of the way. With London up 1 point with 6.0 seconds to play, Shavar Reynolds missed 2 free throws. That gave Ulm the chance to win and Smith was at the right spot to put back Christian Sengfelder’s miss just before the buzzer to win the game.

The German side beat London for the second time this season to improve to 7-8 with two straight wins after having lost six of its previous seven games. Sengfelder led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, Chris Ledlum and Tobias Jensen both had 11 points and Smith finished with 6 points. London fell to 5-10 after a fourth straight loss. Tarik Phillip poured in 19 points and 5 assists while Deane Williams had 14 points and Reynolds added 13 points and 5 assists.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">PUTBACK BUZZER BEATER! 🚨<br>Die Uuulmer holen sich in letzter Sekunde den Sieg gegen die London Lions 💥<br> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/uuulmer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#uuulmer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/weareone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#weareone</a> | 📸 London Lions <a href="https://t.co/2ozmqpsGwz">pic.twitter.com/2ozmqpsGwz</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/2014096354415456363?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


### [BAXI Manresa 97-96 Neptunas Kleipeda](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/baxi-manresa-neptunas-klaipeda/U2025/143/)

Manresa came back from a 10-point, fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Neptunas 97-96 on at Pavello Nou Congost. Despite controlling the glass throughout, Diego Ocampo’s team trailed for the majority of the game, before a scoring burst midway through the final period provided it a lifeline and Louis Olinde earned a crucial bucket at the buzzer. With the win, Manresa moves to 9-6 for the season, while Neptunas slides to 6-9 and falls behind in the race of a playoff spot.

Olinde played the starring role, making the decisive clutch layup to win the game, while pairing 24 points with 9 boards. Pierre Oriola posted 14 points and 7 rebounds, Retin Obasohan added 11 points and 6 assists and Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu also scored 11. Arnas Velicka led Neptunas with 25 points and 11 assists before fouling out late and Mindaugas Girdziunas scored a career-high 21 in defeat. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝟰𝗤<br>✅✅✅✅<br><br>97 🔴 𝗕𝗔𝗫𝗜 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮<br>96 🇱🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/bc_neptunas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bc_neptunas</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SOMHIManresa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SOMHIManresa</a> <a href="https://t.co/HTpUAeACcq">pic.twitter.com/HTpUAeACcq</a></p>&mdash; BAXI Manresa (@BasquetManresa) <a href="https://twitter.com/BasquetManresa/status/2014098218909348289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Tuesday, January 20

### [Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana 86-80 U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana-u-bt-cluj-napoca/U2025/144/)

Cedevita Olimpija secured an important win in its battle for a top-two spot in Group A by defeating Cluj 86-80 at home. Cedevita wasted a 16-point lead and rallied from 10 points down itself before getting two big three-pointers in the closing minutes to fend off Cluj. Cedevita swept the season series with Cluj and has a 10-4 record, including three wins in the last four games. 

DJ Stewart poured in 25 points with 6 rebounds while Aleksej Nikolic added 24 points off the bench. Cluj has lost its last three road games to fall to 8-7 in the group despite Dusan Miletic collecting 16 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists, Karel Guzman scoring 16 points and Fatts Russell chipping in 14 points and 10 assists.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sl" dir="ltr">KONEC TEKME | V Tivoliju kot v najboljših časih - borbena igra Zmajev pred najboljšimi navijači in zlata vredna zmaga proti konkurentu za najvišja mesta!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZmajevaDruzina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZmajevaDruzina</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadToGreatness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadToGreatness</a> <a href="https://t.co/0WoyqAOvgF">pic.twitter.com/0WoyqAOvgF</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (@KKCedOL) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL/status/2013695808843997619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem 82-94 Bahcesehir College Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/hapoel-midtown-jerusalem-bahcesehir-college-istanbul/U2025/142/)

Bahcesehir snapped Jerusalem’s 11-game winning streak with an 82-94 victory on Tuesday night. A 12th straight win looked nearly certain for Jerusalem after it took the first quarter 29-19, but Bahcesehir, led by the scoring of Malachi Flynn, responded emphatically and outscored the hosts 53-75 the rest of the way. After a frustrating loss to Manresa last week, Marko Barac’s Bahcesehir delivered the perfect response, improving to 10-5 on the season. Jerusalem, meanwhile, fell to 12-3 with its first defeat since Round 3 in mid-October.

Flynn led Bahcesehir with 22 points, while Caleb Homesley added 16. Tyler Cavanaugh contributed 11, and Mateusz Ponitka finished with 11 points and 9 rebounds. In the loss, Jerusalem’s Khadeen Carrington scored 25 points, followed by Justin Smith with 15 and Jared Harper with 11.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">End of one streak, Start of another 😉<br><br>BKT EuroCup | 15. Hafta | Maç Sonucu<br>🏀 Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem 82 – 94 Bahçeşehir Koleji<br><br>• Malachi Flynn : 22 sayı, 2 ribaund, 4 asist, 2 top çalma<br>• Caleb Homesley: 16 sayı, 2 ribaund, 3 asist, 1 top çalma<br>• Mateusz Ponitka: 11… <a href="https://t.co/sYrrdFSYQ2">pic.twitter.com/sYrrdFSYQ2</a></p>&mdash; Bahçeşehir Koleji Spor Kulübü (@BKBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BKBasketbol/status/2013701907949219996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [NINERS Chemnitz 87-82 Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/niners-chemnitz-cosea-jl-bourg-en-bresse/U2025/147/)

Chemnitz posted a strong 88-82 home win over Group B leader Bourg, improving to 8-7 in Group B and staying in the playoff race. Bourg dropped to 11-4. After a closely contested first half, Chemnitz went into halftime three points ahead. In the third quarter, Chemnitz extended the lead to 14 with an efficient three-point performance, and had plenty of second-chance opportunities after controlling the offensive boards. In the fourth quarter, Bourg responded with solid defense and attacking the basket to cut into the deficit, but Chemnitz closed out the game.

Corey Davis Jr. led Chemnitz with 19 points and 7 assists, while Amadou Sow added 16 points and 7 rebounds. Kevin Yebo contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds, Yordan Minchev finished with 12 points and 7 rebounds, and Jordan Schakel added 11. For Bourg, Both Gach posted 17 points and 6 rebounds, Assemian Moulare scored 16 points, and Tajuan Agee finished with 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Adam Mokoka added 12 points, and Darius McGhee chipped in 11 points.

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### [Slask Wroclaw 107-113 Aris Thessaloniki Betsson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/slask-wroclaw-aris-thessaloniki-betsson/U2025/141/)

Aris survived a double-overtime thriller on the road, edging Slask 107-113 at Centennial Hall in Wroclaw, Poland. There was drama for nearly 50 minutes, including a fourth quarter that featured nine lead changes. In the end, Elijah Mitrou-Long and Amine Noua came through with clutch plays in the second extra session to help Aris prevail and improve to 7-8 and seventh place in Group A – just one spot outside the playoff zone. Slask suffered its seven straight loss to fall to 4-11 and was formally eliminated from postseason contention.

Mitrou-Long and Danilo Andjusic scored 26 points apiece for Aris. Bryce Jones, who made a tough layup with 3.9 seconds left in regulation to force the first overtime, finished with 17 and Noua added 13 points and 9 rebounds. Noah Kirkwood paced Slask with 24 points and 7 assists and Blazej Czerniewicz had 17 points.

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Game Center: Trento, Ulm, Manresa win at the buzzer; Hamburg finally prevails; Besiktas, Turk Telekom roll

London Lions v ratiopharm ulm (2026-01-21T19:30:00.000Z)

BAXI Manresa v Neptunas Klaipeda (2026-01-21T19:45:00.000Z)

Veolia Towers Hamburg v Umana Reyer Venice (2026-01-21T18:30:00.000Z)

Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens v Turk Telekom Ankara (2026-01-21T17:30:00.000Z)

Besiktas GAIN Istanbul v Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (2026-01-21T17:00:00.000Z)

Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem v Bahcesehir College Istanbul (2026-01-20T18:00:00.000Z)

NINERS Chemnitz v Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (2026-01-20T18:00:00.000Z)

Slask Wroclaw v Aris Thessaloniki Betsson (2026-01-20T18:00:00.000Z)

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana v U-BT Cluj-Napoca (2026-01-20T17:30:00.000Z)

Check out what the protagonists are saying ahead of Round 15 of the 2025-26 EuroCup season.

Round 15: Pregame quotes and injury reports

## Wednesday, January 21

### Lietkabelis Panevezys vs. Dolomiti Energia Trento (18:00 CET)

**Davide Dusmet, Trento assistant coach**

"Lietkabelis represents a great opportunity for us to dive back into the competition, with a game that carries significant weight in our European journey. On Saturday we played a game that did not satisfy any of us, and we feel the need to respond, especially on the road, by showing greater cohesion and confidence in what we know how to do. We will face a physical team, with size and a clear playing identity, particularly on the offensive end. We will need to match their physicality and limit both their talented guards and their big men, who can make a difference around the basket. The importance of this game is clear, but our main focus is on finding answers within ourselves: how we help each other on the court, share common ideas and carry them through even during difficult moments. The team had a very good practice this morning and we are heading to Lithuania with a strong desire to step onto the court and show that we are not the team seen in Cremona."

**Peyton Aldridge, Trento forward**

"We are facing a very important game in Lithuania in order to achieve our goal, which is qualifying for the EuroCup Playoffs. We know it will be a different game compared to the first leg, which was very balanced in Trento. We will need to play our kind of basketball, based on pace and speed, do it together as a team and with a solid defense for all 40 minutes. Staying focused and being fully prepared will be crucial to reach our objective and close the regular season by securing a spot in the playoffs."

### Besiktas GAIN Istanbul vs. Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (18:00 CET)

**Andrej Zakelj, Buducnost head coach**

"We have a very important game ahead of us. Besiktas is one of the favorites to win the EuroCup. We’ve shown that we can compete against them, but they are a different team when playing at home. They’ve added two new players, and on our side we’re dealing with some injury issues. Still, regardless of that, we’re going to Turkey to give our maximum and try to surprise them. They are a very tough and aggressive team that plays fast basketball and takes a lot of three-point shots, which is something we need to pay special attention to. As in previous games, our focus will be on our own play, concentration, and physicality.**"**

**Skylar Mays, Buducnost guard**

"We know it’s going to be a tough game in a tough environment, but we’re excited about the opportunity to put ourselves in a good position for a strong playoff seed. We expect a physical, hard-fought battle, and with a good couple of days of practice, we’ll be ready."

### Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens vs. Turk Telekom Ankara (18:30 CET)

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### Veolia Towers Hamburg vs. Umana Reyer Venice (19:30 CET)

**Benka Barloschky, Hamburg head coach**

"We treat Venice with respect, but also without fear. They play extremely fast, have a lot of talent. It will be a big task to control the pace. We have to get Venice out of its comfort zone. The last game against Varese showed that they had two different faces. In the first half, they were not good in the game because Varese was able to stop a lot with the defense. In the second half, however, Venice really got going and you could see how they can score when they get going. So we have to be unpleasant and very disciplined in attack so that we don't invite them to play fast."

**Ross Williams, Hamburg guard**

"In order to secure our first victory in the EuroCup, we have to stick to our philosophy. That means we have to be incredibly physical on the defensive, have our hands on the opponent and in the passing lanes and make sure that we play out our shots. A lot will be demanded of us on both sides of the field. We have to be focused, stay together. Basketball is a game of runs – surely Venice will have theirs, but so will we. And we have to believe in that."

**Niklas Wimberg, Hamburg forward**

"We have to play fast and make it as uncomfortable as possible for Venice. We don't have any pressure in competition. The situation for Venice is already more thankless, as they still need wins to qualify for the playoffs. We have to counter their individual quality with our physicality. Then I think we'll have a good game."

*Ky Bowman, Stefan Nikolic and Giga Janelidze are all ruled out for Reyer.*

**Neven Spahija, Reyer head coach**

"Hamburg is a team that hasn't won a single game in Europe yet, but lately they have changed a lot in terms of playing efficiency, and when they lose, they lose by small margins. They play better especially at home: in their last game in Germany, they won against Ulm, so this is definitely a dangerous game. We need to stay focused, have fewer 'black holes' in our game, and continue doing the things we do well."

**Amedeo Tessitori, Reyer center**

"We certainly have to go there without underestimating our opponents, because they are looking for their first victory in this EuroCup. It is a very important game for us: we need to go there and bring home these two points, which are fundamental for the standings. We must take the court with the same approach we've had recently, stepping onto the floor giving 100% and striving never to lower our focus on the small details of the game."

### London Lions vs. ratiopharm ulm (20:30 CET)

*Mark Smith is a game-time decision while Nelson Weidemann and Tommy Klepeisz are ruled out for Ulm.*

**Tautvydas Sabonis, London head coach**

"Every game matters. Guys are working hard, understanding the task at hand.  We gotta fight for what we’re fighting through and be ready to play. Guys are trying their best and doing what is asked of them, we’ve gotta be better that’s all."

**Deane Williams, London forward**

"We know that we can compete. Big lineup, athletic lineup, we gotta make sure we show up prepared and do the right things and at the end of the 40 minutes the score will show whether we did the right things or not."

**Ty Harrelson, Ulm head coach**

"The boys are highly motivated after the win against Chemnitz last week. We've laid the foundation for the run we need at home and travel to London with a lot of confidence. The final training session was great, we are very well prepared for this important task."

### BAXI Manresa vs. Neptunas Kleipeda (20:45 CET)

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## Tuesday, January 20

### Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. U-BT Cluj-Napoca (18:30 CET)

**Zvezdan Mitrovic, Cedevita Olimpija head coach**

"This is an extremely important game in the fight for a high position in the EuroCup standings. Opposite us stands the tricky Cluj team, which is very high-quality and possesses enormous offensive potential. Russell is the true leader of the team, and recently their best player has been Creek; at the same time, they have added several tall players to their roster. In terms of defensive play, this will be an extremely difficult game for us. We must be prepared for all the challenges on the court. We had a day or two to prepare. Sunday was mainly dedicated to recovery, and Monday to game preparation and analysis of the opponents. We want support from the stands, we want to see a full Tivoli. Help from the stands will be more than necessary."

**Aleksej Nikolic, Cedevita Olimpija guard**

"A tough game awaits us; we expect a high tempo on the court. Against Cluj, which is an excellent offensive team, we will have to focus on our defensive play. We will need to control the flow of the game so that they don’t ‘explode’ with too many points scored. They will certainly score, even in runs, but at those moments we must be ready and play smart. I remember coming to Tivoli for EuroLeague games, and it is pleasing that the arena remains active, also in the ABA League. I expect the fans to respond and come to support us, as we will need their help, even when things might not be working in the best way. In this respect, we rely on our fans."

**Mihai Silvasan, Cluj head coach**

"The trip to Ljubljana will be a challenging one. We are playing against a good team, which beat us in the first leg of this EuroCup group. For us, it is extremely important to have the right mindset and to go there thinking about winning and about putting in a very strong performance in terms of intensity and effort. We have no roster issues, everyone is fit, and we are optimistic about tomorrow’s game."

**Patrick Richard, Cluj guard**

"We have a very important stretch coming up. We have some big EuroCup games ahead against direct rivals, and our goal is to try to put ourselves in a position to finish in the top four. These are really big games, and this one is the first of that stretch, against a tough team that beat us at home the first time. We’re focused on playing our brand of basketball, going there, and doing everything in our power to get the win. We want to thank everyone for the continued support. We’ll be on the road for these upcoming games, but we feel the fans’ support, and we’re going to give everything we have to come away with these wins and put ourselves in a great position heading into the playoffs."

### Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem vs. Bahcesehir College Istanbul (19:00 CET)

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### NINERS Chemnitz vs. Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (19:00 CET)

**Frederic Fauthoux, Bourg head coach**

"Today’s game is crucial. We’ve played some tough matches, we’ve had some tough matches, and we need to get back to our style of play. and every game counts toward the EuroCup standings. It all rests on us: we have to give it our all. Chemnitz has significantly revamped its roster. Last time, we faced a different team. So it will be a completely new challenge, but their mentality remains the same: aggressive, defensive, and the team in the league that takes the most three-pointers. We’ll have to match their physicality and play smart defense to prevent them from taking control of the game."

**Tre Mitchell, Bourg center**

"They’re a talented team that plays well at home with a crowd that gives them energy. They shoot the most 3’s per game in eurocup so we have to try to limit those attempts. More importantly we have to get back to playing our brand of basketball and get back into the win column."

### Slask Wroclaw vs. Aris Thessaloniki Betsson (19:00 CET)

**Igor Milicic, Aris head coach**

"We have an important game ahead of us. We need the win to keep our chances to qualify alive. To make that happen, we need to put a big effort, as Slask is a very good team. Maybe our opponent is low in the standings, but it has a good roster and has made some big wins. We need to show that we are improving, as we did in our last game for the Greek Cup, and be focused and determined, to get the rebounds and result we want."

**Danilo Andjusic, Aris forward**

"After our qualification to the Greek Cup’s Final 8, we have another important game. We want to do our best to qualify to EuroCup’s next round and to make that happen, the first step is to win tomorrow. We have to be very focused and show how much we want to win, because we are facing a dangerous opponent that has made a few surprises in our group. Being effective in defense and rebounding, and having the right choices in offense, are the keys to get the win against Slask."

Check out what the protagonists are saying ahead of Round 15 of the 2025-26 EuroCup season

Round 15: Pregame quotes

Things looked bleak for Bahcesehir College Istanbul – and for Malachi Flynn – after the opening quarter Tuesday night at Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem. But both Bahcesehir and Flynn recovered as the Turkish side grabbed an 84-94 win to end Jerusalem's 11-game winning streak.

Malachi Flynn sparks Bahcesehir comeback in statement win at Jerusalem

Things looked bleak for [Bahcesehir College Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/bahcesehir-college-istanbul/bah/) – and for [Malachi Flynn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/malachi-flynn/013908/) – after the opening quarter Tuesday night at [Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/hapoel-midtown-jerusalem/jer/).

Jerusalem sprinted to a 29-19 lead behind nine points from [Justin Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/justin-smith/013276/) and six from [Khadeen Carrington](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/khadeen-carrington/008912/). Flynn managed just two points, one assist and two turnovers in the period, leaving him with a PIR of -2.

The slow start was all the more concerning given Bahcesehir’s recent form: a 92-96 home loss to BAXI Manresa last week sandwiched between back-to-back defeats in the Turkish League. But Flynn flipped the game on its head, scoring 20 points over the final three quarters as Bahcesehir outscored the hosts 75-53 the rest of the way to claim an 84-94 road win, ending Jerusalem’s 11-game winning streak in the BKT EuroCup.

“Just coming out aggressive was the key,” Flynn said afterward. “We had just dropped three games in a row, and we knew this was going to be a big one. They’re the top seed. It was a team effort – one through 12, everybody did something. That’s how we’ve got to play moving forward.”

Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem-Bahcesehir College Istanbul | Round 15 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Thirteen of Flynn’s 22 points came in a dominant second quarter, as Bahcesehir won the period 30-20 to pull even at 49-49 by halftime. A 21-9 third quarter Bahcesehir put the visitors in a commanding position (58-70) before the two teams netted 24 points apiece in the fourth, as Jerusalem had given itself too much to do. 

Flynn had seven points after the break, while [Caleb Homesley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/caleb-homesley/011251/) chipped in 12 of his own in the second half to finish with 16. [Hunter Hale](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/hunter-hale/013909/), scoreless at halftime, finished with 8 points. [Tyler Cavanaugh](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tyler-cavanaugh/009601/) contributed 11, and [Mateusz Ponitka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/mateusz-ponitka/004172/) added 11 points and 9 rebounds.

Jerusalem, which had been unbeaten in EuroCup play since Round 3 in mid-October, remains atop the Group A standings. However, Bahcesehir now holds the head-to-head tiebreaker, having won by 12 points Tuesday night after losing by eight in Round 6.

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Just as important for Bahcesehir, the victory keeps it second in the group, ahead of Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, a team it has already beaten twice this season. With three games remaining in the regular season, winning at Jerusalem – the toughest matchup left on its schedule based on the standings – means Marko Barac’s team controls its own destiny.

Both clubs harbor ambitions of winning the EuroCup and securing a spot in next season’s EuroLeague. Jerusalem has been the more consistent side in recent months, but how Yonatan Alon’s group responds to this setback will be telling. Bahcesehir, meanwhile, will look to use its final three quarters in Jerusalem as both a blueprint for the final stretch of the regular season and a reminder of its ceiling heading into the EuroCup Playoffs.

The Turkish side snapped the Israeli club’s 11-game winning streak

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson kept its BKT EuroCup playoff dreams alive with a dramatic 107-113 double-overtime victory over Slask Wroclaw at Centennial Hall, surviving nearly 50 minutes of back-and-forth basketball in Poland. The Greek side improved to 7-8 and climbed to seventh place in Group A, just outside the playoff zone, while Slask dropped to 4-11, suffering its seventh straight loss and being formally eliminated from postseason contention.

Aris survives double-OT epic in Wroclaw to stay in playoff hunt

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson kept its BKT EuroCup playoff dreams alive with a dramatic 107-113 double-overtime victory over Slask Wroclaw at Centennial Hall, surviving nearly 50 minutes of back-and-forth basketball in Poland. The Greek side improved to 7-8 and climbed to seventh place in Group A, just outside the playoff zone, while Slask dropped to 4-11, suffering its seventh straight loss and being formally eliminated from postseason contention.

Elijah Mitrou-Long and Danilo Andjusic were the driving forces behind Aris’s win, scoring 26 points apiece and delivering in the biggest moments. Mitrou-Long opened the night with a pair of early triples to set the tone and later iced the game from the free-throw line with 13.4 seconds left in the second overtime. Andjusic was a constant threat, steadying Aris whenever Slask threatened to pull away. Bryce Jones added 17 points, including a tough layup with 3.9 seconds left in regulation that forced the first overtime, while Amine Noua contributed 13 points and 9 rebounds, highlighted by a crucial put-back slam for a 104-109 lead with a minute to go in the second extra session.

Afterward, Andjusic underlined the stakes for his team: “We needed to leave everything on the court because we knew this was a very important game for us. We needed to win if we want to go to the playoffs. For now, every game is a final for us in EuroCup until the end. We have to catch that spot for the playoffs.”

One of the key factors in such a high-scoring, tight game was Aris’s control of the rebounding battle. The Greek club collected 49 rebounds to Slask’s 37, including a remarkable 20 offensive boards compared to the hosts’ 10. Those extra possessions were crucial in a game that went to double overtime and in which every basket mattered.

Head coach Igor Milicic acknowledged both his team’s resilience and its flaws: “This is a really tough thing to do, to win in two overtimes... But we’re happy we took the win. It was not easy. We made a lot of mistakes, but also, we pulled it out and we kept our dreams alive.”

At the same time, Milicic was candid about his team’s flaws, including a loss of focus late in the first half: “In the first half, we had the momentum and then we made some turnovers that gave Slask the chance to feel good. And on defense, off the ball, we were out of position and they were shooting the ball wide-open. This cannot happen when we are practicing this on a daily basis. We need to step up our concentration… We were more watching them do what they want than provoking them to do what we want.”

In the end, however, Aris did just enough at both ends of the floor to escape with a vital victory, turning a marathon in Wroclaw into a significant step forward in the race for the EuroCup playoffs.

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Despite the loss, Slask delivered an impressive offensive performance. Noah Kirkwood led the hosts with 24 points and 7 assists, while Blazej Czerniewicz added 17 points, including a late second-quarter three-pointer that capped a strong run and gave Slask a 50-48 halftime lead. Kadre Gray, who finished with 15 points, provided an important spark with 8 points in the second quarter, and Angel Nuñez hit a huge triple in the first overtime to tie the game at 98-98 and force double-overtime.

Slask’s head coach Ainars Bagatskis lamented some missed opportunities: “We didn’t use our opportunities because the way they played on defense, it was easy for us to find good shots. We started the game with five open threes. It sounds maybe funny – we scored 107 points and we didn’t use 40 percent of our opportunities.”

Bagatskis also criticized his team’s defensive focus: “We have to be a little bit smarter. We have to earn with hard work. We have to know that one-on-one defense starts from the three-point line, at least. We have to know who we play against… We know how to play, we don’t know how to win.”

Slask heads to Germany next week where it will try to snap its losing streak against Veolia Towers Hamburg, while Aris visits Bahcesehir College Istanbul.

Mitrou-Long and Andjusic score 26 apiece as Aris dominates the boards and outlasts Slask in Poland

NINERS Chemnitz showed poise and handled business on its home floor against Group B leader Cosea JL Bourg‑en-Bresse, securing a crucial 88-82 win to stay in the playoff race and move to 8-7.

Chemnitz rides second-half charge to secure home triumph over Bourg

[NINERS Chemnitz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/niners-chemnitz/nin/) showed poise and handled business on its home floor against Group B leader [Cosea JL Bourg‑en-Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/cosea-jl-bourg-en-bresse/bou/), securing a crucial 88-82 win to stay in the playoff race and move to 8-7.

Coming off last week’s defeat at German rival ratiopharm ulm, Chemnitz bounced back in style, riding a hot three-point surge in the third quarter to take control of a tight contest.

[Corey Davis Jr.](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/corey-davis-jr-/013890/) was the driving force behind Chemnitz’s second-half momentum. He finished with 19 points and 7 assists, stepping up when his team needed a lift to secure the win.

"In the EuroCup, every game is big right now," said the American guard after the game. "Especially going into January, early February, all these games are important. The fact that we came out and handled business against a great team, is astonishing. We did a great job executing and playing hard, so I’m proud of us."

NINERS Chemnitz-Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse | Round 15 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

After a balanced first half, Chemnitz returned from the locker room with determination. [Jordan Schakel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jordan-schakel/014211/) and Davis combined for 12 points early in the period, pushing the hosts to a double-digit advantage.

"Important win like all of them, but this one especially because of the context of the situation," said coach Rodrigo Pastore after the game. "Last five games, we were not performing like we would like to, despite circumstances, injuries, departures. We are a no-excuses team, and we expected much higher standards from ourselves. Today, the team responded the way good teams respond. I’m proud of them."

[Amadou Sow](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/amadou-sow/012598/) was another key contributor for Chemnitz, scoring 16 points, including 9 in the fourth quarter to help seal the win. [Kevin Yebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/kevin-yebo/013368/) gave the team an early lift with 10 first-half points, finishing with 15, while Schakel added 11 in his third appearance of the season.

Coming off the bench, [Yordan Minchev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/yordan-minchev/007423/) made a strong impact on both ends of the floor, contributing 12 points and 7 rebounds when the hosts needed a lift.

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Chemnitz handed Bourg their fourth loss of the season, putting up 88 points against a team that came into the game allowing just 74.9 points per contest.

Bourg pushed hard in the fourth quarter, trimming the deficit and testing Chemnitz’s defense, but the French side could not complete a comeback.

Bourg leaned on [Both Gach](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/both-gach/013900/) to drive the offense, with 17 points, while [Assemian Moulare](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/assemian-moulare/010546/) added 16. [Tajuan Agee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tajuan-agee/014182/) made his presence felt inside, finishing with 13 points and 8 rebounds as the French side stayed in control.

"It was a tough game, and we prepared our team for that because to play here is, obviously, is very tough. And we did too much, too many mistakes to win on the road like this. We missed too many free throws in the first period, at important moments, and we forgot maybe our aggressiveness in the second half," said coach Frederic Fauthoux after the game.

Next up, Chemnitz travels to Buducnost VOLI Podgorica, while Bourg hosts Ulm in a Group B clash.

Corey Davis Jr. led the charge for Chemnitz with 19 points

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana applied more pressure in the fight for a top-two spot in Group A with a thrilling rollercoaster home victory over U-BT Cluj-Napoca.

Cedevita sweeps season series with Cluj thanks to offensive rebounds, forced turnovers

[Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/lju/) applied more pressure in the fight for a top-two spot in Group A with a thrilling rollercoaster home victory over [U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/u-bt-cluj-napoca/clu/).

Cedevita wasted a 16-point lead and then needed to battle back from 10 points down to beat Cluj 86-80. Zvezdan Mitrovic's men swept the season series against Cluj and have put together three wins in the last four games for a 10-5 record.

“We made a lot of mistakes in the first half but we came out and fixed those mistakes on defense and we fought until the end and came out with the victory,” said [DJ Stewart](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/dj-stewart/012700/), who led Cedevita with 25 points and had 6 rebounds.

[Aleksej Nikolic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/aleksej-nikolic/003703/) added 24 points off the bench in the win.

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana-U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Round 15 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

While Cluj outshot Cedevita on two and three-pointers, the hosts forced 23 Cluj turnovers and grabbed 18 offensive rebounds. Cedevita turned those miscues into a 32-16 advantage in points off turnovers and a 14-6 advantage in second-chance points.

“We had a lot of energy. We ran, we played with energy. It’s not easy to play defense against a team that scores 96 points per game. We had good support and I am very happy. It was a very important game for our playoff hopes,” said Coach Mitrovic.

Stewart and [Jaka Blazic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jaka-blazic/003452/) sparked the offense to start the game with 15 combined points of the team’s first 17 points. An 11-0 run over 4 minutes gave Cedevita a 22-9 lead and the score was 24-12 after 10 minutes.

The advantage grew to 16 points at 28-12, but Cluj pulled the deficit to three points at 33-30 before trailing 37-34 at the break.

Cluj scored the first five points of the second half to take the lead for the first time, and a 0-10 run made it 41-51. The hosts charged back with a 14-3 surge to move back ahead 55-54 and were up 60-59 after 30 minutes.

Cedevita pushed the cushion back to seven points and [Umoja Gibson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/umoja-gibson/013855/)’s triple with 2 minutes to go made it 78-81. Nikolic converted 5 of 6 free throws in the final 105 seconds to secure the win.

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Cluj has lost its last three road games to fall to 8-7 in the group despite [Dusan Miletic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/dusan-miletic/009896/) collecting 16 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists, [Karel Guzman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/karel-guzman/011797/) scoring 16 points and [Fatts Russell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/daron-russell/013943/) chipping in 14 points and 10 assists.

“They were the more physical team and that was the difference. With their physicality they forced us to make 23 turnovers - which is huge - and they forced us to give up 18 offensive rebounds. It’s very hard to win this type of game with those numbers.  Defensively we did a pretty good job. But we allowed too many second chance opportunities,” said Cluj head coach Mihai Silvasan.

“But that is basketball. This is who we are as a team. We just need to stay together and move forward and try to find solutions.”

Cedevita grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and forced 23 turnovers

After helping Ulm earn a vital win over Chemnitz, Chris Ledlum is embracing the challenges – and rewards – of his debut EuroCup season. In a wide ranging conversation with Javier Gancedo, the versatile forward talks about choosing basketball over football, the lessons learned from Harvard and Rick Pitino, and why Ulm’s winning culture was the perfect fit for his next career step.

Chris Ledlum: ‘Our goal is to win a championship’

After helping [ratiopharm ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/ratiopharm-ulm/ulm/) earn a vital win over NINERS Chemnitz, [Chris Ledlum](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/christopher-ledlum/013968/) is embracing the challenges – and rewards – of his debut EuroCup season. In a wide‑ranging conversation with Javier Gancedo, the versatile forward talks about choosing basketball over football, the lessons learned from Harvard and Rick Pitino, and why Ulm’s winning culture was the perfect fit for his next career step.

**Congratulations on beating Chemnitz. It was a really close game for like 32-33 minutes but you got the win to stay in the playoff race. How important was that?**

"We just knew how important of a game it was to stay in the playoff race, so we were just very focused. We played our brand of basketball and played really hard."

**This is your second season in Europe after a year in France, and your first season in the EuroCup. It is hard to step into this competition and do so well. What allowed you to adjust so quickly to this level of basketball?**

"I feel like I'm a very versatile player. I have always been pretty good at adapting to different environments and different play styles, but honestly, it's just putting the work in and just trying to learn as much as I can."

Christopher Ledlum of atiopharm ulm is one of the best newcomers in the BKT EuroCup this season. 

2025-26 Rounds 1-14 highlights: Christopher Ledlum 

**You were a wide receiver in high school and got scholarships for both American football and basketball. What made you choose basketball over football?**

"To be completely honest, football was my first love. I ended up choosing basketball just because it was new to me. I had just started playing in my freshman year of high school, so it was something that was new, something that I hadn't done as much. So I just loved how new everything was and that I got to learn new things every day. I'm still learning and I was still learning in football, but I just feel like my football career was a lot further. I had a lot more time in football than basketball. And there's also the injury aspect of football, so longevity-wise, it's definitely a smarter decision to play basketball."

 

**Are there any football skills, like speed or acceleration, that you took to basketball?**

"Yeah, I think probably one of the biggest things is that physicality doesn't really bother me, just because of how much physicality there is in football. But I think that there are a lot of universal skills on both ends that help with each sport. I think there are many skills in football that would translate to basketball and vice versa."

 

**You studied at Harvard with some of the brightest minds in the world. How was the experience at Harvard?**

"It was amazing. It's a great place, Boston, and there's just a lot of great people there. I had a really good coach \[Tommy Amaker, 1986 World Cup champion with USA as a player\]. He was amazing, and he did a lot for me and our team, both on the court and off the court. He helped us grow and take that next step in being young men."

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**You also spent a year with St. John's, coached by Rick Pitino. He coached Panathinaikos in the EuroLeague and has been in love with European basketball ever since. How was it to play for Pitino, and did you talk to him about the possibility of coming overseas while being there?**

"Yeah, absolutely. It was definitely a very great and interesting experience playing for Coach Pitino. His offenses are very European-like, and I guess he likes to play at a faster pace, kind of like the European game. So we definitely had some conversations after the season about playing in Europe and whatnot. Overall, it was a very good experience."

 

**Ulm has a reputation for developing young players, not just prospects, but also young American players like Jaron Blossomgame and Trevion Williams before you, just to name two. It gives you a chance to play in the EuroCup. How much of an impact did all that have on your decision?**

"Just speaking with everyone around the program, I could tell that there's a great culture here and a winning culture. And everyone wants to win and put their best foot forward. And that's something that's very important for me, being around people who want to win and get better every day. And that was the driving factor in my decision."

 

**As a sociology major at Harvard, how great is it to travel to different places and experience different cultures with the team?**

"I think it's amazing. Every day I learn something new and it's great. Like you said, that's what I studied, sociology in college, and it's the study of human behavior and subconsciously, I'm just able to compare and it helps me understand why each place is different. Like, France is different than Germany and they are both different from the States. So this is very interesting and I'm learning every day."

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Vier gewinnt - Chris auch. 🏆<br> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/uuulmer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#uuulmer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/weareone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#weareone</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/donau3fm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@donau3fm</a> <a href="https://t.co/saQeLW4hN0">pic.twitter.com/saQeLW4hN0</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/2011537204787478903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

**And everything is different from London! That's your next trip, to play on the road against the London Lions. How much are you looking forward to going to London and playing such an important game for both teams?**

"I'm very excited. Every opportunity to play is super exciting and we are up for the challenge. I have been to London before, so I have seen it a bit. I think it's a great place. I actually have family that lives in London so hopefully they will be able to get out to the game and see us play. But it's definitely extremely exciting and like you said, it's a do-or-die game and we're going to fight and bring our all."

 

**What would be a good season for you, personally, and for Ulm?**

"I think for me and the team, it's very aligned. Every day we come to practice with the goal of winning as many games as possible, and from the start of the season, our goal is to win a championship. So we just want to continue. We want to take it one game at a time and win one game at a time and hopefully at the end of the season we are lifting up a trophy."

More Ulm News

As Ulm battles for a postseason spot, Ledlum opens up about his development, his coaches, and a pivotal trip to London

Discover five smart, budget-friendly player recommendations for Round 14 of the BKT EuroCup Fantasy Challenge. 

Fantasy tips: Under-the-radar picks for Round 14

We are just four rounds away from the end of the BKT EuroCup Regular Season and, of course, it is also a critical time in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge. A lot of teams are fighting for big goals, especially a top-two finish in their groups to advance directly to the quarterfinals, as well as a top-six finish to keep challenging for EuroCup glory.

I rank 470th overall in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge, which is more than 98.5% of all teams. Maybe not as good as my colleague Frankie Sachs, who is sixth overall, but my advice should be pretty good. Here we go!

Tobias Jensen, Tyler Cavanaugh, Adam Mokoka, Paulius Danusevicius and Yogi Ferrell are featured in this week's article. 

EuroCup Fantasy tips, Round 15

### Yogi Ferrell, Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (13.8 credits)

Yogi Ferrell is seen as a fun-to-watch scoring guard who can be unstoppable at times. Well, think again. Ferrell narrowly missed a triple-double last week with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists against Lietkabelis. He's had PIRs of at least 18 in each of his last four games. That's the consistency you look for.

 

### Tyler Cavanaugh, Bahcesehir College Istanbul (12.4 credits)

Bahcesehir has lost some games here and there lately, but Tyler Cavanaugh has been rock-solid. In his last three games, Cavanaugh has averaged 13.0 points on 9-of-10 two-point shooting and 4-of-7 on three-pointers plus 6.3 rebounds for a PIR of 17.3. That is a jump from his season averages (10.5 ppg., 5.0 rpg., 12.8 PIR). Buy him now!

Kevin Kokila has averaged 11.7 points and 7.3 rebounds over his last three games

### Adam Mokoka, Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (11.9 credits)

What I like about Adam Mokoka is that you don't need him to score a lot to get a good PIR. In Round 13, Mokoka scored only 8 points, but added 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals for a PIR of 19. Last week, he had 15 points and added 7 rebounds and 6 fouls drawn for a PIR of 24. Very good value at 11.9 credits.

 

### Paulius Danusevicius, Lietkabelis Panevezys (9.7 credits)

He has impressed with his highlight plays and Paulius Danusevicius is also putting up good numbers, especially in recent games. Over his last three games, Danusevicius has averaged 15.3 points on 16-of-23 two-point shooting, 6.0 rebounds and 1.0 block for a PIR of 17.7. He reached a PIR of 26 against Buducnost last week.

 

### Tobias Jensen, ratiopharm ulm (9.1 credits)

Tobias Jensen may not be as cheap as he was at the start of the season (5.5 credits), but he still has a lot of value and hasn't stopped improving. He has scored in double digits in each of his last seven games. In the last four, he's averaged 14.0 points and 5.5 assists for a PIR of 17.5. The 21-year-old keeps delivering!

Javier Gancedo is back with this week's fantasy recommendations