Check out what the protagonists are saying ahead of Round 16 of the 2025-26 EuroCup season
Round 16: Pregame quotes
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Tuesday, January 27
Turk Telekom Ankara vs. Lietkabelis Panevezys (17:00 CET)
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Buducnost VOLI Podgorica vs. NINERS Chemnitz (19:00 CET)
Andrej Zakelj, Buducnost head coach
"Another very important game is ahead of us, just like all the others. Chemnitz have changed their roster significantly compared to the first part of the season. They play very fast basketball, one of the fastest in the league. If you allow them to play in their rhythm, run-and-gun, with a lot of freedom, any team can have problems against them. That was the case in the last round against Bourg, and Besiktas also lost in the same way. They are clearly a team fighting for the playoffs and one we have to take very seriously. We know how they play and we need to stay focused, slow the game down as much as possible, and try to exploit their weaknesses. Everything is in our hands and with good focus, energy and approach, along with the support of our fans, we can hope for a win."
Juwan Morgan, Buducnost forward
"I expect a fast-paced and hard-fought game. From our previous visit, I remember that they played very physical, with a lot of switching on defense, attacking us through pick-and-roll situations, while also being aggressive in defending our pick-and-roll. I believe the key factors will be our defense and securing defensive rebounds."
Dolomiti Energia Trento vs. Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (20:00 CET)
Fabio Bongi, Trento assistant coach
"We are ready to get back on the court after the game in Treviso: in 48 hours we are playing again, and we are trying to recover both mentally and physically to face Beşiktaş, a very high-level team and one of the favorites to win the competition. They have a very deep roster and are well-equipped in every position to compete at the highest level. In the first game, despite being shorthanded, we were able to compete with their talent, and we want to do the same tomorrow, knowing that we will need a solid performance to reach the 40th minute with a chance to fight for the win. In Treviso, we did a good job staying consistent for all forty minutes, and we want to continue on this path, approaching this game with great confidence."
Matas Jogela, Trento forward
"Yesterday we won a very important game in the league against Treviso, and I think we were solid for the entire 40 minutes. Now we are facing a very tough game against Besiktas in the EuroCup. They are a very aggressive team that plays with great intensity on both ends of the floor, and we know we will need to play a great game, without any drops in concentration, if we want to have a chance to win. In the first game, despite the loss and the absence of four very important players, we still played a good game. Tomorrow it will be crucial to control the pace, play a smart game by following the game plan, and recover the energy we spent yesterday."
Wednesday, January 28
Bahcesehir College Istanbul vs. Aris Thessaloniki Betsson (17:00 CET)
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Neptunas Kleipeda vs. Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem (18:00 CET)
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Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens vs. London Lions (18:30 CET)
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Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse vs. ratiopharm ulm (19:30 CET)
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Veolia Towers Hamburg vs. Slask Wroclaw (19:30 CET)
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Umana Reyer Venice vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (20:00 CET)
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BAXI Manresa vs. U-BT Cluj-Napoca (20:45 CET)
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