'Achi' was honored before and after the game 

Virtus, Baskonia honored Polonara in Round 9 

By winning three consecutive games, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz has bounced back from its worst start ever in the EuroLeague and is now 3-6 in the standings. It showed great strength again, confirming that its defense has been much better since it added [Kobi Simmons](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kobi-simmons/014152/) and regained the services of Rodions Kurucs, who msised time with an injury. After allowing 96.0 points in those six initial losses, opponents have been held to just 77.3 points on average since then.

Baskonia managed to get the win despite [Sailou Niang](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/saliou-niang/012687/)'s career-best effort. Niang was all over the place, amassing 18 points plus 12 rebounds for a PIR of 35 - all career-highs. Niang made 6 of 8 two-pointers (75.0% 2FG) but his teammates combined for just 11 of 30 shots inside the arc (36.7% 2FG). Still, Virtus managed to make a push and when the going got tough, Baskonia went back to its regular go-to guy to make things happen on offense.

Indeed, Baskonia led from start to finish but it was far from being a walk in the park. Virtus rallied from a 13-point deficit to get within 59-57 late in the third quarter. Until then, Baskonia kept the lead due to a balanced offense, but when a go-to guy was needed, [Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/timothe-luwawu-cabarrot/012080/)stepped up to make the difference in the game.

[Matteo Spagnolo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matteo-spagnolo/008173/) and [Markquis Nowell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/markquis-nowell/014119/) sparked a game-changing 17-1 run in which Luwawu-Cabarrot did a little bit of everything. He found Nowell for a wide open three-pointer from the left wing, buried his own shot from downtown off the dribble and made a pair of free throws. All of a sudden, Baskonia led 75-59 and was well on its way to a third consecutive win for the first time since December 8, 2023.

"I'm just here to play and help the team in any way that I can. I'm trying to make stops, get rebounds, communicate and be a leader. Whenever I score points, it's just the team looking for me and them having confidence in me just making the shots," Luwawu-Cabarrot said. 

"We finally figured it out. We know we play at home. Of course, we are going to have more energy. We have to stay focused. I think those three wins are amazing. We have to keep building on this. We have tough road games next week and have to stay focused and use these games we had at home to stay strong and keep building."

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">HAMIDOU DIALLO 😤😤😤<a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Baskonia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MotorolaMagicMoment?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MotorolaMagicMoment</a> <a href="https://t.co/s9j1WhGjH7">pic.twitter.com/s9j1WhGjH7</a></p>&mdash; EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1986524741327323142?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Luwawu-Cabarrot scored half of his 16 points in the fourth quarter. He has scored 16 points or more in all nine games this season. Last season, he reached the 16-point mark four times in 26 games. [Hamidou Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/hamidou-diallo/014086/) added 14 and detonated one of the best alley-oop dunks of the season off a no-look pass from Nowell to throw it down with great authority.

"We're starting to figure it out, starting to play together, starting to understand the defensive concepts and we are leaving it all on the floor. I mean, that's what's most important, leave it all on the court and that's what we're doing every night right now," Diallo said after the game. "We didn't have a full training camp with our whole team. We still have guys injured. We are just battling and clawing every night. Happy to get a victory, but we are back to work".

Baskonia has proved to be strong at home and is now ready to test its current momentum on the road. It faces Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv in Round 10 in Sofia, Bulgaria on Tuesday, November 11. A couple of days later, Baskonia goes against Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv in Belgrade, Serbia, in a rematch of the 2005 EuroLeague Championship Game, more than 20 years later.

Game News

The French scorer stopped Virtus's comeback at the right time to lead Baskonia to a comfortable win 

Luwawu-Cabarrot stepped up when needed to lead Baskonia over Virtus

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Virtus Bologna (2025-11-06T19:30:00.000Z)

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz bounced to its third consecutive EuroLeague victory by defeating Virtus Bologna 87-76 on Thursday night at Buesa Arena. But basketball was only a small part of the emotionally charged evening.

Both teams took the opportunity to send a message of support to [Achille Polonara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/achille-polonara/002084/), who is battling myeloid leukemia. Recently released from the hospital after being in a coma for 10 days, the big screen showed photos of the forward, who played for Virtus just last season and spent two years in Vitoria-Gasteiz with Baskonia earlier in his career. Players from both teams gathered on center court before the game with a sign that said "FORZA ACHI".

The video wall showed a picture of Polonara and the following message: "Those who carry fire inside never give up. Forza Achille."

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">Achi, questo è per te ❤️🇮🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/ilpupazzo33?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ilpupazzo33</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/cefyK1VJjA">pic.twitter.com/cefyK1VJjA</a></p>&mdash; Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/1986546483483775273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Once the game began, the focus returned to basketball. Baskonia never trailed, using a balanced attack to secure a key victory. But after the final buzzer, Polonara's name was once again on many people's lips.

Coach Paolo Galbiati, who worked with Polonara as an assistant coach on the Italian national team, made on final tribute: 

"Achi, this is for you," Galbaiti said after his flash interview, in Italian, holding Baskonia's Polonara jersey. "I hope to see you soon."

Baskonia, Virtus honored 'Achi' Polonara

EuroLeague debutant Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv set a club scoring record with an impressive 97-109 road win over Dubai Basketball as the visitors produced flawless teamwork and improved to 7-2, while the hosts dropped to 3-6 after a fourth successive loss. 

Hapoel thrives on masterclass offense to steamroll Dubai  

EuroLeague debutant Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv set a club scoring record with an impressive 97-109 road win over Dubai Basketball as the visitors produced flawless teamwork and improved to 7-2, while the hosts dropped to 3-6 after a fourth successive loss.

An effervescent third quarter was essential as rampant Hapoel won the period 19-35 to erase a 48-47 halftime deficit and cancel out a mammoth individual performance from Dubai leader Dwayne Bacon, who poured a game-high 36 points. 

Bacon and Dubai were undone by a relentless Hapoel unit led by Elijah Bryant, who paced the Israeli side on 25 points and 7 boards, with four other players finishing in double figures. Vasilije Micic netted 19 points, Antonio Blakeney and Jonathan Motley scored 15 apiece and Dan Oturu added 12, as the visiting team shot 11 of 23 from downtown and racked up 40 rebounds. 

It was too much for a shorthanded Dubai side missing several key players and Bacon’s valiant solo effort could not stop Hapoel from earning a victory that will further boost the team’s confidence after a bright start in its maiden EuroLeague season. 

Bryant, who posted a career high PIR of 36 in his most impressive display for Hapoel since joining the club from Anadolu Efes Istanbul during the off-season, credited his teammates for their selfless work and kept things in perspective as he emphasized it was too early in the season to cork the champagne.

“A testament to my teammates as they were able to find me and getting the win is all that matters,” he said. “It’s a good team win, but it’s a long season and we’ll definitely cherish this one.” 

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The high-tempo clash was played behind closed doors at Sarajevo’s ZETRA Hall and Hapoel’s head coach Dimitris Itoudis stressed that a lively atmosphere was missing to garnish the action, having also praised his team for bouncing back from the previous round’s tough 62-58 loss at Olympiacos Piraeus.   

“We kept Dubai to under 20 points in the third quarter and that’s a great accomplishment given how talented they are, while scoring 35 points also helped as we hit some amazing shots,” the Greek tactician said.  

“It was weird playing with no fans as that’s not what basketball requires, but we came here with one purpose and that was to bounce back from the last game. Vasa and Elijah did a great scoring job, we took everything Dubai’s defense gave us but we also got some great stops at the other end,” Itoudis added. 

Alongside Bryant, Micic was also instrumental in Hapoel’s victory as he combined sound long-range shooting with dazzling drives to the basket, either scoring on layups or dishing out assists.  

“We didn’t have a good first half as they scored from everywhere, but we had a better approach in the second,” the Serbian point guard said. “We knew what to expect from Bacon, he is a great individual player, but we won as a team and that’s the important thing.”  

Having made a surprisingly good start in Dubai’s debut EuroLeague season, coach Jurica Golemac now faces trying times after the team was brought crashing down to earth with four straight losses. 

“We lost our momentum and made too many mistakes in the third quarter,” the Slovenian tactician said. “They got hot and gained confidence after hitting some open shots, so it was very difficult to come back after they turned the tide.” 

The Israeli outfit shot well to earn yet another valuable win  

Dubai Basketball v Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (2025-11-06T18:00:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul overcame LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, 81-67, in Round 9 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague

Fenerbahce finds form, defeats undermanned ASVEL

“We’re happy to have won this game, following a disgraceful week last week,” said Wade Baldwin, minutes after his Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul overcame LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, 81-67.

Despite some extended periods of poor offense, the reigning champions eventually took care of business against a shorthanded ASVEL team.

Last week, the hosts put on a disappointing display against Real Madrid, scoring just 22 points in the first half on their way to a loss. Coming into this one, their record was 3-5 in this year’s EuroLeague campaign. Baldwin said that he believes the key to success was holding onto possession.

“It was much better ball control, for our team and for myself,” Baldwin said.

Baldwin stepped up as the headliner for Fenerbahce, recording 14 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists. Nicolo Melli scored 12 and was a board away from a double-double, while three more players scored in double digits.

The result was hard luck on Armel Traore, who kept ASVEL alive for a time, eventually leading in scoring with 18 points of his own.

Both teams made a brutal start to the game on the offensive end, logging just 2 points in the first 3 minutes. However, Fenerbahce earned a lead midway through the first and refused to surrender it throughout. Punctuating their superiority, American guard Devon Hall sliced through the lane and added an extra boost with a huge posterizing slam.

“Devon sometimes has this kind of spark,” said teammate Nicolo Melli. “So, it was nice to see it. He’s a great professional, hard work always pays off and you can see it with him. Not only in those moments, but how solid he is. It was a nice highlight!”

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The hosts won the game in spite of some rare substandard shooting performances, such as Talen Horton-Tucker’s 2-for-11. One key stat that worked in their favor, however, was turnovers; Saras Jasikevicius’s men have averaged 14.5 per game this year, but managed to keep it to just 5 against at Ulker Sports and Event Hall.

“It’s very important,” stated Jasikevicius. “We are struggling offensively, but when you are not committing turnovers, at least you get a shot at the basket. In general, at this point, we just take the win, get home and try to get better.”

Fenerbahce will do exactly that, as it moves to 4-5 for the season and has the opportunity to earn a winning record with a double game week coming up.

ASVEL coach Pierric Poupet came out of this difficult loss with a sense of optimism. His team stepped up from a crushing 37-point loss last week and played with pride, despite missing key players such as David Lighty and Nando De Colo through injury.

“It’s been a tough moment for us, not only last week with the double game week, but we’ve struggled to have enough players to be competitive,” Poupet said before the game.

He carried the sentiment to the locker rooms after the loss: “I’m quite proud of the guys. We competed against a very good team, who will be near the top at the end of the season. Now we have to refresh, get players back and see what we can do. Let’s wait for another positive cycle.”

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Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens has extended the contract of four-time EuroLeague champion Kostas Sloukas, the club announced Thursday afternoon. Sloukas, a team captain and one of EuroLeague all-time greats, is now signed with the Greens until the end of the 2026-27 season.

Panathinaikos extends four-time champ Kostas Sloukas

[Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/) has extended the contract of four-time EuroLeague champion [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/), the club announced Thursday afternoon. Sloukas, a team captain and one of EuroLeague all-time greats, is now signed with the Greens until the end of the 2026-27 season.

Sloukas joined Panathinaikos in the summer of 2024 from archrival Olympiacos Piraeus, and in his first season wearing green led Panathinaikos to the 2024 EuroLeague championship as the 2024 Final Four MVP. That was the Green's seventh EuroLeague title, and the fourth for Sloukas who also won a pair of EuroLeague crowns with Olympiacos in 2012 and 2013 as well one with Fenerbahce Istanbul in 2017.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="el" dir="ltr">Η ΚΑΕ Παναθηναϊκός AKTOR βρίσκεται στην ευχάριστη θέση να ανακοινώσει την επέκταση της συνεργασίας της με τον αρχηγό μας, Κώστα Σλούκα, μέχρι το καλοκαίρι του 2027!<br><br>___________________________________________________<br><br>Panathinaikos BC AKTOR is pleased to announce the extension… <a href="https://t.co/XXuuvBI1SX">pic.twitter.com/XXuuvBI1SX</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@Paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Paobcgr/status/1986438912441499846?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sloukas, who is averaging 9.0 points, 4.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds this season, is one of the most accomplished players in EuroLeague history. Honored as a member of All-25 EuroLeague Team earlier this year, Sloukas was named to the 2018-19 All-EuroLeague First Team and earned All-EuroLeague Second Team honors in 2021-22 and 2023-24.

He has taken part in eight EuroLeague Championship Games and made it to the Final Four 11 times: five with Olympiacos, four with Fenerbahce and twice with Panathinaikos.

Sloukas ranks second all-time in games played (435), second in assists (1,929), seventh in scoring (4,134 points), fourth in total PIR (5,161) and tied for 10th in three-pointers made (518).

Born in Thessaloniki, Sloukas started his career with local clubs Megas Alexandros and Mandoulides before joining Olympiacos in 2008. He was sent out on a loan to play for hometown Aris Thessaloniki in the 2010-11 season, and upon returning, Sloukas helped Olympiacos win back-to-back EuroLeague titles. He also won the Intercontinental Cup in 2013, two Greek League championships (2012, 2015) and a Greek Cup (2010) before joining Fenerbahce in 2015.

The Greek guard added to his EuroLeague success by bringing a first-ever championship to Fenerbahce in 2017, and the team reached the EuroLeague Championship Game in both 2016 and 2018, too. Sloukas won three consecutive Turkish League titles from 2016 to 2018, as well as three straight Turkish Cups from 2018 to 2020.

In the summer of 2020, Sloukas returned to Olympiacos. Over the three seasons with the Reds, Sloukas won back-to-back Greek League and Cup doubles in 2022 and 2023. The team also had back-to-back appearances in the EuroLeague Final Four, with the Reds falling in the semifinals to eventual champion Anadolu Efes Istanbul, and then in the final to Real Madrid in 2023. Sloukas has been a member of the Greek national team, and won a bronze medal at EuroBasket 2025 in September. 

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The veteran point guard will stay with the Greens for at least another season

Stay up to date with the latest information provided by the EuroLeague clubs ahead of Round 9 of the 2025-26 season.

Injury report: Round 9

Follow all the latest injury information for registered players in the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season, as reported by the clubs, and get your [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/home?_ga=2.101462721.1199459303.1696273873-903329349.1669636775) teams up to date!

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul

Jordan Loyd and Isaia Cordinier are questionable while Rodrigue Beaubois, Georgios Papagiannis and Vincent Poirier are ruled out for Efes's against Milan on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Nick Weiler-Babb did not play in the Turkish League this past weekend due to a knee injury, but is available for Round 9.
- Rodrigue Beaubois underwent elbow surgery and will be out for around two weeks, [the club confirmed on November 3](https://x.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/1985388440767086688).
- [Georgios Papagiannis is expected to miss eight months](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/efes-ercan-osmani-out-three-weeks-georgios-papagiannis-to-miss-eight-months/) following ACL surgery, the club confirmed on October 18.
- Vincent Poirier is out for [4-6 months after knee surgery](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/efes-timetable-for-poiriers-return-set-at-4-6-months/).

### AS Monaco

Monaco has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Maccabi on Thursday.

- Yoan Makoundou missed Monaco's first eight games, but he made his first appearance of the season in the French League this past weekend.

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

Baskonia has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Virtus on Thursday.

- [Trent Forrest (hamstring) and Markus Howard (finger) are sidelined for 'several weeks'](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/baskonia-trent-forrest-markus-howard-sidelined-for-several-weeks/), the club announced on October 17.

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

Crvena Zvezda has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Panathinaikos on Wednesday.

- [New signing Jared Butler](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/jared-butler-is-belgrade-bound-after-signing-with-crvena-zvezda/) made his debut in Round 8.
- Jordan Nwora last played in Round 6.
- Devonte' Graham has been unavailable so far this season due to a bone bruise, but [he has received clearance to rejoin first-team training](https://x.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1983176287544848784).
- Tyson Carter has been [diagnosed with pulmonary embolism](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/zvezdas-tyson-carter-facing-extended-absence-with-pulmonary-embolism/) and faces a lengthy absence. He has been discharged from hospital and will continue his treatment at home.
- Jasiel Rivero hurt his foot in Round 1 and is expected to be sidelined for several months.
- Isaiah Canaan [suffered an ACL injury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/crvena-zvezda-loses-isaiah-canaan-to-acl-injury/) and is out long term.
- Joel Bolomboy is out long term.

### Dubai Basketball

Dubai has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Hapoel on Thursday.

- Nemanja Dangubic has not featured since Round 4.
- Dzanan Musa and Aleksa Avramovic have sustained minor knee injuries and will be re-evaluated in the coming weeks, the club announced two weekends' ago.
- Nate Mason has sustained a cervical disc injury and will continue to be monitored over the coming weeks, the club announced.
- Summer signing Mam Jaiteh suffered an Achilles injury and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
- Mfiondu Kabengele missed his team's Adriatic League game due to a sprained ankle. He is doubtful for Dubai's game against Hapoel.

### EA7 Emporio Armani Milan

Lorenzo Brown is Milan's only absentee for its game at Efes on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Zach LeDay last played in Round 3, but he returned to action in the Italian League this past weekend.

- [Josh Nebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/milan-josh-nebo-out-for-three-weeks/) last played in Round 2 due to a thigh injury, but he returned to action in the Italian League this past weekend.

- [Shavon Shields suffered an ankle injury](https://www.olimpiamilano.com/coach-messina-entusiasmo-altruismo-una-bella-partita/) in the Italian League this past weekend, but it is not deemed to be serious.

- Ousmane Diop last played in Round 5, but he did feature in the Italian League this past weekend.

- Lorenzo Brown last played in Round 4 due to a calf injury.

### FC Barcelona

Toko Shengelia and Nico Laprovittola are questionable while Juan Nunez is ruled out for Barcelona's game against Real Madrid on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- Toko Shengelia sprained his left ankle in the Spanish League this past weekend. As announced by Barcelona, 'his availability for the upcoming matches will depend on his progress.'
- [Nico Laprovittola last played in Round 2](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/barcelonas-nico-laprovittola-sidelined-with-a-thigh-injury/) due to a left thigh adductor injury he suffered against Panathinaikos.
- [Juan Nunez is out ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/barcelona-guard-juan-nunez-to-miss-6-months/)due to a knee injury. He expected to be sidelined until April.

### FC Bayern Munich

Bayern has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Paris on Thursday.

- Niels Giffey last played in Round 6, but he did appear in the German League this past weekend.
- [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/bayerns-rokas-jokubaitis-suffers-knee-injury/) will be sidelined until the spring following knee surgery.
- Elias Harris has yet to return to action following a knee injury suffered in June.
- Aleksa Radanov (coach's decision) did not suit up for the first eight rounds.

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

Scottie Wilbekin and Arturs Zagars are ruled out for Fenerbahce's game against ASVEL on Thursday, the club has confirmed. Brandon Boston is on the 12-man roster.

- Brandon Boston (sprained ankle) last played in Round 2, when he got injured against Zalgiris. While he did not play in the Turkish League this past weekend, he is listed as available for Round 9.
- [Arturs Zagars is dealing with a hamstring issue](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fenerbahce-arturs-zagars-dealing-with-hamstring-issue/), the club confirmed on October 18.

### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv

Hapoel has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Dubai on Thursday.

- [Tomer Ginat suffered a shoulder dislocation](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hapoel-wins-in-israeli-league-but-loses-tomer-ginat-to-injury/) in the Israeli League this past weekend.

- [Yam Madar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hapoels-yam-madar-goes-under-the-knife/) has not played this season after undergoing an appendectomy, and now will undergo a knee procedure and will miss a month of action, according to coach Dimitris Itoudis.

- [Bruno Caboclo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hapoel-bruno-caboclo-undergoes-back-surgery/) is recovering from back surgery. There is no timetable for his recovery.

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

ASVEL has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Fenerbahce on Thursday.

- Shaquille Harrison last played in Round 2, but should be back as he has travelled with the team, the club announced on its website.
- David Lighty is ruled out due to personal reasons, the club announced.
- Melvin Ajinca suffered a hip injury in the French League this past weekend, [according to Le Progres](https://www.leprogres.fr/sport/2025/11/02/la-terrible-semaine-de-l-asvel-avec-une-troisieme-defaite), but he is not mentioned in the medical report published on club website.
- Nando De Colo is out for three weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in Round 8, the club confirmed on its website.
- [Edwin Jackson](https://www.leprogres.fr/sport/2025/10/20/asvel-plus-de-peur-que-de-mal-pour-edwin-jackson) last played in Round 5, is out with a heel injury for 4-6 weeks, the club announced ahead of Round 9.
- Thomas Heurtel missed the first eight rounds, and is expected to be back in two weeks, the club announced ahead of Round 9.

### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv

Oshae Brissett is Maccabi's only absentee for its game against Monaco on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Oshae Brissett is not travelling to Belgrade for the Round 9 game against Monaco due to personal reasons.

### Olympiacos Piraeus

Keenan Evans and Moustapha Fall are out, while Evan Fournier, Tyson Ward and Nikola Milutinov all battled illness but are not on the injury report for Olympiacos's game against Partizan on Friday.

- Keenan Evans has not played so far this season due to a knee injury, but he has started training on an individual basis.
- [Moustapha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/olympiacos-center-moustapha-fall-suffers-knee-injury/) could miss the entire season after suffering a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee during the Greek League finals in June.

### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

Omer Yurtseven, Richaun Holmes, Mathias Lessort and Panagiotis Kalaitzakis are all ruled out for Panathinaikos's game at Crvena Zvezda on Wednesday, the club has confirmed.

- Nikos Rogkavopoulos last played in Round 6, but he is available for Round 9.
- Alexandros Samodurov last played in Round 3, but he is available for Round 9.
- Panagiotis Kalaitzakis missed Round 8 and is ruled out for Round 9.
- [Omer Yurtseven suffered a groin injury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/panathinaikoss-omer-yurtseven-out-for-3-weeks-with-groin-injury/) and will be out for three weeks, according to EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast co-host Vasiliki Karamouza.
- [Richaun Holmes suffered a torn medial collateral ligament](https://x.com/Paobcgr/status/1983302468785319949) in his right knee in Round 7. Coach Ataman said that he would be out for over a month.
- Mathias Lessort is expected to be out until at least November, according to statements made by coach Ergin Ataman.

### Paris Basketball

Paris has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Bayern on Thursday.

- [Jared Rhoden joined the club on November 1](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/paris-inks-scoring-swingman-jared-rhoden/), but he has not yet been registered.
- Jeremy Morgan last played in Round 6, but he returned to action in the French League this past weekend.
- [Lamar Stevens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/paris-duo-lamar-stevens-sebastian-herrera-out-for-weeks/) has not featured for Paris so far this season.

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade

Jabari Parker (cold) and Vanja Marinkovic (back) did not travel with the team for Partizan's game at Olympiacos on Friday, the club has confirmed.

- [Shake Milton](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/shake-milton-to-miss-partizans-double-round-trip-to-spain/) (ankle) last played in Round 3, but he returned to action in the ABA League this past weekend.
- [Carlik Jones is believed to have broken a bone in his foot](https://www.mozzartsport.com/kosarka/vesti/kraj-godine-za-karlika-dzonsa/526090) and, according to reports, could be out for the next three months. He last played in Round 5.
- Mario Nakic is expected to be sidelined for a while due to a knee problem.

### Real Madrid

Walter Tavares, Chuma Okeke y David Kramer are game-time decisions ahead of Real Madrid's game at Barcelona on Friday, [according to Pilar Casado](https://x.com/pilarcasado/status/1986460048843776318).

- [Alex Len joined the club on October 30](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/real-madrid-reels-in-12-year-nba-veteran-alex-len/) and has now been registered. He could make his debut in Round 9.
- Chuma Okeke, who missed Round 8, [has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain](https://www.realmadrid.com/es-ES/noticias/baloncesto/primer-equipo/partes-medicos/okeke-30-10-2025).
- Andres Feliz returned to action in Round 8.
- Gabriele Procida made his first EuroLeague appearance for the club in Round 8.

### Valencia Basket

Valencia has not yet sent an injury report for its game at Zalgiris on Friday.

- [New signing Braxton Key](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/valencia-strengthens-frontcourt-with-braxton-key/) has been registered and could make his EuroLeague debut in Round 9, having made his first Valencia appearance in the Spanish League this past weekend.
- [Sergio De Larrea last played in Round 6](https://x.com/valenciabasket/status/1983193214376132876) due to minor discomfort, but he returned to action in the Spanish League this past weekend.
- Yankuba Sima has not played so far this season.

### Virtus Bologna

Abramo Canka remains out and is Virtus's only absentee for its game at Baskonia on Thursday, the club has confirmed.

- Abramo Canka has not played so far this season.

### Zalgiris Kaunas

Zalgiris has not yet sent an injury report for its game against Valencia on Thursday.

- Moses Wright suffered a wrist injury in the Lithuanian League this past weekend, [according to 15min](https://www.15min.lt/24sek/naujiena/lietuva/tomas-masiulis-po-pergales-lkl-derbyje-apie-traumas-nausedos-zodzius-ir-akistata-su-sunumi-875-2555698).
- [Nigel Williams-Goss suffered a hamstring injury](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/nigel-williams-goss-sidelined-with-hamstring-injury/) in Round 6. He is out for the foreseeable future.
- Dovydas Giedraitis is increasing his workload [after wrist surgery](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/dovydas-giedraitis-to-miss-start-of-2025-26-season/), but he is still some weeks away from playing.

Stay up to date with the latest information provided by the EuroLeague clubs

Injury report, Round 9: Wilbekin, Brissett out; Partizan to miss two stars

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid (2025-11-07T19:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2025-11-07T19:15:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas v Valencia Basket (2025-11-07T18:00:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2025-11-07T17:30:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v FC Bayern Munich (2025-11-06T20:00:00.000Z)

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv v AS Monaco (2025-11-06T20:00:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2025-11-05T19:00:00.000Z)

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 9 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season.

Pregame quotes hub: Round 9

## Thursday, November 6

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (18:45 CET)

**Sarunas Jasikevicius, Fenerbahce head coach**

"We need to have a better performance against ASVEL than what we've been doing. More importantly, after losses, we need to get back on the winning track. ASVEL is a very athletic team, one of the best rebounding teams in the competition, it has very good size. So, it will be important to have ball movements against their size and, in general, individual and team improvement."

**Armando Bacot, Fenerbahce center**

"It is a super-important game, a must-win game, playing in front of our fans. So, it'll be good to just be back here and be able to play in front of the fans."

### Dubai Basketball vs. Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv (19:00 CET)

**Dimitris Itoudis, Hapoel head coach**

"We’re facing a new team with experienced players in each position. Dubai is also in the process of building a very strong team and a cohesive unit. We need to bounce back from our last game against Olympiacos, regain our rhythm, and rediscover our offensive flow. At the same time, we must stay solid defensively, as they have multiple ways to score - both in transition and in set plays. They have some exceptional scorers, and it’s clear from their continued signings that their expectations are high and their ambition is to strengthen even further. Overall, it’s going to be a very difficult task - but we’re ready to embrace this new challenge as a team."

**Collin Malcolm, Hapoel forward**

"Dubai is a very serious team that has a lot of talent. Like Hapoel, they have something to prove being the first year in the league, so I expect a 40-minute battle. Obviously for us it’s important that we get back on the winning track after a tough loss. The great thing about EuroLeague is that it moves so fast you don’t have any time to dwell on the past, you must get ready for the next one."

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Virtus Bologna (20:30 CET)

**Dusko Ivanovic, Virtus head coach**

"Tomorrow's game against Baskonia will be tough because they are an incredible team in terms of physicality and potential. I think they have an excellent chance of improving their position and their style of play. Right now, they are playing with great confidence after three wins in a row. In general, we know that they play their best here in Vitoria. We have to be ready to run and stop their fast breaks in transition because I think that, along with Paris, they are the fastest team in the EuroLeague. We have to believe that we can bring home the win."

**Luca Vildoza, Virtus guard**

"Baskonia plays very well, they are a fast-paced team with players who are in great shape. We will have to be very focused. This will be a tough game, also because Baskonia always plays at a high level at home."

### Paris Basketball vs. FC Bayern Munich (21:00 CET)

**Gordon Herbert, Bayern head coach**

"Paris plays at the highest pace in the EuroLeague, and that applies to their defense as well. It will be important to withstand the pressure and control the tempo of the game. The key will be to rebound well."

**Leon Kratzer, Bayern center**

"I had two great years in Paris and I’m looking forward to seeing some familiar faces again. The team has changed a lot, but the playing style hasn’t. Above all, we need to focus on slowing down their speed."

### Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs. AS Monaco (21:00 CET)

**Oded Kattash, Maccabi head coach**

"Monaco is a very talented team — maybe one of the best in the EuroLeague at this stage. They have a lot of talent, aggressiveness, and physicality. We’re missing Oshae, and other players will need to step up. We’ll have to stop them defensively and control the rebounds. The players really want it. It’s true that we haven’t been consistent in our energy and aggressiveness, but we know what we want and we’re trying to do more. We must find the energy and make the extra effort to make up for our shortcomings. Hoard and Brissett are the defensive foundation we build from. They’re versatile and can guard multiple positions, so we’ll definitely miss Oshae. There are players waiting for their opportunity, and they’ll have to make up for the absence."

**TJ Leaf, Maccabi forward**

"We need to go hard for the rebounds on both ends of the floor — that’s something we have to pay attention to. They’re a very talented team, and we need to win the 50-50 battles against them throughout the game. Everyone needs to give a little extra effort, and we’ll be fine."

**Jeff Dowtin, Maccabi guard**

"We have to be ready for their aggressiveness and the intensity of the game. We saw them in our video sessions, we’ve prepared, and we must be ready for a physical matchup."

## Friday, November 7

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (18:30 CET)

**Igor Kokoskov, Efes head coach**

"We are going to play against a good team having a great coach and a deep roster. They have consistency with the same coach and same program for six years. They're really playing well. Some of their injured players are back now in rotation. We understand it is going to be a challenging game for us. Tough schedule is coming. We have five games in nine days, so every game is more difficult and tougher than the next one. We got to focus one game at a time. Milan is potentially a Final Four team. So, we must bring our best game to protect our home court."

**Isaia Cordinier, Efes guard**

"It is an important game for us. We are back at home in front of our fans to secure our home court and being back on the winning track. It will be a tough game against an experienced team who has the same record as us."

**Ettore Messina, Milan head coach**

"We face a team that, in the disguise of losing two very important players like Poirier and Osmani, found in the versatility of Smits and Osmani the key to open up space for the efficiency of very talented guards. In order to try to win this game, and Istanbul is a tough place to win, it will be decisive for us to have a solid defensive and rebounding impact."

**Armoni Brooks, Milan guard**

"Efes has high-level guards and physicality, but overall they're a very strong team. We'll have to match their physicality, don't let their physicality overwhelm us and set the tone right from the start."

**Nate Sestina, Milan forward**

"In Istanbul, we'll have to play a game full of energy and aggressiveness. Mostly, it will be important to play with the same physicality as them from the first possession, set the tone, stay together."

### Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Valencia Basket (19:00 CET)

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### Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (20:15 CET)

**Georgios Bartzokas, Olympiacos head coach**

"We have a better record away from home - three wins in four games. The good thing is that we avoided traveling. However, a team that is solid can play well anywhere, and will always be ready to compete. The same goes for Partizan. They are a good team, and of course, we expect them to play better than they did in their last game against Dubai, because they have the coach, the quality, and the talent to do so.

We have some issues regarding our preparation. \[Tyson\] Ward missed a day due to illness, but he returned yesterday. \[Evan\] Fournier didn’t practice yesterday because he was sick. He came today but won’t practice either - we hope, however, that he will be available for the game. \[Nikola\] Milutinov was also sick. All of them had a fever. Milutinov did practice today, and I believe he will also play tomorrow. We do have some problems, but I’m optimistic that we’ll overcome them and that everyone will be ready to help the team fight for the win tomorrow."

**Kostas Papanikolaou, Olympiacos forward**

"With so many games being played, you have to have a short memory - both in victory and in defeat. You need to reset your mindset for the next game, which is always the most important one. Partizan is a very good team, and the fact that they’re coming off three straight EuroLeague losses shouldn’t fool anyone. We need to stay focused, follow the coach’s plan, play tough defense, and with the help of our fans, get another win."

**Zeljko Obradovic, Partizan head coach**

"We’re facing a team built to compete for the highest goals in the EuroLeague. They’ve also had some roster issues, similar to us. We’ll be without Jabari Parker and Vanja Marinković, so they’ll stay in Belgrade. Olympiacos has an outstanding roster and they’ve been playing really well. Having the same coach for years gives them great chemistry and strong automatisms in their game. We’ve analyzed them thoroughly, and I hope we’ll show the same level of desire and energy we had in the game against Barcelona."

**Isaac Bonga, Partizan forward**

"It’s going to be a tough game. It’s never easy playing against them on their home court. We need to get back on track and play the kind of basketball we know we can play."

### FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid (20:30 CET)

**Sergio Scariolo, Real Madrid head coach**

"We are playing the type of game everybody is willing to play. All EuroLeague games are important, even when none of them is decisive for the final standings right now. Emotionally and historically, this is a game with an extra notch of interest and passion around it. This is the way we want to experience it and of course, the players will bring the energy and enthusiasm on FC Barcelona's court to be able to play our best game."

**Facundo Campazzo, Real Madrid guard**

"The games between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are super exciting. I believe that if we can control our emotions in front of that atmosphere, if we can control the game rhythm and impose our identity, we will be able to have a lot of control in this game. It is the first *Clásico* this season and there are a lot of factors such as anxiety, nervousness and so on, but if we play the way we have been playing lately and executing everything we have been practicing, I think we will be fine. This type of games demands you to give 100% physically and mentally. We have a lot of players who will play a *Clásico* for the first time and we have to be together, both in good and bad times, try to have fun and play as if it was a final."

## Wednesday, November 5

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (20:00 CET)

**Sasa Obradovic, Crvena Zvezda head coach**

"We have plenty of space for training, and we’re still in the process of getting the team back into shape. The preparations are currently underway, and the main focus is the EuroLeague. The upcoming period will definitely be used to give some players a bit of rest, and in the middle of all that, we also have to integrate a new player. That can’t be done perfectly right away — no matter how smart of a player he (Jared Butler) is, he still needs time to connect with the team. You can’t fix that in one practice, especially when your mind is already on the next opponent. The good thing is that we have a group that’s helping him with information and making him feel welcome. We’ve analyzed the loss in Subotica a bit, but those last five minutes — that can happen sometimes, and I have no complaints. There’s nothing in particular that needs to be discussed. We have a game against Panathinaikos coming up, and that one is very important. Nwora is day-to-day, he hasn’t practiced with the team. It’s always an open question — when a player isn’t training, the chances of him playing are small. The others took some hard knocks, but they’ve recovered now and are ready for the game."

**Nikola Kalinic, Crvena Zvezda forward**

"It's a nice opportunity to match that record (Crvena Zvezda, currently on a six-game winning streak, last had a seven-game winning streak back in the 2015–2016 season), but to be honest, I didn’t even know about it. I think that’s something for journalists and statisticians to keep track of — we just want to keep playing good basketball in the EuroLeague. We lost two days ago in Subotica and want to make up for that impression. I think it’s going to be a great atmosphere, a great game, and we’re going for the win."

**Ergin Ataman, Panathinaikos head coach**

"Red Star is a very good team, and in fact, currently in excellent form. In particular, since the arrival of Coach Obradović, they have been playing exceptionally well and have secured important victories that have brought them to the top of the standings. As for us, we are facing several issues in the center position. In any case, we will fight for the win on a difficult court."

**Kendrick Nunn, Panathinaikos guard**

"We've got enough players. Five at a time. We're fully confident in the players we have, so we're going to try to get the job done for sure. We're confident. It'll be a tough game, but we're ready for it. It'll be tough (with three centers out injured), but we've got to figure it out. It's a 40-minute game and we'll figure out a way to win. Hopefully we come out with a victory. They're a fast-tempo team, we're familiar with the players, and we prepared all week for it so we're going there to get the victory. I like our guys. I'm taking our guys over everyone."

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 9 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season

Pregame quotes, Round 9: 'I’m looking forward to seeing some familiar faces'

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade rolled on imperiously as it celebrated a seventh successive win in the EuroLeague, beating Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 86-68 at home as the Serbian team improved to 7-2 while the Greens dropped to 5-4.

Vintage Crvena Zvezda breaks Panathinaikos jinx and ties longest winning streak

[Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/) rolled on imperiously as it celebrated a seventh successive win in the EuroLeague, beating [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/) 86-68 at home as the Serbian team improved to 7-2 while the Greens dropped to 5-4.

Having tied its longest winning streak in Europe’s premier club competition dating back to the 2016-2017 season, Zvezda also ended a seven-game losing streak against the Greek side, offering its fans a sense of déjà vu with a vintage performance.

It brought back instant memories of an 81-48 drubbing of Panathinaikos on November 4, 2021. Almost four years ago to the day, Zvezda romped to its last previous win over the competition’s 2024 champs and for long spells on Wednesday night, it looked like the hosts might emulate the accomplishment.

Zvezda dominated from start to finish and having carved out a massive 67-40 lead through the opening three quarters, the hosts took their foot off the gas in the fourth as Panathinaikos closed in to make it 78-67. The home team then hit top gear again in the dying minutes and put the icing on the cake with an 8-1 run to close out the contest and go top of the standings.

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade-Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens | Round 9 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Once again, versatile point guard [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/) stood out with an impressive tally of 14 points, 9 boards and 7 assists, while big man [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) posted 14 points and 8 rebounds. [Ognjen Dobric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ognjen-dobric/004007/) racked up 10 points and 5 boards to underline Zvezda’s smooth display.

[Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/) paced Panathinaikos on 16 points and [Cedi Osman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/cedi-osman/004088/) added 14, but the team’s pack leader [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) had a forgettable night as he scored a mere 6 points, shooting 2-of-7 from the floor in the wake of Zvezda’s superb defense.

Coach Sasa Obradovic’s hailed his team’s aggressive pressure which forced Panathinaikos to shoot 0-of-10 from the floor in the first quarter, with Zvezda winning the battle of the boards 44-31 as it took full advantage of injuries to the Greek side’s big men.

“We lost a little bit of energy and focus in the fourth quarter as we had a big lead but we’re going to enjoy the moment,” Obradovic said in his post-game comments. “I am proud of the team for their die-hard attitude and as long as we play tough defense, we are always in with a chance of winning. 

“We did a great job on Nunn, we deserved the win and we move on. We have to acknowledge that the schedule has so far played into our hands, hence we now face a cluster of road games and there will be no resting on laurels.”

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With half a dozen key players sidelined by injuries, Zvezda made light of their absence thanks to immaculate teamwork which saw the home team dish out 21 assists while giving Panathinaikos preciously little room to operate. The frustrated Nunn looked a pale shadow of the star player who led the Greens to the 2024 EuroLeague title, as Miller-McIntyre stole the spotlights and ran the show at both ends of the floor. The point guard stayed humble as ever, though, stressing that he wasn’t entirely happy with the performance after Zvezda appeared to go through the motions in the fourth quarter. 

“Honestly, my first thought is that we didn’t do enough in the fourth quarter. It’s a long season and this is the second game in a row that we had a very big lead and then got relaxed in the home straight,” he said.

“I think we need to finish games better but at the end of the day I am happy that we win. We want to prove that we are a good team in every game and every practice but like I always say, celebrate tonight and tomorrow it’s back to work.”

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Panathinaikos head coach Ergin Ataman looked strikingly indifferent as his team took a beating through the opening three quarters, showing very little emotion on the bench as Zvezda built its lead in a fervent atmosphere inside the Belgrade Arena. Ataman acknowledged that his team lacked zest and guile against a fired-up rival, having come to life when it was too late for the Greek outfit.

“Some players showed character in the last seven or eight minutes but it wasn’t enough,” he said.” We played terrible offense and made incredible mistakes in the first quarter, after which we lost control and there was no way back.”

With Zvezda firing on all cylinders under Obradovic as he keeps capturing the headlines in his second stint at the Serbian giant, one must wonder whether a degree of complacency has crept into Panathinaikos whose patchy form suggests that the team, if body language is anything to go by, is just not the sum of its parts at present. 

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The Serbian team made it seven in a row and also snapped its seven-game losing streak against the Greens 

How Zvezda and Zalgiris shocked the EuroLeague

After eight rounds of the EuroLeague, more than a fifth of the regular season is behind us, but few could have predicted the current standings.

It has become clear in recent years that in the EuroLeague, anyone can beat anyone, and few games feature a clear favorite. However, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade and Zalgiris Kaunas, along with Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv, currently sit at the top of the standings, which only the most ardent fans of these two clubs could have hoped for at this stage.

However, this is the new reality, and since eight rounds is already a significant number, it’s possible to draw some conclusions about why the Serbian and Lithuanian giants are where they are.

Read more [**HERE**](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1889567/how-zvezda-and-zalgiris-shocked-the-euroleague/).

Need a hand in building the perfect EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge team? Or just looking for a laugh while reviewing the European basketball landscape? Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs of EuroLeague.net, Sport 24's Vasiliki Karamouza have got you covered!

Fantasy Challenge Podcast: Hear from Dubai's finest fantasy players

Need a hand in building the perfect EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge team? Or just looking for a laugh while reviewing the European basketball landscape? [Javier Gancedo](https://x.com/ganchetto) and [Frankie Sachs](https://x.com/MrEuroleague) of [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net), Sport 24's [Vasiliki Karamouza](https://x.com/karamouza_vas) have got you covered!

This week's episode of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast dives into all the latest EuroLeague news and fantasy strategy. Concerned about injuries to ASVEL's Nando De Colo, Panathinaikos's Omer Yurtseven or Barcelona's Toko Shengelia? Looking to pick up the latest American star to land on the Old Continent, but unsure between Spencer Dinwiddie, Bayern, Jared Butler, and Boogie Ellis. Wondering whether this is the time to signed Sylvain Francisco or Carsen Edwards? Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki discuss it all!

They also field questions and react to questions sent in by Fantasy Podcast viewers in the “Get Featured, Get Rewarded” segment and, of course, share their own fantasy teams for Round 9. Enjoy this episode, and best of luck to our fantasy friends in this week's games.

Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki weigh in on all the relevant topics to help you find EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge success

Sylvain Francisco’s steady rise in the EuroLeague hit a new milestone in October. The Zalgiris Kaunas guard has been chosen as the EuroLeague Basketball MVP for the Month of October presented by Motorola in recognition of his consistent excellence as he guided the Lithuanian club to a share of first place in the standings. 

Sylvain Francisco named EuroLeague MVP for October

[Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/)’s steady rise in the EuroLeague hit a new milestone in October. The [Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/zal/) guard has been chosen as the EuroLeague Basketball MVP for the Month of October presented by Motorola in recognition of his consistent excellence as he guided the Lithuanian club to a share of first place in the standings. Already known for his dynamic play, Francisco elevated his impact with a blend of scoring, distribution, and leadership that helped Zalgiris emerge as one of the early contenders in the 2025–26 season.

Francisco was the engine behind Zalgiris’s 6–2 record in October, orchestrating the offense with precision and flair. He closed out the opening month of the season sharing the league lead in assists with 6.8 per game, while also leading his team in scoring at 14.9 points per game. His Performance Index Rating (PIR) of 18.9 was the second highest among all guards during the month, underscoring his all-around impact.

"Being MVP of the Month is amazing, I didn't expect it, and I am really happy. I'm dancing inside," Francisco told Olivia Harlan Dekker on the EuroLeague & Friends: MVP Talk podcast. "It means a lot because there are so many talented players. I didn't expect to be a EuroLeague MVP, all I wanted is to make sure that we are winning with the team that we have, and to be happy about the wins. I just want to go to the playoffs; that's the best part of it, that's what we want, our goal."

EuroLeague & Friends: MVP Talk with Sylvain Francisco

Francisco’s standout performance in October came in Round 7, when he posted 23 points and a career-high 10 assists in an 86–65 win over Virtus Bologna for his first EuroLeague double-double. That performance earned Francisco co-MVP honors for the round.

His numbers reflect not just volume, but efficiency. Francisco shot 54.1% on two-pointers and 40.4% from three-point range, consistently stretching defenses and creating space for teammates. He has hit at least one three-pointer in every game, scored in double figures six times, and recorded at least 7 assists in five games.

Zalgiris’s October wins came against top-tier opponents including AS Monaco, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, FC Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, Virtus, and LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, with Francisco playing a central role in each.

This marks Francisco’s first MVP of the Month award, and he becomes just the fifth Zalgiris player to earn the honor, joining [Marcus Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marcus-brown/aht/) (December 2007), [Paulius Jankunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jankunas-paulius/bwi/) (December 2017), [Brandon Davies](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/brandon-davies/007870/) (April 2018), and [Marius Grigonis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marius-grigonis/002328/) (October 2020). He also becomes the fifth French player to win the award, alongside [Thomas Heurtel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-heurtel/klt/) (February 2017), [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/) (January 2015, February 2016, January 2018), [Guerschon Yabusele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/guerschon-yabusele/010357/) (January 2022, and [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) (December 2024).

Francisco joined Zalgiris in the summer of 2024 and has quickly become one of the most impactful guards in the league. His leadership and consistency have helped Zalgiris emerge as a serious playoff contender, and with the season still young, expectations are only growing.

Zalgiris will look to build on its early momentum as the EuroLeague season continues, with Francisco expected to remain a driving force in the team’s pursuit of postseason success.

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The Zalgiris Kaunas guard led his team to the top of the standings with elite playmaking and scoring

The action continues with Round 9, with this week's games split over three days. Check out the Game Center in order to see how the teams got on.

Game Center: Round 9

## Thursday, November 6

### [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 81-67 LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul-ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/E2025/85/)

Fenerbahce BEKO Istanbul defeated an undermanned LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne at Ulker Sports and Event Hall, 81-67, on Thursday. Fenerbahce jumped ahead midway through the first quarter before a huge jam from Devon Hall added an extra spark for the reigning champions, who moved ahead by double digits in the second period. The visitors responded offensively to stay within touching distance, 45-34, at halftime. 

ASVEL shrunk the deficit in the third quarter, but the home team recovered, tightening its grip on the contest in the final period. Wade Baldwin played the starring role for Fenerbahce, recording 14 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists. Nicolo Melli paired 12 points with 9 rebounds and three more Fenerbahce players scored in double digits. Armel Traore paced ASVEL with 18 points. With the result, Fenerbahce’s record improved to 4-5, while Pierric Poupet’s team fell to 2-7.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Maç Bizim! 💪<br><br>Tebrikler Fenerbahçe Beko! 👏<br><br>Maç Sonucu | Fenerbahçe Beko 🆚 LDLC Asvel: 81-67<br><br>Skor dağılımımız: Baldwin 14, Melli 12, Colson 11, Biberovic 10, Hall 10, Boston Jr. 8, Horton-Tucker 6, Birch 4, Bacot 3, Jantunen 3. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YellowLegacy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YellowLegacy</a> <a href="https://t.co/CLGyhyFh2a">pic.twitter.com/CLGyhyFh2a</a></p>&mdash; Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBBasketbol/status/1986518818760315378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Dubai Basketball 97-109 Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/dubai-basketball-hapoel-ibi-tel-aviv/E2025/84/)

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv produced a magnificent third quarter in a 97-109 road win over Dubai Basketball to improve to 7-2 as Elijah Bryant racked up 25 points and 7 boards to lead the visitors in Sarajevo’s ZETRA Hall. Vasilije Micic sank 19 points while Johnathan and Antonio Blakeney added 15 each for Hapoel, which turned the game on its head after winning the third quarter 19-35. Dwayne Bacon shined for Dubai with 36 points.

Filip Petrusev and Bacon dominated early as Dubai turned a 2-8 deficit into an 18-16 lead midway through the first quarter. With the duo firing on all cylinders with 11 points apiece, Dubai surged ahead 26-18 but the visitors slashed the deficit to 26-25 after the opening 10 minutes. Dubai continued to thrive in a high-tempo affair and the hosts were 40-33 halfway through the second quarter. Hapoel was able to close in to 48-47 at halftime.

With Bacon slowing down early in the third quarter after scoring 17 first-half points, Hapoel turned the tide and carved out a 57-68 advantage on the back of sharp three-point shooting from Micic and Bryant. Dubai was reeling and Hapoel took full advantage, stretching the lead to 59-76. The outstanding Bacon caught fire again but Hapoel headed into the final 10 minutes 67-82 in front. Hard-fighting Dubai roared back in the fourth, reducing the arrears to 83-89 midway through but Hapoel stayed firm to fend off the fightback.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">ניצחונות לא באים ברגל. <br>אולי באוטובוס ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/iJejM7K7gJ">pic.twitter.com/iJejM7K7gJ</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1986523908858651119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 87-76 Virtus Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz-virtus-bologna/E2025/82/)

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz grabbed its third consecutive victory by topping Virtus Bologna 87-76 at Buesa Arena in Round 9 on Thursday. After a 0-6 start - the club's worst-ever start in the EuroLeague, Baskonia is now 3-6 in the standings. Virtus dropped to 4-5 and is on a three-game losing streak, all of them on the road.

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot led the winners with 16 points. Hamidou Diallo added 14 while Tadas Sedekerskis scored 13 for Baskonia. Saliou Niang shined for Virtus with career-highs of 18 points and 12 rebounds for a PIR of 35. Carsen Edwards added 13 while Matt Morgan, Karim Jallow and Momo Diouf each had 10 for the visitors, who got within 58-57 late in the third quarter. Matteo Spagnolo, Markquis Nowell and Luwawu-Cabarrot fueled a 17-1 run that sealed the outcome long before the final buzzer. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">¡QUÉ VICTORIA! 💥 ¡QUÉ PARTIDAZO! <br>Nos imponemos a la Virtus para sumar nuestra cuarta victoria consecutiva en casa 🔥 <br>¡¡¡El Buesa nuestro fortín!!! <a href="https://t.co/Rb5C5yBuF9">pic.twitter.com/Rb5C5yBuF9</a></p>&mdash; Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/1986546097158857079?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


### [Paris Basketball 82-86 FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/paris-basketball-fc-bayern-munich/E2025/81/)

FC Bayern Munich grabbed its third straight victory by edging Paris Basketball 82-86 on Thursday night at Adidas Arena. The visitors got off to a strong start and took a 19-22 advantage into the second quarter, where they outscored Paris 23-31 to establish a double-digit lead (42-53) at halftime. 

The French side opened the third quarter with a 12-1 run and held Bayern to just 11 points, securing a 68-64 cushion after 30 minutes. Xavier Rathan-Mayes stepped up big time in the fourth quarter, netting 3 straight triples which were followed by a big three from Spencer Dinwiddie to seal the outcome. Bayern improved its record to 5-4, while Paris dropped to 4-5.

Rathan-Mayes netted a team-high 16 points, with Andreas Obst, Vladimir Lucic and Wenyen Gabriel scoring 12 each. Justin Robinson paced Paris with 22 points and Nadir Hifi bagged 21 in a losing effort.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">WWWWWIIIIIINNN!!!!!! 🥳 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PBBBAY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PBBBAY</a> <a href="https://t.co/RgnAsgRr6T">pic.twitter.com/RgnAsgRr6T</a></p>&mdash; FC Bayern Basketball (@FCBBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBBasketball/status/1986556911387369588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


### [Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv 107-112 AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/maccabi-rapyd-tel-aviv-as-monaco/E2025/86/)

Monaco notched its third straight win in the EuroLeague on Thursday night after downing Maccabi 107-112 in an overtime shootout. Mike James was an absolute force on the offensive end, netting 15 points in the final 15 minutes and finishing with 34, his highest tally in the EuroLeague since 2021. In overtime, Elie Okobo came up big for Monaco too, scoring 7 points and dishing 2 assists. With this win Monaco improves to a 6-3 record, while Maccabi drops to 2-7.

James finished with 34 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, Daniel Theis came close to a double-double with 17 points and 9 boards, Okobo posted 16 points and 7 assists, Jaron Blossomgame poured in 15 points, and Alpha Diallo had 10 points. For Maccabi, Lonnie Walker scored a team-high 19 points, followed by TJ Leaf with 18 points, Jaylen Hoard with 16, Roman Sorkin with 15, and Jimmy Clark with 13.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">🔥 Un final brûlant, la <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RocaTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RocaTeam</a> ramène la victoire en prolongation ! 😤🇲🇨<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DagheMunegu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DagheMunegu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EveryGameMatters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EveryGameMatters</a> <a href="https://t.co/LwpcweypTF">pic.twitter.com/LwpcweypTF</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1986559089120297136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Friday, November 7

### [Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (18:30 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/anadolu-efes-istanbul-ea7-emporio-armani-milan/E2025/87/)

Two teams seeking the consistency required to start climbing the standings meet in Istanbul with Efes (3-5) hosting Milan (3-5). The Italian team boosted its confidence with a badly-needed Round 8 home win over Paris, partly thanks to Giampaolo Ricci crashing the boards to the tune of 5 offensive rebounds. So Efes big man Ercan Osmani will have to continue to help out Efes’s injury-hit frontcourt. The home team will look for defensive ace Nick Weiler-Babb – who has at least one steal in six straight games – to control the influence of Milan playmaker Quinn Ellis, the provider of 8 assists in last week’s win. And as always, the long-range shooting of Shane Larkin will be crucial as he attempts to extend a sequence of six straight games with multiple three-balls.

### [Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Valencia Basket (19:00 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/zalgiris-kaunas-valencia-basket/E2025/90/)

Two of this season's surprise packages go head-to-head as Zalgiris (6-2) welcomes Valencia (5-3). Led by the all-round efforts of Sylvain Francisco, Zalgiris has won its last three games by at least 15 points, most recently thrashing ASVEL with eight different players recording double-digit PIRs. Valencia has been almost as impressive, coming off a perfect double-round week at home which ended with all-action forward Omari Moore continuing his great season with a decisive late burst against Dubai. Both teams are enjoying great accuracy from long range, with Zalgiris leading the league with 42.9% of triples made while Valencia ranks fourth (36.9%), so the shooting of Maodo Lo (51.9% from deep) and Kameron Taylor (48.3% behind the arc) could go a long way towards deciding the outcome.

### [Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (20:15 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/olympiacos-piraeus-partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/E2025/89/)

Olympiacos (5-3) will look for another strong home performance with a visit from stuttering Partizan (3-5). The visiting team, which has lost three in a row, will be powered guard Duane Washington, who has averaged 16 points across the past five games. Partizan will hope that Nick Calathes can play more than the 7 minutes he managed in last week’s debut against Barcelona, but the veteran pass master faces a tough task against Thomas Walkup, whose presence led his team to last week’s low-scoring victory over Hapoel despite only scoring 3 points. That game featured a third double-double of the season for Nikola Milutinov (8.2 boards per night), who faces a big battle in the paint with Partizan powerhouse Tyrique Jones (10.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game).

### [FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid (20:30 CET)](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/fc-barcelona-real-madrid/E2025/88/)

The week concludes with a bang as Barcelona (4-4) welcomes Real (4-4) for the season's first *Clásico*. Real got back to winning ways by overpowering Fenerbahce last week, with backcourt duo Theo Maledon and Facu Campazzo combining for 26 points and 10 assists. The visitors – who are seeking its first road win of the season – could be reinforced in the paint by new arrival Alex Len as he looks to complement the excellent form of starting center Walter Tavares, who has underlined his status as the competition’s all-time shot blocking leader with five swats in the last two games. Barca leaned on strong defense to grab low-scoring victories over Milan and Partizan last week, however it will be without Round 8 MVP Toko Shengelia after he suffered an injury in the Spanish League this past weekend.

## Wednesday, November 5

### [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 86-68 Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2025-26/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade-panathinaikos-aktor-athens/E2025/83/)

Crvena Zvezda enjoyed a morale-boosting 86-68 win over Panathinaikos in Wednesday evening’s solitary fixture to stretch its winning streak to seven games, improving to 7-2 (6-0 under Coach Obradovic) while Panathinaikos dropped to 5-4 after a largely lop-sided contest. Codi Miller-McIntyre paced Zvezda on 14 points, 9 boards and 7 assists, Chima Moneke racked up 14 points and 8 boards while Ognjen Dobric posted 10 points for the home team, which snapped its seven-game losing streak against Panathinaikos. Kostas Sloukas led the visiting team on 16 points and Cedi Osman added 14, but top scorer Kendrick Nunn netted a mere 6 points. 

In a bruising and physical contest, Zvezda made a bright start and stifled out the visitors with ironclad defense in the first quarter, carving out a 20-12 advantage after the opening 10 minutes. Panathinaikos was reduced to shooting 0 of 10 from downtown and committed 4 turnovers in the first quarter, while Zvezda made 9 of 12 from inside. Roared on by a fervent hone crowd, Zvezda caught fire in the second quarter as shots poured in from all angles. The home team romped away into a stunning 42-20 lead before the Greens finally got going, slashing their deficit to 46-32 at halftime after a dreadful first half in which they shot 5 of 20 from long range and committed 8 turnovers. 

The third quarter saw Zvezda hit top gear again as the home team held Panathinaikos to a grand total of just 1 point in the opening 6 minutes, while the home team hit nothing but net at the other end to carve out a massive 67-40 advantage ahead of the final 10 minutes. With a mountain to climb, the Greens launched a fierce onslaught and produced a 7-21 run, closing the gap to 74-61 midway through the fourth quarter. However, the visitors had left themselves too much work to do and Zvezda ran out a worthy winner to delight its faithful inside a jam-packed Belgrade Arena.

Crvena Zvezda beat Panathinaikos in Wednesday's only game

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