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2024-25 BKT All-EuroCup First Team
Awards
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The 2025 BKT EuroCup Finals are fast approaching, but before a champion is decided, it's time to honor the players who have stood out during the 2024-25 season. The five players named to the All-EuroCup First Team, chosen by fans, media, head coaches, and team captains, are all first-time honorees and played key roles in leading their teams to the BKT EuroCup Playoffs.
Jared Harper, Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem
Jared Harper of Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem had one of the best debut seasons in BKT EuroCup history, leading the competition in PIR (27.2) and scoring (22.8 ppg.), which has seen him earn a place in the All-EuroCup First Team. In addition to downing 40.9% of his three-point shots (38 of 93), Harper set a new record for most fouls drawn in a season with 142, while he was deadly from the free-throw line, hitting 174 of 199 attempts. Harper also ranked third in assists (5.7 apg.), leading Jerusalem to a second-place finish in Group B with a 11-7 record and a place in the quarterfinals. Harper scored at least 14 points in each and every game, reaching 30 three times and getting a season-high 35 against Turk Telekom Ankara.
Jean Montero, Valencia Basket
In the first full season in the competition Jean Montero has been named to the All-EuroCup First Team. The 21-year-old Montero starred for the offensive juggernaut called Valencia Basket, leading the team in scoring with 13.2 points per game, and he was tied for fifth on the season in assists averaging a team-high 5.3 dimes. But Montero was also a key contributor on the defensive end, ranking fourth in the EuroCup with 1.7 steals per game. Montero’s kept opposing defenses off balanced with his quickness, but also ability to hurt them by both making buckets and putting his teammates in scoring positions. He was one of the main reasons Valencia dominated with a regular-season best 16-2 record and reached the semifinals before being ousted by Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv.
Johnathan Motley, Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv
A force in Hapoel’s paint all season long, Johnathan Motley certainly lived up to the preseason expectations and is a worthy member of the All-EuroCup First Team. Motley netted 11 or more points in 11 of his 14 regular-season appearances, including netting 20 or more on five occasions, while he grabbed 5 or more rebounds in eight regular-season games. The 29-year-old big man leads a finals-bound Hapoel in scoring and rebounding this season with 16.1 points and 5.0 boards per game, respectively, while he is second in average PIR with 19.0 per night. After a strong showing in the semifinals, where he posted 15.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists against a Valencia Basket side tipped by many to win it all, Motley is now going in search of his first EuroCup title.
Jaleen Smith, Bahcesehir College Istanbul
Putting his versatility on display throughout the season has earned Jaleen Smith a spot in the All-EuroCup First Team. The guard played his first season in the competition and proved to be a difference-maker from the get-go, both as a scorer and a distributor. Smith’s production and savvy play were key factors in Bahcesehir’s success as it topped its regular-season group and went on to reach the EuroCup Semifinals. The 31-year-old combo averaged 12.4 points, the second most on the team, and also ranked fourth in the EuroCup this season with 5.5 assists per game, including a single-game season-high 15 assists in a win over Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv. On the other end, Smith’s 1.1 steals – the second highest on the team – helped Bahecesehir confirm its status as the competition’s best defense.
Mfiondu Kabengele, Umana Reyer Venice
Mfiondu Kabengele was a dominant force for Reyer throughout the 2024-25 EuroCup season. His blend of athleticism, scoring ability, and defensive prowess made him a cornerstone of Reyer's run to the eighthfinals. With averages of 15.4 points and a competition-best 9.7 rebounds per game, Kabengele showcased his ability to impact games on both ends of the floor, whether through powerful finishes, mid-range shooting, or shot-blocking. His energy and intensity set the tone for Reyer's frontcourt, making him a nightmare matchup for opposing teams. In his first full EuroCup season – Kabengele made two appearances for Reyer the season before – he recorded a PIR of at least 30 in five of his 18 games. He hauled in a EuroCup-best nine double-doubles and was second in the competition with an average PIR of 23.2.
