When ratiopharm Ulm announced the signing of Yago Dos Santos in the offseason, there was a lot of excitement and expectation around what the point guard could do in the 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup. After shining with Flamengo in his native Brazil, the 23-year-old took the decision to bring his talents to Europe. However, his first few games in the EuroCup did not quite to go plan, as the inevitable process of adaptation took its toll.
Dos Santos started the season with a 10-point night at home to Umana Reyer Venice, a game in which he recorded 3 assists and had 0 turnovers, but that was followed by a scoreless display on the road at 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys in Round 2. There was a good response by the Brazilian international against Germani Brescia and Frutti Extra Bursaspor in the following two games, finishing with 16 and 17 points, respectively.
The EuroCup returned after a two-week break ahead of Round 5, yet the progress Dos Santos had made was suddenly halted at home to Joventut Badalona, as he ended with 9 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists and a season-high 4 turnovers. Yet, he once again he bounced back, this time inspiring Ulm to a 105-106 win at Prometey Slobozhanske on Wednesday night. In that game, Dos Santos recorded three career-highs, as he had 26 points, 10 assists and a PIR of 39. Curiously, he shot three times as many shots from deep as he did inside the arc, going 2-of-3 from two-point range and 5-of-9 from three. He was perfect from the charity stripe, too, hitting all 7 free throws.