Two eliminated teams have only pride to play for as Wolves (6-10) welcome Hamburg (2-14). 

Preview: Wolves Vilnius vs. Hamburg Towers.

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/wolves-vilnius-veolia-towers-hamburg/U2023/162/#roster) | [Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs17-game-notes-facts-wol-ham/) | Quotes |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/tv-listings-ec/)

Wolves are looking to finish the season on a high after Tre'Shawn Thurman paired 14 points with 8 rebounds to help inspire last week's big win at Reyer, giving recently appointed head coach Nedas Pacevicius his first victory. The Lithuanian team also defeated Hamburg, which has lost five games in a row, 71-84 in Round 8 behind a double-double of 10 points and 12 rebounds from Regimantas Minotas, who will be ready for battle with in-form Hamburg forward William Christmas.

[Wolves Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/wolves-vilnius/statistics/wol/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Hamburg Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/veolia-towers-hamburg/statistics/ham/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Regimantas Miniotas vs. William Christmas: These two forwards will look to impress in Round 17.

After finally gaining a first win of the continental campaign, Hamburg long for more momentum by overcoming a playoffs-chasing Wolves roster, who hope to heal the wounds of a surpirse home loss to Reyer and again crash the boards after averaging 12.2 offensive rebounds per outing.

Last game: Veolia Towers Hamburg-Wolves Vilnius | Round 8 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup   

Pride at stake when Wolves, Hamburg meet

Wolves Vilnius v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2024-01-30T17:00:00.000Z)

Eliminated Reyer Venezia (6-10) will look to damage BC Prometey's (9-7) hopes of improving its current sixth position as they go head-to-head in Venice. 

Preview: Reyer Venezia vs. BC Prometey

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/umana-reyer-venice-prometey-slobozhanske/U2023/161/#roster) | [Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs17-game-notes-facts-vnc-pmt/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs17-prequotes-vnc-pmt/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/tv-listings-ec/)

Prometey has hit form at the right time with three wins out of four, including a high-scoring thriller, 105-113, against Hapoel last week. Ronald March inspired that success with 27 points, but it was big man Ondrey Balvin who proved pivotal with 15 points and 8 rebounds when Promotey powered past Reyer, 89-82, in November. Big man Amedeo Tessitori, who has averaged 15 points and 7.5 rebounds in the last two games, will look to control the tempo for the Italian team.

[Reyer Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/umana-reyer-venice/statistics/vnc/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Prometey Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/prometey-slobozhanske/statistics/pmt/?season=2023-24)

Amedeo Tessitori vs. Ondrej Balvin: Get ready for a big battle in the paint.

 After scoring 93 and 95 to earn consecutive victories, Reyer target three from three when travelling to a Prometey group that could hand a debut to exciting new signing Rob Gray, the 2021 EuroCup Finals MVP. This showdown is to break a tie between the teams as they share an equal record thus far.

Last game: Prometey Slobozhanske-Umana Reyer Venice | Round 8 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup   

Eliminated Reyer (6-10) will look to damage Prometey's (9-7) hopes of improving its current sixth position as they go head-to-head in Venice. 

Reyer aims to cause a headache for Prometey

Umana Reyer Venice v Prometey Slobozhanske (2024-01-30T19:00:00.000Z)

A key matchup at the top of Group A will see Joventut Badalona (10-6) attempt to maintain its hopes of a top-two finish with a visit from Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C. (11-5), which currently occupies that spot despite losing three in a row. 

Preview: Joventut Badalona vs. Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C.

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/joventut-badalona-hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv/U2023/165/#roster) | [Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs17-game-notes-facts-jov-hta/) | Quotes |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/tv-listings-ec/)

To secure the head-to-head advantage, Joventut needs to win by 5 points or more following a 103-99 loss to Hapoel in Round 8. Xavier Munford netted 31 points to outgun Andres Feliz (24 points) in that meeting and their backcourt battle will again be crucial. Munford is looking to extend a seven-game run of double-digit scoring, while Feliz had 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists in last week's narrow loss at Paris.

[Joventut Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/joventut-badalona/statistics/jov/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Hapoel Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv/statistics/hta/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Andres Feliz vs. Xavier Munford: Two of the EuroCup's best players go head-to-head in Round 17.

 Injury-hit Badalona attempt to remedy consecutive home losses on-the-road at direct rival Hapoel, also bidding to restore winning ways afer disappointments versus Prometey and Paris, despite being loaded with a potent attack at 97.0 ppg - the second best in the competition.

Last game: Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv-Joventut Badalona | Round 8 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup     

A key matchup at the top of Group A will see Joventut (10-6) attempt to maintain its hopes of a top-two finish with a visit from Hapoel (11-5), which currently occupies that spot despite losing three in a row. 

Joventut, Hapoel have second spot in their sights

Joventut Badalona v Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv (2024-01-30T19:30:00.000Z)

Red-hot Türk Telekom B.K. (7-9) will attempt to take a big step closer to the playoffs by overcoming JL Bourg-en-Bresse (13-3), which is desperate to hold onto first place in Group B.

Preview: Türk Telekom B.K. vs. JL Bourg-en-Bresse

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/turk-telekom-ankara-mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse/U2023/166/#roster) | [Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs17-game-notes-facts-ttk-bou/) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs17-prequotes-ttk-bou/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/tv-listings-ec/)

The Turkish team made it four wins in a row by downing Lietkabelis last week with a prominent role for newly signed big man Jarrod Jones, who faces a key matchup with Bourg center Bodian Massa this week. Bourg won easily, 86-67, when the teams met in November, but Turk Telekom has improved significantly since then and this should be a thrilling encounter as the French team looks for a 10th win in 11 games.

[Turk Telekom Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/turk-telekom-ankara/statistics/ttk/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Bourg Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse/statistics/bou/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Okben Ulubay vs. Jeremy Morgan: An interesting backcourt battle is set to take place in the Turkish capital.

Bourg try to cement its position in the postseason places with a visit from stuttering Turk Telekom, which strive to rejuvenate its season after losing five games in a row. Tyrone Wallace, who has scored double figures every game thus far, will be challenged by the in-form Zaccharie Risacher.

Last game: Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse-Turk Telekom Ankara | Round 8 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup   

Red-hot Turk Telekom (7-9) will attempt to take a big step closer to the playoffs by overcoming Bourg (13-3), which is desperate to hold onto first place in Group B.

Turk Telekom eager to keep playoff hopes alive against leader Bourg

Turk Telekom Ankara v Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse (2024-01-31T17:00:00.000Z)

After finally earning its first win of the season last week, KK Cedevita Olimpija (1-15) will look to upset a London Lions team (11-5) which is still battling to secure a top-two finish. 

Preview: KK Cedevita Olimpija vs. London Lions

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/turk-telekom-ankara-mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse/U2023/166/#roster) | [Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs17-game-notes-facts-ttk-bou/) | Quotes |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/tv-listings-ec/)

The English team gave those hopes a big boost last week by easily overcoming Besiktas behind 20 points from Matt Morgan, but Cedevita's offensive power was very evident in its remarkable 83-114 thrashing of Hamburg. Jaka Blazic was the catalyst for that win with 24 points and he'll look to give Cedevita fans a first home victory to cheer at the end of a tough season.

[Cedevita Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/statistics/lju/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [London Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/london-lions/statistics/lli/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Jaka Blazic vs. Matt Morgan: A veteran scorer takes on London's livewire sharpshooter.

In a first-ever meeting between the sides, fast-rising London aim for a third straight triumph as it entertains a forlorn Cedevita (0-7) collective still awaiting a maiden win in European competition for 23/24. Will this play to form with an English roar or is there to be respite at last for the Slovenians?

Last game: London Lions-Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana | Round 8 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup    

After finally earning its first win of the season last week, Cedevita (1-15) will look to upset a London team (11-5) which is still battling to secure a top-two finish. 

London eyeing second position when it travels to Cedevita

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana v London Lions (2024-01-31T17:30:00.000Z)

Playoff-bound ratiopharm Ulm (9-7) will try to wrap up a fourth-place finish in Group B as it hosts an Aris B.C. team (7-9) still very much in the hunt for postseason action.

Preview: ratiopharm Ulm vs. Aris B.C.

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/ratiopharm-ulm-aris-midea-thessaloniki/U2023/170/#roster) | [Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs17-game-notes-facts-ulm-ari/) | Quotes |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/tv-listings-ec/)

Ulm, which snapped a four-game losing streak by overcoming Buducnost last week, won 88-99 when the teams met in Greece earlier this season, with powerhouse Trevion Williams grabbing 20 points and young creator Juan Nunez dishing 10 assists. Aris has lost two out of the last three and needs a big night from center Silvio De Sousa to help recover its characteristic defensive toughness and stand a chance of claiming a road upset.

[Ulm Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/ratiopharm-ulm/statistics/ulm/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Aris Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/aris-midea-thessaloniki/statistics/ari/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Trevion Williams vs. Silvio De Sousa: A walking double-double is set to battle with Aris's electric Angolan.

German champ Ulm resume their pursuit towards the upper-echelons of Group B at Aris, which is in danger of slipping out of the top-six since two losses in its previous three. The Greeks have had issues in offense, whilst scoring has rarely been a problem for the guests, averaging 88.4 and 21.3 assists pg.

Last game: Aris Midea Thessaloniki-ratiopharm Ulm | Round 8 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup    

Playoff-bound Ulm (9-7) will try to wrap up a fourth-place finish in Group B as it hosts an Aris team (7-9) still very much in the hunt for postseason action.

Playoff-bound Ulm faces a tough test from Aris

ratiopharm Ulm v Aris Midea Thessaloniki (2024-01-31T18:30:00.000Z)

Two of the four teams separated by just one win on the edge of Group B's playoff places go head-to-head as Aquila Basket Trento (7-9) welcomes Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (6-10).

Preview: Aquila Basket Trento vs. Buducnost VOLI Podgorica

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/dolomiti-energia-trento-buducnost-voli-podgorica/U2023/169/#roster) | [Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs17-game-notes-facts-trn-bud/) | Quotes |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/tv-listings-ec/)

Trento needs a victory to claim the head-to-head advantage after losing an overtime time thriller, 98-96, at Buducnost earlier in the season. Yoan Moukoundou powered the Montenegrin team in that game with 23 points and 8 rebounds, and he'll be ready for another big battle with Paul Biligha, who came close to leading Trento to victory at Cluj last week with 12 points on perfect shooting from the field.

[Trento Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/dolomiti-energia-trento/statistics/trn/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Buducnost Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/buducnost-voli-podgorica/statistics/bud/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Paul Biligha vs. Yoan Makoundou: Two electric big men are ready to lay everything on the line in Round 17.

New Buducnost coach Andrej Zakelj finds his team in the midst of a four-game losing streak and wishes a positive beginning to his reign against a Trento outfit thats had its recent renaissance and revived playoffs ambitions crash to a halt via thumping loss against Cluj.

Last game: Buducnost VOLI Podgorica-Dolomiti Energia Trento | Round 8 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup   

Two of the four teams separated by just one win on the edge of Group B's playoff places go head to head as Trento (7-9) welcomes Buducnost (6-10).

Trento looks to eliminate Buducnost from playoff contention

Dolomiti Energia Trento v Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (2024-01-31T19:00:00.000Z)

Second place in Group B could be decided by a thrilling showdown between direct rivals as CB Gran Canaria (12-4) welcomes U-BT Cluj-Napoca (12-4).

Preview: CB Gran Canaria vs. U-BT Cluj-Napoca

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/dreamland-gran-canaria-u-bt-cluj-napoca/U2023/168/#roster) | [Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs17-game-notes-facts-can-clu/) | Quotes |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/tv-listings-ec/)

Both teams gained vital wins last week, with the all-around efforts of Patrick Richard helping Cluj overcome Trento while Miquel Salvo did a similar job to help Gran Canaria thrash Slask. The Spanish team crushed Cluj, 70-92, in November behind 26 points from Sylven Landesberg, which overpowered 18 points and 7 assists from Bryce Jones. A Gran Canaria victory locks it into second place while Cluj needs a victory of 23 points or more to lock up that spot.

[Gran Canaria Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/dreamland-gran-canaria/statistics/can/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Cluj-Napoca Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/u-bt-cluj-napoca/statistics/clu/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Miquel Salvo vs. Patrick Richard: Two consistent contributors will have key roles in this Round 17 matchup.

A heavyweight bout at the top of Group B sees second-placed Cluj welcome undefeated reigning champ Gran Canaria. The Spaniards mooth offense is based on sharing theball while the hosts are strong on defense.

Last game: U-BT Cluj-Napoca-Dreamland Gran Canaria | Round 8 Highlights | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup   

Second place in Group B could be decided by a thrilling showdown between direct rivals as Gran Canaria (12-4) welcomes Cluj (12-4).

Second spot up for grabs when Gran Canaria, Cluj meet

Dreamland Gran Canaria v U-BT Cluj-Napoca (2024-01-31T20:00:00.000Z)

Trevion Williams has been a force all season long for ratiopharm Ulm, which just last week punched its ticket to the BKT EuroCup Playoffs.

Interview Trevion Williams, Ulm: 'I've always had that chip on my shoulder'

He roared once again with 10 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals in his team's 80-84 overtime road win at Buducnost VOLI Podgorica. Despite being a newcomer to the competition, [Trevion Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/trevion-lamon-williams-/012604/) leads the 2023-24 EuroCup in rebounds (11.3 rpg.) and PIR (22.1), while averaging 14.3 points, 4.3 assists and 1.5 steals in 15 games. He has already had 10 double-doubles this season and is threatening the EuroCup record of 12 that Vladimir Golubovic set with Aykon TED Ankara Kolejliler in the 2013-14 campaign. Williams is not obsessed with stats; winning games is the only thing that matters to him, as he told Javier Gancedo of [EuroCupBasketball.com](http://EuroCupBasketball.com). "I have never been a guy that just looks at my stats and thinks about my stats," Williams said. "People tell me 'You are having such a good season'. I'm always so surprised, man, because I just show up for the game and I try to have fun with it. And like I said, as long as we have success I think I'm good."

**Hello, Trevion. Congratulations on beating Buducnost in overtime and making it to the playoffs. How important was it to stop that losing streak way ahead of the playoffs?**

"Thanks. It's definitely important for us, man. It's hard trying to find energy from different places, especially when you're on a losing streak like that. And I think we just went into desperation mode. We had to be desperate to win that game as a collective, and we know how important it was. We knew what was at stake. We also knew how the environment was going to be so we prepared ourselves well for that. And we got the job done."

**At age 23, you are leading the EuroCup in PIR and rebounds in your first season in Europe. Do you think that you caught some people by surprise?**

"Somewhat, yes. Because like you said, it's my first year over in Europe. But I don't think it's a surprise to me and people that know me. I try to be good at what I do. And I think what I do well is obviously pass the ball, but rebounding is a big factor for me. I think it's kind of what separates other bigs, the way you can rebound and just having a knack for where the ball is going to go off the rim. I think that's a skill alone. And that's something I try to be really good at. And that's kind of like the separation factor for me."

"It's very important to have guys around you that want to learn and want to get better."

**What allowed you to adjust to European basketball so well? Did playing in a team-oriented college like Purdue help you adjust quickly?**

"Absolutely. I would just say European basketball as a whole is a different style of play from the NBA, especially in the G League as well. You are not just watching two guys just take all the shots, it's team basketball, which is something I love to be a part of. And that's definitely the difference. Especially with Purdue, there's similarities in that aspect as well. Our coach never recruited five-star athletes. He never went for those bigger names because usually guys like that, they don't play team basketball. Not to say I'm not a five-star caliber player, but at the time I was three-star, four-star, in some websites, I wasn't even ranked. So I've always had that chip on my shoulder of just being an underdog and just trying to be good at the little things."

**Ulm is a young, very ambitious team. You have a lot of teammates around your age and also younger. How cool is that?**

"It's definitely fun. It's very important to have guys around you that want to learn and want to get better. I think our younger guys,... I'm a young guy myself, but like you said, the guys that are younger than me, they come in, they bring energy. They are always willing to work and not only work, but have fun with it. You have to have fun in your work and the things you do because it is a long season. Sometimes it can become a mental game and you got to have that energy and the fun to kind of get you through certain things."

**I wanted to ask you about Juan Nunez. How is your connection with him and how is he off the court?**

"Off the court, he's very outgoing. He's our guy! He likes to sing out loud in the locker rooms and stuff and he's always the DJ. He plays the music in the locker room. He does a great job off the court of just connecting guys in that way. And like I said, he's a very outgoing, very fun guy. On the court, I will say... at the beginning of the season we are very similar in terms of playmaking. So for us, we have been trying to find a balance of just how to balance having the ball in our hands and just trying to play off the ball a little bit off of each other. So, like I said, it's a work in progress, and we are doing a really good job of balancing that out."

In his first season with ratiopharm Ulm, Trevion Williams leads the BKT EuroCup in PIR and rebounds.

2023-24 EuroCup highlights: Trevion Williams, Ulm

**You will play Aris at home, then Bourg on the road. How important is it to lock up that fourth place and get to play the eighthfinals at home?**

"Well, any team would want to start off at home, just having those at home. First of all, there's no fans like Ulm. They show up every game. They're super loud, they're energetic, and they clap whether we are down 15 or we are up 15. They are going to clap and support us, so it's definitely a special thing. It's really important that we get these two done. One game at a time, but I'm really looking forward to the Bourg game. We kind of dropped that one at home which was a really important one for us. But first, we got to take care of Aris and then take care of that one."

**This is your first EuroCup season. How do you like the competition and how did you become such a force so quickly?**

"My first season is going well, man. I'm enjoying myself. I love to try new things. This is a new experience for me, so I have just been taking it all in taking it one day at a time and mainly just being myself. I think if you're able to be yourself on the court, everything else will follow. I think a lot of times players try to be something or be a certain thing for a certain team, or everybody's looking to be the guy that gets all the touches. If you just be yourself and play your role and make sure everybody does their job, you will have success with it."

"If you just be yourself and play your role and make sure everybody does their job, you will have success with it."

**Do you follow the other regular season group to check potential opponents? Do you watch a lot of EuroCup games outside of the video room and if not, which player in Ulm does?**

"I watch it here and there. I have seen Paris a lot, since I have seen a lot of people talk about Paris Basketball. So I have watched them a couple times. Pretty good team to watch, but I would say the guy that watches the most outside of our group is probably Tommy Klepeisz... He is probably the guy that watches all the games on the road and stuff like that."

**You work for a young coach like Anton Gavel. How much credit does he get for you and the team playing so well?**

"It's a special thing. Obviously, he's been through it. He's been through this level of competition, so he knows what it's going to take to be successful in this league. And it's been really special. I think one thing I've struggled with my entire basketball career is just being hindered and being limited on the corner of things I can do. So I would say back in college, like, I was never able to bring the ball up the court. I was never able to initiate the offense. I was never really able to shoot: not so much not able to shoot, but everybody had a role in the team and I didn't necessarily need to shoot, so I did what I did for the team. But just being here, he's allowed me to be free and just be the player that I am. He's allowed me to playmake and like I said, initiate the offense. It has been a really important key for us in terms of getting out in transition. You don't always have to look for the guard after getting the rebound. I can push it and we can go in transition, so it's been huge with him just letting me play free and be myself. And that way, I feel like for a long time, a very long time, I was hindered and limited in that way. So it's been special."

**By reaching the playoffs, Ulm's first goal has been achieved. With that in mind, what would make it a good season for you personally and for the team?**

"For me, it's just about winning. Obviously, the experience has been great so far, but  I think if we win, good things come with that, more eyes come with that. So I'm just looking at it that way. I have never been a guy that just looks at my stats and thinks about my stats. People tell me 'You are having such a good season'. I'm always so surprised, man, because I just show up for the game, and I try to have fun with it. And like I said, as long as we have success I think I'm good."