### Ronen Ginzburg, Prometey head coach

"We need to play different basketball. We need to respond. In the EuroCup we started good and then not so good. I want my team to show character, especially on defense."

### Viacheslav Bobrov, Prometey player

"The Wolves are a strong team. Lithuania is big on basketball, and I am sure they will play aggressive at home for the win. We have to play hard defense from the start, control the rebounds and make less mistakes than we did lately. We are having ups and downs now, but it moivates us to play harder and to work on our mistakes."

Game News

After kickstarting its playoff challenge with two straight victories, Wolves (2-2) will look to make it three in a row against a Prometey team (2-3) that has struggled for consistency so far this season despite leading the competition in rebounding with 42 per game, mostly thanks to Ondrey Balvin with 9.2 per night. The Lithuanian team has Rasheed Sulaimon in great form with 17.8 points per game, while Ronald March is red-hot for Prometey with 20 and 23 points in his last two games.

Pre-game quotes: Wolves vs. Prometey

Wolves Vilnius v Prometey Slobozhanske (2023-11-08T17:00:00.000Z)

### Neven Spahija, Venice head coach

"I hope we will be ready. Everybody must step up. Cedevita comes with no wins, but that does not mean anything. They will be very motivated. We will prepare to play this game and we will pay attention to their best players, especially Prepelic, who they just addedd. Blazic and Matkovic are also important and we must be ready to respond against any kind of play they show."

### Andrea Turchetto, Cedevita Olimpija assistant coach

"For us, every game is important. We will face one of the best teams in the BKT EuroCup. Venice has quality roster, ambitions and a great club history. The guards of our rivals are very athletic, while the whole team plays very good basketball with a good flow. Tuesday's match will be a very high mountain for us to climb. We are going to Venice with the right attitude and desire to be better, to compete and to show our progress again."

### Amedeo Tessitori, Venice player

"It's going to be a very tough game, we need to be much focused and make as less mistakes as possible. It's pivotal for us to follow our game plan. For sure they want the win, but we need it as well. It's an important game."

### Karlo Matkovic, Cedevita Olimpija player

"We are aware that our situation is not the best. Every game in the BKT EuroCup is very important for us, especially away games. If we want to enjoy the victory, we have to play a great game. We feel positive pressure, and we are going to Venice with a risen head and the desire to win the match. We are motivated, we are preparing and doing everything to improve. We have to fight for the full 40 minutes of every match."

Two struggling teams are looking for a boost as Reyer (1-4) hosts Cedevita (0-5). These are two of the lowest-scoring teams in the league with Reyer managing just 74.4 points per game with Cedevita a little better, averaging 77.4 Cedevita slipped to its fifth straight loss by falling in Round 5 to Wolves despite 13 rebounds from Amadou Sow, who has grabbed multiple offensive boards in every game this season. This week he goes to battle with the powerful Amadeo Tessitori, who has averaged 13.8 points and 6.4 rebounds for Reyer.

Pre-game quotes: Venice vs. Cedevita

Umana Reyer Venice v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2023-11-07T19:00:00.000Z)

### Freddy Fauthoux, Bourg head coach

"We know the arena, the environment, and we prepared well for this game, but it's really not an easy team to play at home. We must be able to find our standards over 40 minutes and not a small part of the game. We mustn't let our opponents settle into their game." 

### Godwin Omenaka, Bourg player

"I think it is a very good team, well organized, a team that plays good and their strength is to make us play in their rhythm and slow us down."

Lietkabelis (1-4) is aiming to snap a three-game losing streak as it welcomes Bourg (4-1), which got back on track last week by edging out Buducnost thanks to 21 points from teenage star Zaccharie Risacher. Lietkabelis has struggled defensively during its losing streak, allowing 99, 93 and 88 points, and will again rely on Gediminas Orelik (15.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game). Bourg will hope for more long-range heroics from Jeremy Morgan, who has made 52.3% of his shots from beyond the arc this season.

Pre-game quotes: Lietkabelis vs. Bourg

7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys v Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse (2023-11-07T17:00:00.000Z)

### Tuesday, November 7

[7-bet Lietkabelis Panevezys vs. Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/7bet-lietkabelis-panevezys-mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse/U2023/56/)

Lietkabelis (1-4) is aiming to snap a three-game losing streak as it welcomes Bourg (4-1), which got back on track last week by edging out Buducnost thanks to 21 points from teenage star Zaccharie Risacher. Lietkabelis has struggled defensively during its losing streak, allowing 99, 93 and 88 points, and will again rely on Gediminas Orelik (15.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game). Bourg will hope for more long-range heroics from Jeremy Morgan, who has made 52.3% of his shots from beyond the arc this season. [Game Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs6-game-notes-facts-lkb-bou)

[Umana Reyer Venice vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/umana-reyer-venice-cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/U2023/52/)

Two struggling teams are looking for a boost as Reyer (1-4) hosts Cedevita (0-5). These are two of the lowest-scoring teams in the league with Reyer managing just 74.4 points per game with Cedevita a little better, averaging 77.4 Cedevita slipped to its fifth straight loss by falling in Round 5 to Wolves despite 13 rebounds from Amadou Sow, who has grabbed multiple offensive boards in every game this season. This week he goes to battle with the powerful Amadeo Tessitori, who has averaged 13.8 points and 6.4 rebounds for Reyer. [Game Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs6-game-notes-facts-vnc-lju)

Umana Reyer Venice - Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana | Round 4 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

### Wednesday, November 8

[U-BT Cluj-Napoca vs. ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/u-bt-cluj-napoca-ratiopharm-ulm/U2023/59/)

In the first of eight games on Wednesday, Cluj (4-1) faces Ulm (4-1) for a big showdown at the top of Group 4. It's a clash of styles because Cluj has based its success on defense, allowing just 72.6 points per game - third-best in the competition. Ulm, on the other hand, boasts the fourth-ranked offense with an average of 92 points per game. That attack is powered by Dakota Mathias, who is averaging 18 points per game, and whose talents will be challenged this week by the ball thief skills of DJ Seeley, who has bagged 2.0 steals per game. [Game Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs6-game-notes-facts-clu-ulm)

[Turk Telekom Ankara vs. Dreamland Gran Canaria](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/turk-telekom-ankara-dreamland-gran-canaria/U2023/57/)

After suffering its third straight loss with an overtime defeat to Trento last week, Turk Telekom (1-4) has the tough task of bouncing back against reigning champ Gran Canaria (5-0), which has won all six previous meetings between the teams and stayed perfect by downing Lietkabelis in Round 5. Jalen Adams has scored in double digits in every game so far this season for Turk Telekom, and his duel with Andrew Albicy could be a key in deciding the outcome. The Gran Canaria playmaker has averaged 5.2 assists so far this season, helping his team achieve an outstanding 22.2 per night. [Game Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs6-game-notes-facts-ttk-can)

[Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul vs. Veolia Towers Hamburg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/besiktas-emlakjet-istanbul-veolia-towers-hamburg/U2023/53/)

High-flying Besiktas (4-1) will fancy its chances of picking up a fifth win as it welcomes Hamburg (0-5). Time is running out for the German team to get its season on track and improved defense must be the priority after allowing 108 at Badalona in Round 5. The power of William Christmas - who grabbed 9 rebounds last week - can help Hamburg compete physically against the Turkish team, which boasts one of the competition's top rebounders in the form of Angel Delgado and his 7.8 boards plus 12.0 points per night. [Game Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs6-game-notes-facts-bes-ham)

[Wolves Vilnius vs. Prometey Slobozhanske](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/wolves-vilnius-prometey-slobozhanske/U2023/51/)

After kickstarting its playoff challenge with two straight victories, Wolves (2-2) will look to make it three in a row against a Prometey team (2-3) that has struggled for consistency so far this season despite leading the competition in rebounding with 42 per game, mostly thanks to Ondrey Balvin with 9.2 per night. The Lithuanian team has Rasheed Sulaimon in great form with 17.8 points per game, while Ronald March is red-hot for Prometey with 20 and 23 points in his last two games. [Game Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs6-ganme-notes-facts-wol-pmt)

[Buducnost VOLI Podgorica vs. Aris Midea Thessaloniki](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/buducnost-voli-podgorica-aris-midea-thessaloniki/U2023/60/)

Two teams keen to get back on the winning track go head to head as Buducnost (2-3) hosts Aris (2-3). The home team has lost two in a row after underperforming offensively, scoring just 73 and 74 points in those losses, and will look for a spark from Mckinley Wright, who has averaged 13.8 points per game. Aris has similar problems after being held to just 59 points in last week's loss to Cluj, and now has the worst offense in the competition with just 69.4 points per game. Three-point specialist Roberto Gallinat has consistently delivered with 16.8 points per game, but Aris now needs others to step up. [Game Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs6-game-notes-facts-bud-ari)

[Slask Wroclaw vs. Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/slask-wroclaw-dolomiti-energia-trento/U2023/58/)

After winning two games in a row for the first time in two years, Trento (2-3) will aim to take a further step toward the playoffs by continuing to rely on rising star Quinn Ellis, who scored 21 points without a miss in the Round 5 overtime win over Turk Telekom. Winless Slask (0-5) remains rooted to the foot of Group B but can take heart from last week's gutsy overtime loss at Ulm, where Lukasz Kolenda poured in 29 points. If the Polish team can maintain that level of performance, a first win will surely soon come. [Game Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs6-game-notes-facts-wro-trn)

Hapoel Tel Aviv improved to a perfect 2-0 in its debut season of the 7DAYS EuroCup in winning a shootout at fellow debutant Paris Basketball.

Paris Basketball - Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv | Round 2 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[Paris Basketball vs. Hapoel Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/paris-basketball-hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv/U2023/55/)

Expect a high-scoring showdown as Paris (5-0) hosts Hapoel (4-0) for a game of 100% records loaded with offensive potential. Paris ranks second in scoring with 98.6 points per game, bettered only by Hapoel's 101.5 points per night. Five of the league's top ten individual performers will be on show, with Hapoel quartet Jaylen Hoard (23.2 PIR per game), Tomer Ginat (21.8), Xavier Munford (21.2) and Braian Angola (20.2) going up against Paris leader TJ Shorts (20.6). It's a must-watch game that could easily be repeated in the playoffs a few months from now. [Game Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs6-game-notes-facts-prs-hta)

[Joventut Badalona vs. London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/joventut-badalona-london-lions/U2023/54/)

The round concludes with another titanic tussle between ambitious title aspirants as Joventut (3-2) welcomes London (3-2). After overcoming injury absences, including the still-sidelined Ante Tomic, to blast 108 points in last week's win over Hamburg, Joventut will hope that Andrew Andrews can repeat a sensational performance that saw him drain 33 points and take the weekly MVP award. London slipped to its second loss with a 90-98 thriller against Hapoel, where Donte Grantham maintained his usual high standards with a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds. Joventut's ability to contain him could be crucial. [Game Notes and Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ec2324-rs6-game-notes-facts-jov-lli)

Joventut Badalona - London Lions | Eighthfinals Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

Round 6 of the BKT EuroCup is headlined by a high-powered showdown between two unbeaten teams, along with several more duels between direct rivals in the playoff races. Here's your guide to the games.

This week: Group A leaders set to duel

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica v Aris Midea Thessaloniki (2023-11-08T18:00:00.000Z)

U-BT Cluj-Napoca v ratiopharm Ulm (2023-11-08T17:00:00.000Z)

Slask Wroclaw v Dolomiti Energia Trento (2023-11-08T19:00:00.000Z)

Turk Telekom Ankara v Dreamland Gran Canaria (2023-11-08T17:00:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv (2023-11-08T19:30:00.000Z)

Joventut Badalona v London Lions (2023-11-08T19:30:00.000Z)

Besiktas Emlakjet Istanbul v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2023-11-08T17:00:00.000Z)

How pick-and-roll savants are standing out this season

Joventut Badalona guard Andrew Andrews scored 33 points to help his team to a 32-point victory and earn Round 5 MVP honors.  He scored 20 of those points by creating his own shot out of pick-and-rolls — among the highest totals in recent BKT EuroCup history.  

Andrews showed off his shot-making prowess from beyond the arc off the dribble in one of the most impressive offensive displays of the early part of the season.

As the table above suggests, the veteran guard has been the EuroCup’s gold standard in the early going in pick-and-roll situations, joining Paris Basketball teammates TJ Shorts and Nadir Hifi as the only players scoring more than 7 points per game as ball handlers. Only four players have scored more than 8 points per game as the ball handler in pick-and-rolls across a full season over the last decade.

At this point, every team in the EuroCup relies on pick-and-roll play as a cornerstone of its offense. 

No team has generated less than 39% of its possessions in the half-court from shots attempted or created by passes out of ball screens.  That formula has worked well on paper as the average possession derived from a pick-and-roll has been worth 0.96 points per possession this year — a significant leap from the 0.91 points per possession scored from all other sources outside of transition.

Digging a little deeper into who does the heavy lifting when teams utilize the two-man game, 46% of all possessions derived from pick-and-rolls are used by the ball handler. 

Those possessions have been converted for just 0.81 points per possession — a mark that puts the table above in perspective.  While pick-and-rolls tend to be a fruitful, efficient option for EuroCup offenses in general, a lot of the best looks they create come from what a team’s ball handlers find with their passes.  Having a player who cannot just make reads and find the open man, but create his own shot efficiently is a luxury and what makes Andrews’s outburst so impressive.

While the productivity of the top three and the gaudy efficiency of Justin Cobbs, DJ Stewart, Hifi, and Andrews stands out among this season’s individual leaders, the presence of three players from Paris is perhaps the most intriguing wrinkle on this list. Ranking second behind Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana by creating 56% of its half-court offense out of pick-and-rolls and second behind Dreamland Grand Canaria in points per possession created, Paris is generating 50.4 points per game out of pick-and-rolls.  No team in EuroCup history has scored more than 42.  Much of Paris's undefeated start can be traced to how well Shorts, Hifi, and Ngouama have scored the ball in the early going.  

Whether it’s a solo act like Andrews in Round 5, a team effort like one Wolves Vilnius has used leveraging the pick-and-roll to spread the ball around to its scorers, or a team setting its foundation like Paris with the production of its ball handlers, pick-and-roll play drives much of what occurs on the offensive end in the EuroCup.  While it remains a little early to talk about league records, it will be worth monitoring where the individual and team leaders go from here.  It often seems as though the league reaches a tipping point with pick-and-roll play, but every year a few teams and players continue to push the envelope.

Look back at all the action in the Regular Season Round 5 by checking out the best photos of the week!

EuroCup, The Top 10 photos of the week, Round 5

Slask Wroclaw has named Jacek Winnicki as the club's new head coach, with the 56-year-old replacing Oliver Vidin following the team's poor start to the EuroCup season.

Slask Wroclaw replaces Oliver Vidin with Jacek Winnicki

Slask Wroclaw has taken the decision to part ways with head coach Oliver Vidin following the team's 0-5 start to the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup Regular Season. The Serbian tactician's replacement has already been named, with Jacek Winnicki returning to Hala Orbita after starting his coaching career there back in 1997. He stayed with Slask until 2003, so he now takes charge of the club 20 years on.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">🆕 Jacek Winnicki został nowym trenerem Śląska Wrocław. <br><br>Szkoleniowiec związał się z WKS-em umową obowiązującą do końca obecnego sezonu i po raz pierwszy poprowadzi zespół w niedzielnym meczu z <a href="https://twitter.com/basket_zg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@basket_zg</a> 🏀<br><br>Witamy ponownie we Wrocławiu, trenerze! 🤝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/plkpl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#plkpl</a> <a href="https://t.co/NVhfPoPxhq">pic.twitter.com/NVhfPoPxhq</a></p>&mdash; WKS Śląsk Wrocław - koszykówka (@WKS_SlaskBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/WKS_SlaskBasket/status/1720416355130781707?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

For Vidin, he [only returned to Slask over the summer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/slask-wroclaw-reunites-with-head-coach-oliver-vidin/), having previously sat on the side's bench between 2019 and 2021, but the club's leadership have decided to go in another direction. The team went 0-2 at home and 0-3 on the road under Vidin.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">Oliver Vidin przestał pełnić obowiązki trenera Śląska Wrocław. Umowa ze szkoleniowcem została rozwiązana za porozumieniem stron. <br><br>Trenerze, dziękujemy za pracę dla WKS-u i życzymy powodzenia w dalszej karierze. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/plkpl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#plkpl</a> <a href="https://t.co/nom8UCQRN6">pic.twitter.com/nom8UCQRN6</a></p>&mdash; WKS Śląsk Wrocław - koszykówka (@WKS_SlaskBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/WKS_SlaskBasket/status/1720409896464609459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Slask is currently on a 14-game losing streak in the EuroCup, bridging the second half of last season and the start of the current campaign. The Polish side's last EuroCup win came against Dolomiti Energia Trento, 80-57, on December 21, 2022. Curiously, Coach Winnicki's first game back in charge will come against the 2-3 Trento next Wednesday night.

During his 26-year coaching career, Winnicki has led Slask (1997-2003), Prokom Trefl Sopot (as an assistant, 2003-07), Sportino Inowroclaw (2007-08), Lotos Gdynia (2008-10), Turow Zgorzelec (2010-12), CCC Polkowice (2012-14), the Polish national team (2012-15), Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2014-15), Polski Cukier Torun (2015-17), MKS Dabrowa Gornicza (2017-19), BM Slam Ostrow Wielkopolski (2019), Spojnia Stargard (2019-20) and MKS Dabrowa Gornicza (2021-23).

More Slask News

New Slask Wroclaw head coach Jacek Winnicki.

The Polish team has started the BKT EuroCup campaign with a 0-5 record.

Slask replaces Oliver Vidin with Jacek Winnicki

Plenty of players came to the fore in Round 5 of the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup Regular Season, as they enjoyed big performances that in several cases led to victories for their teams.

Roll call: Impact performers of all ages 

### Risacher going from strength to strength

Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse improved to a 4-1 record in the EuroCup in Round 5, with 18-year-old Zaccharie Risacher playing a key role in [the team’s 78-73 triumph over Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse-buducnost-voli-podgorica/U2023/46/). The French prodigy has reached double digits in points in four of his five EuroCup appearances since joining Bourg from LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, and his Round 5 outing at Ekinox saw him net a career-best 21 points. Impressively, Risacher knocked down 5 triples from 7 attempts en route to those 21 points, with his other 6 points coming from 3 made two-pointers on 7 shots. Risacher, who is averaging 12.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals, is certainly making people right across the world take note of his performances.

Zaccharie Risacher scored a career-high 21 points as Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse beat Buducnost VOLI Podgorica 78-73 in Round 5 of the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup Regular Season.

Zaccharie Risacher's highlights vs Buducnost

### Hifi continued to showcase his amazing potential

Nadir Hifi has really taken the EuroCup by storm so far this season, with the 21-year-old Paris Basketball guard most recently matching his career high of 20 points in [his side’s 79-96 win at Prometey Slobozhanske](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/prometey-slobozhanske-paris-basketball/U2023/41/). Paris is one of just three teams still with an unbeaten record in the competition and, although usual star T.J. Shorts had a bit of an off night in Round 5, Hifi was there to step up. The EuroCup rookie has impressive numbers to this point, having averaged 16.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists through the first five games, and he keeps getting better. Against Prometey, he had his best PIR to date, 19, after scoring his 20 points in 20:24 minutes on the floor. Admittedly, he also netted 20 against the London Lions last week, but 6 of those points game in the overtime period.

Nadir Hifi had 20 points as Paris Basketball beat Prometey Slobozhanske 79-96 in Round 5 of the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup Regular Season.

Nadir Hifi's highlights vs. Prometey

### Alexander dominated the glass in London

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv center Kyle Alexander may have contributed just 4 points in [his team’s high-scoring 90-98 win on the road at the London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/london-lions-hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv/U2023/42/), but the 27-year-old certainly made his impact felt on the glass. On a night when Hapoel brought down 37 rebounds, Alexander chipped in with a game-high 13, of which 6 came on the offensive end and 7 were defensive. Those 7 defensive boards are the same number he managed in Round 4, but not quite the season high of 8 he achieved on his EuroCup debut in Round 3. However, his 6 offensive rebounds are by far the most – double his previous high – that he has achieved so far in his brief EuroCup career. It is still early days, but Alexander is showing that he can be a force at the EuroCup level.  

Kyle Alexander brought down 13 rebounds as Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv beat the London Lions 90-98 in Round 5 of the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup Regular Season.

Kyle Alexander's highlights vs. London

### Grazulis helps Trento keep rolling

Dolomiti Energia Trento registered its second consecutive victory, [downing Turk Telekom Ankara 101-96 at home](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/dolomiti-energia-trento-turk-telekom-ankara/U2023/49/) on Tuesday. Forward Andrejs Grazulis had a lot to do with it, finishing the game with 22 points by making 4 of 6 two-pointers, 3 of 4 three-pointers and 5 of 5 free throws. He added 7 rebounds, a steal and 6 fouls drawn for a PIR of 29. Grazulis was the last Trento player to score in regulation, hitting free throws for an 86-84 score in the next-to-last minute. Once in overtime, Grazulis buried a critical three-pointer that pretty much sealed the outcome, 99-93, with over a minute remaining. Fresh off a really solid performance with Latvia in the 2023 World Cup, Grazulis is playing a leading role for Trento, averaging 12.4 points on great shooting percentages (70.0% 2FG, 47.1% 3FG, 100% FT), 4.8 rebounds and a PIR of 14.2.

Andrejs Grazulis of Dolomiti Energia Trento had 22 points on 4 of 6 two-pointers, 3 of 4 three-pointers and 5 of 5 free throws. He added 7 rebounds, a steal and 6 fouls drawn for a PIR of 29 to lead his team to a 101-96 overtime win against Turk Telekom Ankara.

Grazulis leads Trento to second straight win

### Mejeris brought much-need baskets for Cluj

Mareks Mejeris arrived to U-BT Cluj-Napoca this summer with more of a reputation for defense than offense. The 31-year-old forward had been around the block, having debuted in his native Latvia in 2009 and since played in Spain, France, Italy and Israel. That included a stop back home to play 10 EuroCup games with VEF Riga in 2014-15. Back to the competition for the first time since, Mejeris used his fourth game to come up big in [Cluj's 59-61 road win at Aris Midea Thessaloniki](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/aris-midea-thessaloniki-u-bt-cluj-napoca/U2023/47/), scoring his teams last 2 field goals among 12 points to go with 6 rebounds and a block for a game-high PIR of 20. His basket with a minute left drew Cluj within 59-58 and free throws settled it from there as the Romanian club soared to 4-1 in Group B.

Mareks Mejeris (12 points) Highlights vs. Aris Midea Thessaloniki, 11/01/2023

Mejeris brought much-need baskets for Cluj

An outstanding individual performance in a winning effort allowed Andrew Andrews of Joventut Badalona to earn Regular Season Round 5 MVP honors.

Regular Season Round 5 MVP: Andrew Andrews, Joventut Badalona

[Andrews led Joventut to a 108-76 home win](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/joventut-badalona-veolia-towers-hamburg/U2023/43/) against Veolia Towers Hamburg with a PIR of 42. He had 33 points on 4 of 8 two-point shooting, 5 of 8 on three-pointers and 10 of 10 on free throws. [Andrews](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/andrew-andrews/011248/) added 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 7 fouls drawn. He earned MVP of the Round honors for the second time in his career; he was the 2022 Eighthfinals MVP with Frutti Extra Bursaspor.

Andrew Andrews | Round 5 MVP | 2023-24 BKT EuroCup

The second-highest PIR of the round came from [Quinn Ellis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/quinn-ellis/012593/) of Dolomiti Energia Trento, who amassed an index rating of 31 in his team's [101-96 overtime victory](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/dolomiti-energia-trento-turk-telekom-ankara/U2023/49/) against Turk Telekom Ankara. Ellis had 21 points on perfect shooting (2 of 2 two-pointers, 4 of 4 on three-pointers, 5 of 5 on free throws) plus 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 3 fouls drawn. [Trevion Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/trevion-lamon-williams-/012604/) of ratiopharm ulm posted a PIR of 30 in helping his team register [an 108-103 overtime victory](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/ratiopharm-ulm-slask-wroclaw/U2023/48/) against Slask Wroclaw. Williams had 16 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals. 

[Andrejs Grazulis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/andrejs-grazulis/005738/) of Trento, with a PIR of 29, and [Tomer Ginat](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tomer-ginat/010550/) of Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv, [Steven Enoch](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/steven-enoch/011239/) of Turk Telekom and [Ethan Happ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ethan-happ/009864/) of Dreamland Gran Canaria, each with a PIR of 28, complete the top individual performances in Round 5.

Round 5 MVP: Andrew Andrews, Joventut Badalona

Joventut Badalona v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2023-10-31T19:30:00.000Z)