Aris Midea Thessaloniki grabbed its first BKT EuroCup win of the season on Wednesday by defeating Turk Telekom Ankara 68-66 at home in Round 3. It was a physical contest in which neither team scored in the last 3 minutes. Playmaker Vassilis Toliopoulos was a difference-maker for the winners with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 8 fouls drawn for a PIR of 19.

Vassilis Toliopoulos, Aris: 'We are going to give 150%'

He made the go-ahead free throws, too. [Toliopoulos ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/vassilis-toliopoulos/004292/)grew up with Olympiacos Piraeus and is in his second stint with Aris, in which he has found the playing time and role he needed to be the player he is now. In three EuroCup games, Toliopoulos is averaging 16.3 points and 3.3 assists for a PIR of 15.7. "I want to continue to help my team, to be as good as I can for my team to win," Toliopoulos said. "I think it will be a great year for all of us."

**Hello, Vassilis. Congratulations on your first win of the EuroCup season. What allowed you to win the game?**

"Thank you. For sure, it was our defense. It is our main focus, our defense. This is what our coach wants the most, us to fight for every possession, to be very physical and not to let the opponent feel comfortable and do the stuff that they want to do."

**There is a great atmosphere at the Palais de Sports. How important is that support and to see so many Aris fans in the stands in EuroCup games?**

"Aris fans wanted the team to be back in a European competition because this is a big team. It is a club with a big history, and the team did not play in European competitions for too many years, so it is a celebration for them. They really enjoy them and really support us, and we are blessed that we have these fans in our gym."  

"The EuroCup is a totally different level of speed than I am used to."

**As you said, this is a club with tradition. It hadn't played the EuroCup since 2016. How much of an honor is it to bring Aris back to the EuroCup?**

"As I said, it is very nice to have the team back in the EuroCup. I would even say it is like a dream come true for all of us, to be back with Aris in European competitions and in such a big tournament as the EuroCup. And we are very happy to compete in it because the teams are very good, the players are very good, and we are going to give 150% of ourselves to be better and better and compete."

**This is your first EuroCup season. It is a bit early, but how have you found the EuroCup so far?**

"The EuroCup is a totally different level of speed than I am used to in the Greek League in the last years. It's very nice to compete and play here in the EuroCup. As I said, the teams are very good, the players are very good, and you always have to be ready, always have to be concentrated because if you don't do that, then the other team will punish. I really like it."

**Coach Kastritis is also new at this level. You have played for him for two years. What's the best thing about him as a coach?**

"I think he's really supportive. He's a great guy on and off the court. He will look after you. He will always ask you, how are you, how you feel, what are your thoughts... And that's the most important thing with him. He is a guy that you can talk to, and everybody on the team has a good relationship with him. He really supports everybody."

In three EuroCup games, Toliopoulos is averaging 16.3 points, 3.3 assists and a PIR of 15.7.

2023-24 EuroCup highlights: Vassilis Toliopoulos, Aris

**You have taken a significant step forward in your career since you returned to Aris, playing a bigger role. How important has it been for you to be back?**

"I really wanted to stay in the team. I had a great season last year and I knew that the team would try to play in Europe. I wanted to stay because of the coach and our fans. I liked it last year and I also played really well, so it was my priority to stay here. And when we knew we would play the EuroCup, I had everything I needed to have another very nice season. I will work hard so that everything is good."

**You grew up with Olympiacos. What did you learn in the club in general and playing with Vassilis Spanoulis in particular?**

"Playing with Vassilis was one of my dreams from a young age. He was my idol and I had a great time being over there watching him play and compete. As I said before, it was a great thing for me because I saw how he was as a character on and off the court and how determined he was to win, even if it was practice, even if it was, I don't know, an easy game. He was always there with 'the eye of the tiger' to win, and I learned a lot from that."

**How important is it for Greek basketball that teams other than Olympiacos and Panathinaikos keep improving and getting better?**

"We saw that Olympiacos made it to the Final Four in the last two years and Panathinaikos is getting better this season, and we have five \[Greek\] teams playing in Europe. It is really important for the country to be better in European competitions, to have teams in the EuroLeague and the EuroCup and compete against all these very good teams, trying to win. I think it is very good because they will bring young kids to the gym to start playing basketball, and that will also be good for our national team. We want new players to come in, join basketball teams and participate."

**Your next game is against Slask in Poland. How important is it to keep winning, get that first road victory, and be even more confident going forward?**

"It was already very important to beat Turk Telekom. We proved to ourselves that we can win big games and we want to continue like this in the Greek League and in the EuroCup. We want to take our first road win in the EuroCup because it would be very important going forward in this competition. We want to be better and better."

**What would make it a good season for Aris in general and for you in particular?**

"I want to continue to help my team, to be as good as I can for my team to win. I think it will be a great year for all of us. Our goal is to be one of the top-level teams in Greece and try to be one of the first six teams in our EuroCup group to reach the playoffs, and see where we will be at the end of the season."

### Oliver Vidin, Slask head coach

"For sure game against Aris will not be an easy one. In their last win against Turk Telekom, Aris showed that they have enough strength to play against any team in EuroCup competition. I expect a very good and tough game from both sides."

### Giannis Kastritis, Aris head coach

"We have a very demanding game on the road, against Slask, a tough team with great size. They always compete hard. We have to take care of the rebounds as they are very aggressive crashing the boards and at the same time being smart and decisive in our offense will be important factor of the game."

### Silvio De Sousa, Aris player

"After three losses in the beginning of our season, we have three consecutive wins and that gives us a psychological boost. To continue this run, we have to beat a very good team, as Slask, on the road. Our opponent will be thirsty for the first win in BKT EuroCup, so we have to be focused for 40 minutes, play strong defense and follow the coach’s plan. BKT EuroCup is a very high quality competition and you have to play your best to get the wins you need."

Game News

After gaining its first win of the season in Round 3, Aris (1-2) will look to build more momentum by piling more misery on winless Slask (0-3). Excellent defense was the key to Aris's nervous 68-66 victory over Turk Telekom last week, with no points scored in the final 3 minutes. But there was also a strong offensive contribution from in-form guard Vassilis Toliopoulos, who has scored 19 and 22 points in the last two games. Slask will again lean on the all-round contribution of big man Dusan Miletic, who ranks second in the league with a performance index rating of 24.7 per game.

Pre-game quotes: Slask vs. Aris

Slask Wroclaw v Aris Midea Thessaloniki (2023-10-25T18:00:00.000Z)

### Mihai Silvasan, Cluj head coach

"We will play against a really talented team. They have many players that can make the difference and also benefit from a deep bench. Anyway, we will play at home, so we only think about a victory. I hope we will celebrate with our fans at the end of the game. Jarell Eddie is a little bit injured, we will see soon whether he can play or not."

### Karel Guzman, Cluj player

"We will try to do the right thing on the court, play together and tough. We are motivated to get another victory in the EuroCup. We will play at home, so we hope our fans will come in high numbers, as they always do. We promise to fight for every ball and do everything to win. Buducnost has tough players, with scoring mentality. Obviously, we have the same objective and winning is the only option!"

Cluj (2-1) hosts Buducnost (2-1) in a key game in the race for the knockout phase. The home team will be powered by D.J. Seeley, the league's second-highest scorer with an average of 19.3 points per game, including 22 in last week's narrow loss at Bourg. Buducnost bases its offense on a strong inside game, scoring 28 two-pointers on 43 attempts in last week's big win over Slask. Feeding the ball to JaCorey Williams, who registered a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds last time out, will be essential for the visiting team in Wednesday's opening tip-off.

Pre-game quotes: Cluj vs. Buducnost

U-BT Cluj-Napoca v Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (2023-10-25T16:00:00.000Z)

The 2023-24 BKT EuroCup season keeps moving fast and Round 4 is already upon us. There are six teams still undefeated and six others looking for their first win, so there is already pressure to either stay atop the standings or rejoin the playoffs race. A lot of players keep doing well and become good options for the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge, powered by Ardu Prime. These are our recommendations for this week.

Fantasy tips, Round 4: many undervalued options!

The 2023-24 BKT EuroCup season keeps moving fast and Round 4 is already upon us. There are six teams still undefeated and six others looking for their first win, so there is already pressure to either stay atop the standings or rejoin the playoffs race. A lot of players keep doing well and become good options for the [EuroCup Fantasy Challenge, powered by Ardu Prime](https://eurocupfantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/home). These are our recommendations for this week.

[Amedeo Tessitori, Umana Reyer Venice](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/-amedeo-tessitori/003759/) (8.9 credits) – Reyer is looking for its first win but Tessitori has been nothing but sensational until now. He is averaging 15.0 points on 66.7% two-pointers, 5.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 5.7 fouls drawn and a PIR of 20.7. Tessitori faces a challenge against Joventut, led by star center Ante Tomic.  

[Bryce Brown, Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/bryce-brown/012628/) (9.5 credits) – It took Brown just three games to showcase his shooting skills, burying 11 three-pointers with a solid percentage, 47.8%. He is a perfect fit in a fast-paced team that shares the ball really well. In Round 3, he had 25 points and amassed a PIR of 28. All for less than 10 credits!

Amedeo Tessitori, Donte Grantham, Trevion Willaims, Silvio de Sousa and Bryce Brown are featured in this week's article.

EuroCup Fantasy tips, Round 4

[Silvio de Sousa, Aris Midea Thessaloniki](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/silvio-samuel-de-sousa/012702/) (7.9 credits) – Aris's man in the middle has been rock-solid until now. In around 20 minutes per game, de Sousa is averaging 8.3 points on 64.7% two-pointers, 7.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks. He leads his team in PIR per 40 minutes, 27.9, and is set to see more playing time from now on.

[Trevion Williams, ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/trevion-lamon-williams-/012604/) (11.9 credits) – Williams missed a game but returned to action to prove everyone he is one of the best big men in the competition. In Round 3, Williams led ulm past Lietkabelis with 15 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and a PIR of 31, missing just two shots. He leads the 2023-24 EuroCup in rebounds (13.5).

[Donte Grantham, London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/donte-grantham/012586/) (11.2 credits) – Many fantasy managers thought Grantham's numbers would go down once Sam Dekker returned to action but he proved them wrong in Round 3. Grantham had 17 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high PIR of 29 against Prometey. In 3 games, he averages 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and a PIR of 21.0.  

Turk Telekom B.K. has confirmed its decision to sack Nenad Canak after the club's disappointing start to the 2023-24 EuroCup Regular Season.

Turk Telekom B.K. parts ways with Nenad Canak

Turk Telekom Ankara has confirmed its decision to dismiss head coach Nenad Canak after a disappointing start to the season.

[Canak only arrived as Erdem Can’s successor](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/turk-telekom-makes-nenad-canak-its-new-head-coach/) over the summer, but a 1-2 start to the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup Regular Season, has led to a change on the team’s bench. Turk Telekom also went 2-2 in the Turkish League under Coach Canak.

“Thank you, Nenad Canak! We would like to thank Nenad Canak, who served as the head coach of Turk Telekom Basketball Team in the new season, for his services so far and his contribution to our team,” Turk Telekom said in a statement.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Teşekkürler Nenad Canak! Yeni sezonda Türk Telekom Basketbol Takımı başantrenörü olarak görev yapan Nenad Canak’a bugüne kadar yaptığı hizmetler ve takımımıza sunduğu katkı için teşekkür ediyoruz. <a href="https://t.co/zLDRDDhk7r">pic.twitter.com/zLDRDDhk7r</a></p>&mdash; Türk Telekom Basketbol (@TT_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/TT_Basketbol/status/1716718906138656975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Nenad Canak's coaching career

Last season, the 47-year-old tactician guided 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys to a 10-8 regular-season record in the EuroCup before falling in the eighthfinals to Paris Basketball. He had spent five years in charge of Lietkabelis (2018-23), while he previously coached MKK Spartak Subotica and Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade in the 2017-18 campaign.

More Turk Telekom News

Nenad Canak gives out instructions during a timeout in a Turk Telekom Ankara game in the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup Regular Season.

The Turkish team has gone 1-2 through its first three BKT EuroCup games this season.

Turk Telekom parts ways with Nenad Canak

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana announced a two-month deal with sharpshooter Klemen Prepelic on Monday evening. Prepelic (1.91 meters, 31 years old) arrives from Valencia Basket, where he played until the end of last season.

Cedevita brings in Prepelic until end of the year

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana announced a two-month deal with sharpshooter [Klemen Prepelic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/klemen-prepelic/profile/002661/) on Monday evening. Prepelic (1.91 meters, 31 years old) arrives from Valencia Basket, where he played until the end of last season. Prepelic has six seasons of BKT EuroCup experience under his belt. He has played a total 82 games in the competition for 913 points and 204 assists. He has played in the compoetition with Banvit of Turkiye, EWE Baskets of Germany, Levallois of France and Joventut and Valencia of Spain. Prepelic had also already played with Olimpija in the EuroCup during 2014-15. Prepelic also amassed four seasons of EuroLeague experience with Valencia, Olimpija and also Real Madrid.

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Joventut Badalona has completed the signing of Kenny Chery on a two-month contract, following the injury to guard Andres Feliz.

Joventut Badalona signs Kenny Chery on two-month deal

Joventut Badalona has confirmed the signing of [Kenny Chery](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/kenny-chery/009572/), who has penned a two-month contract at the club. Chery (1.80 meters, 31 years old) has two years of experience in the BKT EuroCup, having played for Nanterre 92 in the 2019-20 season and Germani Brescia in the 2020-21 campaign. Across his two seasons in the competition, he has posted averages of 14.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and a 13.5 PIR. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">🔥 Kenny Chery reforça la línia exterior verd-i-negra<br><br>🤝 El base canadenc amb passaport d’Haití signa per dos mesos amb la Penya<br><br>🔗 La notícia: <a href="https://t.co/gMpaAZivHM">https://t.co/gMpaAZivHM</a><br><br>😃 Welcome to Badalona, <a href="https://twitter.com/KChery1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KChery1</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Badalona%C3%89sFutur?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BadalonaÉsFutur</a> <a href="https://t.co/tXqALIKdhE">pic.twitter.com/tXqALIKdhE</a></p>&mdash; Club Joventut Badalona (@Penya1930) <a href="https://twitter.com/Penya1930/status/1716482467282976878?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Chery has also played for ALBA in Hungary (2015-16), Real Betis (2016-17), Gipuzkoa (2017-18) and Dreamland Gran Canaria (2021-22) in Spain, Boulazac in France (2018-19), Avtodor in Russia (2021-22) and Petkim in Turkiye (2022-23). Last season, Chery posted 14.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 23 Turkish League games for Petkim.

More Joventut News

Kenny Chery in action for Nanterre 92 in the 2019-20 BKT EuroCup Regular Season.

The Canadian guard will help cover the loss of Andres Feliz to injury.

Joventut signs Kenny Chery on two-month deal

The London Lions will host Paris Basketball in the latest edition of this growing rivalry, which takes place at Copper Box Arena in Round 4 of the 2023-24 EuroCup Regular Season.

EuroLeague dreamers London Lions, Paris Basketball face off

Nothing beats derby day, right? Well, on Tuesday night (20:30 CET), the latest installment of the rivalry between the [London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/carousels/london-lions/?q=%7B%22articleId%22%3A%22%22%2C%22categoryId%22%3A%22%22%2C%22linkedId%22%3A%7B%22sourceSystem%22%3A%22FS_BASKETBALL_TEAM%22%2C%22sourceSystemId%22%3A%22lli%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22%22%7D%7D&carouselTitle=London%20Lions) and [Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/carousels/paris-basketball/?q=%7B%22articleId%22%3A%22%22%2C%22categoryId%22%3A%22%22%2C%22linkedId%22%3A%7B%22sourceSystem%22%3A%22FS_BASKETBALL_TEAM%22%2C%22sourceSystemId%22%3A%22prs%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22%22%7D%7D&carouselTitle=Paris%20Basketball) takes place at Copper Box Arena, with both sides having gone 3-0 to start the new BKT EuroCup season.

Unlike many of the other rivalries in Europe, this one has a twist as the two teams are from different countries. Despite that, they have more similarities than differences, as both London and Paris are highly ambitious clubs that have their sights set on a place in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague in the not-too-distant future.

### The London Lions vs. Paris Basketball rivalry

The first edition of this new derby took place on December 21, 2022, as London hosted Paris in the English capital. That night, 5,297 fans packed out Copper Box Arena, with popular influencer Yung Filly acting as the host, rapper K-Trap performing at halftime and the likes of Maya Jama, Elz the Witch and Julie Adenuga all in attendance.

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On the court, things did not quite go to plan for London. Paris outscored the hosts by 23 points in the second and third quarters, making it a 20-point ballgame, 57-77, entering the final stanza. The visitors, then led by Will Weaver, took their foot off the gas in the fourth but [still came away with an 80-93 victory](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/london-lions-paris-basketball/U2022/90/). The first derby officially went into the books and it was 1-0 Paris.

London Lions - Paris Basketball | Round 9 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

Just over three months later, the two teams faced off at Halle Georges Carpinter in front of 800 people in the French capital. There was not much riding on this Round 18 contest, with both squads having already secured their spot and seed in the playoffs, but it was a chance to see Episode 2 of this derby.

London came firing out of the blocks, opening a 19-29 lead after 10 minutes, before putting the game to bed in the second half by outscoring Paris 36-47, which [allowed it to win 85-96](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/paris-basketball-london-lions/U2022/180/). There may not have been the pressure of the previous Round 9 matchup, but London had done enough to even its head-to-head series against Paris.

Paris Basketball - London Lions | Round 18 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

### Lots of change over the summer

London and Paris may both have made it to the playoffs in their first-ever EuroCup seasons last year, but the two teams now have new head coaches in Petar Bozic and Tuomas Iisalo, respectively. In the case of Iisalo, he joined Paris after leading Telekom Baskets Bonn to the Basketball Champions League title last season, while Bozic replaced Ryan Schmidt in London.

Looking at the playing rosters, London can still call upon several of its players from last season, including Sam Dekker, Jordan Taylor and Josh Sharma, but the signings that it has made have catapulted the English side to another level. So far this season, Matt Morgan, Donte Grantham, Gabe Olaseni and Conor Morgan are all proving to be hits, as is Coach Bozic, which certainly makes London a more dangerous proposition.

It is a different story at Paris, however. From last year’s team, there are just three players still at the club – Gauthier Denis and youngsters Mohamed Diawara and Jean Noba – after an offseason that saw Coach Iisalo put his fingerprints on his team. Of Paris’s 11 new player additions, six followed Iisalo from Bonn to the French capital, including 2022-23 Basketball Champions League MVP TJ Shorts, who has been on fire so far this season.

London Lions point guard Matt Morgan and Paris Basketball counterpart TJ Shorts have been lighting up the BKT EuroCup in the early weeks of the 2023-24 regular season.

Matt Morgan vs. TJ Shorts

### A battle between potential MVPs

One incredibly exciting matchup that everyone will be tuning in to see at Copper Box Arena will be the clash between Matt Morgan and Shorts, as the two first-year players are already in the discussion to be the 2023-24 EuroCup MVP. While Morgan has posted 17.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.7 steals and a 19.7 PIR, Shorts has averaged 17.3 points, 1.0 rebound, 8.0 assists, 2.7 steals and a 25.0 PIR. Whoever comes out on top in this battle may end up also being on the winning side come the final buzzer.

London and Paris remain undefeated through the first three games, but only one team will continue with a 100% record. There’s no way that you will want to miss this game, so make sure to tune in from 20:30 CET. It’ll be worth it. 

A photo from the upper stand at Copper Box Arena during the first-ever meeting between the London Lions and Paris Basketball in Round 9 of the 2022-23 BKT EuroCup Regular Season.

Both teams are 3-0 to start the season and have impressed in the first few weeks of the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup campaign.

EuroLeague dreamers London, Paris face off in the English capital

London Lions v Paris Basketball (2023-10-24T18:30:00.000Z)

### Neven Spahija, Venice head coach

"I expect another difficult game for us. Not only because Joventut is good, credit to them, but also it will be interesting to see how we react one day after a demanding game in domestic competition. We have to play better offense and defense than in the last games. I am asking our fans to come support us. Our players deserve it, we are trying to do our best. Finally we will be together after a long time, even Jordan was back to the team. He will help with the rotation."

### Carles Duran, Joventut head coach

"When you play on the road, your defense has to be pretty solid. It's one of the things we have to improve a lot in general, and it will be a challenge for us in Italy. We must be solid behind and we must crash the bards, another weakness we have this season. Venice will put us to the test and I hope we show ambition to improve on defense. We always want to win, and I hope the team has the experience to keep growing with a winning mentality."

### Rayjon Tucker, Venice player

"Against Joventut we need the same energy and focus of the last Treviso game. We want our first win in the BKT EuroCup. We expect al lot of fans because we need their energy. It's great to see how much our team is together and tied. We fight together through adversities and we trust each other."

Winless Reyer (0-3) needs to overcome its poor start to the season by downing a Joventut (2-1) team boosted by last week's dramatic overtime win against Wolves. Rebounding could be key: Reyer is the worst team in the competition with just 30.7 boards per game, while Joventut is among the best with 40.7. Reyer's key performer in the paint, Aamir Simms (14 ppg., 6.7 rpg.), faces a tough task in overcoming Ante Tomic, who has shown he is still one of the league's best big men by averaging 9.3 points and 9.3 rebounds.

Pre-game quotes: Venice vs. Joventut

Umana Reyer Venice v Joventut Badalona (2023-10-24T18:00:00.000Z)