Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana has confirmed the signing of ex-captain Jaka Blazic, who previously played for the club between 2011 and 2013 and then again between 2019 and 2022. Blazic (1.96 meters, 33 years old) spent last season playing for Bahcesehir Koleji. Over his first two stints with Cedevita, he appeared in 20 EuroLeague games over the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons, as well as 45 fixtures in the EuroCup from 2019 through 2022. 

Jaka Blazic returns to Cedevita Olimpija

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana has confirmed the signing of ex-captain [Jaka Blazic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jaka-blazic/003452/), who previously played for the club between 2011 and 2013 and then again between 2019 and 2022. Blazic (1.96 meters, 33 years old) spent last season playing for Bahcesehir Koleji, where he averaged 5.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 13 Turkish League games. Over his first two stints with Cedevita, he appeared in 20 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games over the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons, as well as 45 fixtures in the BKT EuroCup from 2019 through 2022. In his final year with Cedevita before leaving for Bahcesehir, Blazic posted 15.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and a 17.0 PIR as the team reached the EuroCup Quarterfinals.

Jaka Blazic Top Plays of the 2021-22 Regular Season

2021-22 Regular Season highlights: Jaka Blazic, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana

In total, Blazic has played 141 games in his EuroLeague career, having suited up for Cedevita (20 games), Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (34 games, 2013-15), Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (62 games, 2015-17) and FC Barcelona (25 games, 2018-19). Overall, his averages stand at 7.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and a 5.7 PIR. Meanwhile, in the EuroCup, Blazic has appeared in 67 games: 12 for Zvezda (2013-14), 10 for MoraBanc Andorra (2017-18) and then 45 for Cedevita (2019-22). The veteran swingman has posted 13.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and a 13.9 PIR in his EuroCup career.  

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Welcome (back) to Ljubljana, <a href="https://twitter.com/JakaBlazic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JakaBlazic</a>! 💚🧡<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZmajevoSrce?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZmajevoSrce</a> <a href="https://t.co/9bikR0zbRI">pic.twitter.com/9bikR0zbRI</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana - English (@KKCedOL_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL_EN/status/1680490847836536833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Jaka Blazic during a game for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana during the 2021-22 BKT EuroCup season.

Jaka Blazic returns to Cedevita

On Saturday afternoon, BKT EuroCup defending champs Dreamland Gran Canaria announced the contract extension of Nico Brussino until June of 2025, with an option for yet another season. Brussino (2.00 meters, 30 years old) was one of the main pillars of the team during the season Granca lifted the EuroCup trophy. He averaged 9.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 20 EuroCup appearances, 19 of them as a starter.

Nico Brussino, Granca agree on deal until 2025

On Saturday afternoon, BKT EuroCup defending champs Dreamland Gran Canaria announced the contract extension of [Nico Brussino](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/nicolas-brussino/profile/008121/) until June of 2025, with an option for yet another season. Brussino (2.00 meters, 30 years old) was one of the main pillars of the team during the season Granca lifted the EuroCup trophy. He averaged 9.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 20 EuroCup appearances, 19 of them as a starter.

Nicolas Brussino Top Plays from 11/01/2022 to 07/15/2023

Brussino has played a total 45 games in the EuroCup, all of them with Granca. He is currently in his second stint with the team. Brussino arrived to Granca in January of 2018, but he then moved to other Spanish teams like Tenerife and Zaragoza. During the summer of 2021, he signed again for Gran Canaria and now coach Jaka Lakovic has secured him for a few more years to remain a staple in the roster that will try to defend the title it won last May. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">📝 OFICIAL | Dreamland Gran Canaria y Nico Brussino amplían su vinculación.<br><br>▪ El internacional argentino renueva hasta el curso 24-25, con opción a una temporada más.<br><br>👀 <a href="https://t.co/Olhe7bhcvd">https://t.co/Olhe7bhcvd</a> <a href="https://t.co/Z29u73wmRP">pic.twitter.com/Z29u73wmRP</a></p>&mdash; Dreamland Gran Canaria (@GranCanariaCB) <a href="https://twitter.com/GranCanariaCB/status/1680171736204029952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Umana Reyer Venice added depth to its roster by signing forward Giga Janelidze for the upcoming BKT EuroCup season. Janelidze (2.01 meters, 28 years old) has spend most f his career to date in the Italian second dividion, playing last season with Staff Mantova and averagine 2.7 points and 2.4 rebounds. Janelidze plays mostly power forward and is known for his defense and hustle on the court. He helped Trieste get promoted to the Italian League in 2018. A native of Georgia, Janelidze has played for the Georgian national junior teams in the past.

Reyer tabs forward Giga Janelidze

Umana Reyer Venice added depth to its roster by signing forward [Giga Janelidze](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/ngt/players/giga-janelidze/004504/) for the upcoming BKT EuroCup season. Janelidze (2.01 meters, 28 years old) has spend most of his career to date in the Italian second dividion, playing last season with Staff Mantova and averagine 2.7 points and 2.4 rebounds. Janelidze plays mostly power forward and is known for his defense and hustle on the court. He helped Trieste get promoted to the Italian League in 2018. A native of Georgia, Janelidze has played for the Georgian national junior teams in the past.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">✍️ Giga Janelidze è orogranata! Ala forte di 201 centimetri ha vissuto con Dalmasson la promozione di Trieste in Serie A 🇮🇹🇬🇪<br>Benvenuto!<br>Il comunicato 👉 <a href="https://t.co/8PDafsXaj0">https://t.co/8PDafsXaj0</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/signing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#signing</a> <a href="https://t.co/wPJnGSBCUR">pic.twitter.com/wPJnGSBCUR</a></p>&mdash; Reyer Venezia (@REYER1872) <a href="https://twitter.com/REYER1872/status/1679826146240745474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mincidelice JL Bourg En Bresse returns to the BKT EuroCup with the goal on building upon last season run to the eighthfinals under head coach Fred Fauthoux. Bourg kept many of its players from last year and has made a few additions that add some depth to a roster that it is already complete for 2023-24. Here are some of the interesting games Bourg will have in Group B during the upcoming 2023-24 regular season.

Mincidelice JL Bourg En Bresse: 2023-24 games to watch

[Mincidelice JL Bourg En Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse/roster/bou/?season=2023-24) returns to the BKT EuroCup with the goal on building upon last season run to the eighthfinals under head coach Fred Fauthoux. Bourg kept many of its players from last year and has made a few additions that add some depth to a roster that it is already complete for 2023-24. Here are some of the interesting games Bourg will have in [Group B](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/2023-24-bkt-eurocup-group-b-at-a-glance/) during the upcoming 2023-24 regular season.

Check out [Bourg's full schedule](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse/games/bou/?season=2023-24)

[Round 4 @ Dreamland Gran Canaria](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/dreamland-gran-canaria-mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse/U2023/36/#comparison)

Bourg's longest trip of the regular season to face the defending EuroCup champs will see two teams that have kept of their players and head coaches. Bourg and Gran Canaria's most recent duels date to the 2021-22 season, when each team won at home. This will be a good early-season test for Bourg to see where it stands. Gran Canaria is a notoriously tough court to visit, so even challenging the hosts until late in the game is an accomplishment. Expect Bourg to try to send that message with this early opportunity and nothing to lose.

Watch the Game Highlights from JL Bourg en Bresse vs. Herbalife Gran Canaria, 02/17/2022

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana - Joventut Badalona | Round 3 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[Round 5 vs. Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse-buducnost-voli-podgorica/U2023/46/#comparison)

Bourg has as long as a four-game history with just two Group B teams, one of which is Buducnost. The Montenegrins lead their series 1-3, but Bourg managed to win their last meeting, in Round 17 two seasons ago, 73-75 on the road for its sole win ever against Buducnost. The French team will look now to turn its last win into a streak as their rivalry will increase to six encounters by the end of the regular season, something that not many EuroCup teams can brag about.

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica vs Mincidelice JL Bourg-en-Bresse | Highlights | Round 17

[Round 18 vs. ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse-ratiopharm-ulm/U2023/176/#comparison)

The other familiar Group B foe for Bourg this season is ratiopharm Ulm. They've played each other four times since December of 2021, but beating the German club remains on Bourg's bucket list. Ulm stands at a perfect 4-0 in their series. If Bourg hasn't broken that spell already when visiting Ulm earlier in the regular season, you can be sure that their Round 18 matchup will be super-charged. This looks like a rivalry that will keep developing in the EuroCup, so if Bourg still has to join the win column against Ulm, then the season finale would be the perfect time to do it.

Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse - ratiopharm Ulm  | Round 17 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

Veolia Towers Hamburg took one step further in forging a roster for the new season with the addition of Aljami Durham, an explosive guard who has signed a one-year deal with the German squad. Durham (1.93 meters, 24 years old) arrives from the Caldeonia Gladiators of the British League, where last season he averaged 17.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He also led the team to the BBL Trophy tournament title.

Hamburg puts Aljami Durham at guard

Veolia Towers Hamburg took one step further in forging a roster for the new season with the addition of Aljami Durham, an explosive guard who has signed a one-year deal with the German squad. Durham (1.93 meters, 24 years old) arrives from the Caldeonia Gladiators of the British League, where last season he averaged 17.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He also led the team to the BBL Trophy tournament title.

Durham played college ball at Indiana University Bloomington from 2017 to 2021. In his sophomore year, he averaged 8.3 points and 1.9 rebounds. After four years with there, Durham joined Providence University in 2021, where he had an impressive record, averaging 13.6 points, 3.4 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game. He helped the Friars break into the Sweet 16. After his college tenure, he started his pro career in Greece with Lavrio in the summer of 2022, but he was waived early in December, before going to Glasgow to join the Gladiators.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Happy friday: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AljamiDurham?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AljamiDurham</a> verstärkt das Team. Der 24-jährige explosive Guard soll das Spiel mit seiner Übersicht auf ein neues Level bringen.<br><br>➡️<a href="https://t.co/bwO7hnZxL1">https://t.co/bwO7hnZxL1</a><br><br>Hamburg freut sich, Willkommen Al! 🏀🖤👋<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VeoliaTowersHamburg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VeoliaTowersHamburg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TowersFamily?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TowersFamily</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/easyCreditBBL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#easyCreditBBL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BKTEuroCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BKTEuroCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/LkxXEHwsrV">pic.twitter.com/LkxXEHwsrV</a></p>&mdash; Veolia Towers Hamburg (@hamburgtowers) <a href="https://twitter.com/hamburgtowers/status/1679790705214992384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Aljami is a young player with great potential," Hamburg head coach Benka Barloschky says. "The move from college straight to Greece came too quickly for him last year. However, he has indicated afterwards that he is quite ready to play at a high level. I look forward to accompanying him on this journey. He brings enormous sporting potential and has a big impact on both sides of the court."

"I don't take it lightly," Durham said. "I've heard great things about the level of play in the German League and in the EuroCup."

Aris Thessaloniki added frontcourt depth by signing veteran forward Diamantis Slaftsakis to deal for the upcoming season, the club announced Friday. 

Aris reunites with forward Slaftsakis

Aris Thessaloniki added frontcourt depth by signing veteran forward Diamantis Slaftsakis to deal for the upcoming season, the club announced Friday. Slaftsakis (2.01 meters, 28 years old) arrives from a city rival PAOK where he posted 2.3 points and 1.4 rebounds in Greek League action last season. Slaftsakis returns to Aris where he already spent three years between 2018 and 2021.

Slaftsakis spent his entire career in native Greece. He started with Mas Mantoulidis before moving to KAO Dramas. He also played with Koroivos, Apollon Patras and Trikala before his first stint with Aris. From there, Slaftsakis went to Kolossos Rodou and PAOK. A man who played for Greek national teams throughout the youth categories is now set to make his BKT EuroCup debut.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="el" dir="ltr">‼️ O ΔΙΑΜΑΝΤΗΣ ΣΛΑΦΤΣΑΚΗΣ ΞΑΝΑ ΣΤΟΝ ΑΡΗ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeBack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeBack</a> to<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheEmperor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheEmperor</a><br><br>Read more <a href="https://t.co/VQLx7mErDL">https://t.co/VQLx7mErDL</a> <a href="https://t.co/CpegiWziH9">pic.twitter.com/CpegiWziH9</a></p>&mdash; ARIS B.C. (@ARISBCgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/ARISBCgr/status/1679780124055486464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica found its big man, signing a deal with Marvin Jones, the club announced Friday. Jones arrives from Hapoel Holon where he averaged 9.7 points and 6.8 rebounds in the Israeli League action last season. He also posted 10.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 blocks in 12 Basketball Champions League games last season. Jones has most recently played with Bayamon in Puerto Rico, where he had averages of 7.3 points and 3.7 rebounds.

Buducnost gets size with Marvin Jones

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica found its big man, signing a deal with [Marvin Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/marvin-jones/010248/), the club announced Friday. Jones (2.13 meters, 29 years old) arrives from Hapoel Holon where he averaged 9.7 points and 6.8 rebounds in the Israeli League action last season. He also posted 10.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 blocks in 12 Basketball Champions League games last season. Jones has most recently played with Bayamon in Puerto Rico, where he had averages of 7.3 points and 3.7 rebounds.

Jones returns to the BKT EuroCup for the first time since making three appearances with Promitheas Patras in the 2019-20 season, when he averaged 3.3 points and 1.7 rebounds playing 7:19 minutes per game. He will enter the upcoming season perfect from the field for his career, as he has made all 4 two-point shots he attempted in EuroCup action.

Jones started his professional career with Kolossos in Greece in 2017. He later played with Peristeri and PAOK Thessaloniki in Greece, as well. During his career Jones also played for Olimpija Ljubljana and Krka Novo Mesto of Slovenia, Petkimspor in Turkey and Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rico.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Marvin Džons novo pojačanje plavo-bijelih! 🔵⚪️<a href="https://t.co/ChH8YjuXFX">https://t.co/ChH8YjuXFX</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheFuture?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheFuture</a> <a href="https://t.co/IGFuo9Vbk4">pic.twitter.com/IGFuo9Vbk4</a></p>&mdash; KK Budućnost VOLI (@KKBuducnostVOLI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKBuducnostVOLI/status/1679765269143486464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

After a disappointing BKT EuroCup campaign last season, having missed the playoffs with a 3-15 record, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana is determined to bounce back right away. The arrival of a big name as head coach with the appointment of Simone Pianigiani shows the serious ambitions of a club which was just seconds away from making it to the semifinals in 2022. However, nothing will come easy for Cedevita in a tough Group A, but there are a handful of games that for one reason or the other might stand out.

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana: 2023-24 games to watch

After a disappointing BKT EuroCup campaign last season, having missed the playoffs with a 3-15 record, [Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/roster/lju/?season=2023-24) is determined to bounce back right away. The arrival of a big name as head coach with the appointment of [Simone Pianigiani](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/cedevita-names-simone-pianigiani-as-its-new-head-coach/) shows the serious ambitions of a club which was just seconds away from making it to the semifinals in 2022. However, nothing will come easy for Cedevita in a tough [Group A](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/2023-24-bkt-eurocup-group-a-at-a-glance/), but there are a handful of games that for one reason or the other might stand out.

 

Check out [Cedevita's full schedule ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/games/lju/?season=2023-24) 

[Round 2 vs Joventut Badalona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana-joventut-badalona/U2023/12/#comparison)

In the past couple of seasons, Cedevita has been bothered by very slow starts that the team was then forced to overcome. And while the team would certainly like to change that and not dig itself a hole to climb out of early in the season, Coach Pianigiani would certainly love to get a win in his side's home opener. It's hard to find a better opportunity for a resounding start than against a formidable opponent like Joventut, last year's semifinalist and the best team in the entire 2021-22 regular season. It will be an early-season game to watch for any Cedevita fan.

[Round 8 at London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/london-lions-cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/U2023/73/#comparison)

For the first time in more than 20 years, London will play host to the team from the Slovenian capital. Cedevita has only played in the English capital just once in its decades-long history, doing so in the 2001-02 EuroLeague season against the London Towers. Now, Cedevita will travel to face the up-and-coming Lions, who love to put on a show on their home floor.  But more than just a trip to a desirable destination, it could be one of the key clashes when it comes to the playoff picture. London is on the rise and this could be a perfect mid-season measuring stick of where Cedevita will be heading.

London Lions put on shows on home floor

[Round 15 vs Umana Reyer Venice](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana-umana-reyer-venice/U2023/142/#comparison)

Cedevita and Reyer, rivals separated by only a 240-kilometer drive, have played each other four times since December 2021, and the home team has won each one of those clashes, including Cedevita's 77-73 win this past February. Amazingly, in the two games between these two rivals last season, Cedevita center [Alen Omic, the EuroCup's all-time rebounding leader](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/stats/expanded/?size=25&viewType=traditional&statisticMode=accumulated&seasonMode=All&sortDirection=descending&statistic=totalRebounds), pulled down a combined 40 rebounds. Yes, you read that right. He had a career-high 21 rebounds in Venice, then 19 rebounds in the return fixture in Ljubljana. Add in the fact that this will be Cedevita's penultimate regular-season home game, with two veteran coaches Simone Pianigiani and Neven Spahija on respective benches, and this makes for a must-see showdown.

Watch the Game Highlights from Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Umana Reyer Venice, 02/01/2023

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs Umana Reyer Venice - Game Highlights_9047351.mp4

After 10 seasons in the EuroCup, ratiopharm Ulm will enter the 2023-24 season with a serious confidence boost after claiming its first major trophy ever, the German League crown. Ulm has been in and out of the EuroCup postseason over the last decade, never higher than the quarterfinals. But to aspire for more, it needs to get through some tough dates in regular season Group B. Here are some likely key matchups for Ulm.

 ratiopharm Ulm: 2023-24 games to watch 

After 10 seasons in the EuroCup, [ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/ratiopharm-ulm/roster/ulm/?season=2023-24) will enter the 2023-24 season with a serious confidence boost after claiming its [first major trophy ever, the German League crown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/ulm-claims-its-first-german-league-title/). Ulm has been in and out of the EuroCup postseason over the last decade, never higher than the quarterfinals. But to aspire for more, it needs to get through some tough dates in regular season [Group B](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/news/2023-24-bkt-eurocup-group-b-at-a-glance/). Here are some likely key matchups for Ulm.

Check out [Ulm's full schedule](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/ratiopharm-ulm/games/ulm/?season=2023-24)

### [Round 3 vs. 7bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/ratiopharm-ulm-7bet-lietkabelis-panevezys/U2023/29/#comparison)

These two like-minded playoffs aspirants finished neck-and-neck in their group last season. Ulm's home win in Round 11 – its first in four tries against Lietkabelis – proved the difference in the German club finishing third, one place higher. With less wiggle room to make the playoffs this year, expect Ulm and Lietkabelis to already be fighting over both wins and points this early in the regular season.

ratiopharm Ulm - 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys | Round 11 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[Round 11 vs. Dreamland Gran Canaria](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/ratiopharm-ulm-dreamland-gran-canaria/U2023/107/#comparison)

A visit from the defending champs in the middle of the regular season would be a solid test for Ulm under normal circumstances, but with the German club's former coach, Jaka Lakovic, on Gran Canaria's bench, this game's importance will go even higher. These teams are 2-2 against each other since they first met in fall of 2017. Each prevailed on the other's floor the last time they played there and the average score for the winning team in their four games has been 96 points, so expect some mid-season fireworks again from Ulm and Gran Canaria.

Watch the Game Highlights from ratiopharm Ulm vs. Herbalife Gran Canaria, 03/15/2022

ratiopharm Ulm vs Gran Canaria | Highlights | Round 15

[Round 16 vs. Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2023-24/buducnost-voli-podgorica-ratiopharm-ulm/U2023/157/#comparison)

This third-to-last game of the regular season could be a decisive one between two teams who have met five times already this decade. Buducnost leads their series 3-2, but the last two decisions went to Ulm, a 21-point win in Podgorica in the 2021-22 regular season and an easy home win to send the Montenegrins home from the eighthfinals last season. It is not hard to imagine that in the final stretch of the Group B race, Ulm and Buducnost will be fighting for an upper hand in the standings, and possibly even survival in the playoffs race.