### Ryan Schmidt, London head coach

"We are excited. It is a good chance for our organization and British basketball, a tough team from Italy, Trento, is coming over and we know we have a tough task. Hopefully we'll get a good turnout and good support. It's a great opportunity. It's been 15 years since a team from this country had a chance like this."

### Aaron Best, London player

"It's very exciting. It's big to have an English team in the EuroCup and representing the UK. This is such a big league, and seeing as it's been so long since this last happened, I think I am excited to be a part of that together with this great group of guys we have, to compete at the highest level in Europe."

### Fabio Bongi, Trento assistant coach

"We are happy with the performance we put on the court in the Italian League game against Varese on Sunday, we have shown toughness and 'die-hard mentality' despite the absences. Now we must try to recover some energy, as much as possible, and focus on our next opponent: here in London there is great anticipation, a team from the English capital returns to EuroCup after many years and there is great excitement about this event. The team we face is an expert team, made up of players who have performed in big leagues and first-tier cups: it is a group with physical tonnage and size, which moves the ball very well. We'll see if \[Sam\] Dekker will be out there, but beyond their star, the Londoners have a good roster. We will try to put the best version of ourselves back on the field to try to get the win."

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Pre-Game quotes: London vs. Trento

London Lions v Dolomiti Energia Trento (2022-10-18T18:30:00.000Z)

### Raoul Korner, Hamburg head coach

"Ankara is a completely new team that started much better than last season. So you can't draw any comparison to the games from last year's competition. They have a lot of quality in the roster, their key positions have very good individual qualities. In Tony Taylor one of their leaders came back from injury last weekend. They also have a lot of quality in the other guard positions and as well under the basket. But they are not that deep, they rotate with eight, a maximum of nine palyers. The main thing we have to pay attention to when rebounding is boxing out. It's not necessarily the size, but the athleticism of the centers that brings a lot of work for us to do."

### Lukas Meisner, Hamburg player

"We don't have time to think about the game from the weekend. We've analyzed the game, but now we're fully focused on Ankara. Our focus is only on tomorrow's game. We have to concentrate on our basics, especially in rebounding. We need a good position to get the ball back. We can only initiate our fast pace if we get the rebounds. We have to get used to the fact that we don't have much time between the two games. It will be like that for the entire season, tiredness shouldn’t be a problem."

Pre-Game quotes: Hamburg vs. Turk Telekom

Veolia Towers Hamburg v Turk Telekom Ankara (2022-10-18T17:30:00.000Z)

### Will Weaver, Paris head coach

"We're looking forward to hosting our first Eurocup game in Paris against an extremely deep & experienced team. I've been fortunate to coach and compete against several of their players & their talent will present a great challenged for our defense. I'm also excited for Paris to welcome Jeremy Evans to Halle Georges Carpentier."

### Dustin Sleva, Paris player

"We go into each game expecting to win. Hapoel Tel Aviv has a lot of talent, and so do we. It’s all about executing the game plan that the coaching staff gives us."

### Danny Franco, Hapoel head coach

"This will be the first away game of the season in any European competition for Hapoel Tel Aviv after an absence of many years. Definitely an exciting event for our club and fans. The opponent sets a very challenging standard of quality for us, We will learn a lot about ourselves in the upcoming game. We will bring our teamwork and determination. All of us, together - will do anything necessary to succeed in the challenge in the best possible way."

### Bar Timor, Hapoel player

"We are coming after an important win in the Israeli league, which especially emphasized our spirit. The schedule is tight and there is no time to think about the game that ended, the focus is already on the next game. Paris Basketball is a very good and talented team. They didn't start the French league well, but in the EuroCup they beat Ankara in Turkey - it just shows how different each game is in a season like this. Word about The fans? I get excited every time to see them and I know that some of them are already waiting for us in Paris and in the next two days more fans will join them. We will give everything so that the flight back home will be with a smile."

Pre-Game quotes: Paris vs. Hapoel

Paris Basketball v Hapoel Tel Aviv (2022-10-19T18:30:00.000Z)

EuroCup Fantasy Challenge tips: Good options to bounce back! 

A new 7DAYS EuroCup season is underway, and that means that EuroCup Fantasy Challenge is giving managers everywhere the chance to have a lot more fun while following the competition!

This time, we are recommending players who are worth fewer than 10 credits, allowing you to save some credits in order to add your favorite stars and get a high score! Here are some fantasy tips before Round 2.

**Fedor Zugic, ratiopharm Ulm (6.7 credits) –** Zugic is a young veteran in this third EuroCup season. He had a sensational performance in Round 1, getting 18 points on 7-for-8 two-point shooting and a PIR of 22 against Umana Reyer Venice. Zugic sees a lot of playing time and should see more stellar performances.

**Lukasz Kolenda, Slask Wroclaw (5.8 credits) –** When a player is on fire, it is almost mandatory to add him to your team. If that player is also inexpensive to buy, then it is a must. Kolenda played well in Gran Canaria, getting 23 points and a PIR of 18. He carried his momentum to the Polish League, getting 30 points and a PIR of 33. Buy him now!

Fedor Zugic, Lukasz Kolenda, Onuralp Bitim, Jerian Grant, and Tomislav Zubcic are featured in his week's article to help you improve your EuroCup Fantasy Challenge teams!

EuroCup Fantasy tips: Round 2

**Onuralp Bitim, Frutti Extra Bursaspor (9.4 credits) –** Bitim improved a lot during the 2021-22 EuroCup season and is not showing signs of slowing down. In Round 1, he had 16 points and a PIR of 16 in a road win against Cedevita. He went on to do even better in Turkish League action, getting 31 of Bursaspor's 68 points in a winning effort.

**Jerian Grant, Turk Telekom Ankara (9.2 credits) –** Another player who has been doing well lately will meet a high-scoring team like Hamburg. Grant had a PIR of 17 in his team's EuroCup opener, and did even better this weekend with 21 points, 8 assists and a PIR of 28 in a Turkish League game. Looks like a really solid choice at guard.

**Tomislav Zubcic, London Lions (10.5 credits)** – Ok, so he's a bit over the 10-credit barrier. But after Sam Dekker got injured early in London's Round 1 game in Tel Aviv, Zubcic stepped up big, getting a PIR of 16. If Dekker's ankle injury keeps him out, Zubcic should be London's main scoring reference, which gives him fantasy value.

**NOTES:**

\- This is the first time that these two teams have met in the EuroCup.

**FACTS:**

**Germani Brescia**

**Streaks**

Christian Burns has grabbed at least 5 rebounds in his last 8 EuroCup games.

**Season Rankings**

Amedeo Della Valle is ranked 17th among EuroCup players this season in average performance index rating with 19 per game.

Mike Cobbins is ranked first among EuroCup players this season in average blocks with 3 per game.

 

**Prometey Slobozhanske**

**Player Records**

DJ Kennedy posted his career high in assists with 5 for Prometey Slobozhanske against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on October 12, 2022.

DJ Kennedy posted his career high in steals with 6 for Prometey Slobozhanske against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on October 12, 2022.

DJ Kennedy posted his career high in offensive rebounds with 3 for Prometey Slobozhanske against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on October 12, 2022.

DJ Stephens posted his career high in performance index rating with 21 for Prometey Slobozhanske against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on October 12, 2022.

DJ Stephens posted his career high in points with 15 for Prometey Slobozhanske against 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys on October 12, 2022.

**Season Rankings**

Caleb Agada is ranked second among EuroCup players this season in average assists with 7 per game.

Caleb Agada is ranked second among EuroCup players this season in average steals with 4 per game.

Caleb Agada is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average performance index rating with 21 per game.

DJ Kennedy is ranked 13th among EuroCup players this season in average assists with 5 per game.

DJ Kennedy is ranked 17th among EuroCup players this season in average performance index rating with 19 per game.

DJ Kennedy is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average offensive rebounds with 3 per game.

DJ Kennedy is ranked first among EuroCup players this season in average steals with 6 per game.

DJ Stephens is ranked second among EuroCup players this season in average defensive rebounds with 9 per game.

DJ Stephens is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average performance index rating with 21 per game.

DJ Stephens is ranked sixth among EuroCup players this season in average total rebounds with 9 per game.

Dustin Hogue is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average offensive rebounds with 3 per game.

Dustin Hogue is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average total rebounds with 8 per game.

Gian Clavell is ranked 11th among EuroCup players this season in average performance index rating with 20 per game.

Gian Clavell is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average points with 20 per game.

Ondrej Balvin is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average offensive rebounds with 3 per game.

Game Notes and Facts: Germani Brescia vs. Prometey

Germani Brescia v Prometey Slobozhanske (2022-10-19T18:30:00.000Z)

**FACTS:**

**Paris Basketball**

**Player Records**

Amar Gegic posted his career high in performance index rating with 19 for Paris Basketball against Turk Telekom Ankara on October 11, 2022.

Amar Gegic posted his career high in points with 17 for Paris Basketball against Turk Telekom Ankara on October 11, 2022.

Amar Gegic posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 4 for Paris Basketball against Turk Telekom Ankara on October 11, 2022.

Axel Toupane posted his career high in minutes played with 36:51 for Paris Basketball against Turk Telekom Ankara on October 11, 2022.

**Season Rankings**

Amar Gegic is ranked 17th among EuroCup players this season in average index rating with 19 per game.

Dustin Sleva is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average offensive rebounds with 3 per game.

Ismael Kamagate is ranked first among EuroCup players this season in average blocks with 3 per game.

Ismael Kamagate is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average offensive rebounds with 3 per game.

Kyle Allman is ranked third among EuroCup players this season in average points with 22 per game.

Tyrone Wallace is ranked 12th among EuroCup players this season in average total rebounds with 7 per game.

Tyrone Wallace is ranked 13th among EuroCup players this season in average assists with 5 per game.

Tyrone Wallace is ranked 17th among EuroCup players this season in average performance index rating with 19 per game.

Tyrone Wallace is ranked sixth among EuroCup players this season in average defensive rebounds with 7 per game.

 

**Hapoel Tel Aviv**

**Season Rankings**

Chris Horton is ranked first among EuroCup players this season in average offensive rebounds with 6 per game.

Chris Horton is ranked first among EuroCup players this season in average total rebounds with 12 per game.

Chris Horton is ranked ninth among EuroCup players this season in average defensive rebounds with 6 per game.

Jaylen Hoard is ranked 12th among EuroCup players this season in average total rebounds with 7 per game.

Jaylen Hoard is ranked 17th among EuroCup players this season in average performance index rating with 19 per game.

Jaylen Hoard is ranked fourth among EuroCup players this season in average steals with 3 per game.

J'Covan Brown is ranked 11th among EuroCup players this season in average performance index rating with 20 per game.

J'Covan Brown is ranked ninth among EuroCup players this season in average points with 19 per game.

J'Covan Brown is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average assists with 6 per game.

JP Tokoto is ranked ninth among EuroCup players this season in average defensive rebounds with 6 per game.

Tomer Ginat is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average offensive rebounds with 3 per game.

Game Notes and Facts: Paris Basketball vs. Hapoel Tel Aviv

**NOTES:**

\- This is the first time that these two teams have ever met in the EuroCup.

**FACTS:**

**U-BT Cluj-Napoca**

**Player Records**

Andrija Stipanovic posted his career high in offensive rebounds with 5 for U-BT Cluj-Napoca against Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse on October 12, 2022.

**Player Records against Opponent**

Andrija Stipanovic posted his career high in blocks with 2 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Nanterre 92 on December 11, 2019.

Victor Sanders posted his career high in performance index rating with 22 for Umana Reyer Venice against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on March 23, 2022.

Victor Sanders posted his career high in points with 24 for Umana Reyer Venice against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on March 23, 2022.

Victor Sanders posted his career high in 3-pointers made with 7 for Umana Reyer Venice against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on March 23, 2022.

Victor Sanders posted his career high in free throws made with 4 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on December 8, 2020.

Victor Sanders posted his career high in defensive rebounds with 4 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on December 8, 2020.

Victor Sanders posted his career high in fouls drawn with 5 for Dolomiti Energia Trento against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on December 8, 2020.

**Season Rankings**

Andrija Stipanovic is ranked second among EuroCup players this season in average offensive rebounds with 5 per game.

Jordan Taylor is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average assists with 6 per game.

Leonardo Meindl is ranked 12th among EuroCup players this season in average total rebounds with 7 per game.

Leonardo Meindl is ranked ninth among EuroCup players this season in average defensive rebounds with 6 per game.

Leonardo Meindl is ranked ninth among EuroCup players this season in average points with 19 per game.

Leonardo Meindl is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average performance index rating with 21 per game.

Patrick Richard is ranked 13th among EuroCup players this season in average assists with 5 per game.

Patrick Richard is ranked ninth among EuroCup players this season in average defensive rebounds with 6 per game.

 

**Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana**

**Streaks**

Yogi Ferrell has scored at least 10 points in his last 11 EuroCup games.

Ferrell has recorded a PIR of at least 10 in his last 11 EuroCup games.

Edo Muric has hit at least 1 3-pointer in his last 5 EuroCup games.

**Player Records**

Rok Radovic posted his career high in performance index rating with 8 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Frutti Extra Bursaspor on October 12, 2022.

Rok Radovic had his career high in points with 7 for Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana against Frutti Extra Bursaspor on October 12, 2022.

**Season Rankings**

Edo Muric is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average defensive rebounds with 9 per game.

Edo Muric is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average total rebounds with 11 per game.

Yogi Ferrell is ranked 11th among qualified EuroCup players this season in average performance index rating with 20 per game.

Yogi Ferrell is ranked second among qualified EuroCup players this season in average assists with 7 per game.

**All-Time Rankings**

Alen Omic ranks second all-time among EuroCup players for performance index rating points, with a total of 1,655 during his career.

Alen Omic ranks second all-time among EuroCup players for rebounds, with a total of 741 during his career.

Game Notes and Facts: U-BT Cluj-Napoca vs. Cedevita

U-BT Cluj-Napoca v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2022-10-19T17:30:00.000Z)

**FACTS:**

**Frutti Extra Bursaspor**

**Streaks**

Derek Needham has scored at least 1 3-pointer in his last 16 EuroCup games.

Anthony Clemmons has collected at least 1 steal in his last 7 EuroCup games.

Clemmons has scored at least 11 points in his last 6 EuroCup games.

Onuralp Bitim has scored at least 12 points in his last 7 EuroCup games.

Bitim has hit at least 1 3-pointer in his last 7 EuroCup games.

Bitim has recorded a PIR of at least 11 in his last 5 EuroCup games.

**Player Records**

Unuralp Bitim posted his career high in assists with 5 for Frutti Extra Bursaspor against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on October 12, 2022.

Unuralp Bitim posted his career high in turnovers with 6 for Frutti Extra Bursaspor against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on October 12, 2022.

Anthony Clemmons posted his career high in points with 21 for Frutti Extra Bursaspor against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on October 12, 2022.

**Season Rankings**

Anthony Clemmons is ranked 11th among EuroCup players this season in average performance index rating with 20 per game.

Anthony Clemmons is ranked fifth among EuroCup players this season in average points with 21 per game.

Derek Needham is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average assists with 6 per game.

Onuralp Bitim is ranked 13th among EuroCup players this season in average assists with 5 per game.

Yigitcan Saybir is ranked fifth among EuroCup players this season in average performance index rating with 22 per game.

Yigitcan Saybir is ranked ninth among EuroCup players this season in average points with 19 per game.

Zach Auguste is ranked 12th among EuroCup players this season in average total rebounds with 7 per game.

Zach Auguste is ranked ninth among EuroCup players this season in average defensive rebounds with 6 per game.

Zach Auguste is ranked third among EuroCup players this season in average blocks with 2 per game.

 

**Joventut Badalona**

**Streaks**

William Howard has hit at least 1 3-pointer in his last 6 EuroCup games.

Ante Tomic has recorded a PIR of at least 10 in his last 6 EuroCup games.

**Player Records**

Yannick Kraag posted his career high in performance index rating with 9 for Joventut Badalona against Germani Brescia on October 11, 2022.

Yannick Kraag posted his career high in total rebounds with 5 for Joventut Badalona against Germani Brescia on October 11, 2022.

Yannick Kraag posted his career high in offensive rebounds with 3 for Joventut Badalona against Germani Brescia on October 11, 2022.

Ante Tomic posted his career high in defensive rebounds with 8 for Joventut Badalona against Germani Brescia on October 11, 2022.

**Season Rankings**

Ante Tomic is ranked fourth among EuroCup players this season in average defensive rebounds with 8 per game.

Ante Tomic is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average total rebounds with 8 per game.

Guillem Vives is ranked 13th among EuroCup players this season in average assists with 5 per game.

Henry Ellenson is ranked 11th among EuroCup players this season in average performance index rating with 20 per game.

Henry Ellenson is ranked 13th among EuroCup players this season in average points with 18 per game.

Pau Ribas is ranked second among EuroCup players this season in average assists with 7 per game.

Yannick Kraag is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average offensive rebounds with 3 per game.

Game Notes and Facts: Bursaspor vs. Joventut

Frutti Extra Bursaspor v Joventut Badalona (2022-10-19T17:00:00.000Z)

**NOTES:**

\- This is the fifth time that these two teams have met in the EuroCup.

\- The Spanish team has dominated this matchup, winning all four games.

\- Last season, Gran Canaria won at home, 81-62, when they faced off last.

**FACTS:**

**Promitheas Patras**

**Player Records**

Nikolaos Gkikas posted his career high in steals with 3 for Promitheas Patras against Dolomiti Energia Trento on October 12, 2022.

Trevis Simpson posted his career high in performance index rating with 25 for Promitheas Patras against Dolomiti Energia Trento on October 12, 2022.

Trevis Simpson posted his career high in points with 22 for Promitheas Patras against Dolomiti Energia Trento on October 12, 2022.

Trevis Simpson posted his career high in total rebounds with 5 for Promitheas Patras against Dolomiti Energia Trento on October 12, 2022.

Trevis Simpson posted his career high in 2-pointers made with 5 for Promitheas Patras against Dolomiti Energia Trento on October 12, 2022.

Trevis Simpson posted his career high in minutes played with 34:43 for Promitheas Patras against Dolomiti Energia Trento on October 12, 2022.

Trevis Simpson posted his career high in defensive rebounds with 5 for Promitheas Patras against Dolomiti Energia Trento on October 12, 2022.

**Player Records against Opponent**

Georgios Tanoulis posted his career high in fouls drawn with 5 for Promitheas Patras against Gran Canaria on November 4, 2020.

**Season Rankings**

Arnoldas Kulboka is ranked 13th among EuroCup players this season in average points with 18 per game.

Arnoldas Kulboka is ranked first among EuroCup players this season in average defensive rebounds with 10 per game.

Arnoldas Kulboka is ranked first among EuroCup players this season in average performance index rating with 31 per game.

Arnoldas Kulboka is ranked second among EuroCup players this season in average total rebounds with 11 per game.

Joe Young is ranked fourth among EuroCup players this season in average steals with 3 per game.

Joe Young is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average points with 20 per game.

Nikolaos Gkikas is ranked fourth among EuroCup players this season in average steals with 3 per game.

Trevis Simpson is ranked second among EuroCup players this season in average performance index rating with 25 per game.

Trevis Simpson is ranked third among EuroCup players this season in average points with 22 per game

 

**Gran Canaria**

**Streaks**

Ferran Bassas has hit at least 1 3-pointer in his last 18 EuroCup games.

Andrew Albicy has hit at least 1 3-pointer in his last 8 EuroCup games.

Albicy has dished out at least 3 assists in his last 22 EuroCup games.

Vitor Benite has hit at least 1 3-pointer in his last 7 EuroCup games.

**Player Records**

Damien Inglis posted his career high in free throws made with 5 for Gran Canaria against Slask Wroclaw on October 12, 2022.

Jovan Kljajic posted his career high in minutes played with 6:43 for Gran Canaria against Slask Wroclaw on October 12, 2022.

**Player Records against Opponent**

Nicolas Brussino posted his career high in assists with 4 for Gran Canaria against Promitheas Patras on January 26, 2022.

Nicolas Brussino posted his career high in steals with 3 for Gran Canaria against Promitheas Patras on January 26, 2022.

Miquel Salvo posted his career high in free throws made with 3 for Gran Canaria against Promitheas Patras on January 26, 2022.

John Shurna posted his career high in performance index rating with 26 for Gran Canaria against Promitheas Patras on October 26, 2021.

John Shurna posted his career high in defensive rebounds with 8 for Gran Canaria against Promitheas Patras on October 26, 2021.

John Shurna posted his career high in total rebounds with 11 for Gran Canaria against Promitheas Patras on October 26, 2021.

**Season Rankings**

AJ Slaughter is ranked first among EuroCup players this season in average points with 23 per game.

AJ Slaughter is ranked fourth among EuroCup players this season in average steals with 3 per game.

AJ Slaughter is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average performance index rating with 21 per game.

Aleksander Balcerowski is ranked third among EuroCup players this season in average blocks with 2 per game.

Aleksander Balcerowski is ranked third among EuroCup players this season in average offensive rebounds with 4 per game.

Ferran Bassas is ranked seventh among EuroCup players this season in average assists with 6 per game.

Khalifa Diop is ranked third among EuroCup players this season in average offensive rebounds with 4 per game.

Nicolas Brussino is ranked 12th among EuroCup players this season in average total rebounds with 7 per game.

Nicolas Brussino is ranked ninth among EuroCup players this season in average defensive rebounds with 6 per game.

**All-Time Rankings**

AJ Slaughter ranks fifth all-time among EuroCup players for points, with a total of 1217 in his career.

Oliver Stevic ranks fifth all-time among EuroCup players for rebounds, with a total of 474 in his career.

Andrew Albicy ranks second all-time among EuroCup players for assists, with a total of 432 in his career.

Andrew Albicy ranks seventh all-time among EuroCup players for steals, with a total of 118 in his career.

Game Notes and Facts: Promitheas Patras vs. Gran Canaria

Promitheas Patras v Gran Canaria (2022-10-19T16:30:00.000Z)