Besiktas GAIN Istanbul has announced the signing of Sertac Sanli.

Sertac Sanli returns home to Besiktas

[Besiktas GAIN Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/besiktas-gain-istanbul/bes/) has announced the signing of [Sertac Sanli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/sertac-sanli/002968/), who has penned a contract for the remainder of the season.

Sanli (2.12 meters, 34 years old) spent the first half of the season with [Dubai Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/dubai-basketball/dub/), where he averaged 2.4 points and 1.0 rebound per game in a limited role across seven EuroLeague appearances.

In joining Besiktas, the Turkish big man returns to the club where he played between 2016 and 2018. That was his last stop before moving to Anadolu Efes Istanbul, where he became a EuroLeague champion in 2021. He then added a second EuroLeague title to his name with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in 2025.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Resmi Açıklama | Sertaç Şanlı<br><br>Beşiktaş GAİN Takımımız, milli pivot Sertaç Şanlı ile sözleşme imzaladı.<br><br>Transfer çalışmalarını sürdüren Beşiktaş GAİN Takımımız, daha önce de formamızı giyen tecrübeli pivot Sertaç Şanlı’yı yeniden kadrosuna kattı.<br><br>2016/17 ile 2017/18… <a href="https://t.co/44EtrhY2Gk">pic.twitter.com/44EtrhY2Gk</a></p>&mdash; Beşiktaş GAİN (@BJK_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJK_Basketbol/status/2011112491045245330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sanli brings a wealth of experience to Besiktas, as well as a winning mindset having been to six straight editions of the EuroLeague Final Four (Efes 2019, 2021; FC Barcelona 2022, 2023; Fenerbahce 2024, 2025). 

At Besiktas, he will provide competition for starting center [Ante Zizic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ante-zizic/004554/), who is averaging 12.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.0 assist per night in the EuroCup this season, and backup [Ismael Kamagate](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ismael-kamagate/011926/).

Having played 210 times in the EuroLeague for Galatasaray Istanbul (2011-12), Efes, Barcelona, Fenerbahce and Dubai, Sanli will compete in the EuroCup for the first time since the 2015-16 campaign, when he represented Trabzonspor. His only other experience in the EuroCup came with Galatasaray during the 2010-11 and 2012-13 seasons.

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He previously played for the club between 2016 and 2018

Check out how the teams performed in Round 14 of the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup season.

Game Center: Round 14

## Wednesday, January 14

### [Turk Telekom Ankara 88-63 London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/turk-telekom-ankara-london-lions/U2025/136/)

Turk Telekom stepped up two gears in the second half after a lackluster first to breeze past London Lions, who dominated the boards in the opening 20 minutes (22-15) but fizzed out after the interval. The home team improved to 9-5 in Group B and edged closer to securing a postseason spot while the Lions dropped to 5-9 and now have only a slim chance of avoiding an early exit after losing four of their last five.

London led by as many as 10 points (18-28) in the second quarter and held a slender 30-32 advantage at the interval but the tide turned straight after the break as Turk Telekom conjured a 13-1 run. The rampant hosts were 60-42 ahead at the end of the third quarter and breezed through the fourth for a comfortable win.

Uros Trifunovic paced Turk Telekom with 16 points on 4-of-5 shooting from deep, Kyle Allman racked up 10 points and 4 assists and Marko Simonovic netted 6 points to go with 13 rebounds. At the other end, Ciaran Sandy stood out for the Lions with 12 points, as the visitors shot 6-of-32 from deep.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Evimizde galibiyet bizim! 💪<br><br>Maç sonucu: Türk Telekom 88 - 63 London Lions <a href="https://t.co/W5m2ThgWH3">pic.twitter.com/W5m2ThgWH3</a></p>&mdash; Türk Telekom Basketbol (@TT_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/TT_Basketbol/status/2011498803715535313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


### [ratiopharm ulm 88-76 NINERS Chemnitz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/ratiopharm-ulm-niners-chemnitz/U2025/140/)

Ulm revived its hopes for the playoffs by knocking off German rival Chemintz 88-76 to snap a four-game home losing streak. Ulm lost a 12-point lead but reclaimed control with a 10-2 fourth quarter run to improve to 6-8 in Group B with its first win at ratiopharm arena since November 5. The 12-point win was also enough for Ulm to take the tiebreaker against Chemnitz.

Ulm, losers of six of its previous seven games, was paced by Christopher Ledlum with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Tobias Jensen added 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Malik Osborne had 15 points and 11 rebounds. Chemnitz saw its four-game winning streak end to fall to 7-7 despite Amadou Sow scoring 20 points and Kevin Yebo contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">You brought the noise. 𝙒𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙪𝙣𝙠𝙨. ✈️<br><br>🎟️ Sichert euch jetzt die letzten Tickets für das nächste Heimspiel 👉 <a href="https://t.co/Uea0v044FG">https://t.co/Uea0v044FG</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/uuulmer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#uuulmer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/weareone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#weareone</a> | 📸 Harry Langer <a href="https://t.co/42avEryqNS">pic.twitter.com/42avEryqNS</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/2011533514345496847?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Buducnost VOLI Podgorica 95-81 Lietkabelis Panevezys](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/buducnost-voli-podgorica-lietkabelis-panevezys/U2025/138/)

Buducnost claimed a 95-81 home win over Lietkabelis at Moraca Sports Center to improve to 9-5 in Group B and maintaining its position in the playoff race. Lietkabelis dropped to 3-11. After a fast-paced and evenly contested first quarter, Lietkabelis took control in the second quarter, leading by as many as 8 points behind efficient scoring in the paint led by Fardaws Aimaq. Buducnost responded in the third quarter with improved defense to retake the lead. In the fourth, Buducnost maintained defensive pressure and combined effective outside shooting with strong defensive execution to pull away and close out the game.

Axel Bouteille led Buducnost with 22 points, Nikola Tanaskovic scored 20 points, Rasheed Sulaimon 17 points and Yogi Ferrell finished with 10 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds. For Lietkabelis, Aimaq led the way with 19 points and 4 rebounds, Paulius Danusevicius added 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Michael Flowers scored 13 points.

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### [Aris Thessaloniki Betsson 77-96 Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/aris-thessaloniki-betsson-hapoel-midtown-jerusalem/U2025/135/)

Table-topping Jerusalem comfortably downed Aris on Wednesday night at the Palais De Sports. Taking control of the contest from the very start, the Israeli team only tightened their grip throughout to come away with the 19-point victory to make it 11 consecutive wins. With the result, the already-qualified Jerusalem moved to 12-2 for the EuroCup season, while Igor Milicic’s men face a fight for postseason basketball at 7-7.

Reigning EuroCup MVP Jared Harper added 5 dimes to his 17-point scoring performance for the winners. Khadeen Carrington picked up 17 points of his own. Cassius Winston, Anthony Lamb and Yovel Zoosman also finished on double figures in scoring. The visitors won the game on the glass, finishing with 13 more rebounds than their opponents. Bryce Jones paced the Aris attack with 17 points. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">הספירה נמשכת 🤘🏼 11/11<br>מוצ״ש חוזרים לארנה הפועל! <a href="https://t.co/iNiiuPF4Uu">pic.twitter.com/iNiiuPF4Uu</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Jerusalem BC (@JerusalemBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JerusalemBasket/status/2011528172261822814?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse 99-103 Besiktas GAIN Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/cosea-jl-bourg-en-bresse-besiktas-gain-istanbul/U2025/139/)

In a clash of Group B's best, Besiktas had to battle in the final minute to edge JL Bourg 99-103 at Ekinox in Round 14. Besiktas improved to 10-4 in the standings and has a 2-0 record against Bourg, which leads Group B at 11-3 with four games remaining in this stage.

Ante Zizic led the winners with 26 points on 9 of 10 two-point shooting. Jonah Mathews added 21 points, Brynton Lemar had 17 while Anthony Brown got 10 for Besiktas. Darius McGhee paced Bourg with 25 points, but committed 2 costly turnovers in the final minutes. Both Gach added 17, Adam Mokoka scored 15 and Kevin Kokila got 12 for the hosts. It all came down to the final 12.3 seconds, in which Lemar and Brown each hit free throws to seal a truly outstanding game. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Nefes kesen maçta galibiyet bizim! 😎<br><br>Cosea JL Bourg-En-Bresse 99-103 Beşiktaş GAİN | Maç Sonucu<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheBlackEagleRises?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheBlackEagleRises</a> 🦅 <a href="https://t.co/4JN54JFuip">pic.twitter.com/4JN54JFuip</a></p>&mdash; Beşiktaş GAİN (@BJK_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJK_Basketbol/status/2011543378216042902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Umana Reyer Venice 103-76 Slask Wroclaw](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/umana-reyer-venice-slask-wroclaw/U2025/131/)

Reyer enjoyed a strong performance as it defeated visiting Slask 103-76 at Palasport Taliercio on Wednesday evening. The home team quickly built a double-digit advantage and led 31-21 after the first quarter and 55-44 at halftime, thanks to impressive showings from Denzel Valentine and Chris Horton. Reyer continued to widen the gap, reaching a game-high 27-point lead at the end of the game. With the victory, Reyer secured its fifth consecutive win and improved its record to 8-6. Meanwhile, while Slask suffered its sixth straight loss, dropping to 4-10 and remaining winless on the road for the season.

Alessandro Lever and Carl Wheatle led Reyer with 19 points each. Horton posted a double-double of 15 points and 14 rebounds and Valentine tallied 14 points and 10 boards. RJ Cole added 12 points and 7 assists for the winners. Kadre Gray had 15 points to pace Slask and Angel Nunez, Issuf Sanon and Jakub Urbaniak poured in 12, 12 and 11, respectively, in the losing effort.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">103 a 76 è il risultato finale di 40&#39; di gioco al Taliercio con la Reyer che porta ben 5 giocatori in doppia cifra e continua la striscia di vittorie in casa in EuroCup <a href="https://t.co/lS7oiTzbPz">pic.twitter.com/lS7oiTzbPz</a></p>&mdash; Reyer Venezia (@REYER1872) <a href="https://twitter.com/REYER1872/status/2011542774009753917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Tuesday, January 13

### [Bahcesehir College Istanbul 92-96 BAXI Manresa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/bahcesehir-college-istanbul-baxi-manresa/U2025/134/)

Manresa suffered a massive collapse but managed to survive and beat second placed Bahcesehir College Istanbul 92-96 on the road to continue its strong run of results. Manresa led by 17 points after three quarters but watched Bahcesehir take the lead the lead in the final minute. Retin Obasohan’s basket saved the day, and Manresa improved to 8-6 in Group A - including five wins in its last six games.

The Spanish side has scored at least 93 points in six of its last seven games, being led by Obasohan with 20 points, Ferran Bassas had 19 points and Agustin Ubal collected 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Bahcesehir dropped to 9-5 after having won three of its last four games. Malachi Flynn paced the hosts with 21 points, Trevion Williams had 20 points and 9 rebounds and Tyler Cavanaugh contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">🦸‍♂️ 𝑫𝑰𝑺𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑺𝑨𝑻𝑺 𝑫&#39;𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑶𝑰𝑺<br>😱 Amb baixes, a la pista d&#39;un dels més poderosos...!<br>📍 Però la 8⃣ a l&#39;<a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroCup</a> cap a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Manresa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Manresa</a>!<br>🫡 Enhorabona EQUIP!<br><br>🔝 AGUS 14 PTS - 5 REB - 4 ASS<br>⚡️ Obasohan 20 PTS - 4 ASS - 21 VAL<br>🎯 Bassas 19 PTS - 5/9 T3<br>🏹 Reyes 15 PTS - 17 VAL <a href="https://t.co/NoTxFtiVc5">pic.twitter.com/NoTxFtiVc5</a></p>&mdash; BAXI Manresa (@BasquetManresa) <a href="https://twitter.com/BasquetManresa/status/2011145712093053214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Neptunas Kleipeda 85-104 Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/neptunas-klaipeda-cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/U2025/133/)

Cedevita Olimpija secured a comfortable 85-104 road win over Neptunas at Klaipeda's Svyturio Arena on Tuesday night, improving to 9-5 in Group A, while Neptunas dropped to 6-8. Cedevita controlled the opening quarter, building an early lead of up to 15 points. Neptunas answered in the second quarter, outscoring the visitors 25-23 behind Zane Waterman to cut into the deficit. From the third quarter on, Cedevita took control inside, extending the margin to 13. A strong fourth quarter, in which the visitors stretched the lead to as many as 22 points, allowed Cedevita to close out the game.

Umoja Gibson led the way for the winners with 25 points and 4 assists. DJ Stewart added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, David Skara finished with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, Jaka Blazic posted 16 points and 7 rebounds, and Aleksej Nikolic scored 12 points. For Neptunas, Zane Waterman recorded 15 points and 7 rebounds, Donatas Tarolis added 13 points and 6 rebounds, Arnas Velicka contributed 12 points and 4 assists, and Egidijus Mockevicius tallied with 10 points and 5 rebounds.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">FULL TIME | Important road win in Klaipeda for the Dragons!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZmajevaDruzina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZmajevaDruzina</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DragonFamily?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DragonFamily</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadToGreatness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadToGreatness</a> <a href="https://t.co/YsAIMPALNA">pic.twitter.com/YsAIMPALNA</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana - English (@KKCedOL_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL_EN/status/2011149357551325452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [U-BT Cluj-Napoca 103-92 Veolia Towers Hamburg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/u-bt-cluj-napoca-veolia-towers-hamburg/U2025/132/)

Club comfortably bested Hamburg on Tuesday night at the BT Arena, 103-92. Controlling the pace of play for the majority of the contest, the Romanian champs earned the 11-point victory. The result means that Hamburg will finish winless on the road in EuroCup and return home with a 0-14 record, where it will play out its final four games. On the other hand, fourth-placed Cluj moves to 8-6 for the season, as it continues to jostle for playoff placement.

Daron Russell ran the show for Mihai Silvasan’s men, adding 5 boards and 4 dishes to his impressive 23-point scoring display, while shooting at a clip of 8-16 from the field. Mitchell Creek also put up major numbers for the hosts, finishing the game with 20 points, 4 assists and 5 rebounds. Bolstering the offense further, Nighael Ceaser, Karel Guzman and Dusan Miletic also finished on double figures.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">That’s a wrap for tonight 🎬 See you on Saturday for the game against <a href="https://twitter.com/dubaibasket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dubaibasket</a> 🤩 <a href="https://t.co/BlSpdlCtec">pic.twitter.com/BlSpdlCtec</a></p>&mdash; U-BT Cluj-Napoca (@UBTCluj) <a href="https://twitter.com/UBTCluj/status/2011153708055449973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


### [Dolomiti Energia Trento 88-87 Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/dolomiti-energia-trento-panionios-cosmorama-travel-athens/U2025/137/)

Trento snatched victory from the jaws of defeat after Khalif Battle sank a buzzer-beating floater to delight the home fans. The win saw the hosts improve to 8-6 in Group B while the Greek side dropped to 2-12, having wiped out a 19-point deficit and coming agonizingly close to staging an upset. 

Trento cruised through the opening half as the Italian team dominated the boards 28-12 - including 17 offensive rebounds - in the opening 20 minutes. The tide turned after the break as the visitors took the third quarter 13-32 with Joe Thomasson lethal from long range, propelling Panionios to a 76-81 lead with only a few minutes left in the contest. Trento then dug deep to force the final twist, staying firmly in a postseason spot while Panionios remained rooted to the bottom of the group.

DJ Steward paced Trento on 16 points and Jordan Bayehe added 15 to go with 6 boards, while Devante Jones racked up 11 and 8 assists. Battle sank 10 points as Peyton Aldridge amassed 8 points and as many boards. At the other end, Giorgos Tsampouris led Panionios with 19 points, Thomasson added 17 and Matt Lewis 14.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">That was crazyyyyyy🖤🦅 <a href="https://t.co/bU8Y3aj9tU">pic.twitter.com/bU8Y3aj9tU</a></p>&mdash; Dolomiti Energia Trento (@AquilaBasketTN) <a href="https://twitter.com/AquilaBasketTN/status/2011185165180252527?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Game Center: Besiktas, Jerusalem grab key road wins; Ulm, Reyer, Buducnost, Turk Telekom triumph at home

Umana Reyer Venice v Slask Wroclaw (2026-01-14T19:00:00.000Z)

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse v Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (2026-01-14T18:30:00.000Z)

ratiopharm ulm v NINERS Chemnitz (2026-01-14T18:00:00.000Z)

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica v Lietkabelis Panevezys (2026-01-14T18:00:00.000Z)

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson v Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem (2026-01-14T18:00:00.000Z)

Turk Telekom Ankara v London Lions (2026-01-14T16:00:00.000Z)

Dolomiti Energia Trento v Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens (2026-01-13T19:00:00.000Z)

Neptunas Klaipeda v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2026-01-13T17:00:00.000Z)

U-BT Cluj-Napoca v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2026-01-13T17:00:00.000Z)

Bahcesehir College Istanbul v BAXI Manresa (2026-01-13T16:00:00.000Z)

Check out what the protagonists are saying ahead of Round 14 of the 2025-26 EuroCup season.

Round 14: Pregame quotes and injury reports

## Wednesday, January 14

### Turk Telekom Ankara vs. London Lions (17:00 CET)

**Tautvydas Sabonis, London head coach**

"A tough game. Tough match up, very good team, playing good basketball. Very varied team, with a lot of experience, we gotta be ready to be mentally tough and ready to do what we’re supposed to do. They got \[Jaleen\] Smith, \[Kyle\] Allman, \[Dogus\] Ozdemiroglu, both bigs are good, we’ve gotta be prepared for a physical game and most importantly, box out.”

**Shavar Reynolds, London guard**

“Big game. Good team, a lot of experience, a lot of vets, hopefully we can fix the mistakes we made first game; they killed us on the offensive glass. So hopefully we can fix that and honestly, just go out and play hard. We’ve got to box out, they’re very good at rebounding, thinking they’re top at free throws in both attempts and makes so we gotta be cautious with our fouls and just play London basketball.”

### ratiopharm ulm vs. NINERS Chemnitz (19:00 CET)

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### Buducnost VOLI Podgorica vs. Lietkabelis Panevezys (19:00 CET)

**Andrej Zakelj, Buducnost head coach**

"I think Lietkabelis is playing better than in the first part of the season. They have added two new players, so we can definitely expect a tough game. They are currently in good form - they beat Ulm on the road and played a strong game against Bourg. Like every EuroCup match, this one is also a battle for a better position in the group. We are playing at home, we know our opponent, and it’s up to us to show much more desire, toughness, and focus than in the previous game. Only by doing that can we secure the win."

**Nikola Tanaskovic, Buducnost center**

"We are facing a tough game against a physically strong and very solid team. We need to protect our rim and control their offensive rebounds, as they cause a lot of problems there. They have excellent shooters, so it’s important for us to play with energy, stay aggressive, and deliver a strong performance. I invite all the fans to come and support us so we can bring it home."

### Aris Thessaloniki Betsson vs. Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem (19:00 CET)

**Igor Milicic, Aris head coach**

"Hapoel is definitely one of the strongest teams in the competition. A week ago they beat Hapoel Tel Aviv by 15 points, a team that is first in the EuroLeague. They play very solid basketball, and they demolished Manresa and Slask Wroclaw in Poland. We know we are facing a very good team. We have our own game plan, and we want to improve our game. Most importantly, we want to keep the tempo low. To do that, one of the keys will be not allowing second-chance points and not sending them to the free-throw line. We have to be smart in these areas of the game."

**Kostas Antetokounmpo, Aris center**

"Hapoel is definitely a very good team, so it will be a tough game. However, I believe we will give our best and step onto the court determined to get the win. Sometimes you have to dive straight into the deep end. It’s something that will help me, and I’m truly ready for the opportunity that lies ahead."

### Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse vs. Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (19:30 CET)

**Frederic Fauthoux, Bourg head coach**

“Besiktas is a team that plays with a lot of intensity. We learned a lot in the first game against them; the level of play was very high. This game will be a real contest against the competition favorites. For us, the stakes are clear: either confirm our first place or be overtaken by this team. That’s how I see this game... It will be a very tough game, that’s for sure, but also a very interesting one to play. We’re facing one of the best offenses in the competition, with a huge amount of talent in every position. We’ll have to be very solid, relying on our defense, which has been our strength since the start of the season. But that won’t be enough. We’ll also have to be more effective at both ends of the floor. That’s how we can win.”

**Kevin Kokila, Bourg center**

“The games following the defeat against Besiktas allowed us to gain experience and better manage this type of opponent and the pressure of the game. We are better prepared now; we know their strengths and we know what to expect. It will be a very tough game against a team aiming for the title, with great players at every position. If we want to go as far as possible in this competition, we have to beat this kind of team. There will also be a big battle inside. We will have to fight for rebounds, for every ball, and stay focused and determined to get the win.”

### Umana Reyer Venice vs. Slask Wroclaw (20:00 CET)

**Neven Spahija, Reyer head coach**

"After a bitter loss, the team returned to the court to work and prepare for the game against Slask. They are a good team that runs, scores a lot of points, and is very dangerous. However, we want to continue our path, forget the last 2 or 3 minutes played against Virtus, and continue to compete at the maximum level, together with our fans."

**RJ Cole, Reyer guard**

"We need to react and be mentally stronger, continuing to play the way we have been lately. In my opinion, we are playing very well. We are playing as a team on both offense and defense. We want to continue our journey by learning from our mistakes and following the game plan with focus, from start to finish."

## Tuesday, January 13

### Neptunas Kleipeda vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (18:00 CET)

**Zvezdan Mitrovic, Cedevita Olimpija head coach**

"Every game in the EuroCup is important for us. We remember that Neptunas beat us relatively convincingly in Ljubljana in the first game. We expect a very tough game against a team that is extremely effective on its home court. Our opponents do not stand out defensively, but they are very efficient offensively, averaging over 90 points per game. This will be a big challenge for us. We can’t seem to get fully healthy, but despite that we must show good defensive play, because our opponents are very high quality offensively, as they proved in Stožice, where they scored 34 points already in the first quarter. Tough defense and better, smarter offensive play – we will try to do everything in our power to put in a good performance."

**DJ Stewart, Cedevita Olimpija guard**

"We are aware of the importance of the game, and at the same time we know that the matchup against Neptunas will be demanding. In the first head-to-head game we dug ourselves a hole early, and then tried to climb out of it for the entire game. Our goal is to step onto the court more aggressive, with more energy, and to play better defense in order to record a win."

### U-BT Cluj-Napoca vs. Veolia Towers Hamburg (18:00 CET)

**Mihai Silvasan, Cluj head coach**

"This is a game where we are big favorites on paper, but Hamburg has caused problems for many teams, not everyone has had an easy time against them. They've also changed some players recently, they seem to be performing better, and they’ve managed to win a few games in Germany. The main point is that we cannot afford to be relaxed or treat this game as a guaranteed victory. We must play good basketball, bring the necessary intensity, and win it on the court, because that’s where games are won, not through talk or because of the standings."

**Iverson Molinar, Cluj guard**

"The atmosphere is great and we have a team with a lot of character. We know exactly what we need to do in these next few games. Tomorrow’s match is crucial, so we’re coming in with the right attitude, to play as hard as we can and get the win. Playing on the road is tough, it’s my first season in EuroCup and I’m learning just how difficult it is to win away games. I feel we were a bit sloppy in the last game, but now it’s time to regroup and give it our all. I love the fans here in Cluj, for me, they are among the best in the EuroCup."

**Benka Barloschky, Hamburg head coach**

"I like the EuroCup and I also enjoy traveling to other European cities to play against the best teams on the continent. That’s why I’m a little sad that this is our last EuroCup trip of the season. Because of the weather, we first canceled Friday’s practice, then used the weekend time for ourselves. It’s also good for us to have a few consecutive days to train with full focus. The personnel situation is slowly improving. Niklas \[Wimberg\] is fully back, Osaro \[Rich\] will also make the trip. Zsombor \[Maronka\] is making slight progress, but he will stay in Hamburg."

**LJ Thorpe, Hamburg guard**

"It’s our last EuroCup trip, so we can play freely. That’s a good opportunity to show that we can win, too. I’m really looking forward to the last trip, even though I know we’re facing a strong opponent. I have great respect for Russell and Creek; we all do on the team. We have to defend them collectively; just one of us won’t be able to stop them. I hope we can give them a tough fight."

### Dolomiti Energia Trento vs. Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens (20:00 CET)

**Fabio Bongi, Trento assistant coach**

"We are facing Panionios, a team that, despite the recent coaching change, is going through a good run of form, as shown by their two consecutive wins in the EuroCup and in the league. Compared to the first leg, they have changed a lot and are finding good team chemistry. On our side, we want to be ready for this intense period, which will see us involved both in the league and in the cup, and we are approaching the game with great motivation. Panionios can rely on an extremely strong and well-balanced backcourt, with players who have different characteristics: some capable of creating off the dribble and others with great scoring ability, such as \[Joe\] Thomasson, who joined recently but has already been very impactful. In the frontcourt, they have a versatile and physical group of big men, with players like \[Rocky\] Kreuser and \[Georgios\] Tsalmpouris, who can be effective both near the basket and from outside. In addition, they are playing very aggressive and energetic defense, especially on the perimeter, and we will need to maintain a very high level of focus throughout the entire game."

**Selom Mawugbe, Trento center**

"We are facing a tough and very important challenge in our journey against Panionios Athens, who come into the game on the back of two consecutive wins. The first game was very balanced and we managed to come out on top, but since then their team has changed a lot and we know they will take the court with great hunger. We need to set the tone from the opening tip and sustain it for all 40 minutes, playing together, in order to earn a win that would be crucial for us. We are fully involved in the playoff race, which is one of our goals, and we must be ready to do whatever it takes to win. We can’t look at the standings: in a competition like the EuroCup every team is strong and always plays to get the best possible result."

Check out what the protagonists are saying ahead of Round 14 of the 2025-26 EuroCup season

Round 14: Pregame quotes

As part of Euroleague Basketball’s annual mid-season survey, General Managers in the BKT EuroCup offered their views on the season so far. At the halfway mark, GMs discussed their projected finalists, the standout performer in the MVP race, the EuroCup player they would most want to sign, and the team that has surprised them most. Here’s what they had to say.

The BKT EuroCup GMs' mid-season survey is in!

Ricky Lindo of Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse talks about his first EuroCup season, the team’s early playoff qualification, and his journey through Finland and Israel to one of the competition’s top clubs.
Ricky Lindo, JL Bourg-en-Bresse, EuroCup interview, EuroCup 2025-26, basketball Q&A, Javier Gancedo, EuroCup playoffs, Bourg basketball city.


Ricky Lindo, Bourg: ‘We’ve got to keep showing we’re number one’ 

[Ricky Lindo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/ricardo-lindo/013902/) has been a key contributor for Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse in his first BKT EuroCup season, helping the team secure a playoff berth with five games to spare. The big man has averaged 7.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and is seventh in the competition with 1.0 blocks per game. After stints in Finland and Israel, Lindo is thriving in France and embracing the challenge of competing against top teams across Europe. In this conversation with Javier Gancedo, Lindo reflects on Bourg’s success, his journey through European basketball, and the mindset needed to finish strong.

 

**Hello Ricky. Last week you beat Lietkabelis and qualified for the postseason with five games left. Lietkabelis came back, but you held on to your lead. How important was that win?**

"Thanks. Very important. We were able to just lock in on our defensive plan and our offensive plan. Coach really emphasized us passing the ball, not to keep it stagnant, and since he always likes to preach that we have the best defense in the EuroCup, he wanted to preach that we continue to show that even on the road against a very solid team like Lietkabelis. So that's really all we did, stayed locked in, stayed focused."

 

**This is your first EuroCup season after previous stops in Israel and Finland. How do you like playing against so many good teams all around Europe?**

"It's really great to play against good teams and especially more than once a week. So if you lose a game, you don't even have to worry about thinking about it, you just move on to the next game. I like that and it's great to be able to showcase my skills against good teams, not just in France, but all across Europe: Italy, London, Germany a few times... So it's great to play against good competition around Europe."

Ricky Lindo is in his first BKT EuroCup season wth Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse 

Ricky Lindo: Best of Rounds 1-13

**You were in Finland two years ago, playing against your current teammate Both Gach. Two years later, you are teammates on one of the best teams in the EuroCup.**

"We talk about that all the time. It's great because we battled against each other a few times in Finland, so I already knew how good he was as an offensive and defensive player, even before we even signed here and bonded together. He already knew how good of a player I was, so when we saw that we signed with the same team, it was immediately 'Okay, the team knows what they're doing and we're going to have a good season'."

 

**In Finland, his team beat your team in the playoffs. Does that give him bragging rights?**

"He doesn't talk about it too much, but he does have bragging rights, yeah."

 

**Bourg-en-Bresse is a basketball city. The club made it to the 2024 EuroCup Finals. What is it like to play in a town that breathes basketball?**

"It's great! It is a small town, which means everybody knows you. Everybody is a fan. Everybody wants you to succeed. Everybody wants to see you happy. It's great to focus on basketball, there are no outside distractions other than basketball at all, so it's just great. And I guess you guys can see it because we've won a lot of games here in EuroCup and also in France. We lost \[on Saturday\] night \[in the French League against Strasbourg\], but there are still a lot more games to be played."

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**And the best one might be against Besiktas, which is second in the group and beat you by 30 points in Istanbul. A win would probably make you the group winners. How much are you looking forward to the game?**

"I'm really looking forward to the game, especially since the last time we played Besiktas, like you said, we lost to them at their place by a lot. So not even about the standings or anything, but just to get our pride back, just to make sure they know we are not going to let them steamroll over. Those losses like that, we always just put them in the back of our mind. We don't forget what we learned from them, and then we just try to do better the next time."

 

**I wanted to ask you about Coach Fauthoux, who took Bourg to the EuroCup Finals in 2024. How is it play for him, knowing that he was an elite player for many years?**

"It's great to know that he knows what it's like to play, what it's like to be a player, because he knows what it's like to have a long training schedule, road games every other week. So he knows what it's like on the body. Also for him to be the coach of the national team is also really good to know, because he coaches a lot of really good French players. Wemby \[Victor Wembanyama\], Elie Okobo, Alex Sarr, Zaccahrie Risacher and players like that. So it's good to know that he has coached good players like that before. That means I get to learn a lot from him, too."

“Playing in Finland was great for my career. I was able to showcase a lot more of my offensive ability than I ever have before.”

**How difficult was it to make the decision to start your professional career in Finland? After you finished your college career at George Washington, what opportunities did you have?**

"Playing in Finland was great for my career. I was able to showcase a lot more of my offensive ability than I ever have before, even in college. So that was great to put some film out there, put some stats out there, and then to be able to move up into the Israeli league, which is really respected. A lot of former NBA guys were there. Two EuroLeague teams are there now, and then a bunch of BCL and EuroCup teams are there. So you know you are going to play against good competition every other week. It's just good to know that I was able to keep stepping up. And then now, obviously, here in Bourg, one of the best EuroCup teams, it's good to know that I keep leveling up and hopefully keep doing that even for next year as well."

 

**The EuroCup must be big in Bourg after the 2024 Finals. How much of a star are you in Bourg?**

"I do get stopped sometimes at the grocery store. Some kids like to take pictures. I'm walking around and they just take pictures and ask for autographs. So I get stopped every once in a while, but not all the time. Also, the club is great. They are very professional. They know what they are doing."

 

**Bourg is 11-2 and it is now legit to dream big. What will be important for the team in these last five regular-season games and the start of the playoffs?**

"What's really important is that we keep the mindset of being a top team. We’ve got to keep showing these teams that we are number one for a reason. Even if there are five games left, we've got to make sure we don't lose focus and keep the good momentum towards the playoffs. Everybody is excited, but we are still focused."

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The Bourg big man discusses qualifying for the EuroCup playoffs, his European journey, and the pride of playing in a basketball city. 

Discover five smart, budget-friendly player recommendations for Round 14 of the BKT EuroCup Fantasy Challenge. 

Fantasy tips: Under-the-radar picks for Round 14

Another week, another round closer to the end of the BKT EuroCup Regular Season. The best teams in the competition are getting in the best shape possible to finish the round-robin stage soon, which means a lot can happen in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge, too. As always, I am not going to suggest the biggest names in the competition (if you don't own [Jared Harper](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jared-harper/011970/) of Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem, you possibly should), but rather those who might give you an opportunity to surprise your opponents and climb spots in private leagues and in the overall standings. Here are five players I like for Round 14. 

Kevin Kokila, Nikola Tanaskovic, Joe Thomasson, Ross Willliams and RJ Cole are featured in this week's article. 

EuroCup Fantasy tips: Round 14

### RJ Cole, Umana Reyer Venice (12.4 credits) 

Reyer has been on a roll lately and it is only logical that I have recommended some of its players lately. [R.J. Cole](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/rj-cole/013929/) is making things happen at point guard; He’s averaged 14.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists for a PIR of 20.0 in his last two games. A high-scoring game is expected against Slask, so it is great timing to bring Cole aboard. 

### Nikola Tanaskovic, Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (10.6 credits)

[Nikola Tanaskovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/nikola-tanaskovic/005637/) is another big man who has been on fire recently. He’s had PIRs of at least 21 four times in the last six games. Playing over 32 minutes in each of the last two showdowns, Tanaskovic averaged 17.0 points and 9.0 rebounds for a PIR of 22.5, while making 14 of his 18 two-point shots. Buy him before it is too late! 

Kevin Kokila has averaged 11.7 points and 7.3 rebounds over his last three games

### Kevin Kokila, Cosea JL Bourg en Bresse (10.2 credits)

Bourg has already qualified for the playoffs and hosts Besiktas, the second-ranked team in Group B. [Kevin Kokila](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kevin-kokila/011837/) is on a mission to stop star center Ante Zizic and this important game could not have a better timing. Over the last three games, Kokila has averaged 11.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks for a PIR of 21.0.

### Ross Williams, Veolia Towers Hamburg (10.0 credits)

Hamburg may be mathematically out of the playoff race, but it keeps fighting for its first victory after 13 consecutive losses. It visits Cluj, one of the toughest places to play. [Ross Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/ross-williams/014194/) has given Hamburg a spark lately, and comes off a monster game against Neptunas: 32 points and 5 rebounds for a PIR of 34.

### Joe Thomasson, Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens (7.5 credits)

He may be the biggest steal in the game right now. [Joe Thomasson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/joe-thomasson/012095/) is an experienced player who already showed his credentials in his first EuroCup game with Panionios: 16 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 1 block for a PIR of 29. All for just 7.5 credits! Thomasson is definitely worth the gamble.

Javier Gancedo is back with this week's fantasy recommendations

The London Lions have added another versatile piece to their roster by signing swingman Chaundee Brown for the remainder of the season

London Lions sign Chaundee Brown to bolster rotation

The London Lions have added another versatile piece to their roster by signing swingman Chaundee Brown for the remainder of the season. Brown (1.96 meters, 27 years old) joins the Lions after starting the current campaign with the New Taipei Kings in Taiwan, where he averaged 11.1 points and 7.0 rebounds over seven appearances.

Brown brings NBA pedigree and international experience to London. He began his professional career in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks – and their G League affiliates, before stints in Puerto Rico (Mayaguez), Canada (Scarborough), France (Strasbourg), Germany (Oldenburg), Japan (Kobe Storks), and most recently Taiwan.

A proven scorer and rebounder, Brown also showcased his shooting ability during his college career. After three seasons at Wake Forest, he transferred to Michigan for the 2020-21 season and helped the Wolverines reach the NCAA Elite Eight while shooting 41.9% from three-point range.

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The race for the playoffs is hotting up in the BKT EuroCup, with several key matchups between direct rivals coming up in Round 14. Here’s your guide to Tuesday and Wednesday’s action.

At a glance: A top-two clash in Group B takes center stage in Round 14

The race for the playoffs is heating up in the BKT EuroCup, with several key matchups between direct rivals coming up in Round 14. Here’s your guide to Tuesday and Wednesday’s action.

## Tuesday, January 13

### Bahcesehir College Istanbul vs. BAXI Manresa (17:00 CET)

Group A’s second-placed Bahcesehir (9-4) will look to take a significant lead over one of the chasing pack, Manresa (7-6). The Spanish team, which needs to win by 15 or more to claim head-to-head advantage, got back into winning ways last week with an offensive explosion led by Retin Obasohan (18 points, 6 assists) to crush Aris. But Bahcesehir is also confident after winning three of the last four, demonstrating impressive defense to hold Cedevita to just 59 points last week. The inside presence of Tyler Cavanaugh was crucial to that victory with a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds, and he’ll look to stay strong against Manresa’s dependable Grant Golden.

### Neptunas Kleipeda vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (18:00 CET)

Neptunas (6-7) will hope to grab another victory and strengthen its push for the top six by downing third-placed Cedevita (8-5). The Slovenian team is targeting offensive improvement after being held to just 59 points in last week’s loss to Bahcesehir, and needs more than just reliable scorer Umoja Gibson (16.2 points per game) to emerge from a worrying drop in form with three losses out of four. The hosts got back into winning ways by surviving a close call against Hamburg in Round 13, with Rihards Lomasz extending the great form which has seen him score at least 14 points in 10 straight games, but shutting down Cedevita is a different proposition.

### U-BT Cluj-Napoca vs. Veolia Towers Hamburg (18:00 CET)

Playoff-chasing Cluj (7-6) will attempt to stay in the top six by making sure that rock-bottom Hamburg (0-13) remains winless. Cluj will rely on the consistent inside presence of Dusan Miletic and Mitch Creek, who combined for 34 points and 14 rebounds in last week’s loss at Reyer. Hamburg’s strength, in contrast, lies in the backcourt through recent signing Ross Williams, who exploded for 32 points in last week’s narrow loss to Neptunas. Cluj has won three of its last four at home with a remarkable average of 107.3 points scored in those victories, and triumphed easily, 76-95, when the teams met in October, so will be determined to show no mercy.

### Dolomiti Energia Trento vs. Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens (20:00 CET)

Trento (7-6) will look to protect its place in the playoff positions with a visit from improving Panionios (2-11). The Greek team ended a long losing run by shocking Buducnost last week, and new backcourt signing Joe Thomasson will look to maintain his strong start after netting 16 points in that game. Trento is looking to start another winning run after being outlasted at Turk Telekom, and sharpshooting Peyton Aldridge will hope to extend his eight game three-point scoring streak. October’s meeting between the teams saw Trento prevail, 87-91, thanks to a fourth quarter rally behind DeVante' Jones, but Panionios will seek revenge with the motivation of attempting to hold off elimination for another week.

## Wednesday, January 14

### Turk Telekom Ankara vs. London Lions (17:00 CET)

Turk Telekom’s (8-5) quest to climb into Group B’s top two continues with a visit from equally in-need London (5-8). The English team has lost three out of the last four to fall away from the top six, despite a strong start with the team from recent signing Shavar Reynolds (15 points and 4 steals against Chemnitz last week). Turk Telekom, conversely, got back into winning ways by narrowly holding off Trento, with six double-digit scorers led by 16 points from Kris Bankston. The Turkish team’s depth of talent could be crucial against a London team which couldn’t contain Kyle Allman when the teams met in October – the guard posted 22 points to lead a road victory.

### ratiopharm ulm vs. NINERS Chemnitz (19:00 CET)

A crucial German derby will see Ulm (5-8) attempt to revive its playoff ambitions at the expense of Chemnitz (7-6). The visitors arrive in much better shape after making it four straight wins by downing London last week, featuring a breakout performance from forward Kostja Mushidi (22 points, 5 assists). He is one of the threats to an Ulm team which has slipped steadily down the standings by losing six out of the last seven. Chris Ledlum’s consistent form (17 points at Besiktas last time out) has been a rare positive, but Ulm must focus on improving a leaky defense which has allowed an average of 92.2 points per game.

### Buducnost VOLI Podgorica vs. Lietkabelis Panevezys (19:00 CET)

Buducnost (8-5) is seeking a return to winning ways as it faces a Lietkabelis team (3-10) on the verge of elimination. The Montenegrin team suffered a shock loss at Panionios last week but will be pleased to return to a home floor where it has won five in a row, while Lietkabelis has lost four of its last five despite putting up a good fight against group leader Bourg last time out. The return from injury of free-scoring guard Jamel Morris (12.5 points per game) gives the visiting team some optimism, but Buducnost poured in 98 points to triumph when the teams met in Round 5, and has big man Nikola Tanaskovic in fine form after averaging 16.5 points in the last four games.

### Aris Thessaloniki Betsson vs. Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem (19:00 CET)

Aris (6-7) will look to climb into Group A’s all-important top six by upsetting red-hot group leader Jerusalem (11-2). Aris has lost two in a row after allowing 113 points against Manresa last week and must improve drastically on defense to fare better against the best offense in the competition, while also hoping that Amine Noua continues his return to form after netting 23 points last time out. Jerusalem’s latest high-scoring victory was a remarkable 43-point triumph at Slask, featuring big man Austin Wiley’s fifth double-double of the season. With 10 straight victories, Jerusalem is the competition’s hottest team and advancing rapidly towards securing a top-two finish, but new Aris signing Kostas Antetokounmpo will be determined to stop them.

### Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse vs. Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (19:30 CET)

Group A’s top two go head-to-head in a crucial showdown as Bourg (11-2) attempts to hold off Besiktas (9-4). Bourg has already qualified for the postseason, and can now take a three-game distance over second place by producing another defensive masterclass after holding its opponents to less than 80 points in three straight games. But Besiktas – which ended a two-game losing streak by downing Ulm last week – thrashed the French team 90-60 in Round 5 behind 15 points and 14 rebounds from Ante Zizic, and home team big man Kevin Kokila knows he must offer more resistance this time – he warmed up for the showdown with 18 points and 7 rebounds to power last week’s win over Lietkabelis.

### Umana Reyer Venice vs. Slask Wroclaw (20:00 CET)

Reyer (7-6) has the aim of keeping its top-two hopes alive by handing another defeat to struggling Slask (4-9). The Italian team has hit top form with three straight victories, while Slask has slipped to five straight losses due to a leaky defense which has was blasted to the tune of 115 points by Jerusalem last week. Reyer’s latest victory, over Cluj in Round 13, was powered by 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists from RJ Cole, and his return to top form comes at a good time to confront visiting playmaker Kadre Grey. Reyer won 92-104 when the teams met in Round 5, and will definitely finish above Slask if it wins again this week.

Andy West previews the latest round of games in the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup season

London Lions have signed guard Nigel Hawkins for the remainder of the season. Hawkins starred for Anorthosis Famagusta in the Europe Cup, averaging 21.5 points and 6.3 rebounds, and is the son of former EuroLeague player Michael Hawkins.
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London Lions add backcourt firepower with Nigel Hawkins

The London Lions added another weapon to the backcourt with the signing of Nigel Hawkins for the remainder of the season. Hawkins (1.92 meters, 25 years old) arrives from Anorthosis Famagusta of Cyprus, where he was tied for second in scoring (21.5 ppg.) and ranked third in PIR (21.5 per game) in the Europe Cup this season. He made 47-9% of his three-pointers and also contributed 6.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steal over eight games.

Hawkins played college basketball at UTEP and Stephen F. Austin before making his professional debut in 2024 in Slovakia with Spisski Rytieri. Nigel becomes a second-generation EuroCup player; his father, [Michael Hawkins](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/michael-hawkins/axv/), played in the EuroLeague for Real Madrid and Slask Wroclaw and in the EuroCup for Ostend in the early 2000s.

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The 25-year-old guard brings scoring punch and pedigree as the son of former EuroLeague standout Michael Hawkins