Veteran center and a new offensive rebounding king Kyle Hines of AX Armani Exchange Milan will face off against Steven Enoch of Bitci Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz in an intriguing matchup in Round 26.
Major matchup: Hines, Milan vs. Enoch, Baskonia
Fresh off becoming the new all-time leader in offensive rebounds, Hines is ready to put his leadership and ever-growing all-around presence on display when Baskonia comes to the fashion capital. Hines is also coming off his first double-double of the season, an 11-point plus 10-rebound performance in Kaunas. The Milan center is averaging 8.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists this season, but his offensive display comes in addition to his defensive presence, which is key for Milan's elite defense.
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While Hines is in his 12th season in the competition, Baskonia center Enoch is in his very first. Throughout the season Enoch displayed what kind of a paint-menace he can be. He has five double-doubles, which is tied for the league-high. He is tied for ninth in rebounds (5.9 rpg.) and ranks sixth in defensive rebounds (4.4 drpg.). Enoch will now try to use all his size, power and athleticism against Hines in what could be a show-stopping matchup under the rims in Milan.