Check out the EuroLeague players who shined in FIBA play on Friday night.

FIBA Continental Qualifiers roundup: February 21

## EuroBasket Qualifiers 2025

### Finland 95-105 Serbia

Serbia grabbed its fifth win in as many qualifying games by downing Finland 95-105 in Espoo. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade forward Filip Petrusev led the winners with a monster performance, finishing the game with 34 points on 4 of 5 three-pointer and 8 rebounds. Dejan Davidovac also of Zvezda added 12 points, Balsa Koprivica of Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade had 9 while his teammates Mario Nakic and Arijan Lakic contribted 7 and 3, respectively. Paris Basketball forward Mikael Jantunen led Finland with 18 points.

With the game tied at 88-88, Petrusev hit free throws and followed Aleksa Avramovic's step-back with a triple that made Finland call timeout at 88-95. Petrusev sealed the outcome, 93-100, in the next-to-last minute.

### Czechia 89-93 Greece 

Greece recording its fourth win by edging Czechia 89-93 in overtime in Pardubice, qualyfing to EuroBasket 2025. Ioannis Papapetrou of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens had 23 points, Georgios Papagiannis of AS Monaco added 10, Dinos Mitoglou also of Panathinaikos had 9, Giannoulis Larentzakis of Olympiacos Pireaus got 5 and Panagiotis Kalaitzakis of Panathinaikos 2 for Greece, all led by Aris Midea Thessaloniki playmaker Vassilis Toliopoulos, who had 26 points. Tomas Satoransky had 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Czechia. 

The hosts used a 9-0 run which Satoransky capped with a driving layup to get a 77-74 lead with 17 seconds left in regulation. Toliopoulos struck from downtown to send the game to overtime.  Toliopoulos and Papapetrou combined for 12 points in the extra period to make use Greece sealed the victory. 

### Georgia 62-60 Denmark 

Georgia qualified to its sixth consecutive EuroBasket final stage by edging Denmark 62-60 in Tbilisi. Toko Shengelia of Virtus Segafredo Bologna led the winners with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Iffe Lundberg of Partizan had 10 points for Denmark while Shavon Shields of EA7 Emporio Armani Milan added 8. 

Georgia led 37-25 at halftime behind 13 points and 10 rebounds by Shengelia. Denmark rallied after the break and took a 57-58 lead with two minutes left. Duda Sanadze buried a three-pointer and added a driving layup that gave Georgia its EuroBasket ticket, as Lundberg missed a highly-contested shot at the buzzer. 

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<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇬🇪 Georgia will play in their 6th <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroBasket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroBasket</a> in a row surviving a thriller in front of a sell-out crowd!</p>&mdash; FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroBasket/status/1893019838467187072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

### Estonia 84-65 North Macedonia 

Estonia recorded its fourth victory in Group H by thrashing North Macedonia 84-65 in Tallinn. Sander Raieste of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz had 11 points. His former Baskonia teammate Maik Kotsar led the winners with 16. TJ Shorts of Paris had 21 points for North Macedonia while Neno Dimitrijevic of Milan added 20. It was a close game for 20 minutes, as Estonia led 22-17 at the end of the first quarter and North Macedonia took a 38-39 lead at the break.  The hosts rolled after the break, getting a double-digit margin, 58-48, late in the third quarter and extending it to 73-58 to seal the outcome. 

### Israel 84-78 Portugal 

Israel bested Portigal 84-78 in Riga, Latvia behind 15 points from Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv guard Rafi Menco. Both teams were already qualified to the final round before this game. 

Menco and ratiopharm Ulm guard Ben Saraf each had 9 points before halftime to give Israel a 47-32 margin at the break. Portugal managed to make it a four-point game, 74-70, with 4 minutes left but Israel bounced back in time to seal the outcome. 

### Bosnia and Herzegovina 108-62 Cyprus 

Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified to EuroBasket 2025 by overwhelming Cyprus 108-62 in Mejdan. Real Madrid guard Dzanan Musa led Bosnia with 31 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Bosnia led 53-29 at halftime, extended its margin to 82-50 at the end of the third quarter and had plenty of time to celebrate an important victory. The crowd stayed until the end of the game between Croatia and France which allowed Bosnia to officially punch its ticket to EuroBasket 2025. 

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<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina&#39;s game has been over for 15 minutes. <br><br>The entire arena is still full, hoping for France&#39;s win against Croatia to secure their qualification. <a href="https://t.co/2iOHoExGsa">pic.twitter.com/2iOHoExGsa</a></p>&mdash; FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroBasket/status/1893040440410058972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

### Croatia 80-83 France

France remained undefeated in Group E by edging Croatia 80-83 in Zadar. Elie Okobo of Monaco led *Les Bleus* with 16 points. Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot of Baskonia added 12, Theo Maledon of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne had 10,  Isaia Cordinier of Virtus got 4, Matthew Strazel of Monaco contributed 3 while Petr Cornelie of Monaco and Neal Sako of ASVEL each scored 2 points in a winning effort which made France punch its EuroBasket ticket. Maario Hezonja of Real led Croatia with 37 points and 11 rebounds. Luka Samanic of Baskonia added 13 points for the hosts.

Hezonja already had 16 points and 6 rebounds in the first half, hitting a jumper to bring Croatia within 35-37 at halftime. France improved its defense after the break and Okobo's  triple made it a 15-point game, 40-55. Croatia got closer, 51-59, after 30 minutes. Croatia never gave up but Maledon hit 4 of 4 free throws to seal the outcome, 77-83, with 8 seconds remaining. 

## AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers

### Guinea 66-65 Angola

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul's Jilson Bango impressed for Angola with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 5 steals, but he ended up on the losing side. AS Monaco's Alpha Diallo was a DNP for Guinea.

### Rwanda 73-96 Senegal

Senegal remained undefeated in Group C by topping Rwanda 73-96 in Yassine, Morocco. Ousmane Ndiaye of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz had a solid game: 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and a PIR of 19 in less than 22 minutes.

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## AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers

### Uruguay 61-70 Brazil

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade playmaker Yago dos Santos scored 17, and had a pair of assists and steal as Brazil downed Uruguay 61-70 to remain undefeated and clinch the first place in Group B. Georginho De Paula collected 20 points and 11 rebounds for Brazil which led from start to finish, but ended the game on an 1-8 run to pull out this win.

### Dominican Republic 74-65 Canada

Dominican Republic kept the chances to qualify to the continental tournament in its own hands with a 74-65 decision over Canada. Real Madrid point guard Andres Feliz led the hosts with 18 points and 6 rebounds, as the Dominican Republic improved to 3-2 record, the same as Mexico. Jean Montero of BKT EuroCup side Valencia Basket added 9 points in a win. Canada, which had Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade forward Isiaha Mike collect 5 points and 4 rebounds, has 4-1 record atop of Group C. Mfiondu Kabengele of EuroCup's Umana Reyer Venice had 12 points and 10 rebounds in defeat.

Check out the EuroLeague players who shined in FIBA play on Friday night (PHOTO: FIBA)

Continental Qualifiers roundup: EuroLeague stars keep shining! 

After a 0-2 start, Georgia won its next three games to qualify to EuroBasket 2025. 


Toko Shengelia sends Georgia to EuroBasket 2025

There is a few things you can count on in such an unpredictable game as basketball. One thing is not granted, however: if healthy, Virtus Segafredo Bologna power forward [Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/) will always be available to play for the Georgian national team. 

It was a special game for Georgia, too, which needed a win to qualify to EuroBasket 2025. Denmark had already beaten Georgia 75-69 behind 19 points from Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade guard [Iffe Lundberg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/iffe-lundberg/010781/), Shengelia's former Virtus teammate last season. A 63-76 home loss against Serbia made things worse for Georgia but Shengelia was ready to rescue his team. 

He had 24 points to lead Georgia to an 83-90 road win against Finland, and did even better against the same opponent in Tbilisi. Shengelia led Georgia to a second victory over Finland, 81-64, getting 25 points and 6 assists. Georgia needed a third win against Denmark, was without starting point guard [Kamar Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kamar-baldwin/012597/) of Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz but as always, Shengelia was ready to deliver. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SAKARTVELO, MAKE YOUR MARK! 🇬🇪<br><br>Georgia have qualified for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroBasket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroBasket</a> 2025!<br><br>🎟️ Pre-register for tickets: <a href="https://t.co/LV7pwVhdGt">https://t.co/LV7pwVhdGt</a> <br>✅ <a href="https://t.co/USxM2Pdo7N">https://t.co/USxM2Pdo7N</a> <a href="https://t.co/JuP0swc75Q">pic.twitter.com/JuP0swc75Q</a></p>&mdash; FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroBasket/status/1893013438227529879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Shengelia led by example since the opening tip, showing that commitment since the opening tip, fighting for loose ball, bringing the ball to the offensive side, playing at the '4' and '5' positions whenever Coach Aleksandar Dzikic required it, being the leading voice in timeouts and as always, doing a little bit of everything on the court. 

Despite a really close first quarter, Shengelia led Georgia to a 37-25 lead, burying a three-pointer from the top of the key at the halftime buzzer. He already had a double-double at the break with 13 points, 10 rebounds and a PIR of 17. 

Denmark rallied in the third quarter and took a 52-53 lead with 7 minutes left. Shengelia came off the bench soon after that, drawing a foul on each end, hitting key free throws, finding Duda Sanadze for a three-pointer and getting a critical defensive rebound already in the final minute. He also contested Lundberg's shot at the buzzer, sending almost 10,000 Georgian fans to their feet. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SCENES IN TBILISI AS GEORGIA 🇬🇪 SECURES THEIR <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EUROBASKET?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EUROBASKET</a> 2025 SPOT! <a href="https://t.co/fA17azSuFM">pic.twitter.com/fA17azSuFM</a></p>&mdash; FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroBasket/status/1893013848644288521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Georgia edged Denmark 62-60, qualifying to the EuroBasket final round for the sixth consecutive time. Shengelia had 19 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. After the game, Shengelia highlighted his longtime commitment to his national team. 

"It is a great feeling, man. I feel very, very proud of my teammates, my coaching staff, our people... The atmosphere was great. Every time I come here, I just love to be here and I love to do what I do. It was a close game but I think we deserved it, and w are going to go in the EuroBasket for the sixth time in a row," Shengelia said. "Every time I represent my country, it's important. It's very important for me."

After a 0-2 start, Georgia won its next three games to qualify to EuroBasket 2025. (PHOTO: FIBA)

Setting all-time single-game record for three-pointers made has already made this season a memorable one for Obst, however, his three-point shooting in recent weeks is making this campaign even more special for the FC Bayern Munich sharpshooter.

Who’s hot: Andreas Obst and his historic three-point shooting

Earlier this season, [Andreas Obst](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/andreas-obst/004508/) rewrote the history books when he became the first player to [make 11 three-point shots](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/fc-bayern-munich-fc-barcelona/E2024/99/#boxscore) in a game. Setting that [EuroLeague record](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/andreas-obst-breaks-the-euroleague-single-game-record-for-three-pointers-made/) has already [made this season a memorable one](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/magnificent-andreas-obst-stayed-humble-after-shooting-the-lights-out/) for Obst; however, his three-point shooting in recent weeks is making this campaign even more special for the FC Bayern Munich sharpshooter.

No player has made more triples than Obst over the last five rounds, and it’s not even been close. Obst has averaged 4.8 three-pointers per game in the last five games, having knocked down 24 triples

Every other player among the top five on this list has averaged at least 28 minutes per game, or to put it differently, [Sterling Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sterling-brown/012720/), [Evan Fournier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/evan-fournier/013380/), [Sylvain Francisco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sylvain-francisco/007975/) and [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) have each spent two full quarters on the floor more than Obst. Yet, Obst has been heads and shoulders above everyone else over the last five rounds when it comes to making those shots.

Brown, Fournier and Francisco have each knocked down 15 triples for a 3.0 per game average, with Nunn netting one fewer triple over the five-game span.

Obst also fired up the most triples since Round 22. He has attempted 9.2 per game, or a total of 46 three-point shots, which is 7 more than the next two players on the list, Francisco and [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/), each with 39. Nunn ranks sixth on that list with 35 three-point attempts over the last five games.

Obst’s recent three-point streak has propelled him to second place in the season rankings. He is the league leader with 77 three-pointers made in 26 games, and his 2.96 average is now behind only Nunn’s of 3.04 per game (76 triples in 25 appearances).

Nunn is not only the season leader in average three-pointers made, but has been this season’s most consistent shooter when it comes to three-pointers made.

The Panathinaikos guard has knocked down at least one triple in each of his 25 games this season. The last time Nunn did not make a three-point shot was in Game 1 of last season’s playoffs, making it a streak of 31 consecutive games in which he hit at least one triple.

Another player who has climbed the leaderboard of three-pointers made is Fournier who has netted multiple three-pointers in each of his last 10 appearances. The Olympiacos star has actually made 3 or more triples in eight of those games and is averaging 3.5 triples made over that 10-game span, behind only Obst and (3.6) over that same time.

With eight games to go, if Obst, Nunn and Fournier keep their recent pace, each of the three has a realistic chance to surpass 100 three-pointers made before the playoffs. If doing so, they would reach a rare air because that is a [feat previously accomplished](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/stats/key-stats-players/?size=25&misc=&category=FieldGoalsMade3&seasonMode=Single&seasonCode=E2023&sortDirection=descending&aggregate=perGame&phase=RS) by only two players, and both last season: [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/) (125) and [Scottie Wilbekin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/scottie-wilbekin/006661/) (102).

No player has knocked down more shots in recent weeks than Bayern's sharpshooter

Check out the EuroLeague players who shined in FIBA play on Thursday night.

FIBA Continental Qualifiers roundup: February 20

## EuroBasket Qualifiers 2025

### Hungary 87-78 Iceland

[Martin Hermannsson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/martin-hermannsson/008780/) had a brilliant performance for Iceland with a joint game-high 25 points, but it wasn’t enough as Iceland fell to defeat. The [ALBA Berlin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/alba-berlin/ber/) guard also amassed 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 1 block.

Despite Iceland's defeat, it remains in pole position to reach EuroBasket 2025 as it sits third in Group B with a 2-3 record, but a defeat against Turkiye in the final game could see Hungary steal it at the last after securing the head-to-head advantage with its nine-point victory on Thursday.

### Turkiye 67-80 Italy

This game featured 13 EuroLeague players on the court – five for Turkiye and eight for Italy – and one EuroLeague head coach on the sidelines in Ergin Ataman, yet it was the Italians who came out on top.

All five of Italy’s double-digit scorers ply their trade in the EuroLeague, with [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/)’s [Giordano Bortolani](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/giordano-bortolani/006701/) netting 16 points, ALBA duo [Matteo Spagnolo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matteo-spagnolo/008173/) and [Gabriele Procida](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/gabriele-procida/008384/) adding 14 and 12 points separately and [Virtus Segafredo Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/virtus-segafredo-bologna/vir/) pair [Alessandro Pajola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alessandro-pajola/006739/) and [Nicola Akele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nicola-akele/011816/) pouring in 12 and 11 points respectively. The other Italian EuroLeague players in action were Virtus's [Momo Diouf](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mouhamet-diouf/013374/) (8 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block), Milan's [Guglielmo Caruso](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/guglielmo-caruso/006721/) (4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 block), and [FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/)’s [Dame Sarr](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dame-sarr/011666/) (2 points).

[Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/) play-caller Ataman saw [Cedi Osman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/cedi-osman/004088/), his forward on the Greens, finished with 16 points, while [FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/mun/)’s [Onuralp Bitim](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/onuralp-bitim/007929/) had 13. [Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/ist/)'s trio [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/) (4 points), [Ercan Osmani](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ercan-osmani/012710/) (3) and [Erkan Yilmaz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/erkan-yilmaz/006372/) (2) could only combine for 9 points.

Both teams have already qualified for EuroBasket 2025, with Italy top of Group B with a 4-1 record and Turkiye in second at 3-2.

### Latvia 83-66 Spain

Virtus forward [Andrejs Grazulis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/andrejs-grazulis/005738/) may have scored just 4 points, but he did have a big impact on Latvia’s win by posting 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. For Spain, [Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/)’s [Hugo Gonzalez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/hugo-gonzalez/011649/) had 11 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block, and Barcelona's [Joel Parra](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/joel-parra/007464/) recorded 5 points and 5 rebounds.

Both Latvia and Spain have already booked their tickets for EuroBasket 2025, with Latvia in first place at 5-0 and Spain in third at 2-3.

### Bulgaria 81-77 Sweden

There was no stopping [Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/)’s [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/), who put up a monster stat line of 40 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and a 49 PER as Bulgaria grabbed a crucial victory in overtime to avoid elimination. He was helped by [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/)’s [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/), who dished 9 assists, scored 7 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.

Bulgaria heads into the final round against the 3-2 Germany knowing that only a win will suffice as it sits bottom of Group D with a 2-3 record. It did beat the reigning FIBA World Cup champion by five points in the second round, but Sweden in third, also 2-3, holds the head-to-head advantage after beating Bulgaria by 14 in the first round. The 3-2 Montenegro also beat Bulgaria in both of their matchups.

### Montenegro 76-95 Germany

Eight EuroLeague players took to the floor for Germany, the reigning FIBA World Cup champion, in what was an important triumph for the nation. [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/par/)’s [Isaac Bonga](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/isaac-bonga/006760/) scored 13 points, Bayern’s [Andreas Obst](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/andreas-obst/004508/), [Johannes Voigtmann](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/johannes-voigtmann/007201/) and [Justus Hollatz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/justus-hollatz/009513/) chipped in with 9, 8 and 4 points apiece, and ALBA quartet [Tim Schneider](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tim-schneider/006251/) (6 points), [Louis Olinde](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/louis-olinde/006919/) (5), [Jonas Mattisseck](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jonas-mattisseck/007025/) (2) and [Malte Delow](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/malte-delow/008211/) (1) contributed a combined 14 points.

Neither Montenegro nor Germany have yet sealed their place at EuroBasket 2025, but they are tied for the best record in Group D at 3-2. A win for Germany at home to Bulgaria and a victory for Montenegro in Sweden would see them both advance; even a loss to Sweden would be enough to move on, so long as Germany beat Bulgaria.

## AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers

### Venezuela 67-64 Argentina

Real Madrid playmaker [Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) posted 7 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists as Argentina were defeated. Despite losing, reigning AmeriCup champion Argentina has secured its ticket for the 2025 tournament.

### Puerto Rico 71-72 USA

Baskonia sharpshooter [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/) showed out on his Puerto Rico debut, scoring a game-high 17 points and also contributing 5 rebounds and 1 assist as his nation came close to defeating the USA, which booked its ticket for AmeriCup 2025 with this win.

### Colombia 97-91 Chile

[Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/prs/) guard and Chile captain [Sebastian Herrera](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sebastian-herrera/012611/) netted 25 points, in addition to recording 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, but it came in defeat.

### Bahamas 97-74 Cuba

[Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/tel/) big man and Cuba captain [Jasiel Rivero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jasiel-rivero/011214/) amassed 15 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist as his team fell to a heavy defeat against the Bahamas.

## FIBA World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers

### Norway 68-59 Luxembourg

ALBA’s 18-year-old forward [Dorian Grosber](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dorian-grosber/012099/) finished with 8 points, 1 rebound and 1 steal for Luxembourg, but it came in defeat.

### Kosovo 81-79 Azerbaijan

[Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/bas/) big man [Donta Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/donta-hall/011196/) gave his all for Azerbaijan but ended up doing so in a losing effort, as he posted a 21-point, 16-rebound double-double, in addition to 2 assists and 1 block.

Check out the EuroLeague players who shined in FIBA play on Thursday night (PHOTO: FIBA)

Continental Qualifiers roundup: Vezenkov, Bonga among those who shined

Bulgaria and Olympiacos BC's Sasha Vezenkov had a 40-point, 18-rebound double-double in an 81-77 overtime win to prevent his nation from being eliminated in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers.

Sasha Vezenkov put Bulgaria on his back to keep EuroBasket 2025 hopes alive

It took overtime for the result to be settled, but [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) – not for the first time this season – went into Superman mode to ensure his team went home happy.

An enthralling back-and-forth contest between Vezenkov’s Bulgaria and a resilient Sweden in the EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers on Thursday night will be one to remember for the fans inside Arena Botevgrad, who were treated to a truly dominant performance by the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague’s MVP of the Month for January.

Vezenkov put up eye-popping numbers by posting a 40-point, 18-rebound double-double in an 81-77 overtime victory, in addition to dishing 4 assists, making 2 steals and recording a 49 efficiency rating – the highest PER of any player in the EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers. Those 40 points are the third most by a player during these qualifiers, too.

One of the more impressive aspects of his performance was that he didn’t slow down, despite being double-teamed for large parts of the contest – particularly in the closing stages. At halftime he sat on 16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, then he added 18 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and another steal in the second half. Once in overtime, he made sure to tag on 6 points and 2 rebounds.

As EuroLeague fans know, once the [Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/) star gets going, there’s no cooling him off. It was needed, too, because Bulgaria came into the game knowing that it needed to win, having gone 1-3 through the first four games. However, Bulgaria’s four-point win wasn’t enough to overturn the 14-point loss it suffered against Sweden in the first window, meaning Sweden still has the head-to-head advantage.

"Fourteen points was really tough. But I am proud of these guys,” Vezenkov said after the game. “The third quarter was magnificent and we got close, but we couldn't do it.”

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">An absolute Sasha Vezenkov masterclass. 👨‍🏫<br><br>📊 40 PTS | 18 REB | 4 AST | 2 STL<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuroBasket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuroBasket</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MakeYourMark?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MakeYourMark</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZKZdRTWnyt">pic.twitter.com/ZKZdRTWnyt</a></p>&mdash; FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroBasket/status/1892658286807126249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Thursday night’s triumph improved Bulgaria to a 2-3 mark and saw it move to seven points, yet Germany’s 76-95 win at Montenegro in the late tipoff on Thursday has made things more complicated for Vezenkov and co.

Heading into the final round of games in the EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers, Bulgaria remains bottom of Group D but still has a chance of progressing given that the standings are so congested; both Bulgaria and third-placed Sweden are on seven points, with first-placed Germany and second-placed Montenegro on eight. And who will Vezenkov’s team be facing next? Germany, the reigning FIBA World Cup champion.

Bulgaria's Sasha Vezenkov in action against Sweden in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers. (PHOTO: FIBA)

Bulgaria head into Sunday’s game in Bamberg knowing, once again, that anything other than a win will result in elimination. Perhaps Bulgaria already has the blueprint, though, having defeated Germany 67-62 in the first window – and that was a game without Vezenkov available. Still, the Olympiacos star is aware of the task at hand.

"It's really tough. They have really good players,” Vezenkov said of Germany. “They have seven guys from the World Cup team. Nothing is impossible but it will be really, really tough.”

Germany certainly comes into the game as the favorite, but that could actually play into Bulgaria’s favor. Plus, if anybody is capable of making the impossible possible, it is Sasha Vezenkov.

The Olympiacos forward had an MVP-level performance in a win-or-go-home game (PHOTO: FIBA)

Euroleague Basketball and TikTok are joining forces to bring fans the most immersive experience yet, as Hoop District will be streamed live globally on the EuroLeague official  TikTok for the first time. 

Hoop District Goes Live on TikTok: A Groundbreaking Global First

Euroleague Basketball and TikTok are joining forces to bring fans the most immersive experience yet, as [Hoop District](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.euroleaguebasketball.net%2Fes%2Feuroleague%2Fnews%2Fthe-hoop-district-is-back%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdiego.fernandez%40euroleague.net%7C8748e5e7715342fe4ae408dd4ac2c934%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638748922676107841%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Cj7yzYn7x%2B1JwbV7lxkfeQhsFp7dp7p%2FJoCMOYuzLC0%3D&reserved=0) will be streamed live globally on the [EuroLeague official ](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40euroleague&data=05%7C02%7Cdiego.fernandez%40euroleague.net%7C8748e5e7715342fe4ae408dd4ac2c934%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638748922676122260%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ee3PA3YR3ous%2F3YheavKMqv39GQkwAjUqAgw%2FxRxm6s%3D&reserved=0) [TikTok](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40euroleague&data=05%7C02%7Cdiego.fernandez%40euroleague.net%7C8748e5e7715342fe4ae408dd4ac2c934%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638748922676136116%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Vui8Ooa5v%2B33SMdDQYaoPHsyJO1Mr%2FSQ8m4bt1lELB4%3D&reserved=0) for the first time. This partnership aligns perfectly with the disruptive and innovative spirit of the tournament, ensuring that fans worldwide can engage with every moment of the action like never before.

Starting February 22nd, Hoop District will launch its [TikTok LIVE](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40euroleague&data=05%7C02%7Cdiego.fernandez%40euroleague.net%7C8748e5e7715342fe4ae408dd4ac2c934%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638748922676149436%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UJCSDfgkd%2FH%2FArt%2BtmNMgHEs%2FLPgvXvyz2yhTLSXqFI%3D&reserved=0) coverage with the Bologna qualifier, marking the first time the leading social media platform will cover a content creators' event on a global scale. To maximize coverage, TikTok will launch a 360-degree content campaign, featuring activations to amplify the event’s impact, a dedicated rewards program to bring content creators on-site, and dynamic content and engagement initiatives surrounding the event.

Launched in 2024, Hoop District is a revolutionary 3x3 basketball tournament featuring top content creators at the forefront. Following the success of its inaugural editions in Paris and Berlin, the event expands in 2025 to three major European cities: Bologna, Athens, and Barcelona. More than just basketball, Hoop District blends disruptive game rules with pop culture, music, and street style, creating an electrifying spectacle for fans around the world.

"We are thrilled to partner with TikTok to bring Hoop District to a global audience," said Alex Ferrer Kristjansson, Marketing and Communication Chief Officer at Euroleague Basketball. "This collaboration represents a major step in redefining how fans engage with basketball content, offering an unparalleled interactive experience that blends sports, entertainment, and digital innovation. TikTok is the perfect platform for Hoop District, as both share a dynamic, youthful audience that thrives on creativity, engagement, and cutting-edge content."

Through this exclusive TikTok collaboration, fans can follow all the action live on the [EuroLeague TikTok account](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40euroleague&data=05%7C02%7Cdiego.fernandez%40euroleague.net%7C8748e5e7715342fe4ae408dd4ac2c934%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638748922676162818%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=f%2Buhx7cQS02Z5X4gzqy8HRrxYtfX1FX5mBZXCH%2BPvDw%3D&reserved=0). The coverage will include full game streams, behind-the-scenes content, and unique interactive opportunities, allowing viewers to engage directly with influencers and content creators.

May Huang, Head of LIVE Operations, TikTok EU said: "TikTok LIVE is all about connecting global audiences through authentic, interactive, and immersive content and experiences, and Hoop District perfectly embodies this spirit. We can't wait to see fans across the world come together, celebrate, and engage with the game in exciting new ways."

Adding to the excitement, the renowned [Simply British Ballers (SBB)](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40sbb_uk&data=05%7C02%7Cdiego.fernandez%40euroleague.net%7C8748e5e7715342fe4ae408dd4ac2c934%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638748922676176832%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sfblZ7skdzX5heCdw4dGsUwRjGUY7qkd6dzK6QGX2H8%3D&reserved=0) will lead the special [TikTok LIVE](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40euroleague&data=05%7C02%7Cdiego.fernandez%40euroleague.net%7C8748e5e7715342fe4ae408dd4ac2c934%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638748922676191741%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JBJUE%2FRdGTof7sbdD6aQb6URWVlwstlqSD%2BFTURYoTM%3D&reserved=0) coverage throughout the Qualifying and Final stages, providing fans with deeper insights and a front-row seat to the experience like never before.

This initiative builds on the successful collaboration between Euroleague Basketball and TikTok during the [2021 Final Four in Cologne](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmediacentre.euroleague.net%2Fmediacentre%2Fen%2Fpress_releases%2Fsingle%2F1724%2Fno%3Fapp%3D2&data=05%7C02%7Cdiego.fernandez%40euroleague.net%7C8748e5e7715342fe4ae408dd4ac2c934%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638748922676205340%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7aGI%2F5TfW4tw2sTWYxpEi9i%2FmKH%2Bxls1oDi1GT7wZRc%3D&reserved=0), which brought the event to audiences in the U.S. and Canada. Now, this partnership expands on a global scale, ensuring basketball enthusiasts around the world can tune in and be part of the action.

Stay connected, experience the thrill, and be part of history as Hoop District takes over [TikTok LIVE](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40euroleague&data=05%7C02%7Cdiego.fernandez%40euroleague.net%7C8748e5e7715342fe4ae408dd4ac2c934%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638748922676149436%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UJCSDfgkd%2FH%2FArt%2BtmNMgHEs%2FLPgvXvyz2yhTLSXqFI%3D&reserved=0)!

Zalgiris Kaunas has confirmed the departure of Lonnie Walker, who has signed for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA.

Lonnie Walker departs Zalgiris Kaunas

[Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/zal/) has confirmed the departure of star guard [Lonnie Walker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lonnie-walker-iv/013403/), who returns to the NBA after a three-and-a-half month stint with the Lithuanian club.

Walker made a total of 19 appearances in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague for Zalgiris, averaging 13.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/lonniewalker_4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lonniewalker_4</a> is moving back to the NBA, as he agreed with the <a href="https://twitter.com/sixers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sixers</a>. ✍️<br><br>Thank you for your huge dunks, true professionalism, and good luck in your next chapter. 💚 <a href="https://t.co/NGF6mg05AK">pic.twitter.com/NGF6mg05AK</a></p>&mdash; BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) <a href="https://twitter.com/bczalgiris/status/1892231743941345456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The 26-year-old had never played in the EuroLeague prior to his Zalgiris debut in Round 8, having spent his entire career in the United States, playing 341 times in the NBA.

Walker signed for the Philadelphia 76ers, where he will now play alongside 2023 EuroLeague champion [Guerschon Yabusele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/guerschon-yabusele/010357/).

The top plays of Lonnie Walker, who played for Zalgiris Kaunas in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague between Round 8 and Round 26 of the 2024-25 season.

Lonnie Walker's EuroLeague best plays

Walker had some standout performances during his time in the EuroLeague, scoring 18 points or more in six straight games between Round 10 and Round 15. He set his career high in scoring in Round 13 by netting 26 points against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. He also had 24 points in a Round 11 win over Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens and 21 points in a Round 15 victory against Real Madrid.

The guard's final EuroLeague appearance came in Round 26 against EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, a game which saw him finish with 22 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals and 0 turnovers.

More Zalgiris News

He played 19 times for the team after joining ahead of Round 8

Lonnie Walker departs Zalgiris

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv announced on Wednesday that it has signed combo guard Jimmy Clark to a multi-year contract. Clark played college basketball at Duquesne University, which he led to the Atlantic 10 Conference championship in his senior season, 2023-24

Maccabi inks guard Jimmy Clark to multi-year deal

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv announced on Wednesday that it has signed combo guard Jimmy Clark to a multi-year contract. The deal bonds the two teams through the end of the 2026-27 season. Clark (1.91 meters, 23 years old) arrives from fellow Israeli club Bnei Herzliya, where he has had an outstanding season.

Clark has averaged 14.5 points on 56.7% two-point shooting, 5.8 assists and 2.0 steals over 17 Israeli League games. He ranks fourth in the league in assists and second in steals. Earlier this season against Maccabi, Clark shined with 19 points on 5-of-6 three-point shooting, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds.

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">כל הפרטים &gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/AL4ad2pIqw">https://t.co/AL4ad2pIqw</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZybuvGrVCw">pic.twitter.com/ZybuvGrVCw</a></p>&mdash; Maccabi Tel Aviv BC 🇮🇱 (@MaccabiTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaccabiTLVBC/status/1892183409700528512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Jimmy Clark is a young player who has already shown good ability on both sides of the court in his first year in Europe," Coach Oded Katash said of the signing. "He has a good character that suits us, he has a lot of upside, so this is a multi-year signing and it is significant for the club for years to come. He is a player who, in terms of what he brings to the court, can help us meet our goals and will help us in our games."

A native of the state of Georgia in the Unites States, Clark played college basketball at Duquesne University, which he led to the Atlantic 10 Conference championship in his senior season, 2023-24. He was twice named to the Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team, too.

More Maccabi news

The contract is through the end of the 2026-27 season

Paris Basketball superstar TJ Shorts not only leads the way in season assists, but he also tops the charts in this category over the last five games.

Who's hot: A three-way race to become the assists king

Three players are leading the race to be the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague's assists king this season: [Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/prs/) star [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/), [Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/tel/) ball handler [Tamir Blatt](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tamir-blatt/011193/) and [Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/) playmaker [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) are in the race to reach the history books, just like [Codi Miller-McIntyre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/codi-miller-mcintyre/009048/), back then with [Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/bas/), did last season (7.3 APG).

Shorts reached the February break ahead of everyone else, dishing 176 assists in 24 games for an average of 7.3 per night.

Blatt led this race for the large part of the season and is currently second with 7.2 assists per game. Campazzo is third with 6.9 assists per game, followed by [ALBA Berlin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/alba-berlin/ber/)'s [Martin Hermannsson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/martin-hermannsson/008780/) (5.8 APG) and [AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/)'s [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) (5.6 APG).

Shorts is on the right track to set a new season assists record. The man who currently holds that honor is [Nick Calathes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nick-calathes/001932/), who dished 286 for [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/) in the 2018-19 season. Shorts needs 111 assists in nine games to make history – 12.3 assists per contest.

Shorts climbed to first place by dishing more assists than anyone in the last five games, as many as 38 (7.6 APG). He managed to do that while picking up just 7 turnovers for an assist-to-turnover ratio of 5.43. Shorts set this season's single-game assists record in Round 22, [dishing 14 in a 96-83 home win over Maccabi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/game-center/2024-25/paris-basketball-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2024/192/#boxscore).

Shorts is also the only player to rank Top 5 in points and assists this season. He ranks fifth in scoring with 18.0 points per game. Shorts is also fifth in assist-to-turnover ratio (3.74), way ahead of his main contenders in the assists king race, Blatt (2.27) and Campazzo (2.97).

Interestingly, Shorts is the only player featured in both lists: most assists in the last five games and in the entire season, leading both. [FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/mun/)'s [Nick Weiler-Babb](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nick-weiler-babb/010391/) ranks second in the last five games (7.2 APG), followed by Panathinaikos's [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/) (6.6 APG), Calathes (6.5 APG), Baskonia's [Trent Forrest](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/trent-forrest/013367/) (5.8 APG) and [FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/bar/)'s [Tomas Satoransky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tomas-satoransky/002939/) (5.8 APG).

It should be no surprise that veteran players like Sloukas, Calathes and Satoransky improve their assists numbers as the season go on. Sloukas, the 2024 Final Four MVP and a four-time champion, had an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.22 in his opening 20 games. Since then, Sloukas had 33 assists and just 5 turnovers for a 6.60 ratio.

When it comes to assists, Shorts has been rock-solid all season, getting 4 or more in all games bar one. He had three double-doubles of points and assists this season, just as Blatt and Weiler-Babb. The other two other players to get multiple double-doubles involving points and assists are Campazzo and [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/par/)'s [Carlik Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carlik-jones/013369/), with twice apiece.

TJ Shorts leads the EuroLeague in assists and is also first in the last five games