Reigning Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champion Real Madrid was certain to hit the ground running this season. Los Blancos returned nearly all of their contributors from last season's run to the crown and the only addition over the summer was, [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/), a player who previously spent five seasons with the club. 

Few teams are able to keep the core of the team intact the way Real was. Virtus Segafredo Bologna, for instance, has eight players back from the 2022-23 campaign. However, the "Black V" found a shortcut to take off on a strong start. 

Virtus has one of the most experienced lineups in the competition. Aside from 26-year-old small forward [Isaia Cordinier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isaia-cordinier/009549/), the remainder of the Virtus starting five ranges between ages 32 and 37. While [Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/) (32), [Daniel Hackett](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/daniel-hackett/001844/) (35) and [Marco Belinelli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marco-belinelli/bcn/) (37) are among the returnees from last season, the other starter, 37-year-old [Bryant Dunston](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bryant-dunston/003048/), arrived over the summer from Anadolu Efes Istanbul with a pair of EuroLeague championships in his trunk.

Belinelli (born March 25, 1986) and Dunston (May 28, 1986) are the oldest active teammates in the league. The next oldest are Real's [Rudy Fernandez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rudy-fernandez/bmt/) (April 4, 1985), who is already the 16th oldest player in competition history. And Real's [Sergio Rodriguez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sergio-rodriguez/cvm/) (June 12, 1986) is fourth.  

None of these four are on their respective teams just to share tips with their younger teammates. While they of course do that, they are all in it to win it. And having such experienced veterans in the lineup is a certain difference-maker, as Virtus's 5-1 record can attest to.

Virtus's vets have led the way

It was not an easy preseason or start to the 2023-24 campaign for Virtus. A coaching change in mid-September was surely a shock to the system. Then came the news that veteran [Achille Polonara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/achille-polonara/002084/) was to undergo surgery and chemotherapy for a testicular tumor.

Some teams might crumble after such incidents. Not Virtus, which had both the experience in the locker room and the talent on the floor to overcome those hurdles and even thrive. The decades of experience that Dunston, Belinelli, Hackett and Shengelia, aided by [Jordan Mickey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jordan-mickey/008847/) (29), Iffe Lundberg (28) and [Jaleen Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jaleen-smith/011192/) (28), helped the team fall into line quickly when Coach Luca Banchi was handed the reins. 

After an opening night home loss to Zalgiris, Virtus now has five straight wins, including road games in Monaco and Villeurbanne. All the while, [Ognjen Dobric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ognjen-dobric/004007/), who is playing for a club outside his native Serbia for the first time, and EuroLeague rookie [Devontae Cacok](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/devontae-cacok/012714/) are finding the way and could emerge as key contributors down the line.

The team-building plan bears many similarities to the script Real used to win the title last season, though in some ways it is flipped. Coach Chus Mateo used his veterans, Rudy, Chacho, [Sergio Llull](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sergio-llull/tgb/) and [Fabien Causeur](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/fabien-causeur/001392/), to help welcome younger stars such as [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/), [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/) and even [Eli Ndiaye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/eli-ndiaye/009213/) into the fold. However, the youngbloods were given the keys to the car to take Real as far as they could knowing that the Old Guard was there to step up and close out games – including the championship game.

For now, Virtus is leaning much more heavily on its vets and the plan is working. How long can Belinelli, Dunston and co. carry the team? Is there talent and wisdom enough in their bodies to hand Real its first loss of the season? We will find out on Thursday night. 

The clash between these two storied clubs features the four oldest active players in the competition. 

Veteran experience will be on display when Real hosts Virtus

Real Madrid v Virtus Segafredo Bologna (2023-11-09T19:45:00.000Z)

Two teams near the foot of the standings will be searching for a boost as ALBA (1-5) hosts Panathinaikos (2-4). 

Preview: ALBA Berlin vs. Panathinaikos Athens

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/alba-berlin-panathinaikos-athens/E2023/61/#roster)[ ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2023/12/#roster)| [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-game-facts-ber-pan) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-game-notes-ber-pan) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-prequotes-ber-pan/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-round-6-players-on-the-rise/)

Two teams near the foot of the standings will be searching for a boost as ALBA (1-5) hosts Panathinaikos (2-4). After being called out by coach [Ergin Ataman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-athens/pan/ataman-ergin/) following last week's loss to Barcelona, [Juancho Hernangomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/juancho-hernangomez/012712/) will look to react by significantly improving his season averages of 4.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. The Green will hope to welcome back guards [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/) and [Luca Vildoza](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luca-vildoza/007947/) after they missed the trip to Barcelona. ALBA is coming off a hard-fought loss at Valencia where [Sterling Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sterling-brown/012720/) continued his strong form with 19 points and [Matt Thomas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/matt-thomas/008967/) (16 points) had his third-straight double-digit scoring game, but the German team must take better care of the ball after being undone by 18 turnovers in that game.

[ALBA Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/alba-berlin/statistics/ber/?season=2023-24) | [Panathinaikos Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-athens/statistics/pan/?season=2023-24)

Sterling Brown vs. Jerian Grant: One of the best and most solid newcomers in the EuroLeague faces last season's BKT EuroCup MVP. 

Last Game: 2022-23, Round 33, Panathinaikos vs. ALBA

ALBA, Panathinaikos look to bounce back

ALBA Berlin v Panathinaikos Athens (2023-11-10T19:00:00.000Z)

Barcelona (5-1) will look to extend its perfect home record with a visit from Zvezda (2-4), which clinched new coach Giannis Sfairopoulos's first victory in charge and ended a four-game losing streak. 

Preview: FC Barcelona vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-barcelona-crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/E2023/63/#roster)[ ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2023/12/#roster)| [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-game-facts-bar-red) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-game-notes-bar-red) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-prequotes-bar-red/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-round-6-players-on-the-rise/)

Barcelona (5-1) will look to extend its perfect home record with a visit from Zvezda (2-4), which clinched new coach [Giannis Sfairopoulos's](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/sfairopoulos-ioannis/) first victory in charge and ended a four-game losing streak. Barca boasts the league's best defense, allowing just 70.2 points per game, and will look to control the boards against a Zvezda team that leads all teams in offensive rebounds (14.3 per game). The Spanish team has won nine straight against Zvezda, dating back to 2017, and will look for the defensive skills of [Tomas Satoransky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tomas-satoransky/002939/) to contain the magical creativity of [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/), who has hit at least one three-pointer in every game so far and recorded a double-double of 16 points and 11 assists in last week's win over Bayern.

[Barcelona Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/statistics/bar/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Zvezda Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/statistics/red/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Nico Laprovittola vs. Milos Teodosic: A battle of creative point guards who can find impossible assists and pull the trigger from downtown. 

Last Game: 2022-23, Round 29, Barcelona vs. Zvezda

FC Barcelona (5-1) will look to extend its perfect home record with a visit from Crevena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2-4), which clinched new coach Giannis Sfairopoulos's first victory in charge and ended a four-game losing streak. 

Zvezda looks for first win in Barcelona

FC Barcelona v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2023-11-10T19:30:00.000Z)

A French League derby will see ASVEL (1-5) attempt to build further momentum after grabbing its first win of the season against high-flying host Monaco (4-2). 

Preview: AS Monaco vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/as-monaco-ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/E2023/62/#roster)[ ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2023/12/#roster)| [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-game-facts-mco-asv) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-game-notes-mco-asv) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-prequotes-mco-asv/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-round-6-players-on-the-rise/)

A French League derby will see ASVEL (1-5) attempt to build further momentum after grabbing its first win of the season against high-flying host Monaco (4-2). Monaco was powered by [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) to a fourth consecutive victory in Round 6 at Milan. This game is highlighted by two of the four players to have reached 4,000 points in the competition as James goes up against [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/), who contributed 13 points and 6 assists to last week's win at Zalgiris. Elsewhere, expect an all-action showdown between Monaco's [Alpha Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alpha-diallo/011226/) (10.5 ppg., 4.2 rpg., 1.5 spg.) and visiting [Charles Kahudi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/charles-kahudi/kir/), who doesn't post flashy numbers but always leads his team through hustle.

[Monaco Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/statistics/mco/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [ASVEL Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/statistics/asv/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Mike James vs. Nando De Colo: As two of the four players who have amassed 4,000 points in their EuroLeague careers, all eyes will be on these team leaders in the French Derby.

Last Game: 2022-23, Round 24, Monaco vs. ASVEL

A French League derby will see LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (1-5) attempt to build further momentum after grabbing its first win of the season against high-flying host AS Monaco (4-2). 

ASVEL visits streaking Monaco in local derby

AS Monaco v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2023-11-10T20:00:00.000Z)

Check out some bold predictions from EuroLeague.net staff members for Round 7 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season. 

Bold predictions for Round 7

### Zizic will lead Efes to much-needed win

#### *By Javier Gancedo*

When Anadolu Efes Istanbul hosts Zalgiris Kaunas in Round 7 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season, one player to keep a close eye on is the home team's center, [Ante Zizic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ante-zizic/004554/). The Croatian big man had an impressive game on the road against Virtus Segafredo Bologna last week, despite losing, as he posted 15 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist for a performance index rating of 19. Then, last weekend, Zizic had a monster game in the Turkish League, recording a 22-point, 17-rebound as Efes won 73-93 at Samsunspor. Given Zizic's elite pick-and-roll skills, he has all the qualities needed to form a deadly partnership with pass-first guard [Darius Thompson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/darius-thompson/011078/), and I expect Efes's No. 41 to dominate against [Kevarrius Hayes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kevarrius-hayes/010390/) when Zalgiris comes to town. 

Ante Zizic scored 15 points in Anadolu Efes Istanbul's 93-81 loss on the road at Virtus Segafredo Bologna in Round 6 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Ante Zizic's highlights vs. Virtus

### Zalgiris's Evans will rock Istanbul

#### *By Frankie Sachs*

Anadolu Efes Istanbul has been a team that up-and-coming guards love to face so that they can measure themselves against the best. As a EuroLeague rookie, [Keenan Evans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/keenan-evans/011218/) had a strong game against Efes with 12 points and 9 assists in December 2021, even outshining Vasilije Micic (4 points, -4 PIR), though [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/) was on fire with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (PIR 37). Last season, Evans had his worst game against Efes with season-lows (not counting the game he left injured after 57 seconds) of 4 points and a PIR of 3. Zalgiris lost 60-86 as Micic posted 19 and 5 (PIR 23). Larkin missed that game. This week, Evans will play at Sinan Erdem Hall for the first time and match up against Larkin for the second. Evans, 26, is in great form and one way to establish himself among the elite guards in the competition is to carry Zalgiris to a victory in Istanbul and by winning his head-to-head matchup against Larkin. I am putting my chips on Evans. 

### Partizan's Caboclo will make instant impression

#### *By Geoff Gillingham*

[Bruno Caboclo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bruno-caboclo/012096/) may have only just joined Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, but he is available for this Thursday night's game against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and I expect him to make a winning impact for his new team. Admittedly, Partizan head coach Zeljko Obradovic may opt to introduce his new Brazilian big man at a slower rate than I am imagining, but if the game is tight – particularly in the second half – I can envisage Caboclo being given a chance to wreak havoc. Caboclo made an immediate impression upon joining ratiopharm Ulm last season, scoring 18 points and grabbing 8 rebounds on his BKT EuroCup debut in Round 10 against Umana Reyer Venice, and I think he has the chance to do damage against Fenerbahce in Europe's premier club basketball competition. If Coach Obradovic does decide to give Caboclo extended minutes on his debut, I believe the 28-year-old will end up having a dominant night against Johnathan Motley and Georgios Papagiannis.

Bruno Caboclo Top Plays of the 2022-23 Regular Season and of the 2022-23 Playoffs

Bruno Caboclo 2022-23 EuroCup highlights

### Virtus's streak will end in Madrid

#### *By Frank Lawlor*

The feel-good story of the season so far, Virtus Segafredo Bologna sitting tied for second place (5-1) with a five-game winning streak, runs into the wall that is Real Madrid (6-0) on Thursday. Last time in the Spanish capital, in its first visit there in 20 years, [Virtus won 91-95](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2022-23/real-madrid-virtus-segafredo-bologna/E2022/41/#boxscore), a slap that Real Madrid isn't likely to forget. [October MVP Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/mvp-of-october-tornike-shengelia-virtus-segafredo-bologna/) will be a tough nut to crack for the hosts, as will veteran shooter [Marco Belinelli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marco-belinelli/bcn/) and live-wire swingman [Isaia Cordinier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isaia-cordinier/009549/). But between two very confident teams right now, I'll go with the one that is rested, unbeaten and playing at home. Real has a significant advantage in size, with 2.20-meter superstar [Walter Tavares](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/walter-tavares/005791/) not having broke out yet this season – he will soon – while 2.13 [Vincent Poirier ranks fourth in per-minute PIR](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/stats/expanded/?size=25&viewType=traditional&seasonCode=E2023&statisticMode=perMinute&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&statistic=valuation), just ahead of Shengelia, Virtus's tallest player at 2.06. Virtus will likely have to both rebound and shoot from deep better than Real, a tall order on the road against the champs.

With Dzanan Musa beginning to settle, Real wish to build on a convincing win over Zvezda, whilst Virtus, led by Spain's EuroBasket hero Sergio Scariolo, target a first on-the-road EuroLeague victory in two decades.

Real Madrid vs Virtus Segafredo Bologna - Round 5 - Highlights

### Crvena Zvezda will click offensively, stun Barca

#### *By Igor Petrinovic*

It has been a disappointing start of the season for Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2-4) and its fans, but there is a sense that this team is coming into its own. It all starts with arguably the most imaginative playmaking duo in the league, veteran [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/) and youngster [Yago Dos Santos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/yago-dos-santos/012044/). Last week, Teodosic shined with a double-double of 16 points and 11 assists while Yago is finding his groove and getting minutes under the new head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos. What's more, both have been getting more in tune with big men [Joel Bolomboy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joel-bolomboy/009035/) and [Mike Tobey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-tobey/008966/), setting them up for one easy basket after another. Add an improved play of [Shabazz Napier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/shabazz-napier/011224/) and the return of [Nemanja Nedovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nemanja-nedovic/000848/) from hamstring injury, and Zvezda will surely not lack weapons at Palau Blaugrana. Of course, Barcelona is 5-1 for a reason and has a lot of size and experience, but Zvezda has plenty of that, too. And the visitors should have restored confidence previously shaken by squandering big leads in three losses. I say it all finally clicks for Zvezda, which stuns Barcelona on the road.

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2023-11-09T19:30:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Valencia Basket (2023-11-09T19:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2023-11-09T17:15:00.000Z)

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv v FC Bayern Munich (2023-11-09T19:05:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Zalgiris Kaunas (2023-11-09T17:30:00.000Z)

Here you can find all the latest injury news surrounding all registered players in the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season to get your Fantasy Challenge teams up to date.

Latest EuroLeague injury news

Follow here all the latest injury information for registered players in the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season as reported by the clubs and get your [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/home?_ga=2.101462721.1199459303.1696273873-903329349.1669636775) teams up to date!

**ALBA Berlin**

[Yanni Wetzell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/albas-yanni-wetzell-out-six-weeks/), who had yet to play this season, returned to domestic action this weekend and is thought to be available for Round 7 vs. Panathinaikos.

Elias Rapieque suffered a broken hand and will be out until mid-November.

Marcus Eriksson is due out until early 2024 with plantar tendonitis.

**Anadolu Efes Istanbul**

[Elijah Bryant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elijah-bryant/009846/) is listed as unavailable in Round 7. He will not play against Zalgiris.

Salih Altuntas, Efe Demirel, Melih Tunca and Burakcan Yildizli are not active in Round 6.

**AS Monaco**

Kemba Walker did not play in Round 6 and is not expected to be available for Round 7 vs. ASVEL.

**Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz**

Khalifa Diop, out since Round 3 with back problems, is not expected to play in Round 7 at Olympiacos.

Nico Mannion, who also has back problems, is not expected to play in Round 7, either.

Nikos Rogkavopoulos is expected out until mid-December with a calf injury.

**Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade**

Nemanja Nedovic, who missed Rounds 5 and 6 with a leg injury, returned to domestic league action over the weekend.

Adam Hanga has a knee injury and will miss Round 7.

Branko Lazic won't play in Round 7 due to a broken rib.

Nemanja Bjelica (leg) has not played yet this season.

**EA7 Emporio Armani Milan**

[Billy Baron will be out until mid-December](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/billy-baron-olimpia-milano-elbow-surgery/) following elbow surgery.

Kevin Pangos missed Round 6 and did not play in the team's domestic game last weekend.

**FC Barcelona**

[Nico Laprovittola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/nico-laprovittola-fc-barcelona-to-miss-el-clasico-with-groin-injury/) will be available to play against Zvezda.

Rokas Jokubaitis will also return to play against Zvezda.

Michael Caicedo is sidelined indefinitely with a broken right foot.

**FC Bayern Munich**

Vladimir Lucic, who has not played yet this season, is also unavailable for Round 7 at Maccabi.

Niklas Wimberg, who hasn't played since Round 3, is also not available in Round 7.

**Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul**

Marko Guduric (knee), Sertac Sanli (ankle) and Nick Calathes (knee) did not travel for Round 7 at Partizan.

[Dyshawn Pierre](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fenerbahce-loses-pierre-to-calf-injury/) has been sidelined indefinitely with a calf strain.

Metecan Birsen remains inactive for Round 7 as he gets back into shape following an injury.

**LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne**

Noam Yaacov missed Round 6 with a foot injury. His status for Round 7 at Monaco is uncertain.

John Egbunu missed Round 6 and his status for Round 7 is uncertain.

**Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv**

[Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/maccabis-baldwin-out-for-opening-night/), who has been out all season with a back injury, has been upgraded to questionable for Maccabi's Round 7 game vs. Bayern.

**Olympiacos Piraeus**

Olympiacos listed [Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/) as a game-time decision for Round 7 vs. Baskonia due to injury

[Luke Sikma](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/olympiacos-loses-sikma-mckissic-two-more-questionable/), who hasn't played since Round 3 due to a leg injury, will miss Round 7.

[Shaquielle McKissic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/olympiacos-loses-sikma-mckissic-two-more-questionable/), out since Round 1 with a leg injury, will miss Round 7, too.

Panagiotis Tsamis is out until mid-November with an injury.

**Panathinaikos Athens**

Panathinaikos singed and registered guard [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/kendrick-nunn-joins-panathinaikos-after-four-seasons-in-the-nba/) who could debut at ALBA.

[Juancho Hernangomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/panathinaikoss-hernangomez-out-two-months/) broke a finger on his left hand and is due out until January.

Kostas Sloukas, who missed Round 6, returned to domestic action over the weekend.

Luca Vildoza has been nursing an ankle injury and missed Round 6.

[Ioannis Papapetrou](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/panathinaikos-papapetrou-out-two-more-months/), out since Round 2, is due out until early January with a knee injury.

**Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade**

Partizan singed and registered center [Bruno Caboclo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/kk-partizan-inks-eurocup-standout-center-bruno-caboclo/), who is available to debut vs. Fenerbahce in Round 7

Guard Savo Drezgic, 17, was also registered this week by Partizan.

Mateusz Ponitka, out since Round 2 with a shoulder injury, has a 50% of playing on Thursday, according to the club.

[Kevin Punter](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/partizans-kevin-punter-out-at-least-two-weeks/) will miss Round 7 due to leg injuries.

**Real Madrid**

Eli Ndiaye suffered a broken nose and is not available to play in Round 7 vs. Virtus.

Carlos Alocen is sidelined indefinitely with an injury.

**Valencia Basket**

Chris Jones suffered an ankle injury in domestic action and didn't travel for Round 7 vs. Milan.

Stefan Jovic is doubtful for Valencia's road game in Milan in Round 7.

Xabi Lopez-Arostegui returned to domestic action and could make his EuroLeague season debut in Round 7.

[Martin Hermannsson underwent knee surgery](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/valencias-martin-hermannsson-is-recovering-after-knee-surgery/) and is due out until December.

**Virtus Segafredo Bologna**

[Achille Polonara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/virtuss-polonara-to-undergo-surgery/) is out indefinitely after undergoing testicular surgery.

Daniel Hackett missed Round 6, but returned to action in Italian League over the weekend.

Leo Menalo is not available for Round 7 game vs. Valencia.

**Zalgiris Kaunas**

Danielius Lavrinovicius is back from an ankle injury and Zalgiris has all the players available for Round 7.

Turkish Airlines EuroLeague injury report for the 2023-24 season.

Check out all the injuries and absences expected in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague before the Fantasy Challenge deadline.

They have been going at each other for years, two versatile veterans - Will Clyburn of Anadolu Efes Istanbul and Edgaras Ulanovas of Zalgiris Kaunas - who are among the best small forwards out there at posting up.

 Clyburn vs. Ulanovas, a clash of veteran forwards 

When [Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2-4) and Zalgiris Kaunas (3-3) lock horns](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/anadolu-efes-istanbul-zalgiris-kaunas/E2023/55/) on Thursday night in Istanbul, it will mark the 12th time that two veteran forwards, [Will Clyburn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/will-clyburn/004888/) and [Edgaras Ulanovas,](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/edgaras-ulanovas/002329/) will be on the opposite sides in Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games over the past seven years.

It's a rivalry that goes back to when they first crossed paths in early November 2016, when Clyburn was with Darussafaka Istanbul and in his debut EuroLeague season. Clyburn had 6 points and 5 rebounds, while Ulanovas collected 7 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in Darussafaka's [80-83](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2016-17/zalgiris-kaunas-darussafaka-dogus-istanbul/E2016/40/#boxscore) win.

The very next season Clyburn joined CSKA Moscow, where he spent five seasons before moving to Efes in the summer of 2022. Meanwhile, Ulanovas remained with Zalgiris for all but one season, the 2020-21 campaign that he spent with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul.

In those 11 meetings, it is Clyburn and his teams who have registered eight wins when Ulanovas was playing on the other side, including each of the last six. It means that Ulanovas has not celebrated a win over Clyburn [since March 2018](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2017-18/zalgiris-kaunas-cska-moscow/E2017/232/#boxscore).

Just like in their record against each other, Clyburn holds an advantage between them when it comes to stats. Over those 11 games, Clyburn has averaged 14.0 points, making 48.6% of his two-point shots and 36.8% of his threes. He also posted 4.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals for an average PIR of 15.4. Ulanovas posted 7.9 points, but made just 43.1% of his two-pointers and 35.3% on threes. He also had 3.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists for an average PIR of 9.3.

Best plays by Will Clyburn and Edgaras Ulanovas in games between Zalgiris Kaunas and Anadolu Efes Istanbul in the 2022-23 season.

Clyburn vs. Ulanovas highlights in the 2022-23 season

The last two games between Clyburn and Ulanovas took place last season, when Efes swept its regular-season series against Zalgiris. It included a 60-86 drubbing in Kaunas where Clyburn had 17 points on 4-for-6 three-point shooting, 4 assists  and 3 rebounds. Ulanovas had an all-round performance with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.

In their last meeting, Efes beat Zalgiris 80-70 in Istanbul paced by Clyburn's 19 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, while Ulanovas had 15 points for Zalgiris.

That was the fifth straight win for Efes over Zalgiris, and Clyburn hopes on Thursday to repeat last season's performances against the same opponent. Meanwhile, Ulanovas is poised to finally end Zalgiris's five-game losing streak against Efes, and his own six-game drought against Clyburn, when he steps on the Sinan Erdem Arena floor on Thursday night.

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They have been going at each other for years, two versatile veterans who are among the best small forwards out there at posting up.

Clyburn vs. Ulanovas, a clash of veteran forwards

FC Bayern point guard Leandro Bolmaro's career has seen him go back and forth to three continents – from his native Argentina to FC Barcelona and Tenerife in Spain, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz in the NBA – making him a young but well-traveled basketball nomad.

Bayern's Leandro Bolmaro on crisscrossing continents

At age 23, [Leo Bolmaro](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/leandro-bolmaro/008985/) has traveled to more places than most to follow his basketball dreams and make them come true.

Geographically, Bolmaro has played in three different continents and moved many thousands of kilometers between teams. In so doing, he has now entered his third Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season as a young basketball nomad.

Bolmaro started his career in his native Las Varillas, a small village of 18,000 inhabitants in his native Argentina. He moved 1,000 kilometers from there to start his career in Bahia Blanca. In 2018, Bolmaro signed a multi-year deal with FC Barcelona. In 2021, he went to the United States to play for two NBA teams, Minnesota and Utah, for two years. He then returned to Spain in Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands, for a few months. Finally, last summer, Bolmaro signed a two-year deal with FC Bayern Munich.  

That is a lot of traveling and adjusting for a young player and, of course, it had an impact on him.

"It's tough because when you get used to one place, you have to move to another. And it's all the time like this. So it's tough to live this experience," Bolmaro said.

"But at the same time you learn the different things, different cultures. In the States, you have different, so different cultures than here, and then here you learn other things, so all this made me who I am today."

### Spain: A logical first step

Bolmaro was 17 years old when he moved to Barcelona. He arrived to a enviable environment, as Barca is famous for taking good care of its young prospects. Bolmaro made his EuroLeague debut at age 19 and by the start of the 2020-21 campaign, he was already a full-time member of Barca's first roster.

Of course, Bolmaro missed Argentina at first, but speaking the same language and finding out there is a sizeable Argentinian community in Barcelona made things much easier for him.

"Leaving Argentina for me was tough. But then I got used to it. And I really like Spain, too. I feel at home there. So I really enjoyed it there," he said. "The same language, a lot of Argentinian people who I was with when I was there. It was pretty easy, the adaptation to the country."

### Tougher transition to the United States

Bolmaro helped Barca make it to the 2021 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Championship Game, posting 7 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists in a losing effort against Anadolu Efes Istanbul. He moved to the United States the next summer but struggled to get quality playing time in Minnesota and Utah.

"It was a little tough. I didn't really get used to living in the States. It was kind of a different experience, but I think that I learned from it," Bolmaro said. "I got different experiences that helped me right now to be who I am. So I take it like a positive thing and to know for the future."

Going from sunny Barcelona to two very cold cities was new for Bolmaro and made the process tougher.

"It was so cold that you can't wear anything to cover that. But you get used to it," he said. "And also, usually, you don't go outside too much because you got from your parking at your house to the parking to the facility to the parking at the supermarket. So you didn't really go out."

### Tips to move far away

Despite his early age, Bolmaro has a lot of experience on going from one place to another, so he is the right person to get some tips when it comes to long-distance moving. For instance, what to bring with you at first.

"First, my basketball things. Then all my clothes, and then I usually bring PS5 with me all the time," he said. 

Another important tip: a hobby always helps. In Munich, Bolmaro is working on his DJ skills daily to disconnect from basketball as he settles into a new city.

"I like to mix music. I have a table DJ, so every day, I'm doing a little bit," he said "And then I like to play video games with friends, too, when my friends are available to play online with them. It's a thing to connect with them too. But yeah, I do a lot of things to take me out from basketball a little bit, and I think that helps me, too."

FC Bayern point guard Leandro Bolmaro's career has seen him go back and forth to three continents, making him a young but well-traveled basketball nomad.

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-valencia-basket/E2023/56/#roster)[ ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2023/12/#roster)| [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-game-facts-mil-pam) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-game-notes-mil-pam) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-prequotes-mil-val/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-round-6-players-on-the-rise/)

The visitors rely on a team ethic and a strong defense, ranking second in the league with 70.8 points per game allowed. Chris Jones manages the Valencia offense with averages of 11.3 points and 4.7 assists. The fact that Milan's leading assist-maker is Shavon Shields, with just 3.7 per game, illustrates how much head coach Ettore Messina's men have struggled to find fluency during their four-game losing run. The hosts will look for its collection of big men including Johannes Voigtmann (9.5 ppg., 4.0 rpg.) to control the tempo against a confident visitor.

[Milan Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/statistics/mil/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Valencia Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/valencia-basket/statistics/pam/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Billy Baron's return to form has helped propel Milan to an impressive run of four straight victories. They test their recovery against top-eight hopefuls Valencia, who long for a positive response following a collapse to Baskonia and better defensive showings after shipping 91 in each of their last four.

Last Game: 2022-23, Round 27, Milan vs. Valencia

Two teams on a very different path meet in Italy as struggling Milan (1-5) welcomes high-flying surprise package Valencia (5-1).

Veteran experience will be on display when Real hosts Virtus

ALBA, Panathinaikos look to bounce back

Zvezda looks for first win in Barcelona

ASVEL visits streaking Monaco in local derby

Bold predictions for Round 7

Latest EuroLeague injury news

Clyburn vs. Ulanovas, a clash of veteran forwards

Bayern's Leandro Bolmaro on crisscrossing continents

Milan will look to bounce back against Valencia