For the first time in his 21-year coaching career, Pablo Laso is back where he made his name as a player – at his hometown club, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.


Pablo Laso: ‘My expectations at Baskonia are high’

It was just a matter of time. Born in Vitoria-Gasteiz, [Pablo Laso](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/bas/laso-pablo/) played for Baskonia for over a decade way before he started an even more successful career as a head coach.

When he had the opportunity to come back home this summer, Coach Laso did not hesitate and [signed a three-year contract with Baskonia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/baskonia-appoints-pablo-laso-as-head-coach/). He believes it is great to be back but at the same time, there is no one more self-demanding than him when it comes to being successful with the club he grew up with.

"Coming back to your home city, for sure, it's a great feeling,” Laso says in a feature interview. “It's an important job I wouldn't even dream about, but at the same time, I see the team, I see the club and I see the fan base and everything with a lot of expectations about it.

"We are young, we are athletic, we are very hungry. We are going to see surprises from a lot of our players. My expectations are high, but at the same time, I have to be the first one saying, 'Hey, we're playing against great teams.’"

Everyone has welcomed Laso with open arms, especially the most important players in last season's squad. "He likes to joke around, likes to mess around. But when we get on the court, he's very serious and very about us doing what we need to do to be the best team we can," scoring ace [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/) says.

"I was always thinking, 'That's a guy that I'd love to play for.' I didn't know if it would ever happen, but when I saw that he came here, I was very, very excited," power forward [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) adds.

Laso knows Baskonia's fan base better than most and believes that the team won't lack his trademark character, night in and night out. 

"We are going to try to be competitive every night. We are going to be ready every night," Laso proclaims. "And this is something that I promise to the fan base because for me, it's very important that we show from the beginning that we are ready."

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For the first time in his 21-year coaching career, Pablo Laso is back where he made his name as a player – at his hometown club, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

For the first time in his 21-year coaching career, the Spaniard is back where he made his name as a player – at his hometown club

Paris Basketball guard TJ Shorts has taken to the EuroLeague like a duck to water in his first two games in the competition.

TJ Shorts is showing he means business in the EuroLeague

“Of course I believe I can play at the highest level, which is the EuroLeague. If you ask me if I’m a EuroLeague player, I definitely believe that and I know in the future my time is coming.”

That’s what Paris Basketball guard [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/) told Eurohoops in January 2024. Back then, he wasn’t a EuroLeague player and was only speaking in semantic terms. Shorts had every right to feel that way and the actual game to back up his claims.

Paris Basketball was rolling over the competition in the BKT EuroCup behind Shorts’s leadership on the floor. The French side was looking so unstoppable that winning the title and with it the ticket to the 2024-25 EuroLeague seemed to be just a formality, waiting to be stamped and sealed.

A few months later, that is pretty much what happened. [Paris won the EuroCup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/game-center-paris-aims-for-the-eurocup-trophy-on-bourgs-court/), [Shorts added the EuroCup Finals MVP award](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/eurocup-finals-mvp-tj-shorts-paris-basketball/) to his trophy case next to the EuroCup MVP he had already claimed and was EuroLeague-bound, together with his club.

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1728111/tj-shorts-is-showing-he-means-business-in-the-euroleague/).

The 27-year-old has looked right at home in Europe's premier club basketball competition

Boban Marjanovic discusses his first few weeks at Fenerbahçe Beko and what has impressed him so far.

Boban Marjanovic: ‘Why choose Fenerbahce? Short flight, great food, great organization’

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul [made quite the splash](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/boban-marjanovic-returns-to-europe-with-fenerbahce-beko/) by signing [Boban Marjanovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/boban-marjanovic/lmg/) in mid-September, and it’s fair to say that he has enjoyed his first few weeks as a member of the Turkish club.

During a feature interview, the Serbian center stresses that he still feels at the top of his game, even at 36.

“I feel amazing, I feel good. Basketball is our lives, our love,” Marjanovic says.

After spending the last nine years in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets, Marjanovic is impressed by what he has found at Fenerbahce.

“It’s an NBA organization, but in Europe,” he says. “One of the best in Europe.”

His teammates are also happy to have him on board, as [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) explains: “\[When\] we found out Boban was coming to Fenerbahce, I jumped out of my seat and gave Scottie Wilbekin a high-five. We’re very excited that we get to play with a seven-foot-five human being.”

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Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul made quite the splash by bringing in Boban Marjanovic in mid-September, and it’s fair to say that he has enjoyed his first few weeks as a member of the Turkish club. During a feature interview, the Serbian center stresses that he still feels at the top of his game, even at 36.

The towering center discusses his first few weeks at the Istanbul-based club and what has impressed him so far

Euroleague.net's team of experts – Javier Gancedo, Geoff Gillingham, Frankie Sachs and Igor Petrinovic – have made their bold predictions for Rounds 3 and 4 of the 2024-25 EuroLeague season.

Bold predictions, Rounds 3-4: How many surprises will we see?

It's time for the first double-round week of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season, with Round 3 taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday before Round 4 comes around on Thursday and Friday. 

Before the action gets underway, the [Euroleague.net](http://Euroleague.net) experts have each come up with one bold prediction heading into this double-round week.

### ASVEL to win two more this week

### *by Javier Gancedo*

Last week, I guessed my bold prediction correctly as ASVEL grabbed its first victory, so I am going to double down on that and predict that the team will get two more victories this week. ASVEL has plenty of experienced players like [David Lighty](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/david-lighty/003526/), [Joffrey Lauvergne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/joffrey-lauvergne/004194/) and [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/) who are ready to lead their team to a road victory against ALBA Berlin. De Colo has fond memories of Uber Arena, where he earned 2016 Final Four MVP honors while leading CSKA Moscow to the EuroLeague title, his first of two continental crowns won with that team. 

That victory should give ASVEL even more momentum, and a big crowd should be expected at LDLC Arena to see Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz and former swingman [Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/timothe-luwawu-cabarrot/012080/) in town. ASVEL can match Baskonia's physicality while [Neal Sako](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/neal-sako/010545/) and [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) have been really solid until now. If you ask me, things look good for Pierre Poupet's team! Fun fact: Coach Poupet played with Baskonia star [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) at Denain ASC Voltaire in the French second division back in the 2018-19 campaign.

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### Olympiacos to catch fire this week

### *by Geoff Gillingham*

When Georgios Bartzokas’ Olympiacos side is clicking, it is like listening to Mozart, Beethoven or Bach – an experience you don’t want to miss. Slowly but surely, I think that the Reds are on the right track towards finding the right tune once again, aided particularly by the re-signing of star forward [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/). 

Fellow arrival [Evan Fournier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/evan-fournier/013380/) is also starting to find his groove, and I think Olympiacos will make a splash this week, swatting aside EA7 Emporio Armani Milan at SEF before going on the road and defeating Anadolu Efes Istanbul. Coach Bartzokas is slowly getting more of his players back from injury, too, making Olympiacos an even greater force.

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### Two undefeated teams will remain after Round 4

### *by Frankie Sachs*

We enter Round 3 with four teams boasting 2-0 records. They are defending champion Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, AS Monaco, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade. That list will drop to three almost as soon as the week’s games start, since Fenerbahce hosts Zvezda on Tuesday night. I predict a Fenerbahce victory… followed by a triumph for the Greens at Paris Basketball later that evening. On Wednesday, Monaco visits FC Barcelona and I forecast a road win there.

That gives us three teams with perfect record when Round 4 begins. First, Fener heads to the German capital where it should finish the evening as the first team to four wins. Panathinaikos will face its first stiff test of the season at Real Madrid in a rematch of last season’s championship game. With a fresh [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) (after he serves a one-game ban in Round 3), *Los Blancos* will snare a statement win at Wizink Center. And on Friday, Monaco holds off Virtus Segafredo Bologna to join Fenerbahce as the only undefeated team through four games.  

### Cordinier to keep on rolling

### *by Igor Petrinovic*

After the first two rounds of the regular season, the man atop of the scoring charts is Virtus' [Isaia Cordinier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isaia-cordinier/009549/), who scored 16 points in a Round 1 loss against Anadolu Efes Istanbul and 23 points in a Round 2 defeat at LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne.

Closest to Cordiner's average of 19.5 points is his countryman [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) (18.0 ppg.), followed by Efes center [Dan Oturu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dan-oturu/012788/) (17.5 ppg.), then last year's second-best scorer, [Wade Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/wade-baldwin-iv/009863/) (17.0), and five players posting 16.5 points: [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/), [Isaiah Canaan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isaiah-canaan/010612/), [Shabazz Napier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shabazz-napier/011224/), [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/) and [Tyrique Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tyrique-jones/011981/). 

After two rounds, it means that Cordnier has scored just three total points more than Lessort, four more than Oturu or five more than Baldwin. So the margins are small, and with two rounds on slate this week, there will be many changes. However, I think Cordinier remains hot and continues to be one of Virtus' go-to guys, leaving him as the EuroLeague's top scorer once Round 4 ends on Friday.

Euroleague.net's team of experts have used their expertise to make some bold predictions for the first double-round week of the season

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2024-10-18T18:30:00.000Z)

ALBA Berlin v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2024-10-15T17:30:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Olympiacos Piraeus (2024-10-18T17:30:00.000Z)

Olympiacos Piraeus v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2024-10-15T18:15:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2024-10-15T18:30:00.000Z)

Real Madrid v Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (2024-10-17T18:45:00.000Z)

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Real Madrid (2024-10-15T18:30:00.000Z)

AS Monaco v Virtus Segafredo Bologna (2024-10-18T17:00:00.000Z)

FC Barcelona v AS Monaco (2024-10-16T18:30:00.000Z)

Virtus Segafredo Bologna v Zalgiris Kaunas (2024-10-15T18:30:00.000Z)

Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of the second round of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Pre-game quotes hub: EuroLeague Round 3

The first double-round week of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season is here, with Round 3 seeing eight games on Tuesday and one on Wednesday. Ahead of Round 3, we bring you the pre-game quotes from all the teams in one place. This page will be updated with the thoughts of the players and head coaches of all 18 teams.

## Tuesday, October 15

### ALBA Berlin vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (19:30 CEST)

**Israel Gonzalez, ALBA Berlin head coach**

“ASVEL has a very experienced team and is currently in good shape. They've won all their games in the French League and have also done well in the EuroLeague so far. They are very stable – offensively and defensively. Experienced players like \[Nando\] De Colo and \[Joffrey\] Lauvergne are performing well at the start of the season. That's a difficult task, especially in this EuroLeague double-game week, but we're building on our home-game energy.”

**Matteo Spagnolo, ALBA Berlin guard**

"This will definitely be a difficult match. ASVEL is coming to Berlin with a lot of confidence because of the EuroLeague win last week. We have to be ready for a high-intensity game – even though it's our third game in five days. But that can't be an excuse. We have to find the energy and focus to get the win.”

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (19:45 CEST)

**Sarunas Jasikevicius, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul head coach**

"We are facing an opponent that started the season really good \[with\] two wins. The team has high expectations this year with a lot of veteran players who know how to play. They beat us here last year on our court. Very physical team, well coached and organized. So we need to expect a tough game."

**Sertac Sanli, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul center**

"We had a good start to the new season in the EuroLeague and now we have the first double-week game ahead of us. Crvena Zvezda also started the season like us and got two important wins. It will definitely be a tough one. We have some missing players in our roster, but we will fight well as a team and close our gaps. Of course, playing in front of our fans will also give us great strength. We want to win this game and make a good start to the double-week."

### Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul (20:05 CEST)

**Oded Kattash, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv head coach**

“They are a team with a lot of quality. A lot of abilities and size. Very athletic team and we have to be very concentrated defensively. Boxing out will be critical. We are facing the first double week and our situation isn't optimal, with a new player who just came in \[Saben Lee\], Jordan \[Loyd\] who left and Rokas \[Jokubaitis\] who got injured. We are short on the guards, but we hope to continue with our process and play better and better".

**Jaylen Hoard, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv forward**

“It’s going to be a battle. They’ve got a lot of size, they crash the offensive rebounds very hard. I feel like number one it’s going to be a battle, and then just executing what we have on offense and play hard on defense. I feel like if we do those things, we’ll give ourselves a chance.”

**Tomislav Mijatovic, Anadolu Efes Istanbul head coach**

"We are facing a very dangerous and a very well-prepared team that has equally balanced inside and outside offensive threats. And we need to be fully aggressive and concentrated for 40 minutes in order to reach our goal, which is winning the game."

**Ercan Osmani, Anadolu Efes Istanbul forward**

"We are starting the first double-game week of the EuroLeague season by playing against Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv on the road. Our opponent is having many experienced players and is one of the strongest teams in the EuroLeague. In accordance with our goal, we want to win this game. If we put our maximum effort in offense and defense for 40 minutes, I think we will get the victory."

### Olympiacos Piraeus vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (20:15 CEST)

**Georgios Bartzokas, Olympiacos Piraeus head coach** 

“There is no doubt, we need time. Every training and every fight are for our benefit. Of course, as you understand, \[Moustapha\] Fall’s contribution, who re-entered the team \[after injury\], is very important. He creates another facet to how we play. He passes well, is a good receiver of the ball and understands the game both defensively and aggressively. Through this event, and through the effort of everyone, against Aris we became very team-orientated. We had 27 assists. Now as far as it concerns the game against Milan, they are a very experienced team with a very good coach, and we hope that it will be a game that the fans will enjoy. I hope we offer them our best."

**Kostas Papanikolaou, Olympiacos Piraeus forward**

“It is still very early in the season, so we can’t tell how ready we are. For sure, game by game, we have the opportunity to improve ourselves not only physically but mentally as well. For sure we all full of energy and we are focused, but we should not forget that this will be our third game in six days. Milan is a new team, and by saying this I mean that they added many new players in their roster. Still, they have a quality team, they fight hard in every game and we have to be very focused."

**Ettore Messina, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan head coach**

"We face one of the biggest favorites to win it all, an Olympiacos team as always well organized by Coach Bartzokas, and very deep roster, despite some injury problems that they are overcoming, like all the EuroLeague teams are trying to do. Controlling the boards and protecting the paint is always crucial to try to win a EuroLeague game, especially on the road. For us it is even more important, as a team with many newcomers and many rookies, to step into the Peace and Friendship arena and play the game with the personality of a team confident of what it can achieve and in its future."

**Pippo Ricci, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan forward**

“We are coming off a week that gave us a lot of confidence and validated the work that we are doing as a team. Now, we face an even more difficult and important week, starting in Athens where the first order of merit is to match their intensity and physicality to give ourselves the chance of being able to compete for 40 minutes"

### Virtus Segafredo Bologna vs. Zalgiris Kaunas (20:30 CEST)

**Luca Banchi, Virtus Segafredo Bologna head coach**

“We open this first EuroLeague double round against Zalgiris knowing that we have to play a determined and polished game, against an opponent that knows how to excel in transition play and on the back and forth thanks to the versatility of its five-man lineups. We have a great desire to achieve our first European seasonal success that only a high level collective performance can guarantee.”

**Achille Polonara, Virtus Segafredo Bologna forward**

“It will be a tough game but we are playing at home so we will have to bring even more energy, taking advantage of the support of our fans. In a game like tomorrow's it will be crucial to start well, unlike what we have done in the past few games. Zalgiris has experience and a core of players who know each other and have been playing in Kaunas for a long time.” 

### Paris Basketball vs. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (20:30 CEST)

**Ergin Ataman, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens head coach**

“Now we have a double week, two games on the road. We need to think first about Paris. It’s the first year they are playing in the EuroLeague, but so far… okay, maybe lost their first two games but they showed great potential. They lost in the last seconds against Crvena Zvezda at home and they played a very good game in Milan against Milan, so they are a dangerous team. They play a running game and they have TJ Shorts, who is the key to their offense. It will be a very important game for us because I believe that during the whole EuroLeague season, playing Paris on the road will be difficult for everybody. It is very important for us to try to get one victory in this road game.

“All games for us are dangerous, and also for the opponents. Of course, all games against Panathinaikos, the last champion, are a special game. It will be a special game for everybody.

“Omer \[Yurtseven\] is okay. Yesterday (Sunday) he had an individual practice – I talked with him, he told me that he feels good. I think if he does not have any problems in tonight’s practice, he will play.

“\[The EuroLeague\] is a different motivation. Now we will play two road games in big arenas – in Bercy \[Arena\] in Paris and at WiZink Center in Madrid in front of 15,000 people – so I believe that all the players will keep the responsibility and motivation \[high\].”

**Jerian Grant, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens guard**

“Every game is important. Every game you’ve got to come to play or you can lose – it’s the EuroLeague. They earned the right to be here, so we’ll be ready. From what I’ve seen they play fast, so we’ve got to get back on defense. \[As a team\] we’re getting there, we’re not where we’re going to be at the end of the season, but we’re getting better every day and every week.”

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Real Madrid (20:30 CEST)

**Chus Mateo, Real Madrid head coach**

“It is not easy to win in Vitoria. Baskonia is a team that plays very well, has lots of talent, players of great quality and will have the support of a packed Buesa Arena. In order to beat them, we will have to work hard at all levels: one-on-one, rebounding... and avoid mistakes. We must be solid on defense and be very close together to not offer any openings. It will also be very important to try to stop their fast breaks because, when they run, Baskonia does it really well, and try not to let players of such quality as \[Chima\] Moneke, \[Markus\] Howard, \[Timothe\] Luwawu-Cabarrot or \[Donta\] Hall grow during the game."

**Gaby Deck, Real Madrid forward**

“It will be a tough match on their court, as it always is. We have to work and do things right during the 40 minutes and try to win the game. We have to be intense from the first minute, be focused, try not to make too many mistakes and keep improving in different aspects of the game."

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. FC Bayern Munich (20:45 CEST)

**Zeljko Obradovic, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade head coach**

"We are playing against a team that made the most important change on the bench. \[In Gordie Herbert\], they have an extremely experienced coach who was a world champion with the German national team. His influence on the team's play is evident; they use every break and timeout to change their defense. Also, after timeouts, they have special offensive plays and set situations for their shooters. They also have tall players capable of shooting three-pointers. We're facing a very challenging game in terms of tactics and staying focused on all these adjustments they are capable of. We've had a good practice, and for the first time since we got together, we've had all 16 players available. Some players still have minor issues, but they were able to train. Our first game in Belgrade is against a team that has shown us exceptional hospitality over the past two years. I hope Partizan's fans understand that and show respect to Bayern in every way."

**Frank Ntlikina, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade guard**

"We finally have a home game. We are coming off a disappointing loss, so we expect nothing less than a tough game, and it will be even tougher for us to win. We prepared very well today, and we need to get ready for tomorrow and try to win the game. We have home-court advantage, with our fans behind us, so we are all excited to finally be here – and we have a few of these home games coming up. Some of us played here against Partizan, some didn’t, so it’s going to be exciting."

**Gordie Herbert, FC Bayern Munich head coach**

"They have a new team from last year, but \[Zeljko Obradovic is\] one of the best all-time coaches in the world, a legend; someone I've tried to study and learn from. Great atmosphere to play. It will my first time playing here as a coach, so I'm looking forward to it. I've watched the games on TV, so personally I'm looking forward to this atmosphere. It's a real good opportunity for our team coming off a big win in Bonn to go into this game \[with confidence\]."

**Yam Madar, FC Bayern Munich guard**

"I know how great the atmosphere we will be. It’s their first home game so we're expecting an intense game. We have to match the intensity of Partizan, that’s the key."

## Wednesday, October 16

### FC Barcelona vs. AS Monaco (20:30 CEST)

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Check out what the coaches and players are saying ahead of Round 3 of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season

Pre-game quotes hub: 'His influence on the team's play is evident'

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v FC Bayern Munich (2024-10-15T18:45:00.000Z)

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2024-10-15T18:05:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2024-10-15T17:45:00.000Z)

Here you can find all the latest injury news surrounding all registered players in the 2024-25 EuroLeague season.

EuroLeague injury report

Follow all the latest injury information for registered players in the 2024-25 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**

Malte Delow, Matt Thomas, Ziga Samar and Amon Doerries are out for ALBA's Round 3 game vs. ASVEL on Tuesday.

**Anadolu Efes Istanbul**

Justus Hollatz is ruled out for Efes's Round 3 game at Maccabi on Tuesday.

[Elijah Bryant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/news/round-2-disciplinary-sanctions-tae2425/) is suspended for one game, meaning he is unavailable in Round 3.

**AS Monaco**

[Furkan Korkmaz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/monaco-furkan-korkmaz-to-miss-3-4-weeks/) and [Nick Calathes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/nick-calathes-out-3-4-weeks-with-knee-injury/) are ruled out for Monaco's Round 3 game at Barcelona on Wednesday.

[Korkmaz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/monaco-furkan-korkmaz-to-miss-3-4-weeks/) is not expected to play until late October/early November after an injury in Round 1.

[Calathes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/nick-calathes-out-3-4-weeks-with-knee-injury/) is sidelined until late October due to a knee injury.

**Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz**

Baskonia has not yet sent an injury report for its Round 3 game vs. Real Madrid on Tuesday.

**Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade**

Nemanja Nedovic (muscle injury) is doubtful for Crvena Zvezda's Round 3 game at Fenerbahce on Tuesday.

**EA7 Emporio Armani Milan**

Milan has not yet sent an injury report for its Round 3 game at Olympiacos on Tuesday.

**FC Barcelona**

Barcelona has confirmed that [Joel Parra](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/joel-parra-out-for-three-weeks-with-sprained-ankle/) and Dame Sarr are out for its Round 3 game vs. Monaco on Wednesday.

[Parra](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/joel-parra-out-for-three-weeks-with-sprained-ankle/) is ruled out for the next two weeks due to a sprained right ankle.

**FC Bayern Munich**

Bayern has reported Vladimir Lucic is a late scratch for its Round 3 game at Partizan on Tuesday.

[Niels Giffey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/niels-giffey-suffers-dislocated-finger-out-for-weeks/) is out for 'the coming weeks' after undergoing surgery on a dislocated finger.

**Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul**

Marko Guduric (hip) has been ruled out for Fenerbahce's Round 3 game vs. Crvena Zvezda on Tuesday.

[Tarik Biberovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/news/round-2-disciplinary-sanctions-tae2425/) is suspended for one game, meaning he is unavailable in Round 3.

[Scottie Wilbekin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/fenerbahce-confirms-the-worst-scottie-wilbekin-has-torn-his-acl/) tore his ACL in Round 1 and is out with a long-term injury.

**LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne**

ASVEL has not yet sent an injury report for its Round 3 game at ALBA on Tuesday.

Melvin Ajinca did not play in Round 1 or Round 2.

**Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv**

Wenyen Gabriel, who missed Round 1 and Round 2 due to a knee injury, is also unavailable for Maccabi's Round 3 game vs. Efes on Tuesday.

[Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/maccabi-loses-rokas-jokubaitis-to-a-broken-thumb/) is set to be out for three weeks with a broken thumb.

**Olympiacos Piraeus**

Nigel Williams-Goss is ruled out for Olympiacos's Round 3 game vs. Milan on Tuesday.

Nikola Milutinov, who missed Rounds 1 and 2, is back in training, but he will not play in Round 3.

Keenan Evans remains sidelined after undergoing knee surgery.

**Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens**

Panathinaikos has not yet sent an injury report for its Round 3 game at Paris on Tuesday.

Kostas Antetokounmpo was out in the season opener with a right thumb fracture, and he also missed Round 2.

**Paris Basketball**

Paris has not yet sent an injury report for its Round 3 game vs. Panathinaikos on Tuesday.

Daulton Hommes did not play in Round 1 nor Round 2.

**Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade**

Isaiah Mike, who missed Rounds 1 and 2 due to a calf injury, is out for Partizan's Round 3 game vs. Bayern on Tuesday. He is expected to be out until Round 5.

Duane Washington has been registered and could make his Partizan debut in Round 3.

**Real Madrid**

Real Madrid has not yet sent an injury report for its Round 3 game at Baskonia on Thursday.

[Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/appeals-judge-provisional-measure-on-facundo-campazzo-sanction/) is suspended for Round 3.

[Andres Feliz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/andres-feliz-to-miss-time-with-plantar-fascia-injury/) is set for an extended spell on the sidelines with a plantar fascia injury.

**Virtus Segafredo Bologna**

Devontae Cacok, missed Rounds 1 and 2, is unavailable for Virtus's Round 3 game vs. Zalgiris on Tuesday.

**Zalgiris Kaunas**

[Brady Manek](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/zalgiris-kaunas-brady-manek-out-for-three-weeks/), who did not play in Round 1 or Round 2 due to an ankle sprain, has travelled with the team and will be a game-time decision for Zalgiris's Round 3 game at Virtus on Tuesday.

Stay up to date with the latest information provided by the EuroLeague clubs

Injury report, Round 3: Barcelona, Monaco both without two players

The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge continues to set new milestones, with remarkable growth and engagement among fans during the current season, underscoring the success of Euroleague Basketball’s gamification strategy.

EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge achieves outstanding success in current season

The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge continues to set new milestones, with remarkable growth and engagement among fans during the current season, underscoring the success of Euroleague Basketball’s gamification strategy.

As of today, the total number of teams registered for the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge has reached 269,105, representing an impressive 18% year-over-year (YoY) increase. Additionally, the platform boasts 177,503 active players, marking an outstanding 44% growth compared to last season.

The EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge has seen widespread global participation, with the top 10 countries by player engagement being: Serbia, Greece, Bosnia, Spain, Lithuania, Italy, Montenegro, Turkiye, Israel, and Germany. Moreover, more than 400,000 player trades were made after Round 1, showcasing the intense engagement of fans. In terms of team preferences, fans have shown a strong inclination towards Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, and Olympiacos Piraeus, making these the most popular teams among Fantasy Challenge players.

### Global community-building focus

This season, a key focus of the Fantasy Challenge has been on fostering community building. Through collaboration with selected media partners in specific regions, the league has successfully developed private leagues with exclusive prizes, diversifying the content around the Fantasy League and creating tailored content for social media platforms.

To further enhance fan engagement, the popular Fantasy Challenge podcast, featuring [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net)'s Frankie Sachs and Javier Gancedo, as well as Greek journalist Vasiliki Karamouza, has become a fan favorite. The podcast has been pivotal in providing insights and connecting fans globally, further solidifying a strong sense of community.

The success of this season’s EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge is another significant step forward in the Euroleague’s broader gamification strategy, which has seen a triple-digit increase in Fantasy users during last season’s campaign. The league remains committed to enhancing fan engagement and creating immersive experiences that bring fans closer to the game.

More fans than ever are playing the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge

Fantasy expert Javier Gancedo has offered his five recommended picks for the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge heading into the first double-round week of the 2024-25 EuroLeague season.

Fantasy tips, Rounds 3-4: Taking advantage of the double-round week

Welcome to the first double-round week of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season. After two rounds, four teams are undefeated and four others are looking for their first win, which could have an impact on the [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/).

Additionally, four teams play consecutive games in the same city this week. ALBA Berlin, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and FC Barcelona play twice at home while Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has one game at Belgrade Arena and another at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall, Maccabi’s temporary home.

As always on a Monday, here are my recommendations for Rounds 3 and 4.

Mike James, Kendrick Nunn, Khalifa Koumadje, Theo Maledon and John DiBartolomeo are featured in this week's article.

EuroLeague Fantasy tips, Rounds 3-4

### Mike James, AS Monaco (16.1 credits)

I am not a fan of recommending the reigning MVP in this article (he's an obvious choice, right?) but with only one game on Wednesday – Barcelona vs. Monaco – [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) is a very valuable choice. He is the most accomplished player that will play in the second turn in Rounds 3 and 4, giving you a chance to fix some mistakes in between turns. If you have ever thought of bringing James aboard, this is the time.

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### Kendrick Nunn, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (13.1 credits)

Panathinaikos has started the season on fire and [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) has been unstoppable until now. Nunn is playing over 30 minutes on average, posting great numbers: 16.5 points on 100% free throws, 3.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and a PIR of 17.5. In what arguably could be a run-and-gun game against Paris and a tough road showdown against Fenerbahce, Nunn should be a must.

### Theo Maledon, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (11.2 credits)

[Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/) is one of the most pleasant surprises in the competition, helping ASVEL enjoy a good start with his all-around perfection. Maledon is averaging 14.0 points on 91.7% free throws, 3.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 5.5 fouls drawn and a PIR of 20.0. ASVEL faces two high-scoring teams this week: ALBA in Berlin and Baskonia at home. It should be a good test for him.

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### Khalifa Koumadje, ALBA Berlin (9.1 credits)

It has been a good start to the season for [Khalifa Koumadje](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/koumadje-khalifa/010791/), making the most out of his size and mobility to find advantages everywhere. He is also playing with extra focus and character. In addition to all that, Koumadje is averaging 8.0 points, a league-leading 10.5 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and a PIR of 17.5. There are not many good options at center for under 10.0 credits, but Koumadje is one of them.

### John DiBartolomeo, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (6.2 credits)

Maccabi's backcourt is in a tough situation. [Rokas Jokubaitis is injured](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/maccabi-loses-rokas-jokubaitis-to-a-broken-thumb/), plus [Jordan Loyd](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/jordan-loyd-returns-to-as-monaco-basket/) reached an agreement to leave the club and join Monaco. New signing [Saben Lee](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/maccabi-tel-aviv-bc-signs-scorer-saben-lee/) arrives with great numbers but no EuroLeague experience. That means that in the short run, [John DiBartolomeo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/john-dibartolomeo/007990/) and Round 1 MVP [Tamir Blatt](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tamir-blatt/011193/) should be very interesting players to own in our beloved fantasy game.

Fantasy expert Javier Gancedo is back with his weekly recommendations

The Appeals Judge has rendered their decision after the appeal presented by Real Madrid and Facundo Campazzo regarding the sanction imposed on Facundo Campazzo for actions that represent a lack of respect towards the referees during its road game against FC Bayern Munich.

Appeals Judge decision on Facundo Campazzo sanction

The Appeals Judge has rendered their decision after the appeal presented by [Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/carousels/real-madrid/?q=%7B%22articleId%22%3A%22%22%2C%22categoryId%22%3A%22%22%2C%22linkedId%22%3A%7B%22sourceSystem%22%3A%22FS_BASKETBALL_TEAM%22%2C%22sourceSystemId%22%3A%22mad%22%2C%22text%22%3A%22%22%7D%7D&carouselTitle=Real%20Madrid) and [Facundo Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) regarding the sanction imposed on Facundo Campazzo for actions that represent a lack of respect towards the referees during its road game against FC Bayern Munich.

The Appeals Judge has ratified the original sanction, therefore Facundo Campazzo will not be eligible to play in Round 3.