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Umana Reyer Venice v Aris Thessaloniki Betsson (2025-09-30T18:00:00.000Z)

Turk Telekom Ankara 93-96 ratiopharm Ulm | Round 1 highlights

Turk Telekom Ankara v ratiopharm Ulm (2025-09-30T16:00:00.000Z)

Back in the BKT EuroCup after a one-season break, Slask Wroclaw celebrated its return with a home win, beating Neptunas Klaipeda 95-85 in Round 1. Jakub Niziol and Kadre Gray stood out as two of the game’s impact players.

Kadre Gray, Jakub Niziol led Slask past Neptunas

Back in the BKT EuroCup after a one-season break, [Slask Wroclaw](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/slask-wroclaw/wro/) celebrated its return with a home win, [beating Neptunas Klaipeda 95-85](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/slask-starts-eurocup-season-with-victory-over-neptunas-95-85/) in Round 1. [Jakub Niziol](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jakub-niziol/005531/) and [Kadre Gray](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kadre-gray/013921/) stood out as two of the game’s impact players.

Polish guard Niziol played with 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and a PIR of 26, while Gray added 21 points and 3 assists.

Niziol made his mark on the defensive glass, putting in significant effort on defense and helping Slask gain momentum. One of the key moments when the margin reached double digits for the first time came when Niziol grabbed his own rebound and converted it with a layup. 

Gray carried the offensive load, scoring 21 points and stepping up with crucial three-pointers in key moments. Both guards created opportunities for teammates, with Noah Kirkwood benefiting from their contributions. 

Despite committing 16 turnovers, Slask’s backcourt dominated offensively, compensating for the mistakes and securing the win.

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In the postgame interview, Niziol highlighted the team’s effort, saying: ‘‘I couldn’t imagine a better start. We got the win, that’s most important for us. The fans came out first game. The first half wasn’t perfect for us but we competed the whole 40 minutes. We made mistakes but we made it up with great effort and I’m glad we got the win.’’

In the press conference, Gray noted how the team’s chemistry contributed to the win: ‘‘Just from day one, all the guys coming in here, it just seems like our personalities all match each other. We are a young group, I have never been on a team where I am one of the oldest guys now. I’m just kinda embracing that leadership role. I’m hungry, I want to make the most of this opportunity, so I'm just using it to motivate the guys and put us in position to win.’’

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The duo stood out for the Polish side in the opening round of the season

Slask Wroclaw v Neptunas Klaipeda (2025-09-30T17:00:00.000Z)

Nikola Milutinov dominated like his old self on opening night

[Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/roster/oly/) escaped Vitoria-Gasteiz with [a 96-102 win](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/olympiacos-escapes-baskonia-in-a-shootout-96-102/) in a shootout, and to do so it needed a team effort.

The type of an effort in which [Tyler Dorsey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tyler-dorsey/009849/) had 21 points, after averaging just 10 minutes per game last season. Or [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/) orchestrating the offense to the tune of 8 assists. Or [Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/) and [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) each collecting a double-double, making sure Olympiacos outrebounded Baskonia by 8 boards for the night.

Or the type of calm and focus where the team made its first 30 free throws, before Dorsey missed one in final seconds when the game was already decided.

“We have so many good players on this team, and we need everybody to win games”, Milutinov said after the win. “Every team this year has so much quality, there will not be one easy game. We really need all 12 players.”

One of those players certainly is Milutinov, who stepped up on the opening night of the 2025-26 campaign with 12 points and 14 rebounds, including 7 on the offensive end.

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“He is one of the best centers in the EuroLeague, he is crucial for us”, Sasha Vezenkov praised Milutinov.

What is especially significant for the Reds is that this Milutinov’s performance comes with Moustapha Fall facing a long absence after suffering a bad injury late last season.

Olympiacos acquired Donta Hall over the summer, and he chipped in with 8 points in 16 minutes on the floor on this night when he returned to city where he played last season, but once the ball was tipped off, it was Milutinov who was in the spotlight.

Milutinov started this game, after starting just 8 games over the last two seasons since returning to Piraeus from CSKA Moscow. It was also the first time he grabbed at least 10 rebounds since Game 5 of the 2024 EuroLeague playoffs.

This was a performance fully reminiscent of the days when Milutinov dominated under the rims. The knowledge that Milutinov looks like that old, dominant self, is probably what Olympiacos and its fans will love the most about the opening night of the new season.

The veteran big man had a key role in Olympiacos’s road win in Round 1

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Olympiacos Piraeus (2025-09-30T18:30:00.000Z)

Austin Wiley was a force in Tuesday's season-opener, racking up 14 points and 11 rebounds to help Jerusalem to an 85-100 road win at Hamburg. 

Austin Wiley's double-double is great news for Jerusalem

There was a lot of hoopla around [Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/hapoel-jerusalem/roster/jer/)'s signing of [Austin Wiley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/austin-wiley/013278/) in the summer of 2024. He was coming off a monster season in which he led the Turkish League and the Basketball Champions League in rebounding and blocks. And he was reuniting with his old college teammate [Jared Harper](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jared-harper/011970/).

Wiley showed flashes early with more than 10 rebounds in two of his first three EuroCup appearances, including 17 boards against Veolia Hamburg Towers. But then a wrist injury struck and he missed a large period of time. When he returned late in the season, Wiley was not a difference-maker.

Austin Wiley (14 points) Highlights vs. Hamburg Towers, 09/30/2025

Austin Wiley posted a double-double at Hamburg

It certainly looks like Wiley is ready to make up for lost time. He was a force in Tuesday's season-opener, racking up 14 points and 11 rebounds to help Jerusalem to [an 85-100 road win](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/jerusalem-triumphs-85-100-in-hamburg/) at Hamburg. He collected 4 offensive rebounds and turned 3 of those into baskets. The big man only missed one shot and also blocked a shot, while intimidating opponents on many others.  

Wiley won’t be asked to carry the Jerusalem offense often. He was one of six scorers in double figures against Hamburg with [Khadeen Carrington](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/khadeen-carrington/008912/) and Harper leading the way with 19 and 16 points, respectively. The fact that Jerusalem has such a dangerous backcourt should continue to open up things for the big man, who showed that he can finish with style when given the ball in position.

The next week will be a busy one for Wiley and co. Jerusalem was due to fly on  chartered flight direct to New York after the game to play the Brookly Nets in an exhibition on Saturday before facing Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana in Round 2 of the EuroCup next week. 

It may be too early to say that Wiley is set to dominate the paint this season, but it was a great start and if he can do the same next week, it will be a reason to celebrate in the Israeli capital.

Could the big man be due for a monster second season in the EuroCup?

Veolia Towers Hamburg v Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (2025-09-30T17:30:00.000Z)

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan leaned on Zach LeDay to make a good start in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague this term with a fine display at Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, as the Italian outfit celebrated an 82-92 win in the Serbian capital on the opening night of the season.

Zach LeDay comes up big as Milan cruises to smooth win at Crvena Zvezda

[EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/) leaned on [Zach LeDay](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/zach-leday/008987/) to make a good start in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague this term with a fine display at Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, as the Italian outfit [celebrated an 82-92 win](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/milan-hits-the-ground-running-to-sink-zvezda-82-92/) in the Serbian capital on the opening night of the season.

LeDay shot 7 of 11 from the floor and 6 of 7 from the line to rack up 21 points and 5 boards, helping the visitors to a perfect start with their sixth successive road win over Zvezda and their ninth in the last 10 meetings with the Serbian side.

The 31-year-old drew on his vast experience, notably against Zvezda as he produced yet another vintage performance against a rival he is all too familiar with. LeDay fought countless battles with Zvezda during a 2021-2024 stint with bitter city foes Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade in Europe as well as in the regional ABA League, where the two teams engage in a perennial battle for supremacy.

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade-EA7 Emporio Armani Milan | Round 1 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Jibed and taunted by a vocal home crowd throughout, the unfazed LeDay held his nerve from start to finish and stood tall at both ends of the court whenever Zvezda threatened to turn the tide.

“It’s a blessing to come to this tough and hostile environment and get a big with a great group of guys,” LeDay said in a flash courtside interview after putting Zvezda to the sword. “We are a brand-new team, we’ll take it day by day and just keep going. Belgrade is like a second home to me so it’s always good to be back in the gym. I called this place home for three years.”

LeDay’s effort was complemented by [Josh Nebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/josh-nebo/011199/), who celebrated his return to action after being sidelined by a year-long injury as he racked up 12 points and five boards, as well as by a fine effort from [Shavon Shields](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shavon-shields/007831/), who netted 13 points including eight in the first quarter.

Shields produced an effective performance as he shot 5 of 8 from the floor and picked up 4 rebounds, managing 2 assists and a steal to make sure Milan stayed in front pretty much throughout the contest as he helped the visiting team carve out an early 20-22 advantage.

“I am super happy,” said Shields. “I am proud of everybody in the locker room, we knew it wasn’t going to be easy but we stuck together in some of the tough moments and got it done. We made shots and everybody stepped up at different moments.”

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Milan head coach Ettore Messina was pleased with his team’s effort. “We made the right decisions with the right players at crucial moments,” he said. “The ball was always in the right hands and you’ve got to have that kind of discipline if you’re going to have a good season. Everybody contributed and that will help us build some more chemistry,” added Messina, who was given a perfect 66th birthday gift by his players.

His counterpart Ioannis Sfairopoulos had little to cheer about. “We were not tough defensively and we lost a lot of one-on-one battles,” said the Greek tactician. “Just as we found our way back into the game, they scored two tough shots to build a six-point lead and that restored their confidence.”

Milan’s visit to Belgrade continues with Thursday’s matchup against Partizan in Round 2 while Zvezda faces a tough outing at Bayern Munich in a rematch of last season’s Play-In Showdown, when the German side prevailed on home court.

The visiting team’s forward produced a flawless performance in a cracking atmosphere in Belgrade

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2025-09-30T18:00:00.000Z)

Quinn Ellis sends it in the air and Josh Nebo detonates the dunk!

Ellis finds Nebo! Motorola Magic Moment

 Quinn Ellis sends it in the air and Josh Nebo detonates the dunk!

Kamar Baldwin gets past his man but Omer Yurtseven is there for the rejection.

Yurtseven denies Baldwin! Motorola Magic Moment

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v FC Bayern Munich (2025-09-30T18:15:00.000Z)

There was plenty of anticipation surrounding how Virtus Bologna forward Saliou Niang would adapt to the EuroLeague level following a strong showing at EuroBasket 2025 with the Italian national team. On Tuesday night, Niang left no doubt about his talent, refined skill set, and high ceiling, delivering an impressive performance to lead Virtus to a 74–68 opening-night win over Real Madrid.

Saliou Niang makes a statement on his EuroLeague debut

There was plenty of anticipation surrounding how [Virtus Bologna](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/virtus-bologna/vir/) forward [Saliou Niang](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/saliou-niang/012687/) would adapt to the EuroLeague level following a strong showing at EuroBasket 2025 with the Italian national team. On Tuesday night, Niang left no doubt about his talent, refined skill set, and high ceiling, delivering an impressive performance to lead Virtus to [a 74–68 opening-night win over Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/virtus-snaps-losing-streak-against-real-74-68/).

Niang came off the bench early in the first quarter and needed a few minutes to settle in. His first basket – a tip-in that brought Virtus within 14–19 at the end of the opening period – marked the beginning of a confident display. He soon Euro-stepped his way to the rim for a smooth driving layup, making a tough move look effortless. Later in the second quarter, he repeated the move, this time finishing through heavy contact.

Just after halftime, Niang found space for a backdoor slam before heading to the bench for a breather. He played the entire fourth quarter and delivered the game’s biggest highlight: a powerful dunk over Gabriel Deck that gave Virtus a 68–61 lead with just over two minutes remaining. Real made a late push and even had a chance to tie, but Virtus held firm down the stretch.

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Niang finished with 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting from two-point range, along with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and a steal for a game-high PIR of 16.

“It was a crazy night. I was a little bit nervous – it was my first time in the EuroLeague – but it went really well and I’m very happy,” Niang said after the game. “I’m very proud of the team. Now we have to stay focused and keep pushing.”

Saliou Niang had 12 poitnts and a game-high PIR of 16 to lead Virtus Bologna to a 74-68 home win over Real Madrid. 

Niang has stellar EuroLeague debut 

Niang has immediately positioned himself as one of the top contenders for the EuroLeague Rising Star award this season. Born in Dakar, Senegal, he moved to Italy at the age of two and developed through Fortitudo Bologna’s youth system. After two seasons with Dolomiti Energia Trento, he’s now ready for bigger challenges and remains committed to daily improvement.

“I just try to help my teammates, bring energy to the court, and do the little things that help the team. That’s what I do,” Niang said. “I’m very happy – it gives me even more energy to keep pushing and keep doing what I’m doing.”

The 21-year-old forward stood out in his first EuroLeague appearance



Kendrick Nunn did not wait long to show he could be a contender for back-to-back Most Valuable Player awards as he guided Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens to a season-opening 87-79 victory over FC Bayern Munich. 

'I’m still here' - Nunn ready for another star season 

[Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/) did not wait long to show he could be a contender for back-to-back Most Valuable Player awards as he guided [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-bc-athens/roster/pan/) to [a season-opening 87-79 victory](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/panathinaikos-starts-quest-for-home-final-four-with-87-79-home-win-over-bayern/) over FC Bayern Munich.

Nunn led the Greens with 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting while dishing out 10 assists and just 2 turnovers for a performance index rating of 29 in the opening game. It was a strong way to start the EuroLeague for the MVP.

“Of course I’m still here. I’m back for another season,” said Nunn, who signed a contract extension last April until 2028. “I said that in the preseason. I am here now. I feel like a kid on the first day of school.”

Kendrick Nunn (21 points) Highlights vs. FC Bayern Munich, 09/30/2025

Kendrick Nunn carried Panathinaikos to season-opening win

Nunn came up big throughout the game, scoring 8 points in the opening frame and adding a big three-point play midway through the second quarter as Bayern was trying to stay close.

The 30-year-old scored three straight baskets as Panathinaikos took control of the game. His drive and dunk provided the first double-digit lead, 58-48, and he added a layup and jumper in the lane to make it 62-50.

Nunn finished with two more scores in the closing minutes to kill off any Bayern hopes of a comeback.

“I feel good. I feel like I left a handful of plays out there, but my teammates get it done. When I deliver the ball, they execute. So the credit goes to them,” Nunn said about his 10 assists, which evened his career high. 

Panathinaikos coach Ergin Ataman said the team relied on strong individual performances, led by his star Nunn, saying: “We have incredible offensive players like Kendrick, who played a great game.”

Nunn’s performance was all the more needed as star signing [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/) was held scoreless in 10 minutes, missing all four of his shots. It was the first time the guard failed to score in the EuroLeague, his previous low being 9 points.

“Once every thing clicks together with all of us, I think it will look a lot better,” said Panathinaikos center [Omer Yurtseven](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/omer-yurtseven/005353/), who contributed 14 points in the win.

The reigning MVP carried Panathinaikos to a season-opening win

'I’m still here' - Kendrick Nunn ready for another star season 

Kendrick Nunn slices to the basket and somehow gets his shot to fall.

How Kendrick? Motorola Magic Moment

Kostas Sloukas waits and then lets Omer Yurtseven fly for the alley-oop.

Sloukas lets Yurtseven fly! Motorola Magic Moment

Smits's 7 straight points in the closing stages sealed the outcome for Efes's victory against Maccabi

Difference-maker Rolands Smits stepped up when it mattered most

[Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/roster/ist/) had an extraordinary offseason, beefing up a roster that now looks complete with players complementing each other in all positions. On Tuesday evening, the Turkish side [beat Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv 85-78](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/anaolu-efes-hold-off-maccabi-85-78/) in its EuroLeague opener, with five players recording double digits in scoring. The one who stepped up when it mattered most was [Rolands Smits](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rolands-smits/007109/).

In an exciting tug-of-war clash, Efes led 75-67 with 6:28 remaining, but Maccabi went on a 0-9 surge to get back in front with 4:33 left on the clock.

Enter Efes’s game-changer, with Smits drilling a corner triple to put the hosts back ahead. Maccabi didn’t manage to respond and Smits hit again on the other end. Efes circulated the ball smoothly before [Shane Larkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/shane-larkin/007200/) pulled off a sublime bounce-pass to connect with an incoming Smits for a slam that forced a Maccabi timeout.

Rolands Smits took over late against Maccabi

Rolands Smits took over late against Maccabi_39987917.mp4

This 5-0 run didn’t serve as a wake-up call for the visitors and Efes tightened up its defense, with [Ercan Osmani](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/ercan-osmani/012710/) getting the steal on one end before Larkin fed Smits again on the other, this time for a one-handed slam in transition to make it 82-76.

“I just took my opportunities,” a humble Smits told EuroLeague TV after the game. “My teammates found me and I just needed to score the ball.”

Smits ended the game on 16 points, having gone 5-for-7 from inside the arc and 2-for-3 from deep. He also recorded 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in just 15:50 on the floor. Most importantly, 12 of his points came in the last quarter, bagging almost half of his team’s scoring tally in the fourth (25).

A special mention for one of Efes’s offseason signings, [Jordan Loyd](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jordan-loyd/009754/), who also grabbed 16 points, having netted 4 of his 8 three-point attempts, including a dagger to seal the outcome in crunch time.

Efes opened the first double-round week of the season with a victory and it will look to make it 2 out of 2 against Israeli teams by beating Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv in their Round 2 duel on Friday. In a marathon like the EuroLeague depth matters and Smits demonstrated on Tuesday evening that Efes’s next-man-up mentality could take them far in the competition.

His 7 straight points in the closing stages sealed the outcome against Maccabi

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (2025-09-30T17:45:00.000Z)

 Nikos Rogkavopoulos goes up after the offensive rebound but Vladimir Lucic and Wenyen Gabriel team up for the swat.

Lucic, Gabriel team up for block! Motorola Magic Moment

  Nikos Rogkavopoulos goes up after the offensive rebound but Vladimir Lucic and Wenyen Gabriel team up for the swat.

In a back and forth opening-night battle that went down to the final minute, Olympiacos Piraeus pulled out a 96-102 victory on the road against Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz on Tuesday night. 

Olympiacos escapes Baskonia in a shootout, 96-102

In a back and forth opening-night battle that went down to the final minute, Olympiacos Piraeus pulled out a 96-102 victory on the road against Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz on Tuesday night. Olympiacos had a strong start and a strong finish to the game to escape the Basque Country with a win. The Reds made the first 30 of its free throws before finishing 31 of 32 from the line. 

Two players had double-doubles for the Reds on the first night of the 2025-26 EuroLeague season. Sasha Vezenkov collected 24 points and 13 rebounds, while Nikola Milutinov had 12 points and 14 rebounds. Tyler Dorsey netted 21 points, Tyson Ward scored 11, and Evan Fournier finished with 10 points. Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot was Baskonia's top scorer with 23 points, while Trent Forrest orchestrated the offense with 14 points and 10 assists. Hamidou Diallo scored 15 and Markus Howard bagged 12 points in defeat.

Olympiacos stormed out of the gate with its defense, holding Baskonia without a basket for more than 4 minutes, while a pair of triples from Dorsey helped opened a 0-12 lead. The margin was 4-19 before Clement Frisch connected on back-to-back threes to cut it to 12-19. Milutinov and Dorsey restored a double-digit margin, but just briefly because Howard hit back-to-back triples as the hosts cut it to 20-27 at the end of the first quarter.

Another three from Howard sparked a run that got Baskonia within 29-31, but Ward and Alec Peters pushed the margin into the double figures again, making it 33-43 from long range. Ward and Milutinov kept the Reds’ margin safe, but Luwawu-Cabarrot had a tough baseline jumper and a triple before Diallo and Forrest helped Baskonia finish the half strong on both ends of the floor, making it 48-49 at halftime.

Baskonia took its first lead with a triple from Tadas Sedekerskis, and after Vezenkov knocked down his first triple, a three from Luka Samanic made it 58-56. Dorsey answered with 6 consecutive points, but Markquis Nowell scored 5 points to spark a 7-0 run which got the hosts back in front, 65-64. Vezenkov had a three-point play, yet Luwawu-Cabarrot answered with a four-point play, only for Donta Hall to secure a slim lead for Olympiacos going into the final 10 minutes, 70-73.

Baskonia made an early fourth-quarter push through Luwawu-Cabarrot, who had a three-point play then nailed back-to-back triples to make it 81-79. Sedekerskis also hit one from downtown and an acrobatic three-point play from Diallo opened 87-83. But the Reds continued making free throws, then Fournier had a pair of baskets driving to the rim to make it 90-91. A high-arching catch-and-shoot triple from Vezenkov made it a 92-96, only for Thomas Walkup to nail a step-back triple with 40 seconds to go, making it 94-99 and securing a win for the Reds.

The Reds opened the new season with a valuable road win

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv-FC Barcelona | Round 1 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv v FC Barcelona (2025-09-30T16:00:00.000Z)

Saliou Niang gets the pass from Brandon Taylor and detonates the dunk in traffic! BOOOOM! 




Niang's poster dunk! Motorola Magic Moment

Saliou Niang gets the pass from Brandon Taylor and detonates the dunk in traffic! BOOOOM! 



Virtus Bologna v Real Madrid (2025-09-30T18:45:00.000Z)