Name: Catch the first episode of this season's Fantasy Challenge Podcast
Channel: Euroleague Basketball

Following a successful initial collaboration, Euroleague Basketball and TikTok are renewing their partnership for the 2025-26 season, with TikTok returning as an Official Media Partner. 

Euroleague Basketball, TikTok LIVE renew partnership for 2025-26 Season

Following a successful initial collaboration, Euroleague Basketball and TikTok are renewing their partnership for the 2025-26 season with TikTok. The renewed alliance will continue to bring the EuroLeague’s biggest games to Gen Z audiences through immersive, interactive content on TikTok LIVE.

Last season’s collaboration — which featured activations at *Hoop District* and the *EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi* — generated impressive engagement across TikTok.

At the heart of the renewed collaboration is the return of the TikTok LIVE Show, hosted by SBB-UK, as part of the *Rivalry Series* presented by Etihad & Experience Abu Dhabi. The show will spotlight the EuroLeague’s most highly-anticipated matchups, including iconic derbies and headline clashes. The first LIVE Show will feature Dubai Basketball's debut in the EuroLeague against Serbian Powerhouse Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade.

Here's what you can expect from the TikTok LIVE Show:

- Immersive live coverage<br>
  Fans will experience full gameday coverage – from city exploration and fan rituals to courtside action and post-game reactions.
- Local vibes<br>
  Each episode will showcase the unique culture of EuroLeague cities, with content filmed in local cafés, legendary courts, and buzzing arenas.
- Authentic voices<br>
  Hosted LIVE by SBB from the official EuroLeague TikTok account, the show will feature attendees at their first EuroLeague game, passionate fans, and celebrity guests.

TikTok will support all LIVE content to maximize reach and engagement, using native tools like polls, Q&As, filters, and effects to create a dynamic viewing experience for fans watching from home.

TikTok LIVE Show schedule:

- Sept 30 – Dubai vs Partizan
- Nov 07 – Barcelona vs Madrid
- Nov 11 – Paris vs Panathinaikos
- Dec 12 – Partizan vs Zvezda
- Jan 02 – Panathinaikos vs Olympiacos
- Jan 26 – Fenerbahce vs Efes
- Feb 13 – Panathinaikos vs Fenerbahce
- Mar 06 – Olympiacos vs Panathinaikos
- Apr 02 – Zvezda vs Partizan

Stay tuned to @EuroLeague on TikTok for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and the return of the most immersive basketball show on the platform.

Rivalry Series LIVE Shows return with SBB, presented by Etihad & Experience Abu Dhabi

The 2025-26 EuroLeague season tips off on Tuesday and now is the time to get your EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge teams ready. There is no better way than getting top-notch advice from the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast with co-hosts Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs of EuroLeague.net and Sport 24's Vasiliki Karamouza.

Catch the first episode of this season's Fantasy Challenge Podcast

The 2025-26 EuroLeague season tips off on Tuesday and now is the time to get your EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge teams ready. There is no better way than getting top-notch advice from the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast with co-hosts [Javier Gancedo](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fganchetto&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C8f23c17ba6e24a938a4c08ddff3a0ce8%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638947346960858240%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5ichQZ08%2B4%2BAejvWrkbiWc2ckcGKFSoR6Wz%2Fl3MdtWE%3D&reserved=0) and [Frankie Sachs](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FMrEuroleague&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C8f23c17ba6e24a938a4c08ddff3a0ce8%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638947346960894891%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qhPt96t3ngeIaZ%2FSU%2FA67vi5euxZ5OVn9QfMhhj343M%3D&reserved=0) of [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net) and Sport 24's [Vasiliki Karamouza](https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fkaramouza_vas&data=05%7C02%7Cgeoff.gillingham%40euroleague.net%7C8f23c17ba6e24a938a4c08ddff3a0ce8%7C2b3d64f0329542979f1528435f0a62ce%7C1%7C0%7C638947346960937569%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RuVg%2FRj%2BbH%2FiJbU%2BYkpXVo6vX%2B39lXvvomI9gNtMJLs%3D&reserved=0).

The gang walk you through their strategies, players they would not touch, players they wish they could have had and, of course, they reveal their teams. See which of them doesn't like Sasha Vezenkov as their captain. Who is willing to gamble on EuroLeague newcomers. Which player Javi stole from Frankie's picks. And learns why they are high on Sergio De Larrea.

Also in this week's episode you will get information about joining the podcast's private league, how to enter a contest to win a Panini Hobby Box with official EuroLeague trading cards and how to send questions or comments that may be featured in future Listener Q&A segments. Best of luck fantasy friends as we embark on a new season.

Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki are together again for Season 3

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Valencia Basket (2025-10-01T18:00:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Paris Basketball (2025-10-01T17:45:00.000Z)

AS Monaco v Zalgiris Kaunas (2025-10-01T17:30:00.000Z)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dubai Basketball v Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (2025-09-30T16:00:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has announced that it reached an agreement on a one-year extension with small forward Mario Nakic, who is now under contract until the end of June 2027.

Partizan extends Mario Nakic

On the eve of the new EuroLeague season, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has announced that it reached an agreement on a one-year extension with small forward [Mario Nakic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mario-nakic/007632/), who is now under contract until the end of June 2027.

Nakic (2.03 meters, 24 years old) arrived to Partizan in the summer 2024, and last season appeared in 12 EuroLeague games in limited fashion.

That signing a summer ago marked Nakic's return to his hometown. He previously played on Partizan's junior teams and his father Ivo is a club legend who played on the club's EuroLeague championship team from 1992.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Prvotimac crno-belih Mario Nakić potpisao je danas novi ugovor sa Partizanom Mozzart Bet koji sada važi do kraja juna 2027. godine!🙌🏽🖤🤍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://t.co/1cCVhgLbJA">pic.twitter.com/1cCVhgLbJA</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/1972733384456876506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Nakic left Belgrade as a talented teenager to join Real Madrid in 2015. He made his professional debut with Real in the 2017-18 season as a 16-year-old and made his Turkish Airlines EuroLeague debut with *Los Blancos* in the 2019-20 campaign.

A year earlier, Nakic led U18 Real Madrid to the 2019 Euroleague Basketball Adidas Next Generation Tournament championship as the tournament MVP. He averaged 17.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.5 steals in four games and was the star of the show as he set championship game records with 33 points and a performance index rating of 41.

After his time with Real, Nakic played a year with Ostende in Belgium, where he helped the team win the Belgian League and Cup double in 2021 and then spent a season with MoraBanc Andorra in the Spanish League. Prior to joining Partizan, Nakic spent two seasons with Igokea of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he averaged 8.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in the 2023-24 ABA League season.

More Partizan News

Hometown forward sings a one-year extension

The Euroleague.net journalists have explained who they think will win the EuroCup and why.

Predicting the 2025-26 EuroCup champion

Ahead of opening night in the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup season, the [Euroleague.net](http://Euroleague.net) journalists – Geoff Gillingham, Javier Gancedo, Frankie Sachs and Igor Petrinovic – have taken the bold step of predicting which team will be lifting the EuroCup trophy in late April.

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv achieved that honor last season, as did Paris Basketball before the season before that, but who will go all the way this season?

### Bahcesehir goes all the way

***Javier Gancedo***

This is a highly ambitious project, and the club has been consistently signing top-tier talent over the past three seasons. Bahcesehir has added [Trevion Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/trevion-williams/012604/), who was unstoppable during the 2023–24 EuroCup campaign with ratiopharm Ulm, and [Balsa Koprivica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/balsa-koprivica/011050/), who consistently proved his worth whenever given significant minutes with Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. 

The team also brought in sharpshooter [Caleb Homesley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/caleb-homesley/011251/), whose clutch performances propelled Gran Canaria to the EuroCup Finals last season, knocking Bahcesehir out in the process, alongside [Matt Mitchell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/matthew-mitchell/012622/) and [Hunter Hale](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/hunter-hale/013909/). 

Crucially, Bahcesehir retained its core group, led by [Mateusz Ponitka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mateusz-ponitka/004172/), [Kenan Sipahi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kenan-sipahi/005275/), and [Tyler Cavanaugh](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/tyler-cavanaugh/009601/). 

This roster has it all: EuroCup experience, athleticism, scoring power, and talent across every position. I'm picking Bahcesehir as my favorite to win it all this EuroCup season.

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### It’s Cluj’s time

***Igor Petrinovic***

I know that it might not be the most obvious pick, but I really like what U-BT Cluj-Napoca did this offseason to make itself better. Quarterfinalists in each of the last two seasons, Cluj might have lost some important pieces but I love who they picked up. 

In the backcourt, there is the scoring threat of [Fatts Russell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/daron-russell/013943/), who I think is ready to drop 40 points each game, and on the wings it is [Mitch Creek](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mitchell-creek/013927/) who can keep dropping the buckets. Then, they added tremendous experience with [Jeffery Taylor](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jeffery-taylor/006546/), and maybe got themselves a couple of gems under the rims with [Nathan Mensah](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/nathan-mensah/013514/) and [Dusan Miletic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/dusan-miletic/009896/). 

All of them playing under Cluj’s long-tenured coach Mihai Silvasan, who is a great coaching mind. I think it could be a special season for Cluj… a EuroCup-winning season!

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### Besiktas has everything it needs

***Geoff Gillingham***

I’ll tell you what, I am so impressed with the work done by Besiktas GM Nedim Yücel year in, year out. He’s consistently built very competitive rosters since Besiktas’s return to the EuroCup in 2023-24, but he might have outdone himself this summer.

In addition to retaining [Jonah Mathews](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jonah-mathews/011936/) – a possible MVP candidate if things go well – Yücel brought in proven EuroCup talent in All-EuroCup Second Team selection [Anthony Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/anthony-brown/009025/), [Devon Dotson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/devon-dotson/013285/), and [Brynton Lemar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/brynton-lemar/013261/). If the three-pronged guard lineup of Mathews, Dotson and Lemar is enough to make the mouth salivate, wait until you see Besiktas’s big man options. 

Center [Ante Zizic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/ante-zizic/004554/) has spent six seasons in the EuroLeague and three in the NBA, but he’ll get his first taste of the EuroCup this coming season, while the player backing him up is none other than [Ismael Kamagate](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/ismael-kamagate/011926/), who really stood out for Paris in the 2022-23 EuroCup campaign. 

You know when you look at a roster and you see talented player after talented player? That’s how I feel with Besiktas. The Turkish side has the best coach in the EuroCup in Dusan Alimpijevic, too. Mark these words: Besiktas will be the 2025-26 EuroCup champion.

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### Hapoel Jerusalem has the championship blueprint

***Frankie Sachs***

Jerusalem finished second in its regular-season group last season before slipping up in the quarterfinals and had the EuroCup MVP. That MVP, [Jared Harper](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jared-harper/011970/), is back along with five more core players. 

The team added more scoring, more defense and more depth and as a result, is a lot more dangerous. With Harper, [Khadeen Carrington](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/khadeen-carrington/008912/) and [Cassius Winston](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/cassius-winston/011940/), Jerusalem has unparalleled backcourt scoring. 

Anthony Lamb is another serious offensive weapon, while [Austin Wiley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/austin-wiley/013278/), [Dmytro Skapintsev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/dmytro-skapintsev/013905/) and [Yovel Zoosman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/yovel-zoosman/006625/) can anchor a tough defense. 

Sounds like a blueprint for a championship team to me!

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The Euroleague.net journalists have explained who they think will win the EuroCup and why

Lietkabelis Panevezys v Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (2025-10-01T16:00:00.000Z)

U-BT Cluj-Napoca v Bahcesehir College Istanbul (2025-10-01T16:00:00.000Z)

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

Check out what the protagonists are saying ahead of Round 1 of the 2025-26 EuroCup season, and who might be missing in action.

Round 1: Pregame quotes and injury reports

## Tuesday, September 30

### Turk Telekom Ankara vs. ratiopharm Ulm (18:00 CEST)

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### Slask Wroclaw vs. Neptunas Klaipeda (19:00 CEST)

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### Veolia Towers Hamburg vs. Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (19:30 CEST)

**Benka Barloschky, Hamburg head coach** 

"For the game, I'm expecting my team to respond again. We've had two defeats recently. We're going through an important phase that can take us forward – and will take us forward if we put the defeats into perspective and take the right steps. Of course, we're facing a strong opponent in Jerusalem, who are clearly among the favorites to win the EuroCup. They have a lot of continuity in their team and, surprisingly, they've also managed to keep their MVP – I would have thought he would move to the EuroLeague. Every position is very strongly covered by two players. I'm very excited to see how we'll fare against this great opponent."

**JP Tokoto, Hamburg forward**

"I'm really looking forward to the start of the EuroCup, especially with this group. It will be a huge challenge; Jerusalem is a very good team. I saw their last games against Maccabi, and they looked really strong. It will be a tough test, but we won't shy away from it. Over the last two years, the team has gotten better and better. You can see that they are very well coached and play with a lot of discipline. And they also have players who can bring a high level of play to the court. We have to perform at our best, otherwise Jerusalem will punish every little mistake."

**Zsombor Maronka, Hamburg forward**

"I'm really excited that the EuroCup is starting again. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to play too many games last season, so it's all the more wonderful that I'm back now. I think it will be a very physical game. They have a lot of experienced players on their team. It will be important for us to find our energy very quickly and take them out of their comfort zone. If we can do that, we'll have a lot of fun."

### Umana Reyer Venice vs. Aris Thessaloniki Betsson (20:00 CEST)

**Neven Spahija, Reyer head coach**

"We're happy that the season is finally starting officially. We're happy to be able to make our debut in front of our home crowd, which is always a great advantage for us. The team is well-prepared and focused; we've worked very well over the last few weeks. We are facing a talented team in Aris, even though they have seven new players. We have analyzed their preseason and we are convinced that their results don't reflect their real quality: they are a dangerous team, but we are ready. Our goal is to continue on the path we started in the preseason. We definitely need to be better and more consistent on defense, but we can continue to improve in all aspects of the game."

**RJ Cole, Reyer guard**

"To beat Aris, we'll have to communicate well, especially on defense. The most important thing will be getting defensive stops and taking pride and confidence from our defense to fuel our offense. I know a couple of their players, like Enoch, who played with me. They are a good team, and we'll have to do a great job to beat them. Our home crowd will help us, I'm sure of it!"

**Bogdan Karaicic, Aris head coach**

"After a long and hard preseason, we start our official obligations in Italy. Reyer Venezia is a very strong opponent, with high ambitions in this season’s BKT EuroCup. We faced injury problems in our preparation and we won’t have Arnoldas Kulboka in this game, but we are determined to give our soul in Venezia, to start the season in a positive way. To accomplish that, we have to be consistent, intense and have energy in the defensive part, so that we have a good offensive game."

**Stelios Poulianitis, Aris guard**

"It’s the first official game of the season and we are excited about it. We have to face a very good team, that strengthened its roster with quality players. From our side, we have to be focused and determined for 40 minutes and follow the coaching staff’s plan, to get the result we want. We know we will have our fans’ support and we want to give our 100% to satisfy them."

***All of Reyer's players are available.*** 

## Wednesday, October 1

### Lietkabelis Panevezys vs. Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (18:00 CEST)

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### U-BT Cluj-Napoca vs. Bahcesehir College Istanbul (18:00 CEST)

**Mihai Silvasan, Cluj head coach**

"We are looking forward to the official start of the season. We will face a very strong team, one of the favorites to win the EuroCup this year, but playing at home in front of our fans gives us confidence. We believe we have the quality to challenge them and fight for the win."

**Patrick Richard, Cluj guard**

"We are excited to begin a new EuroCup season, with the goal of improving every year. Starting at home against a strong Turkish team, we want to open with a victory in front of our fans. With many new players, we are ready to grow together week by week and build momentum."

### Panionios Athens vs. NINERS Chemnitz (18:30 CEST)

**Luka Pavicevic, Panionios Athens head coach**

"After six weeks of meeting each other, the new team of Panionios BC is starting the 2025-2026 BKT EuroCup season against Chemnitz. This game brings excitement to us, as a team, on many different levels. Chemnitz is a team with established culture and it is a very difficult first opponent, but we are looking forward to accepting this challenge! Together with our fans, we are happy to compete in Europe again, in this competition and at this level."

**Nikos Gkikas, Panionios Athens guard**

"We are very pleased because an exciting season in the BKT EuroCup is about to begin. A very strong competition with quality, historic teams and intense rivalry! It is a challenge for all of us. This year, Panionios BC celebrates 50 years since its first participation in a European competition, returning after an absence of eight years. It is very important for us to take part in this new beginning. Niners Chemnitz are a very good team, with recent successes and a coach who has been working with them for a decade, instilling principles and philosophy. We respect them, and we look forward to seeing the arena filled with fans so that they can help us start the BKT EuroCup with a victory."

### Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. BAXI Manresa (18:30 CEST)

**Zvezdan Mitrovic, Cedevita Olimpija head coach**

"One of the most attractive teams of last season’s Spanish league is coming to us. They are the fastest team in the league, executing the most fast breaks per game. Most of their plays are built out of transition, which is a big challenge for us. Their system requires players who enjoy playing fast basketball – and they have found them. We analyzed some of their preseason games, and they were outstanding in the Catalan Cup. For us, this will be a very demanding game, especially because of the high tempo that Manresa maintains for the full 40 minutes. Defensively, we will need to respond firmly, particularly on the center line, since they have several big men who like to run. They use all 12 players in their rotation. Our guys are working very well, but none of the newcomers have experience playing at the EuroCup level."

**Aleksej Nikolic, Cedevita Olimpija guard**

"This is a classic Spanish team that likes to play fast basketball and finish their possessions as quickly as possible. Defensively, they are very aggressive and try to force the opponent into as many mistakes and turnovers as possible, which they turn into their transition game. Our task will be to slow down the tempo and play smart. I’m excited about the new season. We have quite a few fresh faces who came to Ljubljana with the goal of taking their careers to a higher level, so they are eager to prove themselves. In practices, I can see they are very diligent, hardworking, and motivated to show themselves through good performances and results. Of course, they will need some time to adapt to coach Mitrović’s way of working, so we must take it game by game and prove ourselves each time with the right approach and energy. We can’t wait to step onto the court in front of our fans. On this occasion, I invite everyone to join us in Stožice. We need you, we need your energy, so that together we can achieve as many wins as possible."

### Dolomiti Energia Trento vs. Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (20:00 CEST)

**Fabio Bongi, Trento assistant coach**

"On Wednesday, we'll face Bourg, a physical and very aggressive team on both sides of the court. Their point guard, Darius McGhee, is a great leader and a high scorer, and they can count on big players such as Mokoka, Lindo, Gach, and Kokila. They also bring energy and players with great European experience off the bench. It will be a tough game for us, one that will teach us a lot: we need to gain experience and continue playing together to cement this group and become a solid and reliable team as quickly as possible."

**DJ Steward, Trento guard**

"We've finished the preseason and now we finally have the regular season ahead of us. I can't wait to play our first home game in front of our fans: I'm sure they'll give us a lot of energy! We'll be facing Bourg, a really strong team with great players, and I'm happy to be making our EuroCup debut this season. We're preparing well for Wednesday's game and we're ready to give it our all on the court, playing to the best of our ability to try and get our first win in front of our fans."

**Frederic Fauthoux, Bourg head coach**

“Trento is a completely rebuilt team with pace and a lot of speed in their game, they can be very dangerous. It's up to us to stay in control and master the pace of the game while remaining focused on the main thing: winning this game.”

**Darius McGhee, Bourg guard**

“We are excited about this game! There has been a ton of focus on how we can get better collectively and we are very motivated!"

## Thursday, October 2

### London Lions vs. Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (20:30 CEST)

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London Lions v Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (2025-10-02T18:30:00.000Z)

Dolomiti Energia Trento v Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (2025-10-01T18:00:00.000Z)

Panionios Athens v NINERS Chemnitz (2025-10-01T16:30:00.000Z)

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana v BAXI Manresa (2025-10-01T16:30:00.000Z)

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

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

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

On the eve of its EuroLeague debut, Dubai Basketball is ready for its grand arrival on the biggest stage. As general manager Dejan Kamenjasevic put it: “Only impossible and unimaginable things are possible here.”

Dubai ready for its EuroLeague debut: ‘Only impossible and unimaginable things are possible here’

On the eve of its EuroLeague debut, [Dubai Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/dubai-basketball/dub/) is ready for its grand arrival on the biggest stage. As general manager Dejan Kamenjasevic put it: “Only impossible and unimaginable things are possible here.”

Kamenjasevic was speaking at a press conference in Dubai ahead of the team’s season opener against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. Joining him were Euroleague Basketball CEO Paulius Motiejunas and Eisa Sharif Al Marzooqi, Director of Events at Dubai Sports Council.

“We are really happy to welcome Dubai into the EuroLeague, to bring this passion to Dubai,” Motiejunas said during his opening remarks. “I know that the club is growing exponentially. This is the first step out of many that we will do.”

A great deal of work has gone into turning Dubai into a EuroLeague club. Founded in 2023, the team only made its professional debut last season in the ABA League. But for Kamenjasevic, the key to Dubai’s rise has been its commitment to building from the ground up.

“We started from zero,” he said. “We started from the academy, from the kids. We built the foundation a long time ago in order to get to this point.”

As the project gained momentum, so did its ability to attract elite talent. Davis Bertans and Klemen Prepelic were among the first to join last summer, and this offseason saw Dzanan Musa, Aleksa Avramovic and Filip Petrusev, among others, sign on.

The fanbase has grown, too – just look at its EuroLeague opener at Coca-Cola Arena. Already sold out.

“I think Dubai is an attractive city to live in and by adding a team, the fans will come to Dubai for a reason,” said Al Marzooqi. “You can watch basketball and have a nice holiday, with the hotels, the activities and the attractions that we have. Dubai is ready, always. We will offer more to all the fans who visit the city.”

Motiejunas echoed that sentiment, recalling his own trip to Dubai for an ABA League game last season.

“You come outside, it’s dark, you turn right and there’s the Burj Khalifa,” he said. “I felt like I was in a EuroLeague game… I’ve never been in a city like this. I was blown away.

“There are so many international people here who don’t get the chance to watch the EuroLeague when they come to live here, so now we’re bringing this passion to Dubai.”

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Kamenjasevic, who has been part of the project from the very beginning, knows exactly how far the club has come – and what lies ahead.

“Our dream becomes reality tomorrow,” he said.

With tipoff just 24 hours away, a new era for Dubai Basketball is about to begin.

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A press conference was held ahead of its first-ever game in the competition

Welcome to the preseason edition of the EuroLeague Power Rankings. The following list is the brainchild of EuroLeague.net's team of experts, which is made up of Geoff Gillingham, Javier Gancedo, Frankie Sachs and Igor Petrinovic. 

Power rankings on the eve of Round 1: Champs drop, Greek delight

Welcome to the preseason edition of the EuroLeague Power Rankings. The following list is the brainchild of [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net)'s team of experts, which is made up of Geoff Gillingham, Javier Gancedo, Frankie Sachs and Igor Petrinovic. The rankings are not a prediction of what the final standings will look like, but rather where all 20 teams stand – in their humble opinions – today, on the eve of the start of the season.

### 1. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

Key additions: [T.J. Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/), [Richaun Holmes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/richaun-holmes/014011/)

Major losses: [Lorenzo Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lorenzo-brown/009622/), [Wenyen Gabriel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wenyen-gabriel/013383/)

Obstacles to start the season: On paper stronger than last season, the Greens must find the right frontcourt mix with [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) sidelined and Holmes new to the league.

### 2. Olympiacos Piraeus

Key additions: [Donta Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/donta-hall/011196/), [Tyson Ward](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tyson-ward/012610/), [Frank Ntilikina](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/frank-ntilikina/006591/)

Major losses: [Moustapha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/moustapha-fall/008811/) (injury), [Nigel Williams-Goss](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nigel-williams-goss/007982/)

Obstacles to start the season: After [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/), the point guard position is a little light with [Keenan Evans](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/keenan-evans/011218/) still out and Ntilikina joining camp late. On a team with such great shooters, having strong playmakers is critical.

Sasha Vezenkov and Evan Fournier will be key in how far Olympiacos can go this season.

### 3. AS Monaco

Key additions: [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/), [Nemanja Nedovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nemanja-nedovic/000848/), [Kevarrius Hayes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kevarrius-hayes/010390/)

Major losses: [Jordan Loyd](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jordan-loyd/009754/), [Mam Jaiteh](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mam-jaiteh/002581/), [Georgios Papagiannis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/georgios-papagiannis/005844/)

Obstacles to start the season: Fresh off a first-ever trip to the championship game, there is pressure on Monaco to go one step better. But with just one ball to share, Coach Spanoulis will need to keep everybody on board.

### 4. Real Madrid

Key additions: [Trey Lyles](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/trey-lyles/014117/), [Chuma Okeke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/chuma-okeke/014006/), [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/)

Major losses: [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/), [Serge Ibaka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/serge-ibaka/003583/), [Eli Ndiaye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/eli-ndiaye/009213/)

Obstacles to start the season: Real has a much deeper roster to get ready for the marathon of games ahead. Adjusting to Coach Scariolo's philosophy should be its biggest goal at the start of the season, and the fact that some of them played for him in the past helps.

### 5. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

Key additions: [Talen Horton-Tucker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/talen-horton-tucker/014124/), [Brandon Boston](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/brandon-elliott-boston-jr-/014016/), [Armando Bacot](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/armando-linwood-bacot-jr-/014015/)

Major losses: [Nigel Hayes-Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nigel-hayes-davis/008962/), [Marko Guduric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/marko-guduric/004004/), [Errick McCollum](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/errick-mccollum/005216/)

Obstacles to start the season: Three of Fenerbahce's key signings are not just new to the EuroLeague, but to international basketball altogether. How they adjust to the style of play – and Coach Jasikevicius's brand of coaching – will be pivotal for the defending champs.

Fenerbahce club captain Melih Mahmutoglu holds up the 2024-25 EuroLeague trophy alongside Euroleague Basketball President Dejan Bodiroga

### 6. Anadolu Efes Istanbul

Key additions: [Nick Weiler-Babb](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nick-weiler-babb/010391/), [Jordan Loyd](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jordan-loyd/009754/), [Isaia Cordinier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/isaia-cordinier/009549/)

Major losses: [Elijah Bryant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/elijah-bryant/009846/), [Dan Oturu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dan-oturu/012788/), [Darius Thompson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/darius-thompson/011078/)

Obstacles to start the season: While a core of stars remain, the roster has been overhauled and [Vincent Poirier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/vincent-poirier/004887/)'s injury means that the frontline is quite different. Finding a way to get the team in sync – and the bigs in particular – will be an early-season challenge.

### 7. FC Barcelona

Key additions: [Will Clyburn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/will-clyburn/004888/), [Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/), [Miles Norris](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/miles-norris/014134/)

Major losses: [Alex Abrines](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alex-abrines/003478/), [Justin Anderson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/justin-anderson/012795/), [Jabari Parker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jabari-parker/012745/)

Obstacles to start the season: Last season, Barca was heavily damaged by injuries and lack of reinforcements. Staying healthy should be the team's biggest challenge, even though the team is deeper and more athletic than last season, and therefore should be ready for a long season.

### 8. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade

Key additions: [Shake Milton](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/malik-milton/014007/), [Jabari Parker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jabari-parker/012745/), [Dylan Osetkowski](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dylan-osetkowski/010581/)

Major losses: [Brandon Davies](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/brandon-davies/007870/), [Iffe Lundberg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/iffe-lundberg/010781/), [Frank Ntilikina](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/frank-ntilikina/006591/)

Obstacles to start the season: Partizan brings back it top three scorers – and seven of its top 10. Starting the season with only one true center ([Tyrique Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tyrique-jones/011981/)) and without a clear second-string point guard appear to be Coach Obradovic's main obstacles.

A lot of responsibility will be on the wide shoulders of Partizan's Tyrique Jones this season.

### 9. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan

Key additions: [Marko Guduric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/marko-guduric/004004/), [Lorenzo Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lorenzo-brown/009622/), [Devin Booker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/devin-booker/007056/)

Major losses: [Nikola Mirotic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-mirotic/000796/), [Fabien Causeur](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/fabien-causeur/001392/)

Obstacles to start the season: Everything is set up for Milan to have a strong start to the campaign, but after injuries ravaged its last couple of seasons, the key will be to make sure everyone remains healthy.

### 10. Valencia Basket

Key additions: [Omari Moore](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/omari-kamau-moore/014115/), [Darius Thompson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/darius-thompson/011078/), [Neal Sako](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/neal-sako/010545/)

Major losses: [Chris Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/chris-jones/010568/), [Semi Ojeleye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/semi-ojeleye/011982/), [Stefan Jovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/stefan-jovic/004863/)

Obstacles to start the season: Valencia has the deepest roster in club history but injuries struck right away, with three perimeter players sidelined. Being able to impose its trademark fast-paced rhythm should be a key to feeling comfortable in such a strong competition right away.

### 11. Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv

Key additions: [Vasilije Micic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/vasilije-micic/002580/), [Elijah Bryant](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/elijah-bryant/009846/), [Dan Oturu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dan-oturu/012788/)

Major losses: [Marcus Foster](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marcus-foster/010386/), [Joe Ragland](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/joe-ragland/005181/)

Obstacles to start the season: The deepest team in the league with 19 first-team players, Hapoel's players do not lack EuroLeague experience, but collectively getting a feeling for each other on the fly with the added travel will be a challenge.

### 12. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

Key additions: [Devonte' Graham](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/devonte-graham/014028/), [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/), [Semi Ojeleye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/semi-ojeleye/011982/)

Major losses: [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/), [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/), [Nemanja Nedovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nemanja-nedovic/000848/)

Obstacles to start the season: Zvezda may be younger, longer and more athletic than last season, but Coach Sfairopoulos also has nine new players. Getting them all on the same page is the first matter at hand.

Crvena Zvezda's Codi Miller-McIntyre will be looking to build on an impressive first season at the club last year.

### 13. Dubai Basketball

Key additions: [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/), [Filip Petrusev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/filip-petrusev/011194/), [Mfiondu Kabengele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mfiondu-kabengele/012796/)

Major losses: Jerry Boutsiele, JaCorey Williams

Obstacles to start the season: Dubai is new to the EuroLeague, Coach Golemac is new to the EuroLeague and a third of the roster is new to the EuroLeague. It could be a bumpy start.

### 14. Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv

Key additions: [Lonnie Walker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lonnie-walker-iv/013403/), [Oshae Brissett](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/o-shae-j-brissett/014127/), [Jeff Dowtin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jeffrey-dowtin-jr/014123/)

Major losses: [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rokas-jokubaitis/007519/), [Jasiel Rivero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jasiel-rivero/011214/)

Obstacles to start the season: Most of Maccabi's rotation is new to the EuroLeague and they will be learning a new brand of basketball while learning each other.

### 15. Zalgiris Kaunas

Key additions: [Nigel Williams-Goss](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nigel-williams-goss/007982/), [Moses Wright](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/moses-wright/012878/), [Maodo Lo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/maodo-lo/007032/)

Major losses: [Bryant Dunston](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/bryant-dunston/003048/), [Alen Smailagic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alen-smailagic/011051/), [Matt Mitchell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/matthew-mitchell/012622/)

Obstacles to start the season: Tomas Masiulis knows everyone in the club but this is his first year as head coach. Imposing his coaching philosophy in a team full of newcomers is his first challenge. Williams-Goss and Wright arrive from Olympiacos to go from role players to leaders.

### 16. Virtus Bologna

Key additions: [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/), [Saliou Niang](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/saliou-niang/012687/), [Alen Smailagic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alen-smailagic/011051/)

Major losses: [Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/), [Isaia Cordinier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/isaia-cordinier/009549/), [Will Clyburn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/will-clyburn/004888/)

Obstacles to start the season: It was clear during the Italian Super Cup that Edwards is already in mid-season form, but several questions remain about the team’s defense. How Coach Ivanovic addresses that will say a lot about Virtus’s season.

Alessandro Pajola will be key once again this season as a pest in Virtus's backcourt.

### 17. FC Bayern Munich

Key additions: [Wenyen Gabriel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wenyen-gabriel/013383/), [Kamar Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kamar-baldwin/012597/), [Xavier Rathan-Mayes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/xavier-rathan-mayes/013378/)

Major losses: [Carsen Edwards](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carsen-edwards/011987/), [Nick Weiler-Babb](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nick-weiler-babb/010391/), [Devin Booker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/devin-booker/007056/)

Obstacles to start the season: Bayern rebuilt over the summer and then had to pivot when [Rokas Jokubaitis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rokas-jokubaitis/007519/) was hurt at EuroBasket. With 10 new players and a playmaker ([Stefan Jovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/stefan-jovic/004863/)) who arrived during training camp, Bayern opens the season as a work in progress.

### 18. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

Key additions: [Markquis Nowell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/markquis-nowell/014119/), [Hami Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/hamidou-diallo/014086/), [Clement Frisch](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/clement-frisch/014026/)

Major losses: [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/), [Nikos Rogkavopoulos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikolaos-rogkavopoulos/011085/), [Donta Hall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/donta-hall/011196/)

Obstacles to start the season: Baskonia has many newcomers who have to adjust to a new coach, Paolo Galbiati, in his first EuroLeague season. Most of its newcomers are EuroLeague rookies, so experienced players like [Markus Howard](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/markus-howard/011948/), [Tadas Sedekerkis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tadas-sedekerskis/007230/) and [Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/timothe-luwawu-cabarrot/012080/) need to deliver right away.

### 19. Paris Basketball

Key additions: [Justin Robinson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/justin-robinson/014008/), [Lamar Stevens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/lamar-stevens/014009/), [Momo Faye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mouhamed-faye/012403/)

Major losses: [T.J. Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/), [Tyson Ward](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tyson-ward/012610/), [Mikael Jantunen](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mikael-jantunen/012613/)

Obstacles to start the season: Six of Paris’s top seven scorers from last season have all departed the club, as well as head coach Tiago Splitter. New play-caller Francesco Tabellini will need to get his recruits to gel quickly.

### 20. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

Key additions: [Glynn Watson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/glynn-watson/014013/), [Zac Seljaas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/zachary-seljaas/014088/), [Thomas Heurtel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/thomas-heurtel/klt/)

Major losses: [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/), [Andre Roberson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/andre-roberson/013405/), [Neal Sako](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/neal-sako/010545/)

Obstacles to start the season: After reaching 13 wins last season for the first time since 2020-21, the departure of Maledon is going to hurt. Much of ASVEL’s early success will depend on Watson’s adaptation to the EuroLeague.

The Reds and Greens are sitting pretty in the top spots

Javier Gancedo is here to inform EuroCup Fantasy Challenge managers about who they should pick this week.

Fantasy tips, Round 1: So many choices! 

It's that time of year again! The 2025-26 BKT EuroCup season, which means that the 2025-26 EuroCup Fantasy Challenge returns. 

It remains one of the toughest and most unpredictable fantasy games out there but don't worry, I am here to help. These are the five players we like ahead of the first tipoff at 18:00 CET on Tuesday. 

### Jared Harper, Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (16.0 credits) 

I know, I know, it is not very original, is it? [Jared Harper](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jared-harper/011970/) was the MVP last season and it is only fair to think he will have strong numbers again. He led the 2024-25 EuroCup in scoring (22.8 ppg.), fouls drawn (7.9 per game) and PIR (27.2). Harper hit 87.4% of his free throws despite taking more than 11.0 per game. Fantastic! 

### Jamel Morris, Lietkabelis Panevezys (8.0 credits) 

Shout out to Trey Dreschler for this tip. [Jamel Morris](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/jamel-morris/011931/) already played for Lietkabelis two seasons ago, averaging 15.1 points. He has been doing great in the Lithuanian League, posting 17.0 points on 47.4% three-point shooting and a PIR of 16.0 so far this season. All for just 8.0 credits. Go for him! 

### Arnas Velicka, Neptunas Klaipeda (10.7 credits) 

Fresh off a really strong performance at EuroBasket 2025, [Arnas Velicka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/arnas-velicka/006326/) is now ready to showcase his scoring skills, intensity and great energy in the EuroCup. So far, Velicka averaged 16.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and a PIR of 20.5 in Lithuanian League action. These are strong numbers and Velicka should just keep going. 

### Kevin Yebo, NINERS Chemnitz (12.3 credits) 

Enough about guards, right? Let's talk about a good option at center. [Kevin Yebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kevin-yebo/013368/) should be Chemnitz's main frontcourt choice in the club's first-ever EuroCup season. In his German League debut this weekend, Yebo had 18 points on 12-of-14 free throws, 6 rebounds and a PIR of 21. A great value options under 13.0 credits. 

### Mateusz Ponitka, Bahcesehir College Istanbul (10.6 credits) 

I am going to play it safe and pick an all-around, experienced forward who can help Bahcesehir in many ways. [Mateusz Ponitka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mateusz-ponitka/004172/) is an outstanding rebounder for a player his size, has a great feel for steals, can pass the ball and score in transition when it is really needed. At 10.6 credits, Ponitka could be a big steal. 

Javier Gancedo is here to inform Fantasy Challenge managers about who they should pick this week

Javier Gancedo is here to inform EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge managers about who they should pick this week.

Fantasy tips, Rounds 1-2: Back with a major plot twist! 

The 2025-26 EuroLeague is about to start and over 200,000 teams are ready to go against each other in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge. As always, we will be here each Monday to give you some fantasy tips and recommendations to make your team go from good to great, or from average to good. 

We have decided to spice things up a little bit and will review last week's fantasy tips in each and every article, to see if your favorite [EuroLeague.net](http://EuroLeague.net) tipster did well. Expect some criticism, too. 

This week, Javi Gancedo is aboard with these recommendations: 

### Sergio De Larrea, Valencia Basket (6.5 credits) 

[Sergio De Larrea](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sergio-de-larrea/010750/) has been nothing but extraordinary this summer. Just last weekend, he became the youngest player ever to earn tournament MVP honors at the Spanish Super Cup. De Larrea also did really well with the Spanish national team. The fact that Brancou Badio, Xabi Lopez-Arostegui and Jean Montero are sidelined makes him an even better choice. 

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### Sasha Vezenkov, Olympiacos Piraeus (16.0 credits) 

Hey, everybody needs a superstar in their teams and right now, [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/) is in over 100,000 teams at the start of the game. Like Frankie Sachs said in the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge podcast, it is not because he likes our game or wears #14, but because he is damn good at what he does. Expect Vezenkov to be a solid choice all season long! 

### Kamar Baldwin, FC Bayern Munich (7.1 credits) 

[Kamar Baldwin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kamar-baldwin/012597/) should see extended playing time right away as Rokas Jokubaitis got severely injured and his replacement, Stefan Jovic, is not a great scorer (although he does a lot of great things on the court). Baldwin will have more responsibilities on offense, and that usually means a higher PIR average. He should be able to deliver right away. 

### Moses Wright, Zalgiris Kaunas (10.5 credits) 

[Moses Wright](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/moses-wright/012878/) showed hints of the fantasy value he has with Olympiacos, but injuries and limited playing time prevented him from fulfilling his potential. He will play a bigger role with Zalgiris this season and those extra minutes should mean more high-percentage shots and rebounds. He had a really solid preseason, so what's not to like about Moses? 

### Tarik Biberovic, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (8.2 credits) 

[Tarik Biberovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tarik-biberovic/006961/) showcased his best basketball late last season, particularly in the playoffs against Paris Basketball. A couple of key departures in the team and a long-term contract extension have given Biberovic the confidence and bigger role required to be one of the champions' scoring references this season. An elite shooter who is ready to deliver. 

Check this column next week to see Javi did. Until then, we leave you with a Vezenkov highlights video. Vez for Prez! 

Sasha Vezenkov | Best Plays | EuroLeague First Team

Valencia Basket v Virtus Bologna (2025-10-03T18:30:00.000Z)

Real Madrid v Olympiacos Piraeus (2025-10-02T18:45:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2025-10-02T18:30:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2025-10-03T17:00:00.000Z)

### Regular Season, Round 12

#### 23 December 2025

#### **NINERS Chemnitz vs. Besiktas GAIN Istanbul**

Balkans (Croatia and Slovenia): SPORTKLUB

Balkans (Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia): TV ARENA 3

Germany: MAGENTA

Global: IMG ARENA

Internet: [EUROLEAGUE.TV](http://EUROLEAGUE.TV)

Slovenia: SPORT TV1

Turkey: TRT SPOR YILDIZ

### Regular Season, Round 12

#### 30 December 2025

#### **Bahcesehir College Istanbul vs. Veolia Towers Hamburg**

Balkans (Croatia and Slovenia): SPORTKLUB

Balkans (Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia): TV ARENA 3

Germany: MAGENTA

Global: IMG ARENA

Internet: [EUROLEAGUE.TV](http://EUROLEAGUE.TV)

Poland: POLSAT SPORT EXTRA 4

Slovenia: SPORT TV2

Turkey: TRT SPOR YILDIZ

Ukraine: MAINCAST SPORT

#### **U-BT Cluj-Napoca vs. Slask Wrockaw**

Balkans (Croatia and Slovenia): SPORTKLUB

Balkans (Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia): TV ARENA 4

Georgia: SILK SPORT 2

Germany: MAGENTA

Global: IMG ARENA

Internet: [EUROLEAGUE.TV](http://EUROLEAGUE.TV)

Poland: POLSAT SPORT 3

Romania: PRIMA SPORT

Russian Federation: OKKO

Slovenia: SPORT TV3

#### **Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse vs. Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens**

Balkans (Croatia and Slovenia): SPORTKLUB

Bulgaria: MAX SPORT 2

France: SKWEEK TV

Germany: MAGENTA

Global: IMG ARENA

Greece: NOVASPORTS 2

Internet: [EUROLEAGUE.TV](http://EUROLEAGUE.TV)

#### **Buducnost VOLI Podgorica vs. Turk Telekom Ankara**

Balkans (Croatia and Slovenia): SPORTKLUB

Balkans (Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia): TV ARENA 3

Georgia: SILK SPORT 2

Germany: MAGENTA

Global: IMG ARENA

Internet: [EUROLEAGUE.TV](http://EUROLEAGUE.TV)

Montenegro: RTCG 2

Russian Federation: OKKO

Turkey: TRT SPOR YILDIZ

#### **Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem vs. BAXI Manresa**

Balkans (Croatia and Slovenia): SPORTKLUB

Balkans (Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia): TV ARENA 2

Belgium: RTLPLAY.BE

Germany: MAGENTA

Global: IMG ARENA

Internet: [EUROLEAGUE.TV](http://EUROLEAGUE.TV)

Israel: SPORT 1

Portugal: SPORT TV6

Russian Federation: OKKO

Slovenia: SPORT TV3

Spain: DEPORTES and ESPORT 3

#### **Aris Thessaloniki Betsson vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana**

Balkans (Croatia and Slovenia): SPORTKLUB

Balkans (Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia): TV ARENA 7

Germany: MAGENTA

Global: IMG ARENA

Greece: NOVASPORTS PRIME

Internet: [EUROLEAGUE.TV](http://EUROLEAGUE.TV)

Russian Federation: OKKO

Slovenia: SPORT TV1

#### **Dolomiti Energia Trento vs. London Lions**

Balkans (Croatia and Slovenia): SPORTKLUB

Germany: MAGENTA

Global: IMG ARENA

Internet: [EUROLEAGUE.TV](http://EUROLEAGUE.TV)

Italy: SKY SPORT BASKET

### Regular Season, Round 12

#### 2 January 2026

#### **Neptunas Klaipeda vs. Umana Reyer Venice**

Balkans (Croatia and Slovenia): SPORTKLUB

Balkans (Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia): TV ARENA 2

Baltic: GO3 SPORT 1

Bulgaria: MAX SPORT 3

Georgia: SILK SPORT 2

Germany: MAGENTA

Global: IMG ARENA

Greece: NOVASPORTS 4

Internet: [EUROLEAGUE.TV](http://EUROLEAGUE.TV)

Italy: SKY SPORT BASKET

Slovenia: SPORT TV1

Ukraine: MAINCAST SPORT

#### **ratiopharm ulm vs. Lietkabelis Panevezys**

Balkans (Croatia and Slovenia): SPORTKLUB

Balkans (Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia): TV ARENA 5

Baltic: GO3 SPORT 3

Germany: MAGENTA

Global: IMG ARENA

Internet: [EUROLEAGUE.TV](http://EUROLEAGUE.TV)

Lithuania: TV6

Slovenia: SPORT TV2

TV Listings - EuroCup

The new BKT EuroCup season arrives with 20 teams all across the continent taking their first ambitious steps along the road to glory! Here’s your overview of Round 1’s action.

At a glance: The EuroCup returns!

The [new BKT EuroCup season](https://euroleaguebasketball.ecal.com/) arrives with 20 teams all across the continent taking their first ambitious steps along the road to glory! Here’s your overview of Round 1’s action.

## Tuesday, September 30

### Turk Telekom Ankara vs. ratiopharm Ulm (18:00 CEST)

The new season’s opening tipoff sees Turk Telekom welcomes Ulm for a meeting of two teams loaded with potential. The hosts reached last season’s quarterfinals, while Ulm was unlucky to suffer regular-season elimination despite a creditable 9-9 record. Big man Marko Simonovic, forward Jordan Usher and versatile backcourt star Jaleen Smith are among the many new faces hoping to make an instant impression for Turk Telekom. Ulm has also significantly restocked during the summer, and will hope that Bryce Brown – a former EuroCup finalist during his time with Bourg – can immediately show his scoring skills in this season opener.

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### Slask Wroclaw vs. Neptunas Klaipeda (19:00 CEST)

Two new entrants to this season’s competition meet in Poland as Slask welcomes Neptunas. Slask could only muster a 2-16 record during its last EuroCup participation two years ago, and will aim to establish a strong early presence through a trio of big men signed in the summer: Jared Coleman-Jones, Jakub Urbaniak and Stefan Djordjevic, who led the Polish league in rebounding last season. Neptunas most recently appeared in the competition ten years ago, and head coach Gediminas Petrauskas will hope to avoid stage fright by leaning on the scoring skills of Harrison Cleary, who has prior experience at this level following his time with Hamburg.

### Veolia Towers Hamburg vs. Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (19:30 CEST)

Two teams who know each other well meet in Germany with Hapoel travelling to Hamburg. They were also grouped together last season, with both winning one game apiece. Hapoel will continue to rely on the explosive backcourt talents of Jared Harper, the reigning EuroCup scoring leader and season MVP, while summer arrival Anthony Lamb should quickly become a significant addition to the frontcourt. Hamburg has grabbed nine new players, notably including the permanent signing of powerful forward Zsombor Maronka, whose loan stint from Joventut last season was restricted by injury to just three appearances.

### Umana Reyer Venice vs. Aris Thessaloniki Betsson (20:00 CEST)

Another rematch from last season will see Reyer seek a strong start at home against Aris. The Greek team could only win three games last time around and has to deal with the loss of key scorer Vassilis Toliopoulos, with former NBA champion Bryn Forbes expected to quickly replace him as a key offensive weapon. Another new arrival for Aris is rebounding ace Steven Enoch, whose battle with Reyer’s experienced Amedeo Tessitori should provide some highlight reel moments. The Italian team, which reached last season’s eighthfinals, will also look for leadership from guard Ky Bowman, who averaged 16 points last season in the Italian league with former club Treviso.

## Wednesday, October 1

### Lietkabelis Panevezys vs. Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (18:00 CEST)

Wednesday’s action tips off in Lithuania with Besiktas travelling to face Lietkabelis. This will be the first meeting between the teams, who were placed in different groups last season as Lietkabelis stumbled to a 5-13 record while the Turkish team advanced as far as the eighthfinals. Forward Augustine Rubit and guard Kristian Kullamae – who returns for his second stint – headline half a dozen new signings for a Lietkabelis team aiming to compete more strongly for the playoffs. But it won’t be an easy start against Dusan Alimpijevic’s Besiktas, which has restocked with the backcourt addition of Brynton Lemar and has a new power in the paint with Ante Zizic.

### U-BT Cluj-Napoca vs. Bahcesehir College Istanbul (18:00 CEST)

Two of last season’s title contenders go head to head for an intriguing opening week battle as Cluj welcomes Bahcesehir. The Romanian team is coming off a strong campaign which finished in the quarterfinals, while Bahcesehir went one better with a semifinals berth after winning its regular season group with a 14-4 record. They were placed in different groups last season, so this will be their first ever meeting. Cluj will look to dominate the paint through new signing Dusan Miletic, but he will face a bone-crunching challenge from Bahcesehir summer arrival Trevion Williams, who led the EuroCup in rebounding during his time with Ulm two seasons ago.

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### Panionios Athens vs. NINERS Chemnitz (18:30 CEST)

A pair of fresh faces will look for a strong start in their new EuroCup environment as Panionis welcomes Chemnitz. The Greek team is making its first appearance in the competition since 2014, while Chemnitz is an even bigger unknown quantity ahead of its EuroCup debut campaign – especially as coach Rodrigo Pastore is overseeing an almost entirely new roster. Nike Sibande looks likely to become the backcourt leader for the German team, and this week he will match up against new Panionis guard Michail Lountzis – one of the few players on either team with previous EuroCup experience.

### Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana vs. BAXI Manresa (18:30 CEST)

Two ambitious teams go head to head in search of an opening victory as Olimpija welcomes competition newcomer Manresa. The host demonstrated its potential by reaching last season’s quarterfinals, and coach Zvezdan Mitrovic has reconfigured his roster with several additions including backcourt star Joseph Girard, who led the Lithuanian league in scoring last season. Manresa is heading into its debut EuroCup campaign with plenty of confidence in its relatively young roster, including the signing of talented guard Hugo Benitez and experienced wingman Louis Olinde. Three-point scoring ace Alfonso Plummer – formerly of Ulm – will also look to make a strong impact as he returns to the competition.

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### Dolomiti Energia Trento vs. Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (20:00 CEST)

Two teams who narrowly missed out on last season’s playoffs will battle for a winning start as Trento hosts Bourg. A string of summer signings for Trento are headlined by the emerging backcourt talents of DeVante’ Jones – formerly with Cedevita – and DJ Steward, who averaged more than 19 points in last season’s G-League and will now aim to become a breakout star during his first season in Europe. Bourg coach Frederic Fauthoux has the task of establishing chemistry within a roster containing no less than 11 new players, and will lean on the proven EuroCup experience of swingman Adam Mokoka, who averaged 11.9 points for Cluj last season.

## Thursday, October 2

### London Lions vs. Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (20:30 CEST)

In Thursday’s only game, London returns to the EuroCup after a one-year absence with a visit from dangerous Buducnost. The Montenegrin team reached last season’s eighthfinals and has retained the majority of its roster, supported by the introduction of experienced center Jerry Boutsiele and similarly-named forward Axel Bouteille, who helped Bahcesehir reach last season’s semifinal. The English team will look to start strong by leaning on the leadership of guards Tarik Phillip and Mo Soluade, who have both returned for their second stints with London, and Shavar Reynolds will also aim for an instant impact in the backcourt after his summer arrival.

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Andy West looks ahead to the first round of the new campaign

The EuroLeague returns bigger and better than ever, with the competition expanding to 20 teams including the addition of two debutants. After a summer of superstar signings, this is what we can look forward to in Round 1 of the 2025-26 regular season.

At a glance: The EuroLeague is back!

The EuroLeague returns bigger and better than ever, with the competition expanding to 20 teams including the addition of two debutants. After a summer of superstar signings, this is what we can look forward to in Round 1 of [the 2025-26 regular season](https://euroleaguebasketball.ecal.com/).

## Tuesday, September 30

### Dubai Basketball vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade (18:00 CEST)

The new season begins with a piece of history as Dubai hosts its first regular-season meeting with a visit from Partizan. Home team coach Jurica Golemac has prepared for the challenge by recruiting a batch of EuroLeague-proven talent including scoring threats Dzanan Musa and Dwayne Bacon, and Dubai also boasts plenty of power in the paint with fresh faces Sertac Sanli and Mfiondu Kabengele, the reigning EuroCup rebounding king. After finishing last season’s competition just outside the playoffs with a 16-18 record, Partizan boss Zeljko Obradovic has retained the majority of his roster. The Serbian team’s star addition is free-scoring forward Jabari Parker, while NBA veteran Shake Milton will aim to make a strong debut after being signed to deepen Obradovic’s backcourt options.

### Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv vs. FC Barcelona (18:00 CEST)

After roaring to title glory in last season’s EuroCup, Hapoel will step up for its EuroLeague debut with a tough task against traditional powerhouse Barcelona. The game – to be staged in Sofia, Bulgaria – will see Barca give debuts to experienced forwards Will Clyburn and Toko Shengelia, who both joined from Virtus during the summer. Joan Penarroya’s men, who reached the playoffs last season, can also call upon promising EuroLeague rookies Myles Cale and Miles Norris. Hapoel coach Dimitris Itoudis – a two-time EuroLeague champion – possesses plenty of backcourt talent following the summer recruitment of Chris Jones, Elijah Bryant and especially Vasilije Micic, a former EuroLeague champion and MVP. Centers Dan Oturu and Tai Odiase have also arrived, showing that Hapoel mean serious business over the coming months.

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv (19:45 CEST)

New Efes coach Igor Kokoskov begins his reign with a visit from a Maccabi team led for the fourth consecutive season by Oded Kattash. The Turkish team, which finished sixth last season with a 20-14 record, has retained its key players inside and outside the paint, Shane Larkin and Vincent Poirier, whilst adding plenty of quality including last season’s Best Defender award winner Nick Weiler-Babb, elite scorer Jordan Loyd and towering big man Georgios Papagiannis. Maccabi endured a tough 2024-25 campaign, ending third from bottom at 11-23, and will hope to mount a stronger challenge this season with the assistance of new signings like Lonnie Walker and center Marcio Santos, who shined for Ulm in last season’s EuroCup and will now try to prove himself at the higher level.

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (20:00 CEST)

Experienced head coaches Ioannis Sfairopoulos and Ettore Messina will respectively look to guide their new-look Zvezda and Milan teams to a season-opening win in Belgrade. Zvezda has suffered the loss of key scorer Isaiah Canaan during the preseason preparations, placing more pressure on new signing Devonte’ Graham to make a fast start. Forward Semi Ojeleye plus big men Chima Moneke and Jasiel are also exciting arrivals for Zvezda, and their fast challenge will be outmuscling Milan’s summer signings Bryant Dunston and Devin Booker. Messina has also added vast experience and leadership in the backcourt with reigning champion Marko Guduric and Lorenzo Brown, while Shavon Shields and Zach LeDay will continue to play a vital role for the Italian team.

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### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs. FC Bayern Munich (20:15 CEST)

Last season’s beaten semifinalists Panathinaikos will look to kickstart a fresh title challenge with a visit from free-scoring Bayern. Ergin Ataman has retained the core of last season’s Greens roster, including reigning league MVP Kendrick Nunn, whilst adding even more backcourt explosiveness with 2024-25’s assists leader TJ Shorts and three-point scoring ace Vassilis Toliopoulos. NBA veteran Richaun Holmes has also been captured to add further power in the paint, and it’s clear Panathinaikos is again a leading title candidate. But Bayern also has lots of ambition with coach Gordie Herbert welcoming eight new players including dynamic guard Kamar Baldwin and high-flying center Wenyen Gabriel, who makes an immediate return to Athens to debut against his former club.

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. Olympiacos Piraeus (20:30 CEST)

After suffering another near-miss with a semifinals defeat, Olympiacos begins its latest title assault with a trip to new-look Baskonia. The Spanish team has a new head coach, with EuroLeague novice Paolo Galbiati overseeing a roster reloaded with the recruitment of promising talent such as Matteo Spagnolo and Markquis Nowell. Baskonia’s key player continues to be scoring ace Markus Howard, while backcourt facilitator Trent Forrest will hope to continue his outstanding form from the end of last season. Heading into his sixth straight season in charge of Olympiacos, Georgios Bartzokas has not changed much: the likes of Sasha Vezenkov, Evan Fournier and Nikola Milutinov are back to lead the Reds again. But Donta Hall and Tyson Ward are significant signings, adding more quality to an already loaded roster.

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### Virtus Bologna vs. Real Madrid (20:45 CEST)

Sergio Scariolo tips off his second spell in charge of Real Madrid with a trip to his former club, Virtus. The Spanish giant is looking to bounce back from a relatively disappointing season (seventh place, 20-14), and Scariolo has made moves in the market by recruiting EuroLeague rookies Chuma Okeke and Trey Lyles along with rising star Theo Maledon, who will look to repeat the spectacular performances he delivered last season with ASVEL. With the likes of Facu Campazzo, Mario Hezonja and Walter Tavares returning, Real will take plenty of talent to face a Virtus team which looks to be in rebuilding mode: veteran coach Dusko Ivanovic has signed eight new players and will look for instant chemistry in the backcourt from Luca Vildoza and Carsen Edwards.

## Wednesday, October 1

### AS Monaco vs. Zalgiris Kaunas (19:30 CEST)

Last season’s beaten finalist Monaco will look for a strong start at home against Zalgiris. Ahead of his first full season in charge, Roca Team coach Vassilis Spanoulis has made one of the summer’s biggest transfer moves by signing former EuroLeague MVP Nikola Mirotic, who will look to strike an instant connection with all-time scoring leader Mike James – now fully reintegrated after missing the end of last season with an internal suspension. Scoring threat Nemanja Nedovic and big man Kevarrius Hayes are also new additions to face a Zalgiris team led for the first time by Tomas Masiulis. The new coach is integrating some significant signings including experienced backcourt duo Maodo Lo and Nigel Williams-Goss, while talented center Azuolas Tubelis will look to make an instant impact in the paint.

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### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Paris Basketball (19:45 CEST)

Reigning champion Fenerbahce begins its title defense with a visit from new-look Paris. The Turkish team has retained the majority of last season’s triumphant squad, with the significant exceptions of Nigel Hayes-Davis and Marko Guduric. Their shoes will be filled by dynamic American guard Talen Horton-Tucker and flying Finn Mikael Jantunen, who is ready to make his debut for Sarunas Jasikevicius by facing his former club. Jantunen was just one of several high-profile summer departures from Paris, which is also led by a new coach in the form of Francesco Tabellini. The French club will hope that Nadir Hifi can continue his development into one of the continent’s most exciting players, while new signings such as EuroLeague rookies Jeremy Morgan and Justin Robinson will need to adapt fast.

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Valencia Basket (20:00 CEST)

Valencia returns to the EuroLeague after a one-year absence with a trip to ASVEL. The French club, again coached by Pierric Poupet, will rely on the veteran leadership of Nando De Colo, David Lighty and Edwin Jackson. The significant void left by Theo Maledon’s departure will have to be filled by Glynn Watson Jr, who showed his potential by averaging 16.0 points per game in the French league with Gravelines-Dunkerque. Valencia’s backcourt will be led by one of the competition's hottest prospects, Jean Montero, with plenty of assistance from experienced and versatile new signing Darius Thompson. Another important arrival for Pedro Martinez's team is rebounding star Neal Sako, who makes his debut by trying to dish out a defeat to his former club.

Euroleague Basketball has announced several rule changes and clarifications that will be in place for the 2025–26 EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup seasons. The updates focus on improving game flow, player safety, and officiating consistency.

Euroleague Basketball announces rule updates for 2025-26 season

Euroleague Basketball has announced [several rule changes and clarifications](https://media-cdn.cortextech.io/73b047b1-ed8b-45ca-9d19-21ab3508cd3a.pdf) that will be in place for the 2025–26 EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup seasons. The updates focus on improving game flow, player safety, and officiating consistency.

### Rules changes and clarifications

- Referees will no longer issue warnings before calling technical fouls for inappropriate behavior or faking/flopping. Warnings will continue for delay of game situations, waving a hand near a shooter’s eyes, and distracting a shooter with loud shouts, stamping, or clapping close to their vision.
- Coaches will be automatically disqualified if they or any registred team member sitting on the bench enter the court during a fastbreak situation. If a coach or bench member disrupts an opponent’s fastbreak by running the sideline or protesting excessively, referees will issue a technical foul once the play has ended.

EuroLeage Basketball Announces rule updates for 2025-26 season | Inside the Whistle

### Instant Replay System

- Euroleague Basketball is also introducing new situations in which the IRS may be used. Eight-second violations can now be reviewed by referees in the final 2 minutes of the fourth quarter and overtime if a violation has been whistled. Coaches may challenge these at any point in the game provided that an 8-second violation has been called.
- Foul identity reviews are now allowed by referees. Referees can check the IRS to confirm the correct player who committed a foul if there is a potential recording error, at any moment during the game. Foul identity reviews cannot be challenged by coaches.

 EuroLeague Basketball reviews, clarifies, and adapts specific rules each season, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the highest standards for players, coaches, and referees, while continuing to deliver the most competitive and fairest competition to its fans.

The French club, again coached by Pierric Poupet, will rely on the veteran leadership of Nando De Colo, David Lighty and Edwin Jackson. The significant void left by Theo Maledon’s departure will have to be filled by Glynn Watson Jr, who showed his potential by averaging 16.0 points per game in the French league with Gravelines-Dunkerque. Valencia’s backcourt will be led by one of the competition's hottest prospects, Jean Montero, with plenty of assistance from experienced and versatile new signing Darius Thompson. Another important arrival for Pedro Martinez's team is rebounding star Neal Sako, who makes his debut by trying to dish out a defeat to his former club.

### ­­­LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

 

**Streaks**

Entering this week, Nando De Colo has had PIRs in double figures in seven of his last eight games.

Entering this week, De Colo has made at least 1 steal in five of his last six games.

Entering this week, Melvin Ajinca has made 10 consecutive free throws.

Entering this week, Thomas Heurtel has made at least 1 three-point shot in four of his last five games.

 

**Season rankings**

Nando De Colo ranked second in free-throw shooting for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season at 94.8%.

Shaquille Harrison ranked 10th in steals for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 1.1 per game.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Entering this week, Nando De Colo is the all-time leader in free-throw accuracy at 93.2%.

Entering this week, De Colo is the all-time leader in free throws made with 1,181.

Entering this week, De Colo is the all-time leader in PIR with 5,473 index rating points.

Entering this week, De Colo is in second place all-time in scoring with 4,849 points. Mike James of AS Monaco leads the all-time charts with 5,276 points and counting.

Entering this week, De Colo ranks sixth all-time in two-point shots made with 1,069. Ante Tomic is fifth with 1,137.

Entering this week, De Colo is in fifth place all-time in steals with 360. Jan Vesely of FC Barcelona is fourth with 367 steals and counting.

Entering this week, De Colo ranks 10th all-time in assists with 1,204. Dimitris Diamantidis is ninth with 1,255.

Entering this week, De Colo ranks 11th all-time with 510 career three-pointers made. Rodrigue Beaubois of Anadolu Efes Istanbul is 10th with 513 and counting, and Vassilis Spanoulis is ninth with 518.

Entering this week, Thomas Heurtel needs 62 points to reach 2500 for his career.

Entering this week, David Lighty needs 7 rebounds to reach 400 for his career.

Game Videos

### Valencia Basket

 

**Streaks**

Entering this week, Darius Thompson has made at least 1 three-pointer in eight straight games.

Entering this week, Nate Sestina has made at least 1 three-pointer in four of his last five games.

Entering this week, Matthew Costello has made at least 1 three-pointer in five straight games.

Entering this week, Costello has at least 1 steal in five of his last six games.

Entering this week, Costello has scored in double figures in four of his last five games.

Entering this week, Jaime Pradilla has pulled down 5 or more rebounds in four of his last five games.

 

**Season rankings**

Neal Sako ranked seventh in rebounding for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 6.2 per game.

Sako ranked second in offensive rebounding for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 2.7 per game.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Entering this week, Darius Thompson ranks 11th all-time with a 2.6-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Entering this week, Darius Thompson needs 10 two-pointers made to reach 300 for his career.

Entering this week, Neal Sako needs 10 offensive rebounds to reach 100 for his career.

Game News

Valencia returns to the EuroLeague after a one-year absence with a trip to ASVEL. 

Game Facts: ASVEL vs. Valencia

The Turkish team has retained the majority of last season’s triumphant squad, with the significant exceptions of Nigel Hayes-Davis and Marko Guduric. Their shoes will be filled by dynamic American guard Talen Horton-Tucker and flying Finn Mikael Jantunen, who is ready to make his debut for Sarunas Jasikevicius by facing his former club. Jantunen was just one of several high-profile summer departures from Paris, which is also led by a new coach in the form of Francesco Tabellini. The French club will hope that Nadir Hifi can continue his development into one of the continent’s most exciting players, while new signings such as EuroLeague rookies Jeremy Morgan and Justin Robinson will need to adapt fast.

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

 

**Streaks**

Entering this week, Wade Baldwin has posted a PIR in double figures in eight of his last nine games.

Entering this week, Baldwin has scored 10 or more points in seven of his last eight games.

Entering this week, Tarik Biberovic has made at least 1 three-pointer in six of his last seven games.

Entering this week, Biberovic has scored in double figures and had a double-digit PIR in five of his last six games.

Entering this week, Devon Hall has made at least 1 three-pointer in five of his last six games.

Entering this week, Hall has posted a PIR in double figures in five straight games.

Entering this week, Mikael Jantunen has made at least 1 three-pointer in nine of his last 10 games.

Entering this week, Jantunen has pulled down at least 5 rebounds in five straight games.

**Season rankings**

Tarik Biberovic ranked ninth in three-pointers made for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 2.2 per game.

**Records/Milestones**

Entering this week, Nicolo Melli is in sixth place all-time in rebounds with 1,646. Jan Vesely of FC Barcelona is fifth with 1,780.

Entering this week, Melli is in second place all-time in defensive rebounds with 1,228. Paulius Jankunas is the all-time leader with 1,453 defensive rebounds.

Entering this week, Melli is in 15th place all-time with 162 career blocks. Mirza Begic is 14th with 163 blocks.

Entering this week, Scottie Wilbekin ranks fifth all-time with 608 three-pointers made. Sergio Rodriguez is fourth with 609.

Entering this week, Melli is tied with Kyle Hines in 12th place all-time with 287 steals apiece. Shane Larkin of Anadolu Efes Istanbul is 11th all-time with 288 career steals.

Entering this week, Wilbekin is in 15th place all-time with 282 steals. Thomas Walkup of Olympiacos Piraeus is 14th with 283.

Entering this week, Wilbekin needs 16 rebounds to reach 500 for his career.

Entering this week, Melli needs 19 points to reach 2,500 for his career.

Entering this week, Wade Baldwin needs 3 two-pointers made to reach 700 for his career.

### Paris Basketball

 

**Streaks**

Yakuba Ouattara was perfect in 13 trips to the foul line last season.

Entering this week, Nadir Hifi has scored 13 or more points in eight straight games.

Entering this week, Hifi has made at least 1 triple in eight straight games.

Entering this week, Hifi has made multiple triples in seven of those eight games.

 

**Season rankings**

Nadir Hifi ranked fourth in three-pointers made for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 2.5 per game.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Entering this week, Yakuba Ouattara needs 3 three-point shots to reach 100 for his career.

Entering this week, Ouattara needs 7 rebounds to reach 200 for his career.

Entering this week, Nadir Hifi needs 4 three-pointers made to reach 100 for his career.

Reigning champion Fenerbahce begins its title defense with a visit from new-look Paris. 

Game facts: Fenerbahce vs. Paris

Ahead of his first full season in charge, Roca Team coach Vassilis Spanoulis has made one of the summer’s biggest transfer moves by signing former EuroLeague MVP Nikola Mirotic, who will look to strike an instant connection with all-time scoring leader Mike James – now fully reintegrated after missing the end of last season with an internal suspension. Scoring threat Nemanja Nedovic and big man Kevarrius Hayes are also new additions to face a Zalgiris team led for the first time by Tomas Masiulis. The new coach is integrating some significant signings including experienced backcourt duo Maodo Lo and Nigel Williams-Goss, while talented center Azuolas Tubelis will look to make an instant impact in the paint.

### AS Monaco

 

**Streaks**

Entering this week, Mike James has made at least 1 three-point shot in 17 straight games.

Entering this week, James has had 5 or more assists in five of his last six games.

Entering this week, James has scored at least 16 points and had PIRs of 11 or more in seven of his last eight games.

Entering this week, Nikola Mirotic has made at least 1 three-pointer in five of his last six games.

Entering this week, Mirotic has at least 1 steal in five of his last six games.

Entering this week, Mirotic has made 14 consecutive free throws.

Entering this week, Matthew Strazel has made at least 1 three-pointer in 11 of his last 12 games.

Entering this week, Alpha Diallo has scored in double figures in eight of his last nine games.

Entering this week, Diallo has made at least 1 three-pointer in six of his last seven games.

Entering this week, Jaron Blossomgame has pulled down multiple offensive rebounds in five of his last six games.

**Season rankings**

Mike James ranked fourth in assists for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 5.8 per game.

Nikola Mirotic ranked third in average index rating for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 22.0 per game.

Mirotic ranked fifth in scoring for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 17.7 points per game.

Mirotic ranked fifth in rebounding for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 6.4 per game.

**Records/Milestones**

Entering this week, Mike James is the EuroLeague's all-time leading scorer with 5,276 career points.

Entering this week, James is second all-time with 5,438 index rating points. Nando De Colo of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne is first with a PIR of 5,473.

Entering this week, James is in second place all-time in free throws made with 1,162. De Colo is the all-time leader with 1,181.

Entering this week, James is in fifth place all-time with 1,520 career assists. Vassilis Spanoulis is fourth with 1,607 assists.

Entering this week, James ranks third all-time with 610 three-pointers made. Juan Carlos Navarro is second with 623 three-pointers.

Entering this week, James is fourth all-time in two-point shots made with 1,142. Georgios Printezis is third with 1,194.

Entering this week, James is in seventh place all-time with 333 career steals. Theo Papaloukas is sixth with 335 career steals.

Entering this week, Nick Calathes is the EuroLeague’s all-time leader in assists with 2,135.

Entering this week, Calathes set the EuroLeague single-season assists record in 2018-19 with 286.

Entering this week, Calathes is the EuroLeague’s all-time leader in steals with 460.

Entering this week, Calathes ranks second all-time in games started with 318, behind only Kostas Papanikolaou, who has 339 and counting.

Entering this week, Calathes ranks eighth all-time with a 2.6-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Entering this week, Calathes is ninth all-time with 4,298 performance index rating points. Kyle Hines is in eighth place all-time with 4,299 performance index rating points.

Entering this week, Calathes is ranked 16th all-time in scoring with 3,284 points. Kyle Hines is 15th with 3,339 points.

Entering this week, Calathes is in 11th place all-time with 1,010 two-pointers made. Paulius Jankunas is 10th with 1,011.

Entering this week, Nikola Mirotic is ranked fifth all-time with 4,844 index rating points. Kostas Sloukas of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens is fourth with 5,064 and counting.

Entering this week, Mirotic is in sixth place all-time in scoring with 4,068 points. Juan Carlos Navarro is fifth with 4,152 points.

Entering this week, Mirotic is in fifth place all-time with 984 free throws made. Sloukas is fourth with 1,020 and counting.

Entering this week, Mirotic is ranked 10th all-time with 1,459 rebounds. Ante Tomic is ninth with 1,545.

Entering this week, Kevarrius Hayes needs 5 steals to reach 100 for his career.

Entering this week, Elie Okobo needs 7 free throws made to reach 400 for his career.

Donatas Motiejunas set the EuroLeague single-game record with 18 defensive rebounds on December 7, 2011, while playing for Asseco Prokom Gdynia against Union Olimpija Ljubljana. In that game, Motiejunas pulled down 21 rebounds, the most rebounds in a single game by any active player entering this week.

### Zalgiris Kaunas

 

**Streaks**

Entering this week, Sylvain Francisco has made at least 1 three-pointer in 22 straight games.

Entering this week, Francisco has scored in double figures in six straight games.

Entering this week, Francisco has posted a PIR in double figures in five of his last six games.

Entering this week, Deividas Sirvydis has made at least 1 three-pointer in six straight games.

Entering this week, Ignas Brazdeikis has scored in double figures in six of his last seven games.

Entering this week, Brazdeikis has pulled down 5 or more rebounds in five straight games.

Entering this week, Brazdeikis has posted double-digit PIRs in four of his last five games.

Entering this week, Nigel Williams-Goss has made at least 1 three-point shot in four straight games.

 

**Season rankings**

Sylvain Francisco ranked eighth in three-pointers made for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 2.2 per game.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Entering this week, Edgaras Ulanovas ranks fourth all-time with 272 games started. His former teammate Paulius Jankunas is third with 283 starts.

Entering this week, Ulanovas needs 5 points to reach 2,500 for his career.

Entering this week, Ulanovas needs 1 two-point shot to reach 600 for his career.

Entering this week, Ulanovas needs 9 steals to reach 200 for his career.

Entering this week, Arnas Butkevicius needs 2 steals to reach 100 for his career.

Entering this week, Dovydas Giedraitis needs 3 assists to reach 100 for his career.

Entering this week, Giedraitis needs 8 rebounds to reach 100 for his career.

Entering this week, Maodo Lo has 249 appearances in the EuroLeague, needing 1 more to reach 250 for his career.

Last season’s beaten finalist Monaco will look for a strong start at home against Zalgiris. 

Game Facts: Monaco vs. Zalgiris

The Spanish giant is looking to bounce back from a relatively disappointing season (seventh place, 20-14), and Scariolo has made moves in the market by recruiting EuroLeague rookies Chuma Okeke and Trey Lyles along with rising star Theo Maledon, who will look to repeat the spectacular performances he delivered last season with ASVEL. With the likes of Facu Campazzo, Mario Hezonja and Walter Tavares returning, Real will take plenty of talent to face a Virtus team which looks to be in rebuilding mode: veteran coach Dusko Ivanovic has signed eight new players and will look for instant chemistry in the backcourt from Luca Vildoza and Carsen Edwards.

### Virtus Segafredo Bologna

 

**Streaks**

Entering this week, Carsen Edwards has made at least 1 three-pointer in 15 straight games.

Entering this week, Edwards has made multiple three-pointers in six straight games.

Entering this week, Edwards has scored 12 or more points in 13 straight games.

Entering this week, Edwards has scored at least 17 points in eight of his last nine games.

Entering this week, Edwards has posted a PIR in double figures in five straight and 12 of his last 13 games.

Entering this week, Matt Morgan has made 25 consecutive free throws.

Entering this week, Morgan has made at least 1 three-pointer in four straight games.

 

**Season rankings**

Carsen Edwards finished the 2024-25 EuroLeague regular season with the second-best 20.5 points per game.

Edwards finished first in three-pointers made for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 2.9 per game.

Edwards ranked eighth in two-pointers made for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 4.3 per game.

Alessandro Pajola ranked fifth in steals for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 1.2 per game.

Matthew Morgan ranked ninth in free-throw shooting for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season at 92.5%.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Entering this week, Carsen Edwards ranks 11th all-time in free-throw accuracy at 90.2%.

Entering this week, Daniel Hackett ranks 16th all-time in assists with 964. Theo Papaloukas ranks 15th with 977 assists.

Entering this week, Hackett is in 20th place on the all-time charts with 262 career steals. Facundo Campazzo of Real Madrid is 19th with 267 steals and counting.

Entering this week, Alessandro Pajola ranks second all-time with a 3.0-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Entering this week, Pajola needs 3 steals to reach 100 for his career.

Entering this week, Alen Smailagic ranks 13th all-time in two-point accuracy at 64.9%.

Entering this week, Smailagic needs 4 offensive rebounds to reach 100 for his career.

Entering this week, Daniel Hackett needs 6 free throws made to reach 600 for his career.

Entering this week, Luca Vildoza needs 15 assists to reach 600 for his career.

Entering this week, Vildoza needs 1 steal to reach 200 for his career.

### Real Madrid

**Streaks**

Entering this week, Mario Hezonja has made at least 1 three-pointer in 18 straight and 48 of his last 49 games.

Entering this week, Hezonja has scored in double figures in five straight and seven of his last eight games.

Entering this week, Hezonja has pulled down 5 or more rebounds in five of his last six games.

Entering this week, Hezonja has posted double-digit PIRs in four of his last five games.

Entering this week, Facundo Campazzo has made at least 1 three-pointer in 10 straight games.

Entering this week, Alberto Abalde has made at least 1 three-pointer in four of his last five games.

Entering this week, Theo Maledon has scored 13 or more points and had PIRs of 10 or more in five straight games.

Entering this week, Maledon has made at least 1 three-point shot in five consecutive games.

**Season rankings**

Facundo Campazzo ranked 10th in average index rating for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 17.5 per game.

Campazzo ranked third in assists for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 6.0 per game.

Walter Tavares ranked third in rebounding for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 6.6 per game.

Tavares ranked fourth in offensive rebounding for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 2.4 per game.

Tavares ranked third in blocks for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 1.2 per game.

Tavares led the league in two-point shooting for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season at 73.8%.

Theo Maledon ranked fourth in average index rating for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 20.6 per game.

Maledon ranked sixth in scoring for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 17.0 points per game.

Alberto Abalde ranked eighth in three-point shooting for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season at 46.0%.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Walter Tavares blocked 88 shots in the 2022-23 season to set the all-time single-season record.

Entering this week, Tavares is the competition's all-time leader in blocks with 472.

Entering this week, Tavares is in fourth place all-time in two-point accuracy at 68.6%.

Entering this week, Tavares ranks second all-time with 1,877 rebounds. Paulius Jankunas is the all-time leader with 2,010 rebounds.

Entering this week, Tavares is in second place all-time with 707 offensive rebounds. Kyle Hines is the all-time leader with 824 career offensive rebounds.

Entering this week, Tavares ranks seventh on the all-time list with 4,302 PIR points. Shane Larkin of Anadolu Efes Istanbul is sixth with 4,309.

Entering this week, Sergio Llull is the all-time leader in games played with 447 EuroLeague appearances.

Entering this week, Llull is the all-time leader in three-point shots made with 686.

Entering this week, Llull ranks fourth all-time in scoring with 4,216 points. Vassilis Spanoulis is third with 4,455.

Entering this week, Sergio Llull needs 19 assists to reach 1500 for his career. Llull is in seventh place all-time with 1,481 assists. Milos Teodosic is sixth with 1,491.

Entering this week, Facundo Campazzo ranks 12th all-time with 1,126 assists. Larkin is in 11th place with 1,135.

Entering this week, Llull ranks 12th all-time with 740 free throws made. Paulius Jankunas is 11th with 748.

Entering this week, Llull ranks fifth all-time with a 2.7-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Entering this week, Facundo Campazzo is tied for 14th all-time with a 2.5-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Entering this week, Campazzo needs 40 points to reach 2000 for his career.

Entering this week, Campazzo needs 11 free throws made to reach 500 for his career.

Entering this week, Gabriel Deck needs 6 defensive rebounds to reach 500 for his career.

Entering this week, Walter Tavares needs 1 steal to reach 200 for his career.

Theo Maledon has set a single-season EuroLeague record by making 208 free throws in the 2024-25 season.

Sergio Scariolo tips off his second spell in charge of Real Madrid with a trip to his former club, Virtus.

Game facts: Virtus vs. Madrid

The Spanish team has a new head coach, with EuroLeague novice Paolo Galbiati overseeing a roster reloaded with the recruitment of promising talent such as Matteo Spagnolo and Markquis Nowell. Baskonia’s key player continues to be scoring ace Markus Howard, while backcourt facilitator Trent Forrest will hope to continue his outstanding form from the end of last season. Heading into his sixth straight season in charge of Olympiacos, Georgios Bartzokas has not changed much: the likes of Sasha Vezenkov, Evan Fournier and Nikola Milutinov are back to lead the Reds again. But Donta Hall and Tyson Ward are significant signings, adding more quality to an already loaded roster.

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

 

**Streaks**

Entering this week, Markus Howard has made at least 1 three-pointer in 12 straight games.

Entering this week, Howard has made multiple three-pointers eight of his last nine games.

Entering this week, Trent Forrest has made at least 1 three-point shot in five straight games.

Entering this week, Forrest has dished at least 5 assists in five straight games.

Entering this week, Tadas Sedekerskis has pulled down 5 or more rebounds in five straight games.

Entering this week, Sedekerskis has posted PIRs in double figures in five of his last six games.

Entering this week, Luka Samanic has blocked at least 1 shot in four of his last five games.

Entering this week, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot has made at least 1 three-pointer in four of his last five games.

 

**Season rankings**

Markus Howard ranked fifth in three-pointers made for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 2.5 per game.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Markus Howard made 148 triples in the 2023-24 season to set the all-time single-season record.

Entering this week, Tadas Sedekerskis ranks 15th all-time in two-point accuracy at 64.7%.

Entering this week, Matteo Spagnolo needs 12 assists to reach 200 for his career.

Entering this week, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot needs 7 three-pointers made to reach 100 for his career.

### Olympiacos Piraeus

 

**Streaks**

Entering this week, Sasha Vezenkov has scored in double figures and posted a double-digit PIR in 40 of his last 41 games.

Entering this week, Vezenkov has made at least 1 three-pointer in 25 of his last 26 games.

Entering this week, Evan Fournier has made at least 1 three-pointer in six straight games.

Entering this week, Fournier scored at least 13 points and had double-digit PIRs in five of his last six games.

Entering this week, Fournier had at least 1 steal in five of his last six games.

Entering this week, Nikola Milutinov has multiple offensive rebounds in four of his last five games.

Entering this week, Tyson Ward has made at least 1 three-pointer in seven straight and 17 of his last 18 games.

Entering this week, Ward has scored in double figures in six of his last seven games.

Entering this week, Keenan Evans has scored at least 10 points in 10 straight and 21 of his last 22 games.

Entering this week, Evans has posted a double-digit PIR in nine of his last 10 games.

Entering this week, Evans has made at least 1 three-pointer in 17 straight games.

Entering this week, Evans has made 21 consecutive free throws.

**Season rankings**

Sasha Vezenkov led the league in average index rating for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 23.7 per game.

Vezenkov ranked third in scoring for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 19.8 points per game.

Evan Fournier ranked 10th in scoring for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 16.1 points per game.

Vezenkov ranked second in rebounding for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 6.6 per game.

Nikola Milutinov ranked 10th in rebounding for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 5.8 per game.

Milutinov ranked third in offensive rebounding for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 2.7 per game.

Moustapha Fall ranked second in two-point shooting for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season at 73.7%.

Alec Peters ranked third in three-point shooting for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season at 52.3%.

Peters ranked sixth in free-throw shooting for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season at 93.8%.

Evan Fournier ranked sixth in three-pointers made for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 2.5 per game.

Donta Hall ranked fourth in blocks for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season with 1.1 per game.

Donta Hall ranked fourth in two-point shooting for the 2024-25 EuroLeague season at 71.4%.

**Records/Milestones**

Entering this week, Kostas Papanikolaou is the all-time leader in games started with 339.

Entering this week, Papanikolaou is in eighth place all-time in steals with 327. Mike James of AS Monaco is seventh with 333 and counting.

Entering this week, Papanikolaou is ranked 12th all-time with 1,434 career rebounds. Georgios Printezis is 11th with 1,452.

Entering this week, Nikola Milutinov is ranked 14th all-time with 1,425 career rebounds. Johannes Voigtmann of FC Bayern Munich is 13th with 1,430.

Entering this week, Milutinov is ranked sixth all-time in offensive rebounds with 654. Jan Vesely of FC Barcelona is fifth with 657.

Entering this week, Donta Hall leads the all-time charts in two-point accuracy at 74.1%, and Moustapha Fall ranks second all-time in two-point accuracy at 72.8%.

Entering this week, Fall is ranked 12th all-time with 171 career blocked shots. Stephane Lasme is 11th with 174 career blocks.

Entering this week, Milutinov ranks 17th all-time with 159 blocked shots. Victor Khryapa is 16th with 161.

Entering this week, Thomas Walkup ranks 15th all-time with a 2.5-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Entering this week, Walkup is ranked 14th all-time in assists with 1,023. Vasilije Micic of Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv is 13th with 1,097 assists.

Entering this week, Walkup ranks 14th all-time in steals with 283. Nicolo Melli of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and Kyle Hines are tied for 12th place with 287 apiece.

Entering this week, Alec Peters ranks 10th all-time in free-throw shooting accuracy at 90.3%.

Entering this week, Peters ranks third all-time in three-point accuracy at 46.6%.

Entering this week, Evan Fournier needs 9 three-pointers made to reach 100 for his career.

Entering this week, Sasha Vezenkov needs 49 points to reach 3000 for his career.

Entering this week, Vezenkov needs 1 two-pointer made to reach 700 for his career.

Entering this week, Vezenkov needs 3 free throws made to reach 500 for his career.

Entering this week, Shaquielle McKissic needs 9 assists to reach 300 for his career.

Entering this week, Keenan Evans needs 2 steals to reach 100 for his career.

After suffering another near-miss with a semifinals defeat, Olympiacos begins its latest title assault with a trip to new-look Baskonia. 