Name: Essengue with a fine two-hander! Magic Moment
Channel: Euroleague Basketball

Saraf finds Essengue with a sublime assist the big man bends the rim!

Essengue with a fine two-hander! Magic Moment

 Saraf finds Essengue with a sublime assist the big man bends the rim!

Bahcesehir College Istanbul v ratiopharm Ulm (2025-01-28T16:00:00.000Z)

Hazer goes around his marker and dunks with aplomb!

Nice move and dunk by Sehmus Hazer! Magic Moment

 Hazer goes around his marker and dunks with aplomb!

Odiase comes flying in to reject Ben Saraf!

Monster block by Odiase! Magic Moment

Reyer Venezia guard Tyler Ennis spoke to Javier Gancedo of Euroleague.net ahead of the final two games of the EuroCup regular season.

Tyler Ennis: 'We can literally beat any team, even EuroLeague teams'

[Umana Reyer Venice](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/umana-reyer-venice/vnc/) is in the thick of the playoff hunt in the BKT EuroCup, sitting seventh in Group B with two games to play, with a big road contest coming up against [Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/turk-telekom-ankara/ttk/) on Wednesday night. With that in mind, [Euroleague.net](http://Euroleague.net)’s Javier Gancedo spoke with ex-Turk Telekom and current Reyer point guard [Tyler Ennis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/tyler-ennis/008858/) in this week’s EuroCup interview.

Ennis’s return from injury, having missed Rounds 3 through 8, has been a big reason for Reyer’s resurgence as the Italian team has gone 7-2 over the last nine games after starting the season 2-5. Having made his EuroCup debut with Turk Telekom in 2021-22, the 30-year-old – and the brother of Dylan Ennis, who asks a question of his own in this interview – has averaged 13.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 10 games this year, but there’s the job’s not finished yet.

Umana Reyer Venice guard Tyler Ennis averages 13.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 10 EuroCup games this season.

2024-25 EuroCup highlights: Tyler Ennis, Reyer

**Hello, Tyler. First things first, we have to talk about Reyer’s crucial 76-75 win against Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem last week. What allowed you to get the win in this back-and-forth game?**

"Obviously, we knew Jerusalem had a lot of firepower. Jared Harper, \[Khadeen\] Carrington... so we really wanted to lock in defensively on that. But I think since we’ve kind of been getting bodies back every game and the new rotation, we wanted to continue with the chemistry we have, continue building and getting some wins at home. I think there was one point where we were winning more on the road than we were at home, so we wanted to come out and obviously just get any win we can to stay in the race. And they played well. They played their game, but we held them to some tough shots and ended up coming out with the win at the end. It was really close."

**In fact, it went down to the final play – a missed shot by Carrington that would have changed the whole playoff picture in the EuroCup. Can you take us back to that final play?**

"Ideally, you don't want to have your center switch onto the highest scoring guard in the EuroCup: Harper. But we trust Mfi Kabengele to guard guys. He is athletic enough to change a lot of shots, and I think he forced Harper to think twice about the first one, and then he kind of locked in. We all were hugged up to our guys, and you don't want to give up a second chance but we put in another effort and made Carrington miss. And then somebody tipped it out, so... not an ideal end to the game. Obviously, if this is the championship, these games could go in different ways. But on that night, I thought we did a good job of just continuing to play through, sending them to the free-throw line a lot. We played through a lot of adversity that we have dealt with and just stayed together, which is kind of our main mantra right now, just staying together, staying positive."

**Like you said, you got some bodies back. Xavier Munford and you were injured, and more players missed some games. On the flip side, Kabengele has been amazing all season long, too. How is the team feeling right now given that everybody is back?**

"Yeah, we feel good. I think people being healthy kind of allowed other people to play the roles they anticipated coming into the season. We had guys playing point guard that weren't point guards and different things like that, so we are just putting it together. Whoever is healthy, we have more than enough to play with anybody, to beat anybody, and we are showing that we can. We want to just be more consistent. We don't want to drop the games that we are in and we have a chance to win. And I think going into the second round, I think we were in every game, even the ones we lost. We just have to come ready and consistent."

Tyler Ennis: 'Whoever is healthy, we have more than enough to play with anybody, to beat anybody'

**Your next game is in Ankara against Turk Telekom, one of your former teams. You also worked with coach Erden Can when you were with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. So you know what to expect and this is a crucial game, the game of the season for you guys. How do you feel going into this one?**

"We feel good. Obviously, it is a totally different game than the first round. With so much at stake, you want to come focused and as ready as possible. It's going to be a great atmosphere. It's going to be a great, great game. but at the end of the day, we just have to come out with a win. At this point in the season, we want to play great. We want to do everything right, but things don't go that way. As long as we come out with the win, put ourselves into the playoffs, hopefully everybody will be happy, and I think it will kind of be a great moment. After all the team went through at the start the season, I think it would be a great moment for us that shows our resilience and hopefully continues to carry on with us until the end of the season."

**Your brother Dylan Ennis made it to the All-EuroCup Second Team a few years ago. Are in touch with each other? Do you follow each other's careers?**

"Yeah, we talk every day. We were lucky enough to play against each other while we were both playing in Turkiye. We have had very different careers and are obviously different players, but we always go through the ups and downs of being a professional athlete. And I think it's just great to have somebody to lean on, who knows me personally, who knows my intentions and everything, and to kind of give you a different outlook on problems you are having or even on the positive things, just to kind of congratulate you on some good things that are going on. So we speak every day, whether it's about basketball life or just anything."

**Well, I’ve spoken to Dylan, too, and asked him to throw in this question: When you were young, how many video game controllers did you break because you were losing?**

"(Laughs hard) Too many. Too many! I have to give some backstory. At the time, I was the youngest so I got bullied a lot. I lost a lot, whether we were playing video games, whether we were fighting, playing basketball outside, I was losing. I was three years younger than Dylan, and I'm five years younger than our oldest brother \[Brandon\]. So I think that built my competitive edge. Obviously, at that age, you don't know how to control your emotions too much. And maybe that's that taught me how to do it now, but it made me want to win. It made me want to be better than them at everything and gave me that drive and competitive force. So I give them a lot of credit for my career and what I have been able to do, being able to follow in their footsteps and eventually take my own path. But yeah, I was definitely the angry brother growing up... maybe not the angry, but the emotional brother. And now, I think it has flipped. I think Dylan is more emotional."

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**It happens. I also wanted to ask you about the other two Canadians in the team. How great is it to be around so many Canadians, people that you know from the national team? Has it helped the team gel together quicker?**

"I think me and Kyle \[Wiltjer\], this is our third team playing together. We played on the \[Houston\] Rockets and then we played on Turk Telekom together, so this is our third stop together, a third different team, so we already have a chemistry on the court. We kind of know: he knows what I'm looking for, I know what spots he likes, and then off the court, we have been great friends since we met. He was one of the main reasons I came to Venice, to be able to talk to him and get his experience on basketball, life off the court and everything. So it was an exciting opportunity to come play with him again. With Mfi \[Kabengele\], I actually feel he’s a little bit younger than me. He grew up watching me, but I watched him in high school and going to Florida State. This is my first experience being on a team with him, but it's been a pleasure. Obviously, you could see we kind of hit it off right away with the way I play and what I'm looking for, and what he needs as a big guy. We have a lot of pick and rolls together, and I think we just trust each other to be in the right spot and to find each other. So hopefully he is able to be rewarded for the amazing season he is having with some accolades, and obviously that depends on how well we finish the season. So I'm excited for him in his career. I think this is really a breakout year in Europe for him."

Tyler Ennis on Mfiondu Kabengele: 'I think this is really a breakout year in Europe for him'

**February is around the corner, which means it is do-or-die time in the EuroCup, the end of the regular season. How exciting is it for a basketball player to get there, when things are finally decided and more important games are coming up?**

"It's great! I mean, it's obviously a lot more pressure, a lot more riding on every game, but I think that’s what you play for. I don't think you really see too much the tie that we have on our side of the EuroCup \[with five teams from third to seventh, including Turk Telekom, on a 9-7 record\]. I think that's pretty unique with so many teams, all with the same record and whatnot. But I think if you asked us when we were going through those losses at the start of the year and the injuries, that if we’d take being in this position, I think we would all agree to it. We were able to kind of turn the season around in terms of wins, but none of that matters unless we clinch the playoffs, and that's our plan. But looking back and being reflective for a second, I think it has been a great turnaround and showed a lot of character for everybody on our team to just continue to fight through the obstacles and stay together."

**Let's talk about the tie: five teams with a 9-7 record and one of them will be eliminated at the end of the regular season. The good thing for all the teams in this tie is that winning both games takes you there for sure. No one depends on other people's results right now. How great is it to hold your EuroCup destiny in your own hands?**

"I think that's all you can ask for in this situation that we have been in. Ideally, you want to be first or second and get the \[eighthfinals\] bye, but things don't always go that way. So we will kind of be where our feet are and focus on Turk Telekom. I think it's storybook that I get to go back and play my old team for the first time. I haven't played in Ankara since I played there, I think three years ago. We want the storybook ending and to leave Ankara happy, but we know it is going to be tough. We know it is gonna be a tough game. They have a great coach and really talented players. So we are looking forward to the experience, the atmosphere and everything that goes along with a game like this."

**Finally, after these next two games, the competition takes a break and returns for the playoffs. That's plenty of time for a team to get in shape and perform at its best. If you qualify, how dangerous can Reyer be in the long run?**

"Whether we are playing in our domestic league or in the EuroCup, I think we can literally beat any team, even EuroLeague teams. I think talent-wise, we are right up there with everybody, and it's just on us to come and play with energy and be consistent. So I think if I was on the other side, and I’d seen that we got the draw of our team, I think it's a little bit more worrisome than a lot of other teams. But talent only takes you so far, you have to go out there and produce. We are focused on the right things now; getting players back healthy is all we could ask for. We are just looking forward to the competition and looking forward to making the playoffs. We just have to get it done."

The Reyer guard is feeling confident ahead of the team's final two regular-season games

Turk Telekom Ankara v Umana Reyer Venice (2025-01-29T16:30:00.000Z)

The Dominican Republic is famous for the baseball players it produces, but Valencia Basket guard Jean Montero knew from a young age that basketball was the sport for him.

Nothing given, everything earned: Jean Montero living his life motto in EuroCup stardom

For a kid growing up in the Dominican Republic that picks up sports, the obvious choice was, is and probably will forever be baseball.

Baseball is by far the most popular sport in the Dominican Republic, and the country has a very long tradition of exporting numerous players to the big stage: specifically, the USA’s Major League Baseball. Most young people who dream of a successful career as an athlete will grab a bat and a mitt rather than a basketball.

It didn’t take long for [Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/valencia-basket/pam/) guard [Jean Montero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jean-montero/010042/) to make up his mind as to which sport hits all the right buttons for him.

“I was easily bored while growing up,” Montero told Eurohoops. “I wanted to get to be active. I wanted to get tired. I wanted to run. Do something, have some activity in the game that requires a lot of running and all the stuff in it. That’s why I chose basketball. I was playing both baseball and basketball, but basketball was just more fun to me.”

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1777464/nothing-given-everything-earned-jean-montero-living-his-life-motto-in-eurocup-stardom/).

The Valencia guard has been one of the competition’s best players this season

The 18th episode of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast, featuring Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs of Euroleague.net and Vasiliki Karamouza of Sport 24, is here to help fantasy managers get ready for Round 24 of the EuroLeague campaign. 

The Belgrade derby dominates in episode No. 18 of the Fantasy Challenge Podcast

The 18th episode of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast, featuring [Javier Gancedo](https://x.com/ganchetto) and [Frankie Sachs](https://x.com/MrEuroleague) of [Euroleague.net](http://Euroleague.net) and [Vasiliki Karamouza](https://x.com/karamouza_vas) of Sport 24, is here to help fantasy managers get ready for Round 24 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague campaign. 

They discussed the much anticipated derby between [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/par/) and [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/) and who are the must-have players from that game, [Marko Guduric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/marko-guduric/004004/)'s impressive form of late, whether [Wenyen Gabriel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/wenyen-gabriel/013383/) is worth picking, and [Nikos Rogkavopoulos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikolaos-rogkavopoulos/011085/)'s emergence, among many other topics.

Check out the moves Javi, Frankie and Vasiliki have made ahead of Round 24, including who they have as captains. This week’s action tips off on Thursday at 19:00 CET as [Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/zal/) hosts [FC Bayern Munich](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fc-bayern-munich/mun/), so make sure to finalize your rosters by then. Good luck, fantasy fans!

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Aris BC has confirmed the appointment of Nikos Vetoulas as its new head coach on a deal until the end of the 2024-25 season.

Aris appoints Nikos Vetoulas as head coach

[Aris Midea Thessaloniki](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/aris-midea-thessaloniki/ari/) has confirmed the appointment of Nikos Vetoulas as its new head coach on a deal until the end of the 2024-25 season.

Vetoulas, who started his coaching career as an assistant at Aris in the 2008-09 campaign, also represented the club as a player in 2003-04, helping the team win the Greek Cup.

With Aris, Vetoulas will coach in the BKT EuroCup for the first time in his career.

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The 50-year-old most recently coached Maroussi between February 7, 2024, and October 27, 2024, while his other coaching experience came with Apollon Patras (2010-15), Promitheas Patras (2016-17), the Rethymno Cretan Kings (2017-18), Kolossos Rodou (2018-19), Ionikos Nikaias (2019-20), and then again with Apollon Patras (2020-23).

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Euroleague Basketball, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and the Etihad Arena have signed an agreement to host the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for the first time in history. The deal, brokered by the League’s strategic partner IMG, marks a historic expansion of Euroleague Basketball into new global markets.

Abu Dhabi to host 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four

- The semifinals will be played on Friday 23 May at 19:00 and 22:00 local time; the third-place and championship games will take place on Sunday 25 May at 21:00 local time
- Tickets to go on sale on February 26

Euroleague Basketball, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and the Etihad Arena have signed an agreement to host the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for the first time in history. The deal, brokered by the League’s strategic partner IMG, marks a historic expansion of Euroleague Basketball into new global markets.

"I would like to thank the city of Abu Dhabi for showing their confidence in Euroleague Basketball," said Dejan Bodiroga, President of Euroleague Basketball. "Bringing the Final Four to Abu Dhabi is an ambitious project and a remarkable opportunity to showcase the EuroLeague atmosphere to a new and diverse audience. At the same time, this partnership guarantees our loyal fans a fresh experience in one of the world's most modern and tourist-friendly cities. Together, we will deliver another top-level event that will elevate the EuroLeague to new heights."

The decision to bring the Final Four to Abu Dhabi builds on Euroleague Basketball's strategic ambition to expand into new markets, building on its 25-year legacy of success. By staging the Final Four in a new region, Euroleague Basketball aims to bring its passionate fan experience and Every Game Matters mantra to a broader global audience.

HE Saood Al Hosani, Undersecretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: “Abu Dhabi has rapidly become the home for basketball in the Middle East, and we’re excited to welcome Euroleague Basketball to the emirate – and the region – for the very first time. A hub for sporting excellence, Abu Dhabi will offer fans a world-class experience at the Final Four events in Etihad Arena, providing a warm welcome and a diverse range of attractions and experiences in addition to the games themselves. We look forward to Euroleague finding new audiences here in Abu Dhabi and once again demonstrating the destination’s capability to host large-scale international sporting events.”

This arrangement strategically combines the new market of Abu Dhabi and the Middle East with the EuroLeague’s traditional pan-European venues. The Final Four will mark Euroleague Basketball’s second experience in the Middle East, following the successful Adidas NextGen Qualifier hosted in Dubai last season.

The state-of-the-art Etihad Arena, located on Abu Dhabi’s entertainment hub of Yas Island, will host the four best teams of the season, who will play in the semifinals on Friday 23 May at 19:00 and 22:00 local time. The third-place and championship games will be on Sunday 25 May at 18:00 and 21:00 local time. General public tickets, which provide seating for all four games, two on Friday and two on Sunday – will be available in several different price categories, starting on February 26.  Further details about ticket sales will be released in the coming days.

from left to right: H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak (Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism Chairman), Paulius Motiejunas, Euroleague Basketball CEO, H.E. Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani (Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism Undersecretary), Dejan Bodiroga (Euroleague Basketball President).

"This agreement represents a milestone for the EuroLeague and a significant step in our global growth strategy," said Paulius Motiejunas, CEO of Euroleague Basketball. "By partnering with Abu Dhabi, we are bringing our most iconic event to a dynamic new environment that offers world-class facilities and a passion for hosting major international sports events."

Matt Dwyer, SVP, Sports Management, IMG, added: “This game-changing deal is the largest in Euroleague Basketball’s history, expands the League’s global footprint, and creates exciting opportunities for continued growth. Abu Dhabi will provide a world-class Final Four experience for players, stakeholders, and EuroLeague fans, while introducing a whole new audience to the magic of European basketball.”

Abu Dhabi has quickly become one of the Middle East’s leading sports hubs. The city has hosted prominent international events, such as the FIFA Club World Cup (2009, 2010), the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, the Abu Dhabi World Triathlon Championship Series, and major UFC events, and is the home of the annual Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Basketball has also gained momentum in the city, with Abu Dhabi hosting several NBA pre-season games and the USA Basketball Showcase, a friendly tournament featuring national teams from the USA, Serbia, and Australia.

Marcus Osborne, General Manager of Etihad Arena – Abu Dhabi, said “As the premier multi-purpose venue in the region, Etihad Arena is uniquely equipped to deliver an unforgettable Final Four experience. Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed to seamlessly adapt to world-class basketball events, creating an environment where the game comes alive for every fan. Having hosted numerous high-profile basketball games, we’ve seen firsthand how passionate our audience is, and we’re excited to see the venue welcome the best of European basketball to Abu Dhabi. We look forward to welcoming the teams, officials, and fans to Etihad Arena and showcase our commitment to offering an exceptional entertainment experience.”

Etihad Arena, with a basketball capacity of 12,000 spectators, is situated on the stunning Yas Bay waterfront, one of Abu Dhabi's premier tourist destinations. Since opening in 2021, Etihad Arena has rapidly established itself as a top-tier venue, hosting a wide array of sports events, including UFC bouts and NBA games, as well as concerts by internationally renowned artists.

from left to right: Paulius Motiejunas, Euroleague Basketball CEO, Ramunas Siskauskas (F4 Ambassador), H.E. Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani (Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism Undersecretary), Rudy Fernández (F4 Ambassador), Vlade Divac (F4 Ambassador), H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak (Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism Chairman), Dejan Bodiroga (Euroleague Basketball President), Toni Kukoc (F4 Ambassador), Dino Radja (F4 Ambassador), Theo Papaloukas (F4 Ambassador)

Yas Island’s state-of-the-art Etihad Arena will host the 2025 edition of the Final Four

In this brand-new video preview series, we look ahead to the Belgrade derby between KK Partizan and KK Crvena zvezda, the French derby between Paris Basketball and LDLC ASVEL, AS Monaco’s clash with Real Madrid, and the matchup between Olimpia Milano and Panathinaikos BC – all of which you can watch live on EuroLeague TV.

Round 24 video preview: Everything you need to know about this week's key games

Another thrilling week of Turkish Airlines EuroLeague basketball is upon us, highlighted by the Belgrade derby between [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/par/) and [Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/) on Friday night. 

In this brand-new video preview series, we look ahead to the Belgrade derby, the French derby between [Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/paris-basketball/prs/) and [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/asv/), [AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/)’s clash with [Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/real-madrid/mad/), and the matchup between [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/) and [Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/pan/) – all of which you can watch live on EuroLeague TV.

Partizan arrives in better form with three straight victories, while Zvezda has slipped down the standings with two losses out of three. Zeljko Obradovic’s men took [a 77-89 victory](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/partizan-outshines-zvezda-77-89-in-belgrade-derby/) when the teams met in Round 11 behind 21 points from [Carlik Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/carlik-jones/013369/). He faces an exciting backcourt matchup with fit-again Zvezda veteran [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/), who announced his full recovery from injury with 15 points and 5 assists in [last week’s loss to Maccabi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/sharpshooting-maccabi-rolls-over-crvena-zvezda-85-73/). Partizan will look to limit Zvezda’s shooters like [Isaiah Canaan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/isaiah-canaan/010612/) (10.4 points per game) through its excellent perimeter defense, having allowed opponents to convert just 32.7% of three-pointers so far – second-best in the league.

### Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade

 

**Streaks**

Tyrique Jones has PIRs of at least 10 in 10 of his last 11 games.

Sterling Brown has made at least 1 three-point shot in 11 straight games.

Brown has made at least 2 three-pointers in 10 of his last 11 games.

Brown has scored in double figures in 10 of his last 11 games.

Brown has PIRs of 12 or more in 10 of his last 11 games.

Brown has PIRs of 20 or more in four of his last five games.

Brown has at least 1 steal in five of his last six games.

Isaac Bonga has at least 1 steal in eight of his last nine games.

Duane Washington has scored at least 10 points in five of his last six games.

Washington has made at least 1 three-point shot in five of his last six games.

Carlik Jones has at least 5 assists and a PIR of 13 or more in five of his last six games.

 

**Season rankings**

Tyrique Jones ranks 10th in rebounding with 5.9 per game.

Tyrique Jones ranks sixth in offensive rebounding with 2.6 per game.

Tyrique Jones ranks eighth in steals with 1.2 per game.

Carlik Jones ranks seventh in assists with 5.2 per game.

Aleksej Pokusevski ranks fifth in blocks with 1.2 per game.

Brandon Davies is tied for fifth in three-point shooting at 51.4%.

Partizan has committed the third-fewest turnovers with 10.9 per game.

Partizan ranks second in blocks with 3.0 per game.

Partizan ranks second in steals with 7.3 per game.

Partizan's defense has allowed 80.5 points per game, the third-fewest in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Brandon Davies needs 8 rebounds to reach 1,000 for his career.

Iffe Lundberg needs 9 steals to reach 100 for his career.

Game Videos

### Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

 

**Streaks**

Joel Bolomboy has had a double-digit PIR in 10 of his last 11 games.

Bolomboy has pulled down at least 5 rebounds in 13 of his last 14 games.

Nemanja Nedovic has made at least 1 three-pointer in seven of his last eight games.

Isaiah Canaan has made 17 consecutive free throws.

Mike Daum has made all 23 of his free-throw attempts in his EuroLeague career.

Filip Petrusev has scored at least 10 points in five of his last six games.

 

**Season rankings**

Joel Bolomboy leads the league in rebounding with 8.0 per game.

Bolomboy ranks fifth in offensive rebounding with 2.7 per game.

Bolomboy ranks ninth in two-point shooting at 68.8%.

Codi Miller-Mcintyre ranks 10th in assists with 4.9 per game.

Zvezda ranks third in assists with 19.9 per game.

Zvezda's defense has held opponents to 32.7% three-point shooting, the second-lowest in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Milos Teodosic ranks sixth all-time with 591 three-pointers made. Rudy Fernandez is fifth with 594.

Teodosic is ranked fifth all-time in assists with 1,474. Vassilis Spanoulis is fourth with 1,607.

Teodosic ranks 12th all-time in career points scored with 3,403. Shane Larkin of Anadolu Efes Istanbul is 11th with 3,463 and counting.

Teodosic ranks 13th all-time in free throws made with 708. Sergio Llull of Real Madrid is 12th with 715 and counting.

Game News

With both Partizan (12-11) and Zvezda (13-10) determined to boost their push for the playoffs and currently separated by just one win, the latest edition of the Belgrade derby promises to be more exciting and tense than ever. 

Game Facts: Partizan vs. Zvezda

\- Partizan has won three of five EuroLeague clashes against Zvezda, including a 77-89 road win in Round 11 as Carlik Jones scored 21 points and Frank Ntilikina pulled down a career-high 7 rebounds.

\- Zvezda's only road win over Partizan came in the first-ever EuroLeague meeting between these two Belgrade rivals, in December 2022, when Zvezda rallied to stun Partizan 73-76 on a game-winning three-pointer from Nemanja Nedovic.

\- These two teams played the five-game ABA League finals the last three seasons, with Crvena Zvezda beating Partizan 3-2 in 2022 and winning 3-0 last season, while Partizan won 3-2 in 2023.

\- Zvezda point guard Codi Miller-McIntyre played for Partizan for the better part of the 2020-21 season

\- Partizan sharpshooter Vanja Marinkovic and Miller-McIntyre were teammates at Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz last season.

\- Marinkovic and Zvezda's Rokas Giedraitis were teammates at Baskonia for two seasons, from 2021 to 2023.

\- Zvezda forward Nikola Kalinic played under Partizan head coach Zeljko Obradovic at Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul for five seasons, from 2015 to 2020. They won the 2017 EuroLeague together.

\- Kalinic and Marinkovic were teammates at Valencia Basket during the 2020-21 season and have also been teammates on the Serbian national team.

\- Marinkovic has been a teammate of Zvezda's Dejan Davidovac, Filip Petrusev, Ognjen Dobric and Uros Plavsic on the Serbian national team. Together they won the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Marinkovic, Petrusev, Davidovac and Dobric also won the silver medal at the 2023 Basketball World Cup.

\- Marinkovic and Zvezda's Nemanja Nedovic have also been teammates on the Serbian national team.

\- Partizan center Tyrique Jones and Zvezda forward Mike Daum were teammates at Anadolu Efes Istanbul last season.

\- Partizan guard Iffe Lundberg and Zvezda's Ognjen Dobric were teammates at Virtus Segafredo Bologna last season.

\- Zvezda center Joel Bolomboy and Partizan guard Iffe Lundberg were teammates at CSKA Moscow for two seasons, from 2020 to 2022.

\- Partizan's Arijan Lakic grew up with the Crvena Zvezda juniors and played in the NextGen EuroLeague tournaments for Zvezda.

\- Zvezda team captain Branko Lazic posted his career high in steals with 4 in Crvena Zvezda's win over Partizan in December 2022.

\- Partizan center Brandon Davies earned MVP of the Round honors in the 2022-23 season for his performance in an EA7 Emporio Armani Milan jersey against Zvezda in Belgrade. In a 67-71 victory, Davies collected 15 points, 6 rebounds and a career-high 7 assists for a PIR of 30.

\- Milos Teodosic has collected 4 steals in a single game seven times in his EuroLeague career and four of them were against Partizan. The first two times came with Olympiacos Piraeus, first in January 2010, and then again in the 2010 Final Four semifinals. He also had 4 steals twice with CSKA against Partizan during the 2012-13 regular season.

\- In one of those games, in January 2010, Teodosic had a career-high 3 blocks.

\- Zvezda big man John Brown grabbed a career-high 6 offensive rebounds for AS Monaco against Partizan in December 2023.

Game Notes: Partizan vs. Zvezda

The Turkish team arrives with confidence renewed after ending its own losing run by [thrashing Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/coach-banchi-celebrates-first-win-as-efes-thrashes-milan-110-66/) and will hope that sharpshooter [Rodrigue Beaubois](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rodrigue-beaubois/006590/) can stay hot after pouring in 18 points, his best tally in 11 games. Another plus was a return to form by power forward [Rolands Smits](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/rolands-smits/007109/) with his best PIR of the season (17), and this week he faces the biggest possible test with a matchup against [Sasha Vezenkov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sasha-vezenkov/003469/). Reds coach Georgios Bartzokas will want his team to recover its defensive toughness, after struggling to stop Fener’s rhythm last week in the absence of [Thomas Walkup](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/thomas-walkup/008855/).

### Olympiacos Piraeus

 

**Streaks**

Sasha Vezenkov has scored in double figures and posted double-digit PIRs in 24 straight games.

Vezenkov has made at least 1 three-pointer in nine straight and 18 of his last 19 games.

Vezenkov has made multiple three-pointers in seven of his last eight games.

Vezenkov has posted PIRs of 17 or more in 20 straight games.

Evan Fournier has made multiple three-point shots in 16 of his last 17 games.

Fournier has scored in double figures in 16 of his last 17 games.

Luca Vildoza has made at least 1 three-point shot in six straight and 14 of his last 15 games.

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

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

Evans has made at least 1 three-pointer in 17 straight games.

Evans has made 21 consecutive free throws.

 

**Season rankings**

Sasha Vezenkov leads the league in average index rating with 24.1 per game.

Vezenkov ranks second in scoring with 20.0 points per game.

Evan Fournier ranks eighth in scoring with 16.5 points per game.

Vezenkov ranks seventh in rebounding with 6.2 per game.

Nikola Milutinov ranks ninth in rebounding with 6.1 per game.

Milutinov leads the league in offensive rebounding with 2.9 per game.

Moustapha Fall leads the league in two-point shooting at 80.9%.

Alec Peters is tied for seventh in free-throw shooting at 93.9%.

Peters is tied for fifth in three-point shooting at 51.4%.

Evan Fournier ranks second in three-pointers made with 2.8 per game.

Olympiacos leads the league in scoring with 87.5 points per game.

Olympiacos ranks second in assists with 20.9 per game.

Olympiacos ranks second in team PIR with 102.7 per game.

Olympiacos is shooting a second-best 38.8% from three-point range.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Kostas Papanikolaou is the all-time leader in games started with 323.

Papanikolaou is in eighth place all-time in steals with 318. Pablo Prigioni is seventh with 322.

Moustapha Fall ranks second all-time in two-point accuracy at 73.5%.

Thomas Walkup ranks 16th all-time with a 2.5-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Walkup is ranked 14th all-time in assists with 996. Facundo Campazzo of Real Madrid is 13th with 1,046 assists and counting.

Alec Peters ranks 11th all-time in free-throw shooting accuracy at 89.9%.

Peters ranks fifth all-time in three-point accuracy at 46.1%.

Nikola Milutinov is ranked sixth all-time in offensive rebounds with 627. Bryant Dunston is fifth with 652 and counting.

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul

 

**Streaks**

Shane Larkin has scored at least 10 points in six of his last seven games.

Larkin has PIRs of 12 or more in eight of his last nine games.

Larkin has made at least 1 three-point shot in seven straight games.

Elijah Bryant has made 17 consecutive free throws.

Vincent Poirier has PIRs of 10 or more in six straight games.

Poirier has pulled down 5 or more rebounds in five of his last six games.

Poirier has had multiple offensive rebounds in seven of his last eight games.

Poirier has blocked a shot in five of his last six games.

Ercan Osmani has made 11 straight free throws.

 

**Season rankings**

Vincent Poirier ranks fourth in blocks with 1.3 per game.

Ercan Osmani leads the league in free-throw shooting at 96.6%.

Osmani ranks fourth in three-point shooting at 52.6%.

Rodrigue Beaubois ranks ninth in three-point shooting at 47.1%.

Dan Oturu ranks eighth in two-point shooting at 69.3%.

Efes leads the league in blocks with 3.9 per game.

Efes is third in the league in two-point accuracy at 58.6%.

Efes's defense has held opponents to 52.6% two-point shooting, the third lowest in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Larkin is ranked 11th all-time in scoring with 3,463 points. Georgios Printezis is 10th with 3,599 points.

Shane Larkin is in eighth place all-time in three-pointers made with 532. Monaco's Mike James is seventh with 576 and counting.

Rodrigue Beaubois is in 10th place all-time in three-pointers made with 497. Vassilis Spanoulis is ninth with 518.

Beaubois is in 20th place in career scoring with 3,031 points. Rudy Fernandez is 19th with 3,037 points.

Vincent Poirier ranks ninth all-time in blocks with 202. Jan Vesely of FC Barcelona is eighth all-time with 216 and counting.

Poirier is in 13th place all-time with 438 offensive rebounds for his career. Ioannis Bourousis is 12th with 439.

After having a seven-game winning run snapped by last week’s home loss to Fenerbahce, league leader Olympiacos (16-7) will look to start another streak with a visit from Efes (11-12). 

Game Facts: Olympiacos vs. Efes

\- The home team has won five straight regular-season games between Olympiacos and Efes, including Efes's 91-89 win in Round 4 behind 24 points from Shane Larkin.

\- Efes pulled out a 77-74 win over Olympiacos in the 2022 Final Four semifinals on a last-second three-pointer by Vasilije Micic.

\- When these two teams met in Istanbul in March 2020, Shane Larkin earned his record-tying sixth MVP of the Round honor in a single season. In a 91-79 win, Larkin scored 40 points, becoming the first player this century with two 40-point games to his name, while also tying his career-high and a club record by downing 10-of-15 attempts from three-point range. He also collected 5 assists, 3 steals and 3 rebounds, accumulating a PIR of 44.

\- These teams contested a thrilling playoff series in the 2016-17 season. Efes took a 2-1 lead, but Olympiacos bounced back to win 3-2 and advance to the Final Four. The decisive fifth game saw Vassilis Spanoulis score 22 points in an 87-78 victory.

\- Olympiacos and Efes battled for a Final Four spot in the 2013 playoffs, too. Efes had a 15-point lead in do-or-die Game 5, but Olympiacos came back, won the series and went on to lift the trophy.

\- Efes’s single-game record for blocks is 6, which Marcus Haislip set against Olympiacos on January 17, 2007.

\- In February 2021 in Istanbul, Shane Larkin had 21 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds for a PIR of 32, which earned him MVP of the Round honors in a 76-53 win over Olympiacos.

\- Efes guard Elijah Bryant and Olympiacos guard Tyler Dorsey were teammates at Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv from 2019 to 2021.

\- Olympiacos center Filip Petrusev made his EuroLeague debut with Efes and helped it win the 2022 EuroLeague title.

\- Olympiacos center Moustapha Fall and guard Evan Fournier have been teammates of Efes center Vincent Poirier on the French national team. Together they won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and EuroBasket 2022.

\- Olympiacos guards Naz Mitrou-Long and Keenan Evans were teammates with Rolands Smits at Zalgiris Kaunas. Evans and Smits were teammates the last two seasons, while Mitrou-Long and Smits were teammates for the first part of last season.

\- Olympiacos point guard Keenan Evans dished a career-high 9 assists while playing for Maccabi against Efes in December 2021.

\- Olympiacos point guard Luca Vildoza set his career high in PIR with 34 while playing for Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz against Efes in March 2019.

\- Olympiacos center Nikola Milutinov blocked a career-high 3 shots for CSKA Moscow against Efes in February 2022.

\- Darius Thompson grabbed a career-high 8 rebounds for Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz against Olympiacos in April 2023.

\- Efes guard Rodrigue Beaubois netted 29 points on a career-best 7 made three-point shots in a home win over Olympiacos in November 2021.

\- Olympiacos guard Nigel Williams-Goss posted a career-high 7 rebounds against Efes in a home win in October last season.

\- Efes guard PJ Dozier had a career-high 9 rebounds playing for Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade against Olympiacos last March.

\- Olympiacos guard Giannoulis Larentzakis dished a career-high 8 assists in a road loss against Efes in February 2021.

Game Notes: Olympiacos vs. Efes

An undoubted highlight will be a personal battle between two of the league’s most talented guards, with [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) and [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/) both heading into the showdown in strong form. James netted 24 points – his highest total of the season – to inspire the turnaround at Virtus, while Campazzo combined 22 points with 6 assists to lead his team to a [victory over Baskonia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hezonjas-three-leads-real-past-baskonia-90-89/) that was secured by [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/)’s dramatic [buzzer-beating game-winner](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/mario-hezonja-decided-an-instant-classic/). Real coach Chus Mateo could bolster his roster by giving debuts to new signings [Bruno Fernando](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/bruno-fernando-signs-for-real-madrid-baloncesto/) and [Dennis Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/real-madrid-baloncesto-signs-ex-nba-guard-dennis-smith-jr/).

### AS Monaco

 

**Streaks**

Mike James has posted double-digit PIRs in 20 straight games.

James has made at least 1 three-pointer in 15 of his last 16 games.

James has made multiple three-pointers in five of his last six games.

Jordan Loyd has made at least 1 three-point shot in eight of his last nine games.

Loyd had double-digit PIRs in four of his last five games.

Georgios Papagiannis has made 13 consecutive free throws.

Matthew Strazel has scored in double figures in seven of his last eight games played.

Strazel has made multiple three-pointers in seven of his last eight games.

Strazel has made 10 consecutive free throws. 

 

**Season rankings**

Georgios Papagiannis leads the league in blocks with 1.3 per game.

Mike James ranks 10th in scoring with 15.5 points per game.

James ranks fourth in assists with 5.7 per game.

Alpha Diallo ranks third in steals with 1.4 per game.

Matthew Strazel is tied for seventh in free-throw shooting at 93.9%.

Monaco ranks second in scoring with 87.5 points per game.

Monaco has committed 10.5 turnovers per game, the second-lowest in the league.

Monaco ranks third with 7.0 steals per game.

Monaco ranks third in team PIR with 100.5 per game.

Monaco has forced a league-high 14.2 turnovers per game.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Mike James is the EuroLeague's all-time leading scorer with 4,980 career points.

James is second all-time with 5,127 index rating points. Nando De Colo of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne is first with a PIR of 5,318 and counting.

James is in third place all-time in free throws made with 1,088. Vassilis Spanoulis is second with 1,131.

James is ranked seventh all-time with 1,416 career assists. Sergio Llull of Real Madrid is sixth with 1,434 assists.

James ranks seventh all-time with 576 three-pointers made. Milos Teodosic of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade is sixth with 591 and counting.

James is fifth all-time in two-point shots made with 1,082. Ante Tomic is fourth with 1,137.

Nick Calathes is the EuroLeague’s all-time leader in assists with 2,098.

Calathes set the EuroLeague single-season assists record in 2018-19 with 286.

Calathes is the EuroLeague’s all-time leader in steals with 453.

Calathes ranks second all-time in games started with 313, behind only Kostas Papanikolaou of Olympiacos Piraeus, who has 323 and counting.

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

Calathes ranks seventh all-time with 4,252 performance index rating points. Kyle Hines is sixth with 4,299.

Calathes is ranked 16th all-time in scoring with 3,246 points. Will Clyburn of Virtus Segafredo Bologna is 15th with 3,279 points and counting.

Calathes needs 3 two-point shots made to reach 1,000 for his career.

Georgios Papagiannis ranks fifth all-time with 245 blocks. Fran Vazquez is fourth with 249 blocks.

Papagiannis ranks 17th all-time in two-point accuracy at 64.2%.

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.

### Real Madrid

 

**Streaks**

Facundo Campazzo has PIRs of at least 11 in eight straight and 14 of his last 15 games.

Mario Hezonja has made at least 1 triple in 32 of his last 33 games.

Hezonja has scored more than 10 points in nine straight and 17 of his last 18 games.

Hezonja has PIRs of 13 or more in nine straight games.

Dzanan Musa has scored 10 or more points in nine straight games.

Musa has made at least 1 triple in eight of his last nine games.

Musa has PIRs of more than 10 in nine of his last 10 games.

 

**Season rankings**

Facundo Campazzo ranks fifth in average index rating with 21.3 per game.

Campazzo ranks third in assists with 7.0 per game.

Campazzo is tied for 10th in steals with 1.1 per game.

Walter Tavares ranks second in rebounding with 7.8 per game.

Tavares ranks second in offensive rebounding with 2.8 per game.

Tavares ranks second in blocks with 1.3 per game.

Walter Tavares ranks second in two-point shooting at 75.8%.

Serge Ibaka ranks 10th in two-point shooting at 68.6%.

Mario Hezonja ranks 10th in free-throw shooting at 92.9%.

Real ranks second in total rebounding with 36.1 per game.

Real leads the league in defensive rebounding with 26.3 per game.

Real leads the league in two-point accuracy at 60.8%.

Real has held opponents to a league-low 51.3% two-point shooting.

 

**Records/Milestones**

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

Tavares is the competition's all-time leader in blocks with 454.

Tavares is in fourth place all-time in two-point accuracy at 68.4%.

Tavares ranks fourth all-time with 1,793 rebounds. Felipe Reyes is third with 1,799 rebounds.

Tavares ranks third all-time with 673 offensive rebounds. Felipe Reyes is second with 705.

Sergio Llull is the all-time leader with 430 EuroLeague appearances.

Llull is the all-time leader in three-point shots made with 666.

Llull ranks fifth all-time in scoring with 4,091 points. Juan Carlos Navarro is fourth with 4,152.

Llull is sixth all-time with 1,434 assists. Milos Teodosic of Crvena Zvezda is fifth with 1,474 and counting.

Facundo Campazzo is in 13th place all-time with 1,046 assists. Shane Larkin of Anadolu Efes Istanbul is 12th with 1,072 and counting.

Llull ranks 12th all-time with 715 free throws made. Tornike Shengelia of Virtus Bologna is 11th with 748 and counting.

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

Facundo Campazzo ranks 10th all-time with a 2.6-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Dzanan Musa made 178 free throws during the 2022-23 season to set the single-season EuroLeague record.

After ending a three-game losing run by making an impressive comeback against Virtus last week, Monaco (14-9) will look to protect its position in the top four with a visit from direct rival Real (13-10).

Game Facts: Monaco vs. Madrid

\- In Round 17, Real beat Monaco 94-72 with Dzanan Musa scoring a season-high 22 points.

\- The last time Monaco hosted Real, it romped to a 98-74 victory as Mike James tallied 15 points, 12 assists, 6 rebounds and tied his career high with 5 steals.

\- Real forward Mario Hezonja scored 30 points and had career highs in assists (6) and PIR (34) in a 91-95 road win over Monaco in February 2023.

\- Monaco registered its only road victory over Real when it pulled out a 94-95 overtime decision in December 2022. Mike James scored 28 points in that win.

\- Real and Monaco faced each other in the 1987-88 Korac Cup and Real swept the series, winning 117-81 in Madrid and 84-87 in the return leg in Monaco.

\- Monaco's Petr Cornelie helped Real win the 2023 EuroLeague title.

\- Monaco guard Jordan Loyd and Real's Alberto Abalde were teammates at Valencia Basket during the 2019-20 season.

\- In the first EuroLeague meeting between these two clubs, Real's 94-86 win in October 2021, Monaco guard Mike James matched his career high with 6 three-pointers made in defeat.

\- James had the best three-point shooting night of his career when he made 6-of-6 triples while playing for Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz against Real on April 1, 2016.

\- James twice pulled down a career-high 8 defensive rebounds against Real, first for Panathinaikos Athens in April 2018 and later for Milan in March 2019.

\- Monaco point guard Nick Calathes dished 16 assists to break the EuroLeague playoff record while playing for Panathinaikos Athens against Real in Game 1 of the 2018 playoffs.

\- Monaco center Georgios Papagiannis blocked a career-high 5 shots while playing for Panathinaikos Athens against Real Madrid in March 2022.

Game Notes: Monaco vs. Madrid

The Italian team couldn’t withstand [a late push from Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/monaco-rallies-from-21-points-down-defeats-virtus-80-86/) at home last week, conceding 30 fourth-quarter points, and will need to compete for the full 40 minutes against a Fener team coming off [a strong road win at Olympiacos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/fenerbahce-stands-strong-to-down-olympiacos-77-87/). Virtus will offer a long-range scoring threat through [Alessandro Pajola](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/alessandro-pajola/006739/), who has struck from long-range in 10 consecutive games. The hosts will hope that recent signing [Errick McCollom](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/errick-mccollum/005216/) will continue to settle well into the backcourt, after offering a solid 12 points in Piraeus, while the return to fitness of [Arturs Zagars](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/arturs-zagars/008104/) has also added depth to Saras Jasikevicius’s previous threadbare guard options.

### Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

 

**Streaks**

Nigel Hayes-Davis has made at least 1 triple in 27 straight games.

Hayes-Davis has scored at least 11 points in nine of his last 10 games.

Hayes-Davis has made at least 1 steal in 10 straight games.

Hayes-Davis has posted a PIR in double figures in eight of his last nine games.

Tarik Biberovic has made at least 1 three-pointer in 11 of his last 12 games.

Biberovic has made multiple three-pointers in six straight games.

Biberovic has posted PIRs in double figures in five consecutive games.

Wade Baldwin has scored 10 or more points in four of his last five games.

Errick McCollum has made 14 consecutive free throws.

 

**Season rankings**

Nigel Hayes-Davis ranks ninth in average index rating with 18.3 per game.

Hayes-Davis ranks seventh in scoring with 17.5 points per game.

Hayes-Davis is tied for 10th in steals with 1.1 per game.

Hayes-Davis ranks fourth in three-pointers made with 2.6 per game.

Tarik Biberovic ranks eighth in three-pointers made with 2.3 per game.

Fenerbahce is shooting a league-low 50.8% on two-pointers.

Fenerbahce has allowed 79.9 points per game, which is second-lowest in the league this season.

Fenerbahce has held opponents to a league-low 8.6 offensive rebounds.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Nigel Hayes-Davis set the EuroLeague single-game scoring record with 50 points in a victory over ALBA Berlin in Round 32 last season.

Melih Mahmutoglu needs 1 point to reach 1,000 for his career.

Nicolo Melli is in seventh place all-time in rebounds with 1,582. Ioannis Bourousis is sixth with 1,603.

Melli is in second place all-time in defensive rebounds with 1,183. Paulius Jankunas is the all-time leader with 1,453 defensive rebounds.

Dyshawn Pierre needs 42 points to reach 1,000 for his career.

Scottie Wilbekin needs 16 rebounds to reach 500 for his career.

Wade Baldwin is 2 triples shy of reaching 200 for his career.

### Virtus Segafredo Bologna

 

**Streaks**

Isaia Cordinier has made at least 1 three-point shot in seven of his last eight games.

Alessandro Pajola has made at least 1 three-pointer in 10 straight games.

Andrejs Grazulis has made at least 1 three-pointer in six of his last seven games.

Matt Morgan has made 25 consecutive free throws.

Toko Shengelia has pulled down 5 or more rebounds in 10 of his last 11 games.

Will Clyburn has posted PIRs of at least 10 in 11 of his last 12 games.

Clyburn has made at least 1 three-point shot in seven of his last eight games.

Clyburn has at least 1 steal in seven of his last eight games.

 

**Season rankings**

Ante Zizic ranks ninth in offensive rebounding with 2.1 per game.

Virtus ranks third in free throw shooting at 79.8%.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Ante Zizic ranks 16th all-time in two-point accuracy at 64.5%.

Toko Shengelia ranks 13th all-time in scoring with 3,348 points. Milos Teodosic of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade is 12th with 3,403 and counting.

Will Clyburn is in 15th place all-time in scoring with 3,279 points. Kyle Hines is 14th with 3,339.

Shengelia ranks 10th all-time with 751 free throws made. Shane Larkin of Anadolu Efes Istanbul is ninth with 765 and counting.

Daniel Hackett ranks 16th all-time in assists with 940. Theo Papaloukas ranks 15th with 977 assists.

Hackett is in 19th place on the all-time charts with 258 career steals. Gianluca Basile is 18th with 261 steals.

Achille Polonara needs 5 blocks to reach 100 for his career.

Alessandro Pajola ranks fourth all-time with a 2.9-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Fenerbahce (15-7) will hunt a sixth straight victory with a visit from a Virtus team (7-16) whose playoff chances are looking increasingly slender.

Game Facts: Fenerbahce vs. Virtus

\- Fenerbahce leads Virtus 5-4 in their head-to-head games this century after its 82-86 win in Bologna in Round 11.

\- Virtus forward Achille Polonara played for Fenerbahce during the 2021-22 season and helped the team win the Turkish League.

\- Virtus guard Daniel Hackett and Fenerbahce forward Nicolo Melli played together at EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in 2014 and 2015.

\- Melli has been a teammate of Virtus's Hackett, Alessandro Pajola and Achille Polonara on the Italian national team.

\- Virtus center Ante Zizic and forward Will Clyburn were teammates of Fenerbahce's Scottie Wilbekin at Darussafaka Istanbul during the 2016-17 season. They helped the team reach the EuroLeague Playoffs.

\- Zizic and Fenerbahce's Wilbekin were also teammates at Maccabi Tel Aviv from 2020 to 2022

\- Clyburn and Zizic were also teammates of Fenerbahce guard Ertan Gazi at Anadolu Efes Istanbul.

\- In Game 3 of the 2021 EuroLeague Playoffs, Will Clyburn set his career-high in index rating with 38 in leading CSKA Moscow to a 68-85 series-clinching win against Fenerbahce. Clyburn scored a career-high 34 points and 11 free throws for CSKA to sweep the series.

\- Clyburn earned MVP of the Round honors last season in Round 33, playing for Anadolu Efes Istanbul in an 80-82 win over Fenerbahce with a PIR of 28.

\- Fenerbahce guard Wade Baldwin earned MVP of the Round honors last season in Round 20, playing for Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv in a 95-78 win over Virtus with a 29 PIR.

\- In December 2022, Virtus and Fenerbahce played for the first time since Fenerbahce and Ulker merged into one club. Virtus edged Fenerbahce 92-88 that night with Alessandro Pajola dishing a career-high 10 assists.

\- Fenerbahce's Dyshawn Pierre made a career-high 5 three-pointers in a 104-72 win over Virtus in March 2023.

\- Virtus forward Shengelia dished a career-high 7 assists in Game 2 of the 2021 EuroLeague Playoffs while playing for CSKA Moscow against Fenerbahce.

\- Shengelia set career-highs in PIR (37) and blocks (3) playing for Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz against Fenerbahce in January 2020.

\- Shengelia set his career-high in steals with 4 playing for Baskonia against Fenerbahce in November 2018.

\- The only two times Virtus guard Daniel Hackett has pulled down at least 10 rebounds came against Fenerbahce. Both were when he played for Milan during the 2014-15 season.

\- Hackett made a career-high 10 free throws playing for Milan against Fenerbahce in January 2014.

\- Fenerbahce forward Metecan Birsen grabbed a career-high 9 rebounds and had a career-best PIR of 15 in a home win against Virtus in March 2023.

Game Notes: Fenerbahce vs. Virtus

The visiting team – led by former Baskonia coach Joan Penarroya – needs to bounce back from [last week’s loss at ASVEL](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/theo-maledon-leads-the-way-as-asvel-downs-barcelona-100-94/), where the Blaugrana’s occasional tendency to lapse into leaky defense again resurfaced with 100 points conceded. A key battle will take place at power forward between [Chima Moneke](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/chima-moneke/012201/) and [Jabari Parker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jabari-parker/012745/): the Baskonia star continued his great season with a double-double of 14 points and 10 boards in last week’s heartbreaking [last-second loss at Real](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/hezonjas-three-leads-real-past-baskonia-90-89/), while Parker again demonstrated his shooting power with 18 points on 5-of-7 three-point shooting in the loss at ASVEL. Barca also needs to contain [Nikos Rogkavopoulos](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikolaos-rogkavopoulos/011085/), who has two double-doubles in his last four games.

### Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

 

**Streaks**

Chima Moneke has double-digit PIRs in 16 of his last 17 games.

Moneke has scored 10 or more points in seven of his last eight games.

Moneke has made at least 1 three-pointer in six of his last seven games.

Nikos Rogkavopoulos has made at least 1 three-pointer in 16 straight games. He's made multiple threes in 12 of those games.

Rogkavopoulos has scored in double figures in five of his last six games.

Donta Hall has accumulated double-digit PIRs in 11 of his last 12 games.

Markus Howard has made at least 1 three-pointer in eight of his last nine games.

 

**Season rankings**

Chima Moneke ranks seventh in average index rating with 19.4 per game.

Moneke ranks fifth in rebounding with 6.3 per game.

Moneke ranks seventh in offensive rebounding with 2.3 per game.

Donta Hall ranks sixth in blocks with 1.1 per game.

Hall ranks seventh in two-point shooting at 70.3%.

Markus Howard ranks seventh in three-pointers made with 2.3 per game.

Tadas Sedekerskis ranks eighth in three-point shooting at 48.3%.

Baskonia leads the league in rebounding with 36.7 rebounds per game.

Baskonia leads the league in offensive rebounding with 12.7 per game.

Baskonia has held opponents to 52.3% two-point shooting, the second-lowest in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Markus Howard made 148 triples last season to set the all-time single-season record.

Donta Hall leads the all-time charts in two-point accuracy at 74.1%.

Tadas Sedekerskis ranks 14th all-time in two-point accuracy at 64.9%.

Ognjen Jaramaz needs 5 points to reach 500 for his career.

### FC Barcelona

 

**Streaks**

Jabari Parker has made at least 1 three-point shot in five straight and 22 of his last 23 games.

Kevin Punter has made at least 1 three-point shot in 13 straight and 22 of his last 23 games.

Punter has scored in double figures in nine of his last 10 games.

Jan Vesely has at least 1 steal in four of his last five games.

Nico Laprovittola has made at least 1 three-point shot in 19 straight games.

Chimezie Metu has scored 10 or more points in five of his last six games.

Metu has pulled down at least 5 rebounds in five of his last six games.

Justin Anderson has made 12 consecutive free throws.

Dario Brizuela has made at least 1 three-pointer in 10 straight games.

Alex Abrines has made at least 1 three-pointer in six of his last seven games.

 

**Season rankings**          

Kevin Punter ranks ninth in scoring with 16.0 points per game.

Punter is tied for sixth in steals with 1.2 per game.

Jan Vesely ranks ninth in steals with 1.1 per game.

Tomas Satoransky ranks eighth in assists with 5.1 per game.

Youssoupha Fall ranks fourth in two-point shooting at 75.0%.

Barcelona ranks first in the league in assists with 21.0 per game.

Barcelona leads the league in steals with 7.6 per game.

Barcelona's defense has forced 13.3 turnovers per game, the second most in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

Tomas Satoransky ranks third all-time with a 2.8-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Jan Vesely is the all-time leader in two-pointers made with 1,564.

Vesely ranks third all-time with 5,099 index rating points. Mike James of AS Monaco is second with 5,127. Nando De Colo of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne is the all-time leader with 5,318 and counting.

Vesely is sixth all-time with 4,028 points scored. Sergio Llull of Real Madrid is fifth with 4,091 and counting.

Vesely ranks fourth all-time with 365 steals. Rudy Fernandez is third with 367 steals.

Vesely ranks fifth all-time with 1,774 rebounds. Tavares is fourth with 1,793 and Felipe Reyes is third with 1,799.

Vesely is in fourth place all-time with 656 offensive rebounds. Walter Tavares of Real Madrid is third with 673 and counting.

Vesely ranks eighth all-time with 216 blocks. Tibor Pleiss is seventh with 228.

Vesely ranks eighth all-time with 789 free throws made. Juan Carlos Navarro is seventh with 853.

Kevin Punter ranks 12th all-time in free-throw accuracy at 89.6%.

Youssoupha Fall ranks 13th all-time in two-point accuracy at 65.1%.

Nico Laprovittola needs 3 three-point shots made to reach 300 for his career.

Expect maximum intensity from an all-Spanish showdown as Baskonia (9-14) looks to boost its fading playoff ambitions against an equally hungry Barcelona (13-10). 