Name: Kenneth Faried ignites the arena! Motorola Magic Moment
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Kenan Kamenjas pulls up inside, but Kenneth Faried rejects him with force!

Kenneth Faried ignites the arena! Motorola Magic Moment

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v Dubai Basketball (2025-11-20T19:15:00.000Z)

Nick Weiler-Babb hustles to get the offensive rebound then dishes the ball to Rolands Smits for a dunk.

Weiler-Babb's hustle leads to Smits dunk! Motorola Magic Moment

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Dubai Basketball forward Dwayne Bacon has been diagnosed with a fracture in his right thumb, the club confirmed on Thursday

Dubai’s Dwayne Bacon sidelined with thumb fracture

Dubai Basketball forward [Dwayne Bacon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/dwayne-bacon/011286/) has been diagnosed with a fracture in his right thumb, the club confirmed on Thursday. His return to the court will depend on his recovery progress and ongoing medical evaluations.

The timing of the injury could not be worse, as Bacon has been one of Dubai's key contributors in the team’s inaugural EuroLeague season. Through 11 games, he’s averaging 15.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per outing, playing nearly 30 minutes per game. What’s more, he is one of only four Dubai players to appear in all 11 EuroLeague games thus far, with key contributors like Dzanan Musa, Nate Mason and Aleksa Avramovic having all missed significant time.

This season is Bacon's third in the EuroLeague after debuting with AS Monaco during the 2021-22 campaign and playing for Panathinaikos Athens the next year. He played in China, Puerto Rico and Russia before joining Dubai over the summer.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Medical Update<br><br>Dwayne Bacon has been diagnosed with a fracture of his right thumb.<br><br>His return to the court will depend on his recovery progress and the evaluation of the medical staff. <a href="https://t.co/pmH0Z7uPdX">pic.twitter.com/pmH0Z7uPdX</a></p>&mdash; Dubai Basketball (@dubaibasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/dubaibasket/status/1991563360903606497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


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Willy Hernangomez flashes his passing skills with the slick feed to Myles Cale for the layup.

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Weiler-Babb beats buzzer from the logo! Motorola Magic Moment

**Community Partner:** Emirates Down Syndrome Association (EDSA) 

**Social Issue:** Disabilities – Down Syndrome 

**Ambassador:** [Kosta Kondic ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/kosta-kondic/014031/)

**Main Life Skills:** Confidence, Communication, Coordination, Inclusion, Independence, Social Interaction, and Teamwork 

**About the Program:** 

Dubai Basketball launches its One Team program in partnership with the Emirates Down Syndrome Association (EDSA), a public benefit organization who works directly with children, young people, and adults through awareness initiatives, skill-development workshops, and family support programs, providing a safe and encouraging environment where participants can learn, grow, and build confidence. 

By working consistently with the same group throughout the season, the club aims to strengthen continuity, create real impact, and reinforce its commitment to inclusion and accessibility within the Dubai community. For EDSA, the partnership provides access to a new sports environment where participants can enjoy structured basketball activities, interact with professional role models, and feel part of a wider sporting family. 

Throughout the next five months, Dubai Basketball will deliver a series of on-court sessions designed to promote teamwork, communication, confidence, and social interaction in a fun and supportive setting.  Activities will be adapted to individual needs, ensuring every participant feels comfortable, included, and able to enjoy positive experiences on the court. In addition to training sessions, participants will be invited to attend a Dubai Basketball home game, where they will be recognized as part of the One Team program.  

The ultimate goal is to create a sustainable, meaningful collaboration that promotes visibility, participation, and community integration for individuals with down syndrome. 

Our programs - Dubai Basketball

**Community partner**: Panevezys Social Services Center

**Social issues:** Community Cohesion – At Risk Youth

**Ambassadors:** Justin Briggs and Danielius Lavrinovicius

**Main Life Skills:** Socialization, Values, Teamwork, Friendship

**About the program:**

7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys has teamed up with the Panevezys Social Services Center for a third straight season to run its One Team program, this year at the Bridges of Kindness day-care center. This center supports kids and their families by fostering essential life skills, preparing them for school, organizing meals and activities, and offering individualized support such as psychological services and speech therapy tailored to each child’s needs.

Over the next eight weeks, the One Team program will bring together 20 young participants, aged 8 to 16, for an enriching experience that combines basketball with life skills. Through teamwork, communication exercises, and motivational activities, they’ll gain self-awareness, build confidence, and hopefully spark a love for sports.

Lietkabelis player Justin Briggs joins as the club’s One Team Ambassador, bringing his expertise and enthusiasm to make a lasting impact on this inspiring initiative.

Our programs - Lietkabelis Panevezys

**Community Partner:** Özel Sporcular Down Basketbol Takımı (Special Athletes Down Basketball Team) 

**Social Issue:** Intellectual Disabilities – Down Syndrome 

**Ambassadors:** [Kris Bankston](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kris-bankston/012760/) 

**Main Life Skills:** Communication, Confidence, Inclusion, Leadership, Motivation, Respect, Responsibility, and Teamwork 

**About the Program:** 

The collaboration between Türk Telekom Basketball and the Özel Sporcular Down Basketbol Takımı, a local organization working with athletes with Down syndrome, has become a cornerstone of the club’s community engagement efforts, creating a meaningful and sustainable platform for empowerment, visibility, and equal opportunities in sport.  

The program builds a relationship that already exists beyond the court: the athletes are active supporters of the team, attend games regularly, and are fully integrated into the Türk Telekom family. Through One Team, the club aims to deepen this bond by providing structured, weekly basketball sessions designed not only to improve motor and athletic skills, but also to reinforce communication, confidence, teamwork, and personal development. 

This year’s One Team program centers on promoting social inclusion and reducing inequalities for people with intellectual disabilities—aligning closely with the goals of the partner organization and with the broader mission of One Team. The program helps challenge stereotypes, promote independence, and highlight the abilities and potential of individuals with Down syndrome, both as athletes and valued members of the sports community. 

Kris Bankston will serve as the club’s One Team Ambassador for the season. His involvement will not only inspire the participants but will also highlight the club’s commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. Through his presence, guidance, and interaction with the group, Bankston will play a meaningful role in motivating the athletes and reinforcing the program’s core values. 

For Türk Telekom Basketball, One Team is much more than a series of weekly activities, it is a long-term commitment to building community, empowering athletes with intellectual disabilities, and demonstrating how sport can create meaningful social impact.  

Our programs - Turk Telekom Ankara

**Community Partner:** Fundación Real Madrid - Adapted School Basketball

**Social Issue:** Intellectual Disabilities

**Ambassadors:** [David Kramer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/david-kramer/006482/)

**Main Life Skills:** Respect, Autonomy, Equality, Companionship, Health, Motivation, Self-esteem

**About the program:**

Real Madrid is continuing to incorporate its One Team activities into the successful program of the Real Madrid Foundation, ‘Adapted School Basketball’. This initiative provides high-quality basketball-related activities to participants with disabilities who don't usually find many opportunities to play. All sessions are adapted to their special needs with qualified teachers and coaches. The main objectives are to teach the participants how to play basketball while also embedding positive values such as team spirit, autonomy, equality or self-esteem. The program also promotes health and hygiene. Real Madrid is working from October to June with 300 people from 12 years old, twice a week with 28 groups in 15 different facilities all around the city. Real Madrid Foundation also develops another basketball project for people with physical or intellectual disabilities, like wheelchair schools or inclusive schools.

The Fernando Martín Adapted School will lead the program, with a focus on promoting real inclusion through sport and fostering personal development. Real Madrid’s commitment to this project reflects the club’s broader mission of using basketball to improve lives and build a more inclusive society.

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Check out the best plays of BKT EuroCup Round 8 and see who had the best of them.

EuroCup Round 8: Top 10 plays

A spectacular career night has earned Kevin Yebo of NINERS Chemnitz the Round 8 MVP honor, delivering a career-high 38 PIR in his team’s historic 94-105 road win at Dolomiti Energia Trento – Chemnitz’s first-ever away victory in the BKT EuroCup.

Round 8 MVP: Kevin Yebo, NINERS Chemnitz

A spectacular career night has earned Kevin Yebo of NINERS Chemnitz the Round 8 MVP honor, delivering a career-high 38 PIR in his team’s historic 94-105 road win at Dolomiti Energia Trento – Chemnitz’s first-ever away victory in the BKT EuroCup.

Yebo was unstoppable, pouring in a career-best 33 points on 7-of-11 two-pointers, 3-of-7 threes and an impressive 10-of-12 from the foul line. He added 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 10 fouls drawn, anchoring Chemnitz at both ends in a milestone performance for the club. 

Right behind him was Mitch Creek, who produced his own career masterpiece despite Cluj’s 89-101 loss to Hapoel Midwest Jerusalem. Creek tallied a career-high 26 points on 5-of-9 two-pointers, a perfect 2-of-2 from long range and a flawless 10-of-10 at the stripe. He rounded out the night with 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, a career-best 2 blocks and 10 fouls drawn, culminating in a career-high PIR of 35.

In just his second appearance for Aris Thessaloniki Betsson, Amine Noua delivered a breakout performance in the team’s 87-93 win at Neptunas Klaipeda. Noua erupted for a career-high 24 points, hitting 5-of-8 twos, 3-of-5 threes and 5-of-7 free throws. He also tied his career high with 8 rebounds, drew 9 fouls and posted a career-high 32 PIR.

Sharing the third-highest PIR in Round 8 is Joel Scott, who put together his finest EuroCup showing in the London Lions’ 68-72 defeat to Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse. Scott compiled a career-high 23 points on 5-of-9 two-pointers, 1-of-3 from deep and a perfect 10-of-10 on free throws. He added 7 rebounds, a career-high 4 assists, 1 steal and 9 fouls drawn, resulting in another career-high PIR of 32.

Closing out the top performers is Andrej Jakimovski, who delivered a standout display in Trento’s loss to Chemnitz. Jakimovski erupted for a career-high 30 points, converting 6-of-9 two-pointers, 3-of-8 threes and a spotless 9-of-9 from the line. He also grabbed 8 rebounds, drew 5 fouls and finished with a career-high 31 PIR, capping an impressive individual effort despite the team defeat.

### Individual highs: Kevin Yebo, Chemnitz, 33 points

Chemnitz’s Kevin Yebo poured in a round-high 33 points. Cluj guard Fatts Russell leads the EuroCup in scoring with 22.8 points per game.

Jerusalem’s Austin Wiley led all players in Round 8 with 11 rebounds. Veolia Towers Hamburg big man Zacharie Perrin tops the charts in this category with 9.0 boards per night.

Tobias Jensen of ratiopharm ulm was this round’s top assist provider with 11. Neptunas playmaker Arnas Velicka averages a competition-best 8.3 assists per contest.

Lietkabelis Panevezys’s Augustine Rubit made 4 steals in Round 8, more than any other player. Turk Telekom Ankara’s Dogus Ozdemiroglu has a comfortable lead in steals with an average of 2.9 per game.

Austin Wiley appears on this list again, this time after recording a round-high 3 blocks. Deane Williams of the London Lions is the season leader in blocks with 1.3 per night.

Three players had a double-double in Round 8: Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana’s Thomas Kennedy (14 points, 10 rebounds), Austin Wiley (10 points, 11 rebounds) and Tobias Jensen (15 points, 11 assists).

This is the first MVP of the Round honor of his career

Umana Reyer Venice - BAXI Manresa | Round 8 | EuroCup 2025-26

Umana Reyer Venice v BAXI Manresa (2025-11-19T19:00:00.000Z)

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse overcame the London Lions, 68-72, in a low-scoring but exciting slugfest at Copper Box on Wednesday night in Round 8 of the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Table-topping Bourg works hard to edge Lions in London

“I think we wanted to play with more intensity,” said Darius McGhee. “When we play intense, we have fun and tonight we did that.”

The American guard helped his Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse team overcome London Lions, 68-72, in a low-scoring but exciting slugfest at Copper Box on Wednesday night. McGhee was pleased that he and his teammates held concentration in such a physical and unpredictable contest.

“We stayed consistent for 40 minutes. In EuroCup, there’s a lot of talent, some really good teams. If you lose focus, they capitalize, so we just need to stay locked in.”

Despite the let-down of a recent domestic loss, Bourg was able to bounce back, proving exactly why it sits at the top of their EuroCup group, as the win pushes the team to 7-1 for the season. McGhee’s teammate Adam Mokoka was equally as encouraged by the character the visitors showed.

“We tried to stay together, as we had a tough loss in the French championship that really took from us a lot mentally,” Mokoka explained. “In the EuroCup, we are at first, so we tried to make sure we stay in that position. We couldn’t let that go.”

Winning was a team effort for Bourg. McGhee stood out, while Both Gach also scored 10 points and center Kevin Kokila combined 10 of his own with 6 boards. Coach Frederic Fauthoux was proud of his men.

“It was a tough fight. My team played very well, stayed focused, played together for forty minutes and it’s a very, very good victory.”

One area in which Bourg was especially impressive was on defense. Coming into the game, it held the best defensive record in the competition, allowing opponents to score just 69.3 points per game, across 7 fixtures. Tonight it improved on that record, limiting London to 68.

Though Bourg made the brighter start to open up an early lead, it provided the Lions a chance to claw their way back level. The game then went back and forth, with the hosts earning multiple leads but failing to open up a substantial margin. Coach Tautvydas Sabonis’s men kept chase until the very end, but it wasn’t their night and the visitors secured the 4-point victory.

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Late-game composure proved decisive, and Mokoka credited the team’s calm approach.

“In this type of game, you have to stay locked in, make sure you stay calm because anything can happen,” Mokoka said. “It was a two-possession game, but we made sure we matched the physicality, talked to each other and always stayed positive.”

The result was tough on London’s star performer Joel Scott, who added 7 rebounds and 4 assists to his 23 points. With the loss, his team slid to 3-5, moving them level with NINERS Chemnitz on the edge of the postseason spots.

London has time to reflect on the result before returning to EuroCup action on December 4, when it meets Lietkabelis Panevezys. Bourg aims to carry its momentum into the clash with Buducnost VOLI Podgorica the following night.

Game News

McGhee and Mokoka praise team focus after gritty 68-72 road win

London Lions v Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (2025-11-19T19:30:00.000Z)

London Lions - Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse | Round 8 | EuroCup 2025-26

There were very few reasons for LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne fans to feel happy after Wednesday night’s 52-84 loss against AS Monaco, but the debut of Thomas Heurtel was one.

Thomas Heurtel’s debut the only bright spark on a night to forget for ASVEL

There were very few reasons for [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/asv/) fans to feel happy after Wednesday night’s [52-84 loss against AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/monaco-keeps-its-foot-on-the-throttle-en-route-to-record-night/), but the debut of [Thomas Heurtel](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/thomas-heurtel/klt/) was one.

The veteran point guard, who sits eighth all-time in EuroLeague assists, was given the nod by coach Pierric Poupet just under four minutes into the game and went on to finish with 7 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists in over 13 minutes on the floor.

“It's exciting to get back on the court with the team,” Heurtel told EuroLeague TV in the pre-game interview. “It’s been a long wait. I will try my best.”

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne-AS Monaco | Round 12 Highlights | 2025-26 EuroLeague

With fellow veteran [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/) forced to watch on from the sidelines as he recovers from a hamstring injury, which is [expected to keep him out for another week or so](https://ldlcasvel.com/point-medical/), Heurtel showed glimpses of what he can offer the team, particularly when it came to keeping his cool amidst the chaos going on around him.

Naturally there was a bit of rust while Heurtel was out there, having not featured at all in the EuroLeague or French League this season, and that helps to explain his 4 turnovers. But there were also moments where he slowed things down, showing a poise that no other ASVEL player seemed to have as the tide began to turn.

Over the coming weeks, the 36-year-old – who played 253 EuroLeague games between 2011 and 2022 for Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, Anadolu Efes Istanbul, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid – will be one of the players Coach Poupet leans on most to guide this young, inexperienced group.

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Despite the debut of Heurtel, it really was a night to forget for ASVEL. Not only did it tie its second-lowest scoring total in a EuroLeague game, but it suffered its sixth heaviest EuroLeague defeat. Its 23 turnovers tied for the club’s second-highest figure in this category, too.  

“We just had a much better team in front of us,” Coach Poupet lamented in his post-game interview with EuroLeague TV. “I didn’t recognize my team today. I’m the first person who is responsible for this, so I’ll take the blame. We’ll find solutions in order to play better. That’s all I can say right now.”

As tough as it was to lose to Monaco like that, the 41-year-old play-caller will be hoping that he may have already found one of those solutions in Heurtel, while the return of De Colo in the coming week or two could be just the remedy ASVEL needs.

The 36-year-old made his first appearance of the season

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v AS Monaco (2025-11-19T19:00:00.000Z)

On Wednesday at Palasport Taliercio, Kyle Wiltjer and Umana Reyer Venice secured a hard-fought 97–93 victory over BAXI Manresa in Round 8 of the 2025-26 EuroCup season

Wiltjer strikes back in Reyer's bounce-back night against Manresa

Kyle Wiltjer and Umana Reyer Venice had unfinished business before facing BAXI Manresa in Round 8 of the BKT EuroCup. Their last visit to Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana had ended with the season's heaviest defeat, 93–65, with Wiltjer posting his worst performance: 4 points on 1-of-7 shooting. On Wednesday at Palasport Taliercio, Reyer delivered a completely different performance in front of its fans, securing a hard-fought 97–93 victory to return to winning ways.

Wiltjer was the primary architect of Reyer's turnaround, reacting perfectly to the frustration of his last outing by leading with 17 of his 20 points in a first half to remember. The Canadian forward, whose previous season high had been 15 points in Round 5 against Slask Wroclaw, could celebrate his performance and the victory with his fans — and someone even more special.

"We got the grandparents coming tonight, so they brought some good luck, as this is their first game here," he revealed right after the final whistle. "We're just happy to get the win. The EuroCup is very tough this year, \[you can see\] a lot of teams at the same record, so we're just happy we got the win."

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Although Wiltjer couldn't maintain his production pace after the break, which Reyer reached leading 54–45, he set the foundations for his teammates to finish the job. Denzel Valentine and Leo Candi stood out in the early moments of the fourth quarter with crucial three-pointers that gave the hosts the cushion needed to withstand Manresa's reaction.

The visitors recovered from double-digit deficits entering the final minutes, but ultimately fell short due to poor shooting from beyond the arc in a frenetic game. Jordan Parks's putback off an offensive rebound and 2 free throws from RJ Cole sealed the victory for Reyer, leaving a bittersweet taste for the home team's players and coach.

"Our team won a very difficult game," Umana Reyer head coach Neven Spahija admitted. "They're a good team. They're a very good team. They are so aggressive, they're playing with the pace, so many possessions, and a lot of threes, maybe today, a little bit more than usually.

"But their pressure on the offensive rebound, which is the way to stop us, was impressive. They had 17 offensive rebounds and we still made 97 points. Imagine that we grab what we usually do."

Wiltjer reflected on the performance: "\[This win can give us\] confidence doing the things we do. We're a fast team, but Manresa tonight had a really crazy pace, running up and down, and we played with them, we've got to improve and trust the coaches and just try to get better every day."

Spahija wasn't entirely satisfied despite the win. "\[First of all\], when you are winning the game, it's always good. But honestly, I didn't like it, especially the way we played the last 5 minutes. That's not the way we're going to play, but now I will not overreact in the locker room. I'm going to speak with the players after the day off.

"But definitely, if we want to compete at this level, we have to be much more serious, defensively, offensively, to stick with the game plan and many other things," he finished.

The comments make crystal clear that Reyer aims for the maximum, having evened the team's record at 4–4 and dreaming of confirming its qualification for the next round.

The Canadian forward netted a season-high 20 points before family to lead Reyer to hard-fought victory

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana - Veolia Towers Hamburg | Round 8 | EuroCup 2025-26

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