Name: EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast: More high scores on the way?
Channel: Euroleague Basketball

### Overview

The Euroleague Basketball Institute Sports Buisness MBA provides a 360º view on sports management and runs for 16 months. The course includes:

- 90 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)
- 16 months program, starting in September
- Four in-person sessions, plus e-learning
- Three different destinations in Europe
- Class size of maximum 25-30 students
- Lectures taught in English
- Tuition fee of €12,000
- Official university degree required (Bachelor)

This course attracts a diverse range of students, including people attending from around the world and from sporting and non-sporting backgrounds.

### Modules and Topics

The MBA takes a modern approach to sports business and the course consists of six modules over three academic semesters. By the end of the course, all students will be provided with all of the fundamental tools to become a professional in the Sports Industry. Please see below for a short overview on all the modules:

##### Module 1: Sports Business

Disclosing what makes sports business special and how it works on a system level.

##### Module 2: Sports Marketing

Understanding the needs and wants of sports business stakeholders to create and propose the unique value.

##### Module 3: Sports Communication

Underscoring the relationship development between organizations, players, fans, and third parties.

##### Module 4: Sports Management

Building a winning culture in sports business organizations.

##### Module 5: Sports Economics and Finance

Knowing how to read and use financial statements, engage in financial planning to make both long and short-term financing decisions.

##### Module 6: Sports Law and Governance

Understanding the relationship between law and the sports business industry, in terms of sports governance and administration.

### Further Information

For more details on the course including study timelines, fees and how to apply, please visit the dedicated [Sports Business MBA website](https://www.sportsbusinessmba.net/).

Sports Business MBA

Trefl Sopot strengthened its backcourt by signing veteran scorer Nick Johnson for the remainder of the season

Nick Johnson lands at Trefl

Trefl Sopot strengthened its backcourt by signing veteran scorer [Nick Johnson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/nick-johnson/007426/) for the remainder of the season, the club announced on Wednesday. Johnson (1.91 meters, 31 years old), the nephew of the late Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Dennis Johnson, split the 2023-24 season between Hapoel Holon in Israel and Cholet Basket in France. With the former, he averaged 16.0 points and 6.5 assists in two Israeli League games and then posted 9.3 points and 3.0 assists in the French League.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">Nick Johnson wzmacnia mistrzów Polski! ✍✅ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/plkpl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#plkpl</a><br><br>Amerykański rozgrywający ma na swoim koncie <a href="https://t.co/OugxMW2Cpf">https://t.co/OugxMW2Cpf</a>. 37 występów w barwach Houston Rockets, z którym w sezonie 2014/2015 dotarł do półfinału NBA. Mierzący 191 centymetrów zawodnik to były mistrz i MVP finałów… <a href="https://t.co/VaX1vaCVzC">pic.twitter.com/VaX1vaCVzC</a></p>&mdash; MISTRZ POLSKI 2024 🏆 (@treflsopot) <a href="https://twitter.com/treflsopot/status/1861728312986386621?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Johnson returns to the EuroCup for the first time since the 2016-17 season when he averaged 10.5 points and 3.0 assists in 14 games for FC Bayern Munich, which he helped to the competition’s semifinals. Johnson began his professional career in the NBA with the Houston Rockets, which he helped to the NBA semifinals in 2015. He also played in the G League for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Austin Spurs and Wisconsin Herd and was the G League Finals MVP in 2018 when he led Austin to the championship. Sine then Johnson has played for Nanterre 92 and Cholet in France, Turk Telekom Ankara in Turkiye and the Beijing Ducks in China and Holon in Israel.

More Trefl Sopot news

He returns to the EuroCup after a seven-year hiatus

One of the reasons that Bahcesehir College Istanbul has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the 2024-25 BKT EuroCup is guard Jaleen Smith and his playmaking in particular.

Jaleen Smith is thriving as a playmaker and leading by example at Bahcesehir

One of the reasons that [Bahcesehir College Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/bahcesehir-college-istanbul/bah/) has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the 2024-25 BKT EuroCup is guard [Jaleen Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jaleen-smith/011192/) and his playmaking in particular.

Taking up the mantle of the main point guard of Bahcesehir, Smith is averaging 6.0 assists to go with 11.8 points as the Turkish side has started the season with a 7-1 record to lead Group A. That marks the second-best record in the competition, surpassed only by undefeated Valencia Basket.

Smith has had multiple playmaking highlights but none like the show he put on against Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv. Going full “Point God” mode, the 30-year-old dished out 15 assists to his teammates in a statement win for his squad. This is an insane number, tied for third in EuroCup history behind 16-assist performances by the great Omar Cook in 2014 and J'Covan Brown two seasons ago.

“It wasn’t just me finding guys. Everybody contributed to those assists and whenever they were open, they were making shots,” Smith humbly told Eurohoops. “I wouldn’t have those assists if those guys didn’t make shots. I credit my teammates for making it happen.”

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1748232/jaleen-smith-is-thriving-as-a-playmaker-and-leading-by-example-at-bahcesehir/).

The four-year EuroLeague guard is thriving in his debut season in the EuroCup

Coach Dimitris Itoudis's era on the bench of Hapoel Tel Aviv BC has started with the signing of a big man in Marcus Bingham, the club announced Tuesday night.

Hapoel adds Marcus Bingham to frontcourt

Coach Dimitris Itoudis's era on the bench of [Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/hapoel-shlomo-tel-aviv/hta/) has started with the signing of a big man in [Marcus Bingham](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/marcus-bingham/013506/), the club announced Tuesday night. Bingham (2.13 meters, 24 years old) has signed a contract until the end of the 2025-26 season.

Bingham arrives from fellow Israeli side Hapoel Holon, where this season he averaged 17.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in the Israeli League and 17.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in the Basketball Champions League.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="iw" dir="rtl">יש למישהו 4? <a href="https://t.co/ussWnJ3CTa">pic.twitter.com/ussWnJ3CTa</a></p>&mdash; Hapoel Tel Aviv BC (@HapoelTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HapoelTLVBC/status/1861515525555142709?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"He is a player who can play in both positions, '4' and '5', provide us with rebounds and blocks and contribute in passing offense", Coach Itoudis said.

This is Bingham's second professional season. After spending four years at Michigan State University, he played last season with Hapoel Haifa.

Now he is set to make his BKT EuroCup debut for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv, which sits in a share of third place in Group A with a 5-3 record.

More Hapoel News

The 24-year-old has signed until the summer of 2026

Fresh off a relatively high-scoring week for all three co-hosts of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast, Javier Gancedo and Frankie Sachs of Euroleague.net and Vasiliki Karamouza of Sport 24 bring you Episode 9 with plenty of optimism.

EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast: More high scores on the way?

Fresh off a relatively high-scoring week for all three co-hosts of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge Podcast, [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 bring you Episode 9 with plenty of optimism.

And as always in the [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/10), there are topics of interest everywhere. Which November MVP candidates are hungriest this week? Why is the matchup between ALBA Berlin and Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv noteworthy? How will Shavon Shields's expected return affect the rest of the EA7 Emporio Armani Milan roster? Which FC Barcelona guard will be most affected by the signing of Raul Neto?

The crew touched on those topics and more as they continue the quest to build the ultimate EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge. Watch this week's episode now to prepare your teams for Round 12. And make sure to get your lineups in before 19:00 CET on Thursday, when the round begins with the matchup between Lonnie Walker's Zalgiris Kaunas and Chima Moneke's Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.  

The podcast crew asks and answers questions of all kinds pertaining to the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2024-11-29T20:00:00.000Z)

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid (2024-11-28T19:45:00.000Z)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens v AS Monaco (2024-11-29T19:15:00.000Z)

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade v FC Bayern Munich (2024-11-29T19:00:00.000Z)

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2024-11-29T17:45:00.000Z)

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade v Olympiacos Piraeus (2024-11-28T19:30:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v Virtus Segafredo Bologna (2024-11-28T19:30:00.000Z)

ALBA Berlin v Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (2024-11-28T19:00:00.000Z)

Zalgiris Kaunas v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2024-11-28T18:00:00.000Z)

AS Monaco Basket has appointed Vassilis Spanoulis, a three-time EuroLeague champion as a player and the current Greek national team play-caller, as its new head coach.

Monaco names Vassilis Spanoulis as head coach

[Vassilis Spanoulis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vassilis-spanoulis/juo/) has returned to the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague after [AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/mco/) appointed the EuroLeague Basketball Legend as the team's new head coach on a two-year deal with an option for a further year, the club confirmed on Tuesday.

The 42-year-old [replaces Sasa Obradovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/sasa-obradovic-sacked-as-monaco-basket/), who guided Monaco over the last three seasons. The principality club has a 7-4 record in the EuroLeague so far this season, with interim head coach [Manuchar Markoishvili securing a victory in Round 11](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/coach-markoishvili-elie-okobo-enjoyed-a-night-to-remember-against-asvel/) in his only game in charge.

Peculiarly enough, Spanoulis's first two games on the Monaco bench will come against Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (on Friday night) and Olympiacos Piraeus (the following Wednesday), two clubs he knows very well.

He spent his first four EuroLeague seasons with the Greens, winning the 2009 EuroLeague title, but broke the supporters' hearts by moving to archrival Olympiacos Piraeus in 2010. 

With the Reds, he wrote his name into EuroLeague – and Olympiacos – legend by leading the team to back-to-back EuroLeague titles in 2012 and 2013. Spanoulis played for Olympiacos for 11 seasons before retiring in 2021.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">👏 Vassilis Spanoulis est le nouveau coach de la Roca Team ! 👔👑<br><br>✍️ L’AS Monaco est heureuse d’annoncer l’arrivée de Vassilis Spanoulis, en tant qu’entraîneur principal de l’équipe pour deux saisons, plus une en option. 🇲🇨<br><br>🔗 Le communiqué 👇<a href="https://t.co/7ulro8dP74">https://t.co/7ulro8dP74</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RocaTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RocaTeam</a>… <a href="https://t.co/qldSOYkgM2">pic.twitter.com/qldSOYkgM2</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket 🇲🇨 (@ASMonaco_Basket) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASMonaco_Basket/status/1861472151104041177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Spanoulis, a three-time EuroLeague champion as a player and until last season the all-time top scorer in the competition, will take charge of a Monaco side with big ambitions. The team is headlined by [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/), the reigning EuroLeague MVP and the man who [took over as the competition's all-time leading scorer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/mike-james-becomes-the-euroleague-all-time-leading-scorer/) last season.

For Spanoulis, this will be his EuroLeague coaching debut, nearly three years after he took his first coaching steps [as the head coach of the Next Generation Teams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/ngt/news/spanoulis-led-next-generation-teams-offer-young-talents-new-opportunity/) in a series of Adidas NextGen EuroLeague tournaments.

Over the past two seasons, Spanoulis had been the head coach of Peristeri Athens. During that time he led the team to its first-ever Greek Cup final appearance in 2023 and the FIBA Champions League Final Four, a competition where he was also honored as Coach of the Year. Spanoulis also serves as the Greek national team coach.

As a player, Spanoulis shined on the biggest of stages and in clutch moments, as he defined what it means to be a clutch player in the EuroLeague.

His legacy was built on game-changing performances on the biggest stage. He assisted [Georgios Printezis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/georgios-printezis/amm/) for the shot of the last decade to win the 2012 EuroLeague title, the first for Olympiacos in 15 years. Then, one year later, he blew up the 2013 championship game with 5 three-pointers among 22 second-half points to complete a 17-point comeback that helped the Reds become back-to-back champions.

Spanoulis finished his career with 4,455 points, 518 three-pointers made and 1,607 assists, and he remains the only player in EuroLeague history to have amassed more than 4,000 points and 1,500 assists.

He now takes on another EuroLeague journey, this time roaming the sidelines.

More Monaco News

A three-time EuroLeague champion as a player, this will be his first head coaching gig in Europe's premier club basketball competition

With the end of November approaching, this latest episode of the EuroLeague & Friends podcast -- featuring Milena Martin from Spain, Giulia Cicchine from Italy, Deniz Aksoy of Turkiye, and Lona Jackson of France -- focuses on the upcoming MVP of the Month award, as well as several key topics around the EuroLeague.

EuroLeague & Friends: Monthly MVP candidates, Milan impressing, and more 

With the end of November approaching, this latest episode of the EuroLeague & Friends podcast focuses on the upcoming MVP of the Month award, as well as several key topics around the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.

This time, the four-person panel is made up of [Milena Martin](https://www.instagram.com/milenagramm/?hl=en) from Spain, [Giulia Cicchine](https://www.instagram.com/lacicchine/?hl=en) from Italy, [Deniz Aksoy](https://www.instagram.com/denizzaksoy/?hl=en) of Turkiye, and [Lona Jackson](https://www.instagram.com/lonajackson_/?hl=en) of France.

Make sure to check out the video above and enjoy listening about the EuroLeague from a different perspective.

The fifth episode of Euroleague Basketball's brand-new podcast has landed

Hamburg Towers sensation Kur Kuath spoke to Euroleague.net's Javier Gancedo about his impressive start to life in the EuroCup.

Kur Kuath, Hamburg Towers: 'This is just the beginning'

[Veolia Towers Hamburg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/veolia-towers-hamburg/ham/) bounced back from a 0-5 start with a pair of home wins against Turk Telekom Ankara and Aris Midea Thessaloniki, with center [Kur Kuath](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kur-kuath/013313/) shining in both games. 

After posting a 15-point, 9-rebound and 3-block performance against Turk Telekom, Kuath became the second player in EuroCup history to record at least 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocked shots in a game during his team's win over Aris. The other was [Matt Costello with Gran Canaria in November 2020](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2020-21/herbalife-gran-canaria-dolomiti-energia-trento/U2020/60/#boxscore).

Originally from South Sudan, Kuath's family fled the country and lived in a refugee camp in Egypt before arriving to the United States. He played college basketball at the University of Oklahoma and Marquette University before embarking on a professional career in 2022. He first played a few months in Greece and then moved to the Spanish second division for almost two years before joining Hamburg, where he is making the most out of his work ethic and defensive skills. 

As he explains to [Euroleague.net](http://Euroleague.net)'s Javier Gancedo in an exclusive interview, the 26-year-old – who leads the EuroCup in blocked shots (2.2 bpg.) while averaging 9.2 points and 5.5 rebounds for a PIR of 15.7 – credits his parents for being in this situation as one of the most intriguing big men in European basketball.

**Congratulations on the last two weeks. What was the key to bouncing back after a rocky start to the season?**

"Thanks. It's just staying on the course. It was definitely a big learning experience for the whole team and for me in the beginning of the season. I feel like we played some pretty good opponents in the beginning and that was a test for us, to see how good we could have been and how good we can be. I am glad that we were able to compete against the highest competition in the group and basically test our talents,  our hard work. You have to be in this competition to play against some of the best teams."

"Nobody was expecting me to be able to do things that I have been accomplishing."

**You have been outstanding lately, contributing in many aspects of the game and looking stronger than ever. Is it something you focused on in the off-season?** 

"Oh, yes, for sure. It was always one of the biggest parts. I was strong enough to compete at the highest level. As you see, I am just a guy that is going to be pushed around if I am not strong enough. I have been focusing on working out and trying to get my body to its best possible \[shape\] to try to compete and be one of the strongest big guys in the league. That was one of my focuses this summer, just getting in the gym and getting some weight and some strength."

**Only one other player has had 5 blocks, 5 assists and 10 rebounds in a EuroCup game. How do you feel when the hard work is paying off?** 

"Of course, it's good to hear that I am doing well. Nobody was expecting me to be able to do things that I have been accomplishing, and I just want to continue to learn and grow. I feel like this is just the beginning. It is not anything to be too obsessive about because I have a long career ahead of me and I want to continue to grow on this last game and not just think too much of stats. Just continue to play hard and play for the guys."

Veolia Towers Hamburg center Kuy Kuath averages 9.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, a league-leading 2.2 blocks and a PIR of 15.7 so far this season.

2024-25 EuroCup highlights: Kur Kuath, Hamburg


**This is your first EuroCup season. After almost two months in the competition, how do you find the playing level, what's good about it?** 

"I like the depth. It is a deep league. Every game we play is going to be a competition. Like I said, it's some of the best players in the world and me being able to compete at this level is amazing to me, just because you get to see different talent levels, different skills. And I learned a lot from playing against better players. I feel like this league is actually helping me learn about myself more as a player and seeing where I can compete and where I'm at currently in my growth and my individual development. And also, it is testing my team and seeing how hard we have worked. So this is what I like about the EuroCup. It's just a test to see where the level of skill and the level of talent that I can play at."

**You are originally from South Sudan, where basketball is more popular than ever. How excited are people about basketball in your country of origin?** 

"They love the sport back home. It is a big, popular sport nowadays. Now that we brought more attention to basketball, for sure, it's positive impact for our country, and it is a way to bring everybody together, which I love to see. And it means more than the sport back home. It is kind of a sign of peace. I feel like everybody enjoys watching together and it brings that togetherness that our country has been needed in its war-driven history. So it's good to see the growth and development of the sport there."

**Do you follow countrymen Wenyen Gabriel and Carlik Jones in the EuroLeague? Do you talk to them any often?** 

"Once in a while I talk to Wenyen and see how he's doing. But now, I have just been watching him play. I know how busy the schedule can get, so it's kind of hard to keep up, both of them playing two competitions a week. But yes, they are both amazing players and great guys to be around. I feel like those two guys are a testament to our country. And basically, I look up to them because that's the level I want to be at. I want to be at the highest level possible, and I definitely look up to them. They are great leaders for our country and the future of our country as well."

"My teammates trust me to be one of the defensive leaders, basically be the eye of the defense."


**You are one of the best shot-blockers we have seen in the EuroCup in a while. Other than your physical skills and amazing wingspan, what allows you to be so good at it?** 

"I feel like it's the timing, just wanting to get good timing and having that sense of urgency to protect the paint. My teammates trust me to be one of the defensive leaders, basically be the eye of the defense, so I am always trying to clean up anything around the paint, and always be on the back side up to help if anybody gets beat. So just them trusting me to be there and my teammates following the players helps a lot. For me, blocking shots is more natural than a skill. I just jump and try to time the block."

**After a first experience in Greece, you played in the Spanish second division for the best part of the last two years. How important has it been for you to stay patient and keep moving forward in the last 2-3 years in which basketball became your full-time job?** 

"That's amazing. I can't complain at all, it's amazing to be able to play this sport. It's a full-time job and it is fun playing in different competitions and different countries, for one. It was one of my dreams, to be able to play basketball for a full-time job and meet great people along the way, explore new countries. So it's been great for me and I want to continue to grow and explore more and play in more places."

**Your parents moved to Utah when you were a kid and sacrificed a lot for you to give you a better opportunity in life. How much of an inspiration are them for you?** 

"They are one of my main reasons for continuing to play. I told them that for them sacrificing their lives and family, I was going to give everything I got to take care of them. And at the end of the day, that's my job, to make sure my parents are good for giving me and my siblings opportunities that we could have never even dreamt about. It is amazing the sacrifices that they made and continued to make, they persevered and never complained, never showed us any signs of weakness and continued to work hard. And they embedded that in our heads, we got to work for everything we have, and they are a big reason why I continue to play hard every day. I am able to live my dream because of them."

Kur Kuath's best blocks through EuroCup's first eight rounds.

Kur Kuath's best blocks


**Are they planning to come to Hamburg? I read that your mom is an excellent cook, so you probably miss her food, right?** 

"I definitely miss her! I will try my best to try to get her out here. With the schedule and playing twice a week, it is a little hard. But yes, I definitely want to bring her. If not this year, then I will have her come next season, in the upcoming season or so. I know she wants to come see me play. It is just the timing and the situation of everything, so once I get everything handled, scheduled and everything, I will definitely have my family come out to a few games."

**Finally, you and your team are on a roll now. What can we expect from you, personally, and from Hamburg in the remainder of the season?**

"I expect a lot for us. We have high expectations on everything, and I want to continue to say that this is a high potential team. You can expect us to play hard in every game. We are going to do what we came to do because we have a group full of great guys and great players, so expect us to be a team to watch out for. We can be one of the best teams in the EuroCup, but due to the circumstances with all the injuries and stuff, we had a minor setback. But now we are working on coming back to full strength and if we continue to uptrend, we will be one of the best teams in the EuroCup. And a lot more wins, a lot more blocks, a lot of threes. Just expect highly of us because we are going to go get our respect. Right now, we are not respected and we continue to put our foot down and gain that respect."

More Hamburg News

Hamburg center has been dominating in the paint, and making history, in his first EuroCup season.

Kur Kuath, Hamburg: 'This is just the beginning'

Fantasy expert Javier Gancedo has offered his latest recommendations ahead of Round 9 of the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge.

Fantasy tips, Round 9: New opportunities everywhere

After a short break, the BKT EuroCup Regular Season is back, reaching its halfway mark at the end of Round 9. A lot has happened during the break – players leaving to other teams and injuries have generated a lot of bargains in the [EuroCup Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/11).

There are a lot of great opportunities out there! Based on all that, here are my recommendations before Round 9.

Marcus Weathers, Jordan Ford, Mantas Rubstavicius, Jaime Pradilla and Sehmus Hazer are featured in this week's article.

EuroCup Fantasy tips: Round 9

### Sehmus Hazer, Bahcesehir College Istanbul (10.0 credits)

Bahcesehir has been one of the most pleasant surprises in the competition until now. [Sehmus Hazer](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/sehmus-hazer/011201/) is playing some of his best basketball lately, averaging 21.5 points on 11-of-15 two-pointers, 4.5 assists, 3.0 steals and a PIR of 23.5 in the last couple of games. At just 10.0 credits, Hazer is an opportunity for all managers out there.

### Marcus Weathers, Trefl Sopot (11.8 credits)

Former team leader Tarik Phillip parted ways with Trefl, joining Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem. This means that other players will have to step up from new one, seeing way more responsibilities from now on. [Marcus Weathers](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/marcus-weathers/013297/) is the logical choice to be Trefl's new go-to guy, becoming a very interesting player in the game. Buy him now!

### Jordan Ford, Dolomiti Energia Trento (12.9 credits)

Slowly but steadily, [Jordan Ford](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jordan-ford/013270/) has been showcasing his skills in recent games. He averaged 15.5 points in the last four games, getting a double-digit PIR in all of them. In his last game, Ford had 17 points and a PIR of 21 against Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius. Fully adjusted to the competition, Ford should be even better from now on.

### Mantas Rubstavicius, 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys (9.1 credits)

Despite his team's loss in Cluj-Napoca, [Mantas Rubstavicius](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/mantas-rubstavicius/009299/) had a breakthrough performance in Round 8, finishing the game with 25 points on 9-of-9 free throws and a PIR of 27. He helped Lietbakelis break an all-time EuroCup record, scoring 42 points in the fourth quarter. Rubstavicius is talented, ready and confident. Watch out!

### Jaime Pradilla, Valencia Basket (9.8 credits)

Valencia is having frontcourt troubles lately. Ethan Happ was deregistered, Amida Brimah arrived and should need time to adjust, and Nate Reuvers is out mid-term with a broken finger. All things considered, it is a great opportunity for [Jaime Pradilla](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jaime-pradilla/010393/) to keep taking step forwards. At less than 10.0 credits, he is a fantasy steal.

Fantasy expert Javier Gancedo has offered his latest recommendations

Euroleague Basketball has announced the following disciplinary decisions pertaining to incidents that occurred in Rounds 9 and 10 of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

Latest disciplinary sanctions

**Round 9**

- Kendrick Nunn, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens player, has been sanctioned with a fine of €5,000 for comments regarding the officiating performance, in accordance with Article 24.2.c) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

 **Round 10**

- Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade have been sanctioned with a fine amounting of €5,000 for the offensive chants committed by its fans on occasion home game against EA7 Emporio Armani Milan under 29.2.f) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

Latest disciplinary decisions

Trefl Sopot has completed the signing of Nahiem Alleyne on a deal until the end of the season.

Nahiem Alleyne joins Trefl Sopot

[Trefl Sopot](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/trefl-sopot/tso/) has signed Nahiem Alleyne on a deal until the end of the 2024-25 season.

Alleyne (1.93 meters, 23 years old) joins Trefl as a replacement for [Tarik Phillip, who left the club for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/hapoel-jerusalem-brings-in-star-guard-tarik-phillip/) last Thursday. In his first season as a professional, Alleyne has arrived at Trefl from Greek side AEK Athens.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">🆕 23-letni Nahiem Alleyne dołącza do składu mistrza Polski! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/plkpl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#plkpl</a><br><br>Amerykański rzucający obrońca rozpoczął sezon w greckim AEK-u Betsson BC. Dla Nahiema to pierwszy sezon w profesjonalnej koszykówce po bardzo udanej karierze akademickiej, w trakcie której zdobył tytuł Mistrza… <a href="https://t.co/UgS6P9QRgM">pic.twitter.com/UgS6P9QRgM</a></p>&mdash; MISTRZ POLSKI 2024 🏆 (@treflsopot) <a href="https://twitter.com/treflsopot/status/1859922162712281181?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

An NCAA champion in 2023 with UConn, Alleyne averaged 5.3 points in four Basketball Champions League games with AEK this season.

When he appears in the BKT EuroCup for the first time, he will make his competition debut.

More Trefl News

He will make his EuroCup debut when he steps onto the floor

Nahiem Alleyne joins Trefl

The Adidas NextGen EuroLeague’s 2024-25 season tips off earlier than ever before, with the first stop taking the continent’s top young talents to Istanbul. Check out this preview ahead of the NextGen Istanbul tournament.

NextGen EuroLeague qualifying begins this weekend in Istanbul

The Adidas NextGen EuroLeague’s 2024-25 season tips off earlier than ever before, with the first stop taking the continent’s top young talents to Istanbul.

The eight-team field is highlighted by 2022 champion [U18 Mega MIS Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/ngt/teams/u18-mega-mis-belgrade/roster/jmv/), 2012 finalist [U18 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/ngt/teams/u18-fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/roster/jul/) and first-timer – and host club – [U18 Bahcesehir College Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/ngt/teams/u18-bahcesehir-college-istanbul/roster/jbc/).

Across three days, between November 29 and December 1, the action will take at the newly renovated Basketball Development Center, where Abdi Ipekci Sports Hall used to stand.

The other five teams participating are [U18 Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/ngt/teams/u18-anadolu-efes-istanbul/roster/jef/), [U18 Gran Canaria](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/ngt/teams/u18-gran-canaria/roster/jgc/), [U18 Panathinaikos Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/ngt/teams/u18-panathinaikos-athens/roster/upa/), [U18 Umana Reyer Venice](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/ngt/teams/u18-umana-reyer-venice/roster/jur/) and the [U18 NextGen Team Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/ngt/teams/u18-next-gen-team-istanbul/roster/ngi/).

This is the earliest the competition has ever started, with the former NextGen Rome tournaments being played between Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

The NextGen Istanbul is the first of four qualifying tournaments for the NextGen Finals, which will be held alongside the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four. The other qualifiers are: the NextGen Munich on January 17-19; the NextGen Ulm on the weekend of February 7-9; and the NextGen Belgrade on March 7-9.

The eight teams are broken down into two groups of four, where they will play each of the sides in their groups. The top team in the groups will face off in the first place game to determine which club gets a direct ticket to the NextGen Finals.

Group A is made up of Bahcesehir, Mega, Panathinaikos and Reyer while Efes, Fenerbahce, Gran Canaria and NGT will be playing in Group B.

Group A will see history as made as Bahcesehir will play its first-ever game in the NextGen competition. And that contest will be against 2022 continental champion Mega, which is playing in the NextGen for the 14th straight season since debuting in 2011-12.

Mega, which also reached NextGen Championship Games in 2017 and 2019, has won its qualifying tournament four times (2016 Rome, 2019 Belgrade, 2021 Valencia, 2023 Belgrade) and played at the NextGen Finals the last eight editions. Mega slumped to fifth place at the NextGen Belgrade last season with a 2-2 record.

Panathinaikos is appearing in the NextGen for the seventh time and the fourth straight season. The Greek side finished sixth at 2024 Paris with a 1-3 record, after having placed a club-best fifth at 2023 Munich with two victories.

Italian club Reyer is playing for a third straight year and eighth in total. Last season the team finished with a 2-2 record in fifth place – the club’s best-ever placing in the competition.

Group B has the other two Istanbul clubs. This is appearance number six for Efes, which did not play last season. Efes registered fourth place finishes in qualifiers in 2018 and 2021.

Fenerbahce lost to U18 Rytas Vilnius in the 2012 NextGen Championship Game and is making its 13th showing – but first since 2020-21, which ended an 11-year run of appearances. Fenerbahce’s best result since 2017 is sixth place.

Gran Canaria is on board for a ninth time and would love to match its best-ever result from 2019-20, when the Spanish side won the NextGen Valencia. Gran Canaria was unable to fight for the crown, though, as the NextGen Finals were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team finished third at 2024 Paris with a 3-1 record.

The fourth team is NGT Istanbul, with this being the fourth season with the selection side participating. Former Efes captain [Dogus Balbay is the NGT's coach](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/ngt/news/adidas-next-gen-team-announces-new-coach-ahead-of-nextgen-euroleague-qualifiers/) this season.

The Turkish metropolis will see eight teams compete in the first of four qualifying events

Baskonia has confirmed that Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot suffered a calf injury in Round 11 of the 2024-25 EuroLeague season and is currently sidelined.

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot sidelined with calf injury

[Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/baskonia-vitoria-gasteiz/bas/) has announced that forward [Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/timothe-luwawu-cabarrot/012080/) is currently dealing with a calf injury, although no timetable has been set for his return.

As the club states, the injury occurred during [Baskonia's Round 11 defeat at Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/olympiacos-stays-hot-to-roast-baskonia-92-69/) last Thursday night.

"During the game against Olympiacos, corresponding to the 11th round of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, Timothe Luwawu Cabarrot suffered a calf injury," Baskonia said. "Tests carried out by the club's medical services after his return to Vitoria-Gasteiz confirmed an injury to the inner calf of his left leg. The French player is already working on his recovery and his evolution will mark his return to the dynamic with his teammates."

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Parte médico: Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot<a href="https://t.co/ttl8OOPzwR">https://t.co/ttl8OOPzwR</a><br><br>¡Ánimo, Tim! <a href="https://t.co/6u7egGAF6C">pic.twitter.com/6u7egGAF6C</a></p>&mdash; Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/1860982716629487755?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

So far this season, Luwawu-Cabarrot has played in all 11 rounds for Baskonia, averaging 8.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steal.

This is the 29-year-old's first year with Baskonia after joining from [LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/asv/) and his third EuroLeague campaign to date, having made his competition debut with [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/) in 2022-23.

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It occurred during his team's loss to Olympiacos in Round 11

ALBA Berlin has completed the signing of David McCormack, who spent the first half of this EuroLeague season with Olimpia Milano.

ALBA Berlin signs David McCormack

[ALBA Berlin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/alba-berlin/ber/) has confirmed the signing of [David McCormack](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/david-mc-cormack/013386/) on a deal until the end of the season.

McCormack (2.08 meters, 25 years old) spent the first part of this season with [EA7 Emporio Armani Milan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/ea7-emporio-armani-milan/mil/), averaging 1.0 point per game in limited minutes as he averaged just 6:19 minutes on the floor across six Turkish Airlines EuroLeague appearances.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Welcome to ALBA, David McCormack! 👋<br><br>2,08 Meter große Verstärkung für unseren Frontcourt: Der 25-jährige Center wechselt von <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OlimpiaMI1936</a> nach Berlin und hat bei uns einen Vertrag bis zum Ende der Saison unterschrieben. ✍️<br><br>Alle Infos: <a href="https://t.co/McAPEnCMxn">https://t.co/McAPEnCMxn</a> <a href="https://t.co/3ghk3m5bVF">pic.twitter.com/3ghk3m5bVF</a></p>&mdash; ALBA BERLIN (@albaberlin) <a href="https://twitter.com/albaberlin/status/1861052705747140799?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The American center is in his third year as a professional, having played for Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul (2022-23), Darussafaka and Galatasaray (2023-24), and now Milan and ALBA. 

At Besiktas, McCormack posted 9.1 points and 7.4 rebounds in 23 Turkish League games. Then with Darussafaka, he averaged 12.2 points and 5.8 boards in five Basketball Champions League fixtures, before posting 13.2 points and 6.8 rebounds in 10 BCL games with Galatasaray.

More ALBA News

He joins from fellow EuroLeague side Milan

ALBA signs David McCormack

Fantasy expert Javier Gancedo has offered his recommendations for Round 12 of the EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge.

Fantasy tips, Round 12: Let's end November in style!

Round 12 marks the end of a busy November in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season. A lot of players have been playing well lately and that is good news for [EuroLeague Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/) managers, who have created over 400,000 teams and counting.

This week, I am highlighting several budget options, as well as my superstar of choice. Here are my recommendations for Round 12.

Sertac Sanli, Roman Sorkin. TJ Shorts, Ziga Samar and Jabari Parker are featured in this week's article.

EuroLeague Fantasy tips: Round 12

### Ziga Samar, ALBA Berlin (4.8 credits)

There were three ALBA players worth less than 5.0 credits who were great against Real Madrid: Jonas Mattisseck, Malte Delow and [Ziga Samar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/ziga-samar/007550/). I believe Samar has the biggest upside due to his outstanding passing skills and tremendous self-confidence. ALBA plays at home in Turn 1, so Samar should be a great "what-if" option to start the round.

### Roman Sorkin, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (8.2 credits)

Maccabi has not won a EuroLeague game in November but some of its players have stepped up big. [Roman Sorkin](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/roman-sorkin/011219/) has been one of them, averaging 16.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals for a PIR of 18.0 over his last three games. Maccabi needs his effectiveness and leadership in its game in Berlin. At 8.2 credits, he is a fantasy bargain.

### TJ Shorts, Paris Basketball (16.4 credits)

It is going to be a tight race to be MVP of November and [TJ Shorts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tj-shorts/012608/) is one of the main candidates. In the last four games, Shorts has averaged 19.8 points on 80.0% three-point shooting, 8.3 assists and 8.0 fouls drawn for a PIR of 25.3. Paris plays at home, looking for its eighth consecutive victory. All eyes will be on Shorts, who has been just unstoppable!

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### Jabari Parker, FC Barcelona (13.3 credits)

Barcelona lost Chimezie Metu to injury and had a rough game in Munich, suffering a 100-78 loss against Bayern. [Jabari Parker](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jabari-parker/012745/), however, has been playing well, averaging 20.7 points on 14-of-17 two-point and 9-of-18 three-point shooting plus 5.0 rebounds for a PIR of 23.3. Up next, *El Clásico* at home. What's not to like?

### Sertac Sanli, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (6.0 credits)

Looking for a backup center? [Sertac Sanli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sertac-sanli/002968/) should be your man due to his latest performances combined with his low price. Over the last three games, Sanli has seen more playing time and made the most of it, averaging 7.3 points and 3.3 rebounds for a PIR of 10.0, while missing just three shots. Sanli has excellent fantasy value right now.

Fantasy expert Javier Gancedo has offered his recommendations for this week

The French team’s dangerous three-point shooting (40.6%, second best in the league) is propelled by veteran leader [David Lighty](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/david-lighty/003526/), who has made 6 of his 8 long-range attempts in the last three games. Efes, which has plenty of reason for confidence after winning its last four games on the road, has a strong inside game with [Vincent Poirier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/vincent-poirier/004887/) partnered in the paint by [Dan Oturu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dan-oturu/012788/), who has blocked 4 shots in the last three games. And that interior presence will be crucial against [Theo Maledon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/theo-maledon/007027/), who averages 27.0 points over the last three games.

### LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

 

**Streaks**

 

Paris Lee has made at least 1 three-point shot in 10 straight and 22 of his last 23 games.

Lee has had a PIR of 13 or more in four of his last five games.

Theo Maledon has scored 10 or more points in five straight and 10 of his last 11 games.

Maledon has made 15 consecutive free throws.

Nando De Colo has made at least 1 three-point shot in six of his last seven games.

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

De Colo has had 5 or more assists in five straight games.

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

 

**Season rankings**

 

Theo Maledon ranks fourth in average index rating with 21.6 per game.

Maledon is tied for fourth in scoring with 17.6 points per game.

Neal Sako ranks fourth in rebounding with 7.0 per game.

Sako ranks fifth in offensive rebounding with 2.7 per game.

Nando De Colo is tied for fourth in assists with 5.5 per game.

Shaquille Harrison is tied for eighth in steals with 1.3 per game.

David Lighty ranks fourth in three-point shooting at 53.8%.

ASVEL ranks second in three-point accuracy at 40.6%. 

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

Nando De Colo is the all-time leader in free-throw accuracy at 93.0%.

De Colo is the all-time leader in PIR with 5,169 index rating points.

De Colo is in second place all-time in scoring with 4,586 points. Mike James leads the all-time charts with 4,784 points and counting.

De Colo ranks second all-time in free throws made with 1,116. Vassilis Spanoulis is the all-time leader with 1,131.

De Colo ranks sixth all-time in two-point shots made with 1,030. Mike James is fifth with 1,047 and counting.

De Colo is in fifth place all-time in steals with 345. Jan Vesely of FC Barcelona is fourth with 355 steals and counting.

De Colo ranks 10th all-time in assists with 1,116. Dimitris Diamantidis is ninth with 1,255.

De Colo ranks 12th all-time with 470 career three-pointers made. Kostas Sloukas of Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens is 11th with 471 and counting.

Tarik Black ranks 13th all-time in two-point accuracy at 65.1%.

Game Videos

### Anadolu Efes Istanbul

 

**Streaks**

 

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

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

Jordan Nwora has made at least 1 three-point shot in six of his last seven games.

Darius Thompson has posted PIRs in double figures in nine straight games.

Vincent Poirier has had a PIR of 10 or more in four straight and eight of his last nine games.

Ercan Osmani has made all 18 of his free throws in his EuroLeague career.

Shane Larkin has had a double-digit PIR in five of his last six games.

Rolands Smits has made 13 consecutive free throws.

 

**Season rankings**

Darius Thompson ranks eighth in assists with 4.9 per game.

Vincent Poirier is the league co-leader in blocks with 1.6 per game.

Dan Oturu is tied for fourth in blocks with 1.0 per game.

Oturu ranks seventh in two-point shooting at 72.0%.

Rodrigue Beaubois ranks seventh in three-point shooting at 51.2%.

Efes leads the league in blocks with 4.0 per game.

Efes' defense has held opponents to 50.6% two-point shooting, the third lowest in the league.

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

Larkin is ranked 12th all-time in scoring with 3,369 points. Milos Teodosic of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade is 11th with 3,375 and counting, while Georgios Printezis is 10th with 3,599 points.

Shane Larkin ranks ninth all-time in three-pointers made with 515. Vassilis Spanoulis is eighth with 518.

Rodrigue Beaubois is in 10th place all-time in three-pointers made with 478.

Vincent Poirier ranks 10th all-time in blocks with 191. Ioannis Bourousis is ninth all-time with 194.

Poirier ranks 14th all-time with 418 offensive rebounds for his career. Kerem Gonlum is 13th all-time with 421.

Game News

ASVEL (3-8) will look to defend its home court with a visit from an Efes (6-5) team battling to stay in the playoff positions. 

Game Facts: ASVEL vs. Efes

\- The last six games between ASVEL and Efes have all been decided by 6 points or fewer. ASVEL has won two of those, which are also ASVEL's only two wins over Efes in 12 games this century.

\- ASVEL beat Efes in Istanbul to take their quarterfinal series en route to the team's first and only EuroLeague Final Four in 1997.

\- Efes beat ASVEL 68-66 in their third and final quarterfinal game on the way to making the first Final Four appearance by any Turkish club in 2000.

\- Shane Larkin made history in January 2020 as the first player with four consecutive MVP of the Round honors. His third MVP in that stretch saw Larkin shine with 29 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds for a performance index rating of 45 in a 101-74 home win over ASVEL.

\- In that same game, ASVEL point guard Theo Maledon dished a career-high 10 assists.

\- Larkin set Efes's single-game club record with a career-best 14 free throws made in an 84-90 road win over ASVEL in November 2019.

\- Larkin grabbed a career-high 4 steals in a 78-72 win over ASVEL in February 2022.

\- ASVEL guard Nando De Colo and Efes guard Rodrigue Beaubois started their careers with Cholet Basket and played together from 2006 to 2009. They led their team to Leaders Cup titles in 2007 and 2008.

\- Nando De Colo was the MVP for Top 16 Round 3 in the 2014-15 season after leading CSKA Moscow to a 69-78 triumph at Efes with 22 points on 12-of-13 free-throw shooting for a PIR of 34.

\- ASVEL center Tarik Black was a teammate of Efes guard Elijah Bryant at Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv during the 2019-20 season.

\- Big men Joffrey Lauvergne of ASVEL and Vincent Poirier of Efes have been teammates on the French national team.

\- Efes guard Darius Thompson earned MVP of the Round honors in Round 33 in the 2022-23 season when he led Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz to a 120-100 win over ASVEL. He had 23 points and 12 assists for a PIR of 36.

Game Notes: ASVEL vs. Efes

Last week's MVP [Elie Okobo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/elie-okobo/011212/), who leads Monaco this season with 14.9 points per game, will test himself in the backcourt against [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kendrick-nunn/012774/), who averages 20.0 points over the last four games. The Greens are the most accurate three-point shooting team in the league (40.7%), but the usually dangerous [Juancho Hernangomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/juancho-hernangomez/012712/) is looking for a return to form after failing to make any triples in the last two games. Monaco forces more turnovers than any other team (14.0 per game), so Panathinaikos will have to resist pressure on the ball to play its game.

### Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens

 

**Streaks**

Mathias Lessort has pulled down at least 5 rebounds in 17 of his last 18 games.

Lessort has had a PIR of 10 or more in 20 straight games.

Kendrick Nunn has scored at least 10 points in 17 straight and 32 of his last 33 games.

Nunn has made at least 1 three-point shot in 17 straight games.

Nunn has had a double-digit PIR in 17 straight games.

Juancho Hernangomez has double-digit PIRs in five of his last six games.

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

 

**Season rankings**

 

Mathias Lessort ranks sixth in average index rating with 19.9 per game.

Kendrick Nunn is tied for fourth in scoring with 17.6 points per game.

Lessort ranks fifth in rebounding with 6.9 per game.

Lessort ranks seventh in offensive rebounding with 2.5 per game.

Lessort ranks second in two-point shooting at 79.7%.

Nunn is tied for third in three-pointers made with 2.5 per game.

Juancho Hernangomez ranks sixth in three-point shooting at 51.5%.

Panathinaikos leads the league in average PIR with 105.9 per game.

Panathinaikos ranks second in scoring with 86.5 per game.

Panathinaikos ranks third in steals with 7.7 per game.

Panathinaikos leads the league in three-point shooting at 40.7%.

Panathinaikos ranks third in two-point shooting at 59.4%.

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

Kostas Sloukas ranks third all-time with 1,747 assists. Sergio Rodriguez is second with 1,874.

Sloukas is in fifth place all-time with 922 free throws made. Felipe Reyes is fourth with 967.

Sloukas is eighth all-time with 3,771 career points. Sergio Rodriguez is seventh with 3,772.

Sloukas is ranked fourth all-time with 4,694 index rating points. Mike James of AS Monaco is third with 4,906 and counting.

Sloukas ranks 17th all-time in free-throw accuracy at 88.7%.

Marius Grigonis ranks seventh all-time in free-throw accuracy at 90.6%.

Grigonis needs 4 steals to reach 100 for his career.

Jerian Grant is second all-time with a 2.9-to-1 career assist-to-turnover ratio.

Lorenzo Brown needs 5 rebounds to reach 500 for his career.

### AS Monaco

 

**Streaks**

 

Mike James has scored in double digits in 13 of his last 14 games.

James has had a double-digit PIR in 11 of his last 12 games.

Alpha Diallo had at least 1 steal in eight of his last nine games.

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

Calathes has had at least 1 steal in four of his last five games.

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

Georgios Papagiannis has blocked at least 1 shot in six straight games. He is averaging 2.3 blocks per game over that stretch.

Matthew Strazel has made 13 consecutive free throws.

 

**Season rankings**

 

Alpha Diallo leads the league in steals with 1.7 per game.

Mike James is tied for fourth in steals with 1.5 per game.

Elie Okobo is tied for eighth in steals with 1.3 per game.

Georgios Papagiannis ranks third in blocks with 1.4 per game.

Monaco has committed a league-low 9.7 turnovers per game.

Monaco ranks second with 7.8 steals per game.

Monaco has forced a league-high 14.0 turnovers per game.

 

**Records/Milestones**

 

Mike James is the EuroLeague's all-time leading scorer with 4,784 career points.

James is third all-time with 4,906 index rating points. Jan Vesely of FC Barcelona is second with a PIR of 4,998 and counting.

James is in third place all-time in free throws made with 1,046. Nando De Colo is second with 1,116 and counting.

James is ranked eighth all-time with 1,334 career assists. Thomas Heurtel is seventh with 1,340 assists.

James ranks seventh all-time with 548 three-pointers made. Milos Teodosic of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade is sixth with 586 and counting.

James is fifth all-time in two-point shots made with 1,047. Ante Tomic is fourth with 1,137.

Nick Calathes is the EuroLeague’s all-time leader in assists with 2,085.

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

Calathes is the EuroLeague’s all-time leader in steals with 449.

Calathes ranks second all-time in games started with 311, behind only Kostas Papanikolaou of Olympiacos Piraeus, who has 316 and counting.

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

Calathes ranks seventh all-time with 4,240 performance index rating points. Kyle Hines is sixth with 4,299.

Calathes is ranked 16th all-time in scoring with 3,236 points. Paulius Jankunas is 15th with 3,241 points.

Calathes needs 5 two-point shots made to reach 1,000 for his career.

Georgios Papagiannis ranks sixth all-time with 229 blocks. Alex Tyus is fifth with 238 blocks.

Papagiannis ranks 19th all-time in two-point accuracy at 63.7%.

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 a total of 21 rebounds, the most rebounds in a single game by any active player.

In a meeting between two of the four teams currently tied for fifth place, Monaco (7-4) will attempt to inflict a second straight loss on Panathinaikos (7-4). 