In recent years, Ulm has emerged as the place to be in Europe for young talents aiming to make a name for themselves as NBA prospects. And this success is matched by good results on the court.

Ulm's power: The Orange Campus

In recent years, Ulm has emerged as the place to be in Europe for young talents aiming to make a name for themselves as NBA prospects. And this success is matched by good results on the court.

It's an ideal scenario for many clubs, yet very few have managed to achieve it. Ulm provides an ideal blueprint.

The average fan, of course, focuses on results and trophies – and that’s no small matter for any club.

Ulm, with a 3-0 start in the BKT EuroCup, delivers on that front, and it offers much more than that.

### More than just a basketball team

Considering that Ulm was founded in 2001 in a city of just 120,000 people, becoming one of Europe’s basketball hubs once seemed like a far-fetched dream.

But as the saying goes: if you build it, they will come. Ulm built the Orange Campus, and by the start of the 2020-21 season it had become the destination in Europe for young prospects looking to make it big.

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1883559/ulms-power-the-orange-campus/).

Unbeaten ratiopharm ulm hosts Besiktas GAIN Istanbul, already a winner off the court and setting the benchmark for the rest of the BKT EuroCup teams

It is time for Round 4 in the BKT EuroCup, which means plenty of new opportunities to excel in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge. Here are Javier Gancedo's recommendations for Round 4 and why he picked those players.

Fantasy tips, Round 4: Can you beat Frankie Sachs?

 It is time for Round 4 in the BKT EuroCup, which means plenty of new opportunities to excel in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge. We are glad to announce that our very own Frankie Sachs leads the overall standings after three rounds. He is not eligible to win prizes but at the same time, we want to protect his choices, so he is off the hook this week. Instead, you get tips from me, Javier Gancedo, and I rank 743rd overall, which is not bad either. Here are my recommendations for Round 4 and why I picked these players.

 

### Jakub Niziol, Slask Wroclaw (8.9 credits)

The EuroCup Fantasy Challenge market still offers a lot of opportunities and [Jakub Niziol](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jakub-niziol/005531/) is one of them. He has been just unstoppable so far with averages of 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists for a PIR of 17.7. There is no reason to think he will not keep his momentum going.

 

### Kevin Kokila, Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (8.8 credits)

There is no better budget option at center. In his fourth consecutive EuroCup season, [Kevin Kokila](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kevin-kokila/011837/) is playing his best basketball to date, averaging 9.3 points and 7.0 rebounds for a PIR of 18.7 while ranking second in fouls drawn (8.0). Bourg is undefeated and next faces Lietkabelis at home.

Jakub Niziol, Arnas Velicka, Yordan Minchev, Kevin Kokila and Kristjan Kullamae are featured in this week's article. 

EuroCup Fantasy tips, Round 4

### Arnas Velicka, Neptunas Klaipeda (11.8 credits)

[Arnas Velicka](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/arnas-velicka/006326/) is the competition's assists leader (8.7 apg.) and Neptunas plays at home against Hamburg looking for its first victory. Last week, Velicka managed to get a PIR of 13 without scoring any baskets, which tells you how many good things he does on the court. Expect big things from him.

 

### Kristjan Kullamae, Lietkabelis Panevezys (9.5 credits)

Back to Lietkabelis after a couple of seasons away, [Kristjan Kullamae](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kristian-kullamae/007729/) is playing a leading role for Coach Nenad Canak's team. He averages almost 32 minutes per game and has had a PIR of at least 15 in all three games until now, averaging 17.3 per night. He should only get better once his threes (28.6% 3FG) fall down.

 

### Yordan Minchev, NINERS Chemnitz (10.3 credits)

Another budget option getting rock-solid numbers, [Yordan Minchev](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/yordan-minchev/007423/) is making the most out of his opportunity, averaging 10.3 points on 80.0% two-point shooting and 7.3 rebounds for a PIR of 18.9. He's committed  just 1 turnover in three games! Chemnitz plays at home against the fast-paced London Lions, which is a plus.

Javier Gancedo offers fantasy managers some recommendations for this week

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse v Lietkabelis Panevezys (2025-10-22T17:30:00.000Z)

NINERS Chemnitz v London Lions (2025-10-22T17:00:00.000Z)

Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem v Slask Wroclaw (2025-10-21T18:00:00.000Z)

Neptunas Klaipeda v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2025-10-21T16:00:00.000Z)

Round 4 of the BKT EuroCup is headlined by two of the competition’s four unbeaten teams going head-to-head in Istanbul. Here’s your guide to all the action coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday.

### Tuesday, October 21

#### Neptunas Klaipeda vs. Veolia Towers Hamburg

The competition’s only winless teams will battle for their first victory as Neptunas (0-3) welcomes Hamburg (0-3). The German side has particularly struggled to find shooting accuracy, ranking 17th out of 20 from both two (49.6%) and three-point (28.9%) range, while also giving up more points than any other team with 101.3 per game. Neptunas leads the EuroCup in offensive rebounding (16.3 per night), so will hope that big man James Carnik can continue to earn extra possessions for his team. To counter that threat, Hamburg will need another big performance from French center Zaccharie Perrin, who boasts impressive averages of 10.7 points and 10.7 rebounds per game.

#### ratiopharm ulm vs. Besiktas Gain Istanbul

A big battle at the top of Group B will see Ulm (3-0) attempt to extend its perfect record with a visit from ambitious Besiktas (2-1). Ulm has the best offensive record in the competition with 99 points per game based on top-ranked three-point shooting accuracy (48.1%), and will also hope for another barrage of points in the paint from Christopher Ledlum after his 26 points helped overcome Lietkabelis last week. Besiktas also has a potent offense, winning its last two games by scoring 99 and 93 points, and guard Berk Ugurlu will again look to provide the orchestration after delivering 12 assists to help down Chemnitz last time out.

#### Aris Thessaloniki Betsson vs. BAXI Manresa

Two teams aiming to stay strong near the top of Group A go head-to-head as Aris (2-1) welcomes Manresa (2-1). It could be a low-scoring encounter between the competition’s fourth- and third-best defensive units, with Aris allowing just 79 points per game and Manresa 77.3 points. Offensively, Manresa’s fast-paced style generates plenty of scoring opportunities with an average of 21.3 assists per game (second best in the EuroCup) inspired by youngster Hugo Benitez averaging 6.7 helpers. Aris’s offense failed to function in last week’s loss at Cedevita, scoring just 59 points, and the Greek team needs big man Jakob Forester to regain his accuracy after going 1-of-6 from the field in that game.

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#### Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem vs. Slask Wroclaw

Struggling Hapoel (1-2) will attempt to spark its season with a visit from dangerous Slask (2-1). The Polish team boosted its morale and demonstrated its offensive potential with a thrilling win over Cluj last week, partly thanks to big man Stefan Dordevic finding his best form with 19 points and 8 rebounds. The presence of Noah Kirkwood will be another big factor as Slask attempts to again punish a Hapoel defense which allowed 99 and 101 points in its last two losses. Offensively, Justin Smith will be tasked with controlling the paint for Hapoel after going 11-of-16 from two-point range in last week’s loss at Manresa, which also saw backcourt star Khadeen Carrington excel with 21 points.

### Wednesday, October 22

#### U-BT Cluj-Napoca vs. Umana Reyer Venice

A second win of the season and a chance to climb the standings is up for grabs as Cluj (1-2) hosts Reyer (1-2). Cluj will lean on the EuroCup’s best performer so far, Fatts Russell, whose spectacular combination of 21 points, 15 assists and 8 rebounds wasn’t quite enough to overcome Slask last time out. Fellow guard Trey Woodbury will attempt to continue his return to form after netting 20 points in that game, so visiting backcourt leader RJ Cole will have to exert the same kind of influence that saw him combine 10 points and 7 assists to mastermind last week’s first win of the season over Neptunas.

#### Bahcesehir College Istanbul vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana

One of the competition’s four unbeaten records will be broken as Bahcesehir (3-0) faces Cedevita (3-0) in an early showdown of title contenders. Cedevita’s latest victory came courtesy of outstanding defense, limiting Aris to just 59 points, while guard Umoja Gibson is red hot offensively with averages of 20 points and 5.5 assists in the last two games. Delivering another defensive clampdown will not be easy against an impressive Bahcesehir which leads the league in scoring (99 points per game), PIR (120.3), assists (23) and steals (13), while backcourt star Malachi Flynn is the EuroCup’s second-rated performer (25 PIR per game) after scoring at least 16 points in each of the first three games.

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#### Buducnost VOLI Podgorica vs. Panionis Athens

A second win of the season is the prize as Buducnost (1-2) faces Panionis (1-2) in the first ever meeting between the teams. Both have lost their last two games and now need offensive improvement after suffering low-scoring defeats last week, with Buducnost hoping that Skylar Mays can lead that process after netting 22 and 21 points in the last two games. A double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds from center Nate Watson was the sole bright spot for Panionis in last week’s home loss to Bourg, and the Greek team desperately needs to improve its three-point shooting after netting just 5 triples on 23 attempts in that loss.

#### NINERS Chemnitz vs. London Lions

Two of the seven teams tied with a 1-2 record in Group B will battle for a second victory as Chemnitz welcomes London. Chemnitz nearly grabbed a big road win at Besiktas last week thanks to a stunning display from center Kevin Yebo (32 points and 7 rebounds), so London will have to control his influence. The German team can also call upon the backcourt talents of Corey Davis Jr, who averages 18 points and 7.3 assists per game. London will look for more leadership from Tarik Phillip after his 15 points and 7 assists helped secure a first win of the season against Trento last week, while experienced new signing Chasson Randle could make his debut.

#### Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse vs. Lietkabelis Panevezys

Perfect Bourg (3-0) will attempt to make it four wins out of four with a visit from Lietkabelis (1-2). The French team has compiled by far the best defensive record in the EuroCup by allowing just 61.3 points per game, remarkably holding its opponents to just 18.5% shooting from three-point range, while guard Darius McGhee has been taking care of business at the other end of the court by netting 20 points per game. Against such a strong defense, Lietkabelis – which has lost two in a row – needs to take better care of the ball after committing 20 turnovers in last week’s narrow loss to Ulm, with playmaker Jamel Morris responsible for 8 of those.

#### Dolomiti Energia Trento vs. Turk Telekom Ankara

Turk Telekom (1-2) will attempt to gather more momentum by taking a road win from its trip to inconsistent Trento (1-2). The Turkish team grabbed its first victory by downing Buducnost last time out, and guard Kyle Allman will again look to lead the offense after netting 16 points in that triumph. Trento’s unpredictable start continued with a heavy loss at previously winless London, but Bulgarian forward Andrej Jakimovski will hope to continue his strong form after netting 15 points in each of the last two games. The Italian team needs to improve its long-range accuracy after making a competition-low 24.3% of three-point shots so far.

 

Wednesday's clash between Bahcesehir and Cedevita is sure to be a highlight

At a glance: Two unbeaten sides to face off in Round 4

Dolomiti Energia Trento v Turk Telekom Ankara (2025-10-22T18:00:00.000Z)

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica v Panionios Athens (2025-10-22T17:00:00.000Z)

U-BT Cluj-Napoca v Umana Reyer Venice (2025-10-22T16:00:00.000Z)

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson v BAXI Manresa (2025-10-21T17:00:00.000Z)

ratiopharm ulm v Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (2025-10-21T17:00:00.000Z)

Bahcesehir College Istanbul v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2025-10-22T16:00:00.000Z)

Allowing 48 points and 56 points in its first two road contests in the BKT EuroCup, Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse has been exceptionally stingy.  Its bigger-picture numbers are exceptional as it has allowed the league’s worst effective field goal percentage by a huge margin while also ranking among the top teams in turnovers forced and committing the league’s second fewest fouls. 

Stats review: Bourg's lock-down defense has been top-notch 

A pair of teams remain unbeaten atop each group through three rounds of the BKT EuroCup.  In Group B, ratiopharm ulm has set the curve offensively to propel its undefeated start, while [Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/cosea-jl-bourg-en-bresse/bou/) has built the league’s best point differential on its defensive efforts. 

Allowing 48 points and 56 points in its first two road contests, the French club has been exceptionally stingy.  Its bigger-picture numbers are exceptional as it has allowed the league’s worst effective field goal percentage by a huge margin while also ranking among the top teams in turnovers forced and committing the league’s second fewest fouls.

Digging a little deeper, we find a team that has forced teams to beat it in the half-court despite picking up full-court on a near-league high 20% of possessions. Bourg is allowing an outstanding 5.3 points per game in transition — 8 points below the league average and especially impressive for a team bringing defenders in the backcourt regularly. Once it sets its defense, Bourg does a very good job loading up to disrupt pick-and-rolls and give up next to nothing at the rim with only 26% of the shots it subsequently faces coming in finishing situations — a mark on par with recent EuroCup lows.  Despite its efforts on the interior, Bourg has still managed to extend back out to shooters on the perimeter at an average rate in the early going. 

While some regression to the mean on the perimeter is inevitable, as its early opponents have had a hard time hitting open shots that won’t fail to drop consistently all year, Bourg’s process to this point has been excellent. For a team that often plays small, leans relatively heavily on its starters, and does very little to force shots in the midrange, Bourg ranks fourth in defensive shot quality and has been extremely difficult to score on at the rim despite blocking only 6 shots through three games and getting burnt on occasion, giving up size to some rollers and rebounders.

As it stands, Bourg has allowed just 0.73 points per possession overall — well below the still impressive 0.87 allowed by Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana and NINERS Chemnitz to share second place on the current leaderboards.  Head coach Frederic Fauthoux has his team playing as connected as any team in the EuroCup on the defensive end to start the year, but how his group fares as opposing teams begin to find more of a rhythm is a point of interest. Bourg has started 3-0 each of the last two seasons, making a finals appearance two years ago, but missing the postseason last time.   

More JL Bourg news

Sportradar breaks down the best defense through three games in the BKT EuroCup this season

NINERS Chemnitz have strengthened their roster with the signing of German-American center Gavin Schilling

NINERS net noteworthy big man Gavin Schilling

NINERS Chemnitz have strengthened their roster with the signing of center [Gavin Schilling](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/gavin-schilling/008823/), the club announced on Saturday. Schilling (2.06 meters, 29 years old) arrives from Basketball Loewen Braunschweig, where he played last season.

Schilling brings substantial experience from both the German League and international competitions, having previously suited up for FC Bayern Munich and ratiopharm ulm in Germany as well as Limoges CSP in France, Konyaspor in Turkiye and Pesaro in Italy. He has also played for the German national team.

“I am excited for the opportunity and happy to join the NINERS. I’m looking forward to working with the coaching staff and my new teammates, and helping the team compete at a high level,” Schilling said.

A Michigan State product, Schilling began his professional career with Ulm in 2018. He has built a reputation as a physical presence and reliable defender, and will look to contribute in the paint for Chemnitz after battling injuries in recent seasons.

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For years, Louis Olinde was one of the most recognizable faces in German basketball – a homegrown forward whose mix of athleticism, versatility, and quiet intensity made him a steady presence in the German League and the EuroLeague. From Hamburg to Bamberg and finally to ALBA Berlin, Olinde built his career step by step, always within the familiar rhythm of German basketball. That rhythm changed this summer.

Louis Olinde finds growth beyond his comfort zone

For years, [Louis Olinde](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/louis-olinde/006919/) was one of the most recognizable faces in German basketball – a homegrown forward whose mix of athleticism, versatility, and quiet intensity made him a steady presence in the German League and the EuroLeague. From Hamburg to Bamberg and finally to ALBA Berlin, Olinde built his career step by step, always within the familiar rhythm of German basketball.

That rhythm changed this summer.

After five seasons with ALBA, Olinde decided it was time to test himself in a new country, a new league and a completely new environment. The 27-year-old signed with [BAXI Manresa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/baxi-manresa/man/) in Spain and stepped into the demanding world of the Spanish League.

“I’d been in Germany my whole life,” Olinde said. “I loved my time in Berlin, but I felt like I was stagnating a bit. I’d had some tough seasons and injuries, and I just wanted something new – a real fresh start. I wanted to enjoy basketball again.”

That sense of renewal has defined Olinde’s first months in Spain. Manresa is a world away from Berlin – not just in climate, but in culture and pace. 

“It’s a small city, very relaxed,” he said with a laugh. “When I go out, it’s quiet. But that’s actually what I like about it. And it’s Spain – I’m sitting here, it’s 25 degrees in October. That never happens in Germany.”

The top plays of BAXI Manresa forward Louis Olinde through the first three rounds of the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup Regular Season.

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But Olinde didn’t come to Catalonia for a holiday. He wanted to be tested anew. That meant leaving ALBA with a year left on his contract in a move agreed to by both sides. And Olinde was deliberate about his next move. 

“The goal was the EuroLeague,” he admitted. “That was the plan at first. It didn’t work out, but Spain’s ACB is probably the next-best league. Maybe even better than the EuroCup or Champions League because there are 10 or 12 teams that could compete at that level every year. So for me, it’s still a great opportunity to grow.”

Manresa poses another challenge Olinde is facing for the first time. He is no longer the “local player” or the familiar face on a German roster. He’s a foreign import, expected to deliver right away while adapting to a new language and lifestyle. 

“It’s a big change,” he said. “Not many people here speak English, so I’ve been taking Spanish lessons a few times a week. At the supermarket or pharmacy, you just have to speak Spanish. That’s how you learn – you’re forced to. It’s actually fun.”

He is also up to the challenge on the court. 

“I think people in Germany already know what I can do. Now it’s about showing I can perform in another league, with a different style, against different players. That’s my goal this season,” he said. 

The move has also rekindled his long-standing ambition to become a fixture with the German national team, a dream that has remained just out of reach through a mix of timing and circumstance. Olinde has been part of several training camps and FIBA windows but has yet to make a major tournament roster. Still, his motivation remains strong, especially after witnessing Germany’s historic rise to the top of international basketball.

“It’s inspiring, honestly. You see what those guys have done – winning the World Cup, then EuroBasket, competing for medals every summer. It’s huge for German basketball. And it’s motivating for players like me. I want to be part of that one day. Every time I get the call for a camp or a window, I enjoy it. Wearing that jersey means a lot.”

In the meantime, he is focused on taking the next steps with Manresa. And there is one special date already circled on his calendar – February 11, 2026. In the final round of the EuroCup Regular Season, Manresa will be traveling to Germany to face Veolia Towers Hamburg and Olinde will get a chance to face his former team in international competition. 

“That one will be special,” he said with a grin. “To play back home, see friends and family, and hopefully get the win. I already told my coach: if we win, I’m staying for dinner with my parents.”

Leaving Germany wasn’t easy, but it might be the best thing he’s ever done for his career. Sometimes you have to step away from what’s comfortable to grow. For Louis Olinde, Spain is the challenge he needed.

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Aris Thessaloniki Betsson has confirmed the arrival of Alex Merkviladze. The length of his contract has not been disclosed.

Alex Merkviladze lands at Aris

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson has confirmed the arrival of Alex Merkviladze. The length of his contract has not been disclosed.

Merkviladze (2.03 meters, 23 years old) joins Aris after spending the last four years with Loyola Marymount University, ranking sixth in program history for appearances made (119). Last season, as team captain, he averaged 10.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.

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The Georgia-born forward will look to help Aris's decent start to the BKT EuroCup campaign, having gone 2-1 through the first three rounds in Group A.

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The London Lions have announced the signing of Chasson Randle, who has put pen to paper a short-term contract while Shavar Reynolds Jr. recovers from his injury.

London Lions add Chasson Randle on short-term deal

The [London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/london-lions/lli/) have announced the signing of [Chasson Randle](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/chasson-randle/008038/), who has put pen to paper a short-term contract while Shavar Reynolds Jr. recovers from his injury.

A EuroLeague champion with Real Madrid in the 2017-18 season, Randle has also lifted the G League title on two occasions, doing so with the Osceola Magic in 2020-21 and the Stockton Kings in 2024-25.

The 32-year-old has appeared in 119 games in the NBA, too, suiting up eight times for the Philadelphia 76ers and 18 times for the New York Knicks in 2016-17, then 49 times for the Washington Wizards in 2018-19, three times for the Golden State Warriors in 2019-20, and 41 times for the Orlando Magic in 2020-21.

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Randle, a 1.88-meter guard, will make his debut in the British League this coming weekend. He could appear in his first-ever BKT EuroCup game next week as London looks to grab a second win in a row when it faces NINERS Chemnitz on the road.

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