BKT Eurocup (2025-2026)
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BKT Eurocup 2025-26
BKT Eurocup Final: JL Bourg en Bresse - Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul 73-71 Besiktas (Dusan Alimpijevic): Anthony Brown 10, Ante Zizic 14, Berk Ugurlu 6, Brynton Lemar 13, Conor Morgan 2, Jonah Mathews 18, Devon Dotson 6, Matt Thomas 0, Vitto Brown 2, Yigit Arslan 0, Sertac Sanli 0, Canberk Kus 0 Standings 2025-26
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Group B
- qualified to the play-offs ↑ - newly prompted Stats Leaders 2025-26
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 Cluj Napoca Player of the Week: Round 18 (RS)  Cedevita Ol. BKT Eurocup Final  Kokila and Mokoka power Bourg to historic title (Photo: Euroleague.net)
Arrived: Adam Mokoka (U-Banca Transilvania Cluj Napoca), Darius McGhee (Telekom Baskets Bonn), Ricardo Lindo Jr. (Ironi Hai Motors Nes-Ziona), Both Gach (Darussafaka Lassa Istanbul), Assemian Moulare (Jean D'Arc Vichy Clermont Metropole)
Average Height: 196.4 cm (6'5.3'')
Average Age: 25.4
 Kokila and Mokoka power JL Bourg to historic first EuroCup title with series sweep of Besiktas-Apr 28, 2026
Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse etched their name into European basketball history on Tuesday night, holding off a furious Besiktas GAIN Istanbul comeback to win 73-71 at Ekinox and complete a 2-0 sweep of the BKT EuroCup Finals — claiming the club's first-ever continental trophy and a coveted EuroLeague berth for the 2026-27 season. Kevin Kokila (204-F/C-2001) was immense in the clincher, scoring 18 points on a brutally efficient 6-of-8 from two-point range and 6-of-7 from the free-throw line while grabbing six rebounds — four offensive — and generating a game-high 27 efficiency in just over 20 minutes. Adam Mokoka (195-G/F-1998), who had been the hero of the Game 1 road victory in Istanbul, backed it up with 17 points on 6-of-12 from inside the arc, adding a game-high 10 rebounds, including four offensive boards, along with an assist and a steal. Coach Frederic Fauthoux's side seized early control with a 25-17 first quarter, their suffocating defense again setting the tone just as it had in the 72-60 Game 1 road win. But Besiktas, coached by Dusan Alimpijevic, roared back in the second quarter, outscoring Bourg 23-13 to take a 40-38 lead into halftime. The third quarter swung the pendulum back. Bourg clamped down defensively once more, holding Besiktas to just 12 points while scoring 17 of their own to carry a 55-52 advantage into the fourth. The final period was tense throughout, with Besiktas refusing to fold. The Turkish side outscored Bourg 19-18 in the fourth but could never reclaim the lead, as Kokila's free-throw shooting and Mokoka's relentless rebounding kept the French side ahead in the critical possessions. Ricky Ricardo Lindo Jr. (203-F-2000, college: GWU) was the unsung hero with seven rebounds (four offensive) and four assists in 29 minutes despite scoring just two points, his physical presence on the boards and passing from the high post proving vital. Tre Mitchell (206-F/C-2000, college: Kentucky) contributed nine points and four rebounds, while William McDowell-White (196-G-1998, college: Fresno St.) added nine points, two rebounds, and three assists. For Besiktas, who entered the finals as favorites after finishing atop Group B and winning both regular-season meetings against Bourg, the defeat was devastating. Ante Zizic (210-C-1997) led with 14 points on a perfect 5-of-5 from two-point range and eight rebounds, while Jonah Mathews (191-SG-1998, college: USC) bounced back from a nightmare Game 1 with 18 points on 4-of-8 from inside and 3-of-7 from deep. Brynton Lemar (193-SG-1995, college: UC Davis) added 13 points (6-of-6 FT) and Anthony Brown (199-SF-1992, college: Stanford) had 10. But Besiktas shot just 24 percent from three-point range (6-of-25) and were outrebounded 40-37, with Bourg's offensive rebounding advantage (18-13) generating crucial second-chance opportunities in a two-point game. The title caps a fairy-tale EuroCup run for a club from a city of just 40,000 inhabitants. Bourg overcame Cedevita Olimpija in the quarterfinals and edged Turk Telekom 2-1 in a grueling semifinal before stunning Besiktas twice — including handing the Black Eagles their first home loss of the European campaign in Game 1. The aggregate margin across the two finals games was just 14 points (145-131), but Bourg's defensive identity and collective will carried them through. Eurobasket.com All-Eurocup Awards 2026-May 2, 2026
 Jared Harper, 28-year old American point guard Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem from Israel, earned the Player of the Year at the BKT Eurocup.
He graduated from Auburn seven years ago.
Harper received multiple other awards, picked up the Defensive Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year, Guard of the Year, and earned a spot in the First Team, Imports Team and Defensive Team.
He was previously voted to the All-Imports Team and First Team, Guard of the Year and Import Player of the Year last year.
Harper was the Player of the Week honoree in the league.
His exceptional play earned him the second spot in points per game, boasting an impressive average of over 19 and fifth in assists per game, an average of over 5.
Harper has totalled 12 games of 20 or more points on the year.
His 30 points against Cluj Napoca were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
As evident, the league is predominantly led by former college players, with 8 out of the 10 scorers having graduated from US schools.
Ante Zizic, 29-year old Croatian center finalist team Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul from Turkey, was named the Center of the Year of BKT Eurocup.
He collected multiple other honors, was selected to the First Team, Honorable Mention and Defensive Team.
Zizic's best performance made his team reach the finals but they unfortunately were defeated by Bourg 0 to 2.
He received Player of the Week award in the league.
Zizic conducted his way to the fifth position in averaging a commendable over 7 rebounds per game.
He also averaged almost 13 points per game in the league.
Zizic has totalled 5 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 9 games on the year.
His 26 points against Bourg were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Malachi Flynn, 27-year old American guard runner-up team Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul from Turkey, was chosen to the First Team at the BKT Eurocup.
He Is the SDSU alumni from 2020.
Flynn received multiple other awards, was named to the Imports Team and Defensive Team.
He was voted Player of the Week in the league.
Flynn registered almost 18 points and over 4 rebounds per game that season in the league.
He has totalled 12 games of 20 or more points on the year and had 30 or more points in 2 games.
Flynn recorded double-doubles in 3 games during the event.
His 36 points against Bursaspor were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Among many awards he was selected to the USBasket.com All-NBA G First Team in 2025.
He was selected to the USBasket.com All-NBA G All-Defensive Team in 2025.
Flynn was also selected to the USBasket.com All-NBA G Second Team as well as the All-Rookie Team back in 2021.
DeVante Jones, 28-year old American point guard the Trento Dolomiti Trentino from Italy, earned a spot in the First Team of BKT Eurocup.
He Is ex Michigan from 2022.
With finesse and precision, Jones claimed the third position in points per game, delivering a stellar almost 19 points per game average.
Jones also logged over 4 assists per game over the season in the league.
He has totalled 11 games of 20 or more points on the year and registered 30 or more points in 2 games.
Jones' 38 points against Venezia were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
As evident, the league is predominantly led by former college players, with 8 out of the 10 scorers having graduated from US schools.
Among many awards he won the Slovenian League championship title in 2025.
He was also selected as the All-Sun Belt Player of the Year back in 2021 during his college time.
Jones was selected to the All-Sun Belt First Team back in 2021.
He was also selected to the Eurobasket All-French Betclic Elite ProA Second Team in 2024.
Jones was selected as the French All-Star Game in 2024.
Kyle Allman, 28-year old American guard Turk Telekom Ankara from Turkey, was voted to the First Team at the BKT Eurocup.
He Is alumni of CS Fullerton from 2019.
Allman averaged over 14 points and almost 4 assists per game in the league.
He has totalled 6 games of 20 or more points on the year.
Allman's 25 points against Hapoel Jerusalem were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Among many awards he was selected to the Eurobasket All-Turkish League Third Team in 2025.
He was also selected as the Eurobasket All-Latvian-Estonian Basketball League Honorable Mention as well as the All-Tournament Team back in 2021.
Player of the Year:  Finals MVP:  Defensive Player of the Year: European Player of the Year: Import Player of the Year: Guard of the Year: Forward of the Year:  Center of the Year:  Best Prospect of the Year:  Coach of the Year:  Eurobasket.com Eurocup First Team 2026  Harper  Flynn  Zizic  Jones  Allman First Team  Eurobasket.com Eurocup Second Team 2026  Brown  Creek Russell  McGhee  Gach Second Team   Eurobasket.com Eurocup Third Team 2026  Wiley  Stewart Jr.  Mokoka  Williams  Yebo Third Team  Eurobasket.com Eurocup Honorable Mention 2026  Miletic  Kokila Gibson  Mathews  Nikolic  Tanaskovic  Smith  Lamb Honorable Mention    Eurobasket.com Eurocup All-Europeans Team 2026 Mokoka Zizic Nikolic  Morgan  Jakimovski All-Europeans Team   Eurobasket.com Eurocup All-Imports Team 2026 Harper Flynn Wiley Williams Yebo All-Imports Team Eurobasket.com Eurocup All-Defensive Team 2026 Harper Flynn Zizic Williams Yebo All-Defensive Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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