London Lions crowned 2024 champions

London L. - Besiktas 81-70

London Lions clinched 2024 EuroCup title. They overcame Besiktas in the return leg of the Finals to claim 149-145 win on aggregate. The game was mostly controlled by Lions. Besiktas managed to win third quarter 20-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. 24 personal fouls committed by Besiktas helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Nigerian-British forward Temi Fagbenle (193-1992, college: USC) who scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. American-Spanish forward Megan Gustafson (190-1996, college: Iowa) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Four Lions players scored in double figures. Lions' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard Dana Evans (168-1998, college: Louisville) produced 17 points, 8 assists and 4 steals and Chinese center Li Yueru (201-1999) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests.
Top scorers:
London L.: K.Samuelson 19+3reb+2ast, M.Gustafson 18+7reb+2ast, T.Fagbenle 17+8reb+3ast, H.Winterburn 13+9reb+2ast, A.Meyers 7+1ast, S.Peddy 6+2reb+5ast
Besiktas: D.Evans 17+1reb+8ast, M.Lazic 16+2reb+1ast, L.Yueru 13+5reb+2ast, J.Nogic 9+5ast, E.Bayram 8+12reb, T.Krivacevic 5+4reb