Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Ylli and Peja reach Final

- March 26, 2026
Eurobasket News
Scott Bamforth
Scott Bamforth

Beselidhja - Ylli 63-76

24 personal fouls committed by Beselidhja helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American-Kosovan Scott Bamforth (188-1989, college: Weber St.) fired 30 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Lithuanian point guard Donatas Sabeckis (198-1992) chipped in 6 points and 5 assists. Ylli's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Trey Edmonds III (208-2003, college: Minnesota, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and guard Eldi Hysa (195-1999, agency: Interperformances) added 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side.
Top scorers:
Ylli: B.Scott 30+5reb+3ast, T.Smith 8+5reb, G.Joshua 8+2reb+1ast, S.Donatas 6+4reb+5ast, K.Erjon 6+1reb+1ast, P.Breon 6+2reb+1ast
Beselidhja: T.Edmonds III 23+11reb, L.Frenki 11+6reb, E.Hysa 8+7reb+4ast, D.Dean 6+1reb+1ast, H.Julian 6+8reb+2ast, S.Morris 5+1reb+3ast
gschID: 1360411


Peja - Vellaznimi 82-67

Peja forced 21 Vellaznimi turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: La Tech) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 5 assists. Guard Musab Malaj (188-1996, agency: BIG) contributed with 11 points and 6 assists for the winners. Four Peja players scored in double figures. American forward Ziggy Reid (198-2000, college: YSU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) answered with 17 points and 7 rebounds and Canadian guard Taryn Todd (193-2001, college: Arkansas St.) added 10 points and 5 assists in the effort for Vellaznimi. Vellaznimi's coach rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Peja: B.DaQuan 14+3reb+5ast, B.Dardan 12+1reb, M.Musab 11+4reb+6ast, C.Edwards 10+6reb+2ast, R.Logan 10+7reb+1ast, A.Hajdari 9+1reb+3ast
Vellaznimi: Z.Reid 17+7reb+2ast, T.Todd 10+3reb+5ast, J.Hellems 10+2reb+2ast, Y.Anei 8+5reb, A.Rushiti 7+5reb+4ast, S.Zekiqi 7+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1360412


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