Trinkieri: Bahcesehir is one of the favorites in EuroCup

PAOK Basketball will face Bahcesehir College in Istanbul on Tuesday at 18.00. This match stands out as the top clash of Group D. Both teams have a 3-1 win-loss record and are level on points with Lietkabelis.

Italian head coach Andrea Trinkieri praised his opponent in his pre-match remarks. Trinkieri said Bahcesehir is a big team with a successful coach. He also pointed out that the rival has not lost in the Turkish Basketball League, having beaten Fenerbahce and Besiktas. He stressed that this performance shows how his team needs to play on the court.

Trinkieri said small details will make a big difference in the match. He stated that his side must be ready for the rival's dynamic play and take the court with high confidence. In his assessment, Bahcesehir is one of the favorites to win the EuroCup title, and PAOK clearly faces a tough test on the road.

Young player Nasos Bazinas also highlighted the strengths of the opponent. Bazinas noted that Bahcesehir is the best offensive team in the tournament and mentioned the importance of controlling the rebounding battle and the tempo of the game. He said they will play a physically strong game and will not give the opponent easy baskets. He also noted that they must show their best performance to win.