Bourg-en-Bresse Crowned EuroCup Champions!
Kevin Kokila spearheaded Bourg-en-Bresse to their maiden EuroCup title, clinching a dramatic 73-71 Game 3 victory over Besiktas in the Final. Trailing by two points at halftime (38-40), Bourg ignited a crucial second-quarter surge, outscoring their opponents 23-13 to seize momentum and enter the final period with a three-point lead (55-52). Despite a challenging 37% (23/63) field goal percentage and 27% from beyond the arc (6/22), Bourg's resilience shone through, bolstered by an 81% free-throw conversion rate (21/26) and a 40-37 rebounding advantage. Both teams' benches provided identical scoring contributions (26 points). Kokila was instrumental with 18 points and 6 rebounds, complemented by Adam Mokoka's impactful double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds. Besiktas, led by Ante Zizic's 14 points and 8 rebounds, fought valiantly but ultimately fell short. By sweeping the series 3-0, Bourg-en-Bresse has etched their name in history, lifting the EuroCup trophy as champions.