Blog: Heiko Schaffartzik, Alba Berlin
"We have to be positive. First, we have mathematical chances to get to the next round and most important, our next two games are at home, in front of our great fans at the o2 World. It is a tough situation, but we feel we can still turn things around. That is what we are trying to focus on in the next three games."

• Interview: Patrick Beverley, Spartak SPB
• Blog: Ivan Radenovic, BC Donetsk
• Interview: Sani Becirovic, Benetton Basket

Lokomotiv Kuban lands playmaker Ilievski on loan

Lokomotiv Kuban has taken veteran playmaker Vlado Ilievski on loan from Turkish Airlines Euroleague side Anadolu Efes for the remainder of the season. Ilievski is eligible to suit up for Lokomotiv already this week in the showdown with Benetton Basket.

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