U-BT Cluj-Napoca to face Skyliners Frankfurt in EuroCup debut

Romanian champions U-BT Cluj-Napoca are set to face Germany's Skyliners Frankfurt in a historic first meeting during the fifth round of the EuroCup. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27.

U-BT Cluj-Napoca enters the contest with a record of two wins and two losses in the current edition. Coach Mihai Silvășan noted that the squad remains largely unchanged from the previous game, with the exception of Dusan Beslac. Player Jalyn McCreary expressed optimism following recent team preparations, emphasizing the need for strong defensive and offensive execution.

Skyliners Frankfurt, returning to the competition after a seven-season hiatus, also holds a two-win, two-loss record, placing them one spot below Cluj-Napoca in Group B. Their recent form includes victories against BC Siauliai and London Lions, following an initial loss to Umana Reyer Venezia and a subsequent defeat to La Laguna Tenerife.