FIBA: Fenerbahçe adds McBride, Gustafson for EuroLeague Women Week 3

It’s still very early in the 2025-26 EuroLeague Women season, but we’re already seeing a good amount of movement, particularly for Turkish club Fenerbahçe Opet. Fenerbahçe announced that Kayla McBride, who previously won EuroLeague Women championships with the club in 2023 and 2024, and Megan Gustafson have joined the team. They replace Monique Billings, who is signed to play in the United States for Unrivaled.

It’s typical for players to come and go during the course of a EuroLeague Women regular season, especially for clubs with large budgets like Fenerbahçe. Teaira McCowan, who became a naturalized Turkish citizen in 2023, also signed with Fenerbahçe, though she isn’t expected to suit up until next month.

Needless to say, Fenerbahçe is once again a favorite to win it all this season. The Turkish giant will shoot for a 3-0 record in group play this week when it takes on Greek club Olympiacos SFP, which is coming off its first-ever EuroLeague Women win. This game, as with every other EuroLeague Women matchup, will be streamed live and for free on FIBA’s EuroLeague Women YouTube channel.

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Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring (2-0) vs. Sopron Basket (0-2)

Casademont Zaragoza (1-1) vs. Çimsa ÇBK Mersin (0-2)

Tango Bourges Basket (1-1) vs. Spar Girona (2-0)

Olympiacos SFP (1-1) vs. Fenerbahçe Opet (2-0)

Beretta Famila Schio (1-1) vs. Flammes Carolo Basket (1-1)

Valencia Basket Club (1-1) vs. DVTK HUNTHERM (0-2)

Umana Reyer Venezia (2-0) vs. Basket Landes (1-1)