ZVVZ USK Praha, a Czech basketball club, doesn’t just compete in EuroLeague Women, they excel. They have been regular participants in the competition and have made it to the semifinals or further in seven of the last nine seasons.
Expectations are high for Praha in the 2024-25 season. FIBA.com ranked them at No. 4 in the preseason power rankings due to their roster continuity, which is rare in EuroLeague Women. Despite a hiccup in the opening week against Valencia Basket Club, Praha is confident as key players like Brionna Jones have now joined the team.
Jones, a center who has been with Praha since 2019, is back with the team along with Ezi Magbegor and Isabelle Harrison in the frontcourt. This trio of established veterans will give Praha a strong advantage over other clubs in the competition.
In Week 3 of group play, Praha will face Umana Reyer Venezia, a promising club that has started the season well. Venezia, returning to EuroLeague Women after a break in 2022, has impressed with a 2-0 record, showcasing talent like Awak Kuier and Lorela Cubaj in the frontcourt.
This matchup will test Venezia’s potential against Praha and is one of many exciting games to watch this week in EuroLeague Women, all available for free on FIBA’s EuroLeague Women YouTube channel.
Wednesday, October 23
ÇBK Mersin (2-0) vs. Olympiacos B.C. (0-2)
When: 11:30 a.m. ET
Where: Peace and Friendship Stadium in Piraeus, Greece
How to watch: FIBA YouTube live stream
Notable players: Marine Johannès, Natasha Howard, Karlie Samuelson, Yvonne Anderson, Iliana Rupert, Marine Fauthoux, Regan Magarity (ÇBK Mersin); Kyra Lambert, Ivana Raca, Rebecca Tobin (Olympiacos B.C.)
Matchup details: Mersin has started strong, while Olympiacos needs to improve defensively to compete.
