The start of the second round of EuroLeague Women group play is here, featuring exciting matchups that highlight the best talent in international basketball.
Tango Bourges Basket will face Basket Landes in a French club rivalry game on Wednesday. Both teams finished the first round at 4-2, with Bourges known for their high-scoring offense and Landes surprising many with their recent performance.
A showdown between ZVVZ USK Praha (4-2) and Fenerbahçe Opet (6-0) will showcase two powerhouse teams in the competition. Fenerbahçe, the reigning champion, boasts a star-studded roster including Emma Meesseman and Tina Charles, while Praha is led by Ezi Magbegor and Brionna Jones.
This week, five out of six games will be streamed live on FIBA’s EuroLeague Women YouTube channel, with the Bourges and Landes game available on DAZN.
Wednesday, December 11
Valencia Basket Club (5-1) vs. KGHM BC Polkowice (1-5)
When: 1 p.m. ET
Where: City Sports Hall in Polkowice, Poland
How to watch: FIBA YouTube live stream
Notable players: Alina Iagupova, Stephanie Mavunga, Yvonne Turner, Kayla Alexander, Leticia Romero, Bernadett Határ, Alba Torrens (Valencia Basket Club); Alexis Peterson, Amanda Zahui B., Rennia Davis, Emma Cannon (KGHM BC Polkowice)
Matchup details: Polkowice faces a tough challenge against Valencia, who excelled in rebounds and blocks in the first round of group play.
Tango Bourges Basket (4-2) vs. Basket Landes (4-2)
When: 1:30 p.m. ET
Where: Espace François Mitterrand in Mont-de-Marsan, France
How to watch: DAZN
Notable players: Amy Okonkwo, Morgan Green, Pauline Astier, Kariata Diaby (Tango Bourges Basket); Destiny Slocum, Leïla Lacan, Sam Fuehring, Luisa Geiselsöder (Basket Landes)
Matchup details: Bourges and Landes meet again in the European competition, with Bourges looking to avenge their previous loss to Landes.
Žabiny Brno (2-4) vs. Beretta Famila Schio (4-2)
When: 2 p.m. ET
Where: Palazzetto Livio Romare in Schio, Italy
How to watch: FIBA YouTube live stream
Notable players: Elissa Cunane, Eliška Hamzová (Žabiny Brno); Kitija Laksa, Jasmine Keys, Janelle Salaün, Ivana Dojkić, Dorka Juhász (Beretta Famila Schio)
Matchup details: Brno will look to compete against Schio, who finished the first round with three straight wins.
ÇBK Mersin (6-0) vs. Perfumerias Avenida (3-3)
When: 2:30 p.m. ET
Where: Pabellón Municipal Würzburg in Salamanca, Spain
How to watch: FIBA YouTube live stream
Notable players: Marine Johannès, Natasha Howard, Teaira McCowan, Kayla Thornton, Karlie Samuelson, Yvonne Anderson, Iliana Rupert, Marine Fauthoux, Regan Magarity (ÇBK Mersin); Sika Koné, Mikiah Herbert Harrigan, Arica Carter (Perfumerias Avenida)
Matchup details: Avenida will look to overcome Mersin’s strong lineup and deep backcourt.
Thursday, December 12
ZVVZ USK Praha (4-2) vs. Fenerbahçe Opet (6-0)
When: 10:30 a.m. ET
Where: Metro Energy Sports Hall in Istanbul, Turkey
How to watch: FIBA YouTube live stream
Notable players: Ezi Magbegor, Brionna Jones, Maite Cazorla, Valeriane Ayayi, Maria Conde, Emese Hof (ZVVZ USK Praha); Ariel Atkins, Emma Meesseman, Tina Charles, Gabby Williams, Julie Allemand, Nikolina Milić, Sevgi Uzun (Fenerbahçe Opet)
Matchup details: Praha faces a tough challenge against the high-scoring Fenerbahçe team.
Umana Reyer Venezia (3-3) vs. Casademont Zaragoza (4-2)
When: 2 p.m. ET
Where: Pabellón Príncipe Felipe in Zaragoza, Spain
How to watch: FIBA YouTube live stream
Notable players: Awak Kuier, Lorela Cubaj, Kamiah Smalls (Umana Reyer Venezia); Markeisha Gatling, Helena Pueyo, Tanaya Atkinson, Stephanie Mawuli (Casademont Zaragoza)
Matchup details: A competitive game is expected between Venezia and Zaragoza, with their defensive capabilities on display.
