This week’s selection was driven by backcourt creation and shot-making in meaningful wins, while a pair of interior performances stood out despite the final result. Across different contexts, the common thread was clear: production that carried real weight within the flow of the game.
Rookie Team of the Week
- CAM HAYES – SAM Massagno (SWI) – 28 pts, 11/18 2P, 6/6 FT, 6 rbs, 5 ass, 6 frv – 33 index
- ROBERT SMITH – KK Dynamic Beograd (SRB) – 37 pts, 7/13 2P, 7/14 3P, 7 ass – 32 index
- ZEB JACKSON – Spirou Charleroi (BNXT) – 21 pts, 4/7 3P, 7/8 FT, 5 rbs, 6 ass, 7 frv – 29 index
- CESARE EDWARDS – KB Peja (KOS) – 29 pts, 11/13 2P, 1/2 3P, 14 rbs, 2 ass – 40 index
- ZED KEY – BK Pardubice (CZE) – 19 pts, 7/10 2P, 5/7 FT, 9 rbs, 4 blk, 7 frv – 32 index
- DAYVION MCKNIGHT – BC Siauliai (LIT) – 17 pts, 4/8 2P, 2/3 3P, 4 rbs, 5 ass, 5 stl – 26 index
Beyond the Boxscore
Zeb Jackson offers the cleanest starting point after helping fuel one of the most meaningful wins of the week, combining scoring, playmaking and control in a result that stood out for context as much as for numbers. He fits into a broader group of guards who did not just score, but also carried responsibility with the ball, as Cam Hayes added a composed all-around line in a local derby win, Robert Smith erupted as a pure shot-maker in a tight result, and Dayvion McKnight once again balanced pace, activity and two-way presence while his team held onto fourth place.
That perimeter-heavy production gave the week its main shape, but the strongest interior presence came from two frontcourt players who held their own against top-level opposition despite the losses. Cesare Edwards dominated around the basket with efficient scoring and rebounding in a game his team stayed alive in for long stretches, while Zed Key matched that interior force with finishing, rim protection and physical presence in another close contest against top opposition. Different contexts, same takeaway: both impacted heavily at the rim and gave their teams a chance, even if neither performance ended in a win.
HONORABLE MENTION: In British basketball, both Ronald Polite and Ray’Sean Taylor continued their strong form. Polite delivered another all-around performance (24 pts, 7 rbs, 7 ass) in a key win, while Taylor followed with an MVP-level (20 pts, 9 rbs, 5 ass) road outing, keeping his momentum intact in the final stretch.
Scouting Radar
With the ENBL approaching its Final Four, the competition continues to prove its value as a platform for rookie translation in an international setting. This week’s radar focuses on four players who built the strongest case through production, role clarity, and overall impact within the tournament.
DeLonnie Hunt | Dinamo Zagreb | 6’0 – 183 cm
21.5 ppg, 6.5 apg, 1.6 stl, 40.4% from 3-P. Dynamic lead guard who combined scoring bursts with real creation responsibility throughout the competition. Rim pressure, pace and defensive activity drove his impact, while size and decision-making still shape the projection.
Our Take: Aggressive point guard with solid mid-level European value if the shooting and possession control hold up.
Frankie Fidler | Rigas Zelli | 6’7 – 201 cm
23.2 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 3.8 apg, 64.9% from 2-P. Skilled scoring forward with size and offensive feel, able to produce as both a shooter and a secondary creator. Positioning, touch and timing drive his value, while defensive mobility and short-area quickness remain the main concerns.
Our Take: Offensive-minded forward whose scoring package can translate well, especially in structured systems that can protect him physically.
Dane Erikstrup | Donar Groningen | 6’11 – 211 cm
18.7 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 1.9 apg, 39.7% from 3-P. Stretch-five profile who paired floor spacing with efficient finishing and clear offensive value. Can score as a pop threat and around the basket, offering modern frontcourt utility, while rebounding consistency and foul management still weigh on the evaluation.
Our Take: Functional floor-spacing big with translatable offensive tools, but still needing more physical presence and stability.
PJay Smith | Manchester Basketball | 6’0 – 183 cm
14.2 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 2.5 apg, 47.8% from 3-P. High-volume perimeter scorer who paired efficient shooting with secondary playmaking in a team context strong enough to reach the Final Four. His value comes from shot creation, off-ball shooting and rhythm within structured offensive systems.
Our Take: Scoring combo-guard with real shooting gravity and enough creation to impact winning contexts at a solid European level.
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