By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
The official 2025–26 All-EuroLeague First Team was announced on Friday, spotlighting the elite quintet that stood out in the 2025-26 Regular Season.
Headlining the group are Olympiacos teammates Sasha Vezenkov and Nikola Milutinov. Joining them are three standout first-time honorees, Elijah Bryant, Sylvain Francisco, and Jean Montero.
Per the press release: “The votes are in and the five players who best defined the 2025–26 EuroLeague Regular Season have been selected to the All-EuroLeague First Team. Chosen through a combined vote of head coaches (35%), team captains (35%), media (20%) and fans (10%), this elite group blends proven superstars with breakout performers who left an unmistakable mark on the campaign.
The 2025-26 All-EuroLeague First Team
🔶 Elijah Bryant from @HapoelTLVBC
🔶 Sylvain Francisco from @bczalgiris
🔶 Nikola Milutinov from @Olympiacos_BC
🔶 Jean Montero from @valenciabasket
🔶 Sasha Vezenkov from @Olympiacos_BC #EveryGameMattersℹ Chosen through a… pic.twitter.com/TEpBl2m4Cu
— EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) April 24, 2026
Two Olympiacos Piraeus teammates headline the list after leading the Reds to the league’s best regular-season record, while three first-time honorees earned their places through consistency, leadership and unforgettable individual performances.
Elijah Bryant, Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv
In Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv’s historic EuroLeague debut season, Elijah Bryant emerged as the team’s driving force and one of the league’s most dependable performers. Playing heavy minutes and shouldering constant responsibility, Bryant finished second in the league in average PIR and posted double-digit PIRs in all but one game. An all-around contributor, Bryant was his team’s top scorer (15.9 ppg.), second in rebounds (5.3 rpg.) and third in assists (3.4 apg.). His value was unmistakable, as Hapoel was winless in the four games he missed due to injury.
Bryant’s physicality and attacking mentality made him one of the toughest assignments in the league, drawing nearly five fouls per game while contributing across every statistical category. He delivered two MVP of the Round performances, including a career-best 38 PIR outing against Baskonia, and finished the season with seven games reaching 30 or more in PIR. This first All-EuroLeague selection reflects a season of leadership, durability and elite all-around impact.
Sylvain Francisco, Zalgiris Kaunas
Sylvain Francisco turned in a breakthrough season as the engine of Zalgiris Kaunas, earning his first All-EuroLeague First Team honor. The dynamic guard ranked among the league leaders in both scoring (eighth, 16.7 ppg.) and assists (third, 6.4 apg.), combining shot creation with efficient playmaking to steady Zalgiris throughout the campaign. Francisco finished tied for the league lead in three-pointers made (103) and led all players with 22 games knocking down at least 3 triples.
The October MVP of the Month, Francisco consistently delivered in big moments, including a double-double to earn MVP of the Round in Round 7 against Virtus and a 36-PIR effort in a dramatic double-overtime win over Olympiacos in Round 29. His blend of shooting range, poise under pressure and ability to draw fouls made him one of the league’s most difficult guards to contain. This selection crowns a season in which Francisco firmly established himself among the EuroLeague elite.
Nikola Milutinov, Olympiacos Piraeus
Nikola Milutinov completed Olympiacos’s interior dominance with a season that set the standard for efficiency and physicality in the paint. The center led the league in rebounding at 7.1 per game, including a competition-best 3.1 offensive boards, while also topping the charts in rebounding percentage in addition to 10.6 points per game on 69.2% two-point shooting. His impact went beyond volume, as Milutinov ranked among the league leaders in true shooting percentage (73.8%) and points per possession (1.33), finishing third overall in PIR at 20.1.
Milutinov’s presence anchored both ends of the floor, where his positioning and discipline made scoring at the rim a challenge for opponents. He posted five double-doubles, delivered several of the season’s top rebounding performances, and drew nearly four fouls per game to consistently pressure opposing frontcourts. A cornerstone of Olympiacos’s league-best regular season, this marks Milutinov’s first All-EuroLeague nomination and caps a career-best campaign.
Jean Montero, Valencia Basket
The 2025-26 EuroLeague Rising Star continued his meteoric ascent by earning his first All-EuroLeague First Team selection. Jean Montero’s combination of scoring creativity, playmaking vision and defensive activity powered Valencia to the league’s second-best regular-season record at 25-13. Despite his young age, Montero delivered veteran-level efficiency, ranking among the league leaders in PIR per minute (30.0 prorated over 40 minutes) and assist-to-turnover ratio (3.6).
Montero repeatedly rose to the occasion, recording multiple steals in 11 games and dishing at least 8 assists on six occasions. His season-defining moment came in Round 27, when he produced a career night with 29 points and 8 assists for a 38 PIR performance in an overtime win over Hapoel on the road to earn MVP of the Round honors. Fearless, composed and decisive, Montero established himself as one of the EuroLeague’s brightest stars and most reliable guards.
Sasha Vezenkov, Olympiacos Piraeus
One of the dominant forces of the modern EuroLeague era, Sasha Vezenkov produced another masterclass season to earn his fourth All-EuroLeague First Team selection. Vezenkov led the league in performance index rating at 23.1 and captured the Alphonso Ford Top Scorer Trophy with an average of 19.4 points per game, all while helping Olympiacos finish atop the standings with a 26–12 record.
A model of efficiency and consistency, Vezenkov scored in double figures in all but one of his 34 appearances and poured in at least 20 points 19 times. He also ranked among the league’s best rebounders at 6.6 per game and led the competition with 23 games with PIRs of 20 or higher. Vezenkov was named MVP of the Month for January and collected a league-high three MVP of the Round honors. This fourth First Team nod ties him for second-most all-time, reinforcing his legacy as one of the most impactful forwards in EuroLeague history.”
Two Fenerbahce players in the second team
Wade Baldwin and Talen Horton-Tucker represent Fenerbahce in the second All-EuroLeague team, which includes last season’s MVP Kendrick Nunn, one more player of Olympiacos in Tyler Dorsey and also Real Madrid‘s Edy Tavares.
Per the press release: “The 2025–26 All-EuroLeague Second Team honors five players whose production, reliability and influence stood out in one of the league’s toughest seasons. Chosen through votes by the league’s head coaches (35%), team captains (35%), media (20%) and fans (10%), this group blends proven All-EuroLeague mainstays with first-time honorees who delivered standout performances on the biggest stages.
Wade Baldwin, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul
Wade Baldwin’s blend of scoring punch and playmaking leadership powered another strong campaign and earned him his third All-EuroLeague selection. Baldwin averaged 14.1 points and ranked sixth among assist providers with 5.5 per game, consistently setting the tempo for Fenerbahce’s offense.
He delivered one of his finest performances in Round 19, claiming MVP of the Round honors with a PIR of 29 after finishing with 24 points and 7 assists in a convincing road win at Baskonia. Baldwin also flashed his scoring ceiling early in the season with a 36-point outburst in Round 2, tied for the fourth-highest total of the campaign. Reliable and poised, he remained a constant threat throughout the year.
Tyler Dorsey, Olympiacos Piraeus
Tyler Dorsey authored one of the league’s most memorable scoring seasons and earned his first All-EuroLeague nomination. A relentless perimeter threat, Dorsey ranked seventh with 17.0 points per night, led the competition with 36 games with at least 10 points and tied for the league lead with 103 three-pointers made.
His defining moment came in Round 36, when he produced a sensational performance with a PIR of 43 — tied for the second-highest of the season — to power Olympiacos past Real Madrid. Dorsey poured in 37 points on blistering shooting and was virtually unstoppable from the perimeter, affirming his status as one of the league’s premier shot creators. With 11 games featuring at least 4 three-pointers, his shooting prowess swung games on a nightly basis.
Talen Horton-Tucker, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul
In his debut EuroLeague season, Talen Horton-Tucker made an immediate impact and secured a place on the All-EuroLeague Second Team. The versatile guard averaged 15.9 points and used his strength and craft to pressure defenses, ranking eighth in scoring on a per-minute basis.
Horton-Tucker’s ability to attack mismatches and draw fouls consistently put opponents on their heels, while his defensive presence helped elevate Fenerbahce on the other end of the floor; he ranked second in the league in points allowed per possession (0.79). Poised and productive in his first year in the competition, he quickly established himself as a two-way force at the EuroLeague level.
Kendrick Nunn, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens
Kendrick Nunn continued his run among the EuroLeague elite by earning his third consecutive All-EuroLeague selection. The dynamic guard finished second in the league in scoring at 19.0 points per game while maintaining efficiency from the free-throw line (90.2%) and serving as a secondary playmaker for Panathinaikos.
Nunn authored several of the season’s biggest individual performances, including two MVP of the Round honors and two of the top 10 single-game PIRs of the campaign. His 40-PIR showing in Round 19 and an earlier 39-PIR performance underscored his ability to take over games, combining explosive scoring with confident leadership in crucial moments.
Walter Tavares, Real Madrid
One of the most dominant defensive presences in EuroLeague history, Walter Tavares adds the seventh All-EuroLeague honor of his illustrious career. The Real Madrid center once again set the standard defensively, leading the league in blocked shots with 1.9 per game and anchoring the paint night after night.
Tavares paired elite rim protection with interior efficiency, shooting nearly 70% from the field while ranking among the league’s top rebounders. He tied for the league lead with six double-doubles and was one of five players to start every regular-season game, underlining his durability and value. His latest selection moves him into a tie for second place on the all-time All-EuroLeague list, further cementing his legacy”.