By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
AEK Betsson Athens started the Basketball Champions League Round of 16 with a win over Promitheas Patras and has now taken another step toward the next phase.
Dragan Sakota’s side defeated Bertram Derthona 93-86 at home, improving to 2-0, while the Italian side dropped to 0-2.
Prentiss Hubb erupted with 30 points and six rebounds, hitting five three-pointers, while RaiQuan Gray followed with 17 points and Mindaugas Kuzminskas contributed 15 points. Grant Golden added 10 points for the Greek team.
For Tortona, Kyle Weems stood out with 18 points, Ismael Kamagate followed with 14, while Justin Gorham and Christian Vital scored 12 points each.
Postgame press conference: