By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
French and Spanish clubs have reached the final of Qualifying Tournament 3 in Samokov, with the final spot in Group B of the Basketball Champions League still up for grabs.
ALBA Berlin, ERA Nymburk, and Sabah BC are already waiting for their final opponent, which will be either Elan Chalon or UCAM Murcia, after the French and Spanish teams advanced to the QRT3 final.
Elan Chalon booked their place in the final with a dominant 100-79 win over FC Porto. Jeremiah Hill led the way with 20 points, five assists, five steals, and three rebounds, while Justyn Mutts added a near triple-double of 11 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, and Zac Cuthbertson contributed 17 points.
UCAM Murcia secured their spot with an 81-71 win over BC Juventus Utena. David De Julius scored 19 points and added seven assists, while Emanuel Cate posted a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds.
In QRT1, Patrioti Levice and Kalev/Cramo had already reached the semifinals, joined by Bakken Bears and Heroes Den Bosch.
The Danish side defeated Kutaisi 84-81, with Darko Jukic and Jordan Ogundiran scoring 16 points each. Heroes Den Bosch recorded a convincing 80-68 win over Trepca, with Kerwin Walton scoring 14 points and Menno Dijkstra and Keevan Veinot adding 13 points apiece.