By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Gytis Masiulis has been officially named the Player of the Week for Quarterfinals Game 2 in the Basketball Champions League Season X, powered by Ameresco SUNEL, following a dominant 24-hour fan vote to knock out the remaining Team of the Week members.
The 27-year-old Lithuanian power forward secured the honor after leading Rytas to a thrilling victory over ERA Nymburk on Tuesday, which completed a sweep of their best-of-three series and clinched a coveted spot in the Final Four. He was instrumental in the win, posting a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double in just under 23 minutes of action. His disciplined performance, which included a steal and a block, resulted in a game-high efficiency rating of 22.
This accolade marks the fourth consecutive week a Rytas representative has claimed the award, following teammate Arturas Gudaitis in Game 1 and Simonas Lukosius, who earned back-to-back honors to conclude the Round of 16.
The Vilnius-based club continues its remarkable run, as they head into the Final Four with significant individual and collective momentum.
List of Season X awards
Group Phase Players of the Week
1. Ryland Holt (NHSZ-Szolnoki Olajbanyasz)
2. Chris Silva (AEK)
3. Arturas Gudaitis (Rytas)
4. Adam Somogyi (NHSZ-Szolnoki Olajbanyasz)
5. Jerrick Harding (Rytas)
6. Rickey McGill (Patrioti Levice)
7. Mady Sissoko (Trieste)
8. Malte Delow (ALBA Berlin)
9. Boris Krnjajski (NHSZ-Szolnoki Olajbanyasz)
Group Phase MVP: Chris Silva (AEK)
Play-Ins MVP: Brandon Jefferson (Karditsa Iaponiki)
Round of 16 Players of the Week
1. Jahmi’us Ramsey (Trieste)
2. David DiLeo (Le Mans)
3. Johnny Berhanemeskel (Le Mans)
4. Jeremiah Hill (Elan Chalon)
5. Simas Lukosius (Rytas)
6. Simas Lukosius (Rytas)
Quarterfinals Players of the Week
Top 5
Despite missing out on the Player of the Week honors, Ricky Rubio claimed first place in the Top 5 Plays, powered by SUNEL, with a brilliant pass. Joining him in the weekly showcase were Errick McCollum, Greg Brown III, Kay Bruhnke, and Jack Kayil, whose plays rounded out a collection of Game 2’s most spectacular moments.