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Euroleague GMs Survey: Panathinaikos to Reach Final Four, Nan and Sloukas Stand Out

Published January 13, 2026, 13:21
Euroleague GMs Survey: Panathinaikos to Reach Final Four, Nan and Sloukas Stand Out

Following the completion of the first round of the Euroleague, the General Managers of the teams participated in a survey, highlighting the top players and the teams that stood out. Panathinaikos emerged as the team with the highest probability of qualifying for the Final Four, with a 95% rate. Kendrick Nunn was named the most impressive player and the most clutch, while Kostas Sloukas was recognized as the greatest leader of the competition. Valencia was highlighted as the biggest surprise of the season, garnering 75% of the votes. The teams with the highest chances of reaching the Final Four are: Fenerbahce (85%), Hapoel Tel Aviv (60%), and Olympiacos/Barcelona (50%). Sergio de la Rua was named Rising Star with 35% of the votes, while McKinley Wright as the Breakout year with 20%. The survey also highlighted the best passers (Sloukas and Campazzo with 25%), the player they would like to sign (Nunn with 20%), the most fun team to watch (Valencia with 50%), and the team that is not easy to face (Valencia with 35%).