Cedi Osman, from Panathinaikos Aktor, crowns himself as the MVP of Round 31 of the 2025-26 Euroleague with a brilliant performance and a PIR of 36.
Round 31 MVP: Cedi Osman, the standout figure
In a round filled with exciting matches, Cedi Osman shined brightly by leading Panathinaikos to a crucial victory over Zalgiris Kaunas. Osman scored 24 points flawlessly and contributed with five rebounds, three assists, two steals, and six fouls drawn, achieving a PIR of 36, the highest in his Euroleague career. This distinction as the Round MVP for the second time solidifies his role as a key player in his team, following the footsteps of prominent players like Kendrick Nunn and Kostas Sloukas.
Other standout individual performances
Aside from Osman, Mamadi Diakite, the center of Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, stood out with a PIR of 37, being the leading scorer of the round despite the unfavorable result against Dubai Basketball. On the other hand, Isaac Bonga from Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade also dazzled with a PIR of 34 in his team's victory over Virtus Bologna. Elijah Bryant and Justin Robinson completed the podium of the best individual performances with a PIR of 32 each, leading their respective teams to significant triumphs.
Standouts in other facets of the game
Codi Miller-McIntyre excelled with 12 assists, establishing himself as a key figure in ball distribution. Diakite and O’Shae Brissett stood out in the rebounding department, each grabbing 12 rebounds. In terms of defense, PJ Dozier stole the spotlight with four steals, while Neal Sako and Walter Tavares shined with three blocks each. Also noteworthy were the six players who achieved double-doubles in an intense and emotion-filled round in the 2025-26 Euroleague.
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