By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Omer Yurtseven has been ruled out for the game between Panathinaikos Aktor and Partizan Mozzart Bet.
Due to an illness, he will not make the trip to Belgrade for Round 14 of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.
The 26-year-old center was held to two minutes in Round 13 versus FC Barcelona in OAKA Altion on Tuesday. He missed his only shot and combined two turnovers with two fouls, besides grabbing one rebound.
After logging 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 0.5 blocks, 0.5 assists and 0.1 steals per contest over 13 appearances in Europe’s premier club continental competition, he will sit out the next challenge for the defending champions.
With Kostas Antetokounmpo (knee) also out, alongside Marius Grigonis (back), Mathias Lessort is the only healthy player at the five position.
In contrast, Ioannis Papapetrou will travel to the capital of Serbia, following a team suspension, producing an additional option for Ergin Ataman.
On the opposite end, Zeljko Obradovic ruled out a return for Gabriel Lundberg. The 30-year-old combo guard is dealing with a groin strain through the double-game week, after averaging 8.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per contest over the first 12 rounds of the EuroLeague Regular Season.
Also on the injury list, Mario Nakic (ankle) remains sidelined since Round 7. However, Aleksej Pokusevski is considered questionable after missing the Round 13 affair opposite Zalgiris with a foot injury. Potentially participating in practice on Wednesday can lead to him suiting up against the Greens.