Jared Harper, the reigning BKT EuroCup MVP, reminded everyone of his skill by winning the Most Valuable Player award for Round 5. The 28-year-old guard put on an impressive show, leading Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem to a big 103-76 win over Aris Betsson.
This marks Harper’s first MVP of the Round award for the 2025-26 season, adding to the five he won last year. His consistent high-level play continues to be a major factor for his team, and this latest award highlights his importance as a leader on the court.
🏆 A Winning Performance
In the game, Harper was a key player in his team’s victory. He scored 18 points and provided 9 assists, just one shy of a double-double. His efficiency was outstanding, reflected in a Performance Index Rating (PIR) of 36—the highest of any player in Round 5. He was also very effective at drawing contact, earning 14 free-throw attempts and making 13 of them.
🌟 Other Standout Players
While Harper took the top spot, other players also had great games in Round 5. Kyle Allman of Turk Telekom Ankara was a close second with a PIR of 34, scoring 22 points and dishing out 6 assists in a win over the London Lions. Corey Davis Jr. of NINERS Chemnitz also had a strong showing with a PIR of 32, leading his team to victory with 23 points and 6 assists.
📊 Round 5’s Top Performers
Looking at the individual stats from the round, Fatts Russell of U-BT Cluj-Napoca was the top scorer with 26 points. In the rebounding department, Ante Zizic of Besiktas GAIN Istanbul and Malik Osborne of ratiopharm ulm both grabbed an impressive 14 rebounds. Harper tied with Kaza Kajami-Keane of NINERS Chemnitz for the most assists with 9 each. Finally, Corey Davis Jr. led all players with 4 steals for the round.
