In a rare and exciting outcome, three players have been named co-MVPs for Round 6 of the BKT EuroCup season. Bryce Jones, Jared Harper, and James Karnik all delivered incredible performances for their teams, each earning an impressive performance index rating (PIR) of 37.
Their outstanding efforts led their respective clubs to important victories. Jones showcased his scoring ability for Aris, Harper demonstrated flawless efficiency for Hapoel Jerusalem, and Karnik ended his time with Neptunas on a high note. This shared award highlights a week filled with top-tier individual talent across the league.
🏆 Bryce Jones’s Scoring Masterclass
Bryce Jones was instrumental in Aris’s 85-78 victory over Slask Wroclaw, getting his team back on the winning track. The point guard put on a scoring clinic, finishing with a career-high 28 points. His performance was highlighted by his near-perfect shooting from the free-throw line, where he made 17 of 18 attempts. Jones also added 5 assists and 2 rebounds, marking the second time this season he has earned MVP of the Round honors.
🔥 Jared Harper’s Flawless Game
Jared Harper delivered his best performance of the season to lead Hapoel Jerusalem to a 90-82 road win against the previously unbeaten Bahcesehir. Harper was incredibly efficient, scoring 27 points while committing zero turnovers. He was sharp from all over the court, shooting 7-of-9 on two-pointers and a perfect 7-of-7 on free throws. This is Harper’s seventh career MVP award and his second this season, showing his consistent excellence.
👋 James Karnik’s Powerful Farewell
In his final game for Neptunas, James Karnik left a lasting impression with a dominant performance in a 100-87 win over Manresa. He recorded a powerful double-double with 25 points and 13 rebounds, with 6 of those rebounds coming on the offensive end. Karnik set new personal bests in points, rebounds, and steals, earning the first MVP of the Round award of his EuroCup career—a perfect way to say goodbye.
✨ Other Top Performers of the Week
Beyond the MVPs, other players also shone in Round 6. Bahcesehir’s Malachi Flynn tied his career-best with 28 points, while DeVante Jones of Trento also had a strong all-around game. Key individual leaders for the week included Arnas Velicka of Neptunas, who dished out an incredible 14 assists, and James Karnik, who led all players with 13 rebounds. Six players across the league recorded double-doubles, capping off a week of thrilling basketball.
