Sanogo and Lemoine feature in BCL MVP race
The competition’s second Season 11 checkpoint is an unofficial snapshot, with players from teams holding 1-1 records among those highlighted.
The Basketball Champions League published the second checkpoint of its Season 11 MVP Race on October 23, 2026, highlighting players including Adama Sanogo, Zoltan Perl and teenage guard Maxence Lemoine.
The competition described the checkpoint as an unofficial guide to potential Most Valuable Player candidates, not a formal ranking. The published section gave a 1-1 record for the teams of the four players it discussed.
Sanogo’s efficiency stands out
Adama Sanogo of Hapoel Maoz Daniel Holon was listed at No. 9 in the checkpoint. The BCL article said he had an average efficiency rating of 29.0 after two appearances.
The article also identified Sanogo as the first player to record at least 25 points and five blocks in a single BCL game. Holon’s record at the checkpoint was 1-1.
Lemoine makes an early impression
SIG Strasbourg’s Maxence Lemoine, ranked No. 7 in the published excerpt, was noted for his opening performances. The BCL reported that he had nine points and nine assists against Legia Warszawa, then scored 21 points and added five assists on the road against Galatasaray MCT Technic.
The competition also described Lemoine as a leading candidate in its Best Young Player award race. Strasbourg stood at 1-1, according to the checkpoint.
Perl and Radzevicius also included
Falco-Vulcano Szombathely guard Zoltan Perl appeared at No. 8. The BCL cited his records for games with at least 20 points and consecutive games with at least 10 points, while noting Falco’s 1-1 start.
Gytis Radzevicius of defending champions Rytas Vilnius was placed at No. 10. The article said Rytas were 1-1 and presented Radzevicius as a current team MVP; its comments about a possible future winning record were predictions, not results.
A guide, not an official award ranking
The BCL said its MVP Race checkpoints are intended to track potential candidates ahead of the season’s final weekend in May and are not official. Its stated criteria include team record, a player’s contribution, individual numbers and performance in high-pressure moments.
The published article also referred to past MVPs who reached the Final Four and played important roles for their teams. The checkpoint itself does not establish who will win the award or who will qualify for the Final Four.
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The report is based on the Basketball Champions League’s Season 11 MVP Race checkpoint published October 23, 2026; the standings and player notes above reflect that snapshot only.
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