Galatasaray captures Eurocup crown

Galatasaray Odeabank Istanbul is the 2016 Eurocup champion! Galatasaray held off a stiff challenge in the final minute to defeat Strasbourg 78-67 at a sold-out Abdi Ipekci Sports Hall and win the first continental trophy in the club’s 105-year history. Strasbourg won the opening leg of the two-game, total points series 66-62 in France and entered the final minute of regulation down 2 points on aggregate, but Galatasaray scored the final 5 points, including a steal and layup by Sinan Guler in the closing seconds, to win the series by a total score of 140-133. Stephane Lasme was voted Eurocup Finals MVP after posting 16 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks for the winners. Errick McCollum also scored 16, while Guler tallied 14 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals and Blake Schilb added 11 points. Mardy Collins paced Strasbourg with 16 points and 5 assists and Louis Campbell scored 10.