Top100 Euroleague Players: The Top 10
The regular season will begin on October 12, it's time to find out the top100!
Introduction
These rankings are both a subjective list (that will create disagreements and differing opinions) and a sort of 'Euroleague guide'.
N.B. Sergio Llull was not included in the list because he's probably out for the season; Tyrese Rice was not included in the list because he's still on the market and he is not in the plans of the team for the upcoming season.
Criteria
Player's value;
Team's value;
Player's role and impact in the team;
Player's potential;
Last year numbers and injuries.
#10 ADAM HANGA (SF, BARCELONA)
A very athletic wing who's actively involved in all areas of the game: he can score from behind the arc, drive to the basket, create to for the teammates...and he's also the reigning defensive player of the year.
He's Barcelona's best player both ends.
#9 KYLE HINES (C, CSKA MOSCOW)
Three time Euroleague champion, by far the best undersized big man in the league.
Dynamic defender who can switch at least four positions, one of those players that big teams need to win titles.
#8 GEORGIOS PRINTEZIS (PF, OLYMPIACOS)
A master of the game in the low post: he's got many moves, finishes with both hands, and a very good perception of the space.
He's still the best power forward in the league.
#7 JAN VESELY (PF/C, FENERBAHCE)
Terrific physical tools. This year, without Udoh, his role is going to be even more pivotal in Fenerbahce.
He needs to present better percentages in free throws in order to be even more reliable offensively.
#6 LUKA DONCIC (SG/SF, REAL MADRID)
A legitimate candidate to go to #1 in the 2018 NBA Draft and, with the loss of Sergio Llull, the leader (at only 18 yeard old).
A strong candidate to finish the season leading Real Madrid in points, rebounds and assists.
#5 ALEXEY SHVED (SG, KHIMKI)
A guard with a big body who does not lack in speed and who can function as a creator as well as an executioner.
Probably the most talented guy in the league.
#4 SERGIO RODRIGUEZ (PG, CSKA MOSCOW)
An amazing ball handler and an offensive threat all over the floor: an artist of the pick and roll.
'chacho' gives Cska a different (but not worse) look at the point guard position.
#3 BRADLEY WANAMAKER (PG/SG, FENERBAHCE)
A modern combo guard who can play in both backcourt position.
In offense he has the full package: a capable playmaker with a strong 1vs1, he improved outside shooting (39 3P% and 145 3PA).
#2 VASSILIS SPANOULIS (PG/SG, OLYMPIACOS)
Still one of top scorer in the league, he's definitely the most clutch player in Europe in recent years.
He's always able to elevate his game during the playoffs and the Final Four.
#1 NANDO DE COLO (PG/SG, CSKA MOSCOW)
The king of offensive efficiency: De Colo is the only player to shoot at least 50% for field goalds, 40% for three pointers and 90% for free throws in each of the past three seasons.
With the departure of Bogdanovic and Teodosic, and with Llull probably out for the season, he's certainly the #1.
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These rankings are both a subjective list (that will create disagreements and differing opinions) and a sort of 'Euroleague guide'.
N.B. Sergio Llull was not included in the list because he's probably out for the season; Tyrese Rice was not included in the list because he's still on the market and he is not in the plans of the team for the upcoming season.
Criteria
Player's value;
Team's value;
Player's role and impact in the team;
Player's potential;
Last year numbers and injuries.
#10 ADAM HANGA (SF, BARCELONA)
A very athletic wing who's actively involved in all areas of the game: he can score from behind the arc, drive to the basket, create to for the teammates...and he's also the reigning defensive player of the year.
He's Barcelona's best player both ends.
#9 KYLE HINES (C, CSKA MOSCOW)
Three time Euroleague champion, by far the best undersized big man in the league.
Dynamic defender who can switch at least four positions, one of those players that big teams need to win titles.
#8 GEORGIOS PRINTEZIS (PF, OLYMPIACOS)
A master of the game in the low post: he's got many moves, finishes with both hands, and a very good perception of the space.
He's still the best power forward in the league.
#7 JAN VESELY (PF/C, FENERBAHCE)
Terrific physical tools. This year, without Udoh, his role is going to be even more pivotal in Fenerbahce.
He needs to present better percentages in free throws in order to be even more reliable offensively.
#6 LUKA DONCIC (SG/SF, REAL MADRID)
A legitimate candidate to go to #1 in the 2018 NBA Draft and, with the loss of Sergio Llull, the leader (at only 18 yeard old).
A strong candidate to finish the season leading Real Madrid in points, rebounds and assists.
#5 ALEXEY SHVED (SG, KHIMKI)
A guard with a big body who does not lack in speed and who can function as a creator as well as an executioner.
Probably the most talented guy in the league.
#4 SERGIO RODRIGUEZ (PG, CSKA MOSCOW)
An amazing ball handler and an offensive threat all over the floor: an artist of the pick and roll.
'chacho' gives Cska a different (but not worse) look at the point guard position.
#3 BRADLEY WANAMAKER (PG/SG, FENERBAHCE)
A modern combo guard who can play in both backcourt position.
In offense he has the full package: a capable playmaker with a strong 1vs1, he improved outside shooting (39 3P% and 145 3PA).
#2 VASSILIS SPANOULIS (PG/SG, OLYMPIACOS)
Still one of top scorer in the league, he's definitely the most clutch player in Europe in recent years.
He's always able to elevate his game during the playoffs and the Final Four.
#1 NANDO DE COLO (PG/SG, CSKA MOSCOW)
The king of offensive efficiency: De Colo is the only player to shoot at least 50% for field goalds, 40% for three pointers and 90% for free throws in each of the past three seasons.
With the departure of Bogdanovic and Teodosic, and with Llull probably out for the season, he's certainly the #1.
FROM 20 TO 11
FROM 30 TO 21
FROM 40 TO 31
FROM 50 TO 41
FROM 60 TO 51
FROM 70 TO 61
FROM 80 TO 71
FROM 90 TO 81
FROM 100 TO 91