EuroCup, Thomas Kennedy named Round 2 MVP after 26-point performance

08/10/202612:46

London Lions center Thomas Kennedy earns EuroCup Round 2 MVP honors after posting 26 points and a PIR of 34 against Tenerife

London Lions center Thomas Kennedy has been named BKT EuroCup Round 2 MVP. He finished with 26 points, 8 rebounds and a PIR of 34 in an 89-77 win over Tenerife.

Kennedy shot 12-of-13 from two-point range, posting the highest PIR among players on winning teams. He is the first London player to earn Round MVP honors since Matt Morgan in Round 2 of the 2023-24 season.

Riga Zelli’s Tony Perkins posted the highest PIR overall with 39, collecting 35 points and 6 steals in an 87-86 loss to Rostock. Marko Simonovic also stood out with 21 points, 7 rebounds and a PIR of 33 in Roma Basketball’s win over Lietkabelis.

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