TJ Shorts has been named the 2025-26 EuroLeague Play-In MVP. The award recognizes the Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens point guard for his key role in the win over AS Monaco, a result that sent the Greek side into the playoffs.
In the official Euroleague Basketball press release, Shorts was identified as the player with the highest PIR among those whose teams advanced to the postseason. Against Monaco, he posted 21 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 3 fouls drawn and zero turnovers, finishing with a 24 PIR in the 87-79 victory.
It is the second straight Play-In MVP award for Shorts. Last season, he earned the same recognition after leading Paris Basketball into the playoffs. After the game, Shorts said it was a huge performance for both himself and the team, adding that everything finally clicked at the right moment.
The press release also highlighted the other top individual marks from the play-in round: Mike James scored 25 points against Panathinaikos, Jaron Blossomgame grabbed 10 rebounds against Barcelona, and James also handed out 10 assists. But the headline award belongs to TJ Shorts, the player who delivered for Panathinaikos when it mattered most.
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