MATCH OF THE ROUND: Regional Heavyweights Face Off in Ljubljana – Cedevita Olimpija vs. Budućnost VOLI

2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group B Round 15, Saturday, 17 January 2026:

CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA - BUDUĆNOST VOLI

Where? Stožice Arena, Ljubljana

When? 20:00

Story of the Game: This week’s Match of the Round brings together two regional heavyweights, as Cedevita Olimpija host Budućnost VOLI in a crucial showdown that could have a major impact on the battle for the top spot in Group B.

Cedevita Olimpija enter the game with an overall record of 10-3 and strong form throughout the season. However, their momentum was slightly slowed last weekend by an unexpected defeat in Vienna, a result that came as a surprise in Ljubljana. Despite that setback, the Dragons remain one of the most consistent teams in the league and will be eager to respond in front of their home crowd.

On the other side, Budućnost VOLI arrive in Ljubljana with a 10-2 record and plenty of confidence, riding a six-game winning streak in the AdmiralBet ABA League. The Podgorica side have been steadily building their form and look increasingly dangerous as the season progresses, especially with their balanced approach on both ends of the floor.

Adding extra intrigue to this clash is the fact that both teams gained valuable momentum during the week, each securing convincing victories in the BKT EuroCup. Those performances further underlined their quality and raised expectations ahead of this high-profile AdmiralBet ABA League duel.

Match-up in Focus: A key individual battle to watch will be between Umoja Gibson and Yogi Ferrell. Gibson has been the offensive leader for Cedevita Olimpija this season, averaging 15.9 points per game and providing constant scoring pressure. Ferrell, meanwhile, leads Budućnost VOLI with 13.2 points per game, combining scoring efficiency with experience and composure in big moments.

Head-to-Head Score in ABA: In total 3:10; In Ljubljana 2:4.