Budućnost VOLI and Igokea m:tel Seek First Top 8 Win in Podgorica Clash
Round 2 of the Top 8 stage brings an intriguing clash to Podgorica on Sunday, where Budućnost VOLI will host Igokea m:tel, with both teams eager to secure their first win in this phase of the competition.
(Photo: Buducnost VOLI/Filip Roganovic)
2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Top 8 Round 2, Sunday, 8 March 2026:
BUDUĆNOST VOLI - IGOKEA M:TEL
Where? Morača Sports Hall, Podgorica
When? 17:00
Story of the Game: Round 2 of the Top 8 stage brings an intriguing clash to Podgorica on Sunday, where Budućnost VOLI will host Igokea m:tel, with both teams eager to secure their first win in this phase of the competition.
Neither side managed to start the Top 8 stage the way they had hoped. Budućnost VOLI opened the stage with a tough away game against Partizan Mozzart Bet, where they suffered a defeat in the derby clash in Belgrade. Meanwhile, Igokea m:tel also began their Top 8 journey on the road and came up short against Crvena zvezda Meridianbet.
With both teams now looking to bounce back, Sunday’s matchup in Podgorica becomes extremely important as they attempt to keep pace with the rest of the Top 8 contenders.
History, however, strongly favors the home side. Igokea m:tel have never defeated Budućnost VOLI in Podgorica. The two teams have faced each other 14 times in the Montenegrin capital, and Budućnost VOLI have emerged victorious on all 14 occasions, making the venue one of the toughest possible challenges for the Laktaši squad.
Match-up in focus: Yogi Ferrell vs Nathaniel Pierre-Louis.
One of the key battles in this game will take place at the point guard position, where Yogi Ferrell and Nathaniel Pierre-Louis are expected to lead their respective teams.
Ferrell has been one of the driving forces behind Budućnost VOLI this season. The experienced guard is currently the team’s top scorer with 15.5 points per game, combining scoring ability with playmaking and leadership in the backcourt.
On the other side, Nathaniel Pierre-Louis has quickly become one of the most important players for Igokea m:tel since joining the team. The dynamic guard immediately made an impact in Laktaši colors, scoring in double figures in each of the seven games he has played so far, making him the team’s primary offensive weapon.
Head-to-Head Score in ABA: In total 22:6; In Podgorica 14:0.
