The Leaders Cup is underway

Published on February 20, 2026

IT’S TIME ! Paris Basketball kicks off its Leaders Cup campaign this Friday at 9 p.m. against JL Bourg. A quarterfinal that feels like the Betclic ÉLITE semifinals.

Will our crazy streak of 10 consecutive wins against JL continue ? We’ll find out tonight at the Futuroscope arena in a single-elimination game. Because in this unique Leaders Cup format, even the slightest setback can be fatal !

Paris is on a roll, fresh off two consecutive away wins against FC Barcelona and Saint-Quentin. Nadir Hifi excels in every aspect of elite point guard play, Lamar Stevens is unstoppable once he gets going, Jared Rhoden keeps putting up increasingly impressive dunks… And the entire Parisian team continues to improve.

Facing them is a JL team that is struggling more. Jeremiah Hill’s team remains tied for first place in their EuroCup group thanks to a style of play directly inspired by Tuomas Iisalo. This matchup, filled with passive players, promises to be explosive !

Head to our social media channels to experience the highlights of Paris Basketball vs. JL Bourg. The game will also be broadcast on DAZN and L’Équipe.