FIBA Europe Cup: Cibona arrives in Dijon seeking a spot in the next round

Early this Monday morning, KK Cibona set off for the charming city of Dijon, France. On Tuesday, November 11th at 8:00 PM, they will face JDA Dijon in a high-stakes Round 5 matchup of FIBA Europe Cup Group J. The mission for the "Wolves" is clear: a victory would mathematically secure their qualification for the second round of the competition.

Group J standings and stakes

Currently, Cibona sits in a strong position with a 3:1 record, while Dijon stands at 2:2. Although the French side had a slow start to the season, they have shown signs of resurgence lately, indicating a physically demanding and exciting contest. While a win confirms progress, two potential losses could complicate the path to further European success.

Ivan Rudež: "A physical challenge awaits"

Head coach Ivan Rudež is fully aware of the opponent's quality. "Dijon was projected as the group favorite from the start. They started slowly, but they are bouncing back. It is a huge challenge to play physically on their home court. They have two dominant guards, a wealth of experience, and athletic forwards. They possess the versatility to play with different lineups. We will give our best, and I hope our fans will support us via TV," said Rudež.

Borna Katanović: "Full of confidence"

Optimism is high within the squad, especially following their recent domestic victory over Cedevita. Borna Katanović, one of the heroes of that match, stated: "A demanding game against a quality side like Dijon awaits us. They have strong players at every position, are well-coached, and are excellent shooters. It will be tough, but the atmosphere in the team is great. We are going there full of confidence and believe in another victory."

How to watch

Fans can follow the action live through the following channels:

Live broadcast on MaxSport.

Official FIBA YouTube channel (FIBA Europe Cup – Dijon vs Cibona).