The ABA Super Cup 2023 is underway and the first match of the tournament will see Partizan NIS take on Mega Basket on Monday, September 18, 2023. The match will be played at the Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Serbia and will start at 6:00 PM local time (9:30 PM IST).
Partizan NIS: A strong contender for the title
Partizan NIS are one of the most successful teams in the history of the ABA League, having won seven titles and four Super Cups. They finished second in the regular season last year, behind Crvena Zvezda, and reached the semifinals of the playoffs, where they lost to Buducnost VOLI.
Partizan NIS have a balanced and experienced squad, led by coach Sasa Filipovski. They have retained most of their key players from last season, such as Kevin Punter, James Nunnally, Ognjen Jaramaz, Rashawn Thomas, and Uros Plavsic. They have also added some new faces, such as Danilo Andjusic, Bogoljub Markovic, and Nikola Jankovic.
Partizan NIS are expected to be one of the main challengers for the ABA Super Cup 2023 title, as they have a deep and versatile roster that can play different styles of basketball. They will be aiming to start their campaign on a positive note by beating Mega Basket in their opening match.
Mega Basket: A young and talented team with a lot to prove
Mega Basket are one of the youngest and most exciting teams in the ABA League, as they have a reputation for producing some of the best talents in Europe. They finished fourth in the regular season last year, behind Partizan NIS, and reached the quarterfinals of the playoffs, where they lost to Crvena Zvezda.
Mega Basket have a dynamic and talented squad, coached by Vladimir Jovanovic. They have lost some of their star players from last season, such as Filip Petrusev, Marko Simonovic, and Karlo Matkovic, who have moved to bigger clubs or entered the NBA draft. However, they have also signed some promising youngsters, such as Timotej Malovec, Aleksa Milenkovic, Nikola Djurisic, and Luka Cerovina.
Mega Basket are not expected to be among the favorites for the ABA Super Cup 2023 title, as they have a relatively inexperienced and unproven roster that may struggle against stronger opponents. However, they will be hoping to surprise everyone with their fast and fearless basketball and cause some upsets along the way.
Dream11 Team Prediction: PAZ vs MES
Based on the current form and performance of both teams, here is a possible Dream11 team prediction for PAZ vs MES match:
- Keeper – Aleksa Milenkovic
- Batsmen – Kevin Punter ©, James Nunnally (vc), Timotej Malovec
- All-rounders – Danilo Andjusic, Ognjen Jaramaz
- Bowlers – Uros Plavsic, Bogoljub Markovic
This Dream11 team prediction is based on our analysis and research. You can make your own changes according to your preferences and risk appetite.
