Mouhammadou Jaiteh named co-MVP of EuroLeague quarter-finals Game 2

After a perfect performance against FC Barcelona, Mouhammadou Jaiteh (2.11 m, 30 years) was named co-MVP of Game 2 of the EuroLeague quarter-finals. The French center shares this honor with Shane Larkin, Anadolu Efes Istanbul’s point guard, who holds the record for most MVP of the round awards.

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Apr 26, 2025

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Jaiteh dominates against Barcelona

For the first time in his EuroLeague career, Mouhammadou Jaiteh earned the MVP of the round award. During AS Monaco’s decisive victory over FC Barcelona (92-79), the French big man played a perfect game, scoring 20 points on 9/9 two-point shooting, 2/2 free throws, along with 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 assist in less than 16 minutes. His performance index rating of 27, which equals his personal best in the competition, earned him this honor shared with Shane Larkin.

Shane Larkin of Anadolu Efes and Mam Jaiteh of AS Monaco shared MVP honors for Game 2 each posting a PIR of 27 👏

Larkin led a comeback win over Panathinaikos with 20 points, while Jaiteh scored 20 points on perfect 9/9 shooting in Monaco’s victory against FC Barcelona 🔥 pic.twitter.com/sXmTxLQO8l

— Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) April 26, 2025

For his part, Anadolu Efes Istanbul’s American guard led his team to a comeback victory (76-79) on Panathinaikos’ court, with 20 points (1/2 on two-pointers, 4/6 on three-pointers, 6/7 free throws), 5 assists, 3 rebounds, and 1 steal. Larkin, who now has 19 MVP of the round awards – an absolute record – wins this distinction for the second time this season.

Behind them, Nigel Hayes-Davis (Fenerbahçe) also shined with a performance index rating of 26 in his team’s victory against Paris Basketball (89-72). Finally, another Monaco player, Alpha Diallo, and Mario Hezonja (Real Madrid) complete the top 5 players of Game 2, each with a performance index rating of 24.

Monaco close of the 3rd quarter with a HUGE flush from Mam Jaiteh 🔨#MotorolaMagicMoments I @Moto pic.twitter.com/Pq58wY1KNw

— Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) April 25, 2025