Nigel Hayes-Davis has become the hero of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul’s 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague journey, earning the Final Four MVP award after an outstanding performance in the championship game against AS Monaco.
A Championship to Remember in Abu Dhabi
- Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul defeated AS Monaco 81-70 in the EuroLeague Final at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi.
- This win marks Fenerbahce’s second EuroLeague title, their first since 2017.
- Hayes-Davis was central to the victory, scoring 23 points and grabbing 9 rebounds, with additional contributions of 1 assist, 2 steals, and 1 block.
- His performance earned him the highest Performance Index Rating (PIR) of 30 in the game.
Calm Under Pressure, Perfect at the Line
Despite shooting just 4 of 13 from the field, Hayes-Davis made up for it by going a perfect 14 of 14 from the free-throw line, showing composure and leadership in a high-pressure final.
Big Impact Throughout the Final Four
In the semifinal against defending champions Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, Hayes-Davis played a key role with:
- 7 points
- 3 rebounds
- 5 assists
- 2 blocks
- 0 turnovers
His all-around contributions helped Fenerbahce overcome one of the toughest opponents in the competition.
A New Name in Fenerbahce’s Hall of Fame
Hayes-Davis now joins Ekpe Udoh in Fenerbahce’s history books. Udoh was the MVP when the club first won the EuroLeague title in 2017. Now, Hayes-Davis adds his name to that legacy as the driving force behind the 2025 championship run.
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