Fenerbahçe, Bourg-en-Bresse, Olimpia Milano, and EuroLeague star Nigel Hayes-Davis or specific honorees headline the One Team awards for the 2025–26 season, as recognized by Euroleague Basketball’s corporate social responsibility program. The annual accolades celebrate clubs and individuals utilizing basketball as a tool for social inclusion and community development across Europe.
Euroleague Basketball announced the winners of the One Team initiative, honoring clubs and community ambassadors for their dedication to marginalized groups. The program, active across Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup clubs, partners with local NGOs and community organizations to deliver sports-based social impact.
Fenerbahçe Beko Istanbul earned recognition for its sustained community outreach through the One Team project, implementing tailored basketball sessions for children with special needs and disadvantaged youth in Turkey. The club’s ongoing collaboration with local social institutions forms a core pillar of its social responsibility framework.
In France, JL Bourg-en-Bresse captured honors for its dynamic community programming, expanding its local footprint through inclusive coaching and integration initiatives. The club’s efforts focus on using sport to bridge socioeconomic gaps within the Ain department.
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan also took home top honors for its structured social inclusion workshops conducted throughout Lombardy. The Italian club’s One Team coaches work closely with vulnerable youth demographics, leveraging the reach of Serie A and EuroLeague basketball to foster positive behavioral changes and community engagement.
Individual recognition within the broader One Team ecosystem regularly highlights players and ambassadors who champion the cause. Programs run continuously throughout the EuroLeague and EuroCup calendar, offering participants a safe, structured environment to develop social and athletic skills.
Euroleague Basketball will officially recognize the winning clubs and initiatives during formal ceremonies scheduled across the remaining fixtures of the 2025–26 continental season.
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