Cholet Basket targets a fourth victory across all competitions when it hosts German side RASTA Vechta on Wednesday, October 14, in the Basketball Champions League, BeBasket reported. The Group F fixture tips off at 20:00 local time (18:00 UTC) at La Meilleraie, with live streaming available via Courtside 1891 and DAZN.
Contrasting European Starts in Group F
The French club enters the continental matchup riding a wave of domestic and European momentum. Fabrice Lefrançois’s squad opened their BCL campaign with an offensive masterclass against Hapoël Holon before securing a dominant weekend victory over Élan Béarnais in the Betclic Élite. Those results followed an authoritative road win against SLUC Nancy, establishing a three-match winning run.
RASTA Vechta arrives in western France searching for an immediate rebound on the European stage. The German visitors suffered a heavy 96-64 defeat against Spartak Subotica during their opening Group F fixture. Vechta subsequently steadied its form in the Bundesliga over the weekend, outlasting Ulm 97-92 in an overtime thriller fueled by a 26-point performance from guard Matt Lewis.
Familiar Faces in the RASTA Vechta Roster
Vechta advanced to the regular season by sweeping through four qualification rounds against Denizli, Benfica, Promitheas, and Dziki Warszawa. While outsiders in Group F on paper, the German roster features veteran center Tibor Pleiss alongside a distinct contingent of players with prior experience in the French championship. Former Le Mans guard Matt Lewis, alongside Armaan Franklin and D’Mitrik Trice, returns to France aiming to leverage their familiarity with hostile French arenas like La Meilleraie.
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Youth Movement and Injury Concerns for Cholet
Cholet’s strong run has been powered by a blend of experienced core players and emerging young talent. Forward Mohamed Diarra earned a spot in the BCL Team of the Week after pouring in 23 points against Hapoël Holon. Meanwhile, 17-year-old prospect Amadou Fall continues to carve out a role, contributing 15 points in European action followed by eight points against Pau-Lacq-Orthez.
The hosts face a significant hurdle in the paint following the loss of team captain and center Miralem Halilovic. Medical evaluations confirmed a finger fracture for the Bosnian big man following the Holon victory, sidelining him for several weeks and prompting Cholet management to scour the market for a medical replacement. Frontcourt production from Lynn Kidd and Digué Diawara—who combined for 17 points over the weekend—remains paramount as the team navigates his absence.
Broadcast Details and Coverage
Basketball fans seeking to follow the action can access live coverage through Courtside 1891, FIBA’s digital streaming platform integrated within DAZN’s subscription offerings. The service handles broadcasts for all French clubs competing in the Basketball Champions League throughout the 2026-2027 season.
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