Alimpijevic to Fans: Nearly Half the Arena Was Empty After Besiktas Win

Coach reaction and match highlights

Besiktas beat Ulm 97-76 in the EuroCup, and coach Dusan Alimpijevic said the win didn’t come easy — especially just 48 hours after a tough, full-house game against Fenerbahce. He praised his players for their effort and pointed to the numbers that showed strong team play: holding Ulm to six three-pointers, grabbing 13 offensive rebounds and finishing with 28 assists.

Alimpijevic admitted preparing for the game was difficult but was pleased with how the team executed. Those stats, he said, were proof they played good, collective basketball despite the short turnaround.

Attendance message and what’s next

The coach also had a blunt message for the supporters. After a sold‑out match two days earlier, nearly half the arena was empty for this game. He urged the Besiktas community to decide what kind of team they want to be behind — fighting for big goals like EuroCup qualification means fans need to be there for every game, not just the marquee nights.

Alimpijevic thanked the fans who did make it, saying their energy helped drive the team’s performance. With the next three games on the road and a crucial push for direct quarter-final qualification underway, he stressed the importance of steady support.

Besiktas’ next fixture is an away match against Galatasaray in the Turkish Super League.