Bastien Vautier has shown a marked improvement in his performance after managing only 3 points during his team's narrow loss at La Corogne in the Liga Endesa last Sunday, where the game went into overtime and ended 104-101. His recent efforts helped his team, the Basque club, secure a decisive victory against Igokea in the first round of the group phase of the Basketball Champions League (BCL), with a score of 92-79. The match took place in Laktaši, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Vautier, a former EuroLeague player, demonstrated his experience by scoring 19 points on 8 out of 13 shots and grabbing 8 rebounds in 25 minutes. The team, coached by Jaume Ponsarnau, played this match without two key players, Tryggvi Hlinason and Darrun Hilliard, who were both sidelined due to injuries. With a smaller rotation, Vautier provided a crucial offensive boost with his 19 points, while the team also excelled in long-range shooting, converting 12 of their 28 three-point attempts. Additionally, the Basques showed strong ball movement, recording 26 key passes and committing only 6 turnovers, compared to Igokea's 12. This balanced play contributed to their first victory in group G of the BCL. Vautier's previous game had ended with a missed opportunity. In the Liga Endesa match at La Corogne, the Basque team had forced overtime after Darrun Hilliard's last-second three-point shot in regulation. However, during the extra time, the Basques had two chances to extend the game further, including one for Vautier, who had only 1.1 seconds to shoot but failed to find the basket. This time, however, he made up for that missed chance by scoring 19 points against Igokea, a significant improvement from his previous 3 points. The French center's performance highlights his ability to adapt and contribute when his team needs him most, especially in high-stakes competitions like the BCL. His return to form is a positive development for the Basque team as they continue their campaign in the group phase.