Two seasons ago, T.J. Shorts took home the EuroCup MVP award. A year later, Jared Harper of Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem claimed the honor. Who will emerge this season? So far, one name standing among the chief candidates through sheer dominance is Daron Fatts Russell.

Russell enters his team’s Round 10 game against Bahcesehir College Istanbul atop the EuroCup scoring charts with an average of 22 points per game. He’s also tied for second in PIR (21.6) and assists (6.7 apg.) and stands alone in three-pointers made (3.1).

What connects Shorts, Harper, and Russell beyond EuroCup dominance? They are all undersized guards, standing 1.80 meters or less, who consistently defy expectations, face adversity head-on, and go deep into their bag of tricks night after night.

Nicknamed “Fatts” by his mot

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