Jean Montero Named EuroLeague MVP for Round 5

Olympiacos guard Jean Montero has been named the Most Valuable Player of Round 5 in the EuroLeague after an outstanding performance in his team's 102-97 overtime victory over Valencia Basket.

The Dominican guard played a decisive role in Olympiacos' remarkable comeback, scoring 26 points and helping the Greek side recover from a 28-point deficit against his former club.

Montero finished the game with five rebounds, two assists and a performance index rating of 35, the highest of any player in the fifth round. He shot 7-of-9 from two-point range, 1-of-3 from beyond the arc and 9-of-10 from the free-throw line.

Yam Madar of Maccabi Tel Aviv recorded the second-highest rating of the round with 31, despite his team's defeat to Barcelona. Dario Saric of Anadolu Efes and Ante Zizic of Besiktas each finished with a rating of 28.

Montero's performance earned him the individual award after a memorable return to Valencia, where he previously played before joining Olympiacos.