Still Valuable, Nando De Colo Confirms with Fenerbahçe in Bologna

Already impressive in his first European outing in his new colors, Nando De Colo (6’5″, 38 years old) confirmed his form this Wednesday, January 21st. In Bologna, the French guard brought his experience and efficiency in an important victory for Fenerbahçe, despite being heavily depleted, against a Virtus team reputed to be almost untouchable at home.

Bologna’da kazanıyoruz! 💪

Tebrikler Fenerbahçe Beko! 👏

Maç Sonucu | Virtus Bologna 🆚 Fenerbahçe Beko: 80-85

Skor dağılımımız: Horton-Tucker 28, Biberovic 15, De Colo 12, Jantunen 8, Hall 7, Onuralp 6, Birch 4, Melih 3, Bacot 2. #YellowLegacy pic.twitter.com/HzQs47z1d1

— Fenerbahçe Beko (@FBBasketbol) January 21, 2026

Still Has It: Nando De Colo

In a complicated context for the Istanbul club, deprived of many key players, Nando De Colo held his own. In 23 minutes, the French player compiled 12 points on 5/9 shooting, 1 rebound and 2 assists. Without forcing things, he brought scoring, management and serenity in key moments, confirming that he remains a reliable value on the EuroLeague stage.

Nando DE COLO

Nando DE COLO

12

PTS

1

REB

2

AST

BOL

8085

FEN

A Fenerbahçe Comeback

Down 47-40 at halftime after a first half marked by the accuracy of Carsen Edwards, who scored 19 points at the break (35 total), Fenerbahçe completely changed face after halftime. The Turkish team tightened its defense, limiting Virtus to only 33 points in the second half, to claim a character victory on the floor of Virtus Arena.

Carsen EDWARDS

Carsen EDWARDS

35

PTS

2

REB

2

AST

BOL

8085

FEN

Without Wade Baldwin, Bonzie Colson, Scottie Wilbekin, Arturs Zagars, Brandon Boston Jr. and newcomer Chris Silva, the defending champion could count on an immense Talen Horton-Tucker. The American posted a personal EuroLeague record with 28 points, including several decisive buckets in money time.

TH3 DAGGER⚡️#EveryGameMatters pic.twitter.com/6loFTrNQIM

— EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) January 21, 2026

Defense as Signature

The turning point of the game came in the third quarter, where Virtus went more than seven minutes without scoring a single basket. This sequence symbolized Fenerbahçe’s defensive surge, perfectly orchestrated despite the absence of its starting point guard.

Off the bench, Tarik Biberovic also embodied this awakening. Silent in the first half, he scored 15 points after the break, including 10 in the final quarter, while also making an impact on the other end of the floor.

A Victory That Counts in the Standings

Thanks to this 85-80 victory, Fenerbahçe now boasts a record of 15 wins and 7 losses and has won six of its last seven games, settling into second place in the EuroLeague standings before hosting Baskonia. Meanwhile, Virtus Bologna falls to 10 wins and 11 losses.

For Nando De Colo, this new performance confirms a quick and successful integration into a squad that, even when weakened, showed the true face of a contender.