Lior EliyahuMaccabi's forward Lior Eliyahu was named Euroleague MVP for December. 23-year-old averaged 20.3 points per game in December helping his team win all three games and climb the table to the third place in Group A.

The best game of Eliyahu came in a game against Cibona as he scored 24 points, grabbed 17 rebounds and gave 6 assists becoming weeks' MVP.

Israeli giants Maccabi are now looking to fight for the group winner title thanks to impressive performances from Eliyahu.

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