Malik Thomas has been the engine in Aalst's recent surge — 24.2 points per game on a 62.4 TIB Efficiency rating that stands well clear of most guards in the BNXT League right now. He'll walk into a Mons side built around Kylian Mpete's steadier offensive workload: 20.2 PPG at 48 TIB Efficiency, with the playmaking touch (2 APG) to run the offense through multiple options. Thomas's scoring volume and floor rating make him the sharper individual matchup, but Mons won't be without answers. Mpete's ball-moving — rare for a scorer carrying that kind of load — could strain Aalst's perimeter defense if Mons finds rhythm from distance. The BNXT League fixture tips off in about three hours. Follow it live.