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Four storylines to follow at the 2026 ENBL VIMODROM Final Four
Four teams from Germany, Poland, Romania and the United Kingdom will play for the 2026 Europen North Basketball league`s title on April 22-23 at the Stadthalle Weissenfels. Here are the main storylines. CSO Voluntari chasing second title In April 2025, CSO Voluntari became the first team in ENBL history to play in consecutive Final Fours and – after their epic semifinal 107-103 win over Inter Bratislava – in consecutive finals. The Romanian club with a Latvian playcaller Ain
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13 hours ago3 min read


Bogićević, Ioan, Legovich and Otten: know your Final Four coaches
Dan Ioan and Ainars Bagatskis at the 2025 Glasora Final Four ENBL VIMODROM Final Four 2026 presents head coaches of the participating teams. Milenko "Mikica" Bogićević | SYNTAINICS MBC Experienced Serbian coach took the coaching reins on February 16, 2026, succeeding his predecessor, Italian playcaller Marco Ramondino. SYNTAINICS MBC sports director Silvano Poropat – a former Weissenfels head coach in periods between 2011 and 2021 – was an interim coach from January 27 until
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6 days ago4 min read


2026 quarterfinals: last piece in the Final Four puzzle
The 2026 ENBL quarterfinals will conclude on Thursday, April 9, as the 2025 champions CSO Voluntari host Riga Zelli. Playoff experience : CSO Voluntari are seeking their third straight Final Four appearance, this time with a head coach Dan Ioan at the steering wheel. Ainars Bagatskis and CSO Voluntari reached the 2024 Final Four in their debut season and advanced to final where they fall at the hands of the hosts – the Danish champions Bakken Bears Aarhus. A year later CSO Vo
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Apr 93 min read


2026 quarterfinals: Riga Zelli to face the champions on Easter Sunday
The 2026 ENBL quarterfinals continue on Easter Sunday, April 5. Riga Zelli will host the 2025 champions CSO Voluntari. Riga Zelli vs CSO Voluntari Playoff experience : CSO Voluntari are seeking their third straight Final Four appearance, this time with a head coach Dan Ioan at the steering wheel. Ainars Bagatskis and CSO Voluntari reached the 2024 Final Four in their debut season and advanced to final where they fall at the hands of the hosts – the Danish champions Bakken Bea
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Apr 53 min read


Soaring into history: welcome, Newcastle Eagles!
The 2025 finalists – Newcastle Eagles – return to play in the European North Basketball league. “We are delighted to be returning to...
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Aug 1, 20254 min read


National team vibes and international stars: welcome, Gimle Basket!
Gimle Basket is the second club from Norway to play in the European North Basketball league. When it comes to basketball, Bergen is...
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Jul 24, 20252 min read


Summon the heroes: welcome again, CSO Voluntari!
The 2025 Champions – CSO Voluntari – will continue to play in the European North Basketball league. Bucharest club is fresh off a most...
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Jul 1, 20253 min read


CSO Voluntari make history, Mike Caffey is MVP
Mike Caffey scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half to lead CSO Voluntari past Newcastle Eagles, 95-82, and to the 2025 ENBL...
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Apr 10, 20253 min read


Time to make history: CSO Voluntari and Newcastle Eagles eyeing European glory
A new European North Basketball league Champion will be crowned on Wednesday, April 9, at the Gopass arena in western Slovakia. CSO...
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Apr 9, 20253 min read


Shock and awe: Kodi Justice makes a game winning three pointer to end Inter 10-0 streak
CSO Voluntari wasted a 23 points lead but scored five points in the last 8.1 seconds to defeat heroic Inter Bratislava, 107-103, and advance to the 2025 ENBL final on Tuesday, April 8, at the iconic Gopass arena in western Slovakia. Players of the game In a game filled with outstanding performances, one shot outlived the others. CSO Voluntari trailed by one point and had one full possession with 24 seconds left, 102-103. Kodi Justice (Arizona State) outsmarted defender and re
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Apr 8, 20252 min read


Four storylines to follow at the 2025 Glasora Final Four
Four teams from Poland, Romania, Slovakia and United Kingdom will play for the 2025 European North Basketball league`s title on April 8-9...
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Apr 8, 20254 min read


Bagatskis, Naglič, Steutel and Szablowski: the stars line up
Ainars Bagatskis, February 16, 2025. Photo: CSO Voluntari 2025 ENBL Glasora Final Four is marked by an excellent line up of coaches,...
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Apr 1, 20254 min read


Back to back! CSO Voluntari return to the Final Four
Top notch shooting and depth propelled CSO Voluntari past Legia Warszawa, 102-87, and into the second consecutive Final Four on Tuesday,...
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Mar 18, 20252 min read


Madness continues with decisive games in Bucharest, Bratislava and Newcastle
The 2025 European North basketball league playoffs continue on Tuesday, March 18, with three games across three time zones. CSO Voluntari...
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Mar 17, 20255 min read


CSO Voluntari one step closer to the Final Four
CSO Voluntari used three runs to punish Legia Warszawa turnovers and defeated the home team, 95-81, in the first game of the 2025 ENBL...
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Mar 6, 20252 min read


Staying alive: Basket Brno face a must win game against Legia Warszawa
There are three games scheduled on Tuesday, January 28. Spartak Pleven are hosting northern rivals CSO Voluntari. Keila Coolbet will face...
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Jan 28, 20255 min read


Four fantastic minutes carry CSO Voluntari away from Tartu Ulikool
CSO Voluntari used a 22-0 run to defeat Tartu Ulikool Maks&Moorits, 113-64, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Gabriela Szabo hall in...
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Jan 7, 20252 min read


CSO Voluntari and Newcastle on the verge of qualification
Two games upcoming on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Newcastle Eagles will secure a playoff berth, if they defeat BK Opava at the Vertu Motors...
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Jan 7, 20253 min read


High flying Newcastle Eagles erase 17 points deficit, end Voluntari 9-0 streak
Newcastle Eagles erased 17 points deficit to post a 84-80 comeback win against excellent CSO Voluntari on Tuesday, December 3, at the...
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Dec 4, 20242 min read


Battle of the Undefeated and British Tuesday
Tuesday, December 3, offers two games. Basket Brno will host Bristol Flyers in the earliest game of the season, while undefeated...
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Dec 2, 20243 min read
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