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Festive Zagreb welcomes Dziki and Manchester, SYNTAINICS MBC face Bulls
Three games are to be played on Tuesday, February 3. Dubrava Zagreb will meet Dziki Warszawa a day after Croatian capital hosted a heroes welcome for European bronze winning men`s handball team. Dinamo Zagreb are hosting Manchester Basketball, while the 2025 German Cup winners SYNTAINICS MBC will face HEFTE HELFEN BULLS. Playoff implications : Dziki Warszawa will secure a home court advantage in the first round of playoffs with a win at Dubrava Zagreb. Dubrava Zagreb will mov
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6 hours ago4 min read


Where there`s a `ship, there`s a way: playoffs picture as of January 29, 2026
There are 13 days left until the end of the 2025-2026 regular season. Ten teams from ten countries – Germany, Greece, Romania, Croatia, Poland, the United Kingdom, Czechia, Iceland, Latvia and the Netherlands – have qualified for the 2026 playoffs. Eleven teams are chasing remaining six spots. A five multi way ties have emerged before penultimate week, including a six way tie (3-4), a five way tie (5-2), two three way ties (6-1 and 1-7) and a two way tie (2-5). The three t
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5 days ago4 min read


Dinamo Zagreb score 25 points off turnovers to outlast Brussels Basketball
Ten players scored in double figures as Dinamo Zagreb withstood a comeback attempts by Brussels Basketball to post a 95-92 road win on Tuesday, January 27, at the Complexe Sportif de Neder-Over-Heembeek in the capital of Belgium. Players of the game DeLonnie Hunt once again was the top scorer for Dinamo Zagreb. A former Richmond Spider had 27 points on 8/15 shooting from the field and 9/10 from the charity stripe. Hunt dished out five assists and registered two steals. Imran
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7 days ago2 min read


Zagreb teams to visit Newcastle and Brussels
Two games are to be played on Tuesday, January 27. The 2025 ENBL finalists, Newcastle Eagles, will host Dubrava Zagreb. Brussels Basketball are facing Dinamo Zagreb. Playoff implications : Brussels Basketball will edge closer to the playoffs with a win against Dinamo Zagreb. Dinamo Zagreb have already qualified and may secure a home court advantage in the first round of playoffs with a win at Brussels Basketball. Dubrava Zagreb will edge closer to the playoffs with a win at N
marisnoviks
Jan 273 min read


Playoffs picture as of January 23, 2026
There are 19 days left until the end of the 2025-2026 regular season. Nine clubs have advanced to the 2026 playoffs , including the 2025 German Cup winners SYNTAINICS MBC, the 2025 ENBL champions CSO Voluntari and a two time Greece champions Iraklis BC. The 2025 bronze medalist Dziki Warszawa returned to the playoffs. BK Opava and Donar Groningen qualified for the playoffs in their second attempt. The newcomers include Tindastoll, Dinamo Zagreb and Manchester Basketball. Twel
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Jan 234 min read


Manchester Basketball advance to the 2026 playoffs in their European debut
Manchester Basketball went on a 34-18 run in the fourth quarter to defeat Gimle Basket, 94-72, and advance to the 2026 playoffs on Wednesday, January 21, at the Gimlehallen in Bergen, western Norway. Players of the game Seven Manchester players finished in double figures. Gabe Osabuohien entered game from the bench to finish with 20 points. Canadian player dished out eight assists and registered three steals. Point guard Max Jones had 15 points and four assists. Hallvard Alek
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Jan 212 min read


Playoffs picture as of January 16, 2026
There are 26 days left until the end of the 2025-2026 regular season. It`s time to take a look how teams are placed in the standings, taking into account overall records and winning percentages. Iraklis BC are placed higher than Tindastoll due to a better goal difference: 1.1399 vs 1.1364. Riga Zelli have a weaker goal difference against Spartak Pleven (0.9798 vs 0.9804) but own a head-to-head advantage (1-0, +4). Go+ Peja received a forfeit and have five points out of six po
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Jan 164 min read


Brussels Basketball post a dominant win in Norway
Brussels Basketball continued their playoff push with a convincing 86-65 road win over Gimle Basket on Wednesday, January 14, at the Gimlehallen in Bergen, western Norway. Players of the game Onyeka Joe Agu was the topscorer for Brussels Basketball. Brussels center had 19 points on 9/11 shooting from the field. Agu grabbed a game high 11 rebounds and blocked three shots. Demetric Horton and Jamison Overton added 14 points each. Hallvard Aleksander Venstad Staff scored 19 poin
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Jan 142 min read


TalTech/ALEXELA host champs, home stands for Gimle and Bulls
Three games are to be played on Wednesday, January 14. TalTech/ALEXELA are hosting the 2025 ENBL champions CSO Voluntari. Gimle Basket will face Brussels Basketball. HEFTE HELFEN BULLS are hosting Donar Groningen. Playoff implications : Donar Groningen will qualify for the playoffs with a win at HEFTE HELFEN BULLS. TalTech/ALEXELA vs CSO Voluntari Series history : TalTech/ALEXELA (3-2) will face CSO Voluntari (5-1) for the first time. TalTech/ALEXELA are 2-0 on the home floor
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Jan 143 min read


Norwegian Wednesday: Gimle to host Slovan, Fyllingen Lions at Groningen
Two games are to be played on Wednesday, December 10. Gimle Basket will face the 2025 ENBL semifinalists Slovan Bratislava. Donar Groningen are hosting the 2024 and 2025 Norwegian champions – Fyllingel Lions. Playoff implications : no teams can qualify for the 2026 playoffs today. Gimle Basket vs Slovan Bratislava Series history : Gimle Basket (1-4) will face Slovan Bratislava (2-4) for the first time. Gimle Basket are 1-0 on the home floor after a 76-75 win against Keila Coo
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Dec 10, 20253 min read


Huge night for Czech teams as BK Opava grab 60 rebounds in the Yellow Hell
BK Opava continued their perfect march, grabbed a record high 60 rebounds and defeated Dinamo Zagreb, 94-69, on Wednesday, December 3, at the Hala Opava in eastern Czechia. Players of the game Wesley Person Junior had another great game for BK Opava. October Most Valuable Player scored 27 points on 9/17 shooting from the floor and 4/6 from the free throw line. A former Troy University guard went 5/10 from the three point line. Clevon Brown chipped in with 14 points and eight
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Dec 3, 20252 min read


Tough Calls: December 1, 2025
Photo: Peter Simmons The Tough Calls are sponsored by Fiziocentrs – a well known physiotherapy clinic in Latvia. The videos shown below will help to understand the game, referees and rules. Black 8 drives to the basket and tries to make a shot. Defender White 44 tries to make a foul by pushing before shot. Referees called a foul for an act of shooting by White 44. FIBA OBRI 15.1.2.. FIBA OBRI 15.1.2. The act of shooting on a shot: Begins when the player starts, in the judgeme
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Dec 3, 20253 min read


Back to business: four games in Latvia, Czechia and the UK
Four games are to be played on Wednesday, December 3. The reigning champions CSO Voluntari visit Valmiera Glass ViA. Riga Zelli host BK Olomoucko at the western Latvia town of Saldus, TIPOFF AT 19 local time. BK Opava will face Dinamo Zagreb. Game of the day – the 2025 ENBL finalists Newcastle Eagles will meet two time Greece champions Iraklis BC. Playoff implications : CSO Voluntari will qualify for the 2026 playoffs with a win. Valmiera Glass ViA vs CSO Voluntari Series his
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Dec 3, 20255 min read


Super Wednesday: double headers in the United Kingdom and Croatia
Four games are to be played on Wednesday, November 19. We start with two matches in Croatia as Alkar Sinj host HEFTE HELFEN BULLS and Dinamo Zagreb meet Gimle Basket. Action continues with two games on British soil – Manchester Basketball will face SIGAL Prishtina, while the 2025 SLB Trophy finalists Bristol Flyers will host the 2025 German Cup winners SYNTAINICS MBC. Alkar Sinj vs HEFTE HELFEN BULLS Series history : Alkar Sinj (0-3) will face HEFTE HELFEN BULLS (1-3) for the
Māris Noviks
Nov 19, 20254 min read


Jared Ambrose impress in the paint, first home win for Brussels Basketball
Brussels Basketball posted a fourth consecutive win to beat Keila Coolbet, 95-70, on Tuesday, November 18, at the Complexe Sportif de Neder-Over-Heembek in central Belgium. Players of the game Jared Ambrose led the hosts with 24 points on 11/15 shooting from the field. French center registered four rebounds and one steal. Demetric Horton added 22 points. A former North Carolina A&T State guard went 5/10 from the three point line. He had a game high three steals as well. Patri
Māris Noviks
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Dziki Warszawa and Brussels Basketball looking to extend win streaks
Two games are to be played on Tuesday, November 18. Dziki Warszawa will try to extend their win streak, hosting Go+ Peja. Brussels Basketball, fresh off their first victory, will meet Keila Coolbet. Dziki Warszawa vs Go+ Peja Series history : Dziki Warszawa (2-1) will face Go+ Peja (1-2) for the first time. Dziki Warszawa are on a two game winning streak, thanks to road wins at the Newcastle Eagles, 91-68, on October 21, and at BK Olomoucko, 101-55, on October 28. Go+ Peja en
Māris Noviks
Nov 18, 20253 min read


Remembrance Day: three games in Keila, Zagreb and Saudarkrokur
Three games are to be played on Tuesday, November 11 – the Remembrance Day, marking the end of World War One on the 11 th hour of the 11 th day of the 11 th month in 1918. Keila Coolbet will host Slovan Bratislava, while Dubrava Zagreb are facing Riga Zelli. Tindastoll Saudarkrokur will host Manchester Basketball. Keila Coolbet vs Slovan Bratislava Series history : Keila Coolbet (0-2) will face Slovan Bratislava (1-4) for the second time. Slovan Bratislava lead the series,
Māris Noviks
Nov 11, 20254 min read


20 teams in win column as Brussels Basketball enjoy the taste of victory
Brussels Basketball became the 20th team during the 2025-2026 season to enter the win column with a hard fought 72-66 success against Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday, November 4, at the Gopass arena in western Slovakia. Players of the game In order to be ready for the big wins, you need to earn the smaller ones first. Brussels Basketball took a huge step in the right direction with a well earned road victory. Demetric Horton scored 8 of his 12 points in the fourth quarter. A for
Māris Noviks
Nov 4, 20252 min read


November starts with three games in Bratislava, Bucharest and Prishtina
Three games are to be played on Tuesday, November 4. ENBL champions CSO Voluntari will host Donar Groningen. Slovan Bratislava are hosting Brussels Basketball as both teams look to improve their records. Last but not least, SIGAL Prishtina face Dinamo Zagreb. CSO Voluntari vs Donar Groningen Series history : CSO Voluntari (3-0) will face Donar Groningen (2-1) for the second time. Voluntari won at Donar, 89-83, a little over a year ago, on October 23, 2024. The Romanians are o
Māris Noviks
Nov 4, 20254 min read


Devil`s Servants against Iraklis, second home stands for Gimle and Slovan
Three games are to be played on Wednesday, October 29. Latvia and Estonia league finalists Riga Zelli will host a two time Greece champions Iraklis Thessaloniki. Gimle Basket will face Keila Coolbet as both teams are searching first win. Slovan Bratislava will host undefeated SIGAL Prishtina. Riga Zelli vs Iraklis Series history : Riga Zelli (2-0) will face Iraklis for the first time. Latvian team won at Dziki Warszawa, 93-91, on September 29, and at Go+ Peja, 83-72, on Octob
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Oct 29, 20254 min read
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