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Newcastle Eagles turn the tide to defeat Dubrava Zagreb
Newcastle Eagles erased a 16 points deficit in the second half to defeat Dubrava Zagreb, 82-77, and maintain their playoff hopes alive on Tuesday, January 27, at the Vertu arena in northern England. Players of the game Deion Hammond led Newcastle Eagles with 23 points on 9/18 shooting from the field. A former Monmouth University guard went 5/6 from the floor in the second half, including 2/3 from the three point line. Hammond sank five threes in total, and added one steal. Ma
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17 hours 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
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1 day ago3 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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5 days ago4 min read


Witamy ponownie! Dziki Warszawa return to the playoffs
Dziki Warszawa posted a third consecutive home win and defeated Spartak Pleven, 94-77, to advance to the 2026 playoffs on Tuesday, January 20, at the Hala Kolo in Polish capital. Players of the game Lukasz Frackiewicz led Dziki Warszawa with 19 points on 6/9 shooting from the field and excellent 7/8 from the free throw line. Center added six rebounds, one steal and one block. Grzegorz Kaminski followed with 16 points. Bennett Vander Plas, Landrius Horton and Rivaldo Soares sc
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Jan 212 min read


Iraklis BC score 122 points, go 4-0 on the home floor
Iraklis BC registered 10 steals and a single turnover in the first half enroute to a 122-80 win against Go+ Peja on Tuesday, January 20, at the Ivanofeio arena in Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Players of the game Justin Wright-Foreman led Iraklis BC with 19 points on 8/11 shooting from the field. A former Hofstra Pride point guard hit three threes early in the game. November MVP added seven assists. Greek National team guard Dimitris Moraitis had seven points, 11 assists and
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Jan 202 min read


Super Tuesday: five games in Greece, Estonia, Poland, Croatia and Iceland
Five games are to be played on Tuesday, January 20. In order of appearance – Iraklis vs Go+ Peja, Keila Coolbet vs SIGAL Prishtina, Dziki Warszawa vs Spartak Pleven, Alkar Sinj vs 2025 German Cup winners SYNTAINICS MBC, Tindastoll vs Dinamo Zagreb, Playoff implications : Iraklis BC may secure a home court advantage in the first round of playoffs with a win. SIGAL Prishtina will qualify for the playoffs with a win at Keila Coolbet. Dziki Warszawa will qualify for the playoffs
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Jan 205 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


Iraklis BC end Dziki Warszawa streak, punch ticket to the 2026 playoffs
Iraklis BC returned to the winning ways and defeated Dziki Warszawa, 87-75, to advance to the 2026 playoffs on Wednesday, January 7, Ch at the Ivanofeio Arena in Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Players of the game DJ Funderburk scored 26 points on 11/16 shooting from the floor. Iraklis BC center added nine rebounds and three assists. December MVP Sean Christian Smith contributed with 14 points and eight rebounds. Iraklis captain Dimitris Moraitis had seven points, five rebound
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Jan 72 min read


Two playoff spots up for grabs on Wednesday
Three games are to be played on Wednesday, January 7. Keila Coolbet are hosting BK Opava, with latter one win away from the playoffs. Iraklis BC will face Dziki Warszawa in a battle for a direct spot in postseason. Bristol Flyers are hosting Fyllingen Lions. Playoff implications : BK Opava will qualify with a win at Keila Coolbet. Iraklis BC will qualify with a win against Dziki Warszawa. Dziki Warszawa will qualify with a win at Iraklis BC. Keila Coolbet vs BK Opava Series h
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Jan 73 min read


Tough Calls: January 6, 2026
Credit: 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. In Black team offense, after a shot, on rebound Grey 0 pushes Black 11, the latter then pushes Grey 2, who fell down. Referees called a defensive rebound foul by Grey 0. FIBA OBRI 33.12. Pushing Pushing is illegal personal contact with any part of the body where a player for
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Jan 63 min read


Dziki score 22 unanswered points to defeat Dubrava Zagreb
Dziki Warszawa struggled against Dubrava Zagreb for most of the time but a 22-0 run helped to solve Croatian enigma for the hosts, 72-67, on Tuesday, December 9, at the Hala Kolo in Polish capital. Players of the game Lukasz Frackiewicz scored 13 points for the home team. His jump shot kicked off a final 7-2 Dziki run with 45 seconds left. Landrius Horton scored a game winning free throw 30 seconds later to finish with 11 points. The 2020 Columbus State University graduate ad
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Dec 9, 20252 min read


Tuesday action: four games in Bulgaria, Estonia, Kosovo and Poland
Four games are to be played on Tuesday, December 9. Spartak Pleven will host Riga Zelli as both teams are chasing third win. Keila Coolbet are trying to jump on the winning board, while hosting Tindastoll Saudarkrokur. SIGAL Prishtina will face undefeated BK Opava. Dziki Warszawa are eyeing the fourth consecutive win in a home stand against Dubrava Zagreb. Playoff implications : BK Opava will qualify for the 2026 playoffs with a win. Spartak Pleven vs Riga Zelli Series histor
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Dec 9, 20255 min read


Dziki show depth and set a new ENBL record in assists
Dziki Warszawa continued their winning march and stormed past Go+ Peja, 103-81, on Tuesday, November 18, at the Hala Kolo in Polish capital. Players of the game Six Dziki players finished in double figures, including three from supporting unit. The University of Cincinnati big man Ody Oguama posted a double-double. He had 15 points on 7/8 shooting from the field and grabbed 12 rebounds too. Oguama stole the ball three times and blocked two shots in less than 23 minutes of act
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Nov 18, 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
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Nov 18, 20253 min read


Manic Monday: home stand for BK Olomoucko
One game awaits on Monday, November 17, as BK Olomoucko will meet Dubrava Zagreb. BK Olomoucko vs Dubrava Zagreb Series history : BK Olomoucko (0-2) will face Dubrava Zagreb (2-1) for the first time. BK Olomoucko opened their ENBL campaign with a 84-91 loss at Spartak Pleven on October 15. A 55-101 defeat against visiting Dziki Warszawa followed on October 28. Dubrava Zagreb are 2-0 since their opening loss at...Spartak Pleven, 82-83, on October 1. Croatia team prevailed over
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Nov 17, 20252 min read


Dubrava defend home court against trouble makers from Riga
Dubrava Zagreb maintained a perfect home record with a 86-74 win against Riga Zelli, on Tuesday, November 11, at the Sportska dvorana Dubrava in northern Croatia. Players of the game Four Dubrava starters finished in double figures. None was more influential than Lovro Gnjidic. A 24 years old captain had 13 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. Kristijan Krajina added 15 points. A former Mount Saint Mary`s big man grabbed four rebounds, before he was fouled out. John-Michael
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Nov 11, 20252 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,
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Nov 11, 20254 min read


It`s raining men: Caffey and Justice guide Voluntari to a 4-0 start
Mike Caffey and Kodi Justice showed a champion mentality, and teamed up for 10 three pointers to lead CSO Voluntari past valiant Donar Groningen, 97-91, on Tuesday, November 4, at the Sala Gabriela Szabo in southern Romania. Players of the game Mike Caffey arrived with a champion mindset. The 2025 Finals MVP scored a game high 30 points on amazing 11/16 shooting from the field. A former Long Beach State University poing guard went 5/9 from the three point line. Caffey added a
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Nov 4, 20252 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


Dziki reserves outscore Olomouc to seal another road win
Dziki Warszawa scored 17 three pointers and posted a dominating 101-55 road win against BK Olomoucko on Tuesday, October 28, at Prostejov, eastern Czechia. Players of the game Tahlik Chavez scored 17 of his 23 points in the first half, coming off the bench for Dziki. A former Louisiana Tech guard went 6/8 from the three point line, including a 5/6 effort in the first 11 minutes of playing time. Grzegorz Kaminski joined with 17 points. A 25 years old forward shot 4/7 from the
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Oct 28, 20252 min read
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