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Aggressive Valmiera go hard, victorious Dziki return to the quarters
Valmiera Glass ViA never trailed more than 15 points and numerous times cut the hosts lead to single digits but Dziki Warszawa eventually defeated the 2026 Latvian Cup champions, 97-84, to return to the ENBL quarterfinals where they will face the winners of the duel between Iraklis BC and TalTech/ALEXELA. Players of the game Sara perche ti amo – it`s because I love you. Ricchi e Poveri superhit has become an unofficial Dziki Warszawa win song. Fans greeted the players, and th
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5 days ago3 min read


2026 playoffs opener: Dziki Warszawa to host Valmiera Glass ViA
The 2025 ENBL bronze medalists Dziki Warszawa will host the 2026 Latvian Cup winners Valmiera Glass ViA in the single elimination game on Wednesday, March 4, at the Hala Kolo in the Polish capital. The winners will face the best team in a duel between Iraklis BC and TalTech/ALEXELA. Playoff experience : both teams have repeatedly qualified for the ENBL playoffs (2025, 2026). Dziki Warszawa last year eliminated the nine time Germany champions Bamberg Baskets in the best-of-two
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6 days ago3 min read


2026 ENBL Coach of the Year: Jason Dourisseau, Donar Groningen
Jason Dourisseau is the 2026 European North Basketball league`s Coach of the Year, according to a 50/50 shared vote by the ENBL teams and fans. A former Nebraska Cornhuskers wing (2002-2006) has a legendary status in Groningen. Omaha, Nebraska born Dourisseau represented Donar from 2009-2014 and then again, from 2015-2020. He helped Groningen win five Dutch championships (2010, 2014, 2016-2018), four Dutch Cups (2010, 2014, 2017, 2018) and two Supercups (2015, 2017). Jersey
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Feb 252 min read


Tait-Jones, Kohs and Vītols open playoff doors for Valmiera Glass ViA
Valmiera Glass ViA outrebounded TalTech/ALEXELA on the offensive glass and limited opponents fast breaks to post a 99-90 road win on Wednesday, January 28, at the TalTech Spordihoone in northern Estonia. Players of the game Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones nearly matched a season high scoring performance in the first three quarters for Valmiera Glass ViA. Kiwi guard eventually scored 29 points on 10/16 shooting from the field and 9/10 from the charity stripe. Tait-Jones grabbed nine rebo
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Jan 282 min read


Bristol Flyers start fireworks at Valmiera, go 3-1 on the road
Bristol Flyers had amazing shooting night and sank five consecutive three pointers at the start of the fourth quarter to defeat Valmiera Glass ViA, 106-91, on Tuesday, January 13, at the Vidzeme Olympic center in northern Latvia. Players of the game Owen McCormack led by example. Bristol Flyers captain scored 20 points on 7/10 shooting from the field, including amazing 6/8 from the three point line. McCormack hit back-to-back-to-back three pointers early in the fourth quarter
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Jan 132 min read


Valmiera Glass ViA outpace the Bulls, edge closer to the playoffs
Valmiera Glass ViA scored 21 points on fast breaks and received an outstanding help from the bench unit to defeat HEFTE HELFEN BULLS, 102-89, on Wednesday, December 17, at the Vidzeme Olympic center in northern Latvia. Players of the game American wing Curtis Hollis joined Valmiera Glass ViA a week ago. He scored 24 points in his ENBL debut on 9/15 shooting from the floor and 4/8 from the free throw line. Arlington, Texas native filled the stat sheet with four rebounds, five
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Dec 17, 20252 min read


Drei zu Null: SYNTAINICS MBC end the big run of Valmiera Glass ViA
SYNTAINICS MBC ended the first quarter on a 17-2 run and never looked back to defeat brave Valmiera Glass ViA, 89-69, on Wednesday, November 5, at the Stadthalle Weissenfels. Players of the game Spencer Reaves scored eight points in the last three minutes of the first quarter to get the things going for the 2025 German Cup winners. A former University of Central Missouri shooting guard – represented by a former journalist David Pick – finished the game with 19 points on 4/9 s
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Nov 5, 20252 min read


Ate and Tait-Jones turn the heat on against Fyllingen Lions
Artis Ate and Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones combined for 46 points to lead Valmiera Glass/ViA past Fyllingen Lions, 93-75, on Wednesday, October 15, at the Vidzeme Olympic center in northern Latvia. Players of the game Five out of five – Valmiera players have reached mid October undefeated in all competitions. Artis Ate has played a major part in his team`s successes. Valmiera captain scored 23 points on 5/8 shooting from the field and impressive 9/10 effort from the free throw line.
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Oct 15, 20252 min read


Czech-in time for Opava and Olomouc, home stands for Valmiera and Manchester
Four games are to be played on Wednesday, October 15. Valmiera Glass ViA host the home opener against Fyllingen Lions. BK Opava await season opener against Brussels Basketball, while another Czech club BK Olomoucko travel to Spartak Pleven. Last but not least, Manchester Basketball will try to double the win count against Slovan Bratislava. Valmiera Glass ViA vs Fyllingen Lions Series history : Valmiera Glass ViA (1-0) will face Fyllingen Lions (0-1) for the first time. Valmi
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Oct 15, 20254 min read


Kaspars Vecvagars and Gunārs Gailītis guide Valmiera Glass ViA to road win at Donar
Valmiera Glass ViA showed potential in offense and withstood comeback attempts by Donar Groningen to post a 92-88 road win on Tuesday,...
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Sep 23, 20252 min read


In the name of the father: welcome Valmiera Glass ViA!
Graphic: Mārtiņš Zaļūksnis Valmiera Glass/Vidzemes Augstskola returns for the third year in the European North Basketball league....
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Jul 27, 20232 min read
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