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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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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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Jan 273 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


British teams touring Latvia and Norway on Wednesday
Two games are to be played on Wednesday, January 21. The 2026 Latvian Cup semifinalists Riga Zelli will host the most titled British club – Newcastle Eagles. Gimle Basket are facing Manchester Basketball. Playoff implications : Manchester Basketball will qualify for the playoffs with a win at Gimle Basket. Riga Zelli vs Newcastle Eagles Series history : Riga Zelli (3-3) will face Newcastle Eagles (1-4) for the first time. Riga Zelli are 0-2 on the home after losses against Ir
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Jan 213 min read


Mamma mia! Marko Maletic hits game winner for Keila Coolbet
Marko Maletic hit a buzzer beater three pointer to lift Keila Coolbet over SIGAL Prishtina, 92-90, on Tuesday, January 20, at the Keila Tervisekeskus in northern Estonia. Players of the game Marko Maletic officially joined Keila Coolbet on January 14, 2026. Western Illinois University graduate guard was a right fit for the Estonian team. Canadian player made a game winning three pointer from the left corner. Marko Maletic checked out with well deserved hugs and 22 points on 8
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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


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


Wesley Person Junior guides BK Opava into the 2026 playoffs
BK Opava trailed by 13 points at Keila Coolbet, took initiative later and posted a 94-84 win to advance to the 2026 playoffs on Wednesday, January 7, at the Keila Tervisekeskus in northern Estonia. Players of the game Wesley Person Junior led BK Opava with 27 points on 5/12 shooting from the field and amazing 16/17 effort from the free throw line. October MVP registered four steals, five rebounds and two assists. Jan Svandrlik had 15 points on 5/8 shooting from the three poin
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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


Epiphany Day: two big games in Germany and Kosovo
Two games are to be played on Tuesday, January 6. SYNTAINICS MBC are hosting the Epiphany Day game against Donar Groningen with playoff qualification on the line. SIGAL Prishtina are facing Tindastoll Saudarkrokur – winners will advance to the playoffs. Playoff implications : SYNTAINICS MBC will qualify with a win over Donar Groningen. Donar Groningen will qualify with a win at SYNTAINICS MBC. SIGAL Prishtina will qualify with a win over Tindastoll Saudarkrokur. Tindstoll Sau
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Jan 63 min read


Estonian déjà vu for Fyllingen Lions, as TalTech/ALEXELA go 3-2
Fyllingen Lions won the first half but eventually suffered a 71-89 defeat against focused TalTech/ALEXELA on Tuesday, December 16, at the Haukelandshallen in Bergen, western Norway. Players of the game There is a phenomenon, known as a déjà vu (already seen – French). TalTech/ALEXELA followed in the footsteps of Keila Coolbet and posted a win at spectacular Bergen. Oliver Suurorg had amazing game. TalTech guard scored 22 points on 8/16 shooting from the field, including 6/14
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Dec 16, 20252 min read


Dinamo Zagreb score 28 points off turnovers, defeat Keil Coolbet
Dinamo Zagreb had a great opening half and prevailed against Keila Coolbet, 98-73, on Tuesday, December 16, at the Sportska dvorana Zeleni Brijeg in Sisak, central Croatia. Players of the game Filip Kraljevic led the charge for Dinamo Zagreb. Experienced center, who marked his 36 th birthday on December 13, scored a game high 31 points. Kraljevic shot 10/14 from the field and 10/11 from the free throw line. DeLonnie Hunt joined his teammate with 19 points on 6/10 shooting fr
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Dec 16, 20252 min read


Super Tuesday: five games in the Netherlands, Romania, Norway, Croatia and the UK
Five games are to be played on Tuesday, December 16. CSO Voluntari will host the Bristol Flyers. One hour later, Fyllingen Lions will face TalTech/ALEXELA. Donar Groningen are hosting Alkar Sinj. Manchester Basketball will try to stop BK Opava, while Dinamo Zagreb are hosting Keila Coolbet. Playoff implications : CSO Voluntari will qualify for the 2026 playoffs with a win against Bristol Flyers. BK Opava will qualify for the 2026 playoffs with a win at Manchester Basketball.
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Dec 16, 20255 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


Tindastoll come out in force at Keila Coolbet
Tindastoll initially met a tough resistance at Keila Coolbet but went on a 18-0 run early in the second half to post a convincing 106-80 road win on Tuesday, December 9, at the Keila tervisekeskus in northern Estonia. Players of the game Eight players scored seven or more points for hard working Tindastoll. Adomas Drungilas posted a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Dedrick Basile also had 16 points. A former Cal State at Bakersfield point guard completed the work
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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


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
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Nov 19, 20252 min read
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