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Continuity matters – welcome, Bristol Flyers!
Super League Basketball club Bristol Flyers will play in the European North Basketball league for the fourth consecutive season. On May 3, 2023, the Bristol Flyers officially joined the ENBL, becoming the first club from the United Kingdom to do so. As of today, it`s the fourth team in league history to register for four consecutive seasons after Basket Brno, Valmiera Glass ViA and Tartu University. The Flyers definitely have some good memories. They have won nine road games
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May 72 min read


ENBL pride: Tartu and Valmiera to meet at the 2026 Estonia-Latvia league finals
Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits and Valmiera Glass ViA will face off on Wednesday, April 8, at the Tartu University sports hall to play in their first Estonia and Latvia league final. Both teams played at the European North Basketball league`s inaugural season and Tartu made it to the 2022 Final Four. The Estonians returned to the ENBL for the next three seasons, showing high standards in hospitality and sportsmanship. Tartu Ülikool finished first at the 2025-2026 Estonia-Latvi
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Apr 72 min read


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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Mar 53 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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Mar 43 min read


Crossborder clash in Tallinn, Alkar Sinj at Fyllingen Lions
Two games are to be played on Wednesday, January 28. TalTech/ALEXELA will host southern neighbors Valmiera Glass ViA. Fyllingen Lions are facing Alkar Sinj. Playoff implications : Valmiera Glass ViA will qualify for the playoffs with a win at TalTech/ALEXELA. TalTech/ALEXELA vs Valmiera Glass ViA Series history : TalTech/ALEXELA (3-3) will face Valmiera Glass ViA (4-2) for the first time in the ENBL. TalTech/ALEXELA are 2-1 on the home floor after wins against Kapfenberg Bull
marisnoviks
Jan 283 min read


Fidler, Lukashov and Pinete save the day for Riga Zelli
Riga Zelli scored 37 points in the fourth quarter to defeat relentless Newcastle Eagles, 96-88, on Wednesday, January 21, at the historic Daugava Sports hall in Latvian capital. Players of the game Frankie Fidler had a slow start and very strong finish for Riga Zelli. A former Omaha and Michigan State star scored 18 of his 24 points in the last 10 minutes. Fidler went 5/11 from the field and a perfect 13/13 from the charity stripe. He forced six fouls in the fourth quarter. D
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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


Men in Pink ready to surprise: welcome, Riga Zelli!
Riga Zelli is the third club from Latvia to play in the European North Basketball league. Valmiera Glass ViA and Liepāja entered the...
Māris Noviks
Jul 16, 20253 min read


Super Tuesday, part two: games in Brno and Bristol
More action awaits on Super Tuesday, January 9. Basket Brno and Valmiera Glass ViA will clash for the first win in Group B. The Bristol...
marisnoviks
Jan 7, 20243 min read
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