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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


Manchester survive at Dinamo Zagreb to secure a home court advantage
Manchester Basketball wasted a 19 points lead in the last eight minutes of regulation but defeated Dinamo Zagreb, 91-88, on Tuesday, February 3, at the Drazen Petrovic hall in Croatian capital. Players of the game Max Jones led Manchester Basketball with 19 points on 7/16 shooting from the field. University of Kansas State graduate guard scored his most important points from the free throw line with under 30 seconds left to play. Jones sank both free throws for a 88-85 lead.
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Feb 32 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


A night of records and third win at home for Manchester Basketball
Manchester Basketball tied a league record in three pointers made and made a huge step towards playoffs thanks to a 112-92 win over BK Opava on Tuesday, December 16, at the National Basketball Performance Centre in central England. Players of the game Jordan Johnson exploded and scored a season high 34 points for Manchester Basketball. A Memphis native shot 10/13 from the field and a perfect 10/10 from the charity stripe. The University of New Orleans guard went 4/7 from the
marisnoviks
Dec 17, 20253 min read


Double-double for Zak Irvin, second win for Manchester
Manchester Basketball withstood comeback attempts by Brussels Basketball to score a 79-66 road win on Tuesday, October 28, at the Complexe Sportif de Neder-Over-Heembeek in central Belgium. Players of the game Manchester captain Zak Irvin posted a double-double. The University of Michigan forward had 18 points, 10 rebounds and three assists. Kaiyem Cleary led the winners with 21 points on 6/10 shooting from the floor. Le Moyne College star guard grabbed seven rebounds too. Un
Māris Noviks
Oct 28, 20252 min read


Manchester rookies win a nail-biter thriller against Keila Coolbet
Manchester Basketball trailed by five points with less than four minutes left in regulation but turned the tables around to post a 84-80...
Māris Noviks
Sep 30, 20252 min read
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