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Big night, big win for coach Ndiaye and Fyllingen Lions

Writer's picture: Māris NoviksMāris Noviks



Fyllingen Lions did what many teams are dreaming of – posted their first European win and defeated relentless Basket Brno, 72-68, on Tuesday, January 14, at the STAREZ Arena Vodova in eastern Czechia.


Players of the game

It takes additional effort to win on the road and there was a lot of effort from Fyllingen Lions.


Dashawn Davis scored 17 points and dished out a European season high eight assists for Bergen.


Mississippi State University graduate had five dimes against Dinamo Bucharest and six against the Bakken Bears.


Bouna Black N`Diaye tied his season best and registered four steals.


Northwest Nazarene University guard posted 11 points too.


Joel Kanyinda had his first double-double in the ENBL, after going 9+11 against the Bakken Bears.


He scored 10 points on perfect 5/5 shooting from the floor and grabbed 11 rebounds.


Nikolas Skouen had six of his eight points in the second half.


Ethan Chargois led all scorers with 21 points for Basket Brno.


The University of Oklahoma forward never gave up and fought until the end.


Šimon Svoboda and Jordan Brown added 11 points each.


Dashawn Davis (Fyllingen Lions) and Ethan Chargois (Basket Brno)
Dashawn Davis (Fyllingen Lions) and Ethan Chargois (Basket Brno)


Key stats

Basket Brno took initiative in the second quarter and scored some easy points in fast breaks.


The hosts were not so successful in a positional game.


Nikolas Skouen tied the game at 34 just before the halftime break.


Basket Brno took a small lead twice in the third quarter but the game was slipping out of their hands.


Fyllingen Lions physicality and tenacious defense paid off.


The visitors got their chances to run and score easy points.


Absence of Viktor Pulpan – point guard played 19 minutes against USK Praha on January 11 – cost dearly.


Brno ball handlers Richard Balint and Petr Krivanek combined for 3/20 shooting from the field.


Ethan Chargoi`s aggressiveness – 10 forced fouls and a late three – allowed Brno to stay in the fight but it wasn`t enough to win.


Karamo Jawara was fouled, made the first throw for a 72-68 lead and intentionally missed the second attempt.



Game notes

Fyllingen Lions improved to 1-6, while Basket Brno dropped to 2-3.


Head coach Calix Black N`Diaye posted his first win in the ENBL.


Two European games took place at the STAREZ Arena Vodova on Tuesday night.


Viktor Pruša and Žabiny Brno played EuroLeague Women home game against Famila Schio from Italy.


It`s not uncommon sight in Brno as the city fields three European teams.



ENBL access: follow the game on YouTube




STANDINGS, as of January 14, 2025

Group A

Newcastle Eagles 6-1, +50 Qualified

Dziki Warszawa 5-2, +69 Qualified

CSO Voluntari 5-1, +116 Qualified

Valmiera Glass ViA 5-1, +62

BK Opava 4-3, -26

Donar Groningen 2-4, -6

Tartu Ulikool 1-5, -81

Spišski Rytieri 1-6, -106

Spartak Pleven 0-6, -78



Group B

Inter Bratislava 6-0, +25 Qualified

Bamberg Baskets 5-1, +66

Bakken Bears 4-3, +59

Legia Warszawa 4-2, +29

Basket Brno 2-3, +3

Bristol Flyers 2-4, -18

Keila Coolbet 1-3, -44

Dinamo Bucharest 1-4, -31

Fyllingen Lions 1-6, -89

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