BBL Daily - 19 October 2026

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October 19, 2026

European Cups

Rasta Vechta Stuns MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg in BBL Cup Thriller

Rasta Vechta came from behind to defeat MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg 75-72 in the BBL Cup quarterfinals. Despite being down by 20 points in the second half, Vechta staged a remarkable comeback, outscoring Ludwigsburg 24-12 in the final five minutes. D’Mitrik Trice’s clutch shooting was instrumental in the win, while Matt Lewis contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds. The victory marks Vechta’s fourth consecutive appearance in the BBL Cup quarterfinals. Ludwigsburg was forced to play without top guard Ish Legget, while Vechta was without four injured players. The teams will meet again on Saturday in the regular season.

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Trier Fall in Netto BBL Pokal to Frankfurt Skyliners

The Vet-Concept Gladiators Trier were eliminated from the Netto BBL Pokal by Frankfurt Skyliners with a score of 65:78. Despite a strong starting five featuring Eli Brooks, Jordan Roland, Justin Simon, Moritz Krimmer, and EJ Onu, the Gladiators struggled with poor shooting and a lack of flow throughout the game. Jordan Roland led the team with 15 points, but it was not enough to overcome the Skyliners’ strong performance. The Gladiators will look to bounce back in their next home game in the FIBA Europe Cup against KK Split on Wednesday.

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Syntainics MBC’s BBL Pokal Run Ends in Würzburg

Syntainics MBC’s BBL Pokal campaign came to an end after two games with a loss to Fitness First Würzburg Baskets. The team, led by head coach Vladimir Jovanovic, was defeated 83-93 (39-50) on Sunday afternoon. DeLonnie Hunt led the team with 17 points, while Borisa Simanic recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Jure Planinic made his first three-pointer in a league game for Syntainics MBC. The team struggled in the first quarter, falling behind 16-28 after 10 minutes, but managed to close the gap to 38-46 in the second quarter. However, the hosts pulled away in the third quarter, leading 60-65 at the end of the period. Syntainics MBC was unable to mount a comeback, with the hosts extending their lead to 75-63 in the fourth quarter. The team’s defensive efforts were hindered by four fouls committed by Jure Planinic, Spencer Reaves, and Anthony Gaines.

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Hagen stuns Ulm 107:98 in BBL Cup upset

Phoenix Hagen, the last-placed team in the Basketball Bundesliga, pulled off a surprise 107:98 win over ratiopharm Ulm in the BBL Cup quarterfinals. The game was a high-scoring affair, with both teams starting strong and trading baskets throughout the first half. Ulm, considered the favorites, struggled to contain Hagen’s offense, which led by as many as 7 points in the third quarter. Despite a strong start to the second half, Ulm was unable to overcome Hagen’s lead, and the underdog team held on for the win. The victory sends Hagen to the BBL Cup semifinals, while Ulm will next face a Eurocup match in Thessaloniki on Wednesday.

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Around the League

Phoenix Hagen to face Ulm without Omuvwie and Graves

Phoenix Hagen will be without two key players when they face ratiopharm Ulm in the Netto BBL Pokal on October 17, 2026. Head coach Chris Harris will have to do without Marvin Omuvwie, who is out with back problems, and Marcus Graves, who has suffered a muscle injury in training. Omuvwie had been a key contributor to the team’s success, averaging 3.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game in the regular season, and had a standout performance in the first round of the Pokal, scoring 2 points and grabbing 2 rebounds. Graves had returned to the team after a three-week absence and had a strong game in his previous outing, scoring 6 points and dishing out 5 assists. The game against Ulm will be broadcast live on Dyn.

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Skyliners Frankfurt Advance to BBL Pokal Quarterfinals

Skyliners Frankfurt have progressed to the quarterfinals of the BBL Pokal after defeating Trier 78-65 in their eighthfinal match. The game, played at home, was closely contested until the third quarter when Frankfurt took the lead and maintained it throughout the rest of the game. The Skyliners will learn their next opponent on Monday, with the quarterfinals scheduled for December 12-13.

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Seawolves Academy Suffers Defeats in JBBL, NBBL, and ProB

The Rostock Seawolves Academy teams suffered defeats in the JBBL, NBBL, and ProB leagues over the weekend. In JBBL, the team lost to RASTA Academy 63-84 (40-39) on Friday, with Leonard Görl scoring 22 points, and then lost to Young Twisters 70-88 (42-45) on Sunday. In NBBL, the team lost to NTSV Wildcats 79-84 (41-50) in their first game of the season. In ProB, the team lost to SC Rist Wedel 63-90 (35-48), despite a strong performance from Matthes Tilsen with 13 points and six rebounds. The team’s next games are scheduled for Halloween, with the women’s team playing against Braunschweig at 15:00 and the men’s team playing against Eisbären Bremerhaven at 16:30.

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Löwen Braunschweig’s BBL Cup Run Ends with 75-102 Loss to NINERS Chemnitz

Löwen Braunschweig’s BBL Cup campaign came to an end with a 75-102 defeat to NINERS Chemnitz in the quarterfinals. The Löwen were outmatched from the start, trailing 10-31 in the first quarter, according to their head coach Ramón Díaz, who described it as their

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Veolia Towers Hamburg Eliminated from Netto BBL Pokal

The Veolia Towers Hamburg were eliminated from the Netto BBL Pokal after a 63:85 loss to FC Bayern München Basketball in the quarterfinals. Emil Marshall made his debut for the team and scored his first points. Matthys Kangudia led the team with 16 points. Coach Benka Barloschky stated that the team’s shooting performance was lacking, and that they struggled to contain the Bayern team’s scoring. He noted that the team had some defensive success in the first and third quarters, but ultimately fell short. Player Osaro Rich acknowledged the Bayern team’s experience and size as a factor in their loss, but expressed pride in Marshall’s debut and the team’s ability to compete with the Bayern team in the first quarter. Marshall himself reflected on his debut, stating that it was a special experience to score his first points and that he was proud to be a part of the team.

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Phoenix Hagen Advances to BBL Pokal Quarterfinals

Phoenix Hagen secured their spot in the BBL Pokal quarterfinals with a 98-107 win over ratiopharm ulm. Tyler Polley led the team with 22 points, including 4/5 three-pointers. Anthony Polite made a comeback after 888 days. Chris Harris praised his team’s performance, saying they did a better job of handling the pressure and rebounding. The quarterfinals will take place on December 12-13, 2026, with the pairings to be determined on October 19, 2026, by Patrick Femerling.

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Niners Chemnitz Reach BBL-Pokal Quarterfinals, MBC Eliminated

Niners Chemnitz have advanced to the quarterfinals of the BBL-Pokal after a 102:75 win over Braunschweig. The team, led by coach Rodrigo Pastore, dominated the game from the start, with Ryan Mikesell contributing significantly in the first quarter. The Chemnitz players maintained a strong lead throughout the game, with Ben Burnham scoring 24 points. Meanwhile, the Syntainics MBC was eliminated from the competition after a 83:93 loss to Würzburg Baskets in the eighth finals. The MBC team, led by coach Vladimir Jovanovic, struggled to keep up with the Würzburg team, which had won three consecutive games prior to the match.

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