BBL Daily - 24 October 2026

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October 24, 2026

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Bamberg Baskets Win 80-70 in Oldenburg

Played Friday, 23 October 2026

The BMA365 Bamberg Baskets won their third game of the season with an 80-70 victory over the EWE Baskets Oldenburg on October 23. The game was played in front of 6,500 spectators at the EWE Arena in Oldenburg. Bamberg’s Richard Balint led the scoring with 18 points, while Oldenburg’s Tylan Pope and Jeremy Roach scored 17 and 16 points respectively. The game was close until the final quarter, when Bamberg pulled away with a 20-6 run. Bamberg’s coach Jesús Ramírez praised his team’s performance, saying that they had played well in the fourth quarter. Oldenburg was missing several players due to injury, including Le’Tre Darthard, Nate Johnson, and Ja’Qualyn Gilbreath. The win marked Bamberg’s third victory in their fourth away game of the season.

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SYNTAINICS MBC host ROSTOCK SEAWOLVES in crucial BBL matchup

Played Saturday, 24 October 2026

The SYNTAINICS MBC will host the ROSTOCK SEAWOLVES on Saturday in a crucial matchup between two teams with similar records. The game marks the midpoint of a grueling stretch of nine games in 30 days, with both teams having won two consecutive Bundesliga games. The SEAWOLVES have a slight edge in their head-to-head matchups, having won five of the eight games since their promotion to the Bundesliga in 2022. Spencer Reaves is on the verge of scoring his 1500th point in the easyCredit BBL, while Gabriel de Oliveira has a personal connection to the SEAWOLVES, having helped them win promotion in 2022. The game is expected to be a closely contested matchup between two evenly matched teams.

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European Cups

Towers Seek Revenge Against Unbeaten Bayern in BBL Matchup

The Veolia Towers will face the undefeated FC Bayern München Basketball for the second time in a week, seeking revenge in a BBL matchup on Sunday, October 25. The first meeting between the two teams ended in a 63-85 loss for the Towers, but they were able to hold the Bayern to their third-lowest score of the season, with only 85 points. Towers coach Benka Barloschky sees potential for improvement in rebounding and converting chances, and is looking to capitalize on the quick turnaround to make adjustments and build on the team’s strengths. The game is set to tip off at 16:30 UTC, with live coverage starting at 16:15 UTC on Dyn.

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Vechta hosts Trier in crucial BBL matchup

RASTA Vechta is set to host VET-CONCEPT Gladiators Trier in a crucial BBL matchup. The two teams have contrasting recent performances, with Vechta experiencing a resurgence in form, including a 97-92 win over Ulm in overtime and a comeback victory in the Netto BBL Pokal against Ludwigsburg. Trier, on the other hand, has been struggling, losing to Frankfurt in the Pokal and failing to meet expectations in their last game. The Gladiators have been on a four-game winning streak, but their recent loss in the Pokal may have dented their confidence. Vechta, meanwhile, has been boosted by the return of D’Mitrik Trice, who scored crucial points in their comeback win over Ludwigsburg. The game will be a test of Vechta’s resilience and Trier’s ability to bounce back from their recent setbacks.

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Hagen Hosts Braunschweig in Surprise Matchup

Phoenix Hagen, the surprise team in the Netto BBL Pokal, will host Basketball Löwen Braunschweig, another surprise team, in a matchup of teams that have defied expectations. Hagen, last in the easyCredit BBL standings, has won two big games in a row, including a 87-78 victory over Oldenburg. Braunschweig, who were expected to struggle after being relegated last season, have started strong with a 3-1 record and are currently fourth in the standings. The game will feature two experienced players, Patricio Garino of Hagen and Chip Flanigan of Braunschweig, who have both played in the NBA and EuroLeague. Braunschweig have been scoring at a high rate, averaging 97.5 points per game, while Hagen have been averaging 87.6 points per game.

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Rataj Returns to Face Former Team in Berlin

Michael Rataj, the top scorer for ratiopharm ulm with 16.4 points per game, returns to his former team ALBA BERLIN on Sunday. Rataj played a key role in ALBA’s championship win last season, but left in the summer to join ulm. He will face Brandon Angel, who replaced him in the starting lineup for ALBA. The two teams have had a slow start to the season, with both teams sitting at 2-3. Rataj and Angel have a history, having played against each other in college, with Oregon beating Oregon State 78-75 in a game where Angel scored 8 points and Rataj scored 20.

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Around the League

Phoenix Hagen Offers Bus Trip to ALBA Berlin Game on November 6th

Phoenix Hagen has organized a bus trip for fans to attend their away game against ALBA Berlin at the Uber Arena in Berlin on November 6th at 20:00. The bus, provided by Hausmann & Mager, will depart from the Ischelandhalle at 11:00 on the same day and return to Hagen afterwards. The total price for the trip is 110 euros per person. Fans can register for the trip by email to fans@Phoenix-Hagen.de by October 27th at 10:00. The trip will only take place if enough people sign up.

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Löwen Braunschweig seek to bounce back against Phoenix Hagen

The Basketball Löwen Braunschweig, currently fourth in the easyCredit BBL table, aim to end their two-game losing streak when they face the Phoenix Hagen, an offensively strong newcomer, on Sunday. The Feuervögel, ranked 18th in the league, welcome the Löwen to the Ischelandhalle at 15:00. Löwen assistant coach Oriol Comas attributes their recent losses to the team’s injuries, citing the absence of players Benny Schröder and Devin Askew. Comas emphasizes that the team must make the most of their available players, as they have lost some of their identity due to the changes in their roster. The Löwen will face a team that allows an average of 92 points per game and a 50% field goal percentage to their opponents. Phoenix Hagen’s offense has been impressive, with Comas describing it as ‘special’. The game will be live-streamed by Dyn.

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Rostock Seawolves Academy in Double Action in NBBL and ProB

The Rostock Seawolves Academy is in action twice this week. On Friday, October 23, at 16:30, they face the Eisbären Bremerhaven in the 2nd game of the NBBL season in Group 1. The Bremerhavener are still winless, having lost to Niendorf and Hamburg. The Seawolves are also still searching for their first win, having lost to Niendorf. On Tuesday, October 27, the Seawolves will play their 3rd and final qualification game against the Hamburg Towers. Meanwhile, the ProB team, led by Coach Domenik Reinboth, will face the Baskets Juniors TSG Westerstede on October 25 at 16:00. Coach Reinboth said, ‘We’re facing a team with young talents from Oldenburg. They haven’t won a game yet, but they’ve played teams from the top half of the table. We’ve learned from our loss to Wedel and are looking to improve.’

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Bamberg Baskets host Würzburg in Toyota 2. Damen Basketball Bundesliga

The Medikamente per Klick Bamberg Baskets will host the KB Sharks from Würzburg in the Toyota 2. Damen Basketball Bundesliga on Saturday at 18:00. The match is a rematch of their previous encounter in the DBBL-Pokal, where Würzburg won. The Sharks are currently leading the Süd-Gruppe with a perfect 3-0 record, having won their first three games against Stuttgart (77-59), Langen (89-45), and Bad Homburg (72-53). Bamberg Baskets, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back after their previous loss to Würzburg. The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams having strong individual players. Tickets for the game are available online or at the Freak City Store, with prices ranging from 5 to 9 euros depending on age and seating.

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