BBL Daily - 27 October 2026

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October 27, 2026

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Bamberg Baskets win in Oldenburg 80:70

Played Friday, 23 October 2026 (updated with new sources)

The BMA365 Bamberg Baskets won their third game of the season in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga, defeating the EWE Baskets Oldenburg 80:70. The game was played on a Friday evening in the EWE Arena, which was sold out with 6,500 spectators. Bamberg’s Richard Balint led the scoring with 18 points, while Tylan Pope and Jeremy Roach contributed 17 and 16 points respectively for Oldenburg. The Bamberger team was led by Head Coach Jesús Ramírez, who started with the same lineup as in the previous game. Oldenburg, on the other hand, was missing several players due to injuries, including Le’Tre Darthard, Nate Johnson, and Ja’Qualyn Gilbreath. The game was close throughout, with Bamberg taking the lead in the final quarter. Bamberg’s win was their third away victory of the season, and they remain in contention for a top spot in the league.

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Phoenix Hagen secure first home win in over 10 years

Played Sunday, 25 October 2026 (updated with new sources)

Phoenix Hagen secured their first home win in over 10 years with an 88-73 victory over Basketball Löwen Braunschweig. The hosts took control of the game with a 17-0 run in the second quarter, but the visitors fought back to level the score. However, Hagen regained the lead with a 14-3 run in the fourth quarter, led by Trenton Gibson’s 22 points. DeJour Reaves was the top scorer for Braunschweig with 18 points. The win marks Hagen’s third consecutive victory and their first home win in the BBL since May 2016. The team’s defense and rebounding were key factors in their success, with 22 offensive rebounds and 28 points from second-chance opportunities. The game was played in front of a sold-out crowd at the Ischelandhalle, with 3,145 spectators in attendance.

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ALBA Berlin bounce back with 98:82 win over ratiopharm Ulm

Played Sunday, 25 October 2026

ALBA Berlin secured their third consecutive win with a 98:82 victory over ratiopharm Ulm on October 25. The game was a physical one, with both teams giving their all. ALBA Berlin got off to a good start, but Ulm managed to stay in the game until the second half. In the third quarter, ALBA Berlin took control of the game, with captain Jonas Mattisseck leading the charge. Mattisseck praised the team’s ability to find a good lineup and use their size to their advantage. Pedro Calles, ALBA Berlin’s head coach, noted that the team had a good reaction in the second half and improved their ball movement. Ty Harrelson, Ulm’s head coach, was disappointed with his team’s performance in the final quarter, citing poor behavior and a lack of teamwork. Sam Griesel led ALBA Berlin with 19 points, while Michael Rataj scored 14 points for Ulm. The win marked ALBA Berlin’s fourth home victory in a row, and they will look to continue their momentum against Surne Bilbao in the Champions League on October 28.

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European Cups

Rostock Seawolves face tough test in BKT EuroCup against Tortona

The Rostock Seawolves will travel to Italy to face Baglietto Derthona Tortona in their next BKT EuroCup match on Wednesday, October 28th at 19:30 CET. The game will be broadcast live on MagentaSport starting at 19:20 CET. Tortona, located between Milan and Genoa, has a population of nearly 27,000 and has been playing organized basketball since 1955. They have been competing in the EuroCup this season and currently sit in fourth place in Group A with a 2-2 record. In the Italian league, Tortona is 15th with a 1-4 record. Key players for Tortona include Prentiss Hubb, Aljami Durham, and Justin Gorham, as well as German national team player Karim Jallow, who has averaged 9.0 points and 4.0 rebounds in 27 minutes per game. Tortona’s top performers in the EuroCup are Justin Gorham with 14.2 points per game, 42.9% from three, and 6.8 rebounds per game, and Prentiss Hubb with 12.2 points per game and 4.2 rebounds per game. The Rostock Seawolves will be without Owen Klassen due to a knee injury and Dominic Lockhart due to illness. Head Coach Przemyslaw Frasunkiewicz has expressed his respect for Tortona’s style of play, which he describes as ‘structured and targeted’.

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Syntainics MBC Seek Third Straight Win in ENBL

Syntainics MBC, who have won their last three games in the easyCredit BBL, aim to extend their winning streak in the ENBL against Croatian first-division team KK Dubrava Zagreb on Wednesday. The Wölfe, led by head coach Vladimir Jovanovic, are looking to take the top spot in their Vorrundengruppe A with a win by more than five points. They have won their previous two games in the ENBL, beating the Bristol Flyers 106:84 at home and the Pully Lausanne Foxes 88:67 away. Dubrava Zagreb, who qualified for the ENBL through a Croatian qualification tournament, have won one game so far this season and are currently seventh in the group. The first four teams in the group will qualify for the playoffs. The game is the sixth of nine for Syntainics MBC within a 30-day period.

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FC Bayern Munich Seek First Home Win in EuroLeague

FC Bayern Munich are still searching for their first home win in the EuroLeague this season, despite dominating their national opponents in the easyCredit BBL. The team, which has already secured big wins on the road against Hapoel Tel Aviv and Efes Istanbul, will face their fourth home opponent, FC Barcelona, on Tuesday in the SAP Garden. Meanwhile, ratiopharm Ulm will be on the road in Lithuania, facing Lietkabelis Panevezys in the EuroCup. Lietkabelis has been a surprise team in the competition, with a 3-1 record and a notable 95-86 win over PAOK Saloniki. The team has a strong history in the Lithuanian league, having reached the semifinals nine times in the last decade and the finals in 2017 and 2022.

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Bamberg Baskets Seek First BCL Win Against Varese

The Bamberg Baskets are looking to secure their first win in the Basketball Champions League (BCL) season when they face ITELYUM Varese on Tuesday evening in the BROSE ARENA. The Baskets have lost their first two group stage games, while Varese has also lost its first two games, but won its last match in the Italian Serie A against BC Roma 110-103 in overtime. The winner of the game will move to third place in Group D, which would qualify them for the Play-Ins at the end of the group stage. The match will be broadcast live on MagentaSport, with commentator Arne Malsch, starting at 18:50 UTC.

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Around the League

Former German Basketball Captain Matthias Strauss Dies at 70

Matthias Strauss, a former captain of the German national basketball team, has passed away at the age of 70. Strauss, who was born in Frankfurt, played 116 international games for Germany and represented teams such as Eintracht Frankfurt, the Gießen 46ers, and Alba Berlin during his career. The German Basketball Federation (DBB) announced his death, citing a short but severe illness. Strauss’ passing has been met with sadness from the basketball community, with DBB President Ingo Weiss describing him as an ‘icon of German basketball’. Alba Berlin, where Strauss played for many years, has also expressed its condolences, calling him a ‘founder’ and ‘close friend’.

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BonnRhöndorf Qualifies for JBBL Cup Final Tournament

The BonnRhöndorf team, a cooperation between Telekom Baskets Bonn and Dragons Rhöndorf, has qualified for the JBBL Cup final tournament. They secured their spot as group winners with a 103:63 victory over OrangeAcademy Ulm, their third dominant win in the group phase. BonnRhöndorf also remains undefeated in the NBBL, having won 100:46 against ROTH Energie BBA GIESSEN 46ers at home. In JBBL, the team BonnBonn/Köln RAG showed their best performance but ultimately lost 71:92 to ART Giants Düsseldorf. The final tournament for the JBBL Cup will take place on October 30th and 31st.

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ALBA Berlin’s Youth Teams Shine in Weekend Action

ALBA Berlin’s youth teams had a successful weekend in the NBBL, WNBL, and JBBL. In the NBBL, ALBA Berlin’s team defeated EWE Basket Juniors 73-59, led by Lukas Klein’s 16 points, 17 rebounds, and 6 assists. In the WNBL, ALBA Berlin’s team beat Girls Basket Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel 76-39, with Carlotta Kreinsen scoring 12 points and Carla Kozlowski contributing 9 points and 7 steals. In the JBBL, ALBA Berlin’s team dominated Hamburg Towers 90-66, with Konrad Terwey scoring 16 points and Richard Steinhauer adding 10 points and 8 steals. Meanwhile, ALBA Berlin’s cooperation partner LOK Bernau won a close game in the ProB, defeating Iserlohn Kangaroos 84-83. However, ALBA Berlin’s other cooperation partner TuS Lichterfelde lost to Chemnitz in the 2. DBBL Nord, 61-77.

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Hamburg Towers suffer defeat in ALBA Berlin showdown

The Hamburg Towers’ JBBL team suffered a 90-66 defeat at the hands of ALBA Berlin, the current league leaders. Despite being the underdogs, the Hamburg team initially performed well, causing problems for the favored ALBA team with their offense. However, they lost control of the game in the second quarter, allowing ALBA to take a significant lead by halftime. The Towers fought back in the third quarter, narrowing the gap to just two points, but ultimately lost momentum and allowed ALBA to regain control. The game was marked by 38 turnovers and 26 allowed offensive rebounds for the Hamburg team. Meanwhile, the NBBL team of the Hamburg Towers e.V. secured a 91-118 win over the NTSV Wildcats in a city derby, showcasing their offensive prowess. The NBBL team struggled initially but found their rhythm and generated defensive stops to force the Wildcats into difficult shots, leading to a 18-point lead. The Hamburg Towers’ SC Rist Wedel partnership also suffered a loss in Münster.

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Alba Berlin Honors Longtime Fan Anneliese Kupke’s 102nd Birthday

Alba Berlin celebrated a special milestone on Sunday, honoring longtime fan Anneliese Kupke’s 102nd birthday before their home game against Ulm. Kupke, a former korfball player, has been a loyal supporter of the team and was recognized by Justin Bean and ALBA Business Director Marco Baldi, who presented her with a gift. The team expressed their gratitude and best wishes to Kupke on this remarkable occasion.

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Alba Berlin Mourns Passing of Basketball Legend Matzi Strauss

Alba Berlin is in mourning following the passing of Matthias ‘Matzi’ Strauss, a former team captain and German national team player, who died on October 25, 2026 at the age of 70 after a short but serious illness. Strauss was a key figure in the team’s history, playing for Alba Berlin from 1981 to 1994 and winning three German vice-championships. He also played for the German national team 116 times and was their captain for many years. Before joining Alba Berlin, Strauss played for DTV Charlottenburg, BG Charlottenburg, and Frankfurt, winning a championship and cup with Gießen in 1978 and 1979. Strauss was a co-founder of BG Charlottenburg and remained involved with Alba Berlin after his playing career, serving as a treasurer and treating the team’s players at his dental practice until 2025.

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